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Movies with melodic vibe

Coco

11. Coco

Family Animation Music Adventure Family Animation
8.4

20171h 45min

United States

Director: Lee Unkrich

Despite his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector, and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel's family history.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Deception and exposure, Tradition vs creativity, Music ban and control, Memory vs legacy, Art as rebellion

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Patti Cake$

12. Patti Cake$

Music Drama Narrative Musical Coming-of-Age Drama
6.8

20171h 48min

Brazil, United States

Director: Geremy Jasper

Straight out of Jersey comes Patricia Dombrowski, a.k.a. Killa P, a.k.a. Patti Cake$, an aspiring rapper fighting through a world of strip malls and strip clubs on an unlikely quest for glory.

Themes

Rap music authenticity, Strip malls constraints, Strip clubs dynamics, Aspiring musician reality, Family obligations vs dreams, Aspiring musician pressure

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Trolls

13. Trolls

Family Animation Fantasy Adventure Comedy
6.4

20161h 32min

United States

Director: Mike Mitchell

After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Intergroup conflict, Deception and loyalty, Collective resilience, Power of music, Identity through expression, Friendship as shelter

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV

14. Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV

Animation Science Fiction Action Anime Epic Sci-Fi
6.7

20161h 55min

Japan, United States

Director: Takeshi Nozue

The magical kingdom of Lucis is home to the world’s last remaining Crystal, and the menacing empire of Niflheim is determined to steal it. King Regis of Lucis commands an elite force of soldiers called the Kingsglaive. Wielding their king’s magic, they fight to protect Lucis. As the overwhelming military might of the empire bears down, King Regis is faced with an impossible ultimatum – to marry his son, Prince Noctis to Princess Lunafreya of Tenebrae, captive of Niflheim, and surrender his lands to Niflheim rule. Although the king concedes, it becomes clear that the empire will stop at nothing to achieve their devious goals, with only the Kingsglaive standing between them and world domination.

Themes

Duty vs loyalty, Fractured alliances, Rebellion leadership dynamics, Imperial coercion and resilience, Peace compromised by force, Magical artifacts shape conflict

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Up for Love

15. Up for Love

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Legal Drama
6.3

20161h 38min

France

Director: Laurent Tirard

Diane is a well-known lawyer, divorced for three years. She loses her mobile telephone and receives a call from the person who finds it. That person is Alexandre, a charming man and the perfect gentleman. They make a connection over the phone and agree to meet up the following day. But when Alexandre arrives, there's a surprise in store when Diane discovers he is only 4' 6" tall. From that moment on, Diane tries to overcome the prejudices of society and her own fears to experience the best time of her life...

Themes

Romance across difference, Forbidden love constraints, Tolerance through self growth, Appearance triggers prejudice, Social expectations shaping choices, Remake as social commentary

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Intern

16. The Intern

Comedy Workplace Comedy
7.1

20152h 1min

United States

Director: Nancy Meyers

A sense of emptiness settles into the life of a seventy-year-old retiree after his wife’s death, while his children live on the other side of the country. Unused to sitting idle, he decides to try himself as an intern at an online fashion store. But in a company dominated by younger employees, no one quite knows how to react to a new team member whose best years seem long behind him.

Themes

Work life balance, Intergenerational mentorship, Aging in the workplace, Startup leadership pressures, Career identity versus family, Spousal fidelity pressures

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Descendants

17. Descendants

Family Adventure Fantasy TV Movie Music
6.3

20151h 52min

United States

Director: Kenny Ortega

A present-day idyllic kingdom where the benevolent teenage son of King Adam and Queen Belle offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of Disney's classic villains: Cruella De Vil (Carlos), Maleficent (Mal), the Evil Queen (Evie) and Jafar (Jay).

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Belonging and identity, Coming of age, Appearance versus self-worth, Peer pressure and popularity, Family legacy vs independence

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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Blind Date

18. Blind Date

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6

20151h 30min

France

Director: Clovis Cornillac

He invents puzzles. He’s committed body and soul to his work and needs silence to be able to concentrate. She is an accomplished pianist and can’t live without music. She must prepare for a competition that could change her life. They are going to be forced to coexist without seeing each other.

Themes

Coexistence through sound, Silence as negotiation, Public performance pressure, Shared walls, Music as emotional outlet, Private life, Mentor critique and resilience

Available on

Amazon Video
blue TV
Apple TV
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Boychoir

19. Boychoir

Music Drama Narrative Musical Coming-of-Age Drama
6.7

20151h 43min

United States

Director: François Girard

A troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, ends up at a Boy Choir school after the death of his single mother. Completely out of his element, he finds himself in a battle of wills with a demanding Choir Master who recognises a unique talent in this young boy as he pushes him to discover his creative heart and soul in music.

Themes

Class disparity, Institutional pressure, Talent versus belonging, Wealthy secrecy, Mentor authority, Discipline and control

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Amazon Prime Video
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The Last Five Years

20. The Last Five Years

Comedy Drama Music Romance Relationship Drama
5.9

20141h 34min

United States

Director: Richard LaGravenese

In New York, a struggling actress and a successful writer sing about their failed marriage from two perspectives.

Themes

Trust under strain, Marriage under pressure, Career versus relationship, Ambition shaping identity, Self-doubt under achievement, Public success private cost

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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