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Movies with charged vibe

CHiPs

151. CHiPs

Action Comedy Crime Buddy Action Parody
6.0

20171h 40min

United States

Director: Dax Shepard

The adventures of two California Highway Patrol motorcycle officers as they make their rounds on the freeways of Los Angeles.

Themes

Police corruption, Buddy cop tension, Undercover investigation, Armored heist chase, Loyalty vs duty, Institutional distrust

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Goon: Last of the Enforcers

152. Goon: Last of the Enforcers

Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.8

20171h 41min

Canada, United States

Director: Jay Baruchel

During a pro lockout, Doug "The Thug" Glatt is injured and must choose whether to defend his team against a dangerous new enemy, or be there for his wife as she prepares to give birth to his daughter.

Themes

Duty vs family, Ambition and restraint, Team loyalty under pressure, Public image vs personal life, Injury threats career, Rivalry escalation

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Viceroy's House

153. Viceroy's House

Drama History Historical Drama Political History
6.7

20171h 46min

India, United Kingdom

Director: Gurinder Chadha

In 1947, Lord Mountbatten assumes the post of last Viceroy, charged with handing India back to its people, living upstairs at the house which was the home of British rulers, whilst 500 Hindu, Muslim and Sikh servants lived downstairs.

Themes

Independence pressure, Colonial india, Religious conflict, Mass displacement, Interfaith love, Partition of india

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Before I Fall

154. Before I Fall

Drama Fantasy Psychological Drama Time-Rule Fantasy
6.4

20171h 38min

United States

Director: Ry Russo-Young

Sam, a popular high school student, is caught in a fatal accident but somehow becomes trapped in a time loop, waking up to the same day over and over again. She must now rethink her seemingly perfect life, her relationships with classmates and friends, and the mystery surrounding her own death.

Themes

Romance under pressure, Peer pressure and bullying, Self-image and belonging, Empathy and growth, Time loop repetition, Family conflict and stress

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Handsome Devil

155. Handsome Devil

Drama Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama Buddy Comedy
7.0

20171h 35min

Ireland

Director: John Butler

A music-mad 16-year-old outcast at a rugby-mad boarding school forms an unlikely friendship with his dashing new roommate.

Themes

Lgbt visibility pressure, Boarding school conformity, Rugby culture bias, Peer ostracism dynamics, Friendship under scrutiny, Teacher support vs coercion

Available on

Amazon Video
The Roku Channel
Kanopy
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Below Her Mouth

156. Below Her Mouth

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
5.5

20171h 32min

Canada

Director: April Mullen

An unexpected affair quickly escalates into a heart-stopping reality for two women whose passionate connection changes their lives forever.

Themes

Female friendship under pressure, Sexual identity exploration, Fidelity and desire, Personal freedom versus commitment, Self-acceptance and longing, Queer romance and longing

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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The Incredible Jessica James

157. The Incredible Jessica James

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.5

20171h 23min

United States

Director: Jim Strouse

Burned by a bad breakup, a struggling New York City playwright makes an unlikely connection with a divorced app designer she meets on a blind date.

Themes

Creative independence, Career vs romance, Ex-relationship baggage, Theater as craft, Post-breakup dating, Social media scrutiny

Available on

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Why Him?

158. Why Him?

Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.2

20161h 51min

United States

Director: John Hamburg

A dad forms a bitter rivalry with his daughter's young rich boyfriend.

Themes

Status and belonging, Wealth versus family, In-law relationship strain, Parental approval pressure, Business ambition vs family, Rivalry and taunting dynamics

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Sing

159. Sing

Family Comedy Music Animation Family Animation
7.1

20161h 48min

United States

Director: Garth Jennings

A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.

Themes

Economic precarity, Creative collaboration, Community versus ambition, Deception and cheating, Ambition under pressure, Resilience through performance

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Edge of Seventeen

160. The Edge of Seventeen

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Awkward Comedy
7.3

20161h 45min

United States, China

Director: Kelly Fremon Craig

Two high school girls are best friends until one dates the other's older brother, who is totally his sister's nemesis.

Themes

Sibling rivalry and care, Family expectations vs autonomy, Friendship strain and reconciliation, Peer acceptance and jealousy, Self-doubt and loneliness, Coming of age in high school

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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