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Movies with fast-paced vibe

Penguins of Madagascar

971. Penguins of Madagascar

Family Animation Adventure Comedy Family Animation
6.6

20141h 32min

United States

Director: Simon J. Smith

Skipper, Kowalski, Rico and Private join forces with undercover organization The North Wind to stop the villainous Dr. Octavius Brine from destroying the world as we know it.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and trust, Adaptation and resilience, Interspecies collaboration, Leadership and teamwork, Manipulation of power

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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As the Gods Will

972. As the Gods Will

Thriller Horror Comedy Mind Game Thriller Supernatural Horror
6.3

20141h 57min

Japan

Director: Takashi Miike

High school student Shun Takahata is bored. Bored with the day-to-day monotony of school and life, he prays for change, for something exciting. Suddenly, he and his classmates are forced to play deadly children's games and facing terrifying creatures from a talking Daruma doll to a sharp-clawed lucky cat.

Themes

Peer pressure dynamics, Boredom fueling violence, Malicious peer intent, Survival under coercive games, Group danger under stress, Risk and consequence perception

Available on

Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
Fandango At Home
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Beyond the Lights

973. Beyond the Lights

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Entertainment Industry Drama
6.8

20141h 56min

United States

Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood

Noni Jean is a hot new rising star. But not all is what it seems, and the pressure causes Noni to nearly fall apart - until she meets Kaz Nicol, a promising young cop and aspiring politician who's been assigned to her detail. Can Kaz's love give Noni the courage to find her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be?

Themes

Vulnerability and agency, Parental influence and ambition, Creative autonomy against industry control, Pressure of fame, Public image vs private voice, Power dynamics of fame

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Horrible Bosses 2

974. Horrible Bosses 2

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.3

20141h 48min

United States

Director: Sean Anders

Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme.

Themes

Financial desperation, Deception under pressure, Power and money dynamics, Trust and manipulation, Risk and consequences, Duress and coercion

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Dumb and Dumber To

975. Dumb and Dumber To

Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.6

20141h 50min

United States, Japan

Director: Bobby Farrelly

20 years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry's newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Search for belonging, Buddy comedy dynamics, Impersonation dynamics, Sequel consequences, Road trip camaraderie

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Skin Trade

976. Skin Trade

Thriller Action Drama Crime Martial Arts Action
5.6

20141h 36min

Canada, Thailand

Director: Ekachai Uekrongtham

After his family is killed by a Serbian gangster with international interests. NYC detective Nick goes to S.E. Asia and teams up with a Thai detective to get revenge and destroy the syndicates human trafficking network.

Themes

Trafficking and exploitation, Moral ambiguity in justice, Transnational crime networks, Duty versus vengeance, Revenge and personal loss, Corruption and manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Last Five Years

977. The Last Five Years

Comedy Drama Music Romance Relationship Drama
5.9

20141h 34min

United States

Director: Richard LaGravenese

In New York, a struggling actress and a successful writer sing about their failed marriage from two perspectives.

Themes

Trust under strain, Marriage under pressure, Career versus relationship, Ambition shaping identity, Self-doubt under achievement, Public success private cost

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Big Hero 6

978. Big Hero 6

Adventure Family Animation Action Comedy
7.8

20141h 42min

United States

Director: Chris Williams

A special bond develops between plus-sized inflatable robot Baymax, and prodigy Hiro Hamada, who team up with a group of friends to form a band of high-tech heroes.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loss and memory, Coming of age, Ethical use of technology, Sibling relationships, Teamwork and friendship

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Nightcrawler

979. Nightcrawler

Crime Drama Thriller Organized Crime Entertainment Industry Drama
7.8

20141h 58min

United States

Director: Dan Gilroy

When Lou Bloom, desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina, a TV-news veteran.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Economic desperation, Media sensationalism, Competition and ambition, Ethics vs sensationalism, Ethical boundary blurring

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Girlhood

980. Girlhood

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
6.9

20141h 52min

France

Director: Céline Sciamma

Oppressed by her family setting, dead-end school prospects and the boys law in the neighborhood, Marieme starts a new life after meeting a group of three free-spirited girls. She changes her name, her dress code, and quits school to be accepted in the gang, hoping that this will be a way to freedom.

Themes

Class inequality, Economic precarity, Peer pressure, Gang dynamics, Abusive family dynamics, Identity through group belonging

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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