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King Frankie (2024)
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Genre: Drama
Country: Ireland
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Following the death of his father, the past catches up with Dublin taxi driver, Frank Burke.
Style:
emotional, tense, realistic, intense, reflective, suspense, noir, moody
Plot:
taxi driver, father son relationship, grief, loss, mourning, character study, family secret, secrets, urban, working class, regret, revenge, investigation, betrayal, mature, street life, loyalty, redemption, social realism, slow burn, cold case, underworld, family secrets
Time:
contemporary
Place:
dublin ireland
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Most similar movies to King Frankie
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out emotional, realistic, suspense and intense films with plots about betrayal, redemption, revenge, grief, urban, loss and character study mostly in Drama genres. Some movies like King Frankie: Requiem for a Fighter (2018), Shivan (2020), Heartlines (2006), Parole (2018), Menthol (2014). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama
Country: Ireland
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
Lucas A former Danish Army Officer has traveled to Derry, Northern Ireland to clear up details of his estranged son's death and finds that there was another side to his son's life and the people he was partied with. These include Michael ...
Style:
intense, emotional, dark, realistic
Plot:
boxing, father son relationship, family secret, boxing trainer, underdog, underground fighting, mourning, grief, homosexuality, estranged father, violent, mentor ...
Place:
northern ireland, ireland
Similarity:
95%
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
Shivan revolves around a couple who are very much in love but one day the woman is found dead and the man is found guilty and imprisoned. But once he is in jail he recollects certain memories that change everything.
Style:
tense, suspense, intense, psychological, emotional ...
Plot:
love, innocence, flashback, memory, murder, wrongful conviction, investigation, prison, justice, moral ambiguity, guilt, character study ...
Similarity:
83%
Genre: Drama
Country: South Africa
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
The gangster Manysia is given a second chance after his release from prison. Reverend Jacob Musi takes him under his wings, both as a promise to Manysia’s father and as an act of benevolence. Reverend Jacob thinks that everyone deserves a fresh ...
Style:
emotional, intense, tense, suspense
Plot:
forgiveness, second chance, redemption, hopes, moral dilemma, character study, pastor, guilt, gangster, social realism, urban, mentor ...
Place:
south africa
Similarity:
82%
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
Alex is a comrade and an active communist leader. Due to some unfortunate events, Alex gets arrested and is imprisoned but is compelled to come out on Parole to solve a mystery he left behind.
Style:
tense, intense, crime thriller, suspenseful, realistic ...
Plot:
parole, political activism, investigation, power struggle, political conspiracy, secrets, social justice, moral dilemma, corruption, suspicion, betrayal, loyalty ...
Time:
2010s
Similarity:
79%
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
When four friends reunite for a night of fun in their hometown, a crisis forces them to confront the consequences of their lifestyles.
Style:
realistic, emotional, tension, independent film, reflective ...
Plot:
coming of age, moral dilemma, friendship, confrontation, crisis, mature, hometown, loyalty, social issues, small town, loss, social realism ...
Similarity:
71%
Genre: Drama
Country: Ireland
Duration: 80 min.
Story:
King of the Travellers is a contemporary drama grounded in the traditions of the Irish traveller community and driven by emotive Shakespearean themes of love, betrayal, friendship and revenge. The story follows John Paul Moorehouse on his ...
Style:
realistic, suspense, intense, emotional, semi serious ...
Plot:
family feud, revenge, forbidden love, betrayal, investigation, justice, loyalty, small town, passion, subculture, family drama, tradition ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
ireland
Similarity:
68%
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
Emotionless hitman Michael meets Jessy, awakening unfamiliar feelings. A mission gone awry forces him to reevaluate his entire existence, challenging his beliefs and way of life.
Style:
tense, crime thriller, intense, dark, noir ...
Plot:
hitman, gangster, urban, moral dilemma, identity crisis, assassin, violence, organized crime, moral ambiguity, underworld, forbidden romance, character study ...
Time:
21st century
Similarity:
67%
Genre: Drama
Country: Ireland
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Dave Connolly is a respected member of the Garda Síochána but his loyalty to the law gets tested by his ex-convict brother Joe who is in desperate need of his help.
Style:
realistic, suspense, psychological, serious, tense ...
Plot:
ex convict, moral dilemma, sibling relationship, family drama, justice, police corruption, brother, loyalty, homelessness, moral ambiguity, life changing experience, twists and turns ...
Place:
ireland
Similarity:
62%
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Genre: Drama
Country: Ireland
Duration: 74 min.
Story:
After being imprisoned for dangerous driving, causing the death of a child and possession of illegal substances, Jason Buckley is finding it difficult to adjust to life outside prison.
Style:
dark, bleak, psychological, atmospheric, intense ...
Plot:
trauma, social realism, loss, grief, guilt, haunting, character study, remorse, reckless driving, accident, isolation, moral ambiguity ...
Similarity:
60%
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 147 min.
Story:
A beautiful father-son duo navigates love, betrayal, and redemption amidst a betting mafia and police chase, unveiling a heartfelt journey of debts and dreams.
Style:
emotional, dramatic, sentimental, crime thriller, tense ...
Plot:
family drama, father son relationship, family honor, redemption, male protagonist, grief, forgiveness, moral dilemma, responsibility, mourning, loyalty, police chase ...
Time:
2020s
Similarity:
56%
Genre: Drama
Country: Turkey
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
One day, Sedat, who works as a prison guard in Konya, is given the duty to take one of the prisoners, Musa, to his hometown. Musa does not intend to return until he finds out why his daughter was killed.
Style:
psychological, emotional, dramatic, suspense, captivating ...
Plot:
prison guard, investigation, prisoner, liar, lie, uncover truth, life is a bitch, hidden truth, loss, tragedy, father daughter relationship, getting home ...
Similarity:
55%
50
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Jerome becomes a street cop in hopes to find his mother but also seeks love in the mist, that may turn into a tragedy.
Style:
crime drama, dark, tense, suspense, detective ...
Plot:
family secret, investigation, secret past, mother son relationship, tragedy, identity, family drama, urban, betrayal, self discovery, hidden identity, moral ambiguity ...
Similarity:
55%
319
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
A tight knit group of young high school athletes have a terrible crash after winning the state championship -- a catastrophe that will shape all their lives. But as adults, some 15 years later, they come together again for a reunion that will open ...
Style:
emotional, intense, tense, realistic, psychological
Audience:
teens
Plot:
high school, black, car crash, friendship, trauma, tragedy, secrets, regret, grief, healing, reconciliation, redemption ...
Similarity:
51%
18
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 76 min.
Story:
On a Sunday afternoon in July, eight people's lives become connected and forever changed by the choices one man makes. As these characters' lives intertwine within the film we discover one of them is HIV positive and how their individual ...
Style:
emotional, realistic, tension, suspense, tragic
Plot:
hiv, branding iron, responsibility, moral ambiguity, secrets, character study, guilt, regret, loss, intimate, mature, empathy ...
Similarity:
50%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
"A Family On Edge" is about two brothers, Michael and Gabriel Bonds, who were thick as thieves growing up in Atlanta who protected each other by any means necessary.When a fatal mistake separates the siblings, their rock-solid relationship ...
Style:
suspense, tension, realistic, crime drama, intense ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
brotherhood, revenge, urban, family conflict, brothers, betrayal, moral dilemma, loyalty, family tragedy, mistrust, betrayal of trust, street life ...
Place:
atlanta georgia
Similarity:
49%
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
Thappu Thalangal is a saga of emotional and selfish world of human feelings. Devu, a local thug whose weapon of choice is a bicycle chain he sports casually around the neck. On one of his nightly rounds, Devu is pursued by a cop and seeks refuge at ...
Style:
emotional, bleak, intense, period piece
Plot:
redemption, societal hypocrisy, social realism, tragedy, prostitution, moral dilemma, gangster, sacrifice, regret, star crossed lovers, loss, forbidden love ...
Time:
70s
Similarity:
47%
299
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
Dives into the often ignored seedy underbelly of Maine and it follows Emma Maddox as she returns to her hometown years following the mysterious death of her brother, Mikey. As she reconnects with his best friend Tommy, the two rekindle their flame ...
Style:
suspenseful, tense, captivating, psychological, thrilling ...
Plot:
redemption, revenge, small town, problem, bereavement, life is a bitch, lie, getting home, investigation, betrayal, friendship, coastal town ...
Place:
maine
Similarity:
46%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
Two strangers - Ruth, a burn unit nurse and Conrad, a shipyard worker - cross paths over a strange weekend in Seattle.
Style:
captivating, psychological, thrilling, emotional, independent film ...
Plot:
dreaming, nurse, problem, bonding, character study, redemption, empathy, heroism, intimate, blue collar, slice of life, second chance ...
Similarity:
46%
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min.
Story:
A life shattering tragedy sends three people on vastly different paths to a similar goal of redemption and understanding.
Style:
psychological, emotional, captivating, thrilling, dark ...
Plot:
redemption, loss, trauma, grief, guilt, multiple storylines, problem, life is a bitch, tragic event, tragedy, forgiveness, family drama ...
Similarity:
46%
Genre: Drama
Country: France, Algeria
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
A father with a dangerous secret searching for his daughter.
Style:
emotional, realistic, political, atmospheric, intense ...
Plot:
secrets, redemption, guilt, loss, grief, identity, occupation, honor, betrayal, revenge, claustrophobia, israeli army ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
palestine, israel, middle east, jerusalem
Similarity:
44%
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
The film narrates the tale of Venu, owner of a small finance company in Thrissur. His life is shaken up after some unprecedented events leaving him at a dead end. This movie is about how he finds a purpose to live.
Style:
emotional, realistic, tense, suspenseful
Plot:
middle class, small business, resilience, character study, struggle, family bonds, survival, identity, everyday life, social issues, rivalry, redemption ...
Similarity:
44%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 49 min.
Story:
Andrew has been in hiding ever since his mob boss father, killed his mother. Once his father gains word of his whereabouts he must make a decision to run, or finally confront his father.
Style:
suspense, tense, serious, captivating, realistic ...
Plot:
hitman, hiding, mafia, murder, chase, henchman, father son relationship, confronting the past, organized crime, criminal underworld, father son conflict, death of mother ...
Similarity:
43%
Genre: Drama
Country: Philippines
Story:
After a chance decision sends her home in a taxicab, Dorinda, a widowed judge, strikes up a friendship with the young and charming driver, Noah, who's overcome with respect for her profession. But soon enough, their fondness for each other ...
Style:
emotional, reflective, intense
Plot:
pregnancy, judge, taxi driver, loneliness, forbidden love, midlife crisis, class differences, scandal, social commentary, gender roles, independent woman, female protagonist ...
Similarity:
43%
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
As he strives to make it on his own, Nick Ramsey has alienated his father by rejecting his upbringing and lifestyle. Now 25, Nick has been rejected by his girlfriend and vows to turn his life around.
Style:
crime drama, realistic, emotional, intense, tension ...
Plot:
family drama, family conflict, father son relationship, moral dilemma, self discovery, identity crisis, redemption, male protagonist, second chance, blue collar, regret, working class ...
Similarity:
41%
Genre: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Wally Olynyk (Stefan Wodoslawsky) returns home to the Cape Breton region of Nova Scotia in this somber drama. After years of living in Los Angeles, he hopes to attend his high-school reunion and visit with his father Stan (Jan Rubes). Stan is the ...
Style:
melancholic, emotional, bleak, realistic, independent film ...
Plot:
father son relationship, alzheimer's disease, family drama, small town, memory loss, character study, estranged son, getting home, regret, mortician, reconciliation, homecoming ...
Place:
nova scotia, canada, nova scotia, canada, los angeles
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Drama
Country: Germany
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
No overview found.
Style:
bleak, emotional, tense, crime thriller, realistic ...
Plot:
identity, immigrant, drug traffic, pimp, loyalty, loss, desperation, street life, organized crime, gang, tragedy, violence ...
Place:
germany, istanbul turkey
Similarity:
40%
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
A young man, Stevie, awakes on a wasteland overlooking Bradford, still bleeding from a brutal attack that has left him with severe memory loss. Recent events are a total blank; his more distant memories are a blur. He slowly begins to piece together ...
Style:
psychological, dark, thrilling, tense, captivating ...
Plot:
identity, amnesia, memory loss, character study, repressed memory, tragic past, confronting the past, assault, amnesiac, life is a bitch, memory lapse, moral ambiguity ...
Place:
india, pakistan
Similarity:
39%
20
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 75 min.
Story:
An aging man lies bleeding to death in an alley. As onlookers start to gather around, he reflects on the life that he has lived.
Style:
contemplative, reflective, disturbing, tense, suspense ...
Plot:
memory, a vision, death, flashback, troubled past, dying man, promiscuous past, life is a bitch, left for dead, dying, white trash, elderly man ...
Place:
ohio
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
A sudden tragedy hits a wealthy middle-class family from North-East Italy. Tensions, hidden secrets and small hypocrisies emerge.
Style:
suspense, tension, noir, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
tragedy, secrets, uninvited guest, mansion, husband wife relationship, wealthy family, family secret, secret, tragic event, family relations, family problems, family tragedy ...
Similarity:
38%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min.
Story:
Defending a teen charged with patricide drudges up dark memories for a lawyer.
Style:
dramatic, dark, serious, emotional, psychological ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
patricide, trauma, child abuse, murder, courtroom, shame, guilt, ethical dilemma, defense attorney, family secret, character study, secrets ...
Similarity:
38%
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