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Movies with energetic vibe

The Magician's Elephant

1. The Magician's Elephant

Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Comedy
6.6
20231h 39min

Overview

Peter is searching for his long-lost sister when he crosses paths with a fortune teller in the market square. His only question is: is his sister still alive? The answer, that he must find a mysterious elephant and the magician who will conjure it, sets Peter off on a journey to complete three seemingly impossible tasks that will change the face of his town forever.

Themes

Guilt and responsibility, War-induced despair, Hope through communal effort, Family bonds and belonging, Trust in magic vs disbelief, Recovery of trust

Available on

Netflix
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Mixed by Erry

2. Mixed by Erry

Comedy History Music Satire Historical Event
7.1
20231h 53min

Overview

The rise and fall of the pirate mixtape empire of three brothers from Naples, Italy, during the '80s.

Themes

Family dynamics under pressure, Illegal markets under scrutiny, Illicit entrepreneurship through piracy, Risk and reward through crime, Copyright infringement consequences, Enforcement pressure and asset seizure

Available on

Netflix
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BlackBerry

3. BlackBerry

Comedy Drama History Historical Drama Satire
7.3
20232h

Overview

Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.

Themes

Ambition and collaboration, Workplace culture under pressure, Tech startup dynamics, Market disruption risk, Leadership and governance, Legacy of innovation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Legion of Super-Heroes

4. Legion of Super-Heroes

Animation Science Fiction Action Animated Fantasy Adventure Epic Sci-Fi
5.9
20231h 24min

Overview

Kara, devastated by the loss of Krypton, struggles to adjust to her new life on Earth. Her cousin, Superman, mentors her and suggests she leave their space-time to attend the Legion Academy in the 31st century, where she makes new friends and a new enemy: Brainiac 5. Meanwhile, she must contend with a mysterious group called the Dark Circle as it searches for a powerful weapon held in the Academy’s vault.

Themes

Loyalty under manipulation, Trust and betrayal, Outsider integration, Duty and belonging, Power and reality control, Mentor-student tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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M3GAN

5. M3GAN

Science Fiction Horror AI Sci-Fi Psychological Horror
6.3
20221h 42min

Overview

A brilliant toy company roboticist uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to emotionally bond with her newly orphaned niece. But when the doll's programming works too well, she becomes overprotective of her new friend with terrifying results.

Themes

Unhealthy attachment dynamics, Grief and technology, Corporate pressure vs responsibility, Ethical governance of ai toys, Caregiver substitution risk, Autonomy of toys

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The First Slam Dunk

6. The First Slam Dunk

Animation Comedy Drama Anime Sports Competition
8.0
20222h 5min

Overview

Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.

Themes

Mentorship and growth, Teamwork under pressure, High school rivalry, Basketball pressure, Youth ambition through sport, Playbook strategies and cooperation

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Disenchanted

7. Disenchanted

Comedy Family Fantasy Holiday Family Narrative Fantasy
5.6
20221h 58min

Overview

Disillusioned with life in the city, feeling out of place in suburbia, and frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, Giselle turns to the magic of Andalasia for help. Accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her family’s future happiness in jeopardy, she must race against time to reverse the spell and determine what happily ever after truly means to her and her family.

Themes

Family resilience under pressure, Suburban alienation, Illusion vs reality, Memory as identity, Power through enchantment, Social governance and exclusion

Available on

Disney Plus
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Wendell & Wild

8. Wendell & Wild

Animation Comedy Horror Stop-Motion Animation Dark Comedy
6.4
20221h 45min

Overview

In a world where demon hair cream can yank the dead out of their graves, a punk rock-loving teen strikes a deal to resurrect her parents—only to unleash power-hungry corpses and two scheming underworld rejects on her crumbling town.

Themes

Betrayal and deception, Grief and resilience, Corporate influence, Community under threat, Economic exploitation, Private prison power

Available on

Netflix
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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

9. Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Comedy Family Music Animal Companion Family Narrative Musical
6.1
20221h 46min

Overview

When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle — a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music — living in the attic of his new home. But when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps, the Primms must band together to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.

Themes

Resilience through upheaval, Exploitation of talent, Outsider belonging and acceptance, Family formed through unlikely bonds, Art as identity under pressure, Neighbor conflict and civil action

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Confess, Fletch

10. Confess, Fletch

Comedy Mystery Crime Awkward Comedy Whodunit
6.4
20221h 39min

Overview

A roguishly laid‑back journalist walks into a rented townhouse and straight into a murder scene, instantly becoming the prime suspect. As an inspector and a rookie shadow his every move, he must juggle a missing art collection, a kidnapped patron, and a city full of eccentrics who make crime look like chaos.

Themes

Deception and loyalty tests, Art as commodity, Witty sardonic tone, Staged confrontations and manipulation, Unreliable appearances, Social camouflage and status

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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