existential backdrop

Movies with existential vibe

Slingshot

1. Slingshot

Science Fiction Thriller Space Sci-Fi Survival Thriller
5.7
20241h 49min

Overview

An elite trio of astronauts aboard a years-long, possibly compromised mission to Saturn's moon Titan, gears up for a highly dangerous slingshot manoeuvre that will either catapult them to Titan or into deep space.

Themes

"movie: slingshot. genres: science fiction, Thriller, Science fiction, Thriller main themes: moon, Saturn, Memory loss, Moon, Saturn, Memory loss full keywords list: moon, Saturn, Memory loss, Astronaut, Serene. concept analysis: the film explores the psychological effects of isolation and the fragility of human perception under extreme stress. it raises questions about reality, Trust, And the consequences of technological dependence in the pursuit of exploration."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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White Noise

2. White Noise

Comedy Drama Satire Psychological Drama
5.7
20222h 16min

Overview

Jack Gladney, professor of Hitler studies at The-College-on-the-Hill, husband to Babette, and father to four children/stepchildren, is torn asunder by a chemical spill from a rail car that releases an "Airborne Toxic Event" forcing Jack to confront his biggest fear - his own mortality.

Themes

"movie: white noise. genres: comedy, Drama, Comedy, Drama main themes: based on novel or book, Natural disaster, New hampshire, Based on novel or book, Natural disaster, New hampshire full keywords list: based on novel or book, Natural disaster, New hampshire, Dysfunctional family, Toxic waste, Airborne attack, Dartmouth. concept analysis: the film explores the pervasive fear of death and the lengths individuals go to confront their mortality. it critiques modern society's obsession with technology and pharmaceuticals as means to escape existential anxieties."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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The Matrix Resurrections

3. The Matrix Resurrections

Science Fiction Action Adventure Simulation & Reality-Shift Sci-Fi Epic Action
5.6
20212h 27min

Overview

Plagued by strange memories, Neo's life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself back inside the Matrix.

Themes

"movie: the matrix resurrections. genres: science fiction, Action, Adventure, Science fiction, Action, Adventure main themes: future, Man vs machine, Underground world, Future, Man vs machine, Underground world full keywords list: future, Man vs machine, Underground world, Artificial intelligence (a.i.), Computer, Virtual reality, Prophecy, Dystopia, Cyberpunk, Aftercreditsstinger, Dream world, Philosophical, Gnosticism, Grand, Romantic, Sincere. concept analysis: the film explores how systems of power weaponize perception, Emotion, And nostalgia to keep people compliant, Questioning whether reality is defined by external structures or by chosen belief. at its core, It reframes the matrix saga as a story about the radical, Destabilizing potential of love and self-recognition to break cycles of control and rewrite the rules of a constructed world."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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