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The Bélier Family

1331. The Bélier Family

Comedy Music Drama Narrative Musical Family Drama
7.3

20141h 45min

France

Director: Eric Lartigau

The whole Bélier family is deaf, except for sixteen year old Paula who is the important translator in her parents' day to day life especially when it comes to matters concerning the family farm. When her music teacher discovers she has a fantastic singing voice and she gets an opportunity to enter a big Radio France contest the whole family's future is set up for big changes.

Themes

Coming of age tension, Family duty versus ambition, Talent as identity, Deaf family dynamics, Communication as lifeline, Artistic aspiration vs obligation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast

1332. Tinker Bell and the Legend of the NeverBeast

Adventure Animation Family Rescue Mission Adventure Family Animation
7.2

20141h 17min

United States

Director: Steve Loter

An ancient myth of a massive creature sparks the curiosity of Tinker Bell and her good friend Fawn, an animal fairy who’s not afraid to break the rules to help an animal in need. But this creature is not welcome in Pixie Hollow — and the scout fairies are determined to capture the mysterious beast, who they fear will destroy their home. Fawn must convince her fairy friends to risk everything to rescue the NeverBeast.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Acceptance of difference, Care for misunderstood beings, Rules vs compassion, Protecting a shared home, Trust through empathy

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Top Five

1333. Top Five

Drama Comedy Romance Satire Romantic Comedy
6.4

20141h 42min

United States

Director: Chris Rock

Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear but now he wants to be taken seriously. His passion project about the Haitian Revolution, a movie called Uprize, was panned by the NY Times film critic. A couple days before the wedding to his reality star fiancée, he's forced to spend the day with Chelsea Brown, a profile writer for the New York Times. Unexpectedly, he opens up to her, and as they wind their way across New York, he tries to get back in touch with his comedic roots.

Themes

Media scrutiny, Marriage expectations, Addiction and recovery, Career vs criticism, Celebrity image pressure, Artistic authenticity vs fame

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Wild

1334. Wild

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.1

20141h 55min

United States

Director: Jean-Marc Vallée

A woman with a tragic past decides to start her new life by hiking for one thousand miles on the Pacific Crest Trail.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Grief and memory, Divorce and rebuilding identity, Reconciliation with the past, Self-reinvention through challenge, Endurance in isolation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Black Sea

1335. Black Sea

Adventure Drama Thriller Treasure Hunt Survival Thriller
6.4

20141h 55min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Kevin Macdonald

A rogue submarine captain pulls together a misfit crew to go after a sunken treasure rumored to be lost in the depths of the Black Sea. As greed and desperation take control on-board their claustrophobic vessel, the increasing uncertainty of the mission causes the men to turn on each other to fight for their own survival.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Betrayal and manipulation, Risk and consequence, Greed vs survival, Cross-cultural crew dynamics, Isolation and claustrophobia

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Life Partners

1336. Life Partners

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.2

20141h 35min

United States

Director: Susanna Fogel

A 29-year-old lawyer and her lesbian best friend experience a dramatic shift in their longtime bond after one enters a serious relationship.

Themes

Family pressure, Career vs relationship, Social expectations in dating, Romance vs friendship, Jealousy and exclusion, Ambition and identity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Connection

1337. The Connection

Thriller Crime Action Narcotics Crime Investigation Suspense
7.1

20142h 15min

Belgium, France

Director: Cédric Jimenez

Newly transferred to the bustling port city of Marseille to assist with a crackdown on organized crime, energetic young magistrate Pierre Michel is given a rapid-fire tutorial on the ins and outs of an out-of-control drug trade. Pierre's wildly ambitious mission is to take on the French Connection, a highly organized operation that controls the city's underground heroin economy and is overseen by the notorious —and reputedly untouchable— Gaetan Zampa. Fearless, determined and willing to go the distance, Pierre plunges into an underworld world of insane danger and ruthless criminals.

Themes

Underground drug economy, Corruption within law enforcement, Loyalty and defection, Personal cost of duty, Illegal surveillance, Organized crime vs justice

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Parasyte: Part 1

1338. Parasyte: Part 1

Science Fiction Horror Action Drama Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
6.8

20141h 49min

Japan

Director: Takashi Yamazaki

Humanity is suffering from a series of mysterious murders across the globe, known as the 'Mincemeat murders'. High school student Izumi Shinichi has a parasite living off him, having replaced his right hand, and he might be the discoverer of truth.

Themes

Power and manipulation, Fear of the other, Body autonomy vs invasion, Dual consciousness conflict, Survival ethics under threat, Emotional estrangement

Available on

Fandango At Home
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Paddington

1339. Paddington

Comedy Adventure Family City Adventure Animal Companion Family
7.3

20141h 35min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Paul King

A young Peruvian bear travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the kindly Brown family, who offer him a temporary haven.

Themes

Power and control over animals, Archives and erased histories, Belonging in unfamiliar spaces, Outsiders and chosen family, Deception and risk in urban life, Resilience through shelter

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Against the Sun

1340. Against the Sun

War Adventure World War II Survival Adventure
6.5

20141h 39min

United States

Director: Brian Falk

A WWII pilot, bombardier, and radioman find themselves adrift on a lifeboat without food or water after being forced to ditch their plane during a scouting mission.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Survival under threat, Scarcity and desperation, Mistrust in crisis, Chance versus control, Isolation and endurance

Available on

Amazon Video
Kanopy
Hoopla
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