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Movies with quiet vibe

The Mole Agent

1. The Mole Agent

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
7.5
20201h 30min

Overview

When a daughter becomes concerned about her mother's well-being in a retirement home, private investigator Romulo hires Sergio, an 83-year-old man who becomes a new resident—and a mole inside the home, who struggles to balance his assignment with becoming increasingly involved in the lives of several residents.

Themes

Aging care dynamics, Loneliness in elder care, Family absence in care, Undercover observation in care, Caregiver accountability tensions, Resident autonomy vs oversight, Ethical ambiguity in care

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Supernova

2. Supernova

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Relationship Drama
6.9
20201h 34min

Overview

Sam and Tusker, partners of 20 years, are traveling across England in their old RV visiting friends, family and places from their past. Since Tusker was diagnosed with early-onset dementia two years ago, their time together is the most important thing they have. As the trip progresses, however, their ideas for the future clash, secrets come out, and their love for each other is tested as never before. Ultimately, they must confront the question of what it means to love one another in the face of Tusker’s illness.

Themes

Road trip tension, Lgbt visibility, Early-onset dementia strain, Gay theme exploration, Road trip memory

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Ammonite

3. Ammonite

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Historical Drama
6.5
20201h 58min

Overview

In 1840s England, palaeontologist Mary Anning and a young woman sent by her husband to convalesce by the sea develop an intense relationship. Despite the chasm between their social spheres and personalities, Mary and Charlotte discover they can each offer what the other has been searching for: the realisation that they are not alone. It is the beginning of a passionate and all-consuming love affair that will defy all social bounds and alter the course of both lives irrevocably.

Themes

Social expectations, Forbidden intimacy, Class boundaries, Endurance and care, Female companionship, Scientific ambition

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The Kid Detective

4. The Kid Detective

Comedy Drama Mystery Dark Comedy Relationship Drama
7.0
20201h 39min

Overview

A once-celebrated kid detective, now 31, continues to solve the same trivial mysteries between hangovers and bouts of self-pity. Until a naive client brings him his first 'adult' case, to find out who brutally murdered her boyfriend.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Obsession with power, Childhood fame burden, Trauma and exploitation, Small-town secrets, Clue-driven investigation

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Joe Bell

5. Joe Bell

Drama Family Drama
6.2
20201h 33min

Overview

The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay.

Themes

Identity and belonging, Grief and resilience, Public accountability and empathy, Bullying and stigma, Lgbt youth marginalization, Parental duty and distance

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Nowhere Special

6. Nowhere Special

Drama Tragic Drama
7.4
20201h 36min

Overview

John, a 35-year-old window cleaner, has dedicated his life to bringing up his 4-year-old son, Michael, after the child's mother left them soon after giving birth. When John is given only a few months left to live, he attempts to find a new, perfect family for Michael, determined to shield him from the terrible reality of the situation.

Themes

Father son relationship, Adoption decisions, Hope under pressure, Window cleaner life, Dying man, Little boy

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My Octopus Teacher

7. My Octopus Teacher

Documentary Nature & Wildlife Documentary
8.1
20201h 25min

Overview

After years of swimming every day in the freezing ocean at the tip of Africa, Craig Foster meets an unlikely teacher: a young octopus who displays remarkable curiosity. Visiting her den and tracking her movements for months on end he eventually wins the animal’s trust and they develop a never-before-seen bond between human and wild animal.

Themes

Human animal bond, Fragility of life, Interdependence with wildlife, Mentorship across species, Long term observation, Trust through patience

Available on

Netflix
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The Half of It

8. The Half of It

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.9
20201h 44min

Overview

Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new and unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.

Themes

Authenticity vs performance, Class dynamics, Coming-of-age tensions, Small-town norms, Asian american identity, Lgbt representation

Available on

Netflix
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The Call of the Wild

9. The Call of the Wild

Adventure Family Drama Adventure Epic Animal Companion Family
6.7
20201h 40min

Overview

Buck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team—and later its leader—Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master.

Themes

Freedom vs captivity, Leadership under pressure, Labor exploitation, Loyalty under hardship, Gold vs wilderness, Ancestral guidance

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The Specials

10. The Specials

Comedy Drama Psychological Drama Workplace Comedy
7.4
20191h 54min

Overview

For twenty years, Bruno and Malik have lived in a different world—the world of autistic children and teens. In charge of two separate nonprofit organizations (The Hatch & The Shelter), they train young people from underprivileged areas to be caregivers for extreme cases that have been refused by all other institutions. It’s an exceptional partnership, outside of traditional settings, for some quite extraordinary characters.

Themes

Caregiver training vs certification, Funding instability and resilience, Oversight pressure and compliance, Autism-focused support networks, Pragmatic care vs formal training, Urban youth empowerment through care

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Apple TV
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