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Fast X

1. Fast X

Action Crime Thriller Vehicle-Driven Action Organized Crime
5.7
20232h 22min

Overview

Over many missions and against impossible odds, Dom Toretto and his family have outsmarted, out-nerved and outdriven every foe in their path. Now, they confront the most lethal opponent they've ever faced: A terrifying threat emerging from the shadows of the past who's fueled by blood revenge, and who is determined to shatter this family and destroy everything—and everyone—that Dom loves, forever.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Trust vs suspicion, Revenge and retaliation, Family under threat, High stakes risk taking, Deception and double games

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Jeanne du Barry

2. Jeanne du Barry

Drama History Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.7
20231h 57min

Overview

The life of Jeanne Bécu, who was born as the illegitimate daughter of an impoverished seamstress in 1743 and went on to rise through the Court of Louis XV to become his last official mistress.

Themes

Betrayal dynamics, Gendered expectations, Class pressure, Romantic manipulation, Court politics, Legitimacy costs

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die

3. The Last Kingdom: Seven Kings Must Die

Action Adventure War Epic Action Adventure Epic
6.9
20231h 51min

Overview

In the wake of King Edward's death, Uhtred of Bebbanburg and his comrades adventure across a fractured kingdom in the hopes of uniting England at last.

Themes

Kingdom fragility through alliances, Succession pressure through heirs, Warfare reshapes legitimacy, Loyalty under deception, Betrayal and traitor dynamics, Prophecy influencing politics

Available on

Netflix
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The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan

4. The Three Musketeers: D'Artagnan

Adventure Action Drama History Adventure Epic
6.7
20232h 1min

Overview

D'Artagnan, a spirited young Gascon, is left for dead after trying to save a noblewoman from being kidnapped. Once in Paris, he tries by all means to find his attackers, unaware that his quest will lead him to the very heart of a war where the future of France is at stake. Aided by King's Musketeers Athos, Porthos and Aramis, he faces the machinations of villainous Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter, while falling in love with Constance, the Queen's confidante.

Themes

Duty vs loyalty, Romance under surveillance, Court intrigue and danger, Rebellion and allegiance, Honor under political pressure, Deception and political plots

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Beautiful Disaster

5. Beautiful Disaster

Romance Drama Comedy Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
5.3
20231h 36min

Overview

College freshman Abby tries to distance herself from her dark past while resisting her attraction to bad boy Travis.

Themes

Secret past, Economic pressure, Forbidden attraction, Family ties, Underground subculture, Gambling and debt

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Portable Door

6. The Portable Door

Fantasy Adventure Comedy Low Fantasy City Adventure
6.1
20231h 56min

Overview

Paul and Sophie, interns at a mysterious London firm, become steadily aware their employers Humphrey and Dennis are anything but conventional – they are disrupting the world of magic by bringing modern corporate strategy to ancient magical practices.

Themes

Trust vs control, Ethics of leadership, Power dynamics at work, Corporate disruption of magic, Ancient magic under corporate tactics, Hidden agenda tensions

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
fuboTV
MGM+ Amazon Channel
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Money Shot: The Pornhub Story

7. Money Shot: The Pornhub Story

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
5.4
20231h 35min

Overview

Featuring interviews with performers, activists and past employees, this documentary offers a deep dive into the successes and scandals of Pornhub.

Themes

Labor precarity of sex workers, Non-consensual content debates, Activism vs industry profits, Digital safety and moderation, Deplatforming and payment systems, Platform accountability and regulation

Available on

Netflix
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Flamin' Hot

8. Flamin' Hot

Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
6.8
20231h 39min

Overview

The inspiring true story of Richard Montañez, the Frito Lay janitor who channeled his Mexican American heritage and upbringing to turn the iconic Flamin' Hot Cheetos into a snack that disrupted the food industry and became a global pop culture phenomenon.

Themes

Based on true story framing, Biography authenticity aspiration, Janitor mobility through opportunity, Woman director leadership dynamics, Mexican american heritage leverage, Branding through multicultural marketing

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Prime Video
Hulu
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Kill Boksoon

9. Kill Boksoon

Action Drama Thriller Crime Epic Action
6.6
20232h 17min

Overview

At work, she's a renowned assassin. At home, she's a single mom to a teenage daughter. Killing? That's easy. It's parenting that's the hard part.

Themes

Loyalty under manipulation, Power dynamics, Moral ambiguity, Gendered violence, Parenting under pressure, Surveillance betrayal, Dual life conflict

Available on

Netflix
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Infinity Pool

10. Infinity Pool

Horror Science Fiction Psychological Horror Dystopian Sci-Fi
6.0
20231h 58min

Overview

While staying at an isolated island resort, James and Em are enjoying a perfect vacation of pristine beaches, exceptional staff, and soaking up the sun. But guided by the seductive and mysterious Gabi, they venture outside the resort grounds and find themselves in a culture filled with violence, hedonism, and untold horror. A tragic accident leaves them facing a zero tolerance policy for crime: either you'll be executed, or, if you’re rich enough to afford it, you can watch yourself die instead.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and coercion, Commodified punishment, Spectacle of violence, Duplication and identity, Hedonism and danger

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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