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10 Powerful Disillusionment Dramas for Thoughtful Home Viewing

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  1. 1RangoMovie · 2011 · 112m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyRango, a pet lizard, gets lost and ends up in the rough town of Dirt. Suddenly, the timid lizard is seen as a hero. The townspeople believe he's the one they've been waiting for. Rango is thrust into the role of sheriff and must fully embrace it.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9
  2. 2The IllusionistMovie · 2010 · 80m · Animation, DramaA French illusionist goes to Scotland for a job. He meets a young woman in a small village, and together they have an adventure in Edinburgh that profoundly alters both of their lives.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3
  3. 3Last Flag FlyingMovie · 2017 · 125m · Drama, ComedyThirty years after fighting together in Vietnam, Larry, Sal, and Richard reunite for a new mission: to bury the son of their old friend, Doc, who was a Marine killed in Iraq. Instead of a traditional burial, the three men take the casket on a poignant journey up the Atlantic coast to New Hampshire. During the trip, they share memories of their wartime experiences and grapple with the lasting impact of the war on their lives.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8
  4. 4The Goodbye KissMovie · 2006 · 107m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeGiorgio, a former leftist radical and terrorist who had been living in hiding in Latin America since the 1970s, surrenders immediately after the Berlin Wall comes down. Hoping for a peaceful, middle-class life in Italy, he makes a deal with a corrupt police officer to shorten his prison sentence by betraying his former associates. After his release, Giorgio becomes determined to live an honest life, but his old contact in the police force repeatedly pulls him back into his past.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8
  5. 5We BelievedMovie · 2010 · 170m · History, Drama, Adventure1828. Following the suppression of revolutionary movements in the monarchist South, three young friends join Giuseppe Mazzini's patriotic movement. They hope to achieve a unified Italy governed by a republic. Over the next fifty years, their initial idealism will be tested as they gradually drift apart.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6
  6. 6My Dinner with AndreMovie · 1981 · 110m · DramaThis intimate film follows playwright Wallace Shawn and director Andre Gregory during an evening at a restaurant, presenting a candid exploration of life, art, and personal experiences. The film unfolds as a series of conversations, with Shawn sharing stories from his life and career while Gregory listens and contributes his own reflections, creating a rich tapestry of shared memories and perspectives. The film has a reflective tone, allowing viewers to gain insight into the minds of these two artists as they discuss their joys, fears, and ambitions. Themes of identity, success, love, and loss emerge, revealing deeper aspects of their personalities. Through its simple premise, the film encourages viewers to consider their own lives and experiences while examining the human condition through the perspectives of these two compelling individuals. It's a thoughtful journey into their inner worlds as they honestly and engagingly navigate life's complexities.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5
  7. 7Mr. Smith Goes to WashingtonMovie · 1939 · 130m · Comedy, DramaJefferson Smith, a young Boy Scout leader, is unexpectedly appointed to the U.S. Senate by his state's governor. Eager to make a difference, Jefferson arrives in Washington full of hope. He quickly discovers that politics is far more complicated than he imagined, and his plans for a national boys' camp clash with the powerful ambitions of his state's political leader. The film portrays the clash between idealism and the realities of Washington as Jefferson navigates the complexities of the political world.Stream onIMDb 8.1TMDB 7.8
  8. 8Auguri professoreMovie · 1997 · 105m · Comedy, DramaAt a struggling public school, Professor Lipari questions his ability to effect real change. He's lost faith in himself and the possibility of improvement as an educator. Then, a former student and now colleague unexpectedly returns, reigniting Lipari's passion and prompting him to rethink his teaching and his life. This film is a heartwarming story about resilience, growth, and how human connection can make a difference when things are difficult.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3
  9. 9To Love the DamnedMovie · 1980 · 84m · DramaRiccardo, a young radical who went into hiding in South America to avoid authorities, returns to Italy after five years. He finds his former activist group fractured and struggling with their original goals. Some members are lost in despair or seeking escape in drugs, while the fight for change they championed has resulted in unexpected turmoil. As Riccardo reconnects with old friends and tries to understand what happened, he must confront the difficult truths about his own political beliefs and the impact they had while he was away. The film examines disillusionment, personal change, and the challenges of revolutionary ideals amidst social upheaval.IMDb 6.6TMDB 4.6
  10. 10Down with the KingMovie · 2021 · 100m · Drama, MusicRap artist Money Merc, feeling burnt out, retreats to the Berkshires to work on his upcoming album and unexpectedly announces his retirement on social media. Merc's manager then travels to the countryside to try and convince him to return to music.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8