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Movies with fast-paced vibe

Fly Me to the Moon

1. Fly Me to the Moon

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
6.6
20242h 12min

Overview

Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones, brought in to fix NASA's public image, wreaks havoc on Apollo 11 launch director Cole Davis' already difficult task of putting a man on the moon. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup, and the countdown truly begins.

Themes

Romance under professional pressure, Public image manipulation, Space race pressures, Deception under political scrutiny, Nostalgia as inspiration, Funding leverage in politics

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Longlegs

2. Longlegs

Crime Horror Thriller Serial Killer Crime Psychological Horror
6.6
20241h 41min

Overview

FBI Agent Lee Harker is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer. As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family.

Themes

Memory and trauma, Investigation pressure, Occult manipulation, Familial violence, Haunted objects, Coded messages

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Twisters

3. Twisters

Action Thriller Epic Action Survival Thriller
6.5
20242h 3min

Overview

As storm season intensifies, the paths of former storm chaser Kate Carter and reckless social-media superstar Tyler Owens collide when terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed. The pair and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.

Themes

Loss and trauma, Risk management under crisis, Profit at disaster cost, Teamwork vs rivalry, Celebrity influence vs science, Public funding and research incentives

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Count of Monte Cristo

4. The Count of Monte Cristo

Adventure Action Drama Adventure Epic Epic Action
7.6
20242h 58min

Overview

Edmond Dantès becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Betrayal and trust, Identity through disguise, Wrongful imprisonment, Revenge through ascent, Wealth as instrument

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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A Quiet Place: Day One

5. A Quiet Place: Day One

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Alien Horror Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
6.3
20241h 40min

Overview

As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.

Themes

Hope amid catastrophe, Survival under sound-based threat, Memory as resilience, Refuge in ruins, Silence as shield and trap, Companionship in crisis

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Thelma

6. 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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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

7. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Action Comedy Crime Epic Action Parody
6.4
20241h 55min

Overview

Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Corruption and accountability, Family bonds under danger, Improvised teamwork under threat, Framing and misdirection, Cartel influence on law enforcement

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Despicable Me 4

8. Despicable Me 4

Family Comedy Animation Science Fiction Parent-Child Family
6.2
20241h 34min

Overview

Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.

Themes

Family resilience under threat, Rivalry and revenge dynamics, Parenting and protection instincts, Disguise and identity management, Manipulation through technology, Relocation and social adaptation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Inside Out 2

9. Inside Out 2

Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
7.5
20241h 37min

Overview

Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.

Themes

Emotional governance under upheaval, Competing emotions clash, Sense of self formation, Peer acceptance vs authenticity, Memory-driven self change, Puberty-driven pressure

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Watchers

10. The Watchers

Fantasy Horror Mystery Supernatural Fantasy Folk Horror
5.7
20241h 42min

Overview

A young artist gets stranded in an extensive, immaculate forest in western Ireland, where, after finding shelter, she becomes trapped alongside three strangers, stalked by mysterious creatures each night.

Themes

Bunker secrecy deception, Shapeshifting mimicry threat, Strangers group dynamics, Forest isolation pressure, Fairies hybrid tension, Irish mythology influence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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