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G.I. Joe: Retaliation

1181. G.I. Joe: Retaliation

Action Science Fiction Adventure Thriller Military Action
5.7

20131h 50min

Canada, United States

Director: Jon M. Chu

Framed for crimes against the country, the G.I. Joe team is terminated by Presidential order. This forces the G.I. Joes into not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence.

Themes

Loyalty under duress, Deception in leadership, Technology-driven conflict, Covert operations and accountability, Civilian control of military power, Power under political pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Host

1182. The Host

Action Adventure Science Fiction Alien Contact Sci-Fi Survival Adventure
5.8

20132h 6min

Switzerland, United States

Director: Andrew Niccol

A parasitic alien soul is injected into the body of Melanie Stryder. Instead of carrying out her race's mission of taking over the Earth, "Wanda" (as she comes to be called) forms a bond with her host and sets out to aid other free humans.

Themes

Dystopian survival, Resistance and solidarity, Coexistence under invasion, Memory access and control, Interspecies bond and trust, Autonomy under occupation

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Admission

1183. Admission

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
5.7

20131h 47min

United States

Director: Paul Weitz

Straitlaced Princeton University admissions officer Portia Nathan is caught off-guard when she makes a recruiting visit to an alternative high school overseen by her former classmate, the freewheeling John Pressman. Pressman has surmised that Jeremiah, his gifted yet very unconventional student, might well be the son that Portia secretly gave up for adoption many years ago.

Themes

Power dynamics in academia, Elite education pressure, Admission bias and manipulation, Secrecy of parentage, Ethics in admissions, Class mobility and aspiration

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Olympus Has Fallen

1184. Olympus Has Fallen

Action Thriller Military Action Political Thriller
6.5

20132h

United States

Director: Antoine Fuqua

When the White House (Secret Service Code: "Olympus") is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the President is kidnapped, disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning's inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the President and avert an even bigger disaster.

Themes

Nuclear threat escalation, Resilience under siege, Interagency coordination under fire, Protective detail duty, Crisis leadership and improvisation, High stakes political pressure

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Croods

1185. The Croods

Animation Adventure Family Comedy Family Animation
7.1

20131h 39min

United States

Director: Kirk DeMicco

The prehistoric Croods family live in a particularly dangerous moment in time. Patriarch Grug, his mate Ugga, teenage daughter Eep, son Thunk, and feisty Gran gather food by day and huddle together in a cave at night. When a more evolved caveman named Guy arrives on the scene, Grug is distrustful, but it soon becomes apparent that Guy is correct about the impending destruction of their world.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Trust under threat, Leadership under strain, Change vs safety, Jealousy and cooperation, Innovation vs fear

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

1186. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

Comedy Satire
5.9

20131h 40min

United States

Director: Don Scardino

After breaking up with his longtime stage partner, a famous but jaded Vegas magician fights for relevance when a new, "hip" street magician appears on the scene.

Themes

Reinvention under pressure, Audience manipulation ethics, Spectacle and endurance, Ego vs artistry, Mentor guidance and legacy, Competition and relevance

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Crush

1187. Crush

Thriller Erotic Thriller
5.6

20131h 34min

United States

Director: Malik Bader

A secret admirer's crush on a high school athlete takes a fatal turn.

Themes

Jealousy and competition, Violence as consequence, Public scrutiny under threat, Romantic rivalry pressure, Unhealthy obsession, Artistic identity vs athletic identity

Available on

Hoopla
Fandango at Home Free
Tubi TV
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No One Lives

1188. No One Lives

Horror Thriller Home Invasion Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.0

20131h 26min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Ryuhei Kitamura

A gang of ruthless highway killers kidnap a wealthy couple traveling cross country only to shockingly discover that things are not what they seem.

Themes

Wealth and vulnerability, Control and captivity, Survival under threat, Group dynamics under pressure, Violence and coercion, Predator prey dynamics

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Cheap Thrills

1189. Cheap Thrills

Comedy Crime Drama Thriller Dark Comedy
6.7

20131h 28min

United States

Director: E.L. Katz

Recently fired and facing eviction, a new dad has his life turned upside down when he meets a wealthy couple who offer a path to financial security... but at a price.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Moral compromise under pressure, Bets and dares as currency, Trust fraying among friends, Economic precarity via debt, Class vulnerability under spectacle

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Dead Man Down

1190. Dead Man Down

Thriller Action Crime Drama Revenge Thriller
6.4

20131h 58min

United States

Director: Niels Arden Oplev

In New York City, a crime lord's right-hand man is seduced by a woman seeking retribution.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and exposure, Violence as leverage, Alliance and betrayal dynamics, Manipulation through information, Revenge under constraint

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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