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Star Trek

371. Star Trek

Science Fiction Action Adventure Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
7.9

20092h 7min

United States

Director: J.J. Abrams

Overview

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

Themes

Leadership under crisis, Time travel consequences, Rivalry and alliance, Unlikely partnership, Duty vs emotion, Authority and discipline

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Fast & Furious

372. Fast & Furious

Action Crime Drama Thriller Vehicle-Driven Action
6.5

20091h 47min

Japan, United States

Director: Justin Lin

Overview

When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto reignites his feud with agent Brian O'Conner. But as they are forced to confront a shared enemy, Dom and Brian must give in to an uncertain new trust if they hope to outmaneuver him. And the two men will find the best way to get revenge: push the limits of what's possible behind the wheel.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Risk and reward, Deception and trust, Family ties under strain, Competition and alliance, Crime and law tension

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Watchmen

373. Watchmen

Mystery Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Investigation Mystery
7.6

20092h 43min

United States

Director: Zack Snyder

Overview

In a gritty and alternate 1985, the glory days of costumed vigilantes have been brought to a close by a government crackdown. But after one of the masked veterans is brutally murdered, an investigation into the killer is initiated. The reunited heroes set out to prevent their own destruction, but in doing so they uncover a sinister plot that puts all of humanity in grave danger.

Themes

Secret identity tension, Mistrust of authority, Conspiracy and manipulation, Doomsday clock anxiety, Military political brinkmanship, Cynical vigilante culture, Retirement and disillusionment

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Wonder Woman

374. Wonder Woman

Action Adventure Animation Fantasy Science Fiction
7.3

20091h 14min

United States

Director: Lauren Montgomery

Overview

On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud and fierce warrior race of Amazons have raised a daughter of untold beauty, grace and strength: Princess Diana. When an Army fighter pilot, Steve Trevor, crash-lands on the island, the rebellious and headstrong Diana defies Amazonian law by accompanying Trevor back to civilization.

Themes

Duty versus desire, Gendered power dynamics, Empowerment through action, Isolation and discovery, Leadership and sacrifice, Divine influence on war

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Blood and Bone

375. Blood and Bone

Action Crime Thriller Drama Martial Arts Action
6.7

20091h 33min

United States

Director: Ben Ramsey

Overview

In Los Angeles, an ex-con takes the underground fighting world by storm in his quest to fulfill a promise to a dead friend.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trust under pressure, Loyalty under threat, Crime and ambition, Power under coercion, Survival in underground fighting

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Yes Man

376. Yes Man

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.8

20081h 44min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Peyton Reed

Overview

Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere, signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything…and anything.

Themes

Self-improvement pressure, Risk and reward of yes, Spontaneity vs restraint, Social acceptance dynamics, Romance versus commitment, Friendship loyalty tension

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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A.R.O.G

377. A.R.O.G

Science Fiction Fantasy Comedy Time Travel Sci-Fi Parody
7.4

20082h 7min

Türkiye

Director: Ali Taner Baltacı

Overview

Commander Logar fools Arif and sends him 1.000.000 years back in the time. He must civilize people from past to reach today.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Collaboration under pressure, Oppression and resistance, Adaptation under threat, Competition and ritual, Technology versus tradition

Available on

Amazon Video
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Love Exposure

378. Love Exposure

Action Comedy Drama Romance Awkward Comedy
8.0

20083h 57min

Japan

Director: Sion Sono

Overview

The story of a teenage boy named Yu, who falls for Yoko, a girl he runs into while operating for the sake of sin as an "up-skirt" photographer. His attempts to woo her are complicated by a spot of cross-dressing – which convinces Yoko that she is lesbian – dalliances with kung-fu and crime, and a constant struggle with the guilt that's a legacy of his Catholic upbringing.

Themes

Forbidden romance, Religious expectation, Transvestite disguise, Cross dressing, Disguised self, Cult manipulation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Slumdog Millionaire

379. Slumdog Millionaire

Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Passionate Romance
8.0

20082h 1min

United Kingdom

Director: Danny Boyle

Overview

A teenager reflects on his life after being accused of cheating on the Indian version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?".

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and betrayal, Economic mobility pressure, Systemic distrust, Urban resilience, Exploitation and agency

Available on

Apple TV
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The Good, the Bad, the Weird

380. The Good, the Bad, the Weird

Action Adventure Comedy Western Epic Action
7.2

20082h 10min

South Korea

Director: Kim Jee-woon

Overview

The story of three Korean outlaws in 1930s Manchuria and their dealings with the Japanese army and Chinese and Russian bandits. The Good (a bounty hunter), the Bad (a hitman), and the Weird (a thief) battle the army and the bandits in a race to use a treasure map to uncover the riches of legend.

Themes

Survival through violence, Rivalry and deception, Greed vs loyalty, Frontier lawlessness and improvisation, Treasure versus reality, Empire power and influence

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
AMC Plus Apple TV Channel
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