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Movies with fast-paced vibe

The Stanford Prison Experiment

901. The Stanford Prison Experiment

Thriller Drama History Mind Game Thriller Historical Drama
6.8

20152h 2min

United States

Director: Kyle Patrick Alvarez

In 1971, Stanford's Professor Philip Zimbardo conducts a controversial psychology experiment in which college students pretend to be either prisoners or guards, but the proceedings soon get out of hand. Based on a true story.

Themes

Prison brutality dynamics, Prison role assignment, Human experiment ethics, 1970s social pressure, Based on true story tension, Group conformity under rules

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Trainwreck

902. Trainwreck

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.2

20152h 5min

United States

Director: Judd Apatow

Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.

Themes

Fear of commitment, Career versus romance, Public scrutiny of romance, Self-destructive dating patterns, Family obligation vs romance, Personal growth and change

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Ant-Man

903. Ant-Man

Science Fiction Action Adventure Superhero Action Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
7.2

20151h 57min

United States

Director: Peyton Reed

Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Doctor Hank Pym, protect the secret behind his spectacular Ant-Man suit from a new generation of towering threats. Against seemingly insurmountable obstacles, Pym and Lang must plan and pull off a heist that will save the world.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under pressure, Family dynamics under strain, Protecting dangerous knowledge, Ambition versus restraint, Corporate secrecy and rivalry

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Disney Plus
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The Boy and the Beast

904. The Boy and the Beast

Action Adventure Animation Drama Family
7.6

20151h 59min

Japan

Director: Mamoru Hosoda

Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, and Kumatetsu, a lonesome beast from Jutengai, an imaginary world. One day, Kyuta forays into the imaginary world and, as he's looking for his way back, meets Kumatetsu who becomes his spirit guide. That encounter leads them to many adventures.

Themes

Parent child relationship, Found family, Homelessness and displacement, Surrogate father figure, Identity conflict, Training and mentorship, Two worlds coexist

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Tangerine

905. Tangerine

Comedy Drama Adult Comedy Relationship Drama
7.1

20151h 27min

United States

Director: Sean Baker

It's Christmas Eve in Tinseltown and Sin-Dee is back on the block. Upon hearing that her pimp boyfriend hasn't been faithful during the 28 days she was locked up, the working girl and her best friend, Alexandra, embark on a mission to get to the bottom of the scandalous rumor. Their rip-roaring odyssey leads them through various subcultures of Los Angeles, including an Armenian family dealing with their own repercussions of infidelity.

Themes

Infidelity and loyalty, Trans visibility under pressure, Street subculture dynamics, Labor exploitation and resilience, Public humiliation and adversity, Fragile family boundaries

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Ricki and the Flash

906. Ricki and the Flash

Comedy Drama Music Family Drama Narrative Musical
6.0

20151h 40min

United States

Director: Jonathan Demme

Meryl Streep stars as Ricki Rendazzo, a guitar heroine who made a world of mistakes as she followed her dreams of rock-and-roll stardom. Returning home, Ricki gets a shot at redemption and a chance to make things right as she faces the music with her family.

Themes

Absent parenting consequences, Fame vs family duty, Romantic betrayal, Financial precarity, Family hostility and acceptance, Generational tensions

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Cop Car

907. Cop Car

Crime Thriller Narcotics Crime Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.3

20151h 28min

United States

Director: Jon Watts

Two kids find themselves in the centre of a deadly game of cat and mouse after taking a sheriff's cruiser for a joy ride.

Themes

Abuse of authority, Body in a trunk motif, Youth vulnerability in crime, Deception under stress, Joy ride dynamics

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Teen Beach 2

908. Teen Beach 2

TV Movie Family Comedy Fantasy Family TV Movie
5.9

20151h 44min

United States

Director: Jeffrey Hornaday

When characters from the movie musical “Wet Side Story” get stuck in the real world, teens Brady and Mack must find a way to return them home.

Themes

Adaptation under pressure, Belonging and autonomy, Relationship strain in adolescence, Identity in transition, Group dynamics under change, Cross world disruption

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Max

909. Max

Adventure Drama Family Animal Companion Family Family Drama
6.6

20151h 51min

United States

Director: Boaz Yakin

A dog that helped soldiers in Afghanistan returns to the U.S. and is adopted by his handler's family after suffering a traumatic experience.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Duty versus family, Grief and coping, Risk and rescue, Trauma and reintegration, Illicit dealings

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Ted 2

910. Ted 2

Comedy Fantasy Adult Comedy
6.3

20151h 55min

United States

Director: Seth MacFarlane

Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.

Themes

State control over autonomy, Family formation pressures, Civil rights litigation, Legal personhood struggle, Corporate power over individuals, Public spectacle and privacy

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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