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Killer Elite

1811. Killer Elite

Action Adventure Thriller Spy Action Revenge Thriller
6.4

20111h 56min

Australia, United States

Director: Gary McKendry

Based on a shocking true story, Killer Elite pits two of the world’s most elite operatives—Danny, an ex-special ops agent and Hunter, his longtime mentor—against the cunning leader of a secret military society. Covering the globe from Australia to Paris, London and the Middle East, Danny and Hunter are plunged into a highly dangerous game of cat and mouse—where the predators become the prey.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Secret society pressure, Revenge dynamics, Mercenary code conflict, International pursuit, Identity through roles

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Samsara

1812. Samsara

Documentary Nature & Wildlife Documentary
8.4

20111h 42min

Brazil, China

Director: Ron Fricke

Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.

Themes

Humanity's spirituality, Balance between mundane and miraculous, Global daily-life exposure, Sacred versus industrial landscapes, Transient beauty and endurance, Poetic documentary style

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Kanopy
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Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

1813. Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Drama Thriller Mystery Mind Game Thriller Investigation Mystery
7.0

20112h 7min

Germany, United Kingdom

Director: Tomas Alfredson

In the bleak days of the Cold War, espionage veteran George Smiley is forced from semi-retirement to uncover a Soviet mole within his former colleagues at the heart of MI6.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and cover stories, Bureaucratic suspicion and mistrust, Fragmented authority, Mole within the service, Information leaks risk

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

1814. Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

Drama Action Martial Arts Action Sports Competition
5.7

20111h 39min

United States

Director: Michael Jai White

Four fighters from different backgrounds come together to train under an ex MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other and the traitor in their midst.

Themes

Cooperation under pressure, Mentorship and accountability, Money versus sport, Competition and loyalty, Diverse backgrounds under strain, Betrayal within the group

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Warrior

1815. Warrior

Drama Action Sports Competition Martial Arts Action
8.1

20112h 20min

United States

Director: Gavin O'Connor

The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Alcoholism in family dynamics, Military past scrutiny, Financial strain and sacrifice, Sibling rivalry and reconciliation, Media attention pressure

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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The Descendants

1816. The Descendants

Comedy Drama Family Drama Dark Comedy
7.3

20111h 55min

United States

Director: Alexander Payne

With his wife Elizabeth on life support after a boating accident, Hawaiian land baron Matt King takes his daughters on a trip from Oahu to Kauai to confront a young real estate broker, who was having an affair with Elizabeth before her misfortune.

Themes

Intergenerational obligation, Secrecy and betrayal, Family estate vs market gain, Legal leverage under pressure, Care decisions under life risks, Trust and land ethics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Grave Encounters

1817. Grave Encounters

Thriller Horror Haunting Horror
6.1

20111h 33min

Canada

Director: Stuart Ortiz

A crew from a paranormal reality television show lock themselves in a haunted psychiatric hospital. They search for evidence of paranormal activity as they shoot what ends up becoming their final episode.

Themes

Survival under confinement, False appearances, Unethical medical practices, Illusory safety, Investigation and danger, Haunted spaces and corridors

Available on

Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Faust

1818. Faust

Fantasy Drama Dark Fantasy Tragic Drama
6.5

20112h 20min

Russia

Director: Aleksandr Sokurov

A doctor in early 19th-century Germany becomes infatuated with the sister of a man he unintentionally killed and bargains with the Devil incarnate to conjure their union in exchange for his soul.

Themes

Deals with the devil, Pursuit of knowledge, Desire versus duty, Science vs superstition, Folklore and myth, Ambition and consequence

Available on

Kanopy
Hoopla
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Kill List

1819. Kill List

Horror Thriller Crime Psychological Horror Revenge Thriller
6.4

20111h 35min

United Kingdom, Australia

Director: Ben Wheatley

Nearly a year after a botched job, a hitman takes a new assignment with the promise of a big payoff for three killings. What starts off as an easy task soon unravels, sending the killer into the heart of darkness.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Trauma under pressure, Family safety in danger, Cult ritual pressure, Betrayal within professional bonds

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Caller

1820. The Caller

Horror Thriller Mystery Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
6.0

20111h 32min

United Kingdom, Puerto Rico

Director: Matthew Parkhill

Troubled divorcee Mary Kee is tormented by a series of sinister phone calls from a mysterious woman. When the stranger reveals she's calling from the past, Mary tries to break off contact. But the caller doesn't like being ignored, and looks for revenge in a unique and terrifying way...

Themes

Abuse and control, Time intrusion, Deception and manipulation, Isolation and distrust, Haunting imagery, Psychological torment

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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