Thoughtful movies and TV shows – page 3
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Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 156 min.
Story:
Science teacher Ryland Grace wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun ...
Style:
epic, suspense, tense, educational
Plot:
outer space, space, deep space, space adventure, problem solving, save the planet, spacecraft, thoughtful, survival, isolation, amnesia, sacrifice ...
Time:
near future, future, 21st century
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Australia
TV show
Story:
One of Australia's favourite comedians Judith Lucy, is out to discover where women are at in modern Australia and what it means to men - talking to people from all walks of life from all over the country.
Style:
captivating, satirical, psychological, semi serious, humorous ...
Plot:
feminism, satire, social commentary, women's rights, gender roles, equality, social issues, social satire, women, feminist, lifestyle, female protagonist ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
australia
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: West Germany, Yugoslavia
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
In this melodramatic tale, the well-made plans of a career-obsessed woman are derailed when she sets her sights on a young man who is plainly not very interested in her. In the story, Katherina is an ambitious reporter for German television, and her ...
Style:
reflective, romantic drama, melancholic, art house
Plot:
identity, identity crisis, thoughtful, memory, family history, immigration, social commentary, homecoming, exile, reconciliation, journalism, lake ...
Time:
80s
Place:
former yugoslavia, germany, west germany, montenegro
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Genre: Drama
Country: Soviet Union
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
Mikhail Ulyanov is the Bergmanesque protagonist of the Russian Private Life. A government-appointed factory executive, Ulyanov is reduced to quivering confusion when he is dismissed. Recovering from this blow, he decides to review and realign his ...
Style:
poignant, melancholic, reflective, psychological, existential ...
Plot:
midlife crisis, loneliness, bureaucracy, humanist, middle aged, thoughtful, male protagonist, intimate, identity, bittersweet, aging, resilience ...
Time:
80s
Place:
soviet union, russia, ussr
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: Soviet Union, East Germany
Duration: 455 min.
TV show
Story:
As a student at the University of Berlin, Karl Marx joins the "Doctoral Club," a refuge for young free thinkers. Karl Marx decides to devote himself to philosophy, defends his thesis, becomes a Doctor of Philosophy, but hopes to teach at ...
Style:
historical drama, reflective, serious, period piece, dramatic ...
Plot:
biopic, philosophy, thoughtful, european, idealism, university, coming of age, frustration, student life, newspaper editor, journalism, friendship ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
berlin germany
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
This story tells those self-denials of an honest man what necessary to reach his object of life.
Style:
bleak, melancholic, period piece
Plot:
morality, character study, small town, conscience, literary, ethical dilemma, thoughtful, ambition, corruption, greed, midlife crisis, redemption ...
Place:
new england
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164
Genre: Documentary, Biography, History
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The biggest names from the world of art, film, music, literature and dance. Alan Yentob gets close up with those shaping today's cultural world.
Style:
thought provoking, captivating, informative, contemplative, inspirational ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
art, architect, culture, art history, historical figure, lifestyle, painter, art critic, arts and culture, thoughtful, interview, architecture ...
Time:
2000s
Place:
britain
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
Fifteen-year-old Heidi Schreck earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful, and achingly human show, Heidi resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the profound ...
Style:
political, thought provoking, captivating, thrilling, heartfelt ...
Plot:
american history, feminism, civil rights movement, equality, storytelling, autobiography, stage play, female protagonist, politics, social issues, social problems, political activism ...
Time:
20th century, 21st century
Place:
usa
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155
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: France, Senegal
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
El Hadj is studying in Paris. He is one of the young Senegalese men who have come to Paris since the French colony became independent to get a good education so that he can serve his fatherland on his return. Unexpectedly he is suddenly confronted ...
Style:
reflective, emotional, melancholic, political, existential ...
Plot:
identity, immigration, exile, education, diaspora, culture clash, alienation, homesickness, thoughtful, existentialism, undocumented immigrant, identity crisis ...
Place:
paris france, senegal, africa
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Genre: Drama, Music
Country: India
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
Self-doubt, sacrifice and struggle converge into an existential crisis for a devoted classical vocalist as the mastery he strives for remains elusive.
Style:
serious, melancholic, meditative, art house, poignant ...
Plot:
classical music, loyalty, passion, self doubt, tradition, obsession, character study, discipline, existential crisis, thoughtful, guru, identity ...
Place:
india, mumbai india
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539
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
Frankie is a British television drama series created by Lucy Gannon. The series stars Eve Myles as the eponymous character Frankie Maddox, a district nurse more emotionally involved with her job than her personal life. The series is both set and ...
Style:
realistic, serious, sincere, touching, medical drama ...
Plot:
hospital, strong female presence, workplace, redemption, hopes, supportive coworker, workplace situations, female protagonist, nurse, british, patient, empathy ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
england
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: Canada, UK
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his team investigate a series of perplexing murders, in the seemingly idyllic village of Three Pines and uncover the buried secrets of its eccentric residents. In the process, Gamache is forced to confront buried ...
Style:
suspenseful, crime drama, detective, disturbing, enigmatic ...
Plot:
murder, police inspector, small town, investigation, secrets, past, murder investigation, murder mystery, inspector, police detective, homicide detective, detective inspector ...
Place:
quebec, canada
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Genre: Drama
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
High school teacher Cheng looks back to his repressed childhood memories, as he finds an anonymous suicide note in the classroom. He strives hard to prevent another tragedy from happening, meanwhile facing a series of family problems, his wife is ...
Style:
psychological, captivating, thrilling, melancholic, poignant ...
Plot:
teacher, suicide, memories, domestic abuse, school, school teacher, student, memory, problem, traumatic memory, life is a bitch, coming of age ...
Place:
hong kong
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Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: UK, West Germany, Netherlands
Duration: 113 min.
Story:
George Orwell's novel of a totalitarian future society in which a man whose daily work is rewriting history tries to rebel by falling in love.
Style:
disturbing, thought provoking, psychological, cult classic, political ...
Plot:
distopia, dystopia, politics, totalitarianism, dystopian future, brainwashing, technology, fascism, totalitarian state, satire, surveillance, political corruption ...
Time:
future, 80s, year 1984, near future, 20th century ...
Place:
london, england, europe, britain, united kingdom
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Genre: Biography, Drama, Thriller, War
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley ...
Style:
inspirational, clever, intellectual, serious, captivating ...
Audience:
chick flick, teens, family friendly, adult
Plot:
world war two, mathematics, genius, inventor, inventions and discoveries, code, prodigy, code breaking, invention, mathematician, gay interest, computer ...
Time:
1940s, year 2014, 20th century, 1950s, year 1939 ...
Place:
england, london, britain, idaho, los angeles ...
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Genre: Comedy, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
The Bronze Teeth Iron Eloquent
Style:
historical drama, period piece, serious, educational, atmospheric ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
qing dynasty, female scholar, chinese history, justice, thoughtful, palace intrigue, bureaucracy, loyalty, political intrigue, politics, palace, investigation ...
Time:
18th century
Place:
china
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 65 min.
Story:
An LDS couple is upset by a local church's screening of the anti-Mormon film "The God Makers." Their evangelical neighbor offers to sift fact from fiction from the film's brief animated segment, allowing for a frank discussion of ...
Style:
serious, educational, christian film
Audience:
adult
Plot:
mormon, evangelical christianity, thoughtful, domestic drama, religious education, faith, small town, book of mormon, evangelist, neighbor, christian, discussion ...
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Genre: Documentary
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
A record of McKellen's one-man Broadway show about the Bard.
Style:
intellectual, meditative, educational, one man show
Plot:
shakespeare, monologue, theater, broadway, performance art, minimalism, intimate, thoughtful, literary, engagement, realism, behind the scenes ...
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 182 min.
TV show
Story:
A US property developer realises that he has a battle on his hands when he tries to renovate a London building containing a vast photographic collection and discovers that the library employees will resort to anything to thwart him.
Style:
intellectual, surreal, dark comedy, witty, satirical ...
Plot:
photography, library, photograph, culture clash, photographer, conservation, memory, social commentary, thoughtful, identity, community, office politics ...
Time:
90s
Place:
london, europe, england
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: UK, Canada
Duration: 52 min.
TV show
Story:
Drama series about the private lives of seven British prime ministers who lived in Number 10 Downing Street between the 1780s and the 1920s: William Pitt the Younger, the Duke of Wellington (Arthur Wellesley), Benjamin Disraeli, William Ewart ...
Style:
historical drama, costume drama, serious, educational, melancholic ...
Plot:
politics, government, british history, leadership, biopic, rivalry, ambition, behind the scenes, thoughtful, class society, ideology, diplomacy ...
Time:
19th century, edwardian era, victorian era, regency period
Place:
london, england
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Three short stories about women & men relationship.
Style:
anthology, romantic drama, realistic, melancholic, intense ...
Plot:
mature, addiction, alcoholism, domestic drama, character study, bittersweet, thoughtful, urban, loneliness, separation, intimate, gender roles ...
Place:
new york, paris france
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Genre: Biography, History
Country: Italy
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
The life of medieval author Christine de Pizan (Amanda Sandrelli).
Style:
historical drama, period piece, inspirational, melancholic, art house
Plot:
biopic, medieval, female protagonist, character study, literary, female empowerment, thoughtful, gender roles, feminism, creative process, legacy, education ...
Time:
14th century
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Genre: Romance
Country: India
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
Love Matteru dives headfirst into the vibrant complexities of modern romance, tackling the exhilarating challenges of seeking genuine connections in a world flooded with superficial interactions and instant gratification. The film follows dynamic ...
Style:
romantic drama, reflective, heartfelt, emotional, realistic ...
Plot:
slow burn, intimate, young adult, bittersweet, wooing, urban, slice of life, social media, couples, thoughtful, healing, mature ...
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Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
Venkat Kiran Koka, Suraiya Parvin, Yamin Raaz, Akshika Vidvat, Srinivas Sagar, PVR Raja
Style:
mind bending, existential, philosophical, suspense, psychological ...
Plot:
parallel universe, alternate reality, friendship, identity, road trip, identity crisis, thoughtful, young adult, coming of age, metaphysics, moral dilemma, small town ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 59 min.
Story:
Performing in the round and engaging audience members during his act, Carmichael addresses a wide range of subjects, including Trump’s victory, climate change, supporting the troops, animal rights, being a good boyfriend and his top four fears, as ...
Style:
satirical, captivating, funny, entertaining, semi serious ...
Plot:
stand up comedy, live performance, stand up comedian, comedian, irony, satire, public speaking, humour, joke, race, engagement, social commentary ...
Time:
2010s
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 80 min.
TV show
Story:
Park Cha O Reum works as a rookie judge. She is in her mid-20's and follows "an eye for an eye" principle. She does not accept prejudice or blindly follow authority. Dealing with cases, she and her colleagues, including Im Ba-Reun, ...
Style:
dorama, thought provoking, sweet, romantic, compassionate ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
office romance, judge, legal, courtroom drama, courtroom, social justice, justice, couple relations, society, investigation, partner, danger ...
Place:
seoul
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The Education of Max Bickford is a television drama that aired from 2001 to 2002 on CBS. It starred Richard Dreyfuss as the title character, a college professor of American Studies at Chadwick College, an all-women's school in New Jersey. Also ...
Style:
realistic, semi serious, humorous, emotional, dramatic ...
Plot:
midlife crisis, college, dedicated educator, parents and children, youth, professor, father daughter relationship, college campus, parenting, friendship, social issues, identity ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
new jersey
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Genre: Drama, War
Country: France
Duration: 95 min.
Story:
Lucien, 14, can’t understand why his father, a serious and respected teacher, makes a fool of himself by dressing up as a clown and giving a show. André, Lucien’s father’s best friend, feels for the teenager and decides to reveal something ...
Style:
suspense, disturbing, tense, captivating, poignant ...
Plot:
world war two, occupied france, occupation, sabotage, resistance, french resistance, friendship, nazi occupation, german occupation, father son relationship, family secret, fight ...
Time:
1940s, year 2003
Place:
france
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: UK
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
As bombs fall on London, writer Agatha Christie decides it is time to kill off her most famous creation.
Style:
suspense, disturbing, captivating, tense, melancholic ...
Plot:
whodunit, world war two, murder, investigation, assassination plot, murder mystery, forensics, criminal, female writer, murder investigation, murderer, wartime ...
Time:
1940s
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Genre: Drama
Country: Japan
TV show
Story:
Dr. Shindo seems cold, but is a competent surgeon. He is also an ER doctor capable of accurate decisions and treatment, who always tries to see things from the patient’s side. Although once retired from his profession, he one day discovers someone ...
Style:
medical drama, psychological, captivating, thrilling, emotional ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
emergency room, surgeon, doctor, nurse, medical, compassion, hospital, empathy, life & death, medicine, physician, saving a life ...
Place:
japan
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