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Movies with compact vibe

Wicked: For Good

1. Wicked: For Good

Fantasy Adventure Romance Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy
6.9
20252h 17min

Overview

As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

Themes

Female friendship under pressure, Ambiguous loyalties, Witch hunt atmosphere, Political corruption and manipulation, Power struggle within governance, Forgiveness and reconciliation

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Amazon Video
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Overview

After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

Themes

Trauma and memory, Political manipulation, Public image control, Impeachment pressure, Antihero teamwork, Group resilience

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Anora

3. Anora

Drama Comedy Romance Passionate Romance High-Concept Comedy
7.4
20242h 19min

Overview

A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.

Themes

Family control, Strip club economy, New year's eve pressure, Mansion power dynamics, Annulment interference, Class differences dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Thelma

4. Thelma

Action Comedy Adventure City Adventure Vehicle-Driven Action
7.0
20241h 38min

Overview

When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.

Themes

Family obligation vs autonomy, Independence vs dependence, Deception and distrust, Age-based resilience, Fraud-recovery ethics, Urban vulnerability and resourcefulness

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Anyone But You

5. Anyone But You

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1
20231h 43min

Overview

After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s fiery attraction turns ice cold — until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple.

Themes

Career versus romance, Public image vs authenticity, Destination wedding expectations, Fake dating pressure, Sister's wedding tensions, Family wedding dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Rye Lane

6. Rye Lane

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
7.2
20231h 22min

Overview

Two heartbroken twenty-somethings feel trapped in a maze of cheating exes, stale memories, and boomerang feelings in South London. In one chaotic day, they crash art shows, hijack a moped, and storm old relationships, desperate to escape their pasts before those old flames pull them right back in.

Themes

Deception in dating, Creative reinvention, Breakup resilience, Art as social stage, Urban social navigation, Romance hesitation

Available on

Hulu
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The Crime Is Mine

7. The Crime Is Mine

Crime Comedy Mystery Drama Con Artist Crime
6.5
20231h 43min

Overview

In 1930s Paris, Madeleine, a pretty, young, penniless, and talentless actress, is accused of murdering a famous producer. Helped by her best friend, Pauline, a young, unemployed lawyer, she is acquitted on the grounds of self-defense. A new life of fame and success begins, until the truth comes out.

Themes

Social climbing, Class tension, Female solidarity, Gendered power dynamics, Fame by scandal, Legal strategy

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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I Came By

8. I Came By

Crime Thriller Organized Crime Cover-Up Thriller
6.2
20221h 50min

Overview

A rebellious young graffiti artist, who targets the homes of the wealthy elite, discovers a shocking secret that leads him on a journey endangering himself and those closest to him.

Themes

Graffiti protest, Break in risk, Hidden room secrecy, Stakeout paranoia, Judge authority scrutiny, Wealthy target dynamics

Available on

Netflix
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Emily the Criminal

9. Emily the Criminal

Crime Drama Thriller Con Artist Crime Mind Game Thriller
6.7
20221h 37min

Overview

Desperate for income, Emily takes a shady gig buying goods with stolen credit cards supplied by a charismatic middleman named Youcef. Seduced by the quick cash and illicit thrills, they hatch a plan to take their business to the next level.

Themes

Debt as leverage, Deception and manipulation, Economic desperation, Illicit economy and risk, Crime as survival, Ambition vs legality

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Roundup

10. The Roundup

Action Crime Thriller Adventure Vehicle-Driven Action
7.0
20221h 46min

Overview

The 'Beast Cop' Ma Seok-do heads to a foreign country to extradite a suspect, but soon after his arrival, he discovers additional murder cases and hears about a vicious killer who has been committing crimes against tourists for several years.

Themes

Corporate influence in crime, Transnational crime networks, Police and mercenaries conflict, Deadline driven pursuit, Extortion and ransom dynamics, Victims across borders

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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