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Kneecap

111. Kneecap

Music Comedy Drama Narrative Musical Parody
7.6

20241h 45min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Rich Peppiatt

When fate brings Belfast teacher JJ into the orbit of self-confessed "low life scum" Naoise and Liam Óg, the needle drops on a hip-hop act like no other. Rapping in their native Irish, they lead a movement to save their mother tongue.

Themes

Language act activism, Language preservation through art, Political expression through music, Anti-establishment resistance, Art as social movement, Youth culture and identity

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Trap

112. Trap

Crime Horror Thriller Psychological Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.8

20241h 45min

United States

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

A father and teen daughter attend a pop concert, where they realize they're at the center of a dark and sinister event.

Themes

Obsession and control, Deception and exposure, Family loyalty under threat, Double life tension, Backstage exit pressure, Celebrity influence and manipulation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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My Spy The Eternal City

113. My Spy The Eternal City

Action Comedy Family Spy Action Buddy Comedy
5.7

20241h 52min

United States

Director: Peter Segal

JJ, a veteran CIA agent, reunites with his protégé Sophie, in order to prevent a catastrophic nuclear plot targeting the Vatican.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Loyalty under danger, Intergenerational mentorship, Duty vs protection, Supervision vs independence, Youth agency under risk

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Sing Sing

114. Sing Sing

Drama Entertainment Industry Drama
7.6

20241h 47min

United States

Director: Greg Kwedar

Divine G, imprisoned at Sing Sing for a crime he didn't commit, finds purpose by acting in a theatre group alongside other incarcerated men in this story of resilience, humanity, and the transformative power of art.

Themes

Identity through performance, Mentorship and leadership, Art as transformation, Resilience through group work, Confinement and rehabilitation, Rivalry and collaboration

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Longlegs

115. Longlegs

Crime Horror Thriller Serial Killer Crime Psychological Horror
6.6

20241h 41min

Canada, United States

Director: Osgood Perkins

FBI Agent Lee Harker is a gifted new recruit assigned to the unsolved case of an elusive serial killer. As the case takes complex turns, unearthing evidence of the occult, Harker discovers a personal connection to the merciless killer and must race against time to stop him before he claims the lives of another innocent family.

Themes

Memory and trauma, Investigation pressure, Occult manipulation, Familial violence, Haunted objects, Coded messages

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Twisters

116. Twisters

Action Thriller Epic Action Survival Thriller
6.5

20242h 3min

United States

Director: Lee Isaac Chung

As storm season intensifies, the paths of former storm chaser Kate Carter and reckless social-media superstar Tyler Owens collide when terrifying phenomena never seen before are unleashed. The pair and their competing teams find themselves squarely in the paths of multiple storm systems converging over central Oklahoma in the fight of their lives.

Themes

Loss and trauma, Risk management under crisis, Profit at disaster cost, Teamwork vs rivalry, Celebrity influence vs science, Public funding and research incentives

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Count of Monte Cristo

117. The Count of Monte Cristo

Adventure Action Drama Adventure Epic Epic Action
7.6

20242h 58min

France, Belgium

Director: Alexandre de La Patellière

Edmond Dantès becomes the target of a sinister plot and is arrested on his wedding day for a crime he did not commit. After 14 years in the island prison of Château d’If, he manages a daring escape. Now rich beyond his dreams, he assumes the identity of the Count of Monte-Cristo and exacts his revenge on the three men who betrayed him.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Betrayal and trust, Identity through disguise, Wrongful imprisonment, Revenge through ascent, Wealth as instrument

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

118. Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1

Western Drama Western Epic Historical Drama
6.6

20243h 2min

United States

Director: Kevin Costner

In 1859, families discover the lure of the Old West as they settle in territories from Wyoming to Kansas. Meanwhile, a gruff cowboy finds himself on the run with a prostitute and a young boy after killing a fellow gunman.

Themes

War profiteering, Frontier expansion, Moral restraint in warfare, Manifest destiny, Indigenous conflict, Coexistence vs raids

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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A Quiet Place: Day One

119. A Quiet Place: Day One

Horror Science Fiction Thriller Alien Horror Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
6.3

20241h 40min

United States

Director: Michael Sarnoski

As New York City is invaded by alien creatures who hunt by sound, a woman named Sam fights to survive with her cat.

Themes

Hope amid catastrophe, Survival under sound-based threat, Memory as resilience, Refuge in ruins, Silence as shield and trap, Companionship in crisis

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

120. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Action Comedy Crime Epic Action Parody
6.4

20241h 55min

United States

Director: Mark Molloy

Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Corruption and accountability, Family bonds under danger, Improvised teamwork under threat, Framing and misdirection, Cartel influence on law enforcement

Available on

Netflix
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