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Celebrity Big Brother
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Celebrity Big Brother (2001)

4.4

Celebrity Big Brother is a reality TV show where a group of celebrities live together in a specially designed house. They are isolated from the outside world and have to rely on their teamwork and shopping budget to survive. The housemates are constantly under video surveillance and have to follow the rules. They compete in various tasks and challenges, with the goal of avoiding eviction and winning the cash prize. The show includes drama, competition, alliances, and strategic gameplay.

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Swarm
Movie

Swarm(2023)

5.4
106Minutes

A secluded island somewhere on a seas of the Northern Europe. A family of four has lived here for over ten years, perfecting the art of survival. They had moved onto an island to escape a falling civilization, to live in freedom, close to nature. But, things can’t be solved by simply escaping the world, and problems arise when the Mother becomes pregnant again. Moreover, Winter is coming. It seems the only solution is in leaving the island, but this meets with stern dissent from the Father, who sees the place as the only safe haven on earth. Will the others find the courage to stand up to the Father? Can their family survive what comes next?

The Shining
Movie

The Shining(1980)

8.4
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R
144Minutes

A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future. The father's mental health deteriorates rapidly, and he becomes a danger to his family. As the mother tries to protect her son, they must find a way to escape the hotel and the father's madness.

Edward Scissorhands
Movie

Edward Scissorhands(1990)

7.8
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PG_13
105Minutes

Edward Scissorhands is a heartwarming story about a man-made creation named Edward, who has scissors for hands. Taken in by a suburban family, he discovers friendship, love, and acceptance. Despite initial fear and judgment from the townspeople, Edward's unique skills and compassionate nature win them over. However, when he is falsely accused and attacked, Edward is forced to retreat to his dark mansion. In the end, he is immortalized as a symbol of love and bringer of snow to the once-sterile neighborhood.

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Contact
Movie

Contact(1997)

7.5
tomato68%
PG
150Minutes

Dr. Ellie Arroway, a brilliant astrophysicist, finds conclusive radio proof of extraterrestrial intelligence. With the help of a billionaire investor, she deciphers a message and builds a transport machine. However, the machine is destroyed during a test run by a religious zealot. Ellie is given another chance and travels through wormholes to a distant planet, encountering an alien who takes the form of her deceased father. She learns that humanity is not alone in the universe and returns home with the knowledge that mankind will continue to explore and evolve.

Father Ted
Tv Show

Father Ted (1998)

8.6
TV_14

Father Ted follows the lives of Father Ted Crilly and his fellow priests, Father Dougal McGuire and Father Jack Hackett, who are exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the west coast of Ireland. Despite their best efforts to lead a normal life, they find themselves caught up in bizarre and comedic situations, all while trying to avoid the watchful eye of their Bishop.

The Game
Movie

The Game(1997)

7.7
tomato77%
R
129Minutes

After a successful investment banker receives a gift to play a mysterious game, he becomes suspicious and starts to believe that it is a concealed conspiracy aimed at ruining his life. As he navigates through a series of psychological and physical challenges, he realizes that his business, reputation, finances, and safety are in jeopardy. With the help of a waitress caught up in the game, he uncovers the truth about the company behind the game and the people close to him who are involved. In the end, he discovers that it was all just a game to help him appreciate life and avoid the same tragic fate as his father.

Passengers
Movie

Passengers(2016)

7
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PG_13
116Minutes

Passengers is a sci-fi romance thriller film set in outer space on a starship called Avalon. Jim Preston, a mechanical engineer, wakes up 90 years early from his hibernation pod and finds himself alone on the spaceship. Desperately lonely, he decides to wake up another passenger, Aurora Lane, a journalist. As they spend time together, they fall in love and try to repair the failing ship. However, when Aurora discovers that Jim woke her up intentionally, their relationship becomes strained. Eventually, they must work together to save the ship and form a life together.

Helix
Tv Show

Helix (2015)

6.7
TV_PG

Helix is a sci-fi thriller TV show that follows a team of scientists from the CDC who are sent to a remote research facility in the Arctic to investigate a potential outbreak. As they uncover the truth, they find themselves caught in a web of conspiracy, genetic manipulation, and survival against a deadly virus.

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Between
Tv Show

Between (2016)

6
TV_14

Between (2015) is a TV show about a small town that gets quarantined after a mysterious disease kills everyone over the age of 21. The young survivors must navigate the challenges of isolation, fear, and the unknown as they try to find a way to escape the deadly situation.

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If you're in the mood for stories about solitude, seclusion, and the human experience in isolation, SimilarWatch is here to help. Discover a curated collection of movies and TV series that explore the depths of isolation, from desolate islands to deserted space stations. Immerse yourself in tales of survival, introspection, and the impact of solitude on the human psyche. Find your next binge-worthy watch and experience the power of isolation in storytelling.

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