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Movies with introspective vibe

Fun Mom Dinner

1. Fun Mom Dinner

Comedy Ensemble Comedy
5.3
20171h 21min

Overview

Four women, whose kids attend the same preschool class, get together for a "fun mom dinner". When the night takes an unexpected turn, these unlikely new friends realize they have more in common than just marriage and motherhood.

Themes

"movie: fun mom dinner. genres: comedy, Comedy main themes: woman director, Woman director full keywords list: woman director. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of motherhood and the often-hidden struggles women face in balancing personal identity with societal expectations. it emphasizes the importance of friendship and community as a source of strength and support in navigating the challenges of parenting."

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
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#realityhigh

2. #realityhigh

Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.1
20171h 39min

Overview

When nerdy high schooler Dani finally attracts the interest of her longtime crush, she lands in the cross hairs of his ex, a social media celebrity.

Themes

"movie: #realityhigh. genres: comedy, Comedy main themes: high school, Nerd, Teenage crush, High school, Nerd, Teenage crush full keywords list: high school, Nerd, Teenage crush, Social media. concept analysis: the film explores the pitfalls of social media influence and the superficial nature of popularity among teenagers. it highlights the importance of authentic relationships and staying true to oneself amidst societal pressures."

Available on

Netflix
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Orbiter 9

3. Orbiter 9

Drama Science Fiction Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
5.9
20171h 35min

Overview

Helena, a young woman on a deep space mission, has been alone for 20 years. Her parents abandoned ship after a technical malfunction made it impossible for all three of them to reach their intended destination. Alex, an isolated engineer, is about to enter her life and turn her world upside down.

Themes

"movie: orbiter 9. genres: drama, Science fiction, Romance, Drama, Science fiction, Romance main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of identity and the human experience within the confines of artificial environments. it raises ethical questions about cloning and the implications of scientific advancements on personal relationships and autonomy."

Available on

Amazon Video
blue TV
Apple TV
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The Sense of an Ending

4. The Sense of an Ending

Mystery Drama Unreliable Perspective Mystery Relationship Drama
6.4
20171h 48min

Overview

A man becomes haunted by his past and is presented with a mysterious legacy that causes him to re-think his current situation in life.

Themes

Secrecy and consequence, Memory distortion under time, Legacy shaping the present, Jealousy and resentment, Memory vs evidence, Letters as leverage

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Fathers and Daughters

5. Fathers and Daughters

Drama Family Drama
7.0
20151h 56min

Overview

A Pulitzer-winning writer grapples with being a widower and father after a mental breakdown, while, 27 years later, his grown daughter struggles to forge connections of her own.

Themes

Grief affecting career, Creativity hampered by injury, Trauma causing custody strain, Intimacy difficulties in relationships, Attachment patterns across generations

Available on

Apple TV
Hoopla
Fandango At Home
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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

6. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Drama Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama Awkward Comedy
7.7
20151h 45min

Overview

A socially invisible senior hides in a bubble of parody films and closed bedroom doors, convinced distance keeps him safe. When his mother forces him to befriend a classmate with leukemia, his carefully built isolation cracks, and he scrambles to turn their awkward new bond into the one story he doesn’t know how to control.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Melancholy with humor, Coming of age under illness, Art as coping mechanism, Mortality awareness in youth, Selflessness vs self-interest

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Danny Collins

7. Danny Collins

Music Comedy Drama Narrative Musical Satire
7.0
20151h 47min

Overview

An ageing hard-living 1970s rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon.

Themes

Public image vs private life, Illness as catalyst, Betrayal and loyalty, Financial self-destruction, Pursuit of authentic connection, Aging fame vs family

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Road Within

8. The Road Within

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Awkward Comedy
7.0
20141h 40min

Overview

A young man with Tourette's Syndrome embarks on a road trip with his recently-deceased mother's ashes.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Parent child relationship, Mental health stigma, Bereavement processing, Road trip, Caregiver responsibilities, Boundaries under pressure

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Blue Is the Warmest Color

9. Blue Is the Warmest Color

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
7.6
20133h

Overview

Adèle's life is changed when she meets Emma, a young woman with blue hair, who will allow her to discover desire, to assert herself as a woman and as an adult. In front of others, Adele grows, seeks herself, loses herself, finds herself.

Themes

Coming of age, Sexual awakening, Self discovery, Social class tension, Lesbian relationships, Artistic ambition vs love

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Netflix
Apple TV
Hulu
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Overview

An aging, out-of-work actress accepts one last job, though the consequences of her decision affect her in ways she didn't consider.

Themes

Reality versus simulation, Ethics of digital likeness, Autonomy under corporate control, Commodification of identity, Avatar replication, Hallucinogenic drugs ethics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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