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Movies with fast-paced vibe

In Darkness

571. In Darkness

Thriller Mystery Investigation Suspense Investigation Mystery
5.8

20181h 40min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Anthony Byrne

A blind musician hears a murder committed in the apartment upstairs from hers that sends her down a dark path into London's gritty criminal underworld.

Themes

Power and corruption, Betrayal and loyalty, Childhood trauma, Deception and identity, Criminal underworld, War crime legacy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Man Who Killed Don Quixote

572. The Man Who Killed Don Quixote

Adventure Comedy Satire Globetrotting Adventure
6.3

20182h 13min

Belgium, France

Director: Terry Gilliam

Toby, a cynical film director finds himself trapped in the outrageous delusions of an old Spanish shoe-maker who believes himself to be Don Quixote. In the course of their comic and increasingly surreal adventures, Toby is forced to confront the tragic repercussions of a film he made in his idealistic youth.

Themes

Power and control, Displacement and migration, Creative ambition vs responsibility, Exploitation in entertainment, Reality and illusion, Consequences of filmmaking

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Deadpool 2

573. Deadpool 2

Action Comedy Adventure Superhero Action Dark Comedy
7.6

20182h

United States

Director: David Leitch

Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Antihero ethics, Protecting the vulnerable, Humor amid violence, Time-travel implications, Sequel identity

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Angel

574. The Angel

Action Drama History Thriller War
6.7

20181h 54min

United States, Bulgaria

Director: Ariel Vromen

True story of Ashraf Marwan, who was President Nasser's son-in-law and special adviser and confidant to his successor Anwar Sadat - while simultaneously Israeli Intelligence's most precious asset of the 20th century. Based on NYT bestselling book 'The Angel: The Egyptian Spy Who Saved Israel' by Uri Bar-Joseph.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Shifting alliances and diplomacy, Strategic manipulation and restraint, Secrecy and trust, Corruption exposure and ascent, Personal cost of public service

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Life of the Party

575. Life of the Party

Comedy Adult Comedy
5.6

20181h 45min

United States

Director: Ben Falcone

When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college... landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who's not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna – now Dee Rock – embraces freedom, fun, and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected.

Themes

Intergenerational bridges, Family vs self, Age and belonging, Financial autonomy, Adulthood reinvention, Female friendship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Everybody Knows

576. Everybody Knows

Crime Mystery Thriller Investigation Mystery Domestic Thriller
6.9

20182h 12min

Spain, France

Director: Asghar Farhadi

Laura, a Spanish woman living in Buenos Aires, returns to her hometown outside Madrid with her Argentinian husband and children. However, the trip is upset by unexpected events that bring secrets into the open.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Trust vs suspicion, Family under pressure, Secrecy within kinship, Financial precarity and risk, Deception within kinship

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

577. The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir

Comedy Adventure Drama Globetrotting Adventure High-Concept Comedy
6.8

20181h 36min

Belgium, France

Director: Ken Scott

Ajatashatru Lavash Patel has lived all his life in a small Mumbai neighborhood tricking people with street magic and fakir stunts. He sets out on a journey to find his estranged father but instead gets dragged on a never-ending adventure.

Themes

Deception as survival, Longing for home, Cross-cultural encounters, Social mobility constraints, Refugee solidarity and aid, Improvised travel economy

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City

578. John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City

Comedy TV Movie Satire
7.9

20181h 5min

United States

Director: Alex Timbers

John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and "SNL," eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.

Themes

Family dynamics, Aging and self-doubt, Education debt burden, Nostalgia vs modernity, Marital trust under scrutiny, Donor culture and philanthropy

Available on

Netflix
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Avengers: Infinity War

579. Avengers: Infinity War

Adventure Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Space Sci-Fi
8.4

20182h 29min

United States

Director: Anthony Russo

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Destiny and choice, Alliances under threat, Collective duty, Moral cost of ambition, Power and sacrifice

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Super Troopers 2

580. Super Troopers 2

Comedy Crime Mystery Parody Police Procedural
6.0

20181h 40min

United States

Director: Jay Chandrasekhar

When an international border dispute arises between the U.S. and Canada, the Super Troopers- Mac, Thorny, Foster, Rabbit and Farva, are called in to set up a new Highway Patrol station in the disputed area.

Themes

Border dispute tension, Police department dynamics, Deception and undercover work, Cross-border cultural friction, Humor under pressure, Improvised enforcement, Authority legitimacy debate

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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