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Drama · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

The Ritual (2025)

When the Church approves the exorcism of Emma Schmidt, two priests with differing beliefs must face a powerful and mysterious force while struggling with their own faith. The film draws inspiration from the events that served as the basis for The Exorcist.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali (2025)

A man finds himself embroiled in a bitter second marriage facing divorce. Legal battles escalate with false accusations of domestic violence and dowry demands, leading to a complex situation where the justice system seems to inflict punishment rather than provide resolution. The ordeal tests his resilience and challenges the fairness of the legal process.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bleak ending

Rosemead (2025)

As a Chinese American family faces a crisis, a mother discovers her teenage son’s disturbing and violent obsessions. Racing against time, she must confront his dangerous behavior and take drastic measures to protect him and those around them. The story draws inspiration from real-life events and explores the complexities within a family struggling with a difficult situation.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bleak ending

Womb (2025)

A young Māori girl experiences a bittersweet connection with her mother during weekly visits, while under the care of a conservative English couple. A custody battle fueled by racial prejudice threatens to determine her future and separate her from the people she loves. The case highlights the complexities of family, cultural identity, and the challenges faced by marginalized communities.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

The Tundra Within Me (2025)

After years living in Oslo, Lena returns to Sápmi, Northern Norway, with her son to undertake an art project exploring Sami gender identity. During her research in the harsh, wintry tundra, she develops a romantic relationship with Máhtte, a reindeer herder. However, Máhtte’s mother, the family matriarch, opposes their relationship, creating conflict and challenging Lena to confront difficult decisions from the past.

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Comedy · Light tone · Ambiguous ending

Housefull 5 (2025)

A wealthy father's will stipulates that his son, Jolly, will inherit everything. However, the identity of the "real" Jolly is unclear, leading to a series of comical deceptions. Several individuals impersonate Jolly during a celebratory cruise marking the father’s birthday. The festivities are disrupted when a murder occurs, and the imposters must uncover the truth behind the crime while navigating hilarious misunderstandings and unexpected twists.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Thug Life (2025)

After saving Amaran during a violent gang war, Sakthivel takes the young boy and raises him as his own. Years later, Sakthivel survives an assassination attempt and begins to suspect Amaran may be involved. This accusation ignites a tense conflict, forcing Sakthivel to confront questions of loyalty and seek a path to revenge against the person he once considered family.

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Drama · Dark tone · Happy ending

We Were Dangerous (2025)

In 1954, Nellie, Daisy, and Lou are sent to a secluded island institution for troubled girls. The close-knit trio find solace and strength in their friendship as they challenge the restrictive environment. However, their bond is threatened when the school’s stern matron attempts to manipulate them, creating divisions within the group and testing their loyalty to one another.

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Drama · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Inheritance (2025)

Following the death of their father, estranged sisters Lucy and Paige are forced to confront their shared, troubled past. As they navigate the emotional fallout and prepare for the funeral, they discover that his legacy extends far beyond a financial inheritance, revealing unexpected connections and forcing them to re-examine their family history.

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Drama · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Mountainhead (2025)

Four billionaire friends reunite during worldwide economic turmoil.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

The Phoenician Scheme (2025)

Following the death of wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda, his only daughter, a nun, is named as the sole heir to his estate. As he begins a new venture, he and his daughter find themselves targeted by ruthless tycoons, foreign terrorists, and skilled assassins.

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Action · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Karate Kid: Legends (2025)

Following a family tragedy, a young kung fu prodigy named Li Fong is forced to leave his home in Beijing and relocate to New York City with his mother. Struggling to adjust to his new life and let go of his past, Li finds it difficult to fit in with his classmates. Despite his reluctance to fight, he repeatedly finds himself in trouble and must find a way to protect himself and his friends.

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Horror · Dark tone · Sad ending

Bring Her Back (2025)

After their father's death, Andy seeks custody of Piper, his half‑sister, but he's three months shy of age 18. Social services place Piper with Laura, a caretaker on a farm. Andy refuses to leave, moves in, and observes Laura's behavior and her guardianship of Oliver, a mute, unsettling boy. Laura obsessed with calling drowned daughter's spirit.

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Crime · Dark tone · Sad ending

A Widow's Game (2025)

In August 2017, the body of a man was discovered in a Valencia parking lot, stabbed seven times. The Homicide Group, led by a veteran inspector, launches a time-sensitive investigation into what appears to be a crime of passion. Their inquiry unexpectedly centers on Maje, the victim's young widow, who initially seems an unlikely suspect.

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Action · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Tornado (2025)

In 1790s Britain, a young Japanese woman and her father’s travelling puppet show find themselves in danger when they encounter a gang of ruthless criminals. Led by Sugarman and his ambitious son, Little Sugar, the gang poses a perilous threat as the puppet show attempts to establish a new life.

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Crime · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

The Verdict (2025)

Following the sudden death of billionaire Elisa, her friend and beneficiary Namrutha finds herself the prime suspect. As Namrutha faces murder accusations and legal turmoil, her determined attorney Maya Kannappan steps in to defend her. Through a complex investigation and courtroom proceedings, Maya strives to prove Namrutha’s innocence and expose the true killer hiding amongst those closest to the deceased.

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Action · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team race against time to locate and neutralize a rogue artificial intelligence known as the Entity, which has infiltrated global intelligence networks. Pursued by multiple governments and a shadowy figure from Hunt’s past, they must stop the AI before it reshapes the world forever.

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Action · Whimsical tone · Happy ending

Lilo & Stitch (2025)

Stitch, a genetically engineered alien dubbed experiment 626, escapes a galactic prison and crash‑lands in Hawaii, disguising himself as a dog to avoid capture. Lonely Hawaiian girl Lilo adopts him from the shelter, and together they navigate his chaos, learn the meaning of “ohana,” and gradually mend Lilo’s fragmented family.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

April May 99 (2025)

Three close friends, Krushna, Prasad, and Siddhesh, anticipate a perfect summer holiday together in their beautiful Konkan village. Their plans are disrupted when they encounter Zai, a charming visitor staying with her aunt for the season. The arrival of Zai creates unexpected tension and challenges their established friendship, leading to a complicated summer for the trio.

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Crime · Melancholic tone · Bleak ending

The Mastermind (2025)

In a quiet Massachusetts town around 1970, an unemployed carpenter decides to try his hand at art theft, operating under the belief that it’s not a crime if you avoid detection. He meticulously plans his first major heist, but when unforeseen complications arise, his carefully constructed world begins to fall apart, leading him down a dangerous path.

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Documentary · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds (2025)

Experience the rigorous training, inherent dangers, and personal dedication required to be a member of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, an elite demonstration team. This film offers an unprecedented look inside the cockpit and provides a glimpse into the demanding life of these skilled aviators as they push the boundaries of aviation.

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Romance · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2025)

Agathe is a charming but clumsy young woman working at the historic Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris. She dreams of becoming a successful writer and finding a love like those in Jane Austen novels, but struggles with writer's block and remains single.

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Action · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

Ace (2025)

Kannan arrives in Malaysia seeking a fresh start, hoping to leave his past behind. He finds himself drawn to a woman in need of financial assistance, leading him to commit a robbery. This action puts him directly in the crosshairs of a dangerous gangster and the woman's corrupt stepfather, who happens to be a police officer. Now, he must navigate a perilous situation with high stakes.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Ambiguous ending

The New Boy (2025)

In 1940s Australia, a young Aboriginal boy unexpectedly arrives at a secluded monastery one night. Run by a defiant nun, the monastery's peaceful existence is disrupted by the boy's arrival, leading to a story exploring spiritual conflict and the challenges of survival.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Honey Don’t! (2025)

Honey O’Donahue is a small-town private investigator with a strong sense of justice. When a series of unsettling deaths plague her community, she begins investigating, discovering a connection to a secretive and mysterious church. As she digs deeper into the strange occurrences, Honey uncovers a web of secrets and dangers that put her own life at risk.

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Comedy · Hopeful tone · Happy ending

Bhool Chuk Maaf (2025)

Ranjan, a romantic from Banaras, secures a government job with the goal of marrying Titli. However, he inadvertently forgets a crucial vow to Lord Shiva, which traps him in a recurring time loop. Determined to break free and finally marry Titli, Ranjan must navigate the complexities of fate and find redemption within the repeating cycle. It’s a story exploring love, destiny, and the path to finding true happiness.

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Adventure · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Fountain of Youth (2025)

Two estranged siblings, played by John Krasinski and Natalie Portman, team up to embark on a worldwide heist in search of the legendary Fountain of Youth. Using their knowledge of history, they follow a series of clues on an epic adventure that promises to change their lives and potentially grant immortality.

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Horror · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025)

The prom season at Shadyside High is filled with intense competition as the popular girls vie for the coveted prom queen title. When a new student enters the race, unsettling events begin to unfold, and classmates start vanishing. The class of ’88 finds themselves facing a series of frightening mysteries and unexpected danger.

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Drama · Hopeful tone · Bittersweet ending

Onko Ki Kothin (2025)

Three young friends living in a slum—Babin, Dolly, and Tyre—aspire to be a doctor, nurse, and engineer, respectively. Their lives take an unexpected turn when Babin's father becomes seriously ill. Desperate to help, the friends impulsively steal an oxygen cylinder, which unintentionally triggers a series of unforeseen consequences and challenges their dreams.

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Comedy · Dark tone · Ambiguous ending

Off Track 2 (2025)

Lisa has built a stable family life with her daughter and boyfriend, but when her brother Daniel faces a marital crisis, she finds herself unexpectedly paired with him for a demanding 200-mile bike race. Daniel's decision to compete with Lisa is spurred by his wife's request for a divorce. As they prepare for the race, Lisa also grapples with her own uncertainties about commitment and the prospect of buying a house.

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Western · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Heads or Tails? (2025)

Cowboy Billi and his sweetheart Rosa flee together, but Billi is wrongly accused of her husband’s death. He becomes a symbol of a local uprising, and everyone seeks his capture. Rosa holds the key to uncovering the truth and securing their freedom, but she must find a way to clear Billi’s name and protect them both from those seeking vengeance.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Sentimental Value (2025)

Two sisters, Nora and Agnes, reconnect with their estranged father, Gustav, a former acclaimed director hoping to revive his career. Gustav offers Nora, a stage actress, a part in his new film, but when she declines, he casts a young Hollywood star in her place. This sparks a complex situation, forcing the sisters to confront their difficult relationship with their father while an American actor becomes entangled in their family's dynamics.

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Music · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

Romería (2025)

Eighteen-year-old Marina, orphaned as a child, journeys to the Spanish Atlantic coast to secure a scholarship signature from grandparents she’s never known. Surrounded by unfamiliar relatives, she grapples with uncertainty, unsure if she’s welcome. As she spends time with her extended family, long-dormant emotions surface, tenderness is rekindled, and painful truths about her parents’ past are revealed, helping her understand her fragmented memories.

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Drama · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

The History of Sound (2025)

Lionel and David, two music students at the Boston Conservatory in 1917, discover a deep connection through their passion for folk music. Years later, they reunite and set off on a journey to Maine, exploring remote areas to record and preserve traditional songs. Their shared adventure reveals the rich musical heritage of the region and strengthens their bond as they navigate the challenges of their quest.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Ambiguous ending

It Was Just an Accident (2025)

While driving at night with his pregnant wife, Eghbal accidentally kills a dog and finds himself stranded. He seeks assistance at a garage run by Vahid, who mistakenly believes him to be the prison officer who previously tortured him. Vahid abducts Eghbal with the intent to bury him alive, but begins to question his certainty. To verify Eghbal’s identity, Vahid brings other former victims along, leading to a tense journey where they debate the morality of their actions and the true identity of their captive.

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Mystery · Melancholic tone · Bittersweet ending

A Private Life (2025)

Renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner is shocked when she learns that one of her patients has died suddenly under mysterious circumstances. Convinced it is a murder, she launches her own private investigation, enlisting a strange and eclectic group of eccentric characters whose unconventional methods help her pursue the truth.

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Drama · Bittersweet tone · Bittersweet ending

Eleanor the Great (2025)

June Squibb embodies the witty, defiantly troublesome 94‑year‑old Eleanor Morgenstein, who, reeling from a profound loss, begins recounting a story that soon spirals into a perilous reality. In Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut, the film blends comedy and pathos to examine how the narratives we hear become the ones we live and retell.

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Thriller · Tense tone · Bittersweet ending

Highest 2 Lowest (2025)

A powerful music executive faces a desperate situation when he's caught in a ransom scheme. Forced to make a difficult moral choice, he grapples with the consequences of his decisions. This film reimagines Akira Kurosawa’s classic crime thriller ‘High and Low’, transplanting the intense narrative to the backdrop of contemporary New York City.

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Comedy · Bittersweet tone · Mixed ending

Splitsville (2025)

Carey seeks comfort from his friends after his wife, Ashley, requests a divorce. He discovers they maintain an open marriage, a concept he finds intriguing. However, Carey's involvement in their unconventional arrangement quickly spirals out of control, creating complications and threatening to unravel all of their relationships. This unromantic comedy explores the complexities of love, friendship, and the boundaries of commitment.

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History · Dark tone · Bittersweet ending

Magellan (2025)

In the 16th century, Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese navigator, sought to discover a westward route to the East Indies. After facing opposition from the Portuguese King, he convinced the Spanish monarchy to fund a daring expedition. The voyage aimed to reach the spice-rich lands, but it led to an unexpected and perilous journey across the globe, marking a significant moment in exploration and navigation.

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