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Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

1. Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
5.8
20221h 34min

Overview

A hard-on-his-luck hound finds himself in a town full of cats in need of a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's wicked plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant mentor, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day.

Themes

Collective defense under threat, Legitimacy through action, Deception in governance, Honor vs obligation, Resilience of community, Ego vs leadership

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Minions: The Rise of Gru

2. Minions: The Rise of Gru

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Science Fiction
6.5
20221h 27min

Overview

A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Loyalty tested by minions, Ambition via pet rock, Sequel shaped by 1970s, Betrayal by a supervillain, Belonging via minions, Identity shift through competition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The Bad Guys

3. The Bad Guys

Family Comedy Crime Adventure Animation
6.9
20221h 40min

Overview

When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Societal expectations, Loyalty versus betrayal, Group cohesion under pressure, Public perception vs reform, Agency through action

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

4. Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

Animation Comedy Family Adventure Fantasy
6.0
20221h 32min

Overview

When Van Helsing's mysterious invention, the "Monsterfication Ray," goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster. In their new mismatched bodies, Drac and Johnny must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it's too late, and before they drive each other crazy.

Themes

Identity through transformation, Belonging beyond form, Trust under deception, Ownership and legitimacy, Family acceptance, Resilience through collaboration

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Sing 2

5. Sing 2

Family Comedy Music Animation Family Animation
7.3
20211h 50min

Overview

Buster and his new cast now have their sights set on debuting a new show at the Crystal Tower Theater in glamorous Redshore City. But with no connections, he and his singers must sneak into the Crystal Entertainment offices, run by the ruthless wolf mogul Jimmy Crystal, where the gang pitches the ridiculous idea of casting the lion rock legend Clay Calloway in their show. Buster must embark on a quest to find the now-isolated Clay and persuade him to return to the stage.

Themes

Deception and rivalry, Sequel fueled ambition, Stage driven collaboration under pressure, Creative collaboration under threat, Audience empowerment through spectacle, Romance amid performance goals

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Love Hard

6. Love Hard

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.3
20211h 45min

Overview

An LA girl, unlucky in love, falls for an East Coast guy on a dating app and decides to surprise him for Christmas, only to discover that she's been catfished. But the object of her affection actually lives in the same town, and the guy who duped her offers to set them up if she pretends to be his own girlfriend for the holidays.

Themes

Deceptive appearances, Honesty under pressure, Online dating deception, Holiday relationship pressures, Family approval pressures, Performative romance

Available on

Netflix
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Ron's Gone Wrong

7. Ron's Gone Wrong

Animation Science Fiction Family Comedy Family Animation
7.1
20211h 47min

Overview

In a world where walking, talking, digitally connected bots have become children's best friends, an 11-year-old finds that his robot buddy doesn't quite work the same as the others do.

Themes

Technology-mediated friendship, Privacy vs profit, Corporate control over childhood, Belonging and social longing, Authentic connection vs engineered companionship, Surveillance capitalism

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Spoiled Brats

8. Spoiled Brats

Comedy Satire
6.1
20211h 35min

Overview

The billionaire is tired of the whims of his own children and decides to teach them a lesson. He announces to them that he has become bankrupt. Now spoiled teenagers will have to do what they have never done: go to work, learn to love and value life.

Themes

Family relationships, Sibling dynamics, Working field pressure, Bankrupt pivot, Millionaire tricked, Hardness of life

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Netflix
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PAW Patrol: The Movie

9. PAW Patrol: The Movie

Family Comedy Adventure Animation City Adventure
6.1
20211h 26min

Overview

Ryder and the pups are called to Adventure City to stop Mayor Humdinger from turning the bustling metropolis into a state of chaos.

Themes

Power and responsibility, Teamwork under pressure, Mentorship and training, Self-worth and capability, Overcoming being overlooked, Bullying and belonging

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

10. Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop

Animation Romance Drama Anime Bittersweet Romance
6.8
20211h 28min

Overview

After meeting one day, a shy boy who expresses himself through haiku and a bubbly but self-conscious girl share a brief, magical summer.

Themes

Teenage romance under pressure, Art as communication, Insecurity and self-expression, Music as connection, Perseverance through awkwardness, Small-town slice of life

Available on

Netflix
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