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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

1. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Globetrotting Adventure
7.2
20162h 13min

Overview

In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.

Themes

Class inequality, Institutional control, Memory manipulation, Power and legitimacy, Deception under authority, Magical vs non-magical tension

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

2. Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

Action Animation Adventure Crime Science Fiction
6.7
20161h 18min

Overview

Adam West and Burt Ward returns to their iconic roles of Batman and Robin. The film sees the superheroes going up against classic villains like The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin and Catwoman, both in Gotham City… and in space.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Abuse of power, Betrayal and deception, Technology as control, Identity through replication, Space vs earth tension

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Unknown Girl

3. The Unknown Girl

Thriller Drama Crime Investigation Suspense Psychological Drama
6.5
20161h 46min

Overview

Jenny, a young doctor who feels guilty after a young woman she refused to see winds up dead a few days later, decides to find out who the girl was, after the police can't identify the young woman.

Themes

Identity pursuit, Care under pressure, Duty vs guilt, Surveillance and doubt, Responsibility and accountability

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Goodbye Berlin

4. Goodbye Berlin

Drama Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama Buddy Comedy
6.9
20161h 33min

Overview

Maik, a fourteen-year-old teenager, sets out on a road trip during summertime with Tschick, a new classmate, in a stolen car. The two share life changing experiences during the eventful journey.

Themes

Risk and improvisation, Family dysfunction, Coming of age tensions, Outsider solidarity, Road trip friendship, Escape through travel

Available on

The Roku Channel
Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Tubi TV
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Don't Kill It

5. Don't Kill It

Fantasy Horror Action Supernatural Horror Buddy Action
5.2
20161h 23min

Overview

Demon hunter Jebediah Huntley teams up with an FBI agent to battle a supernatural force in the southern state of Mississippi.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Survival under threat, Institutional doubt, Family violence under stress, Possession dynamics, Unseen menace

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Tallulah

6. Tallulah

Drama Comedy Family Drama Awkward Comedy
6.7
20161h 51min

Overview

Desperate to be rid of her toddler, a dissatisfied Beverly Hills housewife hires a stranger to babysit and ends up getting much more than she bargained for.

Themes

Economic precarity, Survival ethics, Divorce and estrangement, Caregiver dilemma, Unconventional family bonds, Deception and subterfuge

Available on

Netflix
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Eddie the Eagle

7. Eddie the Eagle

Comedy Drama History Adventure Underdog Sports
7.3
20161h 46min

Overview

The feel-good story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself—even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

Themes

Underdog perseverance, Self-trained breakthrough, Institutional resistance to outsiders, Unorthodox coaching methods, National pride and recognition, Time pressure to qualify

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Ride Along 2

8. Ride Along 2

Action Comedy Buddy Action Buddy Comedy
5.9
20161h 42min

Overview

As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and pursuit, Risk and accountability, Teamwork under scrutiny, Crime and corporate cover, Public image deception

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Walt Before Mickey

9. Walt Before Mickey

Drama Historical Drama
5.9
20151h 47min

Overview

Based on the book "Walt Before Mickey" covers the early years of Walt Disney's career. The legendary Walt Disney had a tumultuous childhood, yet he was determined to overcome obstacles in his path, before the creation of his first iconic character: Mickey Mouse.

Themes

Creative collaboration under constraint, Ownership rights, Independence pursuit, Financing pressure, Early venture resilience, Entrepreneurial partnership

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

10. Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno

Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Epic Action
7.5
20142h 18min

Overview

Kenshin has settled into his new life with Kaoru and his other friends when he is approached with a request from the Meiji government. Makoto Shishio, a former assassin like Kenshin, was betrayed, set on fire and left for dead. He survived, and is now in Kyoto, plotting with his gathered warriors to overthrow the new government. Against Kaoru's wishes, Kenshin reluctantly agrees to go to Kyoto and help keep his country from falling back into civil war.

Themes

Mentorship and lineage, Samurai ethics under pressure, Duty vs pacifism, Bakumatsu era conflicts, Revenge vs mercy, Meiji era reform

Available on

Netflix
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