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Movies with playful vibe

Into the Woods

351. Into the Woods

Fantasy Comedy Epic Fantasy Parody
5.9

20142h 5min

United States

Director: Rob Marshall

In a woods filled with magic and fairy tale characters, a baker and his wife set out to end the curse put on them by their neighbor, a spiteful witch.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Family bonds under strain, Desire for a child, Curse and consequence, Pursuit of magical items, Blame and accountability

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Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast

352. 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

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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Life Partners

353. Life Partners

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.2

20141h 35min

United States

Director: Susanna Fogel

A 29-year-old lawyer and her lesbian best friend experience a dramatic shift in their longtime bond after one enters a serious relationship.

Themes

Family pressure, Career vs relationship, Social expectations in dating, Romance vs friendship, Jealousy and exclusion, Ambition and identity

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Amazon Video
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Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods

354. 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

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Penguins of Madagascar

355. 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

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Big Hero 6

356. 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

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

357. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Family Comedy Parent-Child Family Awkward Comedy
6.2

20141h 21min

United States

Director: Miguel Arteta

Alexander's day begins with gum stuck in his hair, followed by more calamities. Though he finds little sympathy from his family and begins to wonder if bad things only happen to him, his mom, dad, brother, and sister all find themselves living through their own terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day.

Themes

Job interview pressure, Family resilience under stress, Bad luck effect on family, Driver's test challenges, Embarrassment and social pressure, Sibling caregiving under strain

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Book of Life

358. The Book of Life

Animation Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy
7.2

20141h 35min

United States

Director: Jorge R. Gutierrez

The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest fears.

Themes

Deception and trust, Family duty vs desire, Heritage vs individuality, Fear as catalyst, Love triangle tension, Memory and forgetting

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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The Boxtrolls

359. The Boxtrolls

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Stop-Motion Animation
6.8

20141h 37min

United States

Director: Graham Annable

In a town that believes box-wearing trolls steal children, an obsessed exterminator hunts them for power while hiding a dangerous cheese allergy. When a human boy raised by the Boxtrolls discovers his underground family vanishing, he climbs to the surface and crashes the town’s grand fair, where he must confront the lie that created the hunt.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Power and legitimacy, Fear of the other, Innovation versus prejudice, Coexistence through cooperation, Child agency and guardianship

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Amazon Video
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This Is Where I Leave You

360. This Is Where I Leave You

Drama Comedy Family Drama Ensemble Comedy
6.6

20141h 43min

United States

Director: Shawn Levy

When their father passes away, four grown, world-weary siblings return to their childhood home and are requested -- with an admonition -- to stay there together for a week, along with their free-speaking mother and a collection of spouses, exes and might-have-beens. As the brothers and sisters re-examine their shared history and the status of each tattered relationship among those who know and love them best, they reconnect in hysterically funny and emotionally significant ways.

Themes

Dysfunctional family dynamics, Affair shadow over marriage, Sit shiva tradition, Funeral and mourning, Pregnant status tension

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