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Movies with witty vibe

A Cat in Paris

521. A Cat in Paris

Animation Comedy Family Animation Dark Comedy
6.9

20101h 10min

France, Netherlands

Director: Alain Gagnol

A thrilling mystery that unfurls in the alleys and on the rooftops of the French capital, Paris, over the course of one adventurous evening.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Loss and resilience, Family under threat, Deception and pursuit, Duty vs crime, Trust in guardians

Available on

Apple TV
Hoopla
Fandango At Home
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Tangled

522. Tangled

Animation Family Adventure Family Animation Coming-of-Age Adventure
7.7

20101h 40min

United States

Director: Byron Howard

Feisty teenager Rapunzel, who has long and magical hair, wants to go and see sky lanterns on her eighteenth birthday, but she's bound to a tower by her overprotective mother. She strikes a deal with Flynn Rider, a charming wanted thief, and the duo set off on an action-packed escapade.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Deception and betrayal, Coming of age pressures, Overprotective guardianship, Freedom vs confinement, Power tied to magic

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Names of Love

523. The Names of Love

Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Satire
7.1

20101h 40min

France

Director: Michel Leclerc

Bahia Benmahmoud, a free-spirited young woman, has a particular way of seeing political engagement, as she doesn't hesitate to sleep with those who don't agree with her to convert them to her cause - which is a lot of people, as all right-leaning people are concerned. Generally, it works pretty well. Until the day she meets Arthur Martin, a discreet forty-something who doesn't like taking risks. She imagines that with a name like that, he's got to be slightly fascist. But names are deceitful and appearances deceiving.

Themes

Oppositional politics tension, Political persuasion ethics, Appearances deceive in activism, Risk and partnership dynamics, Romantic manipulation, Societal gaze on activism

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Megamind

524. Megamind

Animation Action Comedy Family Science Fiction
7.3

20101h 36min

United States

Director: Tom McGrath

After Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain, defeats his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight, but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was.

Themes

Secret identity tension, Power vs responsibility, Saving the world, Alien baby presence, Antihero ethics, Gadget repurposing for good

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Life As We Know It

525. Life As We Know It

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.5

20101h 54min

United States

Director: Greg Berlanti

After a disastrous first date for caterer Holly and network sports director Messer, all they have in common is a dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in this world, Holly and Messer must set their differences aside. Juggling careers and social calendars, they'll have to find common ground while living under the same roof.

Themes

Financial pressure on parenting, Joint guardianship burden, Co-parenting under strain, Romantic tension in crisis, Ambition versus family duties, Work life balance under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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16 Wishes

526. 16 Wishes

Fantasy Drama Family Supernatural Fantasy Coming-of-Age Drama
5.4

20101h 30min

United States

Director: Peter DeLuise

The story about Abby Jensen, a girl who's been eager to reach her 16th birthday and has kept a secret wish list since she was a little girl. When the Big Day actually arrives, utter disaster strikes, leaving Abby to think her birthday is ruined. But when a mysterious box of magical birthday candles arrives to turn things around, Abby's 16 Wishes start to come true. Her day gets better and better...until she makes one wish that threatens to change everything.

Themes

High school rivalry, Magic as catalyst, Secret wish lists, Birthday party expectations, Adult autonomy consequences, Growing up pressures

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Fandango At Home
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The Social Network

527. The Social Network

Drama Professional Drama
7.8

20102h 1min

United States

Director: David Fincher

In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, Mark is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend.

Themes

Elite network competition, Ownership dilution, Partnership betrayal, Governance conflict, Legal proceedings, Techno entrepreneur ambition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Welcome to the South

528. Welcome to the South

Comedy Satire
6.6

20101h 42min

Germany, Italy

Director: Luca Miniero

Alberto, post office manager of a small town in Brianza, under pressure of his wife Sylvia, is willing to do anything to get the transfer to Milan. Even pretending to be disabled to climb in the ranking. But the trick does not work and as punishment, he is transferred in a small town in Campania, which to an inhabitant of the north is equivalent to a nightmare ...

Themes

Small town scrutiny, Postal worker role, Disability fraud, Media bias, Italian food culture, Cultural difference

Available on

Apple TV
Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
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Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

529. Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

Science Fiction Action Adventure Animation Superhero Action
7.1

20101h 19min

United States

Director: Lauren Montgomery

Batman discovers a mysterious teen-aged girl with superhuman powers and a connection to Superman. When the girl comes to the attention of Darkseid, the evil overlord of Apokolips, events take a decidedly dangerous turn.

Themes

Belonging and identity, Power and responsibility, Duty and sacrifice, Brainwashing and autonomy, Suspicion of outsiders, Leadership and allegiance, Mentor-protégé trust

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Easy A

530. Easy A

Comedy Satire
7.0

20101h 33min

United States

Director: Will Gluck

To avoid a boring trip with her friend’s parents, a girl makes up a story about weekend sexual adventures—without realizing it will completely change her status and reputation at school.

Themes

Social climbing, Peer pressure, Rumor dynamics, Public image

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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