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271. Noah

Noah
Drama Adventure Historical Drama Adventure Epic
5.8
20142h 18minUnited States
Director: Darren Aronofsky

Overview

A man who suffers visions of an apocalyptic deluge takes measures to protect his family from the coming flood.

Themes

Survival vs compassion, Responsibility to future generations, Morality under catastrophe, Alliance with outsiders, Guardianship of life, Leadership under visions

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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272. 300: Rise of an Empire

300: Rise of an Empire
Action Drama War Epic Action Historical Drama
6.2
20141h 42minBulgaria, United States
Director: Noam Murro

Overview

Greek general Themistocles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. Themistocles faces the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god, Xerxes and Artemesia, the vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Leadership under pressure, Allied cohesion under threat, Naval warfare strategy, Divine legitimacy and conquest, Resource scarcity and decision-making

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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273. RoboCop

RoboCop
Science Fiction Action Crime Cyberpunk Epic Action
6.1
20141h 58minUnited States
Director: José Padilha

Overview

In RoboCop, the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Overseas, their drones have been used by the military for years, but have been forbidden for law enforcement in America. Now OmniCorp wants to bring their controversial technology to the home front, and they see a golden opportunity to do it. When Alex Murphy – a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit – is critically injured, OmniCorp sees their chance to build a part-man, part-robot police officer. OmniCorp envisions a RoboCop in every city and even more billions for their shareholders, but they never counted on one thing: there is still a man inside the machine.

Themes

Corporate control of law enforcement, Leadership manipulation of policy, Public safety vs civil rights, Human-technology boundary erosion, Deception and transparency, Accountability under surveillance

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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274. The Monuments Men

The Monuments Men
War Drama History Action World War II
6.1
20141h 58minGermany, United States
Director: George Clooney

Overview

Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on seven over-the-hill, out-of-shape museum directors, artists, architects, curators, and art historians who went to the front lines of WWII to rescue the world’s artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and return them to their rightful owners. With the art hidden behind enemy lines, how could these guys hope to succeed?

Themes

Shared labor across disciplines, Cultural heritage under threat, Duty in wartime, Power dynamics in occupation, Moral ambiguity of rescue, Restitution and ownership

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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275. Justice League: War

Justice League: War
Animation Action Superhero Action
7.3
20141h 19minUnited States
Director: Jay Oliva

Overview

The world is under attack by an alien armada led by the powerful Apokoliptian, Darkseid. A group of superheroes consisting of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg, and Shazam must set aside their differences and gather together to defend Earth.

Themes

Transformation and identity, Dependence on technology, Alliance under pressure, Mind-control manipulation, Collective defense under threat, Power vs ordinary skill

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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276. Lone Survivor

Lone Survivor
War Action Drama Modern Conflicts Military Action
7.5
20132h 1minUnited States
Director: Peter Berg

Overview

Four Navy SEALs on a covert mission to neutralize a high-level Taliban operative must make an impossible moral decision in the mountains of Afghanistan that leads them into an enemy ambush. As they confront unthinkable odds, the SEALs must find reserves of strength and resilience to fight to the finish.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Survival under siege, Duty under fire, Camaraderie under risk, Moral decision in conflict, Loyalty amidst chaos

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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277. The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Fantasy Adventure Action Quest Fantasy Treasure Hunt
7.8
20132h 41minNew Zealand, United States
Director: Peter Jackson

Overview

The Dwarves, Bilbo and Gandalf have successfully escaped the Misty Mountains, and Bilbo has gained the One Ring. They all continue their journey to get their gold back from the Dragon, Smaug.

Themes

Trust under barrel, Temptation of one ring, Duty vs gold, Alliances under elves, Leadership under mountain, Dragon and gold

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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278. Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants

Minuscule: Valley of the Lost Ants
Animation Adventure Family Family Animation Survival Adventure
7.1
20131h 29minBelgium, France
Director: Hélène Giraud

Overview

In a peaceful little clearing, the remains of a hastily abandoned picnic sparks a battle between two tribes of ants. A bold young ladybug finds himself caught in the middle. He befriends the leader of the black ants, Mandible, and helps him save the anthill from the assault of the terrible red ant warriors, led by the fearful Butor. A fantastic journey at ground level.

Themes

Survival through collaboration, Group alliance under pressure, External threats and resilience, Leadership and coalition building, Resource competition between groups, Intergroup aggression and defense

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
Plex Channel
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279. Patema Inverted

Patema Inverted
Animation Science Fiction Adventure Drama Anime
7.3
20131h 38minJapan
Director: Yasuhiro Yoshiura

Overview

A young girl, from a civilization that resides in deep underground tunnels, finds herself trapped in an inverted world and teams up with a resident to escape and return home.

Themes

Authoritarian regime, Underground vs surface, Gravity disruption consequences, Intercultural contact, Cross-world cooperation, Youth resilience

Available on

Apple TV
Kanopy
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280. The Protector 2

The Protector 2
Action Martial Arts Action
5.3
20131h 44minThailand
Director: Prachya Pinkaew

Overview

Kham finds himself in trouble when he is accused of killing a trader. While on the run from the trader's nieces who are martial artists, Kham meets a friend who warns him of a terrorist plot.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Duty vs loyalty, Organized crime networks, Violence as solution, Corruption in authority, Hostage rescue under pressure

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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