lonely backdrop

Movies with lonely vibe

Overview

Six months into a solo mission, a lonely astronaut confronts the cracks in his marriage with help from a mysterious creature he discovers on his ship.

Themes

"movie: spaceman. genres: science fiction, Adventure, Drama, Science fiction, Adventure, Drama main themes: based on novel or book, Space travel, Space mission, Based on novel or book, Space travel, Space mission full keywords list: based on novel or book, Space travel, Space mission, Alien, Astronaut, Space research, Czech republic, Absurd. concept analysis: the film explores the profound effects of isolation on the human psyche and the complexities of personal relationships strained by distance and neglect. it delves into themes of forgiveness and the longing for connection, Ultimately highlighting the importance of understanding and reconciling with one's past."

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Me Time

2. Me Time

Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.1
20221h 45min

Overview

With his family away, a devoted stay-at-home dad enjoys his first me time in years by joining his hard-partying old friend on a wild birthday adventure.

Themes

"movie: me time. genres: comedy, Comedy main themes: stay-at-home dad, Buddy comedy, Stay-at-home dad, Buddy comedy full keywords list: stay-at-home dad, Buddy comedy. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of personal identity and the struggle for balance between family obligations and individual desires. it highlights the importance of friendship and self-discovery in overcoming feelings of isolation and jealousy."

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The Midnight Sky

3. The Midnight Sky

Science Fiction Drama Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Psychological Drama
5.7
20201h 58min

Overview

A lone scientist in the Arctic races to contact a crew of astronauts returning home to a mysterious global catastrophe.

Themes

"movie: the midnight sky. genres: science fiction, Drama, Science fiction, Drama main themes: based on novel or book, Post-apocalyptic future, Nuclear radiation, Based on novel or book, Post-apocalyptic future, Nuclear radiation full keywords list: based on novel or book, Post-apocalyptic future, Nuclear radiation, Space travel, Arctic polar circle region, End of the world, Cancer, Astronaut, Space exploration, Space adventure, Spacewalk, 2040s, Space walk. concept analysis: the film explores themes of isolation and the human desire for connection amidst catastrophic circumstances. it delves into the complexities of familial relationships and the quest for redemption in the face of impending doom."

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Come Play

4. Come Play

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Whodunit
5.8
20201h 36min

Overview

Oliver, a lonely autistic boy, seeks solace and refuge in his ever-present cell phone and tablet. When a mysterious creature uses the boy's devices against him, his parents must fight to save their son from the monster beyond the screen.

Themes

"movie: come play. genres: horror, Mystery, Horror, Mystery main themes: monster, Autism, Supernatural, Monster, Autism, Supernatural full keywords list: monster, Autism, Supernatural, Loneliness, Supernatural horror, Based on short film, Horror. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of loneliness and the longing for connection, Particularly through the lens of autism. it highlights the emotional struggles of both the child and the parents, Emphasizing the sacrifices made for love and the enduring bond between family members."

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I Think We're Alone Now

5. I Think We're Alone Now

Drama Science Fiction Mystery Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Psychological Drama
5.8
20181h 40min

Overview

After a catastrophe destroys most of humanity, recluse Del lives in his small, empty town, content with the utopia he has methodically created for himself, until an interloper, young Grace, disrupts his solitude.

Themes

"movie: i think we're alone now. genres: drama, Science fiction, Mystery, Drama, Science fiction, Mystery main themes: small town, Lake, Library, Small town, Lake, Library full keywords list: small town, Lake, Library, Fishing, Post-apocalyptic future, Young woman, Dog, Recluse, Opposites, Living alone, Woman director, Catastrophe, Solitude, Order, Librarian, Books, Secret, Interloper, Unknown cause. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of human connection in the face of trauma and loss, Questioning whether forgetting the past is a viable path to healing. it delves into the ethical implications of erasing painful memories and the consequences of choosing isolation over community."

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Goodbye, Dragon Inn

6. Goodbye, Dragon Inn

Drama Psychological Drama
7.1
20031h 22min

Overview

On a dark, wet night in Taipei City, a cavernous old picture palace is about to close its doors forever. A meager audience, the remaining few staff, and perhaps even a ghost or two, watch King Hu’s wuxia classic "Dragon Inn", each haunted by memories and desires evoked by cinema itself.

Themes

Mortality and time, Loneliness in cinema, Closing down spaces, Memory vs oblivion, Slow cinema aesthetics, Art house fragility

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