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Movies with restless vibe

Hello, My Name Is Doris

11. Hello, My Name Is Doris

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6

20151h 35min

United States

Director: Michael Showalter

A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker.

Themes

Age disparity romance, Self-improvement obsession, Social awkwardness under pressure, Online persona deception, Workplace relationship tension, Desire vs reality

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Brooklyn

12. Brooklyn

Romance Drama History Bittersweet Romance Historical Drama
7.5

20151h 51min

Canada, Ireland

Director: John Crowley

In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.

Themes

Family obligation vs autonomy, Homesickness and adaptation, Working class aspiration, Identity through life choices, Marriage and independence, Dual-country belonging

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Laggies

13. Laggies

Comedy Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Romantic Comedy
6.4

20141h 40min

United States

Director: Lynn Shelton

Overeducated and underemployed, 28 year old Megan is in the throes of a quarterlife crisis. Squarely into adulthood with no career prospects, no particular motivation to think about her future and no one to relate to, Megan is comfortable lagging a few steps behind - while her friends check off milestones and celebrate their new grown-up status. When her high-school sweetheart proposes, Megan panics and- given an unexpected opportunity to escape for a week - hides out in the home of her new friend, 16-year old Annika and Annika's world-weary single dad Craig.

Themes

Deception and secrecy, Quarterlife crisis, Adult responsibility pressures, Romance and commitment anxiety, Parent-child boundaries, Female friendship solidarity

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The Double

14. The Double

Thriller Drama Mindfuck Thriller Psychological Drama
6.4

20141h 33min

United Kingdom

Director: Richard Ayoade

An awkward office drone becomes increasingly unhinged after a charismatic and confident look-alike takes a job at his workplace and seduces the woman he desires.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Appearance vs reality, Double life tension, Jealousy and rivalry, Identity manipulation, Power dynamics at work

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Boy & the World

15. Boy & the World

Animation Fantasy Adventure Family Family Animation
7.5

20141h 20min

Brazil

Director: Alê Abreu

Suffering because of his father's departure to the big city, a boy leaves his village and discovers a fantastic world dominated by bug-engines and strange beings. An unusual animation with various artistic techniques that portrays the issues of the modern world through the eyes of a child.

Themes

Parental absence, Resilience of youth, Displacement and journey, Modernity vs tradition, Empathy across difference, Misdirection and trust

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Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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The Spectacular Now

16. The Spectacular Now

Comedy Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Romantic Comedy
7.0

20131h 35min

United States

Director: James Ponsoldt

High school senior Sutter, who lives only for today, unexpectedly connects with a quiet classmate after one messy night of partying—his complete opposite. Even though they seem to have almost nothing in common, they gradually grow closer in a surprising way.

Themes

Risk and consequence, Coming of age pressures, Caregiving burden, Romance versus responsibility, Sobriety and self-control, Family boundaries

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On the Road

17. On the Road

Adventure Drama Globetrotting Adventure Coming-of-Age Drama
6.0

20122h 22min

Brazil, France

Director: Walter Salles

Sal Paradise is a young writer whose life is shaken and ultimately redefined by the arrival of Dean Moriarty, a free-spirited, fearless, fast talking Westerner and his girl, Marylou. Traveling cross-country, Sal and Dean venture out on a personal quest for freedom from the conformity and conservatism engulfing them in search of the unknown, themselves, and the pursuit of “it” -- the pure essence of experience.

Themes

Freedom versus conformity, Road bound self discovery, Friendship under pressure, Sexual exploration, Writing as identity, Risk and improvisation

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AMC+
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Three Steps Above Heaven

18. Three Steps Above Heaven

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.8

20102h 2min

Spain

Director: Fernando González Molina

A love story between two young people from different worlds: she’s a modest girl from a wealthy family, and he’s an impulsive rebel who’s always living on the edge.

Themes

Class inequality, Academic pressure, Social expectations, Public scrutiny, Youth rebellion, Romantic risk

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Netflix
Apple TV
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Nowhere Boy

19. Nowhere Boy

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.1

20091h 38min

United Kingdom

Director: Sam Taylor-Johnson

A rebellious teenager, future Beatle John Lennon lives with his Aunt Mimi in working-class mid-1950s Liverpool, England. Mimi's husband suddenly dies, and John spies his mother Julia at the funeral. Despite Mimi's misgivings, John intends to have a real relationship with his mother. Julia introduces him to popular music and the banjo and, though a family conflict looms, young John is inspired to form his own band.

Themes

Intergenerational mentorship, Family custody tensions, Early fame pressures, Mother absence longing, Trauma and anger, Creative identity formation, Band formation dynamics

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Away We Go

20. Away We Go

Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
7.0

20091h 38min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Sam Mendes

Verona and Burt have moved to Colorado to be close to Burt's parents but, with Verona expecting their first child, Burt's parents inexplicably decide to move to Belgium, now leaving them in a place they hate and without a support structure in place. They set off on a whirlwind tour of of disparate locations where they have friends or relatives, sampling not only different cities and climates but also different families. Along the way they realize that the journey is less about discovering where they want to live and more about figuring out what type of parents they want to be.

Themes

In-law absence tension, Relocation pressures shape parenting, Radical parenting ideals, Memory anchors belonging, Adopted kin as family, Interracial relationship strain

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