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Broken Flowers (2005)

An introverted man receives an anonymous letter from an ex-lover informing him that he has a son who may be looking for him. A freelance sleuth neighbor motivates the man to embark on a cross-country search for his past flames, seeking answers.

Directed byJim Jarmusch

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  1. 01

    Crazy, Stupid, Love.

    Strong story similarity

    2011 · 118 min · Comedy · Drama · Romance

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    Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
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  2. 02

    He's Just Not That Into You

    Strong story similarity

    2009 · 129 min · Comedy · Drama · Romance

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    Remember that really cute girl/guy who said they'd call – and didn't? Maybe they lost your number. Maybe they're in the hospital. Maybe they're awed by your looks, brains or success. Or maybe... They're just not that into you.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  3. 03

    Georgia Rule

    Strong story similarity

    2007 · 113 min · Comedy · Drama · Romance

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    Rebellious, uncontrollable teenager, Rachel is hauled off by her dysfunctional mother to spend the summer with her estranged grandmother, Georgia. Her journey will lead all three women to revelations of buried family secrets and an understanding that - regardless what happens - the ties that bind can never be broken.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  4. 05

    Mr. & Mrs. Smith

    Strong story similarity

    2005 · 120 min · Action · Comedy · Drama · Thriller

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    A husband and wife struggle to keep their marriage alive until they realize they are both secretly working as assassins. Now, their respective assignments require them to kill each other.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • a closely matched era
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  5. 06

    The Bachelors

    Shared cast

    2017 · 99 min · Comedy · Drama · Romance

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    After the early death of his wife, a mourning father moves with his teenage son across the country for a private school teaching job. Their lives begin to transform due to two unique women, who help them embrace life and love again

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
    • a principal cast member
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  6. 07

    Liberal Arts

    Strong story similarity

    2012 · 97 min · Comedy · Drama · Romance

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    Newly single, 35, and uninspired by his job, Jesse Fisher worries that his best days are behind him. But no matter how much he buries his head in a book, life keeps pulling Jesse back. When his favorite college professor invites him to campus to speak at his retirement dinner, Jesse jumps at the chance.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
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  7. 08

    Café Society

    Strong story similarity

    2016 · 97 min · Comedy · Drama · Romance

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    The story of a young man who arrives in Hollywood during the 1930s hoping to work in the film industry, falls in love, and finds himself swept up in the vibrant café society that defined the spirit of the age.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
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  8. 09

    Passengers

    Genre overlap

    2008 · 93 min · Drama · Mystery · Romance · Thriller

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    After a plane crash, a young therapist, Claire, is assigned by her mentor to counsel the flight's five survivors. When they share their recollections of the incident -- which some say include an explosion that the airline claims never happened -- Claire is intrigued by Eric, the most secretive of the passengers.

    Why it connects

    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  9. 10

    The Mirror Has Two Faces

    Strong story similarity

    1996 · 126 min · Comedy · Drama · Romance

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    Rose Morgan, who still lives with her mother, is a professor of Romantic Literature who desperately longs for passion in her life. Gregory Larkin, a mathematics professor, has been burned by passionate relationships and longs for a sexless union based on friendship and respect.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap
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