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The Sum of All Fears

1901. The Sum of All Fears

Thriller Action Drama Political Thriller Spy Action
6.5

20022h 4min

Canada, Germany

Director: Phil Alden Robinson

When the president of Russia suddenly dies, a man whose politics are virtually unknown succeeds him. The change in political leaders sparks paranoia among American CIA officials, so CIA director Bill Cabot recruits a young analyst to supply insight and advice on the situation. Then the unthinkable happens: a nuclear bomb explodes in a U.S. city, and America is quick to blame the Russians.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Arms-trafficking networks, Nuclear threat escalation, Intelligence-driven crisis, Deception and blame, Insider influence and loyalty

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

1902. Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron

Animation Adventure Family Drama Western
7.2

20021h 23min

United States

Director: Kelly Asbury

A captured mustang remains determined to return to his herd no matter what.

Themes

Resilience under pressure, Freedom under captivity, Loyalty across bonds, Duty versus nature, Taming vs independence, Rivalry and alliance

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Irreversible

1903. Irreversible

Drama Thriller Crime Revenge Thriller Organized Crime
7.3

20021h 33min

France

Director: Gaspar Noé

A woman’s lover and her ex-boyfriend take justice into their own hands after she becomes the victim of a rapist. Because some acts can’t be undone. Because man is an animal. Because the desire for vengeance is a natural impulse. Because most crimes remain unpunished.

Themes

Revenge as natural impulse, Misogyny and violence, Trauma and retaliation, Dehumanization in crime, Rape and revenge, Violence against women

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MUBI
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The Importance of Being Earnest

1904. The Importance of Being Earnest

Comedy Drama History Romance Romantic Comedy
6.8

20021h 37min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Oliver Parker

Two young gentlemen living in 1890s England use the same pseudonym ('Ernest') on the sly, which is fine until they both fall in love with women using that name, which leads to a comedy of mistaken identities.

Themes

Gendered expectations, Deception and disguise fake identity, Class and reputation country estate, Social propriety constraints, Marriage gatekeeping, Lineage and status

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot into the heart of the Separatist movement and the beginning of the Clone Wars.

Themes

Wedding allegiances, Senate power struggles, Investigation into army, Romantic tension, Teenage rebellion dynamics, Space opera politics

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Dog Soldiers

1906. Dog Soldiers

Horror Action Thriller Werewolf Horror Military Action
6.8

20021h 45min

Luxembourg, United Kingdom

Director: Neil Marshall

A band of soldiers is dispatched to war games deep in the woods. When they stumble across a rival team slaughtered in camp, they realize they're not alone.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Survival under siege, Leadership under strain, Deception in warfare, Group cohesion vs fragmentation, Expendability under orders

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Hollywood Ending

1907. Hollywood Ending

Comedy Drama Satire Entertainment Industry Drama
6.5

20021h 52min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Woody Allen

Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corner: Work for his ex-wife Ellie or forfeit his last shot. Is Val blinded by love when he opts for the reconnect? Is love blind when it comes to Ellie's staunch support? Literally and figuratively, the proof is the picture.

Themes

Career decline and comeback, Secrecy under pressure, Family reconciliation dynamics, Artistic ambition vs commercial demand, Love versus career choices, Industry power dynamics

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Spider-Man

1908. Spider-Man

Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
7.4

20022h 1min

United States

Director: Sam Raimi

After being bitten by a genetically altered spider at Oscorp, nerdy but endearing high school student Peter Parker is endowed with amazing powers to become the superhero known as Spider-Man.

Themes

Adolescence tension, Secret identity tension, Burden of power, Protecting loved ones, Public image vs private life, Corporate power vs public good

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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About a Boy

1909. About a Boy

Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
7.1

20021h 41min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Paul Weitz

Will Freeman is a good-looking, smooth-talking bachelor whose primary goal in life is avoiding any kind of responsibility. But when he invents an imaginary son in order to meet attractive single moms, Will gets a hilarious lesson about life from a bright, but hopelessly geeky 12-year-old named Marcus. Now, as Will struggles to teach Marcus the art of being cool, Marcus teaches Will that you're never too old to grow up.

Themes

Christmas bonding moment, Single parent pressures, Becoming an adult, Friendship under strain, Bachelor lifestyle limits, Deception and care

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding

1910. My Big Fat Greek Wedding

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.6

20021h 35min

United States

Director: Joel Zwick

A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.

Themes

Tradition and modernity, Generational conflict, Family pressure, Intercultural romance, Culture clash, Heritage identity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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