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Movies with competitive vibe

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Comedy Family Awkward Comedy Parent-Child Family
6.2
20101h 32min

Overview

Greg Heffley is headed for big things, but first he has to survive the scariest, most humiliating experience of any kid’s life – middle school! That won’t be easy, considering he’s surrounded by hairy-freckled morons, wedgie-loving bullies and a moldy slice of cheese with nuclear cooties!

Themes

Peer pressure and conformity, Belonging and exclusion, Classroom social ladder, Identity within adolescence, Popularity through performance, Group dynamics and mischief

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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High School Musical 2

2. High School Musical 2

Comedy Drama Family Music Romance
5.3
20071h 51min

Overview

The East High Wildcats are gearing up for big fun as they land the coolest summer jobs imaginable. Troy, Gabriella, Chad, and Taylor have scored sweet gigs at the Lava Springs Country Club owned by Sharpay and Ryan's family. Sharpay's first rule of business: Get Troy. As Troy experiences a life of privilege he's never known, will he give up the Wildcats and Gabriella to rise to the top?

Themes

Class inequality, Social climbing, Authority vs independence, Privilege vs loyalty, Manipulation and scheming, Competition and teamwork

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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Stomp the Yard

3. Stomp the Yard

Drama Music Coming-of-Age Drama Dance-Centered Music Film
5.4
20071h 54min

Overview

After the death of his younger brother, a troubled 19-year-old street dancer from Los Angeles is able to bypass juvenile hall by enrolling in the historically black, Truth University in Atlanta, Georgia. But his efforts to get an education and woo the girl he likes are sidelined when he is courted by the top two campus fraternities, both of which want and need his fierce street-style dance moves to win the highly coveted national step show competition.

Themes

"movie: stomp the yard. genres: drama, Music, Drama, Music main themes: daughter, Loss of loved one, Love at first sight, Daughter, Loss of loved one, Love at first sight full keywords list: daughter, Loss of loved one, Love at first sight, Breakdance. concept analysis: the film explores themes of resilience and personal growth in the face of tragedy, Highlighting the importance of community and belonging. it also examines the cultural significance of african-american fraternities and the transformative power of dance as a means of expression and connection."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Roll Bounce

4. Roll Bounce

Comedy Drama Family Coming-of-Age Drama
6.2
20051h 52min

Overview

In the summer of 1978, a teenager and his group of friends face new challenges when their neighborhood roller-skating rink closes, forcing them to visit a different rink.

Themes

Family loss and resilience, Economic strain at home, Belonging vs exclusion, Peer rivalry and respect, Adaptation to new environments, Team loyalty under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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