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Zambezia

1. Zambezia

Comedy Animation Adventure Family Family Animation
5.7
20121h 23min

Overview

Set in a bustling bird city on the edge of the majestic Victoria Falls, "Zambezia" is the story of Kai - a naïve, but high-spirited young falcon who travels to the bird city of "Zambezia" where he discovers the truth about his origins and, in defending the city, learns how to be part of a community.

Themes

Intergroup alliance, Belonging through community, Leadership under threat, Deception within families, Founder legacy and origins, Parental boundary control

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Three Stooges

2. The Three Stooges

Comedy Parody
5.2
20121h 32min

Overview

Left on the doorstep of an orphanage run by nuns, three newborn knuckleheads grow up to be finger-poking, nyuk-nyuking janitors named Larry, Curly and Moe. When they learn that financial problems will soon force the only home they've ever known to close, the trio sets out to raise $830,000 in one month. Out in the world for the very first time, the three innocent bumblers become embroiled in a murder plot and find stardom on a TV reality show.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception as strategy, Emergent fame through reality tv, Collective risk under constraint, Financial strain on care homes, Exploitation of vulnerable institutions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Arthur Christmas

3. Arthur Christmas

Drama Animation Family Comedy Family Animation
7.1
20111h 37min

Overview

For hundreds of years, the Claus family has delegated the title "Santa" to a chosen few of its members, which can be passed down upon retirement. Each Christmas, Santa and his vast army of highly trained elves produce gifts and distribute them around the world in a one-night high-tech operation. However, when one of 600 million children to receive a gift from Santa on Christmas Eve is missed, it is deemed ‘acceptable’ to all but one—Arthur Claus, the current Santa’s misfit son deemed ineligible for the title, who executes an unauthorised rookie mission to get the last present halfway around the globe before dawn on Christmas morning.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Tradition vs modernization, Error tolerance in service, Family pressure and responsibility, Hereditary duty vs merit, Technology vs magic

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Crazy, Stupid, Love.

4. Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
7.4
20111h 58min

Overview

Cal’s perfect suburban life collapses into a lonely apartment and a barstool confessional. Trapped in middle-aged heartbreak, he lets a slick womanizer rebuild him from the ground up, one reckless pickup at a time, until his new persona crashes headfirst into the family he’s desperate not to lose.

Themes

Parental expectations, Marital strain, Midlife crisis, Friendship and loyalty, Mentorship and influence, Deceit in romance

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Larry Crowne

5. Larry Crowne

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.1
20111h 38min

Overview

When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher.

Themes

Loss of job reinvention, Local college immersion, Scooter riders club, Economics class insights, Diner job transition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Cars 2

6. Cars 2

Animation Family Adventure Comedy Family Animation
6.2
20111h 46min

Overview

Star race car Lightning McQueen and his pal Mater head overseas to compete in the World Grand Prix race. But the road to the championship becomes rocky as Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Trust vs deception, Loyalty and reconciliation, Espionage within competition, High-stakes racing pressure, Corporate fuel manipulation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Kung Fu Panda 2

7. Kung Fu Panda 2

Animation Family Comedy Family Animation Buddy Comedy
7.3
20111h 31min

Overview

Po and his friends fight to stop a peacock villain from conquering China with a deadly new weapon, but first the Dragon Warrior must come to terms with his past.

Themes

Power and responsibility, Teamwork under pressure, Mentors and doubt, Heritage and destiny, Belief over fear, Past betrayal and trust

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Something Borrowed

8. Something Borrowed

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
5.8
20111h 52min

Overview

Though Rachel is a successful attorney and a loyal, generous friend, she is still single. After one drink too many at her 30th-birthday celebration, Rachel unexpectedly falls into bed with her longtime crush, Dex -- who happens to be engaged to her best friend, Darcy. Ramifications of the liaison threaten to destroy the women's lifelong friendship, while Ethan, Rachel's confidant, harbors a potentially explosive secret of his own.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Deception and disclosure, Romance versus friendship, Pregnancy and commitment, Wedding obligations and choice, Secret crush dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Prom

9. Prom

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
5.4
20111h 44min

Overview

At “Prom,” every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. As the big dance approaches for Nova Prescott, it’s a battle of wills as she finds herself drawn to the guy who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Fellow seniors Mei and Tyler harbor secrets, while others face all the insecurity and anticipation that surrounds one of high school’s most seminal events.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Social expectations in adolescence, Identity through social ritual, Romantic competition and ambiguity, Parental influence and protection, Peer relationship dynamics

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Winnie the Pooh

10. Winnie the Pooh

Animation Family Comedy Adventure Family Animation
7.1
20111h 3min

Overview

During an ordinary day in Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie the Pooh sets out to find some honey. Misinterpreting a note from Christopher Robin, Owl convinces Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Piglet, Kanga, Roo, and Eeyore that their young friend has been captured by a creature named "Backson" and they set out to rescue him.

Themes

Group solidarity under pressure, Honey as motivation, Note misread, Small acts of bravery, Playful collaboration, Uncertainty and fear

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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