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Thunderstruck

1721. Thunderstruck

Comedy Family Parent-Child Family High-Concept Comedy
5.1

20121h 34min

United States

Director: John Whitesell

After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.

Themes

Coaching and mentorship under change, Adolescent pressure and belonging, Identity through ability, Performance tracking and scrutiny, Competition and jealousy, Talent transfer dynamics, Team leadership under upheaval

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Erased

1722. Erased

Action Thriller Spy Action Cover-Up Thriller
6.0

20121h 40min

Belgium, Canada

Director: Philipp Stölzl

A former agent of the CIA and his estranged daughter go on the run after his employers target them for assassination.

Themes

Corporate conspiracy, Arms trafficking networks, Cover up and deception, Family under threat, Loyalty vs self-preservation, Ethical tensions in security work

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Broken

1723. Broken

Drama Tragic Drama
7.2

20121h 31min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Rufus Norris

Three suburban English families' lives intertwine with tragic consequences.

Themes

Family dynamics, Mental health stigma, Bullying and social pressure, False accusations and consequences, Diabetes under stress, Parental relationship tension

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Kanopy
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Hit & Run

1724. Hit & Run

Action Comedy Romance Vehicle-Driven Action Buddy Comedy
6.1

20121h 40min

United States

Director: David Palmer

When former getaway driver Charlie Bronson jeopardises his Witness Protection Plan identity in order to help his girlfriend get to Los Angeles, the feds and Charlie's former gang chase them on the road.

Themes

Trust under surveillance, Romance under threat, Deception under pressure, Pursuit and escape, Loyalty versus betrayal, Protective identity pressure

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Side by Side

1725. Side by Side

Documentary Biographical Documentary
7.6

20121h 39min

United States

Director: Christopher Kenneally

Since the invention of cinema, the standard format for recording moving images has been film. Over the past two decades, a new form of digital filmmaking has emerged, creating a groundbreaking evolution in the medium. Keanu Reeves explores the development of cinema and the impact of digital filmmaking via in-depth interviews with Hollywood masters, such as James Cameron, David Fincher, David Lynch, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, George Lucas, Steven Soderbergh, and many more.

Themes

Digital vs film, Future vision, Artistic revolution, Workflows and craft, Artistic legacy, Technological impact

Available on

Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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My Fake Fiance

1726. My Fake Fiance

TV Movie Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
6.3

20121h 35min

United States

Director: Gil Junger

Jennifer and Vince, virtual strangers, find themselves strapped for cash and decide to stage a fake engagement and wedding just for the gifts

Themes

Gifts vs reality, Financial strain, Social performance, Pretend relationship, Trust under test, Family obligations

Available on

fuboTV
YouTube TV
Freeform
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The Odd Life of Timothy Green

1727. The Odd Life of Timothy Green

Fantasy Drama Comedy Family Supernatural Fantasy
6.6

20121h 45min

United States

Director: Peter Hedges

A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears.

Themes

Community resilience, Family dynamics under strain, Unconventional parenthood, Infertility and longing, Industrial decline

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Campaign

1728. The Campaign

Comedy Satire
6.1

20121h 25min

United States

Director: Jay Roach

Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

Themes

Political corruption, Media manipulation, Election rigging, Outsourcing and jobs, Image-driven campaigning, Public trust and accountability

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Sapphires

1729. The Sapphires

Comedy Drama Historical Drama Ensemble Comedy
7.0

20121h 43min

Australia

Director: Wayne Blair

It's 1968, and four young, talented Australian Aboriginal girls learn about love, friendship, and war when they entertain the US troops in Vietnam as singing group The Sapphires.

Themes

Leadership under strain, Intergenerational displacement and policy impact, Family separation and belonging, Indigenous identity under pressure, Cross-cultural belonging and heritage, Performance as survival strategy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Expendables 2

1730. The Expendables 2

Action Adventure Thriller Military Action Adventure Epic
6.6

20121h 43min

United States, Bulgaria

Director: Simon West

Mr. Church reunites the Expendables for what should be an easy paycheck, but when one of their men is murdered on the job, their quest for revenge puts them deep in enemy territory and up against an unexpected threat.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Revenge as motive, Mercenary ethics, Black market weapons, Oppression of workers

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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