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Whip It

151. Whip It

Drama Sports Competition
6.9

20091h 51min

United States

Director: Drew Barrymore

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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The Boat That Rocked

152. The Boat That Rocked

Drama Comedy Satire Entertainment Industry Drama
7.3

20092h 15min

United Kingdom, France

Director: Richard Curtis

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
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17 Again

153. 17 Again

Comedy Fantasy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy
6.4

20091h 42min

United States

Director: Burr Steers

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
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Confessions of a Shopaholic

154. Confessions of a Shopaholic

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
5.9

20091h 44min

United States

Director: P.J. Hogan

Young and cheerful journalist Rebecca loves shopping more than anything in the world. She dreams of landing a job at a prestigious glossy fashion magazine, but by a twist of fate she ends up working for a financial publication, where she now has to write articles about smart and responsible money management.

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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Tinker Bell

155. Tinker Bell

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Family Animation
6.8

20081h 18min

India, United States

Director: Bradley Raymond

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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Wild Child

156. Wild Child

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.1

20081h 38min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Nick Moore

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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Ponyo

157. Ponyo

Animation Fantasy Family Family Animation Supernatural Fantasy
7.6

20081h 40min

Japan

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

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
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Mamma Mia!

158. Mamma Mia!

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
6.5

20081h 48min

Germany, United Kingdom

Director: Phyllida Lloyd

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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Kung Fu Panda

159. Kung Fu Panda

Animation Family Comedy Action Adventure
7.6

20081h 30min

United States

Director: Mark Osborne

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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Apple TV
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Happy-Go-Lucky

160. Happy-Go-Lucky

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
7.0

20081h 58min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Mike Leigh

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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