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Movies with dangerous vibe

Overview

Given the country's overcrowded prisons, the U.S. government begins to allow 12-hour periods of time in which all illegal activity is legal. During one of these free-for-alls, a family must protect themselves from a home invasion.

Themes

Class inequality, Wealth and security, Social allegory, Neighborhood hostility, Economic collapse implications, Security dependence, Mob rule versus order

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Mud

2. Mud

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.4
20132h 10min

Overview

Two teenage boys find a fugitive hiding out on an island in the Mississippi River and help him reunite with his lover and escape an avenging family and their armed posse.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and trust, Coming of age, Revenge and violence, Disillusioned youth, Family breakdown

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Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

3. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

Animation Action Science Fiction Anime Superhero Action
7.1
20131h 25min

Overview

The events of Battle of Gods take place some years after the battle with Majin Buu, which determined the fate of the entire universe. After awakening from a long slumber, Beerus, the God of Destruction is visited by Whis, his attendant and learns that the galactic overlord Frieza has been defeated by a Super Saiyan from the North Quadrant of the universe named Goku, who is also a former student of the North Kai. Ecstatic over the new challenge, Goku ignores King Kai's advice and battles Beerus, but he is easily overwhelmed and defeated. Beerus leaves, but his eerie remark of "Is there nobody on Earth more worthy to destroy?" lingers on. Now it is up to the heroes to stop the God of Destruction before all is lost.

Themes

Rivalries among powerful beings, Cosmic duty vs personal glory, Power escalation and restraint, Energy channeling for form, Protection of a home world, Disruption of peace

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Netflix
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Hulu
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The Croods

4. The Croods

Animation Adventure Family Comedy Family Animation
7.1
20131h 39min

Overview

The prehistoric Croods family live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. Patriarch Grug, his mate Ugga, teenage daughter Eep, son Thunk, and feisty Gran gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman named Guy arrives on the scene, Grug is distrustful, but it soon becomes apparent that Guy is correct about the impending destruction of their world.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Trust under threat, Leadership under strain, Change vs safety, Jealousy and cooperation, Innovation vs fear

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Apple TV
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Escape from Planet Earth

5. Escape from Planet Earth

Animation Comedy Adventure Family Science Fiction
5.8
20131h 29min

Overview

Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Duty vs family, Deception in leadership, Resilience under threat, Cross-species cooperation, Alien tech exploitation

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Charlie Countryman

6. Charlie Countryman

Action Comedy Drama Romance Thriller
6.3
20131h 48min

Overview

A young American falls hard for a Romanian cellist whose father has recently died -- and whose violent past could bring about his own demise.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Survival under threat, Dangerous romance, Risk and exposure, Criminal violence, Cross-cultural danger

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

7. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

Adventure Fantasy Action Adventure Epic Quest Fantasy
7.8
20122h 49min

Overview

Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit enjoying his quiet life, is swept into an epic quest by Gandalf the Grey and thirteen dwarves who seek to reclaim their mountain home from Smaug, the dragon.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Power through treasure lure, Identity via journey, Group cohesion during quest, Wizard guidance, Ring temptation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Life of Pi

8. Life of Pi

Adventure Drama Survival Adventure Coming-of-Age Drama
7.9
20122h 7min

Overview

The story of an Indian boy named Pi, a zookeeper's son who finds himself in the company of a hyena, zebra, orangutan, and a Bengal tiger after a shipwreck sets them adrift in the Pacific Ocean.

Themes

Magic realism, Isolation and companionship, Sea survival, Meerkat symbolism, Faith amid loss, Loss of family

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Resident Evil: Damnation

9. Resident Evil: Damnation

Action Animation Science Fiction Horror Spy Action
6.4
20121h 40min

Overview

U.S. federal agent Leon S. Kennedy sneaks into the "East Slavic Republic" to verify rumors that Bio-Organic Weapons (BOWs) are being used in the country's civil war, which the U.S. and Russia are making preparations to jointly intervene in. Right after his infiltration, the U.S. government orders him to leave immediately. Determined to uncover the truth, Leon ignores the order and enters the battlefield to end the chain of tragedies caused by the BOWs.

Themes

Survival under siege, Political instability and intervention, Bio-warfare ethics, Parasitic manipulation, Deception in intelligence, Loyalty under war

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Bait

10. Bait

Horror Monster Horror
5.2
20121h 33min

Overview

A freak tsunami traps shoppers at a coastal Australian supermarket inside the building ... along with a 12-foot great white shark.

Themes

Survival under disaster, Trust under threat, Cooperation under pressure, Deception in crisis, Social fragility under chaos, Competition over scarce resources

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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