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Avatar: Fire and Ash

1. Avatar: Fire and Ash

Science Fiction Adventure Fantasy Epic Sci-Fi Adventure Epic
7.5
20253h 18min

Overview

In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

Themes

Grief and family resilience, External threat and clan alliance, Pacifism vs violence, Exploitation of sacred lifeforms, Ecological warfare and rebellion, Leadership and loyalty under peril


The Family Plan 2

2. The Family Plan 2

Action Comedy Buddy Action Awkward Comedy
5.6
20251h 46min

Overview

Now that Dan's assassin days are behind him, all he wants for Christmas is quality time with his kids. But when he learns his daughter has her own plans, he books a family trip to London—putting them all in the crosshairs of an unexpected enemy.

Themes

Loyalty vs betrayal, Family under pressure, Deception within kinship, Risk management in crisis, Hidden legacy and inheritance, Surveillance networks and control

Available on

Apple TV
Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Nuremberg

3. Nuremberg

History Drama Historical Event Legal Drama
7.4
20252h 28min

Overview

In postwar Germany, an American psychiatrist must determine whether Nazi prisoners are fit to go on trial for war crimes, and finds himself in a complex battle of intellect and ethics with Hermann Göring, Hitler's right-hand man.

Themes

Based on novel or book, Military justice under pressure, Post world war ii consequences, Ethics under interrogation, 1940s courtroom tension, Historical drama framing

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

4. Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere

Drama Music Entertainment Industry Drama Music Biopic
6.9
20252h

Overview

Bruce Springsteen, a young musician on the cusp of global superstardom, struggles to reconcile the pressures of success with the ghosts of his past.

Themes

Mental health struggle, Pressures of fame, Artistic integrity vs commerce, Blue-collar artistry, Isolation under spotlight, Self-doubt and therapy, Family memory burden

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Regretting You

5. Regretting You

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Family Drama
6.0
20251h 56min

Overview

Morgan Grant and her daughter Clara explore what's left behind after a devastating accident reveals a shocking betrayal and forces them to confront family secrets, redefine love, and rediscover each other.

Themes

Family secrets under pressure, Grief and resilience, Mother daughter bonds, Romantic tension under scrutiny, Deception and consequences

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Black Phone 2

6. Black Phone 2

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.1
20251h 54min

Overview

Four years after escaping The Grabber, Finney Blake is struggling with his life after captivity. When his sister Gwen begins receiving calls in her dreams from the black phone and seeing disturbing visions of three boys being stalked at a winter camp, the siblings become determined to solve the mystery and confront a killer who has grown more powerful in death and more significant to them than either could imagine.

Themes

Survival under isolation, Sibling relationship, Intergenerational trauma, Family dynamics under strain, Child abuse, Dream-driven confrontation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Our Fault

7. Our Fault

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Relationship Drama
5.3
20251h 52min

Overview

Jenna and Lion's wedding brings about the long-awaited reunion between Noah and Nick after their breakup. Nick's inability to forgive Noah stands as an insurmountable barrier. He, heir to his grandfather's businesses, and she, starting her professional life, resist fueling a flame that's still alive. But now that their paths have crossed again, will love be stronger than resentment?

Themes

Reunion under pressure, Pregnancy complicates romance, Inheritance and career tension, Trust amid conflict, Family obligations vs independence, Resentment versus commitment

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Roofman

8. Roofman

Crime Comedy Drama Heist Dark Comedy
7.0
20252h 6min

Overview

A former Army Ranger and struggling father turns to robbing McDonald’s restaurants by cutting holes in their roofs, earning him the nickname 'Roofman'. After escaping prison, he secretly lives inside a Toys “R” Us for six months, surviving undetected while planning his next move. But when he falls for a divorced mom drawn to his undeniable charm, his double life begins to unravel, setting off a compelling and suspenseful game of cat and mouse as his past closes in.

Themes

Economic desperation, Double life tension, Consequences of crime, Deception in love, Family responsibility, Routine manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Caramelo

9. Caramelo

Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Family Drama
7.1
20251h 41min

Overview

After a life-changing diagnosis, a promising chef finds hope and humor with the help of a fur-midable dog friend.

Themes

Humor as coping, Career disruption, Dog companionship, Diagnosis and resilience, Friendship through hardship, Rediscovery of purpose

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Die My Love

10. Die My Love

Drama Psychological Drama
6.1
20251h 59min

Overview

After inheriting a remote Montana house, Jackson moves there from New York with his partner Grace, and the couple soon welcome a child. As Jackson becomes increasingly absent and rural isolation sets in, Grace struggles with loneliness, creative frustration, and unresolved emotional wounds. What begins as an attempt at renewal gradually turns into an intense psychological descent, placing strain on their relationship and exposing the fragile balance between love, identity, and motherhood.

Themes

Mental health pressures, Abandonment and attachment, Domestic confinement, Pregnancy and loneliness, Marital strain under isolation, Surrealism in domestic life

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Fandango At Home
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