energetic backdrop

Movies with energetic vibe

181. iBoy

iBoy
Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi
5.9
20171h 30minUnited Kingdom
Director: Adam Randall

Overview

After an accident, Tom wakes from a coma to discover that fragments of his smart phone have been embedded in his head, and worse, that returning to normal teenage life is impossible because he has developed a strange set of super powers.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Vigilantism under pressure, Trauma shaping choices, Drug trade pressures, Online persona vs reality, Power and control in youth

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Netflix
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182. Justice League Dark

Justice League Dark
Animation Action Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction
7.1
20171h 16minUnited States
Director: Jay Oliva

Overview

When innocent civilians begin committing unthinkable crimes across Metropolis, Gotham City and beyond, Batman must call upon mystical counterparts to eradicate this demonic threat to the planet; enter Justice League Dark. This team of Dark Arts specialists must unravel the mystery of Earth's supernatural plague and contend with the rising, powerful villainous forces behind the siege—before it's too late for all of mankind.

Themes

Demonic threat dynamics, Supernatural power politics, Magic relics influence, Duty under crisis, Monster as catalyst, Creature dynamics ethics

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183. The 101-Year-Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared

The 101-Year-Old Man Who Skipped Out on the Bill and Disappeared
Adventure Comedy Globetrotting Adventure Satire
6.3
20161h 48minSweden
Director: Måns Herngren

Overview

Drinking the tasty Folk Soda puts a spring in the 101 Year Old Man’s step and his next adventure takes him around the World and back to Sweden, during which time he is chased by the CIA, a Balinese debt collector and becomes an executive at a soft drink company.

Themes

Cold war consequences, Power through invention, Age and improvisation, Accidental influence across borders, Pursuit and interrogation, Survival amid shifting power

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Netflix
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184. Ballerina

Ballerina
Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
6.8
20161h 29minCanada, France
Director: Eric Summer

Overview

In 1879 Paris, a young orphan dreams of becoming a ballerina and flees her rural Brittany for Paris, where she passes for someone else and accedes to the position of pupil at the Grand Opera house.

Themes

Class tension, Mentorship and talent, Deception for entry, Rivalry and legitimacy, Ambition and sacrifice, Performative pressure

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185. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Globetrotting Adventure
7.2
20162h 13minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: David Yates

Overview

In 1926, Newt Scamander arrives at the Magical Congress of the United States of America with a magically expanded briefcase, which houses a number of dangerous creatures and their habitats. When the creatures escape from the briefcase, it sends the American wizarding authorities after Newt, and threatens to strain even further the state of magical and non-magical relations.

Themes

Class inequality, Institutional control, Memory manipulation, Power and legitimacy, Deception under authority, Magical vs non-magical tension

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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186. Trolls

Trolls
Family Animation Fantasy Adventure Comedy
6.4
20161h 32minUnited States
Director: Mike Mitchell

Overview

After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set off on a journey to rescue her friends. Their mission is full of adventure and mishaps, as this mismatched duo try to tolerate each other long enough to get the job done.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Intergroup conflict, Deception and loyalty, Collective resilience, Power of music, Identity through expression, Friendship as shelter

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187. Mindhorn

Mindhorn
Comedy Parody
6.3
20161h 29minUnited Kingdom
Director: Sean Foley

Overview

A washed up actor best known for playing the title character in the 1980s detective show "Mindhorn" must work with the police when a serial killer says that he will only speak with Detective Mindhorn, whom he believes to be real.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Performance vs authenticity, Deception in public life, Fame vs decline, Media spectacle and manipulation, Institutional accountability

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Amazon Prime Video
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188. Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe
Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.4
20162h 4minUnited States
Director: Mira Nair

Overview

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

Themes

Class inequality, Community support, Poverty and resilience, Education as escape, Mobility through sport, Gendered resilience, Mentorship impact

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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189. Storks

Storks
Adventure Animation Comedy Family Family Animation
6.8
20161h 27minUnited States
Director: Doug Sweetland

Overview

Storks deliver babies…or at least they used to. Now they deliver packages for a global internet retail giant. Junior, the company’s top delivery stork, is about to be promoted when he accidentally activates the Baby Making Machine, producing an adorable and wholly unauthorized baby girl...

Themes

Resilience through cooperation, Corporate ambition vs responsibility, Loyalty under leadership change, Stock pressure and corporate risk, Family formation and longing, Mass production vs personal care

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190. Tramps

Tramps
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.5
20161h 22minUnited States, United Kingdom
Director: Adam Leon

Overview

A young man and woman find love in an unlikely place while carrying out a shady deal.

Themes

Romance under pressure, Dual loyalties, Urban anonymity, Crime and deception, Misplaced trust, Covert exchange

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Netflix
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