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Movies with fast-paced vibe

The Luck of the Irish

1941. The Luck of the Irish

Family TV Movie Comedy Adventure Family TV Movie
6.1

20011h 26min

United States

Director: Paul Hoen

A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.

Themes

Family secrets, Coming of age, Heritage identity, Rivalry and competition, Luck versus effort

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Tanguy

1942. Tanguy

Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.4

20011h 48min

France

Director: Étienne Chatiliez

Tanguy is 28 years old and still living with his parents. They think it's time he moves out. He doesn't, so they hatch a plan.

Themes

Household control vs independence, Parent child tension, Economic dependence and earnings, Generational clash over living arrangements, Interference in personal life, Family authority and resistance

Available on

France Channel Amazon Channel
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Out Cold

1943. Out Cold

Comedy Parody
6.2

20011h 29min

United States

Director: Brendan Malloy

Rick Rambis and his friends are having the time of their lives on Bull Mountain—until the legendary Papa Muntz' son decides to sell the mountain to a sleazy land developer, have the staff fired and turn Bull Mountain into 'Yuppieville'.

Themes

Tradition vs modernization, Land developer pressure, Ownership vs community, Ski resort ownership, Loyalty vs profit, Eviction and displacement

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

1944. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

Adventure Fantasy Epic Fantasy Coming-of-Age Adventure
7.7

20012h 32min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Chris Columbus

Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As he learns to harness his newfound powers with the help of the school's kindly headmaster, Harry uncovers the truth about his parents' deaths—and about the villain who's to blame.

Themes

Child hero journey, Boarding school pressure, Bullying and friendship, Found family dynamics, Magic mentorship, Ghost presence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Heist

1945. Heist

Action Crime Drama Thriller Heist
6.5

20011h 47min

United States

Director: David Mamet

Joe Moore has a job he loves. He's a thief. His job goes sour when he gets caught on security camera tape. His fence, Bergman, reneges on the money he's owed, and his wife may be betraying him with the fence's young lieutenant. Moore and his partner, Bobby Blane, and their utility man, Pinky Pincus, find themselves broke, betrayed, and blackmailed. Moore is forced to commit his crew to do one last big job.

Themes

Aging hero under pressure, Criminal gang dynamics, Blackmail leverage, Jewelry heist temptation, Gold heist risk, Double cross consequences

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Monsters, Inc.

1946. Monsters, Inc.

Animation Comedy Family Family Animation Buddy Comedy
8.1

20011h 32min

United States

Director: Pete Docter

Lovable Sulley and his wisecracking sidekick Mike Wazowski are the top scare team at Monsters, Inc., the scream-processing factory in Monstropolis. When a little girl named Boo wanders into their world, it's the monsters who are scared silly, and it's up to Sulley and Mike to keep her out of sight and get her back home.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Energy from laughter, Corporate conspiracy, Risk of human contact, Containment and rescue, System adaptation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Bandits

1947. Bandits

Comedy Crime Buddy Comedy Heist
6.5

20012h 3min

United States, Switzerland

Director: Barry Levinson

After escaping from prison, Joe and Terry go on a crime spree, robbing banks through Oregon and California in order to finance their scheme for a new life south of the border. Unfortunately, things get more complicated when they meet Kate, who runs into them with her car. She joins the bandits on their cross-country spree, and eventually she steals something, too: their hearts.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and performance, Domestic life vs crime, Media framing of crime, Group dynamics in crime, Risk and improvisation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Cat's Meow

1948. The Cat's Meow

Drama Mystery Thriller Crime History
6.4

20011h 54min

Germany, United Kingdom

Director: Peter Bogdanovich

Semi-true story of the Hollywood murder that occurred at a star-studded gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst's yacht in 1924.

Themes

Deception and reputation, Ambition and risk, Power dynamics under glamour, Blackmail pressure, Gossip economy, Loyalty versus self-interest

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Training Day

1949. Training Day

Action Crime Drama Narcotics Crime Psychological Drama
7.8

20012h 2min

United States

Director: Antoine Fuqua

On his first day on the job, rookie cop Jake is partnered with Alonzo, a seasoned detective in the narcotics unit. Within the first few hours, Jake starts to doubt the methods and approaches Alonzo uses.

Themes

Moral compromise, Police corruption, War on drugs, Drug trafficking, Power under pressure, Police brutality, Street violence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Barbie in the Nutcracker

1950. Barbie in the Nutcracker

Animation Family Animated Fantasy Adventure
6.3

20011h 17min

Canada, United States

Director: Owen Hurley

The Mouse King casts an evil spell over Clara that causes her to shrink. Clara and the Nutcracker set out on an adventurous journey to find Sugarplum Princess, who has the power to undo the spell.

Themes

Transformation and identity, Teamwork under pressure, Power struggles and legitimacy, Duty vs responsibility, Perseverance through trials, Loyalty and alliance

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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