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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

1671. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Adventure Fantasy Epic Fantasy Adventure Epic
7.7

20052h 37min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Mike Newell

When Harry Potter's name emerges from the Goblet of Fire, he becomes a competitor in a grueling battle for glory among three wizarding schools—the Triwizard Tournament. But since Harry never submitted his name for the Tournament, who did? Now Harry must confront a deadly dragon, fierce water demons and an enchanted maze only to find himself in the cruel grasp of He Who Must Not Be Named.

Themes

Deception and exposure, Alliances and rivalry, Competition under pressure, Duty vs loyalty, Secret manipulation, Risk and consequence, Trust in authority

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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After their father is called into work, two young boys, Walter and Danny, are left in the care of their teenage sister, Lisa, and told they must stay inside. Walter and Danny, who anticipate a boring day, are shocked when they begin playing Zathura, a space-themed board game, which they realize has mystical powers when their house is shot into space. With the help of an astronaut, the boys attempt to return home.

Themes

Teamwork under threat, Sibling rivalry, Parental absence pressure, Responsibility through play, Danger bonding under stress, Trust through conflict

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Legend of Zorro

1673. The Legend of Zorro

Action Adventure Western Epic Action Adventure Epic
6.0

20052h 9min

United States

Director: Martin Campbell

Despite trying to keep his swashbuckling to a minimum, a threat to California's pending statehood causes the adventure-loving Don Alejandro de la Vega and his wife, Elena, to take action.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Secrecy vs exposure, Political manipulation, Personal life vs public duty, Land disputes and expansion, Betrayal and mistrust

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Nanny McPhee

1674. Nanny McPhee

Fantasy Comedy Family Supernatural Fantasy Parent-Child Family
6.6

20051h 37min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Kirk Jones

Widower Cedric Brown hires Nanny McPhee to care for his seven rambunctious children, who have chased away all previous nannies. Taunted by Simon and his siblings, Nanny McPhee uses mystical powers to instill discipline. And when the children's great-aunt and benefactor, Lady Adelaide Stitch, threatens to separate the kids, the family pulls together under the guidance of Nanny McPhee.

Themes

Authority and rebellion, Deception and appearances, Guardianship and custody, Discipline and transformation, Nontraditional family formation, Economic leverage in family

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Batman vs. Dracula

1675. The Batman vs. Dracula

Animation Action Fantasy Mystery Animated Fantasy Adventure
6.6

20051h 23min

United States

Director: Michael Goguen

Gotham City is terrorized not only by recent escapees Joker and Penguin, but by the original creature of the night, Dracula! Can Batman stop the ruthless vampire before he turns everyone in the city, including The Caped Crusader, Joker and Penguin, into his mindless minions?

Themes

Vampire contagion and fear, Duty to protect innocents, Disguise and manipulation, Power without mercy, Pursuit of a cure, Loyalty and control

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The World's Fastest Indian

1676. The World's Fastest Indian

Drama Adventure History Biographical History Historical Drama
7.8

20052h 7min

New Zealand, Switzerland

Director: Roger Donaldson

The life story of New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years building a 1920 Indian motorcycle—a bike which helped him set the land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967.

Themes

Persistence under constraints, Resourceful problem solving, Pursuit of dream against odds, Bureaucracy as obstacle, Risk versus practicality, Community support networks

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Waiting...

1677. Waiting...

Comedy Romance Workplace Comedy Romantic Comedy
6.7

20051h 34min

United States

Director: Rob McKittrick

Employees at a Bennigan's-like restaurant (called, creatively enough, Shenanigan's), kill time before their real lives get started. But while they wait, they'll have to deal with picky customers who want their steak cooked to order and enthusiastic managers who want to build the perfect wait staff. Luckily, these employees have effective revenge tactics.

Themes

Workplace pranks and consequences, Power dynamics in service, Promotion vs job security, Customer demands and conflict, Labor relations and hierarchy, Staff culture and revolt

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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In Her Shoes

1678. In Her Shoes

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.5

20052h 10min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Curtis Hanson

Irresponsible party girl Maggie is kicked out of her father's and stepmother's home—where she lives for free—and is taken in by her hard-working sister, Philadelphia lawyer Rose. After Maggie's disruptive ways ruin her sister's love life, Rose turns her out as well. But when their grandmother, who they never knew existed, comes into their lives, the sisters face some complicated truths about themselves and their family.

Themes

Identity under pressure, Sibling rivalry and protection, Caregiving and entrepreneurship, Family secrets and illness, Romance and commitment pressure, Deception and rumor dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Two for the Money

1679. Two for the Money

Comedy Crime Drama Thriller Con Artist Crime
6.2

20052h 2min

United States

Director: D.J. Caruso

A former college athlete joins forces with a sports consultant to handicap football games for high-rolling gamblers.

Themes

Media exposure, Greed vs success, False persona, Image crafting, Gambling risk and addiction, Career volatility

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Apple TV
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Romanzo Criminale

1680. Romanzo Criminale

Crime Drama Organized Crime Psychological Drama
7.2

20052h 32min

France, Italy

Director: Michele Placido

After serving prison time for a juvenile offense, Freddo gathers his old buddies Libano and Dandi and embarks on a crime spree that makes the trio the most powerful gangsters in Rome. Libano loves their new status, and seeks to spread their influence throughout the underworld, while the other two pursue more fleshly desires. For decades, their gang perpetrates extravagant crimes, until paranoia threatens to split the friends apart.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception within alliances, Romance amid crime, Paranoia and mistrust, Wealth as weapon, Ambition and territory

Available on

Rakuten TV
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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