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List of tragedy movies
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: Japan, USA
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
With his days numbered, high schooler Yuji decides to hunt down and consume the remaining 19 fingers of a deadly curse so it can die with him.
Style:
anime, captivating, adult animation, dark fantasy, disturbing ...
Plot:
demon, spirit, entity, danger, curse, friendship, teamwork, high school life, exorcism, fight, secret organization, youkai ...
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14K
Genre: Animation, Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Called “Juggernaut,” these are the unmanned combat drones developed by the Republic of San Magnolia in answer to the attacks by the autonomous unmanned drones of the neighboring Empire of Giad, the “Legion”. But they’re only unmanned in ...
Style:
futuristic, anime, exciting, captivating, mecha ...
Plot:
military, robot vs. robot, fight, advanced technology, battle zone, power struggle, battles, robot as menace, fight for supremacy, tragedy, fictional war, showdown ...
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Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 48 min.
TV show
Story:
1 Rittoru no Namida is a Japanese television drama for Fuji Television about a girl who was diagnosed with an incurable degenerative disease at 15, but was able to continue her life until her death at the age of 25.
Style:
touching, emotional, thought provoking, dorama, sincere ...
Plot:
terminal illness, high school life, school, tragedy, human spirit, illness, family problems, disabled child, family relations, high school, wheelchair bound, hospital ...
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11K
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Country: China, Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
All thanks to the special ability that he developed, Yu was able to cheat his way into a very prestigious high school. With his power, he thought nothing was going to stand in his way until he met a mysterious girl named Nao Tomori and other ...
Style:
anime, captivating, entertaining, manga, ecchi ...
Audience:
teens, teen fantasy, girls' night, teen drama
Plot:
school, supernatural ability, high school life, teenage life, drastic change of life, high school, tragedy, teenage boy, blackmail, heroic mission, super powers, fight ...
Place:
japan
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
The Ciraulo family lives in the miserable district of Palermo called "Zen". When one of their children dies in a shootout between mafia gangsters they receive compensation and buy a luxury black Volvo. Things go wrong when Trancredi, ...
Style:
captivating, psychological, light, humorous, emotional ...
Plot:
working class, tragedy, family relations, family problems, parents and children, society, mafia, loss of child, murder, friendship, grief, poverty ...
Time:
70s, 21st century
Place:
italy, sicily
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Genre: Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
Chise Hatori, 15 years old. Lost, without hope, and without family, she is bought for money – not by another person, but by a non-human sorcerer named Elias. Though she hesitates, she begins life anew as his apprentice and future wife.
Style:
anime, romantic, enigmatic, captivating, dark fantasy ...
Plot:
drastic change of life, first love, changing lives, magic, dragon, supernatural, fairy, young girl, life is a bitch, friendship, mysterious stranger, demon ...
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Genre: Animation, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: Japan
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
Mihama Academy—on the surface, a closed learning environment established to nurture students who find themselves at odds with the world around them; in actuality, an orchard-cum-prison built to preserve fruit that has fallen too far from its tree. ...
Style:
anime, psychological, ecchi, exciting, captivating ...
Audience:
teen drama
Plot:
life is a bitch, hardship, harem, teenage boy, teenage girl, tragedy, teenage crush, evil, juvenile delinquency, female nudity, student, survival ...
Is relevant?
626K
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA, China
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
In the futuristic action thriller Looper, time travel will be invented but it will be illegal and only available on the black market. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past where a looper, a ...
Style:
futuristic, mind bending, thought provoking, neo noir, cerebral ...
Audience:
family friendly, boys' night, adult
Plot:
time travel, time loop, distopia, hitman, time paradox, cyberpunk, time, self sacrifice, assassin, changing the past or future, organized crime, revenge ...
Time:
future, 2040s, near future, distant future, year 2012 ...
Place:
shanghai, kansas, seattle, usa
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
When Yadomi Jinta was a child, he was a central piece in a group of close friends. In time, however, these childhood friends drifted apart, and when they became high school students, they had long ceased to think of each other as friends.
One of ...
Style:
sentimental, anime, touching, serious, emotional ...
Plot:
ghost, unrequited love, friendship, supernatural, tragedy, death of friend, haunted by the past, friends, teenage life, imaginary, hopes, slice of life ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
japan, asia
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Genre: Drama
Country: Finland
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
On April 13th 1976, a devastating munitions factory accident shook the town of Lapua, Finland. Hundreds of kilograms of gunpowder ignited, causing an explosion that took the lives of 40 workers. Lapua 1976 tells a story of love, life, perseverance, ...
Style:
psychological, captivating, sentimental, serious, thrilling ...
Plot:
tragedy, grief, love, male female relationship, disaster, explosions, massive explosion, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, love affair, female protagonist, relationships, couple relations ...
Time:
70s, year 1976
Place:
finland
Is relevant?
528
Genre: Action, Drama
Country: Armenia, Russia
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
«Spitak» tells the story of the most devastating and largest (in terms of casualties) Armenian earthquake that happened on December 7, 1988. This day went down in history as the day of a horrible disaster, which claimed the lives of over 25,000 ...
Style:
disturbing, suspenseful, emotional, captivating, suspense ...
Plot:
natural disaster, tragedy, hopes, grief, loss, disaster, tragic event, destruction, family tragedy, hell on earth, survival, mourning ...
Place:
armenia, russia, soviet union, moscow russia
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Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
A suburban family struggles with the death of their 19 year-old son, following an overdose of heroin that was laced with fentanyl. The film explores the question of who and what is responsible for this tragedy.
Style:
psychological, captivating, disturbing, emotional, realistic ...
Plot:
drug overdose, tragedy, drug, grief, heroin, loss, family drama, family tragedy, family problems, life is a bitch, drug abuse, loss of child ...
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60K
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: Russia
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
In a Russian coastal town, Kolya is forced to fight the corrupt mayor when he is told that his house will be demolished. He recruits a lawyer friend to help, but the man's arrival brings further misfortune for Kolya and his family.
Style:
depressing, bleak, atmospheric, thought provoking, emotional ...
Plot:
lawyer, adultery, corruption, politics, courtroom, poverty, small town, corrupt mayor, alcohol abuse, drunk, alcoholism, small town life ...
Time:
2010s, year 2014, 21st century
Place:
russia, soviet union
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Genre: Biography, Drama, Family
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
A drama based on the true story of a college professor's bond with the abandoned dog he takes into his home.
Style:
touching, emotional, sad, heartbreaking, sentimental ...
Audience:
family outing, kids, chick flick, family friendly, girls' night ...
Plot:
dog, friendship, loyalty, animal, pets, human animal relationship, life & death, loss of friend, loneliness, loss, death, friends ...
Time:
year 2009, 2000s, 1930s
Place:
japan, rhode island, usa
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Genre: Romance
Country: India
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
Tej, a youngster who's highly attached to his family, is banished from his home by his uncle. He then finds himself in London, where he falls in love with Nandini. After long pursuit, he manages to win over her heart, but before she could even ...
Style:
romantic, captivating, tear jerker, emotional, tragic ending ...
Plot:
love story, tragedy, family bonds, love and romance, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, in love, fall in love, tragic love, couple relations, male female relationship, romantic relationship, relationships ...
Place:
london
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Country: China
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
Chen Yutong, a student at a girls' high school, suffers from school bullying. Her mother, Li Han, is unable to save her daughter from “hell”, and everyone around her turns a “blind eye” to the violence brewing in the collective ...
Style:
suspenseful, psychological, thrilling, captivating, dramatic ...
Audience:
teen drama
Plot:
school bullying, bullying, grief, tragedy, child sexual abuse, teenage girl, child abuse, revenge, high school, middle school, social realism, family tragedy ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the ...
Style:
suspense, exciting, psychotronic, futuristic, intense ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
post apocalypse, ape, gorilla, talking animal, planet of the apes, future war, chimpanzee, revenge, near death experience, journey, animal, killer animal ...
Time:
2010s, near future, future, 2040s, year 2017
Place:
north america
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14K
Genre: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 161 min.
Story:
Saxophone player Charlie Parker comes to New York in 1940. He is quickly noticed for his remarkable way of playing. He becomes a drug addict but his loving wife Chan tries to help him.
Style:
atmospheric, psychological, factual, stylized, realistic ...
Plot:
jazz, music, biopic, drug abuse, addiction, heroin, drug addict, musician, childhood, character study, musician's life, showbiz ...
Time:
1940s, 1950s, year 1988, 20th century, 50s
Place:
usa, brooklyn new york city, africa
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219K
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
Jasmine French used to be on the top of the heap as a New York socialite, but now is returning to her estranged sister in San Francisco utterly ruined. As Jasmine struggles with her haunting memories of a privileged past bearing dark realities she ...
Style:
depressing, psychological, realistic, cynical, philosophical ...
Plot:
depression, riches to rags, starting over, narcissism, suicide, family drama, relationships, tragedy, mental health, sisters, mission, high society ...
Time:
year 2013, 2010s, 90s, 21st century
Place:
san francisco, new york, california, usa, new jersey
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
As the 15th anniversary of a fatal high school shooting approaches, former pupil Diana McFee is haunted by memories of the tragedy. After losing her best friend Maureen in the attack, Diana has been profoundly affected by the incident - her ...
Style:
psychological, emotional, sincere, suspense, mindfuck ...
Audience:
teens, chick flick, girls' night, teen drama
Plot:
high school, school shooting, adultery, best friend, murder, tragedy, guilt, school massacre, self sacrifice, adulthood, haunted by the past, teenager ...
Time:
year 2007, future
Place:
connecticut
Is relevant?
461K
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
Los Angeles citizens with vastly separate lives collide in interweaving stories of race, loss and redemption.
Style:
touching, inspirational, sincere, sexy, gloomy ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
racism, police, redemption, prejudice, plot twist, racial tension, racist, multiple storylines, sexual harassment, social injustice, class differences, interracial relations ...
Time:
year 2004, 2000s, 21st century
Place:
los angeles, usa, california, persia, puerto rico ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Nuclear war in the United States is portrayed in a realistic and believable manner. The story is told through the eyes of a woman who is struggling to take care of her family. The entire movie takes place in a small suburban town outside San ...
Style:
depressing, disturbing, tense, apocalyptic, serious ...
Plot:
nuclear war, nuclear holocaust, cold war, dystopian future, apocalypse, post apocalypse, tragedy, small town, death, visceral, danger, parents and children ...
Time:
20th century, future, year 1983, 80s, near future
Place:
california, usa, bay area, san francisco
Is relevant?
15K
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: France, UK, USA
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
Set in Baroque France, a scheming widow and her lover make a bet regarding the corruption of a recently married woman. The lover, Valmont, bets that he can seduce her, even though she is an honorable woman. If he wins, he can have his lover to do as ...
Style:
sexy, period piece, costume drama, independent film, realistic ...
Audience:
girls' night, adult
Plot:
infidelity, betrayal, virgin, couple relations, manipulation, seduction, hypocrisy, virginity, tragedy, manipulative woman, love triangle, marriage ...
Time:
18th century, year 1989, georgian era, 20th century, 80s ...
Place:
france, paris france, eastern europe, europe
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Music, Romance, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
Rock Opera version of Phantom Of The Opera with elements of Faust. Record producer Swan steals both the music and the girl (Phoenix) from composer Leach. Disfigured Leach plans revenge on Swan and his rock palace, The Paradise, and becomes The ...
Style:
gothic, black comedy, independent film, scary, humorous ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
deal with the devil, rock opera, masked man, rock, vengeance, rock and roll, macabre, rock star, record company, childhood, hopes, tragedy ...
Time:
20th century, 70s, year 1974, 80s
Place:
new york, cincinnati ohio, liverpool
Is relevant?
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: West Germany
Duration: 138 min.
Story:
This movie portrays the drug scene in Berlin in the 70s, following tape recordings of Christiane F. 14 years old Christiane lives with her mother and little sister in a typical multi-storey apartment building in Berlin. She's fascinated by the ...
Style:
depressing, disturbing, rough, bleak, serious ...
Audience:
teens, girls' night, teen drama
Plot:
addiction, drug addiction, heroin, drug abuse, drug addict, downfall, junkie, drug overdose, teenage girl, friendship, teenage life, teenage prostitution ...
Time:
70s, 80s, year 1981
Place:
berlin germany, west berlin west germany, europe, west germany, germany ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
A River Runs Through is a cinematographically stunning true story of Norman Maclean. The story follows Norman and his brother Paul through the experiences of life and growing up, and how their love of fly fishing keeps them together despite varying ...
Style:
sentimental, touching, period piece, inspirational, thought provoking ...
Plot:
coming of age, fishing, father son relationship, childhood, river, brother brother relationship, beautiful scenery, self discovery, brothers, wilderness, death of brother, gambling ...
Time:
1900s, 1920s, 1910s, year 1992, 1930s ...
Place:
montana, usa
Is relevant?
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 119 min.
Story:
Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two thugs who tried to break into/steal his truck. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader ...
Style:
cerebral, rough, serious, clever, disturbing ...
Audience:
boys' night, date night, teens, teen drama
Plot:
gang, skinhead, racism, prison, neo nazism, neo nazi, character change, nazism, juvenile delinquency, murder, politics, african american ...
Time:
20th century, year 1998, 90s
Place:
los angeles, usa, california, america, north america ...
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Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 103 min.
Story:
Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the ...
Style:
suspense, neo noir, dark, suspenseful, tense ...
Plot:
dark hero, stephen king, destiny, macabre, supernatural ability, premonition, supernatural, coma, paranoia, true love, psychic, snow ...
Time:
80s, 20th century, year 1983, 70s, future
Place:
maine, usa, new hampshire, canada
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
After losing both parents in a fatal plane crash, teenager Ryuuichi Kashima must adjust to his new life as the guardian of his younger brother Kotarou. Although Ryuuichi is able to maintain a friendly and kindhearted demeanor, Kotarou is a reserved ...
Style:
shoujo, anime, feel good, sincere, humorous ...
Audience:
teens, kids
Plot:
parenting, high school life, friendship, society, slice of life, school, siblings, orphan, high school, school club, tragedy, babysitter ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
japan
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
Stingo, a young writer, moves to Brooklyn in 1947 to begin work on his first novel. As he becomes friendly with Sophie and her lover Nathan, he learns that she is a Holocaust survivor. Flashbacks reveal her harrowing story, from pre-war prosperity ...
Style:
depressing, sad, serious, heartbreaking, crying ...
Audience:
date night
Plot:
holocaust, world war two, against humanity, nazi, concentration camp, relationships, writers, wartime life, passion, melancholy, obsession, tragedy ...
Time:
20th century, 1940s, year 1982, 1930s, year 1947 ...
Place:
poland, new york, middle east, usa, brooklyn new york city ...
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