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Documentary · Dark tone · Mixed ending

You Can See Everything (2026)

Thirty-four days before a sentencing that will send her to prison, infamous Silicon Valley entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes agrees to let a skeptical documentary crew follow her every move. What begins as an intimate portrait of the enigmatic founder expands into a mind‑bending three‑year journey into the abyss, documenting the unfolding events.

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Biography · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Social Reckoning (2026)

A companion piece to The Social Network, Aaron Sorkin’s original screenplay dramatizes the events that sparked the Wall Street Journal’s exposé The Facebook Files. It follows Frances Haugen, a young Facebook engineer, as she enlists Wall Street journalist Jeff Horwitz to expose the platform’s hidden harms and corporate secrecy.

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Biography · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Primetime (2026)

In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.

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Biography · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Tony (2026)

A 19-year-old Anthony Bourdain travels to Provincetown and stumbles into the chaotic world of a restaurant kitchen, setting off a summer that will shape the course of his life.

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Action · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Young Washington (2026)

Before becoming the Father of a Nation, he served as a soldier fighting to survive. A single misstep thrusts a young George Washington into a conflict, testing his honor, loyalty and courage. As alliances crumble and the frontier erupts into war, he must confront his enemies and the man he is becoming. This story reveals Washington’s early trials.

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Biography · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Romería (2026)

Marina, an 18‑year‑old orphan, travels to Spain’s Atlantic coast to obtain her paternal grandparents’ signature—people she has never met—for a scholarship. Surrounded by unfamiliar aunts, uncles and cousins, she worries whether she will be welcomed or met with resistance, stirring long‑buried emotions, reviving tenderness, and discovering what family truly means.

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Biography · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Silent Friend (2026)

At the heart of a German university stands a majestic ginkgo tree, its lifespan measured in centuries. Over the years the tree watches the private lives of those who seek shade beneath its branches, linking three generations of students and teachers across time. In 2020, a visitor arrives, drawn by the tree’s history and the stories it holds.

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Biography · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Michael (2026)

Michael offers a cinematic portrait of the pop legend, tracing his evolution from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as lead of the Jackson 5 to his rise as a visionary solo artist determined to become the world’s greatest entertainer. By interweaving behind‑the‑scenes moments with early iconic solo performances, the film gives audiences an unprecedented front‑row look at his life on‑ and off‑stage.

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Biography · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

I Swear (2026)

The film chronicles the life of Tourette's syndrome campaigner John Davidson, MBE, set in 1980s Britain. It follows his troubled teenage years and early adulthood, illustrating the hardships of a little‑known and misunderstood condition, and his relentless effort to live a normal life while advocating for greater awareness.

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Biography · Bleak tone · Bleak ending

Two Prosecutors (2026)

In 1937 Soviet Union, thousands of letters from detainees falsely accused by the regime are burned in a prison cell. Against all odds, one survives and is placed on the desk of newly appointed local prosecutor Alexander Kornev. Determined to uncover the truth, Kornev seeks the prisoner, a victim of the corrupt NKVD secret‑police agents amid terror.

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Biography · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Saipan (2026)

On the eve of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Irish captain Roy Keane left the squad at the team's preparation base in Saipan after a heated disagreement with manager Mick McCarthy, thereby forfeiting his place in the tournament.

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Biography · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

The Swedish Connection (2026)

Swedish Foreign Ministry bureaucrat Gösta Engzell, largely overlooked during World II, organized covert operations that saved thousands of refugees and turned Sweden’s neutral stance into a moral force. By defying diplomatic conventions, his daring humanitarian work challenged the status quo and forged a lasting legacy of compassion.

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Biography · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Dead Man's Wire (2026)

On the morning of February 8, 1977, 44‑year‑old Anthony G. “Tony” Kiritsis entered the office of Richard O. Hall, president of Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage with a sawed‑off 12‑gauge shotgun fitted with a “dead‑man’s‑wire” that linked the trigger to Hall’s head. The standoff was broadcast nationwide, igniting a media frenzy and intense police negotiations, and it became a notorious episode in American true‑crime history.

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Adventure · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Magellan (2026)

At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan (Gael García Bernal) leads a fleet of ships on a daring expedition to Southeast Asia, seeking the first crossing of the massive Pacific Ocean. Upon reaching the Malay Archipelago, the sailors confront relentless storms, scorching heat and the awe‑inspiring yet unforgiving beauty of the islands, driving them to the brink of madness as they struggle to survive the high seas and fulfill Magellan’s ambitious quest.

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Biography · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Song Sung Blue (2025)

Down‑on‑their‑luck musicians played by Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson join forces to create a spirited Neil Diamond tribute band. Their unlikely partnership rekindles both their careers and a budding romance, showing that it’s never too late to chase passion and love. The uplifting tale is based on a true story.

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Biography · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

The Testament of Ann Lee (2025)

Writer‑director Mona Fastvold brings the true story of Ann Lee, founder of the Shakers, to life. Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried portrays Lee, a charismatic leader who championed gender and social equality. The film intertwines her quest for a utopian community with re‑imagined Shaker hymns performed as kinetic dance scenes choreographed by Celia Rowlson‑Hall and an original score by Oscar‑winning composer Daniel Blumberg.

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Biography · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The Chronology of Water (2025)

Raised in a home shattered by violence and alcoholism, Lidia Yuknavitch seemed headed toward self‑destruction until literature offered an unexpected escape. Adapted from her bestselling memoir, the film traces her relentless quest to claim a voice, confronting trauma, sexuality, love, and loss while discovering the transformative power of storytelling.

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Biography · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Hamnet (2025)

Academy Award-winning writer‑director Chloé Zhao brings Hamnet to life, exploring the intimate tale of love, grief, and family that inspired William Shakespeare to write his enduring tragedy Hamlet. The film portrays the emotional landscape of that loss, showing how personal tragedy fueled his art.

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Biography · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Sarah's Oil (2025)

Sarah’s Oil tells the remarkable true story of Sarah Rector, an African‑American girl born in Oklahoma Indian Territory in the early 1900s, who is convinced oil lies beneath the barren land she has been allotted—a belief that is eventually proven correct. As greedy oil sharks close in, Sarah relies on her family, friends, and a few Texas wildcatters to protect her claim and keep the wealth from slipping away.

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Biography · Dark tone · Mixed ending

Nuremberg (2025)

Chief prosecutor Robert H. Jackson (Michael Shannon) leads the Allied team in the historic 1945 Nuremberg trials, determined to hold the Nazi regime accountable for the Holocaust’s atrocities. Simultaneously, a young U.S. Army psychiatrist (Rami Malek) confronts former Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe) in a tense psychological showdown that tests both justice and conscience.

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Biography · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Christy (2025)

Christy Martin (Sydney Sweeney) never imagined life beyond her small‑town roots in West Virginia—until she discovered a knack for punching people. Fueled by grit, raw determination and an unshakable desire to win, she dives into the world of boxing under the guidance of her trainer and manager‑turned‑husband, Jim (Ben Foster), confronting personal and professional hurdles while balancing a tumultuous personal life as she fights to claim her place in the sport.

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Biography · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Peter Hujar's Day (2025)

The newly uncovered 1974 audio dialogue between photographer Peter Hujar and his friend Linda Rosenkrantz provides a rare, candid look at New York’s downtown art world. Their conversation weaves together the cultural pulse of the era with Hujar’s personal struggles, artistic epiphanies, and the intimate dynamics that shape an artist’s life.

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Biography · Bittersweet ending

Nouvelle Vague (2025)

After writing for the influential film journal Cahiers du cinéma, a young Jean‑Luc Godard concludes that the most effective form of criticism is to make movies himself. He persuades the wealthy patron Claude Beauregard to finance a low‑budget feature and, together with fellow critic François Truffaut, drafts a treatment for a gritty gangster‑couple drama.

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Biography · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025)

Chronicles the making of Bruce Springsteen’s 1982 album Nebraska when he was on the brink of fame, wrestling with success and the ghosts of his past. Recorded on a 4‑track recorder in his New Jersey bedroom, the album marked a stark acoustic shift. The documentary blends interviews and archival footage, showing the tension between commercial expectations and his personal vision, capturing the record’s raw, haunting atmosphere.

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Biography · Melancholic tone · Sad ending

Blue Moon (2025)

On the evening of March 31, 1943, legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart sits in the famed Sardi’s bar, wrestling with a shattered self‑confidence while his former partner Richard Rodgers is reveling in the opening‑night celebration of his groundbreaking musical “Oklahoma!”. The contrast between Hart’s inner turmoil and Rodgers’ public triumph underscores the bittersweet atmosphere of that historic night.

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Biography · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Roofman (2025)

Based on an unbelievable true story, Roofman follows Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum), a former Army Ranger and struggling father who turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname Roofman. After escaping prison, he hides inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected and evading the authorities.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

The Smashing Machine (2025)

Mark Kerr, an American mixed‑martial‑arts legend, is hailed as one of the sport’s greatest talents. Inside the ring he appears unbeatable, yet outside he battles addiction, inner demons and the pressure of his fame. His girlfriend Dawn wrestles with finding her place in the chaotic world of combat sports and in Mark’s life.

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Biography · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Lost Bus (2025)

Amid one of America’s deadliest wildfires, a reckless school bus driver (Matthew McConaughey) and a devoted teacher (America Ferrera) race against a raging inferno to evacuate 22 frightened children, confronting scorching heat, collapsing roads and split‑second decisions in a desperate fight for survival.

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Biography · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Swiped (2025)

The film draws from the true story of Bumble’s visionary founder, following recent college graduate Whitney Wolfe (Lily James) as she harnesses grit and ingenuity to break into a male‑dominated tech world, launch two groundbreaking dating apps and rise to become the youngest self‑made female billionaire.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

William Tell (2025)

In 14th-century Europe, as the Holy Roman Empire struggles with competing nations and Austria seeks to expand its territory, Switzerland faces increasing pressure. William Tell, once a peaceful hunter, is compelled to act when Austria's ambitions threaten his homeland and family.

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Biography · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Alto Knights (2025)

In 1920s New York City, two of the city's most powerful organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, find themselves rivals. Once close friends, escalating tensions and betrayals lead to a dangerous conflict that will have a profound impact on the Mafia and the nation.

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Biography · Melancholic tone · Sad ending

Midas Man (2025)

This is the story of Brian Epstein, a man who experienced a lifetime of events in a short period, and who fundamentally altered the landscape of music. Beginning with his ownership of a Liverpool record store, Epstein’s career involved shaping the sound of a generation. Jacob Fortune-Lloyd portrays the ambitious and passionate figure behind The Beatles' incredible success, as he navigates unprecedented fame, a cultural revolution, and personal struggles. The film explores the triumphs and heartbreaks of a man seeking acceptance and love amidst the glitz and glamour of the 1960s, revealing the secrets of the man who changed music forever.

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Biography · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

I'm Still Here (2025)

In Brazil, 1971, a family's life is tragically disrupted by an act of violence under the country's increasingly repressive military dictatorship. The mother is compelled to rebuild her life and adapt to the changing circumstances. The story is based on Marcelo Rubens Paiva's acclaimed memoir.

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Biography · Bittersweet tone · Happy ending

Better Man (2024)

This film explores the extraordinary career of British pop icon Robbie Williams, charting his rise to fame, subsequent struggles, and eventual comeback. Told from Williams’ perspective, the story follows his journey from childhood, detailing the highs and lows of his life and career as one of the world’s most beloved entertainers.

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Biography · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

A Complete Unknown (2024)

Set in the vibrant New York music scene of the early 1960s, the film chronicles the rapid ascent of a 19-year-old musician from Minnesota, Bob Dylan, portrayed by Timothée Chalamet. The story follows his journey from folk singer to a worldwide sensation, detailing the rise of his songs and the enigmatic persona that captivated audiences. It culminates with his pivotal shift to electric rock and roll, marking a transformative moment in his career.

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Biography · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

The Fire Inside (2024)

A promising high school junior from Flint, Michigan, Claressa Shields, strives to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. With the guidance of her demanding coach, Jason Crutchfield, she overcomes numerous challenges and pushes her abilities to the absolute limit. Even after achieving this incredible feat, Claressa must confront personal struggles and unexpected realities.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Harbin (2024)

Following Korea's forced colonization by Japan in 1909, a group of freedom fighters conspires to assassinate the Japanese prime minister in a bold attempt to reclaim their independence.

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Biography · Melancholic tone · Sad ending

Queer (2024)

In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee, an American expatriate in his late forties, lives a solitary existence within a small American community. His quiet life is disrupted by the arrival of Eugene Allerton, a young student, who encourages William to seek a meaningful connection with someone.

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Biography · Melancholic tone · Sad ending

Maria (2024)

The film portrays the final years of Maria Callas, one of the world’s greatest opera singers, as she spends her days in 1970s Paris. It explores her reflections on her identity and life story.

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Biography · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

Joy (2024)

This film portrays three pioneering individuals – a nurse, a scientist, and a surgeon – who face considerable resistance from the church, government, media, and medical community as they strive to achieve the birth of the world's first baby conceived through in vitro fertilization, Louise Joy Brown.

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