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Wild Strawberries
Movie

Wild Strawberries(1957)

8.1
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NR
91Minutes

An aging professor named Isak Borg dreams of a desolate city street and confronts his own mortality. He embarks on a road trip to receive an honorary doctorate and is accompanied by his daughter-in-law, Marianne. Along the way, they visit his childhood summer house and Isak reflects on his past, including his lost love Sara. They encounter a hitchhiking teenage girl named Sara and witness a car accident. Isak also reconnects with an old couple who are grateful for his past medical assistance. The journey ends with Isak receiving his award and reconciling with his family.

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Wit
Movie

Wit(2001)

8
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PG_13
99Minutes

Wit is a thought-provoking drama that explores the journey of a renowned professor as she confronts ovarian cancer and undergoes intense medical treatment. Facing her mortality, she begins to question the meaning of life, the role of literature, and the nature of human existence.

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Possession
Movie

Possession(2002)

6.3
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PG_13
102Minutes

Possession is a gripping drama about forbidden love, secret affairs, and the lengths people will go to hold onto what they desire. Set in Yorkshire, England, the film follows two academics who uncover a series of passionate letters exchanged by two Victorian poets. As they delve deeper into the past, their present lives become entangled in a web of obsession, deceit, and desire. Will they be able to resist the pull of the past or will they succumb to their own desires? The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of our actions.

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The Long Firm
Tv Show

The Long Firm (2004)

7.7

The Long Firm is a miniseries set in 1960s London that tells the story of Harry Starks, a homosexual gangster who rises to power through the drug trade and other criminal activities. As his empire grows, he becomes entangled with corrupt politicians, drug dealers, and actors, all while navigating the complexities of his own personal life. The series explores themes of violence, revenge, and the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community during this time period.

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Super 30
Movie

Super 30(2019)

7.9
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NR
153Minutes

Super 30 is a biographical drama film based on the life of mathematician Anand Kumar. The film follows Anand's journey as he overcomes poverty, class conflicts, and personal struggles to establish a coaching class called Super 30. Through this initiative, Anand provides free training to underprivileged students for the Indian Institute of Technology entrance exam, helping them secure admission into prestigious institutions. Along the way, he faces challenges from corrupt politicians, death threats, and assassination attempts, but remains dedicated to his cause. Super 30 also explores Anand's personal life, including his love story and relationship with his students.

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The Champion
Movie

The Champion(2024)

5.5
106Minutes

Diego has just been voted best young player in Europe and at the age of 20 he is on his way to making his team, Atlético de Madrid, champions of La Liga. But his impulsive and conflictive character makes the club, fed up with his excesses, hire Álex, a withdrawn and lonely psychology professor, to improve his behaviour. The two will have no choice but to learn to understand each other.

Cheating Craft
Tv Show

Cheating Craft (2016)

6
TV_14

In a world where education is everything, if you manage to pass exams with your academic ability, you will start a successful life. However, those who fail the exams will start a cruel life. The world is capable of only developing the gifted from a young age as measured by exams – but there are some people who cannot accept the destiny they face if they are unable to pass the exam, and would do anything to pass it. This includes cheating and interfering with the exam. Thus, the examination hall has become a battlefield. L (learning) type and C (Cheating) type students prevent each other from interfering with the exam, so that they can aim for high scores. In order to prevent the L-types from getting the high scores, C-type students battle against them. This battle also involves the examiners who do not allow cheating, making the examination hall even more chaotic! The heated battle between Mumei, a C-type student, and Koui, an L-type, begins! Can Koui outsmart Mumei and her tricks?

The Flatey Enigma
Tv Show

The Flatey Enigma (2018)

6.2

Spring of 1971, Johanna, a professor of Nordic Studies comes home from Paris to attend her father’s funeral. She’s also looking to find work at the University, but her feminist viewpoints about the systematic silencing of women’s voices in history does not go over well with the university board.

Finding Her Voice
Movie

Finding Her Voice(2024)

8Minutes

Lily is an academically brilliant girl from a poor district in NYC who lives with her unavailable single mother and chronically ill younger sister Winona. Before going off to college, Lily gets the opportunity to win a scholarship which will secure her the key to get out of the hard life she has always known. Only problem: In order to compete for the scholarship, Lily must convince the admissions committee with a speech and...Lily has a severe stutter. As she grapples with balancing the stress of home life and securing her future, Lily embarks on a journey to discover who she really is and what she will do to help those she loves the most.

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The Gordon Affair
Movie

The Gordon Affair(2021)

NR
81Minutes

As a small liberal arts college on the North Shore, Gordon College has not been without its issues. Budget cuts in 2019 resulted in the downsizing of several departments which impacted students' college career. In 2020 during the heat of the pandemic, racial tensions rise after hate crimes are committed on campus. This is the story of the class of 2022.

Spain: The First Globalization
Movie

Spain: The First Globalization(2021)

7.5
107Minutes

Spain: The First Globalization is a documentary that delves into the historic journey of Juan Sebastian Elcano, the first person to sail around the world. It examines the impact of Spain's expeditions and explores themes of travel, exchange, exploration, and the global economy. The film also touches upon historical events such as the Spanish Inquisition, slavery, mixed-race marriages, and the cultural preservation of the Spanish empire.

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Looking for movies and TV shows with an Academic theme? SimilarWatch helps you find the best recommendations based on keywords and themes. Discover the captivating world of academia with our curated collection of films and series that explore education, intellectual pursuits, and the challenges faced by students and teachers alike.

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