nostalgic backdrop

Movies with nostalgic vibe

La La Land

151. La La Land

Comedy Drama Romance Passionate Romance Entertainment Industry Drama
8.0

20162h 9min

United States

Director: Damien Chazelle

The story follows a young aspiring actress and a talented jazz musician who meet at a party hosted by mutual friends. From there, a truly Hollywood-style love story unfolds—one that puts their big dreams and career ambitions to the test.

Themes

Fame and personal costs, Artistic integrity vs market demand, Ambition vs compromise, Creative collaboration challenges, Love under professional pressure, City dreams and burnout

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

My Life as a Zucchini

152. My Life as a Zucchini

Animation Comedy Drama Family Family Animation
7.8

20161h 6min

France, Switzerland

Director: Claude Barras

After his mother’s death, Zucchini is befriended by a kind police officer, Raymond, who accompanies him to his new foster home filled with other orphans his age. There, with the help of his newfound friends, Zucchini eventually learns to trust and love as he searches for a new family of his own.

Themes

Found family formation, Foster care precarity, Trauma and belonging, Custody power dynamics, Trust in caregivers, Memory and disclosure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Café Society

153. Café Society

Comedy Drama Romance Entertainment Industry Drama Romantic Comedy
6.6

20161h 37min

United States

Director: Woody Allen

The story of a young man who arrives in Hollywood during the 1930s hoping to work in the film industry, falls in love, and finds himself swept up in the vibrant café society that defined the spirit of the age.

Themes

Deception within relationships, Public and private personas, Romance across status lines, Ambition versus loyalty, Social mobility and belonging, Glamour and moral costs

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Everybody Wants Some!!

154. Everybody Wants Some!!

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.9

20161h 57min

United States

Director: Richard Linklater

A comedy that follows a group of friends as they navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood.

Themes

Hazing boundaries, Class inequality pressure, Masculinity performance, Fraternity lifestyle, Conformity vs individuality, Coming-of-age tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

155. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Ensemble Comedy
6.0

20161h 34min

Canada, United States

Director: Kirk Jones

The continuing adventures of the Portokalos family. A follow-up to the 2002 comedy, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."

Themes

Family obligation and care, Village renewal pressure, Intergenerational independence struggle, Interference vs autonomy, Memory and heritage, Engagement as catalyst

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Sing Street

156. Sing Street

Romance Drama Music Comedy Coming-of-Age Romance
7.9

20161h 45min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: John Carney

A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.

Themes

Bullying and resilience, Sibling relationship under pressure, Divorce and family disruption, Romance and social aspiration, Financial strain on family, Creative escape through music

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

The Bronze

157. The Bronze

Drama Comedy Parody Sports Biography
6.1

20161h 48min

United States

Director: Bryan Buckley

In 2004, Hope Ann Greggory became an American hero after winning the bronze medal for the women's gymnastics team. Today, she's still living in her small hometown, washed-up and embittered. Stuck in the past, Hope must reassess her life when a promising young gymnast threatens her local celebrity status.

Themes

Inheritance as motive, Legacy vs self-worth, Local celebrity status pressure, Competition and recognition, Mentorship vs self-interest, Deception for gain

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

The Peanuts Movie

158. The Peanuts Movie

Comedy Animation Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
7.0

20151h 28min

United States

Director: Steve Martino

Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest.

Themes

Embarrassment and resilience, Peer acceptance pressure, Self-improvement through effort, Achievement and misperception, Public performance dynamics, Romantic pursuit under scrutiny

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

The Anthem of the Heart

159. The Anthem of the Heart

Animation Drama Music Romance Anime
7.3

20151h 59min

Japan

Director: Tatsuyuki Nagai

A young girl had her voice magically taken away so that she would never hurt people with it, but her outlook changes when she encounters music and friendship. Will Naruse be able to convey the anthem of her heart?

Themes

Voice as expression, Music as communication, Fear of speaking, High school social pressure, Friendship and collaboration, Romantic misunderstanding

Available on

Amazon Video
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Staten Island Summer

160. Staten Island Summer

Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.6

20151h 48min

United States

Director: Rhys Thomas

Pals Danny and Frank spend the summer after high school working as lifeguards while figuring out their future.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Romance vs ambition, Lifeguard camaraderie, Anticipation of college, Post-high school uncertainty, Summer job pressures

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.