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Ride Along

111. Ride Along

Action Comedy Buddy Action Buddy Comedy
6.1

20141h 39min

United States

Director: Tim Story

For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister, Angela. When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he's earned the seasoned policeman's respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it.

Themes

Deception and trust, Mentor trainee tension, Family obligation and duty, Mismatched partnership, Risk and accountability, Humor under pressure

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Saving Mr. Banks

112. Saving Mr. Banks

Comedy Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
7.5

20132h 6min

Australia, United Kingdom

Director: John Lee Hancock

Author P.L. Travers looks back on her childhood while reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.

Themes

Parental influence on art, Memory shaping creative work, Artistic control vs studio demands, Pen-name and identity, Adaptation ethics and openness, Outsider perspective in familiar stories

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In a peaceful little clearing, the remains of a hastily abandoned picnic sparks a battle between two tribes of ants. A bold young ladybug finds himself caught in the middle. He befriends the leader of the black ants, Mandible, and helps him save the anthill from the assault of the terrible red ant warriors, led by the fearful Butor. A fantastic journey at ground level.

Themes

Survival through collaboration, Group alliance under pressure, External threats and resilience, Leadership and coalition building, Resource competition between groups, Intergroup aggression and defense

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Austenland

114. Austenland

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
6.3

20131h 37min

United States

Director: Jerusha Hess

An ordinary modern woman who adores Jane Austen’s novels can’t seem to find her own love: every date feels bland and uninteresting. So she decides to head to Austenland—a themed park where guests live in a manor under conditions inspired by the 19th century, immersing themselves in the atmosphere of their favorite novels.

Themes

Class inequality, Appearance vs reality, Social performance, Romance as currency, Authenticity under pressure, Deception and desire

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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

115. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Adventure Family Fantasy Treasure Hunt Mythological Fantasy
5.7

20131h 46min

United States

Director: Thor Freudenthal

In their quest to confront the ultimate evil, Percy and his friends battle swarms of mythical creatures to find the mythical Golden Fleece and to stop an ancient evil from rising.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Family bonds and belonging, Quest and self-discovery, Half-blood identity tension, Adventure through danger, Prophecy shaped destiny

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The Smurfs 2

116. The Smurfs 2

Fantasy Family Comedy Animation Parent-Child Family
5.3

20131h 45min

United States, Canada

Director: Raja Gosnell

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

Themes

Adventure under pressure, Child friendly humor, Family comedy, Fantasy magic, Interdimensional travel, Teamwork and resilience

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My Mom Is a Character

117. My Mom Is a Character

Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.8

20131h 25min

Brazil

Director: André Pellenz

After another spat with her kids, Dona Hermínia decides to take some time off from them and hides away in her aunt's house, where she reminisces about her kids in an age when they still needed her.

Themes

Work life balance, Family conflict, Intergenerational memory, Urban social pressures, Parental independence, Self reflection


Monsters University

118. Monsters University

Animation Family Family Animation
7.2

20131h 44min

United States

Director: Dan Scanlon

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Themes

Trust and betrayal, Rivalry vs collaboration, Underdog team formation, Competition and energy, Legacy vs self-made success, Adaptation and role switching

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My Little Pony: Equestria Girls

119. My Little Pony: Equestria Girls

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Music
6.3

20131h 12min

United States, Canada

Director: Jayson Thiessen

Via a magic mirror, Twilight Sparkle travels into an alternate universe in order to recover a crown that was stolen from the Crystal Empire. Upon her arrival she is horrified to learn that she has turned into a human.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Peer group dynamics, Deception and misperception, Identity through performance, Another dimension tension, Prom as social theater

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Escape from Planet Earth

120. Escape from Planet Earth

Animation Comedy Adventure Family Science Fiction
5.8

20131h 29min

Canada, United States

Director: Cal Brunker

Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Duty vs family, Deception in leadership, Resilience under threat, Cross-species cooperation, Alien tech exploitation

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