Movies like Static 1985
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Static (1985)
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Ernie Blick has just lost his job at a crucifix factory. Luckily, for Ernie, this allows him more time to devote to his invention. Yes, Ernie is an inventor -- and he's come up with something big. So big, in fact, Ernie's convinced it will change the way people look at life and death. With the support of his drummer friend Julia and his ex-Green Beret-evangelist cousin, Ernie unveils it to the world. But even he isn't prepared for the public's reaction.
Style:
surreal, philosophical, mind bending, psychedelic, depressing, avant garde, esoteric, independent film, atmospheric, humorous ...
Plot:
surrealism, computer, spirituality, bus, small town, obsession, miraculous event, misfit, human spirit, self discovery, society, factory, clergy, disorder, small town life, hopes, religions or cults, machine, religion, inventor, old man, invention, outcast, best friend, senior citizen ...
Time:
year 1985
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Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
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Time:
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Place:
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Country: Canada
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
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Country: USA
Duration: 88 min.
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Time:
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Place:
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
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Audience:
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Plot:
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Duration: 105 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Country: UK, France, Ireland, USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
75%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Time:
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Place:
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Country: USA
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: Mexico
Duration: 45 min.
Story:
Simon, a deeply religious man living in the 4th century, wants to be nearer to God so he climbs a column. The Devil wants him come down to Earth and is trying to seduce him.
Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Similarity:
71%
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Duration: 98 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
usa
Similarity:
59%
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Story:
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Style:
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Audience:
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Story:
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Story:
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Story:
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Country: Australia
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
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Country: Italy, France
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
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Similarity:
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Story:
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Place:
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Similarity:
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Country: USA
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Story:
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Style:
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Time:
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Country: USA
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Story:
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Plot:
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Country: USA
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Story:
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Style:
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Story:
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Similarity:
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Time:
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Duration: 96 min.
Story:
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Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
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Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Country: USA
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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