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A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
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A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints (2006)

Dito, a writer in L.A., goes home to Astoria, Queens, after a 15-year absence when his mother calls to say his father's ill. In a series of flashbacks we see the young Dito, his parents, his four closest friends, and his girl Laurie, as each tries to navigate family, race, loyalty, sex, coming of ag …e, violence, and wanting out. A ball falls onto the subway tracks at a station, small things get out of hand. Can Dito go home again? (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of age
Themes:
prejudicetraumahopeillnessdrug useracismangermemoryfuneraldrinkingprisonsuicidelovemurderfriendship …death (See All)
Mood:
high school
Locations:
airplane tripfire escaperooftopkitchenlos angeles californiaairplaneswimming poolchurchnew york city
Characters:
writer directorchildhood friendaunt nephew relationshipuncle nephew relationshipinterracial relationshipsingle motherwritermusicianteenage boyteenage girlbrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanfather son relationship …mother son relationshipfamily relationships (See All)
Period:
year 2005year 19862000s1980s
Story:
adaptation directed by original authorsubway stationprison visitationknife throwingbased on bookloss of frienddog walkerreference to lionel richierikers island new york citywhite castleboys' clubreference to jobpistachioconey islandtape deck …based on memoirabusive parentradiatorreference to the biblemalletmother son reunionpopsicletrashcanqueens new york cityhit by a trainjuvenile delinquencyscottishnew yorkerreturning homefather son reunionpuerto ricansaintn wordseizurestairwayhomecominghit with a baseball batsurprise after end creditsloss of brotherjuvenile delinquentabusive fatherbruiseblack eyehit on the headconvenience storenovelistheadphonesstreet lifedeath of friendnosebleedgroup of friendsvandalismballoonanswering machinepot smokingloyaltykissing while having sexpoemblack americansubtitled scenepremarital sexgraffititypewriterclassdeath of brotherpigscene during end creditsbaseball batreadingprologueauthorflash forwardtalking to the cameraracial slurchild abusenonlinear timelinesubwayboxingbridgeeatingclassroommarijuanabookshootingbare buttdrinkwatching tvurinationfoodbeatingvoice over narrationtelephone callpistolknifetitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditymale nuditykissviolenceflashbacksexthreesomegundog (See All)

The Basketball Diaries (1995)
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The Basketball Diaries (1995)

Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his … mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of ageindependent filmautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie
Themes:
illnessdrug useangermemorydrinkingprisondeathfriendshipmurderdrugsreligionmoneydrunkennessrobberycorruption …theftbrutalityhumiliationmental illnessabusedyingdrug addiction (See All)
Mood:
high schoolrainnightmarenight
Locations:
fire escaperooftopkitchenchurchnew york cityhospitalrestauranthotelsnowbathtubbuswheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice car …citycatholic churchcar theftcatholic schoolschool shooting (See All)
Characters:
writerteenage boyteenage girlbrother brother relationshipfriendafrican americanmother son relationshippoliceteenagerprostituteteacherstudentpolicemanpriest …thiefbest friendbullylatinocatholicself destructiveness (See All)
Story:
based on bookloss of friendjuvenile delinquencyjuvenile delinquentstreet lifedeath of friendnosebleedgroup of friendspoemblack americanclassprologuetalking to the cameraracial slureating …classroomshootingdrinkwatching tvurinationfoodbeatingvoice over narrationtelephone callknifecigarette smokingfemale nuditymale nuditykisssexgunbased on novelbloodmasturbationmale rear nudityfightphotographchaseerectionbased on true storycryingunderweartesticlesshot in the chestface slapshotgunslow motion scenecondomarrestundressingfalling from heightvomitingrifletearsrunningcafebathroomneighborprostitutionjailhallucinationprayerrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippertelephoneshot in the backswimmingbragangbasketballdrug dealercocainedinertoiletcoffinspankinglooking at the cameraconfessionparkpublic nuditydrug addicthotel roomkeylocker roomfantasy sequencestorytellinglightningringdiaryprankscargyminjectionpursuithigh school studentcrossthreatbasementstagepoetreference to william shakespeareheroincoachapplausetv newspornographysyringeteen angstathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledrugice creamcrucifixstealingdrug abuseassaultwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudienceapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carbloody nosepillshypocrisykickingjunkieschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessconfessionalgun held to headdegradationstonedhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicebummale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerpool halldoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketdrug tripman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All)

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Boyz N The Hood (1991)
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Boyz N The Hood (1991)

John Singleton's portrayal of social problems in inner-city Los Angeles takes the form of a tale of three friends growing up together 'in the 'hood.' Half-brothers Doughboy and Ricky Baker are foils for each other's personality, presenting very different approaches to the tough lives they face. Rick …y is the 'All-American' athlete, looking to win a football scholarship to USC and seeks salvation through sports, while 'Dough' succumbs to the violence, alcohol, and crime surrounding him in his environment, but maintains a strong sense of pride and code of honor. Between these two is their friend Tre, who is lucky to have a father, 'Furious' Styles, to teach him to have the strength of character to do what is right and to always take responsibility for his actions. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of ageindependent filmcult filmblack comedytragedyteen movie
Themes:
racismangerfriendshipmurderdeathrevengedrugsmoneyescapegangsterdeath of fatherpovertydysfunctional familyrivalryhome invasion …crueltyvengeancepolice brutalitymurder of brother (See All)
Mood:
high school
Locations:
los angeles californiachurchrestaurantschoolcarhelicopterwheelchairurban settingpolice carsinging in a carschool teacher
Characters:
single motherteenage boyteenage girlbrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshiptattoo …teacherpolice officerbabytough guylittle boyex husband ex wife relationship (See All)
Period:
1980s1990syear 1991year 1984
Story:
loss of friendn wordloss of brotherjuvenile delinquentconvenience storedeath of friendpremarital sexdeath of brotherprologueflash forwardracial slurshootingbare buttbeatingpistol …knifecigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudityviolencesexgunbloodmale rear nudityfemale rear nudityfightdancingnipplespartychasecorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorarrestbrawlrifleheld at gunpointbeerrunninginterrogationhandcuffsrevolvertelephoneshot in the backf wordgay slurgangdrug dealermontagefootballmapman with glassesno opening creditsfishingchild in perilshot in the legattempted murderdrug addictvirgindangerlocker roomstorytellinglong taketragic eventstalkingdeath of sonsadnessdirectorial debutex convicthatesingle parentak 47machismouziteen angstwhat happened to epiloguedesireelectronic music scoreloss of virginitysurvivortitle based on songloss of loved oneamerican footballkicked in the stomachvideotapecovered in bloodskateboardmilkhomicidedrug dealingtensionrap musicunderage drinkingconfrontationloss of sonhatreddeath threatjunkiepunched in the chestghettoblood on shirtracisttitle at the endbarbecueattractionethnic slurdeath of loved oneneighborhoodmelancholyshot multiple timesthanksgivingvietnam veteranstreet gangcar drivingadvertisementbitternessyoung version of characterreal estateweightliftinggang violencesexual promiscuitybillboarddouble barreled shotgunurban decayfilm starts with textsawed off shotgunmeat cleaverpalm treedeath of boyfrienddrive by shootingparaplegicintentionally misspelled titlehip hop musicblack copfast food restaurantclimbing out a windowsocial decayattempted robberyvolkswagen beetlegangstachild swearingcapgentrificationrescue attemptconspiracy theoristpagerloss of boyfriendgangsta gripafrolowriderroman catholicdominoessouth central los angelesmagnum handgunblack familypacifierfat childfavoritismlow ridercollege boundtrain trackafrican american musicressentimentblack directorblack slanglive in girlfriendchevrolet impala convertiblemortgage broker (See All)

Menace II Society (1993)
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Menace II Society (1993)

This urban nightmare chronicles several days in the life of Caine Lawson, following his high-school graduation, as he attempts to escape his violent existence in the projects of Watts, CA.

Subgenre:
coming of ageindependent filmcult filmblack comedyteen movie
Themes:
hopeangerprisondeathlovemurderfriendshiprevengedrugsmoneybetrayalpregnancyfeardrunkennessescape …gangsterrobberypsychopathdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of motherparanoiahumiliationexecutiondyingvengeancepolice brutalitynear death experience (See All)
Mood:
high schoolgoreneo noirarchive footageaffection
Locations:
los angeles californiahospitalcarurban settingpolice stationgas stationinner city
Characters:
single motherbrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippoliceteenagerpolice officerdetectivepolice detectivemuslimcousin cousin relationship …grandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshippolice chasepolice dog (See All)
Period:
1990s1970s
Story:
n wordjuvenile delinquentconvenience storestreet lifedeath of friendpremarital sexflash forwardracial slurshootingwatching tvbeatingvoice over narrationpistolknifecigarette smoking …bare chested maleflashbackviolencegundognumber in titlebloodfightpartychasethree word titlesurprise endingshootoutshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facearrestgunfightbrawlvomitingheld at gunpointbeersunglassesinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordsurvivalfoot chasegay slurorphanflashlightgangcaliforniadrug dealercocaineprisonerhouseno opening creditsanti herochild in perilcontroversydrug addictorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathproduct placementlightningstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderlong takehigh school studentloss of fatherthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutloss of motherprofanityshot in the armheroinhatesingle parentcrime bossmachismouzicard gamepokerstreetheavy rainslow motiontold in flashbackjail cellroman numeral in titlekicked in the stomachvideotapecovered in bloodparking garagehonorhomicidedrug dealingdrug overdosethugswitchbladestealing a carunderage drinkingdual wieldhatredescape attemptblack and white scenebible quoteghettoblood on shirtrainstormbarbecuerelease from prisonethnic slurhustlerdesert eaglemarijuana jointgraduationstorehigh school teachercar drivingpistol whipfemale teacheroverdosekoreanvulgarityurban decaypolice interrogationshot in the handsubmachine gundrive by shootingcarjackingblaxploitationtragic endingshrinefade to blackdreadlockssocial decayattempted robberygangstaslow motion action scenechild swearingchild with a gungangsta griphoodlumlatin americanchop shopdominoesdrive thrudeath of cousinconvenience store robberyurban violencemuslim convertice cream vanblack slangwatts riotschevrolet impala convertible (See All)

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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who's been training him for his upcoming role...

Subgenre:
cult filmblack comedy
Themes:
funeraldrinkingsuicidefriendshipdeathmurderkidnappingchristmasmoneytorturedrunkennessfilmmakingincestrobberytheft …surveillancehomophobiachildhood (See All)
Mood:
high schoolsatireneo noircar chase
Locations:
rooftoplos angeles californiaairplaneswimming poolnew york cityhospitalbarbeachhotelbusnightclubairportpolice carlakemotel
Characters:
uncle nephew relationshipteenage boyteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshiphomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipteacherdetectivepolicemanactorsister sister relationship …thiefactressnative americanlustemployer employee relationshippolice shootoutsuicide by gunshotold frienddream girlairplane stewardesshomosexual kissgay detective (See All)
Period:
christmas party
Story:
abusive fathernovelistbaseball batreadingprologuetalking to the camerachild abusenonlinear timelinebridgebookshootingdrinkwatching tvurinationbeating …voice over narrationpistolcigarette smokingfemale nuditydoggunviolencekissflashbackbased on novelbloodfemale frontal nudityfightpartyleg spreadingsurprise endingerectionpantiesfondlingcell phoneshootoutcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestblondeshot in the headshotgunpunched in the faceundressingfalling from heightlierunningdead bodybathroomrobotrevolvermanhattan new york cityshot in the backswimmingcleavagegay slurambushvideo camerafemale pubic hairfishanti heroscantily clad femalecoffindrawingunderwater scenevanattempted murderelectrocutionauditionchristmas treeshot in the shoulderfemale removes her clothescheerleaderwitnessdirectorial debutshot in the armbearsleepingcross dressingtrustgirl in pantiesrunawayprivate detectivechainsawicetv newsdestinyno pantiesnipples visible through clothingbreaking and enteringwoundrepetition in titlecookelephantmagicianpatientstealingsanta clausspidercarnivalfatechokingmental institutionretirementburglarsevered fingerbuddyburglarykicked in the crotchmental hospitalframe upaccidental killingdeath of sisterfilm producercanered pantiesreckless drivingdead girlvideo surveillancemental patientface masknotebookrobberset uppedophiliacremationnovelpistol whipfemale removes her dressfilm crewchild molestationtv commercialyoung version of characterlawsuitcliniccredit cardbeach housecookiemissingswimming underwaterepiloguehearserussian roulettecluetimes square manhattan new york cityrainbowhiding under a bedchapter headingsbaltimore marylandborn again christianportdiceprivate eyecasketfinding a dead bodyfleeingindianaluggagepassing outfingerhigh school friendcricketsearch for fatherfoster careanimated opening creditsfalling asleepplastic bagbiological fatherrobbery gone awryreference to marlon brandogay straight relationsdenver coloradochristmas decorationmorse codeneonscreen testhotel desk clerkvenice beach californiadead body in a car trunkfalling off a balconyi.d.reference to imdbairplane ticketreference to kurt cobainderringerelectrical torturemagic actartificial respirationmethod actingelvis presley impersonatortheatre marqueetv announcerstage nameparking attendantdetective sergeantreference to gene kellybirth control pillgay straight alliancedoodlingsawed in half magic actwood pilebreaking someone's noselunch wagonprobabilitythe one that got awayaging parentdemerolreference to joe pesciwiping off fingerprintspie eating competitionreference to olivia newton johnpain pillreference to drew barrymoreslamming a door on someone's fingersthrowing a drink glassurinating on a dead body (See All)

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The Wackness (2008)
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The Wackness (2008)

Friendship, love, and coming of age in New York City, summer of 1994. Luke Shapiro has just graduated from high school, sells marijuana, and trades pot for therapy from a psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Squires. Luke is attracted to a classmate, Stephanie, who's out of his league and Squires' step-daughte …r. By July, he's hanging out with Stephanie, taking her on his rounds selling pot out of an ice-cream pushcart. Then things take a turn. In the background, Squires and his wife as well as Luke's parents are having their troubles. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of ageindependent filmerotic fantasy
Themes:
drug usedrinkingfriendshiploveinfidelitydrugsmoneydrunkennessdivorcelonelinessparanoiadepressiondysfunctional familyunrequited lovefalling in love …first love (See All)
Mood:
high schoolhip hop
Locations:
rooftopnew york citybarbeachtrainbicycleelevatorlakeoceansex in shower
Characters:
musicianteenage boyteenage girlfriendafrican americanmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippoliceteenagermother daughter relationshippolice officerpolicemandancer …best friendpsychiatristolder man younger woman relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipdoctor patient relationshipsuicide by hangingstepfather stepdaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationshipparty girlsuicide by drowningconsidering suicidesuicide by pills (See All)
Period:
1990ssummeryear 1994
Story:
headphonesstreet lifepot smokingpremarital sexgraffitireadingprologuesubwaymarijuanabookbare buttdrinkwatching tvurinationvoice over narration …telephone callpistoltitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditymale nuditygunkissdogsexmasturbationmale rear nuditydancingphotographpartyerectionshowercryingdreammachine gunmirrorslow motion scenecondomarrestundressingvomitingbeertearssex standing upbathroomcollegejailvoyeurreference to jesus christguitarmanhattan new york citysubjective cameraswimmingnewspapercandledrug dealermontagecocainesuicide attempttoiletunderwater scenecoffeebartenderparkfantasy sequencepay phonemassagecharacter says i love youhandgunobscene finger gesturetherapyfreeze framesexual fantasyloss of virginitylistening to musicice creamjail cellexerciseguitaristdrug abusetherapisteccentricphone boothswimsuitvirginitypillsnew jerseyattempted suicidehypocrisyunderage drinkingbackpackpet dogcigarette lightercard playingnintendoraised middle fingertuxedobrushing teethmarital problemworld trade center manhattan new york cityferrymidlife crisisfast motion scenemale virginimpotencenarrated by charactersandwichbongshortscentral park manhattan new york cityevictionmen's bathroomsnorting cocainejukeboxstonermasseusedrug dealmaking outtape recordingunconsciousnessstonedpopularitybeach housecdplaying a video gamereindeeraudio cassettealtered version of studio logopsychoanalysisbroken heartaerobicshomeless personpsychotherapyheatpremature ejaculationhigh school graduationboom boxcrossword puzzlewife leaves husbandbailgeneration xcassette tapehidden moneyillegal drugspagerwriting on a wallempire state building manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylansweatingsocial outcastshared showerwatching pornographygame boycheating on wifemagic mushroompeepholesummer jobprescription drugsbeeperdancing in the streetwanting a divorceattempted drowningreference to kurt cobaingraduation partyrotterdam netherlandswater ballooneye dropsforeign exchange studentterrierbongo drumdog urinationoutdoor showerritalincrying during sexeuphoriahigh school yearbookscratching facereference to goldilocks and the three bearsgraduation cap and gownreference to pearl jamworkout video40 ozmagic markerwest highland white terrierflushing drugs down a toiletpush cartcigarette behind earpracticing a line of conversationreference to rudy giulianialcohol in brown paper bagapartment evictionice cream cartblowing smoke ringscharacter lies about agefalling out of lovereference to boyz ii men (See All)

Hustle & Flow (2005)
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Hustle & Flow (2005)

Aspiring emcee DJay works the angles to get his first record made with help from assorted people in his Memphis 'hood. And when he hears that hip-hop superstar Skinny Black is heading to his area, he throws together a supreme hustle to grab Skinny's attention.

Subgenre:
tragedy
Themes:
drug usedrinkingprisonfriendshipdeathlovemurderchristmasreligionmoneypregnancydrunkennesssamurai
Mood:
high schoolrainhip hop
Locations:
churchbarrestaurantnightclubpolice carstrip clubschool bus
Characters:
interracial relationshipmusicianfriendafrican americanmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerprostitutepolicemandancer …babyreference to godpimpgo go dancer (See All)
Story:
prison visitationpopsicleconvenience storeblack americanbridgemarijuanashootingdrinkbeatingtelephone callpistolcigarette smokingfemale nuditygunsex …dogviolencekissbloodfightdancingsingingthree word titlepunctuation in titlecryingsongshootoutdreamunderwearface slappunched in the facearresttearscafeneighborpianojailreference to jesus christprayerstrippertoiletbartenderlimousinemicrophonelocker roompianisthandgunampersand in titledrug dealinghookerprison guardrap musicegyptpool tablemakeuprapperchoirsongwriterclassmatemidlife crisishustlerchauffeurdjmarijuana jointearphonesplaying pooleiffel tower parisevictionexotic dancermen's bathroomjukeboxradio stationdrug dealflarelistening to a radiourinetennesseepyramidstatue of liberty new york citybumpawnshopcar radiopole dancervending machinekeyboardmemphis tennesseerentradio djtruck stopcassette tapetricyclesongwritingomenchurch choirmount everestlava lampcutlasssound engineercrotch rubreference to the easter bunnysound proofingmeat loaf (See All)

The Perks Of Being A Wallflower (2012)
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The Perks Of Being A Wallflower (2012)

Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this is about 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The intr …overt freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of ageteen movieperiod film
Themes:
illnessdrug usememorydrinkingsuicidelovefriendshipdrugschristmasjealousyfeardanceincestseductionloneliness …depressioncancerguiltdatingmental illnesspoetryabusebullyingunrequited lovehomophobiabreak updyingwritingcheatingfirst lovedying from cancerdeath of best friendsuicide of friend (See All)
Mood:
high school
Locations:
churchhospitalrestaurantsnowtrucktunnelcatholic churchpennsylvaniaschool dancekitchen knife
Characters:
aunt nephew relationshipwriterteenage boyteenage girlbrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualteenagerdoctor …singerboybrother sister relationshipteachergirlpolicemandancerphotographerpriestbest friendreference to godgay kissbullylittle boyteacher student relationshippsychiatristcatholicgay teenagergay relationshipcatholic priestboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendstepbrother stepsister relationshipnew friend (See All)
Period:
1990syear 1991
Story:
adaptation directed by original authorhomecomingdeath of friendtypewriterclassreadingflash forwardracial slurchild abuseeatingclassroommarijuanabookshootingdrink …watching tvfoodbeatingvoice over narrationtelephone callknifekissflashbackbased on novelfightdancingphotographsingingpartycryingcar accidentmirrorface slapslow motion scenepunched in the facecamerawritten by directorcondomsecretlettertearsrunningbirthdaycafebathroomcollegehallucinationreference to jesus christprayertelephonef wordsubjective cameragay slurbedroomwinecandlefootballsuicide attemptdinnerdrivingapologypainlibraryvirginchristmas treecollege studentprankhigh school studentcheerleaderglassesrock 'n' rollsadnesssix word titlereference to william shakespearetrustteenage sexpickup truckbirthday cakeeyeglassescloseted homosexualhuggingfireplacelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicsexual abuseice creamred dresshappinessamerican footballmovie theaterimpersonationnew year's evecrushvirginityclockpromisebuddhistmovie theatrenicknameinnocencepillssufferingmobile phonebackstagepunched in the stomachsexismkaraoketaking a picturemental hospitalfootball playertheatre audiencefirst kisschristmas evesurprisevoice over letterlong titlelonermale male kissdressing roomnervous breakdownholding handschildhood memorymale virgingothgraduation12 year oldshynessvietnam veteranchristmas presentbirthday presentcafeteriateenage lovefirst dateadolescencechild molestationblackoutlooking out a windowharmonicaponytailschool principallsd16 year old15 year oldstonedkiss on the lipsunhappinessgiving a toastveganhazingtutoreasterpromaudio cassettehouse partylip synchingcar radioteenage crushdance scene11 year oldwriting a letterabusive boyfriendwhite brasuicide notegoth girlmassstudyingpittsburgh pennsylvaniasaying gracerecord storehigh school graduationletter writingfootball gamehigh school seniorreference to santa clausaspiring writerenglish teachersing alongholy communionscreenplay adapted by authorcaught in the actreference to frank sinatracrossing selfchristmas seasonreference to charles dickenslord's prayertruth or darehigh school dancehigh school principalblowing out candlecherryheartbeatteen drinkingintrovertbased on young adult novelfootball stadiumshort haircold the temperatureschool lockershort haired femalefirst day of schooltouching someone's breastsshoplifternew year's daymilkshakechildhood flashback9 year oldfriendship between teenshigh school promaunt nephew incestpunk girlsign of the crosshappy new year7 year olddouble datedeath of auntreference to new york citysocial lifeblowing out candles on a birthday cakedrugged foodlistening to music on headphonesschoolboy crushschool cafeteriacaught kissing3d glasseslast day of schoolenglish classfacial injuryprincipal's officeacid triphigh on drugsteen partybrownie the foodinfinitytheatre marqueereference to billie holidaysanta claus hatsnow angelgoing away partytripping someonehigh school lifereference to the smithsshovelling snowsinging along with a recordcollege acceptance lettergraduation cap and gownmale ponytailmix tapewriting a poemwallflowerhomecoming dancereference to harvard university45 recordingash wednesdaycollege acceptanceexamination resultshigh school prankmale in dragpaperbackschoolfightsat testreference to harvey milkreference to seattle washingtonshooting oneselfshop classhigh school freshmanmale slaps a femalenew suitreference to columbia universityone year time spanphone hang uprocky horror picture showapology for kissreference to fay wrayreference to to kill a mockingbird the novels.a.t.secret santa (See All)

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Harsh Times (2005) is one of the best movies like A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
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Harsh Times (2005)

Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best friend is pressured by his girlfriend Sylvia to find a job, but Jim is more interested in hanging out and making cash from small heists, while trying t …o get a law enforcement job so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent film
Themes:
drug useangermemorydrinkingdeathmurderfriendshipdrugspregnancydrunkennessdeceptionrobberycorruptiontheftpsychopath …datingunemployment (See All)
Mood:
rainnightmare
Locations:
los angeles californiabarurban settingpolice carmexico
Characters:
boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanhusband wife relationshippolicetattooprostitutepolice officerpolicemandancerlawyerthieflatinoex soldier
Story:
convenience storeanswering machinepot smokingblack americanreadingprologueeatingmarijuanashootingdrinkwatching tvurinationfoodbeatingpistol …cigarette smokinggunkissviolencebloodfightdancingphotographexplosionpartychaseshootoutdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facecomputerletterlierifleheld at gunpointbeersunglassesrunningdead bodyshot in the backfoot chasegay slurdrug dealerthroat slittingfbiliarcorrupt coptwenty somethinggrenadewatching a moviemilkmexicanhookermiddle eastgrocery storebreakupmobile phonespanishjob interviewsmugglingpool tablepunched in the stomachkicked in the crotchpost traumatic stress disorderspecial forcesdeceitbrushing teethgovernment agentreckless drivingillegal immigrantlyingstreet gangplaying pooldrug smugglingnight visiondrunk drivingdrug dealdrug traffickingmercy killingcolombiainterracial coupleironingbreaking a bottle over someone's headlapdunwed pregnancystealing moneybilingualvisamexican immigrantlatin americanhomeland securityrecruitmilitary veteranlos angeles police departmentsurrogate brotherpolygraphurine samplejob huntingvinegarturkey basterpersian gulf war (See All)

Me And Earl And The Dying Girl (2015)
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Me And Earl And The Dying Girl (2015)

Seventeen-year-old Greg has managed to become part of every social group at his Pittsburgh high school without having any friends, but his life changes when his mother forces him to befriend Rachel, a girl he once knew in Hebrew school who has leukemia.

Subgenre:
coming of ageindependent filmblack comedyteen moviefilm parody
Themes:
illnessdrug useangermemorydrinkingfriendshipdeathsurrealismtorturedeath of fathercancergriefdatinghumiliationdying …regret (See All)
Mood:
high school
Locations:
hospitalbuselevatorschool bus
Characters:
single motherteenage boyteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattooboyjewish …reference to godself referentialself hatetheatre student (See All)
Story:
stairwayheadphonespot smokingblack americanclassprologueflash forwardtalking to the cameraeatingclassroommarijuanabare buttdrinkwatching tvfood …voice over narrationtelephone calldogflashbackbased on novelinterviewmasturbationfightphotographsingingcryingsongmirrorslow motion scenecomputercatsecretlettervomitingliecollegehallucinationreference to jesus christprayertelephonesurvivalbedroomambulancedrug dealermontageapologylimousinestorytellingflowerswighigh school studenttrustterminal illnessnerdlooking at oneself in a mirrorcomaice creammousetoyspiderclassical musicinterracial friendshippromisenicknamerap musicanimated sequencedespairco workerscissorssurprisee mailhologramcellphonetuxedogeeknarrated by charactercremationcafeteriasarcasmname callinglooking out a window17 year oldpopcornstonerclimbing through a windowsquirrelhearing voices15 year oldstonedunhappinesscookiesoupleukemiatestepilogueawkwardnessreference to googlehonestywakepillowpolar bearhoodiekiss on the cheekreference to richard nixonhip hop musicgogglespittsburgh pennsylvaniapanic attackhebrewoverhead shotchemotherapydoombaldnessbirthmarkhigh school seniortarantulathreat to killapple computerpretending to be deaddoorbellkindergartenharpjoke tellinglooking in a windowreference to gandhirappinglimousine driverpenis slurinner titlespityreference to andy warholgerman accentfilm fanchased by a dogschool expulsionunreliable narratorhistory teacherboys' bathroomhit in the stomachteenage drinkingreference to orson wellesstocking caphumilityschool cafeteriaaspiring filmmakertulipgroup hugreference to salvador dalicollege applicationfist bumpmotherly lovereference to francois truffautreference to akira kurosawatattoo on neckhigh school cliquecrawling on the floorreference to texashornetreference to indiareference to luis bunuelsociology professorcorsagecrying teenage girlreference to lebron jamesreference to wolverinebreasts slurcrying teenage boycuttlefishget well cardpig costumereference to julian assangereference to klaus kinskicartoon chipmunkpassive resistancereference to cat stevenscremated ashesreference to princeton universityreference to werner herzogwalking down the middle of a streetdestroying a bookreference to afghanistanreference to hugh jackmansenior prom (See All)

Blood In, Blood Out (1993)
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Blood In, Blood Out (1993)

Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East L.A. gang known as the "Vatos Locos", and the story focuses on how a violent crime and the influenc …e of narcotics alter their lives. Miklo is incarcerated and sent to San Quentin, where he makes a "home" for himself. Cruz becomes an exceptional artist, but a heroin addiction overcomes him with tragic results. Paco becomes a cop and an enemy to his "carnal", Miklo. (Read More)

Subgenre:
tragedyheistepicdisney
Themes:
prejudicedrug useracismfuneralprisondeathmurderfriendshiprevengerapemoneybetrayalrobberytheftdrug addiction
Mood:
car chase
Locations:
kitchenlos angeles californiachurchhospitalcemeterybuswheelchairpolice carprison rapepainting a car
Characters:
aunt nephew relationshipuncle nephew relationshipbrother brother relationshipfriendafrican americanfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshiptattooboynursedetective …policemandancerlawyerthiefartistlatinobiblecatholichispaniccousin cousin relationshippolice shootoutgrandfather grandson relationshipstepfather stepson relationshipdeath of boy (See All)
Period:
1980s1970s
Story:
juvenile delinquentstreet lifegraffitiracial slurboxingeatingmarijuanashootingbare buttwatching tvfoodbeatingknifecigarette smokingfemale nudity …male nudityflashbackgunsexviolencekissbloodfightdancingphotographexplosionpartychasesurprise endingshowerbased on true storyshootoutunderwearcar accidentface slapcamerapaintingriflesunglassesrunningbirthdayshot in the backcookinggangcaliforniastrangulationstabbingcocaineprisonerbirdpaintercoffinvangraveyardlibrarydrug addictorganized crimestatueinjectiontragic eventcrossratlas vegas nevadaobscene finger gestureclass differencesheroingaragehatepowerriotmachismodestinydrag queenhypodermic needleslow motionlawcrucifixdrug abuseboxerart galleryhonorburialtowelmexicandrug overdoseprison guardbribecard playingundercover copcanemale male kissgrowing upethnic slurlandlordreckless drivingmexican americanserial murderlatinaface maskgang warspit in the faceaccordionstreet marketmegalomaniacweightliftingstakeoutcripplecolombialoan sharkrehabilitationscholarshipcrotch grabroosterparolereference to ronald reagantequilabiracialmorphineu.s. marine corpsgrudgespray paintstudyingcity hallknife held to throatbandanagloveknife in the chestmuralprison riotbeverly hills californiacrossing selfguatemalarole modelostracismprobationel salvadorshooting upecuadorfoosballprotegebroken backprofessional hitblow torchlowriderpanamahalf brother half brother relationshipprison gangpain killerchicanoartificial legparoleestepbrother stepbrother relationshipdeath by overdosenarceast los angeles californiapcpwhite powerhair netaryan brotherhoodbarrioparole boardyucatanboxing clubgedsucking on fingerpaycheckreference to the los angeles lakersblack militantcholocutting one's handsan quentin penitentiarymurdered in a churchart competitionrecidivismreference to pancho villamexican gangu turncinco de mayoslamming a car door on someone's handlaw librarylos angeles river channelreference to little bo peep (See All)

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Conviction (2010)
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Conviction (2010)

Betty Anne Waters (Swank) is a high school dropout who spent nearly two decades working as a single mother while putting herself through law school, tirelessly trying to beat the system and overturn her brother's (Rockwell) unjust murder conviction.

Themes:
funeraldrinkingprisondeathfriendshipmurdermarriagerapechristmasmoneyjealousyfearinvestigationdivorcedeath of father …obsessionguiltforgivenessdancing with a baby (See All)
Mood:
high school
Locations:
churchbarpolice carcourtroomlake
Characters:
single motherbrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrentattooboybrother sister relationship …female protagonistgirlpolicemandancerphotographerbabylawyerwaitressgrandfather grandson relationship (See All)
Period:
year 1980year 1993year 1983
Story:
prison visitationpopsiclereturning homehomecomingclassflash forwardeatingclassroombare buttdrinkwatching tvfoodbeatingtelephone callknife …cigarette smokingbare chested malemale nudityflashbackdoggunviolencecharacter name in titlenuditybloodone word titlemale rear nudityfightdancingphotographcryingcell phonecorpsemirrorface slappunched in the facecomputercameraarrestundressingletterliebeertearssunglassesrunningdead bodyhandcuffsprayerstabbingbasketballwomandinertoiletfalse accusationjudgeapologytrialbartenderlimousineliarchampagnechristmas treecourtamerican flaghairy chestisolationpolicewomancharacter says i love youcabinsacrificecorrupt copstrong female characterpickup trucksupermarketbreaking and enteringlawbarncookworking classnew year's evestrong female leadbar fightpromiseremote controlprison guardshopliftinginnocenceattorneyattempted suicidedespairbribeframe upprideevidenceaerial shotconvictvoice over letternotedead mothermarital problemshamebarbed wirecandytestimonyrunning awayarmed robberyclimbing through a windowjuryhot dogdistrict attorneywrist slittingscene of the crimednawrongful convictionmassachusettsflashback within a flashbacksolitary confinementtrespassingclimbing out a windowdeath of grandfathermiscarriage of justicecourthousechristmas decorationsshacklesfoster homemedia frenzyperjurybeer bottlemerry christmasransackingforensicsconvicted felonman carrying a womanaudio flashbacklaw schooldna testingfalse accusation of murderpiggy back ridelife sentenceestranged daughterhappy new yeari.d.trailer housenotaryimmunitychief of policetroubled childhoodshaving legsexonerationmace the repellentgednew york times the newspaperlaw professormale stripteasefriskingnon profit organizationpacing the floorpulling down pantsfacial scratchimitating a blow jobbar examrod and reelmissing evidenceunfit motherblood grouphitting a policemanreference to barbara bushrepairing a roofwitness tamperingdaughter slaps motherretractiontravesty of justice (See All)

Sleepers (1996) is one of the best movies like A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
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Sleepers (1996)

As children, Lorenzo Carcaterra - Shakes to his friends - Michael Sullivan, Tommy Marcano, and John Reilly were inseparable. They grew up in Hell's Kitchen, a far from perfect neighborhood, one filled as Shakes says with scams and shake downs, but one where the rules were known by its residents. The … one adult who they admired was Father Bobby Carelli, who understood them as kids more than most adults and more than he himself would like to admit. In 1967, their lives would change forever when a typical teenage prank went wrong which led to the four of them being sentenced to various terms at Wilkinson Home for Boys, a reformatory. There, they were physically, emotionally and sexually abused primarily by Sean Nokes, the head guard of their cell block, and fellow guards Ralph Ferguson, Henry Addison, and Adam Styler, although there were other caring figures of authority at the home including other guards. Their time at the home affected the four, not all who were able to emerge from the experience to regroup their lives. In their want to forget about the experience, they made a vow not to talk about it either between themselves or with others. Fast forward thirteen years, with Tommy and Johnny being career criminals, Michael an assistant district attorney and Shakes a newspaper writer, their friendship on the surface more loose than it was when they were children. When Tommy and John spot Nokes, it leads to Shakes and Michael banding together to exact revenge not only on Nokes b… (Read More)

Themes:
drug usefuneraldrinkingprisondeathfriendshipmurderrevengemarriageinfidelityrapebetrayalpoliticsadulterypregnancy …torturedrunkennessescapegangsterdeceptionrobberyextramarital affaircorruptiontheftcancerunfaithfulnesshumiliationsadismabusecrueltychildhoodvengeancejustice (See All)
Mood:
rainneo noirmurder trial
Locations:
rooftopchurchnew york cityhospitalbarrestauranttrainsnowbathtubbuswheelchaircourtroombaseballcatholic churchgay bar …inner cityprison rape (See All)
Characters:
writerteenage boybrother brother relationshipfriendafrican americanmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicesingerboyteachergirlpoliceman …priestlawyerthiefartisthitmanalcoholiccatholicmayorself justicehomosexual rape (See All)
Period:
1980s1960swintersummersummer of love
Story:
based on bookpuerto ricanjuvenile delinquentgroup of friendsloyaltyblack americanclassflash forwardracial slurchild abusesubwayeatingclassroombookshooting …drinkwatching tvfoodbeatingvoice over narrationtelephone calltitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingfemale nudityviolenceflashbackgunone word titlefightphotographsingingchasecryingsongslow motion scenearrestundressinglietearsbirthdaycafebathroommanhattan new york citycriminalreporterswimmingassassincandlegangbasketballdrug dealercocainejudgeman with glassesnuntrialcoffindrawingbathunderwater sceneconfessionlibraryliarstorytellingprankcourtamerican flagcrosswitnessbasementratrecord playeritaliangolfteen angstwhat happened to epiloguesexual abusecrucifixamerican footballwatching a movieirishpeeping tomguardmovie theatrehaunted by the pastinnocenceitalian americankickingkicked in the crotchframe uppedophilesketchgang rapedeceitsocial workersexual assaulttrophymelancholyphysical abusepopeethicstestimonypedophiliairish americancafeteriacentral park manhattan new york cityconfessionalcoca colajuryhot dogframeddistrict attorneyloan sharkhearsereference to ronald reagancarpenterretributionrepublican partymasschild rapewhistleblowersolitary confinementcourthouseenglish teacherverdictsexual torturehot dog standwife abusebased on supposedly true storynightstickhandballperjuryjudicial systeminfirmaryjudicialjudiciaryreform schoolaltar boylaw schoolnew york yankeesmadison square garden manhattan new york cityreference to michelangelonew york timessalvation armysocial servicesenglish countrysidepuerto rican americanacquittalfire hydranthot dog vendorreference to doris dayreformatoryenglish classassistant district attorneyhell's kitchen manhattan new york cityfour best friendssuntansadistic prison guardreference to george armstrong custerreference to the count of monte cristoreference to edward g. robinsonpolice batonlanding stripnew york knicksboston celticsreckless endangermentreference to lucky lucianoreference to the sistine chapelall saints daybook reportloss of leg (See All)

City Of God (2002)
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City Of God (2002)

Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Ze has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bene is the only one to keep him on t …he good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of agecult filmblack comedycrime epic
Themes:
drug usefriendshipmurderdeathloverevengekidnappinginfidelityrapereligionmoneyadulterytortureescapedance …gangsterrobberyextramarital affairtheftpsychopathdeath of fatherdeath of motherpovertyredemptionunfaithfulnesssexualityphotographyhomelessnessdrug addictionwealthenvironmentpolice corruptionmurder of fathermurder of mothermurder of brother (See All)
Mood:
neo noir
Locations:
churchbarbeachforestmotorcyclebusnightclubbicyclewoodsurban settingpolice carcitymoteljunglebrothel …brazilslum (See All)
Characters:
uncle nephew relationshipinterracial relationshipteenage boyteenage girlbrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceboyprostitutenursepoliceman …dancerphotographerthiefartistpolice chasedeath of boy (See All)
Period:
1980s1970s1960s
Story:
based on bookjuvenile delinquentpot smokingpremarital sexdeath of brotherscene during end creditsflash forwardracial slurnonlinear timelinemarijuanashootingwatching tvvoice over narrationtelephone callpistol …knifetitle spoken by characterfemale nuditymale nudityflashbackkissviolencegunbloodmale frontal nudityfightinterracial sexdancingphotographpartychasethree word titlebased on true storycryingshootoutshot to deathunderwearblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headcameraarrestshowdownrifletearsrunningbirthdaycar crashprostitutionprayercriminalshot in the backreporterswimminggood versus evilgay slurnewspapersoccerjournalistgangdrug dealercocainefishassassinationcontroversyshot in the foreheadpaindrug addictorganized crimevirginattackfugitivedeath of childdomestic violencepursuitsplit screenbank robberychickenhandgunobscene finger gestureclass differencespowerchild murderfreeze framerecord playercrime bossafricanmachismotv newsuzisupermarketdiscodesireloss of virginitymass murdersociopathstealinghidingbuttocksswimsuitjournalismvirginityburialdrug dealingthugpromiseshopliftingmercilessnessshot in the faceghettobananahandheld cameramurder of a childpolice raidgrowing upjobmale virgincon manmarijuana jointmultiple storylinemolotov cocktailgang warstreet gangsnorting cocainedead childrenarms dealerarmed robberyinformantgang violencebus stoplatin americanarcissismwetting pantsstonedbakerykitebloody body of childrio de janeiro brazilactual animal killedsouth americagaskiller childsoccer ballshot in the foothold upchapter headingsin medias reslifeguardhoodierise and fallmob violencechild with guncity in titlestreet vendorchild with a gunstrobe lightauto theftillegal drugstalismancareer criminaltv broadcastchild murders a childchild uses gungang warfarename changefavelagun storedeath of uncledrug pushersambabrazilian musicpaperboynon professional castboy killedchild uses a gunmotorscooterchild shotchild shot in the headwoman directoruxoricidechild knocked unconsciousrio de janeirocon gameurban violencehooded sweatshirtyouth gangphotojournalismrunttropical settingankle injuryteenage gangsalesclerkchild shot in the chestlusophonegun dealerbroken rulepushing a carcounter attacktrigger happybus conductorarmed childchild shot through the chestmaconhabrazilian culturestool pigeongang shootingkid gangsmooth talkerstreet war (See All)

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The Human Stain (2003)
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The Human Stain (2003)

The Human Stain is the story of Coleman Silk (Hopkins), a classics professor with a terrible secret that is about to shatter his life in a small New England town. When his affair with a young troubled janitor (Kidman) is uncovered, the secret Silk had harbored for over fifty years from his wife, his … children and colleague, writer Nathan Zuckerman, fast explodes in a conflagration of devastating consequences. It is Zuckerman who stumbles upon Silk's secret and sets out to reconstruct the unknown biography of this eminent, upright man, esteemed as an educator for nearly all his life, and to understand how this ingeniously contrived life came unraveled. (Read More)

Themes:
prejudiceillnessracismangermemoryfuneralsuicidedeathmurderfriendshiprevengedeceptionseductionextramarital affairdivorce …lonelinessdeath of fathercancerredemptiondeath of wifedeath of daughter (See All)
Locations:
churchhospitalrestauranttraincarsnowcemeterywoodssuvnew englandv.a. hospital
Characters:
interracial relationshipwriterbrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoo …brother sister relationshipsoldiernursedancerlawyerlove trianglelustpsychiatristprofessorjewolder man younger woman relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipself destructivenessstepfather stepdaughter relationshipu.s. soldierself hate (See All)
Period:
year 1944year 1998
Story:
n wordnovelistclassdeath of brotherauthorchild abusenonlinear timelineboxingclassroomvoice over narrationtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingfemale nudityviolenceflashback …kissbased on novelfemale frontal nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditydancingleg spreadingpantiesfirecryingunderwearblondelietearsbirthdaycar crashinterrogationcafecollegevoyeurcleavageconcertfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesfalse accusationman with glassesbirdscantily clad femaleradiocontroversygraveyardcoffeelibraryblack pantiesstripteasewidowerliarumbrellacollege studentuniversitydomestic violencefemale removes her clothesdeath of soncabinreference to william shakespeareclass differencescowheart attackfreeze framerunawaypickup truckwaiterrace relationsboxerloss of wifetennisburialretirementinterracial romancehaunted by the pastjanitorveterannew jerseydelusioncard playingmay december romancedead childdeath of sisterracistdark pastnervous breakdownage differencecrowsuffocationvietnam veteransecret servicelost loverabbiquitting a jobracial prejudicepunching bagcleaning ladyu.s. navymassachusettspsychiatric hospitalreference to john f. kennedybiracialreference to bill clintonhouse firereference to richard nixonrehabsecret pastviagrauniversity professordanishwife abusescholarmilking a cowautomobile accidentsex scandaltire ironoxford universitymilitary enlistmentnew york universitydairy farmicelandicporterbird in a cageice fishingprostate cancerreference to f. scott fitzgeraldu.s. sailorpostage stampathletic scholarshipvaledictoriandining carreference to shakespeare's julius caesarfacultyreference to achillesinterracial affairman dancing with a manreference to irving berlingin rummypassing for whiteracial impersonationreference to monica lewinskycustodianlight skinned blackoxymoronhiv negativereference to agamemnonautocidereference to rachmaninoff (See All)

Mysterious Skin (2004)
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Mysterious Skin (2004)

Brian Lackey is determined to discover what happened during an amnesia blackout when he was eight years old, and then later woke with a bloody nose. He believes he was abducted by aliens, and N. McCormick, a fellow player on Brian's childhood baseball team, may be the key as to exactly what happened … that night. As Brian searches for the truth and tries to track him down, Neil McCormick takes up hustling and moves to New York, in attempts to forget childhood memories that haunt him. Together, the two of them uncover the terrible truth of the scars they share. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of ageindependent film
Themes:
traumadrug usememorydrinkingfriendshipkidnappingdrugsrapechristmasmoneydrunkennessinvestigationvoyeurismcorruptiontheft …obsessionparanoiadysfunctional familyguiltgriefhumiliationabuseunrequited lovecrueltychildhoodregretchildhood traumaalien abductionpsychological trauma (See All)
Mood:
rainnightmare
Locations:
rooftopnew york citybarsnowsmall townbathtubbusbicyclebaseballmotelgay barbus station
Characters:
single motherteenage boyteenage girlfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualtattooboybrother sister relationshipprostitutegirlalien …studentgay sexphotographerbest friendlittle girlgay kissbullylittle boygay friendhomosexual rapehomosexual kissgay rape (See All)
Period:
1980s1990syear 1991year 1983year 1981year 1987
Story:
based on bookseizurebruisenosebleedpot smokinggraffitireadingchild abusenonlinear timelinesubwaymarijuanadrinkwatching tvurinationfood …beatingvoice over narrationtelephone callcigarette smokingmale nudityflashbackdogviolencegunkissbased on novelnuditybloodmasturbationmale rear nudityejaculationphotographsingingshowercryingdreamunderwearface slapcondomundressingletterbeertearsrunningbirthdaybedprostitutionsubjective camerahalloweengay slurbedroomflashlightnew yorkcocainehousechilddrawingbathsearchejaculation into someone's mouthlibrarymicrophonestrippingangelchristmas treecollege studentfarmerhalloween costumeprankscargiftsadnessunderwaterobscene finger gesturefireworksufosingle parentpizzacoacheyeglassesrevelationbreaking and enteringheavy rainlistening to musictape recorderfaintingsexual abuseice creamtoywatching a movievideotapeteddy bearcrushmovie theatremale prostitutehaunted by the pasttarget practicebloody nosesufferingchild's point of viewplaygroundunderage drinkingrejectiontaking a picturepost traumatic stress disorderhypnosislostchristmas eveabsent fatherpedophileperversionrainstormmustachesnowingdark pastcellarhustlerchildhood memorypipe smokingphoto albumtracking devicepervertearphonespresentnew jobshynesspedophiliaspit in the facepostcardmen's bathroomtrick or treatingsnorting cocainechild molestationjournalcrutchesblackoutmotel roombitternesssexual perversiongay crushtween girlclimbing through a windowboy with glassesdegradationanal rapewhisperingmale rapehanging upside downlsdfallingcrippleplaying a video gamemuggingaudio cassettestation wagonmale prostitutiondecadencesorrowoverhead camera shotchild molesterkansascruising10 year oldpolaroid cameratraumatic experiencewitch costumebaseball teammolestationfast food restaurantloudspeakerinner title cardchristmas caroldepravityletter writingrocking chairleaving homesoul matechild swearingdisabledboy girl relationshipcerealsweaterborderline personality disorderbody part in titlemistreatmentman boy relationshipsubconsciouscupcakerepressed memorytv show in filmhandballdevil costumeloss of innocencesexually transmitted diseasegomorrahyscaffolddrug snortingmoral corruptionvenereal diseasebed wettingshampooumpiregay hustlereight year oldlittle leagueswing setmother's boyfriendgay man straight woman relationshipmobilemen's toiletuses the word faggotgay kidcommunity collegeporch swinguses the word faghomemade haunted house attractionairplane ticketbaseball coachglbt issuesbreakfast cerealcamaropartner in crimeatariephebophilecrawlspacebroken eyeglassesdead cowbaseball cardconfronting the pasteyesightsilent nightmaking facesunwanted sexual advancesblue lightmale male relationshipmale wearing makeupsexual aberrationdrive in theatremale hustlergarglingcrabsrecovered memorysexual ambiguitytagginglittle league baseballmouthwashburied memorieschristmas carollingfalling glassuniversity of california berkeleyemotional shockman boy lovehand in pantsmodesto californiasandwich shopsexual corruptionsordidnesssubway ridebottomless pitgay man straight man relationshipreference to jan vermeerkarposi sarcomaloss of dignitysnack foodupside down imagevermeer paintingbeanbagcrab licenegligent motherpot pipeamc gremlinbrighton beach new yorkloft bed (See All)

Bully (2001) is one of the best movies like A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
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Bully (2001)

After finding himself at the constant abuse of his best friend, Bobby, Marty has become fed up with his friend's twisted ways. His girlfriend, a victim of Bobby's often cruel ways, couldn't agree more and they strategize murdering Bobby, with a group of willing and unwilling participants in a small  …Florida town. In the midst of their plotting, they find themselves contemplating with the possible aftermath of what could happen. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmmurder conspiracy
Themes:
drug usedrinkingdeathfriendshipmurderrevengedrugsrapepregnancydrunkennesstheftparanoiaabusebullyingcruelty …panicabortionrevenge murdercar sex (See All)
Mood:
murder plot
Locations:
barbeachcarnightclubcourtroomgay barsex in carsex in a carsex on carsex in the backseat of a carsex on a car
Characters:
aunt nephew relationshipteenage boyteenage girlbrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpoliceteenagermother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitute …studentgay sexpolicemandancerthiefbest friendbullyhitmanwaitresscatholicsheriffcousin cousin relationshipgay teenagerpolice arrestdirector on camerago go boy (See All)
Story:
based on bookbruiseblack eyedeath of friendnosebleedpot smokingpremarital sexbaseball batmarijuanabare buttdrinkwatching tvurinationbeatingtelephone call …knifecigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditymale nuditygunviolencedognuditybloodbare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditysex scenefemale rear nuditydancinglesbian kissleg spreadingpantiesbased on true storytopless female nudityfondlingcryingcell phoneunderwearmirrorpunched in the facearrestvomitingbirthdaydead bodybathroomcleavagebisexualgay slurtoplessstabbingthroat slittingstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestwhite pantiesscantily clad femalebirthday partystrippingstabbed in the backsuburbhigh school studentteenage sexwaitersociopathstabbed in the stomachstealingdrug abusebuttocksfloridasurfingskateboardrape victimrapistmale prostituterap musicsufferingunderage drinkingpunched in the stomachsex talknipplepanties pulled downcasual sexphysical abusemarijuana jointteenage pregnancydirector cameopromiscuous womantrue crimeacidrear nuditysurferbully comeuppancepregnancy teststabbed in the armpeer pressurelsdnude girlmale stripperstonednihilismwhite trashplaying a video gametopless girlcinema veritemale prostitutionford mustangsitting on a toiletdeath sentencenatural breastssmall breastsbreastwatching a videobronx new york cityabusive boyfriendelectric chairnakeddate rapecloseted gaytechno musiccanaldrug tripsittingcrotch shotbutt nakedsexual torturesnorricamvideo arcadeaccompliceclubbingcamel toeguilty consciencegirl toplessprison sentencedobermangay pornwatching pornographywashing handsgay for payrepressed homosexualgirl rear nudityunsafe sexcomic book shopdrinking and drivingduitelephone sexteenage rapedrug rehabwatching a porn videodangerous friendhallucinogenic drughigh school dropoutfriends falling outvictimizationclothespinacid the drugmortal kombatclothespin on nipplespolice busthot candle waxburyingroller bladingidle richbad parentsclubberpizza hutcrotch slipsex on the hood of a carmustang convertiblesandwich shopsitting on the toiletaccessory to murderexploitation of friendshipmale wearing thongsex in backseat of carteen pregnancywatching porn on tvwatching pornographic filmcutoff shortsfemale nudity reflected in a mirrorspinning camera shotwatching a music videonaked on the telephonestanding naked in front of a mirrorwatching a gay porn videowatching gay porn (See All)

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The Tree Of Life (2011)
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The Tree Of Life (2011)

The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father ('Brad Pitt' (qv)). Jack (played as an adult by … 'Sean Penn (I)' (qv)) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of ageindependent filmepic
Themes:
hopememorydeathmarriagereligionjealousypregnancyfeartheftdysfunctional familyguiltgriefbullyingeducationphotography …crueltychildhoodinheritanceafterliferegret (See All)
Mood:
rainavant gardemoving
Locations:
airplaneswimming poolchurchbeachrestaurantschoolforestcemeterysmall townbathtubdesertbicycleelevatorwoodsurban setting …police carseacourtroombaseballouter spaceoceanchinatexasstormrunning into water (See All)
Characters:
musicianbrother brother relationshipafrican americanfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicechildrenboypolicemanbabypriestthiefchristian …reference to godbullywaitresschristianitylittle boycatholicchinesegrandmother grandson relationshipengineeryounger version of characterpregnant wifecrying babydeath of boydeath wish (See All)
Period:
1950s
Story:
reference to jobtrashcanstairwayhomecomingloss of brothervandalismblack americanclassdeath of brotherbaseball batreadingflash forwardchild abusenonlinear timelinebridge …eatingclassroombookfoodvoice over narrationtelephone callbare chested maledogflashbackkissfightdancingexplosionfirecryingcell phonemirrorface slapslow motion scenecatarrestpaintinglietearsrunninglingeriedead bodycafepianoprayerguitarriverswimminghalloweensurvivalnewspaperflashlightcandlehousesnakefishapologyman with glassescoffinbathunderwater scenesearchjourneygraveyarddrowningpaingunshottreeclownsuburbfired from the jobliarstorytellingflowerscourtchildbirthdeath of songardenwaterfallflowersleepingtrustkillingredheadhaterecord playermachismoeyeglassesdestinybreaking and enteringlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicfaintingrecordingguitariststealingplanetswimsuitsharkladderbirthfollowing someoneend of the worldambitiondinosaurpromisewindsufferingthundermourningloss of sonchild protagonistkickinginsectcigarette lighterbible quotecard playingsibling rivalrysunbutterflyvolcanoatticshadowchoirswingbarbecueexistentialismgrowing upmarital problemchildhood memoryfast motion sceneshamebeing followedpiano playersermonspittinggiving birthhandshake12 year oldgardeningnotebookbaptismreading aloudescalatorlooking out a windowabandoned houselizardvery little dialogueskyscrapernaivetyseagullwhisperingenvylavabubble bathstrokebare chested boyelectric shocktrain tracksuniverseswimming underwaterbreaking a windowguitar playernewborn babyclimbing a treefailuremeteorprehistoric timestelegramreading a newspaperstarscar radiotreehousegrassdistrustdeath by drowningtoy gunsilhouettefetuswaveplant in titleexpectant motherdomineering fatheroverhead shotsaying gracecourthousedare19 year oldkneelingexpectant fatherwater hosewashing dishesice cubehand kissingplanet earthsnoopinghoselooking in a windowjigsaw puzzlejumping on a bedorganiststeamheartbeatstained glass windowloss of innocencelaundry drying on clothes linecar repairpower plantschoolyardsparklerlawn sprinklercosmosplayingelectric fanthree brotherswind chimeembryochild as main charactersunflowerancestrylearning to readblessinglighting a candlebig bangblowing bubblessomersaultdeath in familybad newsplainplaying catchtarkovskyesquebb guncrossing oneselfwading in waterwalking on a beachstrict fatherdaily lifedestroying propertyholding head underwaterpatentpipe organwatering cantime capsulewanting to dieartificial respirationhand clapping gamebegins with a quoteresentment toward fatherlimping manreference to johannes brahmsschool bellstreetlightrolling down a hilltree swingplanting a treebegins with a quotationhanging out washingtolling bellorigins of lifeveinair rifleelectrical shockfloating in the airglass elevatorhairbrushglass coffinpraying handswaco texaseye maskfertilizationkicking a canpineconeddtdirgejumping from a treepantheismreference to arturo toscaninisurvival of the fittestdeath notificationbirth of sonhit with a boardice traylearning to walkparents arguing (See All)

This Is England (2006)
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This Is England (2006)

This is England: Mods, New Romantics, and Skinheads are the major youth sub-cultures of this very English summer of 1983 and young 12-year-old Shaun is left wandering aimlessly alone and lost during the start of his school holidays, until his chance meeting with Woody and his fun and friendly Skinhe …ad pack. Finding a new lease of life; girls, parties, Ben Sherman shirts, Doc Martin boots and shaven hairstyles young Shaun is welcomed, life during this summer holiday has got a whole lot better. That is until Combo arrives on the scene bitter, dangerous, racist, militant and psychotic life for young Shaun has just approached his first major crossroads. This is England is a look back at the early eighties of British working-class life through the eyes of young Shaun and his new gang, and dealing with the bitterness of outside influences such as racism and xenophobia, of mass unemployment and the fall out of the Falkland's War; Thatcher's Britain: Did we ever have it so good? When you see Shaun, ask Him. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of age
Themes:
prejudicedrug useracismdrinkingdeathmurderfriendshipjealousyfeardrunkennessrobberytheftdeath of fatherbullyingchildhood …unemployment (See All)
Locations:
swimming poolbeachrestaurantschoolbicycleengland
Characters:
musicianboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicechildrensingerboyteachergirlstudentpolicemanthiefwarrior …bully (See All)
Period:
1980s
Story:
convenience storevandalismpot smokinggraffiticlassreadingracial slurmarijuanadrinkwatching tvbeatingtelephone callknifetitle spoken by charactercigarette smoking …male nudityviolencedoggunkissnuditybloodsingingcryingsongbreast suckingunderwearface slaprifletearsbirthdaycafeswimminggay slurgangmontageimmigrantspankingimmigrationstorytellingex convictbirthday cakeclaim in titlecountry name in titlemacheteslow motionrace relationspropagandacomic bookragehaircutswitchbladetensionhypocrisymobile phonerejectionnewsreel footagerowboatenglishracistpierpatriotismmarijuana jointabandoned buildingporn magazinebrainwashingdockdead fathercorporal punishmentskinheadterritory name in titleoutsiderneo nazipeer pressuremisfitteasinghate crimestonedlistening to radioracial prejudicexenophobiaslingshotspitsoccer ballclothinggame playingracial tension11 year oldnationalismwaking uppakistanismoking marijuanacounter culturespray paintfanaticdrug tripsurrogate fatherhappy birthdayhooliganjamaicanwhite supremacistpolitical unrestsocial classwoodstockbritish flagultimatumshaving headethnic hatrednorthern englanddestruction of propertysurrogate familypunched in the gutreference to margaret thatcherschoolyard fightlast day of schoolethnic diversitynottingham englandwashing carthrowing a stone at a windowbell bottomsbreaking bottle over headcarried on shouldersracial impersonationislas malvinas (See All)

Kill Your Darlings (2013)
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Kill Your Darlings (2013)

In the early 1940s, Allen Ginsberg is an English major at Columbia University, only to learn more than he bargained for. Dissatisfied by the orthodox attitudes of the school, Allen finds himself drawn to iconoclastic colleagues like Lucien Carr, William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac. Together, this  …gang would explore bold new literary ideas that would challenge the sensibilities of their time as the future Beat Generation. However, for all their creativity, their very appetites and choices lead to more serious transgressions that would mark their lives forever. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of age
Themes:
drug usememorydrinkingfriendshipmurderdrugsmoneyjealousydrunkennessseductiontheftobsessionparanoiadysfunctional familyguilt …humiliationmental illnesspoetrywriting (See All)
Locations:
new york citybarchicago illinois
Characters:
writerfriendafrican americanfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphomosexualpolicesingerstudentgay sexpolicemandancerlawyerthief …jewishbest friendreference to godgay kissteacher student relationshipprofessorjewfrenchgermangay relationshipgay student (See All)
Period:
year 2005world war two1940syear 1944
Story:
death of friendpot smokingloyaltypoemblack americantypewriterprologueauthorflash forwardsubwaymarijuanabookbare buttdrinkvoice over narration …telephone callknifetitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested malemale nuditykissflashbacksexnuditybloodmasturbationmale rear nudityfightdancingphotographsingingpartychaseshowercryingsongunderwearblood splattermirrorface slapcatarrestundressingsecrettearsbirthdaycollegejailreference to jesus christmale pubic hairmanhattan new york citytelephonef wordreportergay slurflashlightwinebandstabbingsuicide attemptprisonermapapologyman with glassesradioroommatesearchdrowningconfessionlibrarystalkerkeymistaken identitycollege studentinjectionpursuithairy chestpoetreference to william shakespearerecord playereyeglassestraitorwhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorrecordingjail cellrebelliongas maskpromisewhiskeyreverse footageboxer shortsrejectionrowboatgay sonmale male kissclassmatenewspaper clippingmoral dilemmamale virgindormitorypost world war twosuffocationsaving a lifeimperative in titlenovelpostcardreading aloudjazz musiclibrariansexual tensionabandonmentself defensefascistlsdmisfitdistrict attorneygiving a toastepiloguetrumpetin medias resradio newsintellectualdragging a bodyharlem manhattan new york cityflash cameramanslaughterends with biographical notespassing outbailguardian angelcurfewmethamphetaminegreenwich village manhattan new york citypenis slurreference to paris francetrumpet playerbloody handabandoned by fatherkilling a catmanifestohand bandagelibertinereference to alice in wonderlandcollege freshmancolumbia universitydadajail visitationnitrous oxidereference to walt whitmanbeat generationu.s. sailorpariahreciting poetryreference to johannes brahmsblood brothersjewish slurreference to arthur rimbaudve dayestablishmentgas stovesharing a cigarettealarm belldistorted soundparanoid schizophrenicreference to herman melvillereference to ulyssesfake hangingreference to henry millerreference to mexicoreference to yeatsbanned bookbenzedrinecommitment to mental hospitalkicking in a windowpulling up pantsreference to lady chatterley's lover the novelstealing a bookchiantiinsane motherreference to geoffrey chaucerreference to percy bysshe shelleyshushing someoneuniversity libraryaspiring poetpaterson new jerseyreference to edward gibbon (See All)

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All Good Things (2010) is one of the best movies like A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
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All Good Things (2010)

A love story and murder mystery based on the most notorious unsolved murder case in New York history. The original screenplay uses newly discovered facts, court records and speculation as the foundation for a story of family, obsession, love and loss.

Themes:
drug usedrinkingsuicidedeathfriendshiplovemurdermarriagemoneypregnancyfeardrunkennessweddingdepressionblackmail …mental illnessdyingabortionwealthmurder investigationsuicide of mother (See All)
Mood:
rain
Locations:
los angeles californiaswimming poolnew york cityrestauranttrainparis franceboatbicycletaxielevatorapartmentcourtroomlakemotelchinese restaurant
Characters:
writerbrother brother relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerboybrother sister relationshipgirlnurse …studentdancerphotographerlawyerjewishpsychiatristmaidjewmayorpregnant wifechinese foodbaby shower (See All)
Period:
2000s1980s1970syear 2000year 1982year 1972year 1971year 1978
Story:
bruisenovelistanswering machinepot smokingsubwaybridgeeatingmarijuanashootingdrinkurinationfoodtelephone callcigarette smokingbare chested male …female nuditygunkissflashbackviolencedogbloodsex scenedancingphotographsingingpartythree word titlepantiesshowerbased on true storycryingsongcorpseunderwearmirrorcameraundressingsecrettearssunglassesrunningdead bodyinterrogationcafecollegeneighbormanhattan new york cityswimmingnewspaperwineold manvideo cameradisguisecocainepoliticiandinnerjudgetrialbirthday partysearchmarriage proposalpay phoneumbrellasuitcasemissing persondomestic violencedisappearancewigsuspicionloss of mothercross dressingclass differencesdismembermenttrusttherapywashington d.c.record playerbirthday cakeeyeglassestv newswhat happened to epiloguescene during opening creditsrecordingjoggingtherapistdysfunctional marriagefloridaphone boothpress conferencehome movietennisladderapartment buildingyogatarget practiceshoveltime lapse photographyskiingtuxedopolice raidlooking at self in mirrorextortionbriefcasebriefsdead motherlandlordabusive husbandphysical abusedead dogkilling a dogevictionmen's bathroomtrue crimesnorting cocainedouble lifemotel roomdrunk drivingreal estatetv reporterclimbing through a windowjuryself defensecredit carddistrict attorneyambassadorfamily businessmailboxunplanned pregnancyheirbased on true eventstimes square manhattan new york cityvolkswagencollectorreading a newspaperrealtorcircular staircasedistrustbronx new york citytoy gunspray paintwanted posterpeep holeu.s. senatorpackinghigh societydomineering fathervolkswagen beetleends with biographical notesbandanaswimming in underweartelephone numberwomen's bathroomtalking to selfponyshort shortsanswering machine messagevermontwashing disheslong island new yorkwife abuseempire state building manhattan new york citysnoopingliving togetherfemale judgemedical schoolcrossdressermissing womanman dressed as a womanmissing person posterhummingnew york city skylinehome movie footageabortion clinicoffice buildingoxygen tankbludgeoned to deathtwo in a showerunsolved murderswing setunsolved crimetrust funddead body in a car trunkjumping off a rooffile cabinetparent grown child relationshipwrong side of the trackscollege graduationmissing wifefacial bruisegraduation partyrich man poor womandestroying property42nd street manhattan new york cityfacial injuryhack sawplumbingeye dropslatenessbuying a houseelevator operatorman wearing tidy whitiesfemale district attorneytestifying in courtledgerwife beatingalbany new yorkdismembering a dead bodygalveston texasprimal screamspitting out foodvenetian blindsthrowing a chairwestchester new yorkhusband suspected of murdering his wifesuspicion of murdertelephone off hookpretending to be muteporno movie theatreshiksau.s. capitol building washington d.c.health food storeheir to fortunerent collectortaking off a woman's panties (See All)

The Water Diviner (2014)
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The Water Diviner (2014)

After the Battle of Gallipoli, in 1915, an Australian farmer, Connor (Russell Crowe), travels to Turkey to find his 3 missing sons. While staying at a hotel in Istanbul, he meets Ayshe (Olga Kurylenko), the hotel manager. And tries to find a way to Gallipoli.

Themes:
traumahopeangerdrinkingsuicidemurderdeathfriendshipmarriagemagicredemptiongriefhumiliationexecutiondeath of wife …forgivenessmurder of son (See All)
Locations:
rooftopchurchbeachtrainhotelboatwateraustraliacampfireprison camptrain engineer
Characters:
uncle nephew relationshipmusicianbrother brother relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerboyprostitutegirlnursedancer …priestthiefaustraliangermanfiance fiancee relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshipactor directorcrying boysuicide by drowningaustralian soldier (See All)
Period:
year 1915
Story:
father son reunionstairwayloss of brotherstreet lifesubtitled scenedeath of brotherflash forwardbookshootingbare buttdrinkurinationfoodbeatingcigarette smoking …bare chested malemale nuditygunflashbackviolencedognuditybloodmale rear nudityfightdancingphotographexplosionsingingchasethree word titleshowerbased on true storycryingsongshot to deathunderwearmachine gunhorsemirrorshot in the chestface slapshot in the headslow motion scenebattleswordsecretlierifletearshand to hand combatrunningdead bodypianobritishprayerfoot chasecandlebandold manwidowprisonermapapologypaintercoffingraveyardcoffeegunshotskinny dippinggravecurseprotestwidowerliarumbrellasuitcasetentskeletonfarmerdiarypursuithairy chestcrossdeath of sonworld war onechickendirectorial debutrefugeechesseyeglassestraditionteagrenadenipples visible through clothingegglooking at oneself in a mirrorscene during opening creditsdemonstrationbeardhammersergeantarchitectloss of wifecrying womansheepskullfollowing someonehonorcrying manfateburialtowelcelebrationpassportpromisebootsthunderinvasionarranged marriagemourningloss of sonkickingevacuationshovelpost traumatic stress disordercigarette lighterheavenenglishprideprisoner of warbalconymustachecanelieutenanthorse and carriageturkey the countryhorseback ridingbeing followedistanbul turkeypiano playernude swimminghandshakesunsetpeasantgreekreading aloudbarberstreet marketmajordiggingwhistlewellknocking on a doordying manunhappinessgiving a toastcricket the gamebayonetbritish armymosquebritish soldierwindmilltelegramturkishsleeplessnessadmiraliconmass gravevictorykiss on the cheekottoman empirebathhousecircumcisionman slaps a womantrenchoverhead shotends with textretreatarabicpick axepersianman boy relationshipdead husbanddead brotherfalling asleepcarpetmissing sonkiss on the foreheadexcavationdead sonthree brothershit with a rifle buttblue eyescanonencampmentfather son huglieutenant colonelgallipoliworddirected by an actorcricket batdust stormyear 1919australian armyfezreflection in a mirrorsuicide of wifeanzacboxcarsteam bathdog tagsturkish bathmullahno man's landoutdoor showercommandantcivil engineershaving someoneman wrapped in a towelottomananatoliasearch for sonhit with a stickman in a towelturkish armyends with dedicationclimbing on a roofburning papersconstantinople turkeygroaningpeninsulasitting on the floorwhirling dervishfather searches for missing soncall to prayercisternhemorrhoidssplashing water on someonedivining rodface shot offmale kisses maleouzothroat slashingturkish flagturkish soldierbeating a rugbomb cratergreco turkish warraki (See All)

Almost Famous (2000)
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Almost Famous (2000)

William Miller is a 15-year-old kid hired by Rolling Stone magazine to tour with and write about Stillwater, an up and coming rock band. This wonderfully witty coming-of-age film follows William as he falls face first to confront life, love, and lingo.

Subgenre:
coming of ageteen moviesemi autobiographicalcoming of age film
Themes:
drug useangerdrinkingfriendshiploveinfidelitydrugsmoneybetrayaladulterydrunkennessdancetraveldeath of fatherguilt …unfaithfulnesshumiliationpoetrycheating (See All)
Mood:
high school
Locations:
los angeles californiaairplaneswimming poolnew york citybarhotelcarbuselevatorroad tripsan francisco california
Characters:
musicianteenage boyteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualteenagermother daughter relationshipsingerboybrother sister relationshipteacherlove triangle …older man younger woman relationshipolder man younger man relationshipalcoholic drinkboy in underwear (See All)
Period:
1970s
Story:
pot smokingpremarital sexreadingprologueeatingmarijuanabookdrinkwatching tvurinationfoodtelephone callcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudity …kisssexfemale frontal nudityinterviewdancingphotographsingingpartylesbian kisspantiesbased on true storycryingsongunderwearfistfightblondecameraundressingsecretvomitingbeerrunningbirthdayrock musicbathroomvoyeurguitaralcoholtelephonef wordswimmingcleavagejournalistbandconcertcaliforniasuicide attemptrock bandwhite pantiesscantily clad femaleconfessionlegendhotel roommicrophonevirgincoming outelectrocutionpay phoneon the roadlightningfemale removes her clothesrock 'n' rollloss of fatherstagecharacter says i love youpoetobscene finger gesturecheating wifesingle parentrecord playerbirthday cakeloss of virginitylistening to musicfamesexual attractionrecordingguitaristoverallsmagazineeccentricjournalismcheating husbandvirginityrock starembarrassmentambitiondrug overdosebarefootrock concertpillsreconciliationboston massachusettstitle appears in writingdrummerthunderstormraised middle fingerred pantiesgrowing uptourbriefspromiscuityparking lotmale virgint shirtdrumsgraduationstage performancebongbandageadolescencepiano playingacidreference to the beatlesguitar playingstewardessdomineering mothertape recordinglsdkiss on the lipsmusic industrywhistlingteenage sexualityguitar playerunderage sexromantic rivalrysan diego californiateenage crushdrug humorironingrock musicianteenage girl in underwearroadtripgroupietour buswet clothessmoking marijuanaegocleveland ohiorock singersexual pleasureleaving homefalling off a rooffemale sitting on a toiletmusic businessaspiring writermusic concertmusic grouprock groupmusereference to led zeppelinreference to the rolling stonesphoenix arizonafalse nameillegal drugsreference to bob dylanfictional bandprogressive rockreference to david bowieinnocence lostbus tripegotismsurrogate familypill poppingvolkswagen bushallucinogenfollowing a dreamreference to elton johnteen sexualityjumping into a swimming pooltitle appears in textreference to pink floydclassic rock musicreference to jim morrisonteen drug useband memberreference to george orwellstudent mentor relationshipsunset stripcharacter appears on magazine coverreference to goetherecording artistclothes irondrumsticksjumping into a pool with clothes onreference to george orwell's 1984rolling stone magazinereference to the doorsbell bottomsdo not disturb signreference to iggy popreference to neil youngmanic pixie dream girlquaaludereference to lou reedpill bottlemusic journalismpill boxbackstage passdancing in one's underwearreference to alice cooperreference to the whoreference to black sabbathmending friendshipflying through a stormpill abusetopeka kansascharacter lies about agereference to deep purpletempe arizonareference to the allman brothers (See All)

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Love & Mercy (2014)
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Love & Mercy (2014)

Brian Wilson is the creative soul of the Beach Boys, but he paid a heavy price for his talent. That especially shows during his peak artistic years in the 1960s, as his inner demons and obsessions trying to please his abusive father drive him to a mental breakdown that would plague him for years. In … the 1980s, with Brian barely functional under the domination of the unscrupulous Dr. Landy, Brian meets and falls in love with Melinda Ledbetter. As their relationship grows, she observes Brian's crippling subservience to the abusive psychotherapist with growing alarm. Ultimately, she must take action with a love willing to stand up to oppression she cannot ignore. (Read More)

Themes:
drug useangerdrinkingdeathfriendshiplovemarriagefearlonelinessparanoiamental illnessexploitationfalling in love
Mood:
behind the scenesarchive footagedarkness
Locations:
los angeles californiaairplaneswimming poolbeachrestaurantyacht
Characters:
uncle nephew relationshipmusicianbrother brother relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipdoctorsingerboyjewishreference to godcousin cousin relationship …ex husband ex wife relationshipdeafnessbikini girlself worth (See All)
Period:
1980s1970s1960syear 1995year 2004year 1963year 1939year 1992year 1971
Story:
abusive fatherpot smokingdeath of brotherscene during end creditsprologueflash forwardchild abusenonlinear timelineeatingmarijuanadrinkfoodbeatingtelephone callcigarette smoking …bare chested maleflashbackkissdogsingingpartythree word titleshowercryingsongmirrorface slapbikinilietearssunglassesbedrock musiccafepianoreference to jesus christguitartelephonef wordswimmingbedroomwineconcertcaliforniawomanmontagecocainerock bandapologyunderwater scenespankingdrowninglimousinemicrophonepop musicliarconvertiblepianistbodyguardrock 'n' rollsadnesssuspicioncharacter says i love yousleepinglove interesttrusttherapystrong female characterampersand in titleeyeglassesapplausewhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicscene during opening creditstitle based on songjoggingguitaristdrug abusetherapistpsychologycomposersurfingpsychologiststrong female leadcompassionschizophreniapromisepillssandboxer shortsbackstagehungeranxietydrummermedicationblack and white scenetitle at the endbalconymarital separationsongwriterpop songbarbecuemale male kisshousekeeperextortionnervous breakdownrecording studiopajamasplaying pianopipe smokinggeniuschauffeurdrumsman cryingpiano playerreference to elvis presleyearphonessneakersmental breakdownpublisherlast will and testamentflutereference to the beatles14 year oldfilm cameraknocking on a doorlsd16 year oldhearing voicesunhappinessgiving a toasthamburgerbeach housecellobare feetsurfboardawkwardnesscadillacallergyjumping into waternervousnessdistrustkiss on the cheekegosuicidal thoughtsestranged fathersailing shippanic attackchantingsubculturereference to ludwig van beethovenreference to john lennonvoice over inner thoughtsreference to frank sinatradoorbelltv cameraconfidencesongwritingpop bandrecord company60s musicmalibu californiapsychotherapistsymphonythree brotherscar dealershiprecording sessionfalling into a swimming poolhawaiianchildhood flashbackcontrol freaklyricistoverhearing a conversationhearing noisesmetronomereference to coca coladistorted voiceinner voicetitle mentioned in songreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartreference to paul mccartneydead endflutistjumping into a swimming poolreflection in a mirrorasking for helppushed into a swimming poolfast motion sequencemedical malpracticemultiple actors for one characteralmost hit by a carpropellerreference to dean martincar showroomcourt orderjumping into a pool with clothes onthe beach boyswrapped in a bedsheetinterrupted kissthe color bluebuying a carmanipulative personalityhit songlegal guardianreference to george gershwinreference to hank williamsabusive childhoodundocumented workerfrench hornreference to irving berlinends with real life footageuclareference to dan ratheraudio montagereference to phil spectorgaining weighthypersensitivitylying on the flooreccentric artistgriffith park observatory los angelesreference to japanself medicatingsession musicianreference to penicillinvoice over telephone callhand fanmusical groupover medicatingvoices inside the head (See All)

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Alpha Dog (2006)

1999, Claremont, California. Middle-class kids, in their 20s, talk trash, wave guns, hang out in a pack. Johnny Truelove, drug dealer and son of a underworld figure, threatens Jake Mazursky, an explosive head case who owes Johnny money; Jake responds by breaking into Johnny's house. On impulse, John …ny and a couple pals kidnap Jake's 15-year-old brother, Zach. Zach's okay with it, figuring his brother will pay the debt soon. Johnny assigns his buddy Frankie to be Zach's minder, and they develop a brotherly friendship. Zach parties with his captors as things begin to spin out of control. Group think, amorality, and fear of prison assert a hold on the pack. Is Zach in danger? (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmmusic videotragedy
Themes:
drinkingprisondeathfriendshipmurderrevengekidnappingmoneydrunkennessrobberyhomophobiagreed
Mood:
moving
Locations:
swimming poolbarrestaurantpolice carmotelmotel sex
Characters:
teenage boyteenage girlbrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoopolicemanlawyerjewishlustpolice detective …employer employee relationshipstepmother stepson relationshiphispanic american (See All)
Period:
year 2005year 1999year 2003
Story:
juvenile delinquencyconvenience storevandalismanswering machinepot smokingclasstalking to the cameraracial slurnonlinear timelinemarijuanawatching tvpistolcigarette smokingbare chested maledog …threesomeviolencefemale frontal nudityinterviewmale rear nuditysex scenefemale rear nuditydancingpartyleg spreadingbased on true storytopless female nuditycell phoneshot to deathfistfightshot in the chestface slapshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorarrestanimal in titlebirthdayshot in the backmenage a troisgay slurbound and gaggedgangcaliforniadrug dealermontagesuicide attemptscantily clad femaledouble crossbirthday partyvancharacter repeating someone else's dialoguekaratesuburbfired from the jobmini skirtpay phonefugitivedebtdeath of childsplit screendeath of sonwitnessshot in the armgaragechild murdertwenty somethinguziwhat happened to epiloguenipples visible through clothingbreaking and enteringloss of virginitywoman with glassesscene during opening creditsmobsterkicked in the stomachhome movieskateboardduct tape over mouthattorneyrap musicunderage drinkingburglaryfeudthrown through a windowbilliardsraised middle fingerreckless drivingpipe smokingmarijuana jointbongplaying pooldefecationblindfoldedtrue crimegerman shepherdfilm crewweightlifting15 year oldman punching a womanbreaking a windowunderage sexhit with a shoveldigging a gravewoman slaps a manclimbing out a windowchild abductionfedoraliquor storepublic phonediving boardactor shares last name with characteralbuquerque new mexicothreatening telephone calljumping off a roofpalm springs californiabaseball cap worn backwardsanti semitic slurreference to marco polomarijuana planttelemarketerstrangled with a belthiking trail (See All)

Out Of The Furnace (2013)
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Out Of The Furnace (2013)

Russell and his younger brother Rodney live in the economically-depressed Rust Belt, and have always dreamed of escaping and finding better lives. But when a cruel twist of fate lands Russell in prison, his brother becomes involved with one of the most violent and ruthless crime rings in the Northea …st - a mistake that will cost him everything. Once released, Russell must choose between his own freedom, or risk it all to seek justice for his brother. (Read More)

Subgenre:
martial artsmelodrama
Themes:
illnessdrug useangerdrinkingprisondeathmurderrevengedrugsmoneybetrayalpregnancyinvestigationdeceptionpsychopath …death of fatherbrutalityredemptionhomophobiajusticehuntingmurder of brother (See All)
Mood:
neo noirambiguous ending
Locations:
bartrainforestcemeterysmall townwoodspolice stationpolice carpennsylvaniaprison fight
Characters:
uncle nephew relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipafrican americanfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicetattooteachersoldierpolicemantough guylove trianglereference to godsniper …ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipsniper rifleyounger version of character (See All)
Period:
2000s2010syear 2008
Story:
returning homekissing while having sexblack americandeath of brotherprologuebridgeeatingshootingdrinkwatching tvfoodbeatingvoice over narrationtelephone callpistol …cigarette smokingbare chested maleflashbackgunviolencebloodsex scenefightphotographchasecryingcell phoneshootoutcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfistfightmachine guncar accidentmirrorshot in the chestface slapshot in the headpunched in the facewritten by directorgunfightbrawlsex in bedletterpaintingvomitingshowdownlierifleheld at gunpointtearshand to hand combatsunglassesrunningcar crashdead bodyrevolvertelephoneshot in the backf wordfoot chasegay slurflashlightambushdrug dealerfour word titlemixed martial artsprisonerapologyno opening creditschildanti herodouble crossshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartendergravedrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathlocker roomdebtevil manknocked outkicked in the facedeath of childopening action sceneamerican flagdisappearanceinjectionpursuitcrossmanagerex convictflowerobscene finger gesturevigilanteherointerminal illnesspickup truckeyeglassessabotagekilling an animalhead butthypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorworking classwatching a movieswat teamculture clashcrying manfatepromiseredneckwhiskeyinterracial romanceprison guardbloody nosenew jerseyplaygroundkickingpool tablepunched in the stomachjunkiepost traumatic stress disordercard playingsafedeervoice over letterraised middle fingerbetprison cellpolice raidlens flarewar veterandead boyrelease from prisondead mothershot multiple timesreference to barack obamasouthern accentgardeningpolice chiefhorse racingdrunk drivingtrailer homehot dogknocking on a doorloanurban decaylistening to a radioroadblocktrailer parklollipopbloody body of childloan sharkshot point blankprison visitsleeping in a carbettingrighteous ragemurder by gunshotcamera phonespitting bloodtwo brothershoodieshot in the crotchbouquetknocked out with a gun buttsocial decaymanslaughter911bloody facedrive inweldingbeaten uptrailer trashvisiting a gravebare knuckle fightinglooking for a jobkiss on the foreheadwelderaudio recordingappalachiaends with deathhit with a rifle buttchildhood flashbackdeer huntingfight clubwar wounddrive in theateriraq veteranslamming a doortrailer housetelescopic riflemopping a floorrailyardrevenge killingsteel mill2008 presidential electiondrive in moviemale wearing an earringdaisyself injectionfinancial debtfoot bridgemurdered in a carreference to ted kennedydeer antlersblue collar workerprison releaseshot in a carbarb wireabandoned millreference to the iraq warskinning a deer (See All)

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The Boondock Saints (1999)
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The Boondock Saints (1999)

Two Irish brothers accidentally kill mafia thugs. They turn themselves in and are released as heroes. They then see it as a calling by God and start knocking off mafia gang members one by one. Willem Dafoe plays the detective trying to figure out the killings, but the closer he comes to catching the … Irish brothers, the more he thinks the brothers are doing the right thing. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmcult filmblack comedy
Themes:
drug usedrinkingprisondeathfriendshipmurderrevengemoneybetrayaldrunkennessinvestigationrobberytheftbrutalitymafia …insanityhome invasionexecutionhomophobiapanicjustice (See All)
Mood:
gorerainneo noir
Locations:
rooftopchurchhospitalbarrestauranthotelelevatorpolice stationcourtroomstrip clubcatholic churchbar brawl
Characters:
brother brother relationshipfriendafrican americanhusband wife relationshiphomosexualpolicetattoogay sexpolicemandancerphotographerpriestthiefchristian …gay kisshitmancatholicrussiansniper riflerussian mafiarussian american (See All)
Period:
1990s
Story:
n wordblack americansubtitled scenescene during end creditsprologueflash forwardracial slurnonlinear timelinebridgeeatingshootingbare buttdrinkwatching tvfood …voice over narrationtelephone callpistolknifecigarette smokingfemale nuditymale nudityflashbackkissviolencegunnuditybloodinterviewmasturbationfightdancingthree word titlesurprise endingfireshootoutdreamcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenepunched in the facecomputercatcamerawritten by directorgunfightfalling from heightrifleheld at gunpointdead bodycafejailhandcuffsprayerstrippershot in the backf wordreportergay slurnewspaperflashlightambushthroat slittingnuntrialcigar smokingshot in the legcoffeebartenderlatex glovesconfessionorganized crimebeaten to deathsuburbfbiperson on firepay phoneproduct placementlightningcourtcrossdirectorial debutshot in the armhandgunsilencertwinvigilantecross dressinggaragefreeze framestylized violencepizzacrime bossmachismoitalianropetv newskilling an animalmass murdercagelistening to musictape recorderrecordingfbi agentcrucifixtwinsphone boothpress conferenceirishgun fubar fightgun battlecrime scenesufferingsevered fingerdual wielditalian americanboston massachusettspool tablebroken glasskicked in the crotchbutcherbilliardsaerial shotmale male kissblind manethnic slurpolice inspectorkilling spreebullet timesermonmexican americanearphonesinvestigatorface maskalleyirish americanbandageplaying poolpistol whipvigilantismconfessionalgun held to headtv reporterbullet ballethanging upside downhearing voicesaccidental shootingcatholicismvigilante justicebathrobegun duelski maskmassachusettsmafia bosssitting on a toiletgropingparoletv interviewreference to james bonddead cathomosexual subtextreference to supermanshot through a doorcriminal investigationfingerprintreference to batmanbreaking a bottle over someone's headbilingualismfalling through the floorcityscapejumping from a rooftopnewscasterbilingualshacklesstun gunset on firearsenalpagerfire fightlord's prayertelling a joketv crewpeep showstuttergolf balldoughnutforensicsman dressed as a womanbar ownerover the toptourette's syndromekilling a catcelticirish catholictoilet bowlair ventpack of moneyactor shares last name with characterair ductdumb policereference to coca colabeepernose ringbellboyhunting knifeitalian mafiastreet interviewbad taste humourcrime syndicatefraternal twinsreference to rambocrossing oneselffbi investigationprofessional assassinasexualsiblings living togetherreference to the lone rangeropera musicst. patrick's dayclothes ironrosary beadscauterizationdeductionpennyfingers shot offparole boardirish gangsterreference to charles bronsonballisticsirish mafiaammoniacrawl spacecauterizing a woundreference to pepsi colafalling through the ceilingmeat processing factorycoins on eyeschained to a toiletnumbers runnerpants on firerespect for enemy (See All)

Tell No One (2006)
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Tell No One (2006)

The pediatrician Alexandre Beck misses his beloved wife Margot Beck, who was brutally murdered eight years ago when he was the prime suspect. When two bodies are found near where the corpse of Margot was dumped, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes suspect again. The mystery increases when Al …ex receives an e-mail showing Margot older and alive. (Read More)

Themes:
drug usememorydrinkingsuicidemurderfriendshipdeathlovekidnappinginfidelityrapepoliticsadulterytortureescape …weddinginvestigationvoyeurismextramarital affaircorruptiondeath of fatherobsessionblackmailguiltgriefunfaithfulnesssurveillancedeath of wifeforgivenesspolice brutalitymurder investigationpolice corruptionmysterious deathmurder of father (See All)
Mood:
night
Locations:
rooftophospitalbarrestaurantforestparis francebusairportelevatorwoodspolice stationpolice carfrancelake
Characters:
childhood friendfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorboybrother sister relationshipgirlpolice officerserial killer …nursedetectivepolicemanphotographerbabylawyerwaitresskillerfrenchamericanpolice chasecoronerfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipboy girl kiss (See All)
Story:
stairwaybruisestreet lifegraffititypewriterbaseball batprologueflash forwardnonlinear timelineeatingshootingbare buttdrinkwatching tvfood …beatingtelephone callcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditymale nuditydogflashbackviolencegunbased on novelnuditybloodfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nudityfemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nudityphotographmale full frontal nuditylesbian kisschaseshowercryingcell phonecorpseshot to deathunderwearhorsecar accidentmirrorface slapshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facecomputercameraarrestundressingsecretlierifletearsrunningdead bodycafejailvoyeurmale pubic hairrevolvertelephoneshot in the backsubjective cameraswimmingcleavagegay slurnewspapervideo cameramansionfemale pubic hairinternetfalse accusationapologyman with glassesscantily clad femalecoffinassassinationforeign language adaptationsearchvanlatex glovesconfessionparkskinny dippingsmokingbinocularskeymissing personcover upfemale full rear nuditylong takegymdisappearancepursuitcountrysidedeath of sonthreathorse ridingsadnessratsuspicionmurderertied upflowerhandgunheroinapplausetv newsbow and arrowrevelationinjuryred dresswalkie talkieloss of loved onedrug abusehidingloss of wifedesperationdriving a carfaked deathclockhomicidepresumed deadpassportretirementcamera shot of feetdivingphoto shoothaunted by the pasttensioninnocencesurveillance cameraplaygroundmourningburglarylesbian coupleautopsye maildeerhighwaycellphonesuspectpolice raidducknude woman murderedbenchsports cartan linechildhood memoryframed for murderdead dognude swimminganniversaryhandshakedark secretcremationstreet gangrepeated sceneabuse of powerstreet marketbitternessgun held to headframedtraffic jamfemale lawyermale rapehired killernude girlcigarettefallingscene of the crimeplaying a video gamednastableemergency roominsurancebody bagnaked dead womandocumentmurder of wifemultiple murderhitchcockiancircular staircasedead catanguishwoman undressingchild rapecriminal investigationtreadmillclimbing out a windowfinding a dead bodysurveillance footageintercomtelephone numbertrophy wifecrotch shotapple computerfemale in a showerstun gunhand kissingpocket knifealibistreet kidwife abusesafe deposit boxman undressingpokiesperjurydoor bellwood carvingequestrianransackinghitting a womanphoto studiosidewalk cafeaudio recordingbroken windshieldblood sample911 callwalking a dogwall safeinternet cafewiretapdead body in a car trunki.d.pediatricianbox cutterchildhood lovearm injuryprime suspectinsurance policyhemophiliahorse jumpingplanted evidencewatching a video on a computergarbage dumpsterbreaking a glassbluffingslipping and fallingwife beatingbandstandhorse stableidentifying a dead bodybody in a car trunkhunting accidentparisian outskirtsballisticsstreet riotoff screen suicidecar pileupcomputer storehiding in a dumpsterstate senatorcomputer searchhunting trophymounted deer headautopsy reportflower deliverymidnight swimdna sampledragged by hairheroin userinternal bleedingparc monceau paris (See All)

We Own The Night (2007) is one of the best movies like A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
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We Own The Night (2007)

Brooklyn, 1988. Crime is rife, especially drugs and drug violence. A Russian thug is building his heroin trade, while everyone laughs at the cops. Brothers have chosen different paths: Joe has followed his father Bert into New York's Finest; he's a rising star. Bobby, who uses his mother's maiden na …me, manages a club. Bobby too is on the rise: he has a new girlfriend and a green-light to develop a Manhattan club. Joe and Bert ask him to help with intelligence gathering; he declines. Then, Joe raids Bobby's club to arrest the Russian. From there, things spiral out of control: the Russian puts out a hit on Joe, personal losses mount, and Bobby's loyalties face the test. (Read More)

Subgenre:
suspense
Themes:
drug usefuneraldrinkingprisonsuicidedeathmurderrevengedrugsmoneybetrayalfearescapeinvestigationdeath of father …death of motherdysfunctional familygamblingabusedeath of wifedyingvengeancemurder of a police officermurder of father (See All)
Mood:
gorenightmarecar chase
Locations:
churchnew york cityhospitalbeachrestaurantmotorcyclecemeterynightclubwheelchairurban settingpolice stationpolice carmotelstrip clubcar bomb …car on fire (See All)
Characters:
uncle nephew relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipchildrensingerpolice officerpolicemandancerphotographermayor …police shootoutgrandfather grandson relationshiprussian mafia (See All)
Period:
1980syear 1988
Story:
puerto ricanhomecomingloyaltysubtitled sceneprologueboxingeatingmarijuanashootingdrinkfoodbeatingtelephone callpistolcigarette smoking …female nudityviolencedogflashbackgunsexbloodmasturbationdancingphotographsingingpartychasefirecryingsongshootoutshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameraarrestfalling from heightrifletearscar crashcafejailmanhattan new york cityshot in the backf wordambushambulancedrug dealerthroat slittingcocaineimmigrantno opening creditscoffinassassinationsearchvangraveyardpantyhoseparklimousineorganized crimeblack pantiesgymamerican flagpursuitobscene finger gesturetrustheroinhenchmanfemale stockinged legsdiscojail cellwalkie talkiecrucifixhidingbrooklyn new york cityreconciliationstabbed in the throatitalian americanshot in the facecigarette lightercard playingjumping through a windowracistundercover copraidpolice raidpublic humiliationbenchworld trade center manhattan new york citythanksgivingabandoned buildinglatinamolotov cocktailbag over headsurgical maskshot in the neckdrug smugglingsnorting cocainepromotionpolice chieftombstoneinformantsmugglerurban decaypolice captaindrug traffickingstakeoutexamfeatherfacial scarinformerpolaroid camerasocial decayzippo lighterfurpost traumatic stressbloody faceoathreference to led zeppelinhundred dollar billlaw enforcementkiltgrave side ceremonyhidden identitystar of daviddyslexianightclub ownerfalling through a windownipple slipfingering someone's vaginamatchessurrogate familykorean war veteranpoker the card gamerussian immigrantpostmodernismwhite glovespolice uniformnew york police departmentcharcoalpile of moneypolice custodywelcome home partypolice trainingmumblingcode wordmale with earringhand in pantiessearch dogbustierprotective custodysqualid apartmentpolice stakeoutabandoned airfieldcar bombingchest painsfamily of copsmasked gunmanrussian familyweedsbrooklynesepolish family (See All)

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Stand By Me (1986)
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Stand By Me (1986)

It's the summer of 1959 in Castlerock, Oregon and four 12 year-old boys - Gordie, Chris, Teddy and Vern - are fast friends. After learning of the general location of the body of a local boy who has been missing for several days, they set off into woods to see it. Along the way, they learn about them …selves, the meaning of friendship and the need to stand up for what is right. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of agecult filmcoming of age film
Themes:
memoryfuneralfriendshipdeathbetrayalredemptioninsanitygriefchildhoodwritingcouragecamping
Locations:
traincarsmall townwoodscampfire
Characters:
childhood friendwriterteenage boybrother brother relationshipfriendfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagertattooboybest friendbullymotherboy in underwearboy with a gun
Period:
1950ssummer
Story:
loss of friendjuvenile delinquencyloss of brotherdeath of friendgroup of friendsloyaltydeath of brotherbaseball batauthorchild abusenonlinear timelinebridgevoice over narrationpistolknife …cigarette smokingbare chested malegunflashbackdogbloodsingingthree word titlecryingsongdreamcorpsecomputervomitingdead bodygay slurbedroomdrivingno opening creditsfishinggunshoton the roadstorytellingscarconvertibleglassestwinnewspaper headlineeyeglasseshuggingfaintingcomic booktitle based on songmale bondingjumping from heightswitchbladegrocery storeinnocencenostalgiachild protagonistswampdead childfriendship between boysdeerdead boymoral dilemmachildhood memoryplaying cardsheroismunderdognarrated by character12 year oldstoreoutcastinsecurityimperative in titlejunkyardplaying poolinspirationfencetelling someone to shut updiggingboy with glasseslistening to a radiobare chested boybaseball caphamburgertrain tracksimmaturitypierazor bladewalkingunderage smokingbereavementoverweightoregontreehouselunaticreference to supermanwet clothespool hallfamous linetrespassingchild with gunpre teenguard dogtitle appears in songtroubled teenchild swearingtalking to selfcanteenaspiring writerdecomposing bodyrailroad trackdog tagclothes linegolden retrieverreference to mickey mousepacific northwesthowlingleechchild uses guncrawlingbased on novellaporchbased on the works of stephen kinginnocence losttypingtearchild smoking cigarettechased by a dogcorpse with eyes openkicked in the buttyounger brotherclimbing a fencefat boymale tearsoverhearing a conversationhearing noisescampfire storydrinking and drivingmarshmallowshortcutsleeping outsidereference to coca colasummertimechain link fencecombeating contestfishing rodyear 1959traumatic childhoodoverweight childolder brotherfoot racesobbingflick knifetoothpickfour friendstattoo on armbaseball cap worn backwardslistening to a car radiotin canreference to the lone rangerstore ownerstory within the storyfour best friendstoasting marshmallowsrailroad bridgeflipping a coinwalking on train trackslong walkwater canteenbottle of beerno trespassing signreference to donald ducksleeping on the groundargument between friendskilled by a trainplaying chickentripping overdoepinky swearrailroad trestlereference to abbott and costelloboy smoking a cigaretteclimbing over fencereading a comic booksitting on the floortrestlepez dispenserundressing selfwet underwearcigarette behind eardunking head in wateryankees baseball capgroup vomitmourning for sonportable radio.45 calibre pistoldrinking while drivingreference to mighty mouseaccidentally firing a gunblood on one's handblueberry piecrawling on hands and kneesfainting at the sight of bloodfeeling insultedgmc truckpie eating competitionreference to pluto the dogrunning on a bridgefainting boyhugging one's friendimitating the firing of a gunmuddy clothes (See All)

Cloud Atlas (2012)
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Cloud Atlas (2012)

Everything is connected: an 1849 diary of an ocean voyage across the Pacific; letters from a composer to his lover; a thriller about a conspiracy at a nuclear power plant; a farce about a publisher in a nursing home; a rebellious clone in futuristic Korea; and the tale of a tribe living on post-apoc …alyptic Hawaii far in the future. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmpost apocalypsedystopiaepic
Themes:
drug usememorydrinkingsuicidemurderdeathlovefriendshiprevengemoneyescapecancerguiltexecutiondeath of wife …dyingcannibalismcouragedevil (See All)
Locations:
airplaneswimming poolbarbeachrestaurantforestsnowbathtubbicycletaxielevatorvillagewoodsshipouter space …campfirestormsan francisco californiabar brawlstorm at seaairplane explosion (See All)
Characters:
uncle nephew relationshipwriterbrother brother relationshipfriendfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipdoctorchildrensingerboybrother sister relationship …prostitutegirlnursepolicemanlawyerreference to godgay kisshitmanwaitresslustjewgay relationshipuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationship (See All)
Period:
futureyear 2012year 1973year 1975
Story:
n wordstreet lifetypewriterprologueauthorflash forwardnonlinear timelineeatingbridgebookshootingbare buttdrinkfoodtelephone call …pistoltitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditymale nuditykissflashbackdoggunf ratedbased on novelbloodinterviewtwo word titlesex scenefightphotographexplosionsingingchasecryingcell phonesongshootoutwoman on topdreamcorpseblood splatterhorseface slappunched in the facecomputercatarrestsecretfalling from heightletterrifletearsrunningcar crashdead bodyinterrogationcafepianohandcuffsprayertelephoneshot in the backf wordreportersubjective camerasurvivalnewspaperflashlightjournalistcandleold manstabbingthroat slittingapologyno opening creditsfictional warspaceshipunderwater sceneanthologyshot in the leggunshotprotestpay phoneumbrellaactor playing multiple rolesdebtlightningskeletonringpianistpursuitreuniongeneralgrandmotherwhippingpubtrustchild murderrecord playereyeglassestape recorderlawrecordingslaveryagingcaught having sexdemonstrationwitchcraftcomposercovered in bloodrebellionvirginitygoatbar fightslavewatching televisionmale prostitutereincarnationcrossbowgrandfatherspanishpower outagehungertitle appears in writingprophecydespairescape attemptensemble castoilexilemurder of a childvoice over lettertriberaidsnowingmale male kisseye patchclonehorseback ridingcontractrevolutionaryactress playing multiple rolesmultiple storylinegun in mouthkilling a dogspiral staircaselast will and testamentjournalcorporal punishmentshot with an arrownaivetyknocking on a doorloanhead bashed inhand over mouthpoisoningdnareading a booknursing homekarmasouth koreatitle same as bookparasitefacial scarslaughterhousedistrusttequilawriting a letter10 year oldpole dancerwoman smokerlocked in a roomfloggingmountain climbingclimbing out a windowplantationtear on cheekradio broadcastsailing shipknife held to throatoverhead shotvolkswagen beetlelast standdeja vusheet musictalking to oneselfbirthmarkthreat to killscotsmangarroterunning for your lifepassenger trainreference to charles dickenshot pantsone eyed manbarefoot womanstowawaycandelabramaorichateauheartbeatfalling out a windowlugershooting starnuclear powerdistant futurepast lifeelderly coupleold people's homenuclear reactoroil companypeepholeyelling for helphuman skeletonseoulfootbridgefree willwar paintfirefightsodomiteair battleescape planshooting a dogyear 1936faked suicidebackhand slapstuck in an elevatorfuturistic cityabolitionisttooth knocked outgoatherdheaddressvoice over writingswinging on a ropemale sitting on a toiletyear 1931aleout of ammunitionreference to jezebelviolareference to berlin germanytelephone hanguptransamerica pyramidwoman hitting a manelevator malfunctionthrowing a cell phonethrown from a buildingchild shot in the backmusical compositionpresent dayreference to germanycult heroreference to herman melvillecrashing through a gatecleaning a swimming poolhands held in the airsix storiesspaceship explosionreference to arthur conan doylesextetasian with coloured hairreference to the korean warrunning over a fire hydrantescaped slavefacial makeupgray tabby catwaistcoatyear 1849chest of gold coinsclimbing a cliffcomputerized voicegrandchildrenmicro minireference to alexander solzhenitsynsubmerged in car (See All)

Persepolis (2007)
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Persepolis (2007)

In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamental …ists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study for a better life. However, this change proves an equally difficult trial with the young woman finding herself in a different culture loaded with abrasive characters and profound disappointments that deeply trouble her. Even when she returns home, Marji finds that both she and homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of agemartial artsautobiographicaladult animationbased on autobiography
Themes:
drug useangermemoryfuneraldrinkingprisondeathfriendshiplovemurdersurrealismmarriageinfidelitychristmasreligion …politicsfeartortureweddingtraveldivorcetheftdepressionblackmailguiltunfaithfulnessexecutionchildhoodhomelessnessfreedomjusticephilosophyforgivenessrevolutionfirst loveclaustrophobiareligious intolerancemurder of sister (See All)
Mood:
high schoolrainnightmare
Locations:
rooftophospitalrestaurantschoolsnowmotorcyclecemeteryparis francebathtubnightclubbicycletaxiairportwheelchaircity …franceschool teacher (See All)
Characters:
uncle nephew relationshipteenage boyteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorchildren …boyprostitutefemale protagonistteachergirlsoldierstudentpolicemandancerthiefreference to godmuslimcousin cousin relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipbakerart studentcheating on one's girlfriendphilosophy teacher (See All)
Period:
year 19861980s1990s1970syear 1982year 1992year 1978
Story:
adaptation directed by original authorpremarital sexclassreadingflash forwardeatingclassroommarijuanabookshootingdrinkwatching tvfoodvoice over narrationtelephone call …cigarette smokingdogflashbackkissf ratedbloodone word titlefightdancingexplosionpartychaseshowercryingtitle directed by femaledreamcorpsecatbattlearrestfalling from heightvomitinglieriflebeertearsrunningbeddead bodycafeneighborjailhallucinationprayersurvivalnewspaperflashlightbracookingwinebased on comic bookold manmountainarmysuicide attempttoiletfishmodelfalse accusationnunbirdold womandrowningpaingravekarateprotestkeyliarpay phonestorytellingsuitcasetankhanginguniversitypursuitcrossfilm within a filmbasementelectionflowerobscene finger gesturewhippingrefugeeciatherapyheart attacktwenty somethingsurgerymissilehuggingtraitorsupermarketgrenadewoundfaintinglawsurvivorjail cellislamdemonstrationcommunistdrug abusehidingwatching a movietherapistpsychologistvirginityburialiraqmoralitycannongas maskiranpassportmovie theatrecensorshipheavy metalgrocery storebombingpillssufferingbraveryhypocrisyhippiesexismbroken glassfalling to deathbutcherdespairsculptureoilswampexilebutterflyswedendeath of sistermusical numberyoung lovedemocracypunk rockpolice raidwar veteransirenreckless drivingpajamasturkey the countrypipe smokingplaying cardsmoscow russiaintimidationrevolutionarybriberyearphoneswomen's rightstriple f ratedsneakerspubertybeggarrepressionselfishnesstombstoneblack marketidealismplaywrightconventtape recordingaustriacredit cardvienna austriabased on graphic novelnihilismblizzardrazoranarchistpolitical prisonervolkswagenhonestymartyrtitle same as bookpsychotherapyair raidchoicenationalismfiring squadnewlywedussrreference to michael jacksoncoughing bloodprophetsecret policecheckpointshopping cartdiabetesloudspeakerveilfleeingswansolidaritydignitysubcultureexpatriatesurgical operationcowardicebedtime storycustomsbirthmarktehran iranpenis joketrolleyart historycuriositypolitical repressionsnowballpuppet showhashishnailtyrannyart classhomeless womanideologyreference to karl marxazerbaijanhead scarfartillerymarxismmohawk haircutreference to leninprotest marchunfaithful boyfriendloud musicreference to saddam husseiniraq iran warseparation from familyreference to che guevarapolitical rallyfarewellfalse passportcyanideexecution by hangingprescription drugsmarxisttalking to godair guitarburqadrowning in a bathtubgroceriron maidenyodelingreference to godzillarubblewindow washeriranian revolutionwine makingdog humping someone's legbroochislamic revolutionwar ruinsnunneryproletariatleningrad russiashahpolitical exilereference to abbaliberatorstudy abroadlife drawingreference to the bee geesshah of irangovernment repressionopen heart surgeryataturkbronchitiscoronaryjasmineyodeliranian historymultiple amputeereference to botticellisifting through garbageiranian soldierlong distance telephone callreference to iron maidenreference to romy schneideramputated arm and legbeauty spotnailed to a wallorly airport paristoppling a statue (See All)

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The Spectacular Now (2013)

Sutter Keely lives in the now. It's a good place for him. A high school senior, charming and self-possessed, he's the life of the party, loves his job at a men's clothing store, and has no plans for the future. A budding alcoholic, he's never far from his supersized, whiskey-fortified thirst-master  …cup. But after being dumped by his girlfriend, Sutter gets drunk and wakes up on a lawn with Aimee Finecky hovering over him. She's different: the "nice girl" who reads science fiction and doesn't have a boyfriend. While Aimee has dreams of a future, Sutter lives in the impressive delusion of a spectacular now, yet somehow, they're drawn together. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of age
Themes:
memorydrinkingfriendshipmarriagemoneyjealousydrunkennessdancedivorcedeath of fatherdatingbreak upalcoholismfalling in lovesuicide of father
Mood:
high school
Locations:
swimming poolhospitalbarbaseballbus driverwater gun
Characters:
single motherteenage boyteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteacherdancer …best friendreference to godteacher student relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship (See All)
Story:
father son reunionconvenience storeblack americanclassreadingprologueflash forwardclassroomdrinkvoice over narrationtelephone callcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditykiss …sexflashbackbased on noveldancingpartyshowercryingcell phonecar accidentslow motion scenecomputersecretliebeertearssunglassesreference to jesus christalcoholtelephonef wordbramontageapologyhit by a carbartenderfired from the jobstorytellingwaterfallsleepingtrustteenage sexpickup truckhuggingloss of virginitycomic bookhappinesscheating husbandcrying manpromisewhiskeyunderage drinkingbackpackfirst kissabsent fatherpridebookstorephiladelphia pennsylvaniareckless drivingwoman in underweartext messaginghandshakeloss of jobdead fatherjukeboxhangover17 year oldflask18 year oldknocking on a doorwoman in bra and pantiesunhappinessgiving a toastpromsecond chancecollege campusbouncerwhite brabeggingmiserystudyinghomeworkhigh school graduationtelephone numberpassing outhigh school seniorstore clerkgeneration ykiss on the foreheadfootball fieldporchabandoned by fatherdumped by girlfriendhigh school prompart time jobpain killeri.d.big sisterfirst sexreference to nasateenage drinkingjumping into a swimming poolbreakfast cerealgeometryschool cafeteriayellow dresstutoringbaseball pitcherarm in a slingcollege applicationreference to californiareference to texasfear of failuredrinking on the jobhip flaskmen's clothing storedelivering newspaperreference to mexicoprom datewaiting for someonerefusing a handshakedrunken drivinglooking into a window (See All)

Rumble Fish (1983)
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Rumble Fish (1983)

Rusty James is the leader of a small, dying gang in an industrial town. He lives in the shadow of the memory of his absent, older brother -- The Motorcycle Boy. His mother has left, his father drinks, school has no meaning for him and his relationships are shallow. He is drawn into one more gang fig …ht and the events that follow begin to change his life. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of agefish out of waterteen movieerotic fantasy
Themes:
traumadrug usememoryfriendshipmurderdrugsghostjealousydrunkennessrobberyyouthdatingbreak upalcoholismphilosophy …near death experienceobsessive compulsive disorder (See All)
Mood:
high schoolneo noir
Locations:
fire escapebarbeachtrainmotorcyclebuspolice carseaoceanschool busschool secretary
Characters:
teenage boyteenage girlbrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipteachergirlpolice officerpolicemansister sister relationshiptough guy …best friendlittle girlalcoholicself destructioncheating on girlfriend (See All)
Story:
loss of friendjuvenile delinquencyloss of brotherjuvenile delinquentconvenience storegroup of friendsgraffitideath of brotherbridgeclassroombeatingknifetitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested male …female nuditymale nuditydogviolencebased on novelbloodfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlefightphotographpartypantiesdreammirrorpunched in the facecatanimal in titledead bodyvoyeurorgyf wordflashlightgangstabbingcocainedinerfishanti herobirdgunshotdrug addictstabbed in the backattackfantasy sequencetragic eventhigh school studentgiftdeath of soncharacter says i love youobscene finger gestureheroinhatemachismonerdteen angstbreaking and enteringwounddrugcagefriendship between mendrug abusemagazinekicked in the stomachbuttocksvisitteenage protagonistcarnivalinterracial friendshipbikerwatching televisionthugstupidityswitchbladenicknamebreakupblood on faceunderage drinkingburglaryloss of sonjunkiebilliardsslackerhomoeroticismexistentialismgrowing uptank topmelancholymale objectificationbarking dogbreak infighterhigh school teacherstreet gangspiral staircasesnorting cocainedrunken manmale friendshipmotorbikebroken windowloserfish tankgang violenceblood stainschool principalstreet fightbreaking a windowretrobleedingrespectmuggingdisillusionmentidolmurder by gunshotdance sceneheatseductive behaviorundressing someonetraumatic experiencemasculinityhopelessnesswet clothesdeath by gunshotheadmasterfeet on tablephilosopherpool hallabsent motherfairman with no nameseductive womandrinking from a bottlebird cageselfish womanfunfairpassive aggressive behaviorpassive aggressive womanrole modelerotic dreamfemale objectificationbarefoot womanvideo arcadedelinquentbreaking a car windowblack & white to colorfantasizingdopegang warfarepet shopflying man21 year oldvulgar languageout of body experienceestranged wifebreaking indrinking problempet storereference to robin hoodshop ownermurder by shootingchange in lifestylecaged birdexpelled from schoolbrat packestranged motherwrong side of the tracksdeath of family memberheavy smokerviolent behaviorlast wishboyfriend girlfriend conflictriding a motorbikelife lessontruancyriding a motorcycleviolent manbare feet on tableclimbing a wallgreasertulsa oklahomaweeping womanman wearing underwearweeping manbarefoot manexistential crisisanger issuescolor element in black and white filmmalingerertruanttaking notesbroken car windoweye contactpocket mirrorabsent wifejealous ex boyfriendlost causereference to the pied piperaggressivenesshomoerotic friendshipclinical deathfemale voyeurnerdy boyschool truancyselfish motherweeping girlclimbing down a walldisinfecting a woundhydrant (See All)

Stay (2005)
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Stay (2005)

A thought-provoking and haunting exploration of how reality and dream-states may combine to form complex interactions. The line between the imagination and reality blurs when an accomplished Psychiatrist takes on a patient that appears to be suicidal.

Themes:
illnessmemorydrinkingsuicidelovedeathsurrealismghostinvestigationdeath of fatherdeath of motherdepressionguiltmental illnessdying …blindnesswritingforgivenessmadnessmurder of fathermurder of mother (See All)
Mood:
rainnightmare
Locations:
new york citytraincemeterybathtubbicycletaxistrip clubtaxi driversuvcar fire
Characters:
boyfriend girlfriend relationshipafrican americanfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphomosexualboystudentdanceractorbabyartistactresswaitresssecurity guard …psychiatristsecretarysheriffdoctor patient relationshipart studentself injuryart teacher (See All)
Story:
stairwayballoonanswering machineblack americanclassreadingnonlinear timelinesubwayeatingbridgedrinkfoodtelephone calltitle spoken by charactercigarette smoking …dogflashbackgunkissbloodone word titledancingsurprise endingshowercryingdreamunderwearcar accidentundressingpaintingtearsrunningbirthdaycar crashbathroomneighborpianostrippersubjective cameraorphanambulancesuicide attemptdinerpainterdrawingbathunderwater scenemarriage proposallibrarykeystorytellingcollege studentlightningreference to william shakespearepsychicarsonchesshuggingsyringewoundhypodermic needlesurvivorpatientrehearsalart galleryfateanimal attackslavemental institutionpromisewhiskeywindpillsnew jerseymedicationaquariumbookstorebalconyblind manbuddhismengagement ringman cryingreflectionnotebookrepeated scenespiral staircaselecturebrooklyn bridgehearing voiceswrist slittingmailboxdripping bloodlocked doormeat cleaverrazor bladebleedinggurneyreference to shakespeare's hamletcircular staircasepole dancershared bathdog attackloss of parentseyespsychosiswater fountainslide showreference to sigmund freuddance classmatchmakersuicide threatsnorricamwatching someonewriting on a walldeadlinepeep showcaught in the raingrand pianodeputy sheriffdog bitesketchinghand wounddiamond ringprescriptionacting classart studiofortune cookiewalruslecturerempty housefireplace pokerweathermanmeteorologyanimal bitehailstormchopsticks the eating utensilcigarette burndance rehearsalsparrowlecture halleyesightkey ringsketching a portraitxanaxwrist scartelling storystopping timeeating with chopstickstire blow out21st birthdaychinese carryout foodpiano movingscript readingtoreadormylar helium balloonforetellingknocking over a tablepsychiatric sessionreference to athena (See All)

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White Oleander (2002)
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White Oleander (2002)

Astrid Magnussen is a 15 year old girl, living in California. Her mother, Ingrid, is a beautiful, free-spirited poet. Their life, though unusual, is satisfying until one day, a man named Barry Kolker (that her mother refers to at first as "The goat man") comes into their lives, and Ingrid falls madl …y in love with him, only to have her heart broken, and her life ruined. For revenge, Ingrid murders Barry with the deadly poison of her favourite flower: The White Oleander. She is sent to prison for life, and Astrid has to go through foster home after foster home. Throughout nearly a decade she experiences forbidden love, religion, near-death experiences, drugs, starvation, and how it feels to be loved. But throughout these years, she keeps in touch with her mother via letters to prison. And while Ingrid's gift is to give Astrid the power to survive, Astrid's gift is to teach her Mother about love. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of agemelodramapunk
Themes:
angerdrinkingprisonsuicidefriendshipdeathlovemurderinfidelitychristmasmoneyjealousyadulterypregnancydrunkenness …extramarital affairdivorcelonelinessdeath of motherparanoiadysfunctional familyredemptionunfaithfulnessgamblingevilcrueltywealthfirst love (See All)
Mood:
high schoolnightmare
Locations:
rooftoplos angeles californiaswimming poolbeachrestaurantschoolbuscourtroommexicoschool busforest fire
Characters:
single motherteenage boyteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoosingerboy …brother sister relationshipprostituteteacherpolice officerphotographerlawyerartistchristianactressreference to godbibleolder man younger woman relationshiprussianreligious fanatic (See All)
Story:
juvenile delinquentpremarital sexclassflash forwardchild abusenonlinear timelineclassroomshootingdrinkwatching tvvoice over narrationcigarette smokinggunkisssex …violenceflashbackbased on novelbloodinterviewtwo word titlefightphotographpartypantiesfirecryingdreamunderwearcomputerarrestthongsecretletterpaintingbeertearscafejailhandcuffsreference to jesus christcolor in titlerevolvershot in the backswimmingbrawinecaliforniaambulancecocainejudgetrialpainterdrawinggunshotpoisonrabbitcourtmanipulationcrossreunionflowerheroinchessrunawayteen angstcomic bookjoggingvideotapecompassiontowelmilkdrug overdosehaircutprison guardwindbraveryconstruction sitehypocrisyministerhatredjunkiebible quoteamusement parkwomen's prisonabsent fatherbarbecuehysteriajewelrycartoon on tvtestimonyconstruction workerbaptismmakeoverroller coasterpolaroiddomineering motherparamedic15 year oldadult actress playing teenage girlreverendpalm treebullet woundprison visithonestycarpentersex with a minorsalvationaccusationastrologycheckcollageeggsjail breakborderline personality disorderrearview mirrorfoster childsnowglobefoster homeart classnova scotiatrailer trashdrug rehabilitationfoster familybad motherjuvenile detentionfoster parentwashing handsinnocence lostjuicetopless dancingbible studyflea marketwatercolorpepsi colameteor showercomic book artcomic book shoppoker the card gameart showsocial servicesgarbage collectorpoor white trashchild carefeng shuigreyhound busfdawomen's studiesbarrenesschristmas pageantnarcissistic personality disordersound of sexborn againfoster parentingfalling starmurder of loverjuvenile hallhanging mobilegirls' dormitoryjesus freaksanta monica pierflip flops the shoesairbrushdeath by drug overdose (See All)

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Fruitvale Station (2013)

This is the true story of Oscar, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident who wakes up on the morning of December 31, 2008 and feels something in the air. Not sure what it is, he takes it as a sign to get a head start on his resolutions: being a better son to his mother, whose birthday falls on New Year's Ev …e, being a better partner to his girlfriend, who he hasn't been completely honest with as of late, and being a better father to T, their beautiful 4 year old daughter. He starts out well, but as the day goes on, he realizes that change is not going to come easy. He crosses paths with friends, family, and strangers, each exchange showing us that there is much more to Oscar than meets the eye. But it would be his final encounter of the day, with police officers at the Fruitvale BART station that would shake the Bay Area to its very core, and cause the entire nation to be witnesses to the story of Oscar Grant. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmfamily tragedy
Themes:
racismangerdrinkingfriendshipdeathmurdermarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterypregnancyfearextramarital affairtheftbrutality …unfaithfulnessdyingunemploymentpolice brutalitymurder of an innocent person (See All)
Mood:
archive footage
Locations:
hospitaltrainurban settingpolice carsan francisco californiafight in train
Characters:
uncle nephew relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipteacherpolice officerpoliceman …dancersister sister relationshipthiefreference to godlittle girlasian americangrandmother grandson relationshipuncle niece relationshippolice shooting (See All)
Period:
year 2008year 2007year 2009
Story:
subway stationn wordstreet lifedeath of friendblack americanflash forwardracial slursubwayeatingmarijuanashootingdrinkurinationfoodtelephone call …pistoltitle spoken by characterbare chested malemale nuditykissdoggunviolenceflashbacksexnuditybloodtwo word titlefightdancingphotographpantiesshowerbased on true storycryingunderwearmirrorpunched in the facewritten by directorarrestundressinglietearsplace name in titlebirthdaydead bodylow budget filmhandcuffsprayertelephoneshot in the backf wordsubjective camerabracookingcandlegangvideo cameradrug dealerprisonerprotestliartragic eventdeath of sonwitnesssleepingfireworksriotflirtingsurgerybirthday cakehugginglooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicrace relationsdemonstrationwristwatchnew year's evehomicidecelebrationwatching televisiongrocery storerap musicplaygroundspanishkickingdeath of protagonistcellphoneblack bra and pantiesloss of jobtaserhit in the facekilling a dogescalatordrug dealepilogueemergency roomdeath of boyfriendprison visitex confemale cinematographerracial tensionsleeplessnessdreadlocksmanslaughterbarber shopliquor storecard trickhappy birthdaysubway trainblood transfusionbloody mouthstrip searchpre schooloakland californianew year's daypolice harassment22 year oldhappy new yearrough housingtext on screenbirthday cardblowing out candles on a birthday cakecatfishfacial injurydog hit by a carbay areavagina slurday caredeath of a dogcorrectional officerparty goerremoving a bulletpublic transitfirst degree murdersilent sceneshrimp as foodfish fryinternal bleedingofficer involved shootingreference to toys r us (See All)

Remember Me (2010)
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Remember Me (2010)

A romantic drama set in New York City during the summer of 2001, where Tyler, a rebellious young man, meets Ally through a twist of fate. Her spirit helps him heal after a family tragedy, though soon the circumstances that brought them together threaten to tear them apart.

Themes:
traumaangerprisonsuicidemurderdeathdeath of motherbullyingfalling in love
Locations:
new york cityrestauranttraincemeterybicycleapartmentart museum
Characters:
brother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipbest friendlittle girlsecretaryex husband ex wife relationshipyounger version of characterpolice arrestdaughter seeing mother murdered
Period:
2000s1990syear 2001
Story:
subway stationloss of brotherdeath of friendkissing while having sexdeath of brothersubwayclassroompistolcigarette smokingbare chested maleviolencekisssex scenepartysurprise ending …shot to deathfistfightblondeface slaparrestundressingkissingbrawlvomitingbedjailnew yorkdinerdinnerdrawingbirthday partyroommatebusinessmanwidowercollege studenttragic eventdeath of sonschoolgirlloss of mothertwenty somethingcowboy hatjail cellmale bondingloss of loved oneteddy bearart gallerymovie theatredeath of protagonistbookstoreyoung loveslackerbetworld trade center manhattan new york citycoffee shopfire extinguisherblonde womanstoneskyscraperforeplayscene of the crimehazingmuggingdeath of boyfriendterrorist attackgravestonewoman shotfather son conflictnew york skylinechild prodigysubway trainprotective malebailanswering machine messagechild's drawingbinge drinkingvisiting a gravetwin towersboard meetinglittle sister21 year oldtwo in a showersplit lipboardroomphoto montagenew york police departmenttattoo on armviolent copwindow smashingtattoo on chestclothes on showerscreen saverhair cut offstuffed toy pandacomputer monitorbookstore clerk (See All)

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Proof (2005)
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Proof (2005)

The daughter of a brilliant but mentally disturbed mathematician (recently deceased) tries to come to grips with her possible inheritance: his insanity. Complicating matters are one of her father's ex-students who wants to search through his papers and her estranged sister who shows up to help settl …e his affairs. (Read More)

Themes:
illnessdrug usefuneraldrinkingfriendshiplovedeathdrunkennessdeath of fatherparanoiagriefmental illnesseducationwritingcheating
Mood:
rain
Locations:
kitchennew york citysnowbicycleairportlakechicago illinois
Characters:
writerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipteacherstudentpolicemansister sister relationshipteacher student relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipbabe scientistself delusion
Story:
classreadingflash forwardnonlinear timelineclassroombookdrinkwatching tvtelephone calltitle spoken by characterflashbackkisssexf ratedone word title …partybased on playcryingundressingtearsbirthdaycollegehallucinationsciencewinerock bandpainchampagneumbrellacollege studentuniversitysadnessloss of fatherstrong female charactertwenty somethingnerddresseggstrong female leadparking garageschizophreniaremote controlsufferingmobile phonemourningbackpackshoppingdrummercigarette lighterrefrigeratorsnowingnervous breakdowngeekbenchmelancholygeniusdrumsreflectiondementianotebookdead fatherjournaltv commercialescalatormathematicscheesecollege professoruniversity studentcampuswakedeskestrangementmemorialwisconsinpackingsleeping on a couchhappy birthdayphysicisttalking to selfuniversity professorgraduate studentpulitzer prize sourcecollisionmathematicianporchphdsixty somethingamphetaminestring quartetnumbersestranged family membertalking with the deadaneurysmacademiaproofdrumstickstony award sourceprime numbersnorthwestern universityuniversity of chicagoo'hare airport chicagooverbearing sisterreference to cosmopolitan magazineevanston illinoisacademic advisorhair conditionertalking to one's dead father (See All)

The Butterfly Effect (2004)
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The Butterfly Effect (2004)

Evan Treborn grows up in a small town with his single, working mother and his friends. He suffers from memory blackouts where he suddenly finds himself somewhere else, confused. Evan's friends and mother hardly believe him, thinking he makes it up just to get out of trouble. As Evan grows up he has  …fewer of these blackouts until he seems to have recovered. Since the age of seven he has written a diary of his blackout moments so he can remember what happens. One day at college he starts to read one of his old diaries, and suddenly a flashback hits him like a brick! (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmpunkparanormal phenomena
Themes:
traumaillnessmemoryfuneralprisonsuicidedeathlovemurderrevengesurrealismrapereligionjealousyescape …travelpsychopathdeath of fatherparanoiatime travelcancerinsanityabuseunrequited lovechildhoodamnesiainheritanceself sacrificepsychological trauma (See All)
Mood:
rainnightmaremoving
Locations:
hospitalbarrestaurantschoolforesthotelcemeterybicyclewoodswheelchairslumsuvprison rape
Characters:
childhood friendteenage boyteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipboybrother sister relationshipprostituteteachergirlnursestudentbaby …reference to godbullywaitresspsychiatristprofessorself mutilationfather in prison (See All)
Period:
future
Story:
hit on the headnosebleedvandalismbaseball batreadingflash forwardracial slurchild abusenonlinear timelinebeatingtelephone callknifecigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudity …flashbackdoggunkissviolencebloodfemale frontal nuditysex scenefightfemale full frontal nudityexplosionsurprise endingpantiesshowerfirecryingdreamunderwearsex in bedvomitingbeertearsanimal in titlelingeriecafecollegereference to jesus christmale pubic hairtelevisioncleavagegay slurstrangulationvideo cameraambulancestabbingbasketballimpalementsuicide attemptstabbed in the chestfemale pubic hairscantily clad femalecoffindrawingchild in perilunderwater sceneroommategraveyardmarriage proposalattempted murderdrug addictcursebeaten to deathstabbed in the backmini skirtpay phonedollknocked outuniversityscarcrossbasementsevered armtherapyhatepornographydestinymedicinekilling an animalsociopathcaptivewatching a moviemovie theaterpsychologyhome moviemind controlcompassionfates&mtowelchokingmental institutionhaunted by the pastbraverycynicismhypnosisbutterflydynamitepedophilebilliardsaccidental killingdungeonmurder of a childconvictalternate realitycastrationfemale in showerbraindead dogmemory lossmale objectificationstabbed in the handnotebookpedophiliajunkyardplaying poolkilling a dogblue pantiesjournallost loveblackoutrepressionmale in underwearasthmaself defensefraternitysororityfilm starts with textwormhazingmailboxtestexamessaycrotch grabpsychotherapystresschild molesteryoung mangoth girlfirecrackerburning911kneelingpepper sprayrepressed memoryprosthetic limbmodel airplanechild herograve side ceremonyconvulsiontime travelerchild murders a childlung cancerchild pornographyalternate universealtering historyreference to robin hoodinhalerchildhood memoriescigarette burnsharddisturbed childhoodcat scanfatalismsedationfraternity househuman brainmemory lapsesleeping shirtlesschaos theorytoesdeath of a dogbutterfly effectaryan brotherhoodlighter fluidmk ultraunintended consequenceshypnotic regressionmace the repellentmale time travellerpsychotic childsleeping in underweartalking during a movieu haul truckartificial handbrain hemorrhagenumbnessmail bombchange historymorpho butterflybuilding model airplanechanging past event (See All)

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Thirteen (2003)

At the edge of adolescence, Tracy is a smart straight-A student--if not a little naive (it seems...she smokes and she cuts to alleviate the emotional pain she suffers from having a broken home and hating her mom's boyfriend, Brady.) When she befriends Evie, the most popular and beautiful girl in sch …ool, Evie leads Tracy down a path of sex, drugs and petty crime (like stealing money from purses and from stores). As Tracy transforms herself and her identity, her world becomes a boiling, emotional cauldron fueled by new tensions between her and her mother--as well as, teachers and old friends. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of ageindependent film
Themes:
drug usedrinkingfriendshipdeathlesbianismdrunkennessseductionrobberydivorcetheftdeath of motherdysfunctional familyhollywoodadoptiondrug addiction …cheatingself harm (See All)
Locations:
los angeles californiaurban setting
Characters:
interracial relationshipsingle motherteenage boyteenage girlfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistteacher …dancerthiefactressteacher student relationshipself mutilationself destructivenessself injury (See All)
Story:
juvenile delinquencyjuvenile delinquentstreet lifeclasschild abusenonlinear timelineclassroommarijuanadrinktelephone callcigarette smokingfemale nuditysexflashbackkiss …threesomedogf ratednumber in titlebloodone word titlefemale frontal nuditysex scenefightdancinglesbian kisspantiesshowercell phonetitle directed by femaleunderwearface slapthongliesunglassesbisexualbracandlecocainemodelvanjeansliarpay phonedomestic violencechickenobscene finger gestureteen angsteggbabysitterdrug abusewatching a moviemovie theaterskateboarddrug dealingdrug overdosehaircutshopliftingrap musicunderage drinkingshoppingdeceitclassmategrowing uptank tophairdressermarijuana jointsexual awakeningtriple f ratedbongneedleplastic surgerypubertyadolescencechild molestationmakeovermasochismpeer pressure13 year oldlsdteenage daughterpopularityrazor bladeexamchewing gumunderage smokingsurrogate mothereating disorderclothinglifeguardspoonjunior high schoolabsent motherhomeworkflashingpinball machinetattoo parlorrecovering alcoholicreference to frankensteinshoe storefake idlawn sprinklerhockey stickteenage rebellionbody piercingpiggy back rideearsurrogate familyhollywood boulevardvenice beach californiadress shopgirls' bathroompromiscuous mothertongue piercingglue sniffingbad influencelatenessstashbelly button piercingephebophiliastuffed toy animalchildhood sexual abusehuffingoverachievermorley cigarettescutting selfflunking out of schoolskating ramp (See All)

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Lat Den Ratte Komma In (2008)
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Lat Den Ratte Komma In (2008)

Oskar, a bullied 12-year old, dreams of revenge. He falls in love with Eli, a peculiar girl. She can't stand the sun or food and to come into a room she needs to be invited. Eli gives Oskar the strength to hit back but when he realizes that Eli needs to drink other people's blood to live he's faced  …with a choice. How much can love forgive? Set in the Stockholm suburb of Blackeberg in 1982. (Read More)

Subgenre:
coming of agecult filmcreature feature
Themes:
drinkingsuicidedeathlovefriendshipmurderrevengefeardivorcebrutalitybullyingcrueltychildhoodfalling in lovecourage
Mood:
gorenight
Locations:
swimming poolhospitalbartrainschoolforestsnowbathtubtaxiwoodsapartmentpolice carlakeschool bullyblood on snow
Characters:
single motherboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicechildrenboyteachergirlserial killerpolicemanvampirebullyalcoholic …ex husband ex wife relationshipdeath of girlfriendvampire girl (See All)
Period:
1980swinter
Story:
loss of friendtape deckhit on the headclassreadingsubwaybridgeeatingclassroombookdrinkurinationfoodtelephone callknife …cigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditydogkissbased on novelnuditybloodfemale frontal nudityfirecorpseunderwearmirrorcatarrestundressingfalling from heightvomitingliebeerdead bodybathroomneighborswimmingdecapitationnewspaperflashlightgangthroat slittingfemale pubic hairdinnersevered headradiounderwater scenedrowningattempted murdertreesuburblocker roomperson on fireliarringneck breakingtied upthreatened with a knifesevered armwhippingnewspaper headlinesingle parentrecord playerchainsaweavesdroppinghuggingfalling down stairsburned aliveaddictiongothiclooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musictape recorderrecordingswimsuitcovered in bloodanimal attackmilkgas maskbarefootswitchbladechild's point of viewattempted suicidewhipchild protagonistgash in the facedark heroice skatinginfectionice hockeyblood on shirtmurder of a childsnowinggasolinedead boycellarnewspaper clippingvodka12 year oldcandyhit in the faceimperative in titlepubertyreading alouddead childrenlooking out a windowacidbully comeuppancedisposing of a dead bodyweightliftingclimbing through a windowfemale vampiresolitudemisfitcowboy bootslistening to a radiobitten in the neckdeath penaltydripping bloodscandinaviasense of smellbleedingurinalgurneykiller childdisfigured facegame playingsnowmobilepencilglowing eyesstarvingstockholm swedenhead ripped offbitten in the throatandrogynybloody body of a childblond boyhung upside downsledmultiple murdersscreenplay adapted by authorfrozen bodyrubik's cubefrozen lakelooking in a windowpuzzle solvingraincoatsunlightfinger cutfield tripcold the temperaturevampire bitemorse codedragging a dead bodyband aidearvampire human lovemelting facestampsitting in a treeboys' bathroomclimbing up a walldivorced coupleear bleedingbleeding from eyesolder brotherweather reportcry for helpdangerous friendunderpasshandprintchild vampiretransistor radiobrushing one's teethcat loverdecapitated childthrown out a windowfunnelsleeping in a bathtubblood drainingwet hairdaughter murders fathergolden eggblindsclimbing up a buildingmislaid truststamp collectionwet pantssneaking intriple child murdercat attacksledgefrench poodlecutting one's handscare involving catbursting into flamesclass tripowning many catscutting the palm of one's handviaductdrained of bloodphysical education classphysical education teacheranimal senses evilbeating with a stickburning womanlistening through the wall (See All)

The Squid And The Whale (2005)
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The Squid And The Whale (2005)

In 1986, In Brooklyn, New York, the dysfunctional family of pseudo intellectuals composed by the university professor Bernard and the prominent writer Joan split. Bernard is a selfish, cheap and jealous decadent writer that rationalizes every attitude in his family and life and does not accept "phil …istines" - people that do not read books or watch movies, while the unfaithful Joan is growing as a writer and has no problems with "philistines". Their sons, the teenager Walt and the boy Frank, feel the separation and take side: Walt stays with Bernard, and Frank with Joan, and both are affected with abnormal behaviors. Frank drinks booze and smears with sperm the books in the library and a locker in the dress room of his school. The messed-up and insecure Walt uses Roger Water's song "Hey You" in a festival as if it was of his own, and breaks up with his girlfriend Sophie. Meanwhile Joan has an affair with Frank's tennis teacher Ivan and Bernard with his student Lili. (Read More)

Subgenre:
independent filmsemi autobiographical
Themes:
drinkingfriendshiplovemarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterypregnancydrunkennessextramarital affairdivorceobsessiondysfunctional familyunfaithfulnessdating …poetrybreak upregret (See All)
Mood:
high school
Locations:
new york cityhospitalrestaurantbathtubelevatorbrothelmuseum
Characters:
writerteenage boyteenage girlbrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippoliceteenagerdoctorsingerboy …brother sister relationshipgirlnursepolicemanlawyerteacher student relationshippsychiatristolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipfrench kisschinese foodtalking to oneself in a mirror (See All)
Period:
1980s
Story:
tape deckradiatornosebleedtypewriterclassreadingsubwayboxingeatingclassroombookdrinkwatching tvfoodtelephone call …bare chested malekisssexmasturbationphotographsingingpartypantiesshowercryingsongunderwearmirrorface slapcatcondomletterliebeertearsanimal in titlebedcafebathroomguitarbracookingcandleambulancetoiletdinnerno opening creditsparklibrarymicrophonevirginliarobscene finger gesturetherapyheart attackrecord playerlistening to musicrecordingguitaristwatching a movietherapistpsychologisttennisbrooklyn new york citycelebrationpillsunderage drinkingfeministtheatre audienceturtlemarital separationsongwriterholding handsearphoneswhalecafeteriaguitar playerjunior high schoolping pongplagiarismpassing outcustodyreference to the rolling stonesbrother in law brother in law relationshipreference to charles dickenssquidtennis playertable tennisoxygen maskpneumoniacustody battlepublishingreptilesleeping on a sofaliterary agentfrecklesreference to f. scott fitzgeraldreference to pink floydreference to errol flynnreference to franz kafkachild supporttennis proreference to jean luc godardamphibiangalapagos islandspeanutparent teacher conferencecowboy bootreference to jean paul belmondowriting classschool blazertennis coachhugging pillowjoint custodyletter of rejectionprospect park brooklyn new york cityfolding bedobject in nosereference to john mcenroeslapping someone's handtylenol (See All)

Slow West (2015)
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Slow West (2015)

'Slow West' follows a 16-year-old boy on a journey across 19th Century frontier America in search of the woman he loves, while accompanied by mysterious traveler Silas.

Subgenre:
suspense
Themes:
drinkingdeathmurdermoneydrunkennessescaperobberylonelinesstheftdeath of fatherunrequited lovedyingmurder of father
Mood:
rain
Locations:
beachforestwoodscampfirestorm
Characters:
uncle nephew relationshipwriterteenage boyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipafrican americanfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipsingerboygirlsoldierbabythiefreference to god …native americanlittle boyfrenchgerman (See All)
Period:
19th century
Story:
scottishblack americansubtitled sceneprologueflash forwardeatingbridgeshootingbare buttdrinkurinationfoodvoice over narrationpistolknife …cigarette smokingviolencedoggunkissflashbackbloodtwo word titlesingingchasefirecryingsongshootoutdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splatterhorsemirrorshot in the chestshot in the headshotguncatgunfightrifleheld at gunpointtearsrunningbeddead bodyshot in the backf wordorphanmountainimpalementchilddream sequencesearchcigar smokingshot in the legcoffeeshot in the foreheadgunshotstorytellingrabbitshot in the shoulderpursuithorse ridingirelandcabinmercenarydirectorial debutsleepingmooneyeglassesteabow and arrowbulletegglooking at oneself in a mirrorhatcowboy hathammeraccidental deathirishwhiskeyfloodbootsministerblood on facemercilessnessdrummeroutlawaccidental killingbounty hunterfieldbonfirehorseback ridingmysterious manpeasantdrifterhit in the facedead animalwalletamerican indianvery little dialogueshot with an arrow17 year oldnaivetydrumfalling into waterwhispering16 year oldgun violencemushroomreverendscarecrowbleeding to deathold westhold uphiding under a bedreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietoutlaw gangchild abandonmentcardinal direction in titlekiss on the cheekreference to charles darwinwanted posterman hits a womancompassblanketattempted robberystory tellingoverhead shotrewardcaterpillarfloodingtied to a treebanjobloody facescotsmanlordfrontierflaming arrownailshot through a wallladystar gazingabsintheirishmanbegins with narrationteepeeaccidental murderdead rabbithorseshoeashchaperoneempty gunlong underwearbiscuitamerican westfalling to the groundshaving someoneshushingrolling down a hillstealing from a dead bodyblood on floorhit with a gungun sightblack bearwrapped in a blanketfalling to one's kneesonce upon a timewanted dead or alivecalling someone a son of a bitchrolling downhillreference to canadareference to irelandburned villagegreenhornthreat to murdertwo narrators (See All)

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American History X (1998) is one of the best movies like A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
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American History X (1998)

Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for brutally killing two black men 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 of a violent white supremacist gang that co …mmitted acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did. (Read More)

Subgenre:
cult filmfamily tragedy
Themes:
prejudiceracismangerprisonmurderfriendshipdeathrevengerapepoliticsfearpsychopathdeath of fatherbrutalityparanoia …dysfunctional familyguilthumiliationabuseregretmurder of father (See All)
Mood:
high schooltearjerker
Locations:
los angeles californiacarprison rapeprison shower
Characters:
teenage boybrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagermother daughter relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshiptough guyjewishbully …jewish americangay rape (See All)
Story:
juvenile delinquencyn wordloss of brotherjuvenile delinquentdeath of brotherracial slurshootingbare buttbeatingvoice over narrationpistoltitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudity …male nuditygunviolenceflashbacknuditybloodbare breastsmale frontal nuditymale rear nudityphotographthree word titlesurprise endingcryingwoman on topshot to deathunderwearblood splattershot in the chestpunched in the facecomputerarrestthongheld at gunpointbathroomjailmale pubic hairf wordbedroombasketballwidowcontroversygunshotattackkicked in the facehigh school studentthreatdirectorial debutex convicthandgunobscene finger gestureblood spatterhatesingle parentbulletcountry name in titlewoundreference to adolf hitlerfriendship between menrace relationspropagandaragebuttrape victimcrying maninterracial friendshipmale underwearmoralityanti semitismrear entry sexgrocery storeboxer shortshypocrisyblood on facehatredkickingliteraturedeath threattitle appears in writinggang rapeblood on shirtracistbigotrysexual assaultethnic slursodomygunfireshaved headfiremaninterrupted sexspittingmexican americanvideo tapetaking a showerstorelaundryswastikamen's bathroomremorseskinheadrestroomloud sexneo nazigang violenceanal rapemale rapehate crimestrong languageracial prejudicecrushed headurinalxenophobiaspitdirector also cinematographercamcorderbloodshedracial tensionreference to abraham lincolnfilm starts with sexsociologyhypocriteracial discriminationkiss on the cheekbasketball playermanslaughtervillain turns goodreference to hillary clintonracial issuesthreat to killhooligangroup showermoral ambiguitykorean americanwoman smoking cigarettedelinquenthigh school principalnarration from the graveracialblack & white to colorteen violencegoateegang warfareincarcerationwhite supremacistlittle brotherspitting on someoneracial violenceskull crushinganti fascismreference to martin luther kingjuvenilevenice beach californiaprison gangangry mancharismablood on clothesoverweight manbloodysheetplaying basketballill motherblowing smoke in someone's faceanti semitic slurflash mobiron crossschool projectwhite powercrack houseracial intolerancegirlfriend boyfriend relationshipaffirmative actionbreaking into a carracial hatredreference to rodney kingaryan brotherhoodjellybeandisarming a person with a gunswastika tattoobasketball ballmale on male rapereference to the los angeles lakerschelsea smileblood on bodyboy smoking a cigarettebloody messmein kampfprison releaseson dislikes mother's boyfriendstudent principal relationshipthreats and intimidationnazi paraphernaliaoffensiverape survivorrapedbasketball hoopsimulated rapeteen delinquentbleeding anusbrutal rapekorean grocerracial epithetreference to cesar chavez (See All)

Ken Park (2002)
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Ken Park (2002)

Ken Park focuses on several teenagers and their tormented home lives. Shawn seems to be the most conventional. Tate is brimming with psychotic rage; Claude is habitually harassed by his brutish father and coddled, rather uncomfortably, by his enormously pregnant mother. Peaches looks after her devou …tly religious father, but yearns for freedom. They're all rather tight, or so they claim. But they spend precious little time together and none of them seems to know much about one another's family lives. This bizarre dichotomy underscores their alienation # the result of suburban ennui, a teenager's inherent sense of melodrama, and the disturbing nature of their home environments. (Read More)

Themes:
drug useangerdrinkingsuicidedeathmurderlovemarriageinfidelityreligionadulterypregnancydrunkennessincestextramarital affair …death of fatherdeath of motherdysfunctional familyunfaithfulnessdeath of wifedyingreligious upbringing (See All)
Mood:
rain
Locations:
kitchencemeterypolice carschool bus
Characters:
teenage boyteenage girlbrother brother relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipprostitutesister sister relationshipbibleolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationship …grandmother grandson relationshipsingle fatherreligious fanaticalcoholic fatherreligious zealot (See All)
Story:
abusive fatherpot smokingreadingchild abusemarijuanabare buttdrinkurinationfoodbeatingvoice over narrationknifetitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingfemale nudity …male nudityflashbackkissgunthreesomeviolencedogcharacter name in titlebloodfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymasturbationejaculationphotographerectionpantieslickingcryingunderwearmirrorundressingthongbeertearspianoprayermale pubic hairgay slurbracaliforniavideo camerastabbingstabbed in the chestwhite pantiesbathcontroversygraveyardgravecrossteenage sexteen angstcaketape recordertied to a bedcaught having sextennisskateboardwatching televisionrear entry sexticklingmobile phonestabbed in the throatunfaithful wifesex talkwedding dressfamily dinnerunsimulated sextrophyphoto albumadulterous wifeteenage pregnancyporn magazinebongmale explicit nudityweightliftinghot dogmale rapeteenage sexualityteethunderage sexspitdisillusionmentmagnifying glassteen suicidescrabbleincestuous desirepillow fightskateboardergun held to one's headhot dog standjumping ropehand on crotchteen drinkingdictionarytalking to the deadwatching pornographymarriage ceremonydouble murderbelchwaterbeddentureslava lampskipping ropecrossing oneselfbrushing hairreference to jerry springercircumcised penisautoerotic asphyxiationthree legged dogreport cardsex with girlfriend's motheranomieskateboard parktoenailtitle character not the main characterhand in pantsclipping toenails (See All)

Taking Woodstock (2009)
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Taking Woodstock (2009)

Themes:
prejudicedrug usedrugsmoneygangstergreedfreedomcamping
Mood:
rain
Locations:
swimming poolchurchnew york citybarhelicoptermotorcyclesmall townwoodsrural settingfarmlakemotelsex in van
Characters:
musicianbrother brother relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualpolicebrother sister relationshippolicemandanceractorartistactressjewish …gay kissjewish motherrussian jew (See All)
Period:
1960syear 1969
Story:
based on bookbased on memoirhit with a baseball batgraffitibaseball bateatingmarijuanawatching tvfoodtelephone callcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditymale nuditykiss …sexgunthreesomedogfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditytwo word titlefemale full frontal nuditydancingphotographmale full frontal nuditybased on true storyunderwearhorseundressingpaintingplace name in titlerock musicmale pubic hairguitartelephonemenage a troisnewspaperflashlightwinebandconcertrock bandnunpainterfishingvannews reportskinny dippinglimousinemicrophonetentbankfarmercity name in titlelong takecountrysidesplit screenrock 'n' rollhorse ridingfeminismcross dressingcasinocownewspaper headlinerecord playerhenchmantransvestiteeyeglassescloseted homosexualtv newshuggingheavy rainrecordingbarnvietnam warpress conferencebrooklyn new york cityfestivalmilkbreakfastyogaanti semitismhippiekicked in the crotchpeacecigarette lighterswampgay sonpollutionextortionpipe smokingmuddrumsvietnam veterananti warswastikastock footageconstruction workerflutetv reporterwhistlefalling into watertraffic jamlsdresortstretcherstonedfamily businessgay brothermusic festivalmotorcycle copsleeplessnessnude bathingdrug trippancakemortgagebangkok thailandjewish familyhidden moneyu.s. marinetv cameraabstract artbohemianreference to bob dylangeneral storemoon landingboy scoutmilking a cownew york statefree lovewoodstocktown name in titletheater troupevolkswagen busreference to judy garlandkorean war veteranreference to anton chekhovpeace signdrugged foodbleachacid the drugacid tripanti semitic slurcamper vanmonorailanimal maskloan officerfailing businessabstract paintingchocolate milkvietnam flashbackinterior designerrunning of the bullsnbcreference to janis joplinlemonade standportable toiletstonewall riotcatskillsreference to joan baezmotel ownernude protestexperimental theaterlifting skirttown councillunch counterpamplona spainreference to timothy learydirecting trafficfree enterprisebensonhurst brooklyn new york citychamber of commercemud splashmotel management (See All)

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Across The Universe (2007)
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Across The Universe (2007)

Across The Universe is a fictional love story set in the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, mind exploration and rock and roll. At once gritty, whimsical and highly theatrical, the story moves from high schools and universities in Massa …chusetts, Princeton and Ohio to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Detroit riots, Vietnam and the dockyards of Liverpool. A combination of live action and animation, the film is paired with many songs by 'The Beatles' (qv) that defined the time. (Read More)

Subgenre:
documentary footagerock musical
Themes:
drug usefuneralfriendshipmurderlovedeathsurrealismmarriagedrugsjealousypoliticspregnancydrunkennessescapedance …artmilitarydepressionabuseunrequited lovetheatrepanicfreedomfalling in loverevolutionpolice brutalitynear death experiencecheating death (See All)
Mood:
high schoolrainbreaking the fourth wall
Locations:
fire escaperooftopchurchnew york cityhospitalbarbeachhelicoptersnowcemeterybusnightclubtaxiwheelchairship …trucktaxi driverschool busbus stationcorpse in water (See All)
Characters:
uncle nephew relationshipinterracial relationshipsingle motherboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipprostitute …teachersoldierpolice officernursealienstudentpolicemandancerpriestlawyersister sister relationshipartistwaitressprofessorpimppolice arrestdeath of boy (See All)
Period:
1960swinter
Story:
bruiseblack eyestreet lifepremarital sexgraffiticlasssubwayclassroommarijuanashootingwatching tvurinationbeatingtelephone calltitle spoken by character …cigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditymale nuditygunkissf ratedbloodfemale frontal nuditymale rear nudityfemale rear nudityfightdancingphotographexplosionsingingpartychasethree word titlefirecryingsongtitle directed by femalecorpsemachine gunblondeslow motion scenepunched in the facebattlearrestundressingletterriflebombrunningjailbritishguitarmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelevisionswimmingnewspaperbandconcertcaliforniabasketballmontagearmyimmigrantrock bandno opening creditsassassinationdrawingunderwater sceneroommatejourneypantyhosenews reportlooking at the cameraimmigrationmicrophoneprotestfantasy sequencetentcollege studentuniversitydomestic violencegymamerican flaginjectioncheerleadercrossdeath of sonrock 'n' rollsadnesspubnewspaper headlineheroinrunawayriotcircusfemale stockinged legssyringeflyinghypodermic needleperformancetitle based on songjail cellguitaristdemonstrationbeardamerican footballhammerbuttocksvietnam warphone boothcomposertorchburialhitchhikerhitchhikingapplehookerjanitorimaginationbloody noseveteranbreakupu.s. armyfanmourninghippieanimated sequencepool tableshot in the facebroken glassnewsreel footagefootball playertheatre audiencemedical examinationabsent fatherdead childbilliardsdrunksketchchoirsongwritersnowingdressing roombowlingwar veteranmeetingdeath of loved oneillegal immigrantpatriotismmusic bandposterthanksgivinglighthouseanti warclosetdockplaying pooldetroit michiganlockergolf clubblack pantyhoseescalatortelevision newsdeportationstrikehangoverbroken windowclimbing through a windowlaundromatmaking outlsdcornfieldelectric guitarlandladymegaphonetoastdance clubbowling alleybreaking a windowamericanabumhearsepromvolunteerjockdomestic abusedeath of boyfriendmoustacheinterracial coupleacoustic guitarcollege campuswashing machinecultural differencepatriotironingtelevision setinfantrythe beatlestour buscounter culturestatue of libertygururadicalloudspeakersmoking potmarchrock singerestranged fatherguard dogdrug triplootingstrawberryletter writingimperialismprotestormuralpassing outcerealrecord producersearch for fatherdog tagreference to martin luther king jr.barricadefloatingliverpoolgiggreenwich village manhattan new york citybiological fatherhigh school danceprotest marchwelderfootball fieldkeyholesexy nurseshipyardsketchingpolitical unrestpsychedeliarepairmanplatoonriot policeafrobus triplocked in a closetmilitary draftwar woundhare krishnathanksgiving dinnerpatrolslow dancingtrippybasic trainingdropoutnude drawingfootball practicepeace signreference to lyndon johnsonchest hairflying machinethanksgiving daydrafttitle sung by characterblack white relationsgreyhound busbleachersbomb makingdelicatessenphysical examreference to brigitte bardoturine samplegraffiti artgospel choirjukebox musicalrecord contractwall paintingprinceton universitysinging to the cameraoutdoor concertphysical examinationprotest songsocial unrestrecord dealwashington square manhattan new york citycollege boundcollege kidmarch on washingtonpicket signrecord executivetranscendental meditationprotest riotdockworkerhomemade bombstreet theaterfloating bodypsychedelic drugreference to jack kerouacanti war movementbus depotdraft noticeex lovers back togetherlesbian attractionlooking at the audiencestudent movementburning paperdayton ohiopacketriotingsliding down a banisterocean wavesolarisationuncle samarmy inductioncranberry saucedouble negative (See All)

The Lovely Bones (2009) is one of the best movies like A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
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The Lovely Bones (2009)

A 14-year-old girl in suburban 1970's Pennsylvania is murdered by her neighbor. She tells the story from the place between Heaven and Earth, showing the lives of the people around her and how they have changed all while attempting to get someone to find her lost body.

Subgenre:
suspense
Themes:
hopememoryfuneraldrinkingdeathmurdersurrealismrapeinvestigationvoyeurismobsessionredemptionpoetryhome invasionmurder investigation …death of daughterafterlifemissing child (See All)
Mood:
rain
Locations:
hospitalschoolsnowcemeterybathtubbicycletaxifarmpolice carlaketaxi driverschool buskitchen firerunning in water
Characters:
teenage boyteenage girlfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorbrother sister relationshipserial killerdetectivepolicemandancer …photographersister sister relationshiplittle girllittle boygrandmother granddaughter relationship (See All)
Period:
1970syear 1973
Story:
returning homehit with a baseball batpoembaseball batreadingflash forwardeatingbookdrinkwatching tvfoodbeatingvoice over narrationtelephone callknife …title spoken by charactercigarette smokingflashbackkissdogf ratedbased on novelblooddancingphotographchasethree word titlefirecryingdreamcorpseblood splattercamerafalling from heightpaintingtearsrunningbirthdaydead bodyneighborvoyeursubjective camerasoccerflashlightcandleaxemontageno opening creditspainterunderwater scenesearchtreestalkersuburbfantasy sequencesuitcaseevil manlightningflowerspursuitsuspicionhatestrong female characterrecord playereyeglassesbreaking and enteringhatjogginghammerhidingassaultaccidental deathteddy bearladderfollowing someonecrying manrapistbreakfastback from the deadshoesshopping mallfirst kissheavendead childpedophileevidencedeath of sisteralternate realitynotefieldcellarreckless drivingnewspaper clippingphoto albummuddead girlbeing followedlighthousepervertserial murdersaving a lifebad guypedophiliateenage lovechild molestationshipwrecklost lovevacuum cleanerbroken windowdigging14 year oldfalling into watercornfieldteenage crushwashing machinechild molestertrapdoorpurgatorymolestationchild rapediverclimbing out a windowmurder victimcreepscrapbookserial rapistmultiple murderssexual predatorcuriositysnowglobechild killerwatching someonebreaking down a doorbeing watcheddollhousetoy storechild murdererdead teenagergrandfather clocknarration from the gravebased on young adult novelgazebosinkschool lockerserial child killerfigurinestuffed animal toywall safelock of hairiciclereference to coca colaclubhousesinkholewheat fieldleg in a caststocking capstraight edge razorpainting toenailsrape of a minorelectric trainserial teen killerreference to laurence oliviermodel shipfloating in spacebreaking a glass windowsoda popdelawareroll of filmmodel builderunderground hideoutfruit pickership in a bottlefilm developingcharm braceletbeauty treatmentbicycle bellbreaking glass bottlegirl driving a carhiding under floorboardsinstamatic camerastocking feetbottle openerhammer and nailsdeath of teenage girlvoice over note (See All)

The Lookout (2007)
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The Lookout (2007)

An admired high school hockey player with a bright future foolishly takes a drive in the night with his girlfriend and two other friends with his headlights off with devastating results. The former athlete is left with a brain injury that prevents him from remembering many things for extended period …s of time. To compensate, he keeps notes in a small notebook to aid him in remembering what he is to do. He also lives with a blind friend who aids him. Obviously, with the mental incapacitation, he is unable to have meaningful work. Thus he works as a night cleaning man in a bank. It is there he comes under the scrutiny of a gang planning to rob the bank. The leader befriends him and gets him involved with a young woman who further reels him in. After they get close and after reeling him in with his own failures, the bank plan unfolds. Confused but wanting to escape his current existence, he initially goes along with the scheme. After realizing he is being used, he attempts to stop the robbery, which of course immediately goes awry. (Read More)

Subgenre:
suspenseheistheist gone wrong
Themes:
drug usememorydrinkingdeathmurdermoneyseductionrobberylonelinesstheftabusedisabilityblindnesswritingamnesia
Mood:
high schoolneo noir
Locations:
barrestauranttrainhelicoptersnowwheelchairtrain accident
Characters:
teenage boybrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsbrother sister relationshippolice officerstudentpolicemanphotographerbabyhostagethief …waitresssheriffuncle niece relationship (See All)
Story:
loss of frienddeath of friendanswering machinepot smokingflash forwardmarijuanabare buttdrinkurinationfoodbeatingvoice over narrationtelephone callpistoltitle spoken by character …female nuditymale nudityflashbackdogkissviolencegunsexphotographshowercryingcell phoneshootoutunderwearfistfightcar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotguncomputercamerariflecar crashcafestrippershot in the backsubjective cameracookingold manaccidentpolice officer killedroommatebartenderchristmas treebankshot in the shoulderscarconvertiblebank robberychessshavingathleteshot in the stomachragejanitorshovelice skatingfrustrationice hockeysnowingblind mancasual sextrophyhockeyadolescentthanksgivingpillmemory losscon mannotebookarmored carasthmalistening to radiohead injurykansasbrain damagedressingice rinkbank heistcerealrobbery gone awryhigh school athleteinterventionfireflyplanningwalkerbank tellerasthma attackduffel bagthanksgiving dinnerinhalermeth labcar hit by a trainprom nighthighway patrolmananterograde amnesiakansas city kansasbrain injured mancombinecaseworkerdisabled malekeys locked in a vehiclecrisis centermentally impaired person (See All)

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