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Between Two Ferns: The Movie

451. Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Comedy Satire
6.1

20191h 22min

United States

Director: Scott Aukerman

Overview

Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.

Themes

Media virality and attention, Reputation restoration pressure, Resilience through setbacks, Budgetary strain in entertainment, Crew dynamics and conflict, Ethics of interviews

Available on

Netflix
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Ad Astra

452. Ad Astra

Science Fiction Drama Space Sci-Fi Psychological Drama
6.5

20192h 3min

Brazil, China

Director: James Gray

Overview

Astronaut Roy McBride sets out on a space journey to Mars to make contact with his father—a legendary astronaut whose expedition vanished without a trace 29 years ago during a mission to search for extraterrestrial intelligence.

Themes

Resilience under pressure, Duty vs father son relationship, Isolation in space walk, Longing for home world, Risk under secrecy, Exploration and consequence

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Amazon Video
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Haunt

453. Haunt

Horror Thriller Haunting Horror Survival Thriller
6.3

20191h 33min

United States

Director: Scott Beck

Overview

On Halloween, a group of friends encounter an extreme haunted house that promises to feed on their darkest fears. The night turns deadly as they come to the horrifying realisation that some nightmares are real.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Abuse and control, Trauma memory, Body modification ethics, Group dynamics under threat, Fear as spectacle

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Downton Abbey

454. Downton Abbey

Drama Romance History Historical Drama Passionate Romance
7.4

20192h 2min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Michael Engler

Overview

The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.

Themes

Class and service boundaries, Public image vs private duty, Ritual disruption of tradition, Estate inheritance and lineage, Loyalty under external intrusion

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The Report

455. The Report

Drama Legal Drama
7.2

20191h 59min

United States

Director: Scott Z. Burns

Overview

The story of Daniel Jones, lead investigator for the US Senate’s sweeping study into the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program, which was found to be brutal, immoral and ineffective. With the truth at stake, Jones battled tirelessly to make public what many in power sought to keep hidden.

Themes

Senate investigation, Public release, Internal review, Post 9/11, Political thriller, Detention and interrogation program

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Bad Education

456. Bad Education

Drama Crime History Historical Drama Organized Crime
7.1

20191h 48min

United States

Director: Cory Finley

Overview

A superintendent of a school district works for the betterment of the student’s education when an embezzlement scheme is discovered, threatening to destroy everything.

Themes

Public trust under scrutiny, Embezzlement and accountability, New york education, 2000s embezzlement pattern, Long island politics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Blackbird

457. Blackbird

Drama Family Drama
6.6

20191h 38min

United States, Sweden

Director: Roger Michell

Overview

A terminally ill mother invites her family to their country house for one final gathering, but tensions quickly boil over between her two daughters.

Themes

Illness as catalyst, Family obligation pressure, Conflict over autonomy, Affair and loyalty, Betrayal and secrecy, Grief vs control

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Don't Let Go

458. Don't Let Go

Horror Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Investigation Mystery
6.4

20191h 47min

United States

Director: Jacob Aaron Estes

Overview

A detective suffering from a personal loss receives a call from his recently deceased niece. Being able to communicate across time, the two work together to try and stop the crime before it occurs.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Grief shaping judgment, Time-travel interference, Intergenerational protection, Police corruption conspiracy, Frame-up suspicion

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Bacurau

459. Bacurau

Mystery Western Thriller Revisionist Western Political Thriller
7.3

20192h 11min

Brazil, France

Director: Kleber Mendonça Filho

Overview

Bacurau, a small town in the Brazilian sertão, mourns the loss of its matriarch, Carmelita, who lived to be 94. Days later, its inhabitants notice that their community has vanished from most maps.

Themes

Autonomy under pressure, Grassroots resistance, Water-rights conflict, Transsexuality and autonomy, Colonialism and resource control, Backcountry isolation

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Little Monsters

460. Little Monsters

Horror Comedy Zombie Horror Dark Comedy
6.3

20191h 34min

United States, Australia

Director: Abe Forsythe

Overview

A washed-up musician teams up with a teacher and a kids show personality to protect young children from a sudden outbreak of zombies.

Themes

Trust and deception, Influence of media persona, Protective guardianship under crisis, Adult responsibility vs child safety, Music as social bond, Resilience through collective action

Available on

Hulu
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