Honest movies and TV shows

The list contains the best, new and most relevant honest movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out realistic, touching, independent film, feel good, humorous and sentimental films and TV shows about / with honest, couples, love and romance, love, husband wife relationship, coming of age, friendship, love story, family relations and kiss plots mostly in Drama, Comedy and Romance genres shot in USA, UK, France and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as honest: The Fundamentals of Caring (2016), The Special Relationship (2010), Midnight in Paris (2011), The Big Short (2015), Real Women Have Curves (2002), Men of Honor (2000), Antwone Fisher (2002), Louis C.K.: Oh My God (2013), Taxi (2015), Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015).

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The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min.
Story: Having suffered a tragedy, Ben becomes a caregiver to earn money. His first client, Trevor, is a hilarious 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor hit the road on a trip into the ...
Style: road movie, depressing, sentimental, compassionate, touching ...
Audience: teens, girls' night
Plot: road trip, disability, abandoned by father, coming of age, writers, friendship, tragedy, justice, loneliness, depression, redemption, mentor ...
Place: seattle, salt lake city utah, idaho, utah, montana
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The Special Relationship (2010)
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story: A dramatisation that follows Tony Blair's journey from political understudy waiting in the wings of the world arena to accomplished prime minister standing confidently in the spotlight of centre stage. It is a story about relationships, between ...
Style: political, realistic, intense, tricky, sincere ...
Plot: politics, head of state, honest, relationships, greed, manipulation, biopic, friends, corruption, character study, political intrigue, president ...
Time: 90s, 20th century
Place: england, washington d.c., usa, europe, london ...
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Midnight in Paris (2011)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Spain, USA, France
Duration: 94 min.
Story: A romantic comedy about a family traveling to the French capital for business. The party includes a young engaged couple forced to confront the illusion that a life different from their own is better.
Style: feel good, melancholic, surreal, romantic, sweet ...
Audience: date night, chick flick, girls' night, teens, adult
Plot: time travel, magic realism, painter, literature, art history, bohemian life, love and romance, writers, artist, nostalgia, fall in love, writer's life ...
Time: 2010s, 19th century, year 2011, 20th century, 1920s ...
Place: paris france, france, versailles, europe, iran ...
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 7.8
 480K
The Big Short (2015)
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Country: USA
Duration: 130 min.
Story: The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.
Style: intellectual, realistic, tense, intelligent, inspirational ...
Audience: girls' night, date night, chick flick, family friendly, teen drama ...
Plot: finance, wall street, business, economics, stock market, money, financial crisis, greed, economic crisis, fraud, loan, analysis ...
Time: 2010s, 2000s, year 2007, year 2015, future ...
Place: new york, manhattan new york city, las vegas
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Real Women Have Curves (2002)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story: Freshly graduated from high school, Ana receives a full scholarship to Columbia University. Her very traditional, old-world parents feel that now is the time for Ana to help provide for the family, not the time for college.
Style: touching, captivating, sentimental, clever, feel good ...
Audience: teens, chick flick, girls' night, teen drama
Plot: coming of age, overweight, youth, first sex, mother daughter relationship, culture clash, women, dressmaker, physical appearance, working class, unsupportive parent, society ...
Time: year 2002, 21st century
Place: los angeles, california, usa, new york
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 7.2
 125K
Men of Honor (2000)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 129 min.
Story: Against formidable odds -- and an old-school diving instructor embittered by the U.S. Navy's new, less prejudicial policies -- Carl Brashear sets his sights on becoming the Navy's first African-American master diver in this uplifting true ...
Style: inspirational, motivational, touching, emotional, sincere ...
Plot: racism, african american, u.s. navy, courage, military, navy, racial segregation, hopes, human spirit, racial discrimination, diving, dream come true ...
Time: 20th century, 1950s, year 2000, y2k, 60s ...
Place: america, africa, usa, pacific ocean, cuba
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 7.3
 38K
Antwone Fisher (2002)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min.
Story: A sailor prone to violent outbursts is sent to a naval psychiatrist for help. Refusing at first to open up, the young man eventually breaks down and reveals a horrific childhood. Through the guidance of his doctor, he confronts his painful past and ...
Style: inspirational, touching, sincere, emotional, thought provoking ...
Plot: psychiatrist, redemption, african american, child abuse, family reunited, u.s. navy, human spirit, honest, black, justice, survival, transformation ...
Time: year 2002, 2000s, 20th century, 21st century
Place: usa, mexico, san diego california, cleveland ohio
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Louis C.K.: Oh My God (2013)
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 58 min.
Story: Filmed at the Celebrity Theatre in Phoenix, AZ on February 15th and 16th, 2013, Oh My God is Louis C.K.'s fifth stand-up special, his first for HBO since 2007's Shameless, and his first since winning a Emmy Award for writing on his ...
Style: humorous, atmospheric, cynical, clever, witty ...
Plot: dark humor, honest, lifestyle, culture clash, stand up comedy, social problems, society, politically correct, artists and showbiz, couple relations, parents and children, aging ...
Time: 21st century
Place: arizona, usa
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Louis C.K.: Live at The Comedy Store (2015)
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 66 min.
Story: This material was developed and prepared over the last year or so, mostly in comedy clubs. This special kind of goes back to when he used to just make noises and be funny for no particular reason. It felt right to him to shoot this special in a club ...
Style: witty, cynical, funny, atmospheric, humorous ...
Plot: dark humor, honest, character study, culture clash, irreverent, dialogue, storytelling, family relations, society, family life, stand up comedy, comedy club ...
Time: 21st century
Place: usa, los angeles
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 7.3
 16K
Taxi (2015)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Iran
Duration: 82 min.
Story: A yellow cab is driving through the vibrant and colourful streets of Tehran. Very diverse passengers enter the taxi, each candidly expressing their views while being interviewed by the driver who is no one else but the director Jafar Panahi himself. ...
Style: talky, political, surreal, sincere, touching ...
Plot: taxi, society, passenger, honest, life philosophy, workplace situations, city life, filmmaking, taxi driver, life, found footage, claustrophobia ...
Time: year 2015, 2010s, 21st century
Place: iran, tehran iran, middle east
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Hello, My Name Is Doris (2015)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story: A self-help seminar inspires a sixty-something woman to romantically pursue her younger co-worker.
Style: romantic, funny, talky, humorous, light ...
Plot: older woman younger man relationship, friendship, workplace, honest, relationships, storytelling, loneliness, coming of age, character study, office, romantic relationship, love ...
Place: new york, brooklyn new york city, manhattan new york city
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The End of the Tour (2015)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min.
Story: The story of the five-day interview between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky and acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace, which took place right after the 1996 publication of Wallace's groundbreaking epic novel, 'Infinite Jest.'
Style: philosophical, meditative, psychological, serious, sincere ...
Audience: family friendly
Plot: journalism, book, loneliness, writers, friendship, writer's block, poet, biopic, suicide, depression, writer's life, mentor ...
Time: 90s, year 2015, 2010s, 20th century, year 1996
Place: usa, illinois, minneapolis minnesota, nebraska, new york
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 6.8
 66K
Draft Day (2014)
Genre: Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min.
Story: At the NFL Draft, general manager Sonny Weaver has the opportunity to rebuild his team when he trades for the number one pick. He must decide what he's willing to sacrifice on a life-changing day for a few hundred young men with NFL dreams.
Style: inspirational, exciting, intense, suspense, semi serious ...
Plot: football, negotiation, american football, nfl, boss and employee, honest, power relations, overcoming, disorder, ambition, one last chance, strategy ...
Time: 2010s, year 2014, 21st century
Place: new york, cleveland ohio, usa, ohio, seattle
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 6.4
 63K
Grudge Match (2013)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 113 min.
Story: A pair of aging boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final bout -- 30 years after their last match.
Style: emotional, inspirational, intense, humorous, realistic ...
Audience: boys' night
Plot: boxing, rivalry, aging, elderly, contests and competitions, fight scenes, mentor, honest, justice, uninhibited rivalry, athlete's life, comeback ...
Time: year 2014, 2010s, 21st century
Place: pittsburgh, usa
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The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012)
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Country: Belgium, Netherlands
Duration: 111 min.
Story: The loss of their young daughter threatens to destroy the love and faith of two married musicians.
Style: heartbreaking, sad, touching, depressing, sentimental ...
Audience: family friendly
Plot: grief, terminal illness, depression, relationships, love story, love, cancer, musician, character study, honest, mental illness, parenthood ...
Time: year 2012, 2010s, near future, 90s, 2000s ...
Place: belgium, scandinavia, europe
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 6.9
 44K
Radio (2003)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 109 min.
Story: High school football coach, Harold Jones befriends Radio, a mentally-challenged man who becomes a student at T.L. Hanna High School in Anderson, South Carolina. Their friendship extends over several decades, where Radio transforms from a shy, ...
Style: feel good, inspirational, sentimental, touching, emotional ...
Audience: chick flick, date night, family outing, adult
Plot: american football, football, disability, underdog, radio, friendship, teacher, prejudice, high school football, greed, rags to riches, autism ...
Time: 20th century, year 2003, 70s, 60s
Place: cuba, south carolina
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 7.7
 123K
Nebraska (2013)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 115 min.
Story: An aging, booze-addled father takes a trip from Montana to Nebraska with his estranged son in order to claim what he believes to be a million-dollar sweepstakes prize.
Style: road movie, black and white, depressing, humorous, realistic ...
Plot: aging, road trip, small town, dysfunctional family, elderly, on the road, old age, obsessive quest, honest, relationships, tragedy, eccentricity ...
Time: year 2013, 2010s, 21st century
Place: nebraska, montana, usa
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 7.1
 37K
The Messenger (2009)
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Country: USA
Duration: 113 min.
Story: Will Montgomery (Ben Foster), a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who has returned home from Iraq, is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Montgomery is partnered with Captain Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson), to give notice to the families of ...
Style: touching, depressing, sincere, bleak, sad ...
Audience: date night
Plot: military, soldier, loneliness, redemption, honest, character study, bereavement, human nature, officer, wartime, relationships, friendship ...
Time: year 2009, 21st century
Place: iraq, usa, bosnia
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 7.9
 319K
The Wrestler (2008)
Genre: Drama, Sport
Country: USA, France
Duration: 109 min.
Story: Aging wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson is long past his prime but still ready and rarin' to go on the pro-wrestling circuit. After a particularly brutal beating, however, Randy hangs up his tights, pursues a serious relationship with ...
Style: depressing, emotional, bleak, touching, serious ...
Audience: manly, adult
Plot: wrestling, loneliness, aging, life is a bitch, fame, father daughter relationship, self destructing, professional wrestling, stripper, ambition, character study, father daughter estrangement ...
Time: year 2008, 2000s, 2010s, 21st century
Place: new jersey, iran, bolivia, usa, north america
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 6.2
 70K
Jersey Girl (2004)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story: Ollie Trinke is a young, suave music publicist who seems to have it all, with a new wife and a baby on the way. But life deals him a bum hand when he's suddenly faced with single fatherhood, a defunct career and having to move in with his ...
Style: romantic, sweet, feel good, sentimental, touching ...
Audience: date night, chick flick
Plot: father daughter relationship, single father, love and romance, single parent, death, relationships, love story, family drama, honest, death of wife, family relations, starting over ...
Time: year 2004, 2000s, 90s, 20th century
Place: new jersey, new york, usa, manhattan new york city
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Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 111 min.
Story: In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio's commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice -- a ...
Style: romantic, period piece, costume drama, talky, sweet ...
Audience: date night, chick flick, teens
Plot: opposites attract, shakespeare, countryside, wedding, bachelor, honest, intrigue, happy ending, mistaken identity, love and romance, battle of wits, dishonesty ...
Time: 16th century, 90s, year 1993, victorian era
Place: italy, tuscany, europe, venice
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 8.0
 16K
The Fool (2014)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Russia
Duration: 116 min.
Story: The Fool is a movie about a simple plumber. An honest man, he is up against an entire system of corrupted bureaucrats. At stake are the lives of 800 inhabitants of an old dorm that is at risk of collapsing within the span of the night.
Style: atmospheric, realistic, suspense, bleak, serious ...
Plot: fighting the system, society, apartment building, corruption, injustice, tragedy, rebellion, moral dilemma, violence, small town, courage, dishonesty ...
Time: 2010s, year 2014, 90s, 21st century
Place: russia, soviet union
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 7.1
 251K
War Dogs (2016)
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama, War
Country: USA, Romania
Duration: 114 min.
Story: Based on the true story of two young men, David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, who won a $300 million contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghanistan.
Style: funny, realistic, humorous, intense, suspense ...
Plot: corruption, arms dealer, friendship, rise and fall, smuggling, gunrunner, military, fraud, betrayal, drug, business, heist ...
Time: year 2016, 2010s, 2000s, year 2008, year 2005 ...
Place: iraq, afghanistan, las vegas, israel, baghdad iraq ...
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 7.5
 150K
Brooklyn (2015)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Ireland, UK, Canada
Duration: 117 min.
Story: In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Ellis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.
Style: sentimental, touching, romantic, sweet, realistic ...
Audience: girls' night, chick flick, date night
Plot: starting over, love and romance, immigrant, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, friendship, female protagonist, immigration, true love, working class, homesickness, coming of age, hopes ...
Time: 1950s, 50s, 2010s, year 2015, 1900s ...
Place: ireland, brooklyn new york city, new york, coney island brooklyn new york city, america ...
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 7.2
 12K
Cactus Flower (1969)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min.
Story: Distraught when her middle-aged lover breaks a date with her, 21-year-old Toni Simmons attempts suicide. Impressed by her action, her lover, dentist Julian Winston reconsiders marrying Toni, but he worries about her insistence on honesty. Having ...
Style: touching, humorous, sexy, witty, funny ...
Audience: date night
Plot: dentist, honest, love and romance, love triangle, cons and scams, couples, couple relations, dishonesty, fall in love, manic pixie dream girl, swing, marriage ...
Time: 60s, 20th century, year 1969
Place: new york, usa, greenwich village manhattan new york city, manhattan new york city
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 6.6
 63K
Like Crazy (2011)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min.
Story: A British college student falls for an American student, only to be separated from him when she's banned from the U.S. after overstaying her visa.
Style: sincere, romantic, heartbreaking, emotional, touching ...
Audience: teens, date night, chick flick, girls' night
Plot: long distance relationship, fall in love, love story, forceful separation, relationships, couples, bittersweet, immigration, love, parents, love and romance, couple relations ...
Time: year 2011, 21st century
Place: united kingdom, usa, los angeles
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 7.2
 235K
Closer (2004)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 104 min.
Story: A witty, romantic, and very dangerous love story about chance meetings, instant attractions, and casual betrayals. Two couples disintegrate when they begin destructive adulterous affairs with each other.
Style: sexy, erotic, psychological, romantic, melancholic ...
Audience: chick flick, girls' night, adult
Plot: infidelity, love triangle, adultery, love affair, marriage, love at first sight, passion, sex, stripper, photographer, sexuality, obsession ...
Time: year 2004, 2000s, 21st century
Place: london, united kingdom, europe, new york, manhattan new york city ...
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Mississippi Masala (1991)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 118 min.
Story: An Indian family is expelled from Uganda when Idi Amin takes power. They move to Mississippi and time passes. The Indian daughter falls in love with a black man, and the respective families have to come to terms with it.
Style: romantic, light, talky, realistic, serious ...
Audience: girls' night
Plot: racism, immigrant, culture clash, interracial relations, racial prejudice, indians, stereotypes, family drama, honest, love affair, opposites attract, fall in love ...
Time: year 1991, 70s, 20th century, year 1990, year 1972
Place: mississippi, uganda, africa, india, southern usa ...
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 6.9
 88K
My Girl (1991)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story: Vada Sultenfuss is obsessed with death. Her mother is dead, and her father runs a funeral parlor. She is also in love with her English teacher, and joins a poetry class over the summer just to impress him. Thomas J., her best friend, is ...
Style: sentimental, touching, feel good, crying, sad ...
Audience: kids, teens, girls' night, date night, family friendly ...
Plot: friendship, coming of age, teenager, childhood, father daughter relationship, first love, single parent, children, kids and family, single father, family relations, love ...
Time: 70s, 90s, year 1991, year 1972, 20th century
Place: pennsylvania, usa
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Friends & Lovers (1999)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min.
Story: Friends for ten years, a group of twenty-somethings head for the ski slopes as guests of Ian's father. (Ian and dad are estranged because dad worked too many hours when Ian was a lad.) Dad has something to say, but Ian won't listen. ...
Style: sexy, melancholic, realistic, humorous, independent film ...
Audience: girls' night, date night
Plot: sex, friendship, skiing, existentialism, relationships, honest, thirtysomething life, midlife crisis, infidelity, lifestyle, gay, male nudity ...
Time: 90s, year 1999
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