10 Indie Films Exploring Complexities of Employee Life
10 titles
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A Cure for WellnessMovie · 2017 · 146m · Horror, Mystery, Science FictionA driven young executive is dispatched to the Swiss Alps to bring back his company's CEO from a secluded, seemingly utopian wellness retreat. However, he begins to question the nature of the spa's extraordinary therapies.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3
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Horrible BossesMovie · 2011 · 98m · Comedy, CrimeNick, Kurt, and Dale are desperate to escape their awful jobs. Quitting isn't a possibility, so fueled by alcohol and questionable advice from a former criminal, they hatch a complicated plan to get rid of their bosses – for good.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6
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The AnimalMovie · 2001 · 83m · Comedy, Science FictionAfter a devastating car crash, the hapless Marvin Mange is resurrected by an eccentric scientist as a creature with both human and animal traits. He gains incredible abilities, but struggles to control their potentially overwhelming effects. Marvin must now navigate his feelings for Rianna, and compete with Sgt. Sisk, who both see him as something extraordinary, while battling his own primal instincts.Stream onIMDb 4.9TMDB 5.1
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The Last BlockbusterMovie · 2020 · 86m · DocumentaryThis documentary follows the final Blockbuster Video store in Bend, Oregon.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
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The MaidMovie · 2009 · 97m · Drama, ComedyRaquel has worked as the live-in housekeeper for a comfortable family for years, but the monotonous routine is wearing her down. Increasingly reliant on painkillers, she begins playing pranks and avoiding work to provoke the family's college-aged daughter and new hires, desperate to maintain control in the house. Her actions alienate everyone until the new maid, Lucy, finally stands up to her.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.7
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The ClearingMovie · 2004 · 95m · Drama, Mystery, ThrillerWhen wealthy executive Wayne Hayes is kidnapped by a disgruntled employee and taken for ransom in a forest, his wife must deal with the FBI agents who negotiate with the kidnapper.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8
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YellaMovie · 2007 · 90m · Drama, Thriller, HorrorA young woman from East Germany leaves her husband and business partner behind to begin a new life as an accountant in a West German city. However, he eventually finds her.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.2
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Blood SimpleMovie · 1985 · 97m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerIn a small Texas town, a bar owner discovers his wife is having an affair with an employee. Instead of confronting them, he devises a complex plan to have them killed. The resulting lies and chaos threaten to engulf everyone. This dark comedy explores jealousy and revenge in a realistic world where things aren't always as they seem. The story features unexpected twists that challenge our ideas about right and wrong, loyalty, and love when faced with betrayal.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2
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EuropaMovie · 1991 · 113m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerAfter World War II, an optimistic young American begins a new life as a train conductor for the railway system in Frankfurt, which is under US control. His hopeful start quickly becomes complicated as he deals with the dangerous political landscape of the postwar era, facing those who try to take advantage of him. As tensions escalate and he discovers a network of secrets and hidden Nazi loyalties, the main character is forced to confront the difficult truths of a world recovering from war and his own uncertain place in it. This story follows his journey as it explores themes of innocence lost, betrayal, and the lasting impact of a worldwide conflict.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
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DisclosureMovie · 1994 · 128m · Thriller, Drama, CrimeA talented computer specialist is caught in a legal battle that threatens his career and relationships. His former lover, now his boss, accuses him of sexual harassment, claiming he initiated a forceful sexual act.
The case intensifies the power imbalance between them, exploring manipulation in modern relationships. He struggles with corporate politics while defending himself against the accusations, complicated by their shared history.
The film examines consent and coercion, and the scandal's impact on career and life. It also considers the complexities of relationships in the digital age, serving as a warning about the consequences of actions.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3
