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Movies with brazen vibe

Anora

1. Anora

Drama Comedy Romance Passionate Romance High-Concept Comedy
7.4
20242h 19min

Overview

A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.

Themes

Family control, Strip club economy, New year's eve pressure, Mansion power dynamics, Annulment interference, Class differences dynamics

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The Baytown Outlaws

2. The Baytown Outlaws

Action Comedy Crime Buddy Action Buddy Comedy
6.3
20121h 38min

Overview

When three redneck brothers agree to help a woman save her son from an abusive father, they become targets on the run from an odd cast of characters.

Themes

Family loyalty under pressure, Vigilante justice, Violence and retaliation, Wealth inheritance motive, Law enforcement conflict, Outsider alliances

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Kick-Ass

3. Kick-Ass

Action Crime Superhero Action Organized Crime
7.6
20101h 58min

Overview

Dave Lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a super-hero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Consequences of violence, Power and accountability, Rumor-driven belonging, Underdog vigilantism, Family vengeance dynamics

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Hustle & Flow

4. Hustle & Flow

Crime Drama Music Entertainment Industry Drama Organized Crime
7.3
20051h 56min

Overview

With help from his friends, a Memphis pimp in a mid-life crisis attempts to become a successful hip-hop emcee.

Themes

Midlife crisis drives ambition, Drug dealer impulses, Hip-hop aspiration grows, Rap music push, Prostitution risk rises, Pimp dynamics emerge

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Amazon Video
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fuboTV
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Party Monster

5. Party Monster

Comedy Drama Crime Thriller Dark Comedy
6.2
20031h 38min

Overview

The New York club scene of the 80s and 90s was a world like no other. Into this candy-colored, mirror ball playground stepped Michael Alig, a wannabe from nowhere special. Under the watchful eye of veteran club kid James St. James, Alig quickly rose to the top... and there was no place to go but down.

Themes

Social climbing dynamics, Nightlife subculture pressures, Loyalty under peer scrutiny, Substance abuse consequences, Performative identity and fame, Crime risk

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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The First Wives Club

6. The First Wives Club

Comedy Ensemble Comedy
6.5
19961h 42min

Overview

After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!

Themes

Deception as strategy, Financial leverage after marriage, Divorce driven empowerment, Female friendship under pressure, Midlife reinvention and resourcefulness

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Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

7. Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

Comedy Crime Parody
6.5
19961h 29min

Overview

When Ashtray moves to South Central L.A. to live with his father (who appears to be the same age he is) and grandmother (who likes to talk tough and smoke reefer), he falls in with his gang-banging cousin Loc Dog, who along with the requisite pistols and Uzi carries a thermo-nuclear warhead for self-defense. Will Ashtray be able to keep living the straight life?

Themes

Gang loyalty and conflict, Urban survival under pressure, Parenthood and responsibility under strain, Humor as social satire, Masculinity and bravado, Racial and social satire

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Apple TV
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