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Movies with fast-paced vibe

251. Not Okay

Not Okay
Comedy Drama Satire Entertainment Industry Drama
6.1
20221h 43minUnited States
Director: Quinn Shephard

Overview

An ambitious young woman, desperate for followers and fame, fakes a trip to Paris to up her social media presence. When a terrifying incident takes place in the real world and becomes part of her imaginary trip, her white lie becomes a moral quandary that offers her all the attention she’s wanted.

Themes

Social media performativity, Online shaming consequences, Viral notoriety, Performative deception, Fame versus integrity, Ethical boundaries of influence

Available on

Hulu
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252. DC League of Super-Pets

DC League of Super-Pets
Family Comedy Adventure Animation Science Fiction
6.9
20221h 45minUnited States, Canada
Director: Jared Stern

Overview

When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto the Super-Dog must convince a rag-tag shelter pack - Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle and Chip the squirrel - to master their own newfound powers and help him rescue the superheroes.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Duty vs personal life, Emergent teamwork, Power through empowerment, Inclusion through shared purpose

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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253. Alienoid

Alienoid
Science Fiction Action Fantasy Adventure Time Travel Sci-Fi
6.3
20222h 22minSouth Korea
Director: Choi Dong-hoon

Overview

Gurus in the late Goryeo dynasty try to obtain a fabled, holy sword, and humans in 2022 hunt down an alien prisoner that is locked in a human's body. The two parties cross paths when a time-traveling portal opens up.

Themes

Duty across eras, Hidden hosts and memory loss, Intertemporal conflict, Pursuit of a divine blade, Power source as weapon, Humanity under haava threat

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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254. The Gray Man

The Gray Man
Action Thriller Spy Action Political Thriller
6.5
20222h 9minUnited States
Director: Joe Russo

Overview

When a shadowy CIA agent uncovers damning agency secrets, he's hunted across the globe by a sociopathic rogue operative who's put a bounty on his head.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Systemic corruption, Ethical ambiguity, Bounty-driven pursuit, Cover-up pressure, Covert power dynamics

Available on

Netflix
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255. Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder
Fantasy Action Comedy Superhero Action Epic Fantasy
6.1
20221h 59minUnited States
Director: Taika Waititi

Overview

After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg, and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.

Themes

Power and control dynamics, Divine vengeance and survival, Alliance across rival groups, Illness as motivation, Sacrifice as path forward, Legacy and guardianship

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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256. Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe

Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe
Animation Comedy Science Fiction TV Movie Adult Animation
7.0
20221h 26minUnited States
Director: John Rice

Overview

In 1998, Beavis and Butt-Head are sentenced to Space Camp by a “creative” judge. Their obsession with a docking simulator (huh huh) leads to a trip on the Space Shuttle, with predictably disastrous results. After going through a black hole, they re-emerge in our time, where they look for love, misuse iPhones, and are hunted by the Deep State. Spoiler: They don’t score.

Themes

Time travel ethics, Gender dynamics, Youth rebellion vs authority, Privilege and bias, Satire of media culture, Technology and consequences, Surveillance and state power

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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257. Incredible But True

Incredible But True
Comedy Fantasy Mystery Supernatural Fantasy Dark Comedy
6.4
20221h 14minFrance
Director: Quentin Dupieux

Overview

Alain and Marie moved to the suburb house of their dreams. But the real estate agent warned them: what is in the basement may well change their lives forever.

Themes

Time travel consequences, Affair and betrayal, Secrecy and deception, Suburban disruption, Age manipulation ethics, Youth obsession

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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258. The Witch: Part 2. The Other One

The Witch: Part 2. The Other One
Action Mystery Thriller Science Fiction Superhero Action
6.3
20222h 17minSouth Korea
Director: Park Hoon-jung

Overview

A girl wakes up in a huge secret laboratory, then accidentally meets another girl who is trying to protect her house from a gang. The mystery girl overthrows the gang with her unexpected powers, and laboratory staff set out to find her.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Survival under threat, Biotech ethics, Power under oppression, Secret laboratory containment, Kinship and identity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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259. Lightyear

Lightyear
Animation Science Fiction Family Adventure Family Animation
6.1
20221h 45minUnited States
Director: Angus MacLane

Overview

Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.

Themes

Generational legacy, Autonomy vs obedience, Time dilation consequences, Colonial resilience under threat, Human-robot companionship, Frontier exploration risk

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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260. Hustle

Hustle
Drama Comedy Sports Competition
7.3
20221h 57minUnited States
Director: Jeremiah Zagar

Overview

After discovering a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past abroad, a down on his luck basketball scout takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team's approval. Against the odds, they have one final shot to prove they have what it takes to make it in the NBA.

Themes

Family resilience under pressure, Identity and belonging, Opportunity versus risk, Rumor and deception, Entry barriers, Mentorship under corporate politics

Available on

Netflix
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