leisurely backdrop

Movies with leisurely vibe

Orange County

1. Orange County

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Adult Comedy
6.2
20021h 22min

Overview

Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his dysfunctional family household. Except Shaun runs into one complication after another, starting when his application is rejected after his dim-witted guidance counselor sends in the wrong form.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Family influence on opportunity, Self-improvement through adversity, Class aspiration vs privilege, Image vs reality, Writing as escape

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Gosford Park

2. Gosford Park

Drama Mystery Thriller Whodunit Historical Drama
7.2
20012h 17min

Overview

In 1930s England, a group of pretentious rich and famous gather together for a weekend of relaxation at a hunting resort. But when a murder occurs, each one of these interesting characters becomes a suspect.

Themes

Deception and blackmail, Master servant dynamics, Money and inheritance pressures, Dark secret and family ties, Class tensions in country estate, Appearance versus reality in high society

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Hearts in Atlantis

3. Hearts in Atlantis

Drama Family Drama
6.9
20011h 41min

Overview

A widowed mother and her son change when a mysterious stranger enters their lives.

Themes

Silence and disclosure, Memory shaping identity, Trauma and recovery, Power and manipulation, Protective bonds under pressure, Outsider influence

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Sex and Lucía

4. Sex and Lucía

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
7.0
20012h 8min

Overview

Various lives converge on an isolated island, all connected by an author whose novel has become inextricably entwined with his own life.

Themes

Memory and fiction intertwine, Hidden parenthood, Secrets and deception, Infidelity and consequences, Art and life blur, Isolation and longing

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Amélie

5. Amélie

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
8.3
20012h 2min

Overview

At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?

Themes

Small acts of joy, Acts of kindness, Urban interconnectedness, Loneliness and connection, Imagination as solace, Chance encounters, Self discovery through others

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La Ciénaga

6. La Ciénaga

Drama Family Drama
7.0
20011h 41min

Overview

Amid the sweltering summer heat in northern Argentina, two middle-class families retreat to a crumbling country estate and a modest townhouse, where strained relationships, simmering tensions, and the presence of children and servants quietly expose the fractures of family life. Between idle days, gossip, and unspoken desires, the boundaries of class, tradition, and faith are reflected in their everyday interactions.

Themes

Class inequality, Family fragility, Racial prejudice, Tradition and control, Domestic labor dynamics, Gender roles

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Meet Joe Black

7. Meet Joe Black

Fantasy Drama Romance Supernatural Fantasy Tragic Drama
7.2
19982h 58min

Overview

Bill Parrish wants more time to protect his empire and his family. The price is guiding Death itself through the pleasures of living — including love for Bill’s own daughter Susan. Now Bill must choose which life to sacrifice…

Themes

Life and death ethics, Duty versus desire, Power and control, Wealth and influence, Romantic longing, Mortality and time

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The Bridges of Madison County

8. The Bridges of Madison County

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
7.6
19952h 15min

Overview

Photographer Robert Kincaid wanders into the life of housewife Francesca Johnson for four days in the 1960s.

Themes

Duty versus desire, Emotional isolation, Marriage crisis, Housewife constraints, Secret affair, Memory and legacy

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Before Sunrise

9. Before Sunrise

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
8.1
19951h 41min

Overview

An unexpected meeting on a train leads two travelers to spend an evening wandering through Vienna. As the night unfolds, they share stories and conversations about life and love, exploring new ideas while a quiet intimacy grows between them, knowing it may be their only night together.

Themes

Fleeting intimacy exploration, Conversations as boundary tests, Self discovery through dialogue, Urban anonymity and connection, Choice between escape and connection, Uncertain futures vs present moment

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Benny & Joon

10. Benny & Joon

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Psychological Drama
7.1
19931h 38min

Overview

A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton.

Themes

Caregiver burden, Autonomy vs care, Sibling dependency, Unconventional romance, Mental health dynamics, Creative resilience

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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