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Swordfish

421. Swordfish

Action Crime Thriller Heist Computer Threat Thriller
6.5

20011h 39min

United States

Director: Dominic Sena

Overview

Rogue agent Gabriel Shear is determined to get his mitts on $9 billion stashed in a secret Drug Enforcement Administration account. He wants the cash to fight terrorism, but lacks the computer skills necessary to hack into the government mainframe. Enter Stanley Jobson, a n'er-do-well encryption expert who can log into anything.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Loyalty under pressure, Trust and betrayal, Money as motive, Alliance and duplicity, Risk under constraint

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Original Sin

422. Original Sin

Thriller Drama Mystery Romance Erotic Thriller
6.0

20011h 56min

France, Switzerland

Director: Michael Cristofer

Overview

A young man is plunged into a life of subterfuge, deceit and mistaken identity in pursuit of a femme fatale whose heart is never quite within his grasp.

Themes

Deception and romance, Financial control and betrayal, Mistaken identity, Pursuit and escape, Suspicion and intervention, Arranged marriage deceit

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Apple TV
The Roku Channel
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Someone Like You...

423. Someone Like You...

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.1

20011h 37min

United States

Director: Tony Goldwyn

Overview

Jane Goodale has everything going for her. She's a producer on a popular daytime talk show, and is in a hot romance with the show's dashing executive producer Ray. But when the relationship goes terribly awry, Jane begins an extensive study of the male animal, including her womanizing roommate Eddie. Jane puts her studies and romantic misadventure to use as a pseudonymous sex columnist -- and becomes a sensation.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Media influence on romance, Deception and revelation, Professional romance conflict, Gender dynamics in dating, Female agency and empowerment

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Heartbreakers

424. Heartbreakers

Comedy Romance Crime Romantic Comedy Dark Comedy
6.2

20012h 3min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: David Mirkin

Overview

Max and Page are a brilliant mother/daughter con team who have their grift down to a fine science. Max targets wealthy, willing men and marries them. Page then seduces them, and Max catches her husband in the act. Then it's off to palimony city and the next easy mark.

Themes

Deception in romance, Manipulation and betrayal, Wealth as leverage, Mother daughter dynamics, Social climbing through crime, Marriage as contract

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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15 Minutes

425. 15 Minutes

Action Crime Thriller Organized Crime Investigation Suspense
6.1

20012h

Germany, United States

Director: John Herzfeld

Overview

When Eastern European criminals Oleg and Emil come to New York City to pick up their share of a heist score, Oleg steals a video camera and starts filming their activities, both legal and illegal. When they learn how the American media circus can make a remorseless killer look like the victim and make them rich, they target media-savvy NYPD Homicide Detective Eddie Flemming and media-naive FDNY Fire Marshal Jordy Warsaw, the cops investigating their murder and torching of their former criminal partner, filming everything to sell to the local tabloid TV show "Top Story."

Themes

Media manipulation, Celebrity through crime, Sensationalism of violence, Public spectacle, Jealous fame, Narrative ownership

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Avalon

426. Avalon

Action Science Fiction Simulation & Reality-Shift Sci-Fi
6.4

20011h 47min

Japan, Poland

Director: Mamoru Oshii

Overview

In a future world, young people are increasingly becoming addicted to an illegal (and potentially deadly) battle simulation game called Avalon. When Ash, a star player, hears of rumors that a more advanced level of the game exists somewhere, she gives up her loner ways and joins a gang of explorers. Even if she finds the gateway to the next level, will she ever be able to come back to reality?

Themes

Future dystopia pressures, Obsession with simulation, Video game addiction, Virtual reality immersion, Gang dynamics under pressure, Deception in game

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Sexy Beast

427. Sexy Beast

Crime Thriller Drama Heist Domestic Thriller
7.3

20011h 29min

Spain, United Kingdom

Director: Jonathan Glazer

Overview

Ex-safecracker Gal Dove has served his time behind bars and is blissfully retired to a Spanish villa paradise with a wife he adores. The idyll is shattered by the arrival of his nemesis Don Logan, intent on persuading Gal to return to London for one last big job.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty vs coercion, Power dynamics in crime, Retirement under threat, Fear and manipulation, Violence as leverage

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Antitrust

428. Antitrust

Action Crime Drama Organized Crime Psychological Drama
6.1

20011h 48min

Canada, United States

Director: Peter Howitt

Overview

A computer programmer's dream job at a hot Portland-based firm turns nightmarish when he discovers his boss has a secret and ruthless means of dispatching anti-trust problems.

Themes

Surveillance and control, Trust and betrayal, Corporate deception, Hacker ethics, Garage dynamics, Startup ambition and accountability

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Miss Congeniality

429. Miss Congeniality

Comedy Crime Action Buddy Comedy Undercover Sting Crime
6.3

20001h 50min

United States

Director: Donald Petrie

Overview

When the local FBI office receives a letter from a terrorist known only as 'The Citizen', it's quickly determined that he's planning his next act at the Miss America beauty pageant. Because tough-as-nails Gracie Hart is the only female Agent at the office, she's chosen to go undercover as the contestant from New Jersey.

Themes

Trust and deception, Appearance and competence, Surveillance and manipulation, Beauty standards pressure, Performing gender roles, Professional vs pageant roles

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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What Women Want

430. What Women Want

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.5

20002h 7min

United States

Director: Nancy Meyers

Overview

Advertising executive Nick Marshall is as cocky as they come, but what happens to a chauvinistic guy when he can suddenly hear what women are thinking? Nick gets passed over for a promotion, but after an accident enables him to hear women's thoughts, he puts his newfound talent to work against Darcy, his new boss, who seems to be infatuated with him.

Themes

Misogyny through telepathy, Advertising strategy and gender, Romcom expectations vs reality, Power dynamics in collaboration, Female psyche as market tool, Romantic tension in the workplace

Available on

Amazon Video
fuboTV
Google Play Movies
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