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Mulan II

11. Mulan II

Animation Comedy Family Action Family Animation
5.7

20041h 19min

United States

Director: Darrell Rooney

Fa Mulan gets the surprise of her young life when her love, Captain Li Shang asks for her hand in marriage. Before the two can have their happily ever after, the Emperor assigns them a secret mission, to escort three princesses to Chang'an, China. Mushu is determined to drive a wedge between the couple after he learns that he will lose his guardian job if Mulan marries into the Li family.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under threat, Arranged marriage pressure, Duty versus heart, Family obligation autonomy, Alliances through guardianship

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Hidalgo

12. Hidalgo

Western Adventure Globetrotting Adventure Modern Western
6.7

20042h 16min

United States, Morocco

Director: Joe Johnston

Set in 1890, this is the story of a Pony Express courier who travels to Arabia to compete with his horse, Hidalgo, in a dangerous race for a massive contest prize, in an adventure that sends the pair around the world...

Themes

Trust and betrayal, Guilt over violence, Cultural clash in competition, Endurance as test, Rivalry across cultures, Legacy and belonging

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Beyond Borders

13. Beyond Borders

Drama Romance Adventure War Relationship Drama
6.4

20032h 7min

Canada, Germany

Director: Martin Campbell

Sarah Jordan, an American living in London in 1984, is married to the son of a wealthy British industrialist. She encounters Nick Callahan, a renegade doctor, whose impassioned plea for help to support his relief efforts in war-torn Africa moves her deeply. As a result, Sarah embarks upon a journey of discovery that leads to danger, heartbreak and romance in the far corners of the world.

Themes

Duty versus desire, Romance amid conflict, Aid ethics under pressure, Risk and resilience, Bureaucracy and access, Displacement and care

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Amazon Video
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Down with Love

14. Down with Love

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
6.3

20031h 42min

United States, Germany

Director: Peyton Reed

In 1962 New York City, love blossoms between a playboy journalist and a feminist advice author.

Themes

Deception in relationships, Battle of the sexes, Feminist critique, Empowerment and autonomy, Gender performance, Romance and ambition

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Quiet American

15. The Quiet American

Romance Thriller Drama War Bittersweet Romance
7.0

20021h 41min

France, Germany

Director: Phillip Noyce

Cynical British journalist Fowler falls in love with a young Vietnamese woman but is dismayed when a naïve U.S. official also begins vying for her attention. In retaliation, Fowler informs the communists that the American is selling arms to their enemy.

Themes

Love triangle dynamics, Aid worker guise, Journalist involvement, Growing american involvement, Vietnam war escalation, Indochina tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

16. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Adventure Drama Action Romance Martial Arts Action
7.9

20002h

Hong Kong SAR China, Taiwan

Director: Ang Lee

Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Duty vs personal desire, Honor and chivalry, Intergenerational conflict, Loyalty and betrayal, Power over artifacts

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Lion King

17. The Lion King

Family Animation Drama Adventure Family Animation
8.5

19941h 29min

United States

Director: Roger Allers

Young lion prince Simba, eager to one day become king of the Pride Lands, grows up under the watchful eye of his father Mufasa; all the while his villainous uncle Scar conspires to take the throne for himself. Amid betrayal and tragedy, Simba must confront his past and find his rightful place in the Circle of Life.

Themes

Duty vs personal desire, Betrayal and manipulation, Exile and return, Leadership through responsibility, Legacy and legitimacy, Circle of life motif

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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