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Movies with fast-paced vibe

Barbershop: The Next Cut

811. Barbershop: The Next Cut

Comedy Drama Workplace Comedy Family Drama
5.9

20161h 52min

United States

Director: Malcolm D. Lee

To survive harsh economic times, Calvin and Angie have merged the barbershop and beauty salon into one business. The days of male bonding are gone as Eddie and the crew must now contend with sassy female co-workers and spirited clientele. As the battle of the sexes rages on, a different kind of conflict has taken over Chicago. Crime and gangs are on the rise, leaving Calvin worried about the fate of his son. Together, the friends come up with a bold plan to take back their beloved neighborhood.

Themes

Neighborhood resilience, Community violence response, Youth gang influence, Community dialogue and ceasefire, Economic survival pressures, Gender dynamics in workplace

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Fear, Inc.

812. Fear, Inc.

Horror Comedy Thriller Satire Psychological Horror
5.6

20161h 32min

United States

Director: Vincent Masciale

Horror junkie Joe Foster gets to live out his ultimate scary movie fantasy courtesy of Fear Inc., a company that specializes in giving you the fright of your life. But as lines blur between what is and is not part of the game, Joe's dream come true begins to look more like a nightmare.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trust under threat, Illusion vs reality, Fear as product, Exploitation of spectators, Spectacle of dread

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Ratchet & Clank

813. Ratchet & Clank

Action Adventure Animation Family Epic Action
5.5

20161h 34min

Canada, Hong Kong SAR China

Director: Jericca Cleland

When the galaxy comes under the threat of a nefarious space captain, a mechanic and his newfound robot ally join an elite squad of combatants to save the universe.

Themes

Duty vs loyalty, Technology as weapon, Betrayal within alliances, Leadership under threat, Resource extraction pressure, Cooperation under suspicion

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Jungle Book

814. The Jungle Book

Family Adventure Fantasy Coming-of-Age Adventure Animal Companion Family
7.3

20161h 46min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Jon Favreau

A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.

Themes

Trust under manipulation, Leadership under pressure, Survival through alliance, Power dynamics in animal society, Belonging under threat, Human village vs jungle, Guardianship and loyalty

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Italian Race

815. Italian Race

Drama Action Sports Competition Vehicle-Driven Action
7.2

20161h 59min

Italy

Director: Matteo Rovere

Giulia De Martino is a pilot. At seventeen she participates in the GT Championship, under the guidance of her father Mario. But one day everything changes and Giulia has to face alone both the track and her own life.

Themes

Race discrimination in sports, Politicization of racing in sports, Public spectacle in sports, Civil rights in international competition, Propaganda in motorsport, Fame versus focus in sports

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
blue TV
Rakuten TV
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Criminal

816. Criminal

Action Crime Science Fiction Spy Action Undercover Sting Crime
6.3

20161h 53min

Bulgaria, France

Director: Ariel Vromen

CIA Agent Bill Pope is on a mission to track down a shadowy hacker named 'The Dutchman'. When he gets mysteriously killed, an experimental procedure transfers his memories into a dangerous ex-convict. When he wakes up Pope's memories, his mission is to eliminate The Dutchman before the hacker launches ICBMs and starts World War III.

Themes

Loyalty under manipulation, Memory as weapon, Collateral harm, Memory graft, Covert memory warfare, Ethical boundaries in espionage

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Huntsman: Winter's War

817. The Huntsman: Winter's War

Action Adventure Drama Epic Action Adventure Epic
6.1

20161h 54min

United States, China

Director: Cedric Nicolas-Troyan

As two evil sisters prepare to conquer the land, two renegades—Eric the Huntsman, who aided Snow White in defeating Ravenna in Snowwhite and the Huntsman, and his forbidden lover, Sara—set out to stop them.

Themes

Deception and trust, Female empowerment under threat, Power struggle among sisters, Illusion as control, Rebellion and autonomy, Maternal power dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Everybody Wants Some!!

818. Everybody Wants Some!!

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.9

20161h 57min

United States

Director: Richard Linklater

A comedy that follows a group of friends as they navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood.

Themes

Hazing boundaries, Class inequality pressure, Masculinity performance, Fraternity lifestyle, Conformity vs individuality, Coming-of-age tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Justice League vs. Teen Titans

819. Justice League vs. Teen Titans

Science Fiction Action Animation Adventure Comedy
7.0

20161h 18min

United States

Director: Sam Liu

Robin is sent by Batman to work with the Teen Titans after his volatile behavior botches up a Justice League mission. The Titans must then step up to face Trigon after he possesses the League and threatens to conquer the world.

Themes

Teamwork under crisis, Leadership under strain, Possession and control, Belonging vs outsiders, Authority under pressure, Mentorship through conflict

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Elvis & Nixon

820. Elvis & Nixon

Drama Comedy History Historical Drama Biographical History
6.3

20161h 26min

United States

Director: Liza Johnson

In 1970, a few days before Christmas, Elvis Presley showed up on the White House lawn seeking to be deputized into the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs by the President himself.

Themes

Image politics through perception, Celebrity influence shaping optics, Political optics govern image, Countercultural tension under scrutiny, Youth engagement via spectacle, Performer's confinement underscores power

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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