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Movies with fast-paced vibe

Arkansas

401. Arkansas

Crime Thriller Action Mystery Narcotics Crime
6.0

20201h 57min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Clark Duke

Overview

Kyle and Swin live by the orders of an Arkansas-based drug kingpin named Frog, whom they've never met. But when a deal goes horribly wrong, the consequences are deadly.

Themes

Class inequality, Illicit economies, Deception and loyalty, Cycles of violence, Power and control, Survival under threat

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge

402. Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge

Animation Action Fantasy Adult Animation Martial Arts Action
7.4

20201h 20min

United States

Director: Ethan Spaulding

Overview

After the vicious slaughter of his family by stone-cold mercenary Sub-Zero, Hanzo Hasashi is exiled to the torturous Netherrealm. There, in exchange for his servitude to the sinister Quan Chi, he’s given a chance to avenge his family – and is resurrected as Scorpion, a lost soul bent on revenge. Back on Earthrealm, Lord Raiden gathers a team of elite warriors – Shaolin monk Liu Kang, Special Forces officer Sonya Blade and action star Johnny Cage – an unlikely band of heroes with one chance to save humanity. To do this, they must defeat Shang Tsung’s horde of Outworld gladiators and reign over the Mortal Kombat tournament.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Betrayal and deception, Survival under siege, Power and manipulation, Revenge under coercion, Duty vs choice

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Big Time Adolescence

403. Big Time Adolescence

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Buddy Comedy
6.9

20201h 31min

United States

Director: Jason Orley

Overview

A seemingly bright and mostly innocent 16-year-old named Mo attempts to navigate high school under the guidance of his best friend Zeke, an unmotivated-yet-charismatic college dropout. Although Zeke genuinely cares about Mo, things start to go awry as he teaches Mo nontraditional life lessons in drug dealing, partying, and dating. Meanwhile, Mo’s well-meaning dad tries to step in and take back the reins of his son’s upbringing.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Desire and consequence, Peer influence and risk, Parental control and boundaries, Youth maturity under pressure, Belonging through risk

Available on

Hulu
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Misbehaviour

404. Misbehaviour

Drama History Comedy Historical Drama Satire
6.4

20201h 47min

United Kingdom

Director: Philippa Lowthorpe

Overview

A group of women involved in the Women's Liberation Movement hatched a plan to invade the stage and disrupt the live broadcast at the 1970 Miss World competition in London, resulting in overnight fame for the newly-formed organization. When the show resumed, the results caused an uproar and turned the Western ideal of beauty on its head.

Themes

Beauty contest disruption, Women's liberation movement, Student protest, Feminist activist, Intersectionality tensions, Women's rights discourse

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Trolls World Tour

405. Trolls World Tour

Family Animation Comedy Fantasy Adventure
6.1

20201h 31min

United States

Director: Walt Dohrn

Overview

Queen Poppy and Branch make a surprising discovery — there are other Troll worlds beyond their own, and their distinct differences create big clashes between these various tribes. When a mysterious threat puts all of the Trolls across the land in danger, Poppy, Branch, and their band of friends must embark on an epic quest to create harmony among the feuding Trolls to unite them against certain doom.

Themes

Classical music diplomacy challenges power, Rock music drives unity, Pop music reshapes alliances, Concert collaboration promotes unity, Desert journey fosters alliance, Jail shapes loyalties

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Spenser Confidential

406. Spenser Confidential

Comedy Action Thriller Buddy Action Investigation Suspense
6.2

20201h 50min

United States

Director: Peter Berg

Overview

Spenser, a former Boston patrolman who just got out from prison, teams up with Hawk, an aspiring fighter, to unravel the truth behind the death of two police officers.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Police corruption, Uneasy alliances, Deception and cover-ups, Justice under threat, Ex-cop loyalty under pressure

Available on

Netflix
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Onward

407. Onward

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Fantasy
7.4

20201h 42min

United States

Director: Dan Scanlon

Overview

In a suburban fantasy world, two teenage elf brothers embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there.

Themes

Absent parental influence, Quest as coming of age, Brotherly loyalty under pressure, Magic revival in a modern world, Authority vs independence, Self confidence through action

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Guns Akimbo

408. Guns Akimbo

Action Comedy Crime Thriller One-Person Army
6.3

20201h 38min

Belgium, Germany

Director: Jason Lei Howden

Overview

An ordinary guy suddenly finds himself forced to fight a gladiator-like battle for a dark website that streams the violence for viewers. In order to survive and rescue his kidnapped ex-girlfriend, he must battle Nix, a heavily armed and much more experienced fighter.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Coercion under threat, Spectacle of violence, Surveillance via live streams, Entertainment vs exploitation, Family ties in crime

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Invisible Man

409. The Invisible Man

Thriller Science Fiction Horror Domestic Thriller Psychological Horror
7.1

20202h 4min

Australia, United States

Director: Leigh Whannell

Overview

When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

Themes

Stalker dynamics, Domestic abuse, Murder framing, Fake suicide, Manipulations and framing, Pregnancy tension

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Superman: Red Son

410. Superman: Red Son

Science Fiction Animation Action Dystopian Sci-Fi Superhero Action
6.4

20201h 24min

United States

Director: Sam Liu

Overview

Set in the thick of the Cold War, Red Son introduces us to a Superman who landed in the USSR during the 1950s and grows up to become a Soviet symbol that fights for the preservation of Stalin’s brand of communism.

Themes

Alliances and rivalries, Technology as leverage, Dissident suppression, State ideology expansion, Global influence, Propaganda and power

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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