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The War Within (2014)
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
THE WAR WITHIN is a unique fantasy that takes viewers to a world that only God can see; the world of the inner man. Michael Sinclair (Brett Varvel) is a syndicated cartoonist whose dream of a perfect life is upended when tragic events transform his dream into a nightmare. The result is a war that wages within his soul which is personified by six members; Mind, Memory, Emotion, Will, Conscience, and Heart. The ensuing battle for control adversely effects his relationship with his wife Amy (Rebecca Reid) and causes Michael to doubt his faith in God. But in the midst of this spiritual test, Michael discovers that victory is found in surrender. As viewers follow the quest for answers inside of Michael, they may discover their own war within.
Style:
psychological, spiritual, tense, captivating, dark fantasy, allegory, religious drama, inspirational, emotional, atmospheric ...
Plot:
faith, christian, belief in god, relationship problems, change of heart, doubts and hesitations, life is a bitch, changing lives, husband wife relationship, lifestyle change, religious faith, marital problem, uncover truth, character change, conscience, redemption, surrender, crisis of faith, symbolism, mind, self discovery, heart, metaphysics, hopes, memory ...
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Most similar movies to The War Within
The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out captivating, psychological, christian film and inspirational films with plots about faith, redemption, christian, religion, christianity, religious and prayer mostly in Drama, Fantasy and Romance genres. Some movies like The War Within: Catching Hearts (2012), The Encounter (2010), Once Upon a Lifetime (2021), Turn Around (2007), God Calling (2018). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 74 min.
Story:
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Style:
captivating, thought provoking, intense, serious, philosophical ...
Plot:
faith, religion, atheism, moral transformation, crisis of faith, religious conversion, atheist, religious, religious faith, change of heart, lifestyle change, character change ...
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95%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
When five strangers with nothing in common come together at a remote roadside eatery, they place their orders with the diner's omniscient owner, who seems to know everything about them ... and is eerily reminiscent of Jesus Christ.
Style:
christian film, tense, uplifting, realistic, serious ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
christian, faith, belief in god, jesus, human spirit, self discovery, mysterious place, religions or cults, introspection, hopes, society, human nature ...
Time:
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Place:
usa, xian
Similarity:
89%
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
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Style:
captivating, thrilling, psychological, uplifting, emotional ...
Audience:
family friendly, teen drama
Plot:
forgiveness, faith, family drama, coming of age, parent child relationship, family relations, love affair, relationship problems, couple relations, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, family problems, couples ...
Similarity:
86%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
Based on the story of Alma the Younger. Sara is at the top of her game. She has the chance to be chosen for an elite summer tennis program, but her hopes are dashed unexpectedly by the one person no one likes - Colton. Colton is at the bottom of ...
Style:
psychological, thrilling, captivating, teen, inspirational ...
Plot:
tennis, faith, christian, redemption, car crash, relationships, male female relationship, lifestyle change, changing lives, teenager, teenage love, love affair ...
Similarity:
74%
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Genre: Drama
Country: Nigeria
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
When Sade, the central character suffers a personal tragedy, she is taken on a journey of self-discovery and faith which transforms the lives all those around her. God Calling shines a spotlight on modern day spirituality by imaginatively exploring ...
Style:
captivating, thrilling, psychological, religious drama, emotional ...
Plot:
faith, christianity, redemption, self discovery, god, religious, crisis of faith, social problems, spirituality, religious faith, belief in god, female protagonist ...
Place:
africa, nigeria
Similarity:
71%
140
Genre: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 104 min.
Story:
A psychiatric hospital is turned upside down when a mysterious drifter is admitted and assigned to room 316. Known only as John Doe, the other patients believe that he bears an uncanny resemblance to Jesus Christ.
Style:
captivating, psychological, thought provoking, emotional, atmospheric ...
Plot:
religious, faith, religion, mental illness, hospital, healing, psychiatric hospital, faith healing, belief in god, religious faith, mental institution, mental patient ...
Similarity:
71%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
A retired police officer, despondent over the loss of his family, contemplates a dramatic decision which will change his life forever, until he meets a mysterious woman who, through her personal stories, gives him a reason to re-examine what is most ...
Style:
christian film, sincere, suspenseful, inspirational, reflective ...
Plot:
faith, grief, healing, father son relationship, christian, family relations, love, father, husband wife relationship, fatherhood, integrity, redemption ...
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63%
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 75 min.
Story:
An aspiring trapeze artist discovers a cryptic letter, written once by her recently deceased father, that leads her to a gold mine in a remote California desert.
Style:
art house, disturbing, psychological, captivating, independent film ...
Plot:
female protagonist, lifestyle change, changing lives, father daughter relationship, acrobat, vaudeville, elderly man, male female relationship, couple relations, family relations, letter, elderly couple ...
Place:
california
Similarity:
63%
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
A lonely college student grieving the loss of his mother has found purpose in a local megachurch. When a young pastor invites him to Chicago for a summer internship evangelizing the 'lost', his new faith is put to the test.
Style:
psychological, captivating
Plot:
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Place:
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Similarity:
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513
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
A small-town business owner tries to save the local Christmas pageant against all odds.
Style:
psychological, disturbing, captivating, inspirational, feel good ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
christmas, small town, faith, moral dilemma, faith based, holiday, lifestyle change, small town life, character change, society, christmas season, businessman ...
Similarity:
62%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
When a pastor is shaken by the visible faith of a street-corner preacher, he is reminded that true belief always requires action. His response ignites a journey that impacts everyone it touches in ways that only God could orchestrate.
Style:
christian film, emotional, realistic, serious, spiritual ...
Plot:
christian, faith, christianity, myth, self discovery, clergy, teaching the ways of the world, religions or cults, introspection, society, religious, hopes ...
Time:
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Place:
usa, chicago, illinois, xian
Similarity:
60%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Growing up, Jenny and Autumn were best friends. However, a choice tore them apart. Now it will take an unthinkable sacrifice to reunite them.
Style:
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Plot:
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Time:
21st century
Place:
usa
Similarity:
59%
17K
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
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Audience:
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Plot:
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Similarity:
59%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
As law enforcement officers, Adam Mitchell, Nathan Hayes, and their partners are confident and focused. They willingly stand up to the worst the streets have to offer. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly ...
Style:
christian film, inspirational, uplifting, sincere, sentimental ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
christian, faith, christianity, fatherhood, religion, god, life philosophy, propaganda, hopes, destiny, religious, church ...
Time:
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Place:
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Similarity:
54%
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
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Similarity:
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
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Time:
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Country: USA
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
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Country: USA
Duration: 121 min.
Story:
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Place:
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Similarity:
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Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Similarity:
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Country: USA
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Story:
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Style:
biblical, christian film, religious drama, thought provoking, disturbing ...
Plot:
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Similarity:
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Country: USA
Duration: 160 min.
Story:
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Style:
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44%
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Country: UK, USA
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Story:
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Style:
psychological, captivating, emotional, allegory, contemplative ...
Plot:
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Audience:
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Similarity:
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Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
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Audience:
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Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
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Plot:
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Similarity:
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Country: USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
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Style:
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Plot:
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