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Gnomeo & Juliet

1. Gnomeo & Juliet

Animation Family Family Animation Holiday Family
5.9
20111h 24min

Overview

A version of Shakespeare's play, set in the world of warring indoor and outdoor gnomes. Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness?

Themes

Forbidden love, Alliances across divides, Community reconciliation, Defiance of authority, Rival garden feud, Transformation of environment

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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Megamind

2. Megamind

Animation Action Comedy Family Science Fiction
7.3
20101h 36min

Overview

After Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain, defeats his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight, but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was.

Themes

Secret identity tension, Power vs responsibility, Saving the world, Alien baby presence, Antihero ethics, Gadget repurposing for good

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

3. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World

Action Comedy Romance Parody Romantic Comedy
7.5
20101h 53min

Overview

As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. But when Ramona Flowers skates into his heart, he finds she has the most troublesome baggage of all: an army of ex-boyfriends who will stop at nothing to eliminate him from her list of suitors.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Deception in dating, Romantic rivalry, Identity through performance, Artistic ambition vs relationships, Loyalty vs self-respect

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Shrek Forever After

4. Shrek Forever After

Comedy Adventure Fantasy Animation Family
6.3
20101h 33min

Overview

A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.

Themes

Power dynamics, Witch deception, Midlife identity crisis, Ogre resilience, Sequel pressure, Villain ambition, Ogre sovereignty

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The Princess and the Frog

5. The Princess and the Frog

Animation Romance Fantasy Family Animated Fantasy Adventure
7.2
20091h 38min

Overview

A waitress, desperate to fulfill her dreams as a restaurant owner, is set on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human being, but she has to face the same problem after she kisses him.

Themes

Deception and impersonation, Transformation and identity shift, Economic inequality and aspiration, Romance versus duty, Social mobility under pressure, Restaurant dreams and ownership, Voodoo magic and manipulation

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

6. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

Animation Comedy Family Family Animation High-Concept Comedy
6.9
20091h 30min

Overview

Inventor Flint Lockwood creates a machine that makes clouds rain food, enabling the down-and-out citizens of Chewandswallow to feed themselves. But when the falling food reaches gargantuan proportions, Flint must scramble to avert disaster. Can he regain control of the machine and put an end to the wild weather before the town is destroyed?

Themes

Technology versus nature, Collaboration under pressure, Economic boom versus risk, Expertise versus authority, Abundance and dependence, Responsibility of invention

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

7. Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

Family TV Movie Adventure Comedy Fantasy
6.2
20091h 34min

Overview

A young wizard accidentally conjures a spell that puts her family in jeopardy.

Themes

Power and responsibility, Parental authority under threat, Family cohesion under stress, Memory vs identity, Trust amid deception, Choice and consequence

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

8. Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

Animation Comedy Family Adventure Family Animation
6.9
20091h 34min

Overview

Times are changing for Manny the moody mammoth, Sid the motor mouthed sloth and Diego the crafty saber-toothed tiger. Life heats up for our heroes when they meet some new and none-too-friendly neighbors – the mighty dinosaurs.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Protective parenting, Found family in adversity, Survival under external threat, Trust under stress, Birth amid crisis

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

9. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Adventure Fantasy Action Comedy Family
6.0
20091h 45min

Overview

Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the archives at the Smithsonian Institution. Larry's (mis)adventures this time include close encounters with Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln and Ivan the Terrible.

Themes

Power versus preservation, Archive relocation pressure, Living exhibits agency, Romance amid chaos, Trust among allies, Humor under pressure

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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17 Again

10. 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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