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Fractured

101. Fractured

Thriller Drama Cover-Up Thriller Family Drama
6.5

20191h 41min

United States

Director: Brad Anderson

During a trip, a couple is forced to visit a hospital after an accident involving their daughter. Waking up in a visitors’ chair, the man suddenly learns that his wife and daughter have vanished—along with all records of their visit.

Themes

Perception vs reality, Grief and memory, Family fragility, Institutional power, Trauma denial, Trust vs doubt

Available on

Netflix
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And Then We Danced

102. And Then We Danced

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
7.6

20191h 53min

France, Georgia

Director: Levan Akin

Merab, a devoted dancer, has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli, sparks both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause Merab to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships.

Themes

Family pressure, Tradition vs modernity, Homophobia constraints, Artistic ambition vs identity, Secret romance, Competition and rivalry in the arts

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Heroic Losers

103. Heroic Losers

Comedy Thriller Satire Political Thriller
7.2

20191h 56min

Argentina, Spain

Director: Sebastián Borensztein

In a town in the Northwest of the province of Buenos Aires, a group of neighbors is organized to recover the economy of the area, but when the corralito is implemented in the country and they suffer a fraud, their hopes disappear. Now, they will unite to recover the lost money and give the blow of their lives to their greatest enemy.

Themes

Trust and betrayal dynamics, Deception within institutions, Collective action under pressure, Risk and improvisation under crime, Economic precarity under crisis, Recovery through collective effort

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Apple TV
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Otherhood

104. Otherhood

Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.1

20191h 40min

United States

Director: Cindy Chupack

Feeling forgotten on Mother's Day, three best friends leave the suburbs and drive to New York City to surprise their adult sons.

Themes

Intergenerational recognition pressure, Parental boundaries redefined, Mothers seeking presence, Donor family revelations, Adult children relationships, Mending through disclosure

Available on

Netflix
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The Peanut Butter Falcon

105. The Peanut Butter Falcon

Adventure Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Adventure Buddy Comedy
7.6

20191h 37min

United States

Director: Tyler Nilson

A down-on-his-luck crab fisherman embarks on a journey to get a young man with Down syndrome to a professional wrestling school in rural North Carolina and away from the retirement home where he’s lived for the past two and a half years.

Themes

Chosen family, Confinement pressure, Care system escape, Roadbound companionship, Unconventional mentorship, Disability empowerment

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Luce

106. Luce

Drama Thriller Political Drama Political Thriller
6.6

20191h 49min

United States, China

Director: Julius Onah

A star athlete and top student, Luce's idealized image is challenged by one of his teachers when his unsettling views on political violence come to light, putting a strain on family bonds while igniting intense debates on race and identity.

Themes

Academic pressure, Racial identity pressures, Family loyalty under scrutiny, Perceived privilege and bias, Tokenism vs merit, Public image vs private truth

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Amazon Video
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The Angry Birds Movie 2

107. The Angry Birds Movie 2

Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
6.4

20191h 37min

Finland, United States

Director: Thurop Van Orman

Red, Chuck, Bomb and the rest of their feathered friends are surprised when a green pig suggests that they put aside their differences and unite to fight a common threat. Aggressive birds from an island covered in ice are planning to use an elaborate weapon to destroy the fowl and swine.

Themes

Deception and trust, Leadership and responsibility, Family bonds under stress, Inter island rivalry, Popularity insecurity, Uneasy alliance under threat, Innovation vs tradition

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Art of Self-Defense

108. The Art of Self-Defense

Comedy Thriller Drama Mystery Dark Comedy
6.6

20191h 44min

United States

Director: Riley Stearns

Casey is attacked at random on the street and enlists in a local dojo led by a charismatic and mysterious Sensei in an effort to learn how to defend himself. What he uncovers is a sinister world of fraternity, violence and hypermasculinity and a woman fighting for her place in it.

Themes

Toxic masculinity culture, Gender based exclusion, Cult dynamics in mentorship, Embodied violence ritual, Power manipulation in training

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Beats

109. Beats

Drama Music Coming-of-Age Drama
6.4

20191h 49min

United States

Director: Chris Robinson

An agoraphobic hip-hop prodigy and a disgraced former music manager cross paths in Chicago’s South Side and help each other face demons of their pasts.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Mentorship under pressure, Protective motherhood, Ambition vs exploitation, Reentry to education, Creative collaboration under duress

Available on

Netflix
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Diego Maradona

110. Diego Maradona

Documentary Biographical Documentary
7.7

20192h 10min

United Kingdom

Director: Asif Kapadia

Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on the personal life and career of the controversial football player Diego Maradona who played for SSC Napoli and Argentina in the 1980s.

Themes

Personal life vs career, Public scrutiny of athletes, Sport achievement under pressure, Media portrayal pressure, Biography through a lens, Era of 1980s sports

Available on

HBO Max
HBO Max Amazon Channel
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