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The Hill

191. The Hill

History Drama Biographical History Coming-of-Age Drama
6.7

20232h 1min

United States

Director: Jeff Celentano

The story of Rickey Hill, who overcomes his physical disability and repairs his relationship with his father in a quest to become a major league baseball (MLB) player.

Themes

Family expectations under pressure, Deception within pivotal choices, Physical disability and perseverance, Faith and sport balance, Forged signatures and consequences, Resilience through mentorship

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

192. You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.0

20231h 43min

United States

Director: Sammi Cohen

Stacy and Lydia are BFFs who've always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. But things start to go comically awry when a popular boy and middle school drama threatens their friendship and their rite of passage.

Themes

Peer pressure in adolescence, Friendship under strain, Performative rituals vs authenticity, Deception and consequences, Family conflict over expectations, Communication misfires and apology

Available on

Netflix
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Gran Turismo

193. Gran Turismo

Adventure Action Drama Sports Competition Vehicle-Driven Action
7.1

20232h 15min

United States

Director: Neill Blomkamp

The ultimate wish-fulfillment tale of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won him a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional racecar driver.

Themes

Commercial appeal vs merit, Merit to profession, Industry skepticism toward simulators, Risk and accountability in sport, Selection pressure and training, Ambition vs family support

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Concrete Utopia

194. Concrete Utopia

Thriller Action Epic Action Survival Thriller
6.6

20232h 10min

South Korea

Director: Um Tae-hwa

The world has been reduced to rubble by a massive earthquake. While no one knows for sure how far the ruins stretch, or what the cause of the earthquake may be, in the heart of Seoul there is only one apartment building left standing. It is called Hwang Gung Apartments. As time passes, outsiders start coming in to Hwang Gung Apartments trying to escape the extreme cold. Before long, the apartment residents are unable to cope with the increasing numbers. Feeling a threat to their very survival, the residents enact a special measure.

Themes

Resource scarcity, Deception within leadership, Leadership legitimacy, Crowd dynamics, Survival hierarchy, Outsider exclusion

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
blue TV
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The Last Voyage of the Demeter

195. The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Horror Fantasy Vampire Horror
6.1

20231h 59min

Germany, India

Director: André Øvredal

The crew of the merchant ship Demeter attempts to survive the ocean voyage from Carpathia to London as they are stalked each night by a merciless presence onboard the ship.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Science vs superstition, Loss and sacrifice, Unknown threat aboard, Dread of the other, Transformation by bite

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Yannick

196. Yannick

Comedy Drama Thriller Parody Entertainment Industry Drama
7.0

20231h 7min

France

Director: Quentin Dupieux

In the middle of a performance of the play "Le Cocu", a bad boulevard comedy at a Parisian theatre, Yannick gets up and interrupts the show to take the evening back in hand.

Themes

Improvisation under pressure, Power dynamics under threat, Control of narrative, Boredom vs spectacle, Entertainment as escape, Audience manipulation

Available on

MUBI
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Happiness for Beginners

197. Happiness for Beginners

Romance Adventure Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy
6.1

20231h 43min

United States

Director: Vicky Wight

At a crossroads after her divorce, a schoolteacher ventures toward a fresh start in life — and love — when she signs up for a grueling group hiking trip.

Themes

Divorce as catalyst, Group trek resilience, Care under physical strain, Romantic tension amid isolation, Self-discovery through challenge, Memory shaping courage

Available on

Netflix
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Sound of Freedom

198. Sound of Freedom

Action Drama One-Person Army Psychological Drama
7.6

20232h 11min

United States

Director: Alejandro Monteverde

The story of Tim Ballard, a former US government agent, who quits his job in order to devote his life to rescuing children from global sex traffickers.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Family separation and resilience, Child trafficking global reach, Legal reform after exposure, Covert rescue operations, Bureaucratic resistance vs action

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Passages

199. Passages

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Relationship Drama
6.6

20231h 32min

France

Director: Ira Sachs

Tomas and Martin are a gay couple living in Paris whose marriage is thrown into crisis when Tomas impulsively begins a passionate affair with young schoolteacher Agathe. But when Martin begins an affair of his own, Tomas must confront life decisions he may be unprepared—or unwilling—to deal with.

Themes

Love triangle dynamics, Pregnancy pressures, Lgbt relationship strain, Infidelity tension, Public image vs intimacy, Abortion decisions

Available on

Apple TV
Fandango At Home
MUBI
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Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

200. Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken

Animation Family Fantasy Comedy Family Animation
5.7

20231h 31min

United States

Director: Kirk DeMicco

Ruby Gillman, a sweet and awkward high school student, discovers she's a direct descendant of the warrior kraken queens. The kraken are sworn to protect the oceans of the world against the vain, power-hungry mermaids. Destined to inherit the throne from her commanding grandmother, Ruby must use her newfound powers to protect those she loves most.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Betrayal and deception, Belonging and identity, Coming of age, Generational legacy, Duty to protect the ocean

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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