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Movies with fast-paced vibe

Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

681. Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie

Family Comedy Animation Science Fiction Family Animation
6.2

20171h 29min

United States

Director: David Soren

Based on the bestselling book series, this outrageous comedy tells the story of George and Harold, two overly imaginative pranksters who hypnotize their principal into thinking he’s an enthusiastic, yet dimwitted, superhero named Captain Underpants.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Deception and trust, Authority vs autonomy, Peer pressure in school, Creativity vs conformity, Humor as social glue

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Wonder Woman

682. Wonder Woman

Action Adventure Fantasy Superhero Action Mythological Fantasy
7.3

20172h 21min

United States

Director: Patty Jenkins

An Amazon princess comes to the world of Man in the grips of the First World War to confront the forces of evil and bring an end to human conflict.

Themes

Gendered wartime leadership, Female empowerment in conflict, Mythic influences on heroism, Feminism shapes wartime response, World war i era tension, Collective action under oppression

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Resident Evil: Vendetta

683. Resident Evil: Vendetta

Action Animation Adventure Science Fiction Horror
6.2

20171h 37min

Japan, United States

Director: Takanori Tsujimoto

When a fearless enemy out for revenge unleashes a brutal and deadly new virus, BSAA captain Chris Redfield enlists the help of Agent Leon S. Kennedy and Professor Rebecca Chambers to bring down the death merchant and save New York City.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Revenge motive, Scientific vaccine race, Bioweapon escalation, Urban outbreak threat, Ethical boundaries in research

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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War Machine

684. War Machine

Comedy Drama War Satire Political Drama
6.0

20172h 2min

United States

Director: David Michôd

A rock star general bent on winning the “impossible” war in Afghanistan takes us inside the complex machinery of modern war. Inspired by the true story of General Stanley McChrystal.

Themes

Political constraints on military action, Media exposure shaping policy, Leadership distance from troops, Coalition bargaining and coordination, Accountability under wartime politics, Strategic misalignment between commanders and government

Available on

Netflix
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The Man with the Iron Heart

685. The Man with the Iron Heart

War Action History Thriller World War II
6.4

20172h

Belgium, Czechia

Director: Cédric Jimenez

With the Third Reich at its peak in 1942, the Czech resistance in London plans the most ambitious military operation of WWII – Anthropoid. Two young recruits are sent to Prague to assassinate the most ruthless Nazi leader – Reinhard Heydrich, head of the Reich Security Main Office, the Gestapo and the architect of the Final Solution.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception as strategy, Resistance under occupation, Coercion through information, Collective action under risk, Elite control and risk

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Churchill

686. Churchill

Drama History Historical Event Political Drama
6.0

20171h 50min

Switzerland, United Kingdom

Director: Jonathan Teplitzky

A ticking-clock thriller following Winston Churchill in the 24 hours before D-Day.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Timing and risk management, Fatigue and decision making, Crisis governance under uncertainty, Contingency planning under fire, High-stakes coordination and briefing

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Baywatch

687. Baywatch

Comedy Action Crime Buddy Comedy Organized Crime
5.5

20171h 56min

United States

Director: Seth Gordon

Devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon butts heads with a brash new recruit. Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.

Themes

Institutional corruption, Evidence manipulation, Teamwork under pressure, Power abuse, Duty vs ambition, Privatization of public spaces

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

688. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales

Adventure Action Fantasy Treasure Hunt Supernatural Fantasy
6.5

20172h 9min

United States

Director: Espen Sandberg

Thrust into an all-new adventure, a down-on-his-luck Capt. Jack Sparrow feels the winds of ill-fortune blowing even more strongly when deadly ghost sailors led by his old nemesis, the evil Capt. Salazar, escape from the Devil's Triangle. Jack's only hope of survival lies in seeking out the legendary Trident of Poseidon, but to find it, he must forge an uneasy alliance with a brilliant and beautiful astronomer and a headstrong young man in the British navy.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Loyalty under pressure, Alliances and rivalries, Legacy and lineage, Curse and restoration, Knowledge and discovery

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

689. King Arthur: Legend of the Sword

Action Drama Fantasy Epic Action Epic Fantasy
6.7

20172h 6min

United States

Director: Guy Ritchie

When the child Arthur’s father is murdered, Vortigern, Arthur’s uncle, seizes the crown. Robbed of his birthright and with no idea who he truly is, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword Excalibur from the stone, his life is turned upside down and he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy... whether he likes it or not.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Usurpation fuels rebellion, Lineage legitimacy crisis, Arcane influence manipulation, Duty versus ambition, Prophecy versus agency

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Take Me

690. Take Me

Comedy Crime Dark Comedy Con Artist Crime
6.1

20171h 23min

United States

Director: Pat Healy

Ray is a fledgling entrepreneur who specializes in high-end simulated abductions. He jumps at the chance when a mysterious client contracts him for a weekend kidnapping with a handsome payday at the end. But the job isn't all that it seems.

Themes

Family loyalty under strain, Financial desperation, Deception and performance, Consent and coercion, Risk and boundary testing, Power dynamics in business

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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