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Movies with high-energy vibe

Plane

1. Plane

Action Adventure Thriller Military Action Survival Thriller
6.5
20231h 47min

Overview

After a heroic job of successfully landing his storm-damaged aircraft in a war zone, a fearless pilot finds himself between the agendas of multiple militias planning to take the plane and its passengers hostage.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Survival under siege, Risk and improvisation, Plane as battleground, Rescue under fire, Militia power dynamics

Available on

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Violent Night

2. Violent Night

Action Comedy Fantasy Epic Action Dark Comedy
6.7
20221h 51min

Overview

When a team of mercenaries breaks into a wealthy family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone inside hostage, the team isn’t prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he’s about to show why this Nick is no saint.

Themes

Family resilience under threat, Mythic protector vs mercenaries, Wealth protection under siege, Improvised defense and trap craft, Ambiguous loyalties in crisis, Holiday violence as spectacle

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Apple TV
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Black Adam

3. Black Adam

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Adventure Epic
6.1
20222h 5min

Overview

Nearly 5,000 years after he was bestowed with the almighty powers of the Egyptian gods—and imprisoned just as quickly—Black Adam is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.

Themes

Based on comic, Dc extended universe, Superhero team dynamics, Ancient ruler legacy, Demon-champion power, Reluctant protector duty

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Bros

4. Bros

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Adult Comedy
6.4
20221h 55min

Overview

Two emotionally unavailable men attempt a relationship.

Themes

Emotional vulnerability, Public image, Romantic risk, Societal pressure, Identity negotiation, Family approval

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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One Piece Film Red

5. One Piece Film Red

Animation Adventure Action Fantasy Music
6.7
20221h 55min

Overview

Uta — the most beloved singer in the world. Her voice, which she sings with while concealing her true identity, has been described as “otherworldly.” She will appear in public for the first time at a live concert. As the venue fills with all kinds of Uta fans — excited pirates, the Navy watching closely, and the Straw Hats led by Luffy who simply came to enjoy her sonorous performance — the voice that the whole world has been waiting for is about to resound.

Themes

Leadership under threat, Mass manipulation through art, Power of performance, Creativity as weapon, Individual freedom vs control, Identity vs obligation

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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DC League of Super-Pets

6. DC League of Super-Pets

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Science Fiction
6.9
20221h 45min

Overview

When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack - Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel - to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Duty vs personal life, Emergent teamwork, Power through empowerment, Inclusion through shared purpose

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Gray Man

7. The Gray Man

Action Thriller Spy Action Political Thriller
6.5
20222h 9min

Overview

When a shadowy CIA agent uncovers damning agency secrets, he's hunted across the globe by a sociopathic rogue operative who's put a bounty on his head.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Systemic corruption, Ethical ambiguity, Bounty-driven pursuit, Cover-up pressure, Covert power dynamics

Available on

Netflix
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Minions: The Rise of Gru

8. Minions: The Rise of Gru

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Science Fiction
6.5
20221h 27min

Overview

A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Loyalty tested by minions, Ambition via pet rock, Sequel shaped by 1970s, Betrayal by a supervillain, Belonging via minions, Identity shift through competition

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Apple TV
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Sing 2

9. Sing 2

Family Comedy Music Animation Family Animation
7.3
20211h 50min

Overview

Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connections, he and his singers must sneak into the Crystal Entertainment offices, run by the ruthless wolf mogul Jimmy Crystal, where the gang pitches the ridiculous idea of casting the lion rock legend Clay Calloway in their show. Buster must embark on a quest to find the now-isolated Clay and persuade him to return to the stage.

Themes

Deception and rivalry, Sequel fueled ambition, Stage driven collaboration under pressure, Creative collaboration under threat, Audience empowerment through spectacle, Romance amid performance goals

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Bruised

10. Bruised

Drama Sports Competition
6.2
20212h 9min

Overview

Jackie Justice is a mixed martial arts fighter who leaves the sport in disgrace. Down on her luck and simmering with rage and regret years after the fight, she's coaxed into a brutal underground fight by her manager and boyfriend Desi and grabs the attention of a fight league promoter who promises Jackie a life back in the Octagon. But the road to redemption becomes unexpectedly personal when Manny - the son she gave up as an infant - shows up at her doorstep. A triumphant story of a fighter who reclaims her power, in and out of the ring, when everyone has counted her out

Themes

Motherhood under pressure, Economic precarity drives risk, Underground fighting exploitation, Control through mentorship, Identity under scrutiny, Reinvention through discipline

Available on

Netflix
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