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Plot Summary:
Four stories including: "My Robot Baby," in which a couple must care for a robot baby before adopting a human child; "The Robot Fixer," in which a mother tries to connect with her dying son; "Machine Love," in which an office worker android learns that he, too, needs love; and "Clay," in which an old sculptor must choose between natural death and digital immortality.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: futuristic, enigmatic, melancholic, surreal, stylized, humorous, semi serious, crying, light, thought provoking
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Amelia 2.0 (2017)
Plot Summary:
When the husband of a dying woman is approached by a corporation pioneering a new program to extend life through robotics, they get caught in a public debate over humans' relationship with technology.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: psychological, tense, captivating, disturbing, cyber, experimental
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Look Both Ways (2005)
Plot Summary:
During one unusually hot weekend, four friends struggle after hearing some life-changing news.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Country: Australia
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: touching, stylized, humorous, semi serious, realistic, philosophical, clever, contemplative, crying, freeze frame
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The Twilight of the Golds (1996)
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When Suzanne Stein has a genetic analysis done on her unborn child, she discovers that although she has a healthy baby, the child will most likely be born gay, like her brother, David. She must decide whether to keep the child, or to have an abortion. Her family enters a crisis about love and acceptance as she makes this difficult choice. Written by Phil Fernando.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: cult classic, sentimental, thought provoking, touching, serious, emotional, realistic, talky, crying
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When his young daughter's beloved companion — an android named Yang — malfunctions, Jake searches for a way to repair him. In the process, Jake discovers the life that has been passing in front of him, reconnecting with his wife and daughter across a distance he didn't know was there.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 22000
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: melancholic, enigmatic, unusual plot structure, philosophical, underground film, cerebral, cult classic, visually stunning, futuristic, independent film
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In the near future, Cameron Turner is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Presented with an experimental solution to shield his wife and son from grief, he grapples with altering their fate.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: psychological, futuristic, captivating, disturbing, intellectual, apocalyptic, existential, inspirational, weird
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Robot & Frank (2012)
Plot Summary:
A delightful dramatic comedy, a buddy picture, and, for good measure, a heist film. Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their father’s well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support – like nutritious meals and a clean house – and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With his robot’s assistance, Frank’s passion for his old, unlawful profession is reignited, for better or worse.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 65000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: touching, clever, sentimental, humorous, feel good, futuristic, psychological, funny, depressing, entertaining
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Parts Per Billion (2014)
Plot Summary:
The interwoven stories of three couples which are forced to make life altering decisions in the face of a disastrous war. Inspired and sometimes blinded by their love, Len, Mia, Andy, Esther, Anna and Erik are as flawed and beautiful as any of the billions who are facing this human-made biological disaster.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: bleak, emotional, serious, suspense, gloomy, independent film, crying, disaster movie
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Marjorie Prime (2017)
Plot Summary:
A service which creates holographic projections of late family members allows an elderly woman to spend time with a younger version of her deceased husband.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, atmospheric, captivating, emotional, suspense, disturbing, philosophical, dorama, realistic
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Mother and Child (2009)
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The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, she gave up her daughter for adoption. Elizabeth was an adopted child and is now a successful lawyer, but her personal life lacks warmth. Lucy and her husband have failed to conceive and now hope to adopt a baby to make their family complete.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, Spain
Duration: 125 min
Plot tags: sincere, emotional, realistic, talky, sad, captivating, cult classic, indie film, serious, contemplative
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Vernie (2004)
Plot Summary:
Drama - Sean, a young thirty-something coffee shop owner, is diagnosed with terminal cancer. He desperately wants to have a baby before he dies, and asks his best friend Kristy to bear his child. - John Riedlinger, Amy Colon, Patrick Coyle.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 46
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: touching, sentimental, uplifting, emotional, serious, realistic, crying
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Plot Summary:
Self-esteem and insecurity are at the heart of this comedy about the relationship between a mother and her three confused daughters.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: humorous, touching, erotic, realistic, talky, sweet, inspirational, romantic, romantic drama, semi serious
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2046 (2004)
Plot Summary:
Women enter and exit a science fiction author's life, over the course of a few years, after the author loses the woman he considers his one true love.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 61000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: Hong Kong, China, France, Italy, Germany
Duration: 129 min
Plot tags: touching, surreal, emotional, contemplative, art house, atmospheric, sexy, philosophical, enigmatic, visual
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Plot Summary:
Three women's escapes from their afflicted lives. Each struggles to flee from the men who confine their personal freedom.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: talky, stylized, intense, touching, psychological, sincere, serious, realistic, anthology, erotic
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Yi Yi: A One and a Two... (2000)
Plot Summary:
Each member of a family in Taipei asks hard questions about life's meaning as they live through everyday quandaries.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 28000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Taiwan, Japan
Duration: 173 min
Plot tags: touching, art house, philosophical, depressing, emotional, harsh, lyrical, sentimental, realistic, poignant
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Around the Bend (2004)
Plot Summary:
A tale of four generations of men, all of whom have had their offspring at a young age: a great-grandfather, a grandfather, a father in his twenties and a son who is about 7 years old. When the oldest member passes away, the trio heads out on the road together in the Southwest to search out an old family secret that connects to their past.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, road movie, emotional, semi serious, humorous, family saga, realistic, crying, funny
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Plot Summary:
On the night of the discovery of a duplicate Earth in the Solar system, an ambitious young student and an accomplished composer cross paths in a tragic accident.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 99000
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: surreal, artsy, psychological, philosophical, independent film, clever, touching, contemplative, intellectual, mindfuck
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IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 823
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: serious, futuristic, suspenseful, apocalyptic, suspense, surreal, cyber, bleak, independent film
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IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 123000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: Germany, USA
Duration: 132 min
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IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
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IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 655000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 126 min
Plot tags: melancholic, philosophical, futuristic, touching, clever, crying, romantic, intellectual, emotional, sweet
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IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 37000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: enigmatic, psychological, philosophical, non-linear, intellectual, dark, melancholic, stylized, depressing, bleak
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IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
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IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 132000
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: thought provoking, spiritual, mind bending, enigmatic, philosophical, cerebral, atmospheric, psychological, romantic, mindfuck
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IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: melancholic, stylized, emotional, sweet, sentimental, offbeat, romantic, surreal, sex comedy, sensual
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IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min
Plot tags: independent film, psychological, meditative, surreal, sincere, touching, crying, sad, eros, cute
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IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 247000
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, Canada
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Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.
IMDB Rating: 8.3
IMDB Votes: 11000000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
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IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 124000
Genere: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA, South Africa, Canada
Duration: 97 min
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IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 42000
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Country: UK, USA, Sweden
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IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 319000
Genere: Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 146 min
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