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Movies with buoyant vibe

151. Whip It

Whip It
Drama Sports Competition
6.9
20091h 51min

Overview

In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin.

Themes

Deception and loyalty, Coming of age pressure, Roller derby identity, Small town expectations, Female friendship loyalty, Parental control conflict

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152. The Boat That Rocked

Overview

When a group of rebellious deejays decides to defy the ban on government-censored music, they take to the seas to broadcast music and mayhem to millions of adoring fans.

Themes

Censorship and freedom, Youth energy and rebellion, Authority and improvisation, Public spectacle and media, Advertising fueled fame, Crew loyalty under pressure

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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153. 17 Again

17 Again
Comedy Fantasy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy
6.4
20091h 42min

Overview

On the brink of a midlife crisis, 30-something Mike O'Donnell wishes he could have a "do-over." And that's exactly what he gets when he wakes up one morning to find he's 17 years old again. With his adult mind stuck inside the body of a teenager, Mike actually has the chance to reverse some decisions he wishes he'd never made. But maybe they weren't so bad after all.

Themes

Bullying dynamics, Time travel consequences, Family loyalty, Age change conflict, High school life, Do over longing

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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154. Confessions of a Shopaholic

Confessions of a Shopaholic
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
5.9
20091h 44min

Overview

In the glamorous world of New York City, Rebecca Bloomwood is a fun-loving girl who is really good at shopping – a little too good, perhaps. She dreams of working for her favorite fashion magazine, but can't quite get her foot in the door – until ironically, she snags a job as an advice columnist for a financial magazine published by the same company.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Appearance vs authenticity, Professional ambition and integrity, Consumer culture and debt, Debt-driven reputation management, Impulse control and accountability

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Netflix
Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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155. Tinker Bell

Overview

Journey into the secret world of Pixie Hollow and hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time as the astonishing story of Disney's most famous fairy is finally revealed in the all-new motion picture "Tinker Bell."

Themes

Talent vs expectation, Innovation under pressure, Belonging through craft, Collaboration over sabotage, Mentorship and accountability, Role conformity vs personal talent

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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156. Wild Child

Overview

Sixteen-year-old Poppy has everything her unlimited credit cards can buy, and a spoiled attitude to match. After a final thoughtless prank, her exasperated father ships her off to boarding school in England. There, Poppy meets her match in a stern headmistress and a class full of girls who will not tolerate her selfishness.

Themes

Personal growth under pressure, Search for belonging, Authority and autonomy, Class expectations vs rebellion, Peer influence and friendship, Conformity under surveillance

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Apple TV
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157. Ponyo

Overview

When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discovers more than he bargained for. Ponyo is a curious, energetic young creature who yearns to be human, but even as she causes chaos around the house, her father, a powerful sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea.

Themes

Transformation and belonging, Environmental balance pressures, Duty versus affection, Caregiver resilience, Cliff context, Fish longing

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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158. Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
6.5
20081h 48min

Overview

A spirited young bride-to-be living with her single mother on a small Greek island secretly invites three of her mother's ex-boyfriends in hope of finding her biological father to walk her down the aisle.

Themes

Single parent pressure, Unknown father dynamics, Daughter's wedding stakes, Based on play or musical, Greek island mood, Hotel manager role

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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159. Kung Fu Panda

Kung Fu Panda
Animation Family Comedy Action Adventure
7.6
20081h 30min

Overview

When the Valley of Peace is threatened, lazy Po the panda discovers his destiny as the "chosen one" and trains to become a kung fu hero, but transforming the unsleek slacker into a brave warrior won't be easy. It's up to Master Shifu and the Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- to give it a try.

Themes

Destiny vs self determination, Mentor pressure and growth, Kung fu tradition vs adaptation, Belief as empowerment, Belonging through teamwork, Perseverance through doubt

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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160. Happy-Go-Lucky

Overview

A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her.

Themes

Optimism vs exasperation, Care for at-risk youth, Family expectations and choice, Romantic tension and boundaries, Bias and intolerance

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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