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Blackhat

961. Blackhat

Crime Thriller Action Organized Crime Computer Threat Thriller
5.5

20152h 13min

United States

Director: Michael Mann

Nicholas Hathaway, a furloughed convict, and his American and Chinese partners hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. As Hathaway closes in, the stakes become personal as he discovers that the attack on a Chinese nuclear power plant was just the beginning.

Themes

Technology as weapon, Betrayal under pressure, Race against time, Cross border pursuit, Rogue networks, Conspiracy and deception

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

962. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Family Globetrotting Adventure
6.2

20141h 38min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Shawn Levy

When the magic powers of The Tablet of Ahkmenrah begin to die out, Larry Daley spans the globe, uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Cross museum journey, Guardianship preserves magic, Living exhibits awaken, Skeptic challenges belief, Moonlight triggers renewal

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Taken 3

963. Taken 3

Thriller Action One-Person Army Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.0

20141h 49min

France, United States

Director: Olivier Megaton

Ex-government operative Bryan Mills finds his life is shattered when he's falsely accused of a murder that hits close to home. As he's pursued by a savvy police inspector, Mills employs his particular set of skills to track the real killer and exact his unique brand of justice.

Themes

False accusation and pursuit, Protective father figure, Deception and exposure, Loyalties under pressure, Family safety versus risk, Restraint and justice

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast

964. Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast

Adventure Animation Family Rescue Mission Adventure Family Animation
7.2

20141h 17min

United States

Director: Steve Loter

An ancient myth of a massive creature sparks the curiosity of Tinker Bell and her good friend Fawn, an animal fairy who’s not afraid to break the rules to help an animal in need. But this creature is not welcome in Pixie Hollow — and the scout fairies are determined to capture the mysterious beast, who they fear will destroy their home. Fawn must convince her fairy friends to risk everything to rescue the NeverBeast.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Acceptance of difference, Care for misunderstood beings, Rules vs compassion, Protecting a shared home, Trust through empathy

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Top Five

965. Top Five

Drama Comedy Romance Satire Romantic Comedy
6.4

20141h 42min

United States

Director: Chris Rock

Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear but now he wants to be taken seriously. His passion project about the Haitian Revolution, a movie called Uprize, was panned by the NY Times film critic. A couple days before the wedding to his reality star fiancée, he's forced to spend the day with Chelsea Brown, a profile writer for the New York Times. Unexpectedly, he opens up to her, and as they wind their way across New York, he tries to get back in touch with his comedic roots.

Themes

Media scrutiny, Marriage expectations, Addiction and recovery, Career vs criticism, Celebrity image pressure, Artistic authenticity vs fame

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

966. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies

Action Adventure Fantasy Epic Action Adventure Epic
7.4

20142h 24min

New Zealand, United States

Director: Peter Jackson

Following Smaug's attack on Laketown, Bilbo and the dwarves try to defend Erebor's mountain of treasure from others who claim it: the men of the ruined Laketown and the elves of Mirkwood. Meanwhile an army of Orcs led by Azog the Defiler is marching on Erebor, fueled by the rise of the dark lord Sauron. Dwarves, elves and men must unite, and the hope for Middle-Earth falls into Bilbo's hands.

Themes

Leadership under crisis, Deception in negotiation, Uneasy alliances under pressure, Treasure as motive and burden, Greed versus responsibility, Unity across factions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Last: Naruto the Movie

967. The Last: Naruto the Movie

Action Romance Animation Epic Action Romantic Epic
7.6

20141h 54min

Japan

Director: Tsuneo Kobayashi

Two years after the events of the Fourth Great Ninja War, the moon that Hagoromo Otsutsuki created long ago to seal away the Gedo Statue begins to descend towards the world, threatening to become a meteor that would destroy everything on impact. Amidst this crisis, a direct descendant of Kaguya Otsutsuki named Toneri Otsutsuki attempts to kidnap Hinata Hyuga but ends up abducting her younger sister Hanabi. Naruto and his allies now mount a rescue mission before finding themselves embroiled in a final battle to decide the fate of everything.

Themes

Power and control, Duty vs loyalty, Trust under manipulation, Rescue mission ethics, Moon as looming threat, Legacy burden

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Exodus: Gods and Kings

968. Exodus: Gods and Kings

Adventure Drama Action Adventure Epic Historical Drama
6.0

20142h 30min

Spain, United States

Director: Ridley Scott

The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.

Themes

Ancient egypt oppression, Old testament influence, Biblical epic scale, Bible as catalyst, Slaves resistance, Ancient egypt resilience

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Parasyte: Part 1

969. Parasyte: Part 1

Science Fiction Horror Action Drama Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
6.8

20141h 49min

Japan

Director: Takashi Yamazaki

Humanity is suffering from a series of mysterious murders across the globe, known as the 'Mincemeat murders'. High school student Izumi Shinichi has a parasite living off him, having replaced his right hand, and he might be the discoverer of truth.

Themes

Power and manipulation, Fear of the other, Body autonomy vs invasion, Dual consciousness conflict, Survival ethics under threat, Emotional estrangement

Available on

Fandango At Home
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Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods

970. Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods

Animation Comedy Adventure Family Family Animation
6.9

20141h 25min

Belgium, France

Director: Alexandre Astier

In order to wipe out the Gaulish village by any means necessary, Caesar plans to absorb the villagers into Roman culture by having an estate built next to the village to start a new Roman colony.

Themes

Estate expansion pressure, Luxury apartments expansion, Deforestation impact, Roman culture absorption, Civilian integration tensions, New roman colony influence

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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