Family movies

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Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American, bets the high school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads 5' 8" Chang on a quest to learn to dunk—not only to impress his crush, Kristy, but to gain the respect of his high school peers too. But before he can rise up and truly throw one down, he'll have to reexamine everything he knows about himself, his friendships and his family.

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Immersive Realistic Steady Intimate Atmospheric

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Mavka, a Soul of the Forest, faces an impossible choice between love and her duty as Guardian of the Heart of the Forest when she falls for a human, a talented young musician named Lukas.

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Folklore as fate, Nature as battleground, Independent film sensibility, Ukrainian folklore aesthetic, Love vs duty dilemma, Myths shaping guardians

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When his beloved dog goes missing, a young man embarks on an incredible search with his parents to find him and give him life-saving medication.

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Maurice is a streetwise ginger cat who comes up with a money-making scam by befriending a group of self-taught talking rats. When Maurice and the rodents meet a bookworm called Malicia, their little con soon goes down the drain.

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Follows Ralphie, now adult, who returns to the house on Cleveland Street to give his kids a magical Christmas like the one he had as a child, reconnecting with childhood friends, and reconciling the passing of his Old Man.

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Whimsical Fast-paced Stylish Intense Charged

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Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll: He has burned through eight of his nine lives, leaving him with only one life left. Puss sets out on an epic journey to find the mythical Last Wish and restore his nine lives.

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Trust and betrayal, Found family bonds, Fear of death, Adventure vs responsibility, Resilience under mortality, Value of life

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Tense Whimsical Claustrophobic Stylish Hopeful

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An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results.

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Corruption of power, Abusive family resilience, Library literacy empowerment, Telekinesis as agency, Child prodigy identity, Parenting and protection

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Tense Heartwarming Whimsical Adventurous Intense

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A journey deep into an uncharted and treacherous land, where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades—a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest, and by far most crucial, mission.

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"movie: strange world. genres: animation, Family, Adventure, Science fiction, Fantasy, Animation, Family, Adventure, Science fiction, Fantasy main themes: monster, Coming of age, Harmony, Monster, Coming of age, Harmony full keywords list: monster, Coming of age, Harmony, Farmer, Explorer, Lgbt teen, Alternative world, Cliché. concept analysis: the film explores the balance between progress and environmental stewardship, Emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting nature. it highlights the generational conflict between tradition and exploration, Ultimately advocating for collaboration and reconciliation within families and communities."

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Playful Tense Steady Whimsical Dreamlike

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A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.

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Grief and family bonds, Dreamworld vs waking life, Imagination as escape, Sea of nightmares, Pearls and wishes, Maps as agency

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When Josh gets the opportunity of a lifetime to audition for Rainbow Puppy’s Broadway musical, Josh and Blue skidoo to NYC for the very first time where they meet new friends and discover the magic of music, dance, and following one’s dreams.