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Movies with buoyant vibe

Walking on Sunshine

1. Walking on Sunshine

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
5.4
20141h 37min

Overview

Set to the music of popular hit songs from the 1980s. A beautiful coastal village, present day Italy. After a whirlwind romance, Maddie is preparing to marry gorgeous Italian Raf, and has invited her sister Taylor to the wedding. Unbeknownst to Maddie, however, Raf is Taylor's ex-holiday flame, and the love of her life...

Themes

Protective deception, Past relationships resurfacing, Loyalty versus desire, Private feelings in public, Sibling wedding pressures, Pregnancy news

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Blended

2. Blended

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.5
20141h 57min

Overview

Recently divorced mom Lauren and widowed dad Jim let their friends push them into a blind date, which goes disastrously wrong. Unsurprisingly, neither wants to see the other ever again. However, fate intervenes when both Jim and Lauren, unbeknownst to each other, purchase one-half of the same vacation package at a South African resort for families, during spring break. They and their children are forced to share the same romantic suite and participate in a slew of family activities together.

Themes

Blended family dynamics, Children's adaptation to remarriage, Dating after divorce, Grief and new beginnings, Vacation-induced bonding, Parenting role renegotiation

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The Way He Looks

3. The Way He Looks

Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Coming-of-Age Romance
7.9
20141h 36min

Overview

Leonardo is a blind teenager dealing with an overprotective mother while trying to live a more independent life. To the disappointment of his best friend, Giovana, he plans to go on an exchange program abroad. When Gabriel, a new student in town, arrives at their classroom, new feelings blossom in Leonardo making him question his plans.

Themes

Coming of age pressure, Disability as catalyst, Overprotective parenting constraint, Lgbt relationship navigation, Independence vs dependence, Friendship vs romance tension, Peer teasing and acceptance

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Cuban Fury

4. Cuban Fury

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.2
20141h 38min

Overview

Beneath Bruce Garrett's under-confident, overweight exterior, the passionate heart of a salsa king lies dormant. Now, one woman is about to reignite his Latin fire.

Themes

Body image pressure, Belonging through community, Mentorship-led transformation, Bullying undermines confidence, Romantic competition dynamics, Public performance validation

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Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Barefoot

5. Barefoot

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.5
20141h 30min

Overview

The "black sheep" son of a wealthy family meets a young psychiatric patient who's been raised in isolation her entire life. He takes the naive young woman home for his brother's wedding an improbable romance blooms, as she impresses everyone with her genuine, simple charms.

Themes

Isolation and belonging, Class tension, Unconventional romance, Debt and coercion, Family reputation, Deception and honesty

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Delivery Man

6. Delivery Man

Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.3
20131h 45min

Overview

An affable underachiever finds out he's fathered 533 children through anonymous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years ago. Now he must decide whether or not to come forward when 142 of them file a lawsuit to reveal his identity.

Themes

Secrecy and disclosure, Unintended fatherhood, Deception and legitimacy, Economic incentives in family life, Intergenerational impact, Responsibility vs risk

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Austenland

7. Austenland

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
6.3
20131h 37min

Overview

Obsessed with the BBC production of "Pride and Prejudice", a woman travels to a Jane Austen theme park in search for her perfect gentleman.

Themes

Class inequality, Appearance vs reality, Social performance, Romance as currency, Authenticity under pressure, Deception and desire

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Planes

8. Planes

Animation Family Adventure Comedy Family Animation
5.7
20131h 31min

Overview

Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.

Themes

Mentorship and growth, Deception in alliances, Sportsmanship under pressure, Rival competition dynamics, Collective support and resourcefulness

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Teen Beach Movie

9. Teen Beach Movie

Family Music TV Movie Comedy Fantasy
6.0
20131h 35min

Overview

Life's a beach for surfers Brady and McKenzie – until a rogue wave magically transports them inside the classic '60s beach party flick, "Wet Side Story," where a full-blown rivalry between bikers and surfers threatens to erupt. There, amidst a sea of surfing, singing and dancing, Brady and Mack accidentally change the storyline, and the film’s dreamy hero and heroine fall for them instead of for each other!

Themes

Cultural clash across eras, Generation vs tradition, Romance vs social expectations, Identity through performance, Loyalty amid competition, Art versus commerce

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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The Smurfs 2

10. The Smurfs 2

Fantasy Family Comedy Animation Parent-Child Family
5.3
20131h 45min

Overview

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

Themes

Adventure under pressure, Child friendly humor, Family comedy, Fantasy magic, Interdimensional travel, Teamwork and resilience

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Apple TV
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