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Satire movies

Sharp comedy that targets society, politics, media, or workplace culture with irony and pointed exaggeration.

Freelance

1. Freelance

Action Comedy Military Action Satire
5.6
20231h 48min

Overview

An ex-special forces operative takes a job to provide security for a journalist as she interviews a dictator, but a military coup breaks out in the middle of the interview, they are forced to escape into the jungle where they must survive.

Themes

"movie: freelance. genres: action, Comedy, Action, Comedy main themes: coup d'etat, Dictatorship, Political assassination, Coup d'etat, Dictatorship, Political assassination full keywords list: coup d'etat, Dictatorship, Political assassination, Duringcreditsstinger, Investigative journalism, Ex special forces, Fictional city. concept analysis: the film explores the moral ambiguities of loyalty and survival in the face of political corruption and personal betrayal. it highlights the struggle between personal duty and the greater good, Questioning the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones amidst chaos."

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Dumb Money

2. Dumb Money

History Comedy Drama Historical Event Satire
6.8
20231h 45min

Overview

Vlogger Keith Gill sinks his life savings into GameStop stock and posts about it. When social media starts blowing up, so do his life and the lives of everyone following him. As a stock tip becomes a movement, everyone gets rich—until the billionaires fight back, and both sides find their worlds turned upside down.

Themes

Social media influence, Short squeeze dynamics, Online investor activism, Media influence on markets, Retail vs institutions

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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El Conde

3. El Conde

Fantasy Comedy Horror Satire Vampire Horror
6.4
20231h 51min

Overview

After living for over two centuries, Augusto Pinochet is a vampire ready to die… but the vultures around him won't let him go without one last bite.

Themes

Power and corruption, Infiltration and deception, Military dictatorship critique, Immortality and seclusion, Family inheritance conflict, Satire of authority

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Netflix
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Barbie

4. Barbie

Comedy Adventure Satire Adventure Epic
6.8
20231h 54min

Overview

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

Themes

Satire of consumer culture, Indoctrination and deprogramming, Patriarchy and autonomy, Beauty standards critique, Female empowerment under scrutiny, Gender norms and social roles

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Blackening

5. The Blackening

Horror Comedy Slasher Horror Satire
6.0
20231h 37min

Overview

Seven black friends go away for the weekend, only to find themselves trapped in a cabin with a killer who has a vendetta. They must pit their street smarts and knowledge of horror movies against the murderer to stay alive.

Themes

Racial performance under pressure, Group dynamics under threat, Isolation and survival ethics, Revenge as social critique, Parody of cultural stereotypes, Identity policing and backlash

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Netflix
Amazon Video
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Asteroid City

6. Asteroid City

Comedy Drama Satire Coming-of-Age Drama
6.4
20231h 45min

Overview

In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.

Themes

Grief and memory, Metatheatrical stage play framing, Existentialism in daily life, Invention driven social dynamics, Quarantine and civic response, Desert town convention tensions

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Mixed by Erry

7. Mixed by Erry

Comedy History Music Satire Historical Event
7.1
20231h 53min

Overview

The rise and fall of the pirate mixtape empire of three brothers from Naples, Italy, during the '80s.

Themes

Family dynamics under pressure, Illegal markets under scrutiny, Illicit entrepreneurship through piracy, Risk and reward through crime, Copyright infringement consequences, Enforcement pressure and asset seizure

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Netflix
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The Crime Is Mine

8. The Crime Is Mine

Crime Comedy Mystery Drama Con Artist Crime
6.5
20231h 43min

Overview

In 1930s Paris, Madeleine, a pretty, young, penniless, and talentless actress, is accused of murdering a famous producer. Helped by her best friend, Pauline, a young, unemployed lawyer, she is acquitted on the grounds of self-defense. A new life of fame and success begins, until the truth comes out.

Themes

Social climbing, Class tension, Female solidarity, Gendered power dynamics, Fame by scandal, Legal strategy

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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BlackBerry

9. BlackBerry

Comedy Drama History Historical Drama Satire
7.3
20232h

Overview

Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.

Themes

Ambition and collaboration, Workplace culture under pressure, Tech startup dynamics, Market disruption risk, Leadership and governance, Legacy of innovation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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You People

10. You People

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Satire
5.5
20231h 57min

Overview

A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.

Themes

"movie: you people. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: buddhism, Interracial relationship, Los angeles, California, Buddhism, Interracial relationship, Los angeles, California full keywords list: buddhism, Interracial relationship, Los angeles, California, Racial tension, Jewish family, Family dynamics. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of love across cultural and racial divides, Highlighting the misunderstandings and prejudices that can arise from differing backgrounds. it emphasizes the importance of communication and empathy in overcoming societal expectations and familial pressures."

Available on

Netflix
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