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Movies with opulent vibe

W.E.

1. W.E.

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.2
20111h 59min

Overview

In 1998, an auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor causes great excitement. For one woman, Wally Winthrop, it has much more meaning. Wally becomes obsessed by their historic love story. As she learns more about the sacrifices involved, Wally gains her own courage to find happiness.

Themes

Class inequality, Forbidden romance, Social pressure, Public scrutiny, Marriage legitimacy, Personal autonomy

Available on

Amazon Video
The Roku Channel
Kanopy
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The Three Musketeers

2. The Three Musketeers

Adventure Action Thriller Adventure Epic Epic Action
5.7
20111h 50min

Overview

The hot-headed young D'Artagnan along with three former legendary but now down on their luck Musketeers must unite and defeat a beautiful double agent and her villainous employer from seizing the French throne and engulfing Europe in war.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Power struggles, Political manipulation, King of france power, Three musketeers loyalty, Alliance and trust dynamics

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Captain America: The First Avenger

3. Captain America: The First Avenger

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Adventure Epic
6.9
20112h 4min

Overview

During World War II, Steve Rogers is a sickly man from Brooklyn who's transformed into super-soldier Captain America to aid in the war effort. Rogers must stop the Red Skull – Adolf Hitler's ruthless head of weaponry, and the leader of an organization that intends to use a mysterious device of untold powers for world domination.

Themes

Power and responsibility, Duty under pressure, Technological arms race, Propaganda and public image, Loyalty under hardship, Transformation and identity

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Hysteria

4. Hysteria

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Adult Comedy
6.7
20111h 40min

Overview

Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator.

Themes

Professional risk and progress, Medicalization of hysteria, Sexual empowerment, Gender and science tension, Social reform and welfare work, Economic independence through invention

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Outrage

5. Outrage

Action Crime Thriller Drama Epic Action
6.8
20101h 49min

Overview

When a tough yakuza gangster is betrayed by his bosses, it means all out war. Bodies pile up as he takes out everyone in his way to the top in a brutal quest for revenge.

Themes

Criminal underworld loyalty under pressure, Gang member manipulation, Power politics in crime networks, Restaurant underworld leverage, Power struggle within syndicate, Hand grenade risk

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

6. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time

Adventure Fantasy Action Adventure Epic Quest Fantasy
6.5
20101h 56min

Overview

A rogue prince reluctantly joins forces with a mysterious princess and together, they race against dark forces to safeguard an ancient dagger capable of releasing the Sands of Time – gift from the gods that can reverse time and allow its possessor to rule the world.

Themes

Legacy of violence, Duty vs desire, Loyalty and betrayal, Deception and alliance, Time manipulation ethics, Royal duty pressure

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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I Am Love

7. I Am Love

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
7.0
20102h

Overview

Emma has left Russia to live with her husband in Italy. Now a member of a powerful industrial family, she is the respected mother of three, but feels unfulfilled. One day, Antonio, a talented chef and her son's friend, makes her senses kindle.

Themes

Class inequality, Betrayal and deception, Infidelity and desire, Bourgeois expectations, Art versus tradition, Family business pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Heartbreaker

8. Heartbreaker

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.7
20101h 45min

Overview

Alex and his sister run a business designed to break up relationships. They are hired by a rich man to break up the wedding of his daughter. The only problem is that they only have one week to do so.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Appearance vs reality, Trust and betrayal, Deception in romance, Class and prestige, Money and manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Dorian Gray

9. Dorian Gray

Fantasy Drama Thriller Dark Fantasy Tragic Drama
6.2
20091h 52min

Overview

Seduced into the decadent world of Lord Henry Wotton, handsome young aristocrat Dorian Gray becomes obsessed with maintaining his youthful appearance, and commissions a special portrait that will weather the winds of time while he remains forever young. When Gray's obsession spirals out of control, his desperate attempts to safeguard his secret turn his once-privileged life into a living hell.

Themes

Obsession with youth, Portrait as self-image, Societal pressure and vanity, Decadence and corruption, Consequences of indulgence, Mentor influence and decadence

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Coco Before Chanel

10. Coco Before Chanel

Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
6.6
20091h 50min

Overview

Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron Balsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing.

Themes

Class inequality, Women independence, Fashion as rebellion, Social status pressure, Self determination, Entrepreneurial ambition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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