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Movies with fast-paced vibe

Due Date

1391. Due Date

Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy
6.5

20101h 35min

United States

Director: Todd Phillips

Peter Highman must scramble across the US in five days to be present for the birth of his first child. He gets off to a bad start when his wallet and luggage are stolen, and put on the 'no-fly' list. Peter embarks on a terrifying journey when he accepts a ride from an actor.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Family obligation under pressure, Unreliable companionship dynamics, Miscommunication under stress, Dependence versus autonomy, Travel chaos and improvisation

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Megamind

1392. Megamind

Animation Action Comedy Family Science Fiction
7.3

20101h 36min

United States

Director: Tom McGrath

After Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain, defeats his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight, but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was.

Themes

Secret identity tension, Power vs responsibility, Saving the world, Alien baby presence, Antihero ethics, Gadget repurposing for good

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Barney's Version

1393. Barney's Version

Comedy Drama Relationship Drama Dark Comedy
7.3

20102h 14min

Canada, Italy

Director: Richard J. Lewis

The picaresque and touching story of the politically incorrect, fully lived life of the impulsive, irascible and fearlessly blunt Barney Panofsky.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Memory loss, Marriage and divorce, Jealousy and infidelity, Picaresque life, Wealth and status

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Jackass 3D

1394. Jackass 3D

Comedy Documentary Action Adult Comedy
7.0

20101h 34min

United States

Director: Jeff Tremaine

Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Wee Man and the rest of their fearless and foolhardy friends take part in another round of outrageous pranks and stunts. In addition to standing in the path of a charging bull, launching themselves into the air and crashing through various objects, the guys perform in segments such as "Sweatsuit Cocktail," "Beehive Tetherball" and "Lamborghini Tooth Pull."

Themes

Pain via beehive pranks, Risk taking through charging bull, Tetherball chaos, Bar brawl stunts, Tooth pulled pain, Port-a-potty launches

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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RED

1395. RED

Action Adventure Comedy Crime Thriller
7.0

20101h 51min

United States

Director: Robert Schwentke

After surviving an assault from a squad of hit men, retired CIA black ops agent Frank Moses reassembles his old team for an all-out war. Frank reunites with old Joe, crazy Marvin and wily Victoria to uncover a massive conspiracy that threatens their lives. Only their expert training will allow them to survive a near-impossible mission -- breaking into CIA headquarters.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Government deception, Genocide cover-up, Authority versus accountability, Past operations haunting present, Risk and protection of allies

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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After a bloody invasion of the BOPE in the High-Security Penitentiary Bangu 1 in Rio de Janeiro to control a rebellion of interns, the Lieutenant-Colonel Roberto Nascimento and the second in command Captain André Matias are accused by the Human Right Aids member Diogo Fraga of execution of prisoners. Matias is transferred to the corrupted Military Police and Nascimento is exonerated from the BOPE by the Governor.

Themes

Police corruption, Investigative journalism, Institutional complicity, Militia power, Political machine, State capture

Available on

Fandango at Home Free
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16 Wishes

1397. 16 Wishes

Fantasy Drama Family Supernatural Fantasy Coming-of-Age Drama
5.4

20101h 30min

United States

Director: Peter DeLuise

The story about Abby Jensen, a girl who's been eager to reach her 16th birthday and has kept a secret wish list since she was a little girl. When the Big Day actually arrives, utter disaster strikes, leaving Abby to think her birthday is ruined. But when a mysterious box of magical birthday candles arrives to turn things around, Abby's 16 Wishes start to come true. Her day gets better and better...until she makes one wish that threatens to change everything.

Themes

High school rivalry, Magic as catalyst, Secret wish lists, Birthday party expectations, Adult autonomy consequences, Growing up pressures

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Fandango At Home
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The Social Network

1398. The Social Network

Drama Professional Drama
7.8

20102h 1min

United States

Director: David Fincher

In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, Mark is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend.

Themes

Elite network competition, Ownership dilution, Partnership betrayal, Governance conflict, Legal proceedings, Techno entrepreneur ambition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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13 Assassins

1399. 13 Assassins

Adventure Drama Action Epic Action Historical Drama
7.5

20102h 21min

Japan, United Kingdom

Director: Takashi Miike

A bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a war-torn future.

Themes

Abuse of power, Duty vs loyalty, Collective action, Honor code under threat, Class and unemployment, Political scheming and war

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Buried

1400. Buried

Drama Thriller Mystery Survival Thriller Locked-Room Mystery
7.0

20101h 35min

France, Spain

Director: Rodrigo Cortés

Paul is a U.S. truck driver working in Iraq. After an attack by a group of Iraqis he wakes to find he is buried alive inside a coffin. With only a lighter and a cell phone it's a race against time to escape this claustrophobic death trap.

Themes

Coercive ransom dynamics, Isolation under captivity, Deception and trust under pressure, No negotiation policy, Ethical tensions in hostage crises, Time-bound survival stakes

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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