energetic backdrop

Movies with energetic vibe

Luca

1. Luca

Animation Comedy Fantasy Adventure Family
7.4
20211h 35min

Overview

Luca and his best friend Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Acceptance of difference, Identity and disguise, Prejudice against outsiders, Teamwork in competition, Coming of age journey

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar

2. Barb & Star Go to Vista Del Mar

Comedy Parody
6.3
20211h 47min

Overview

The story of best friends Barb and Star, who leave their small midwestern town for the first time to go on vacation in Vista Del Mar, Florida, where they soon find themselves tangled up in adventure, love, and a villain’s evil plot to kill everyone in town.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Romantic entanglements, Vacation pressure, Comedic adventure dynamics, Group loyalty under manipulation, Villain deception

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Bad Trip

3. Bad Trip

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.5
20211h 27min

Overview

In this hidden-camera prank comedy, two best friends bond on a wild road trip to New York as they pull real people into their raunchy, raucous antics.

Themes

Loyalty versus self-interest, Identity under performance, Deception as entertainment, Bonding through reckless road trip, Fragile friendships under pressure, Public spectacle and consequences

Available on

Netflix
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Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

4. Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

Family Comedy Adventure Exploration Adventure Animal Companion Family
6.2
20211h 33min

Overview

Peter Rabbit runs away from his human family when he learns they are going to portray him in a bad light in their book. Soon, he crosses paths with an older rabbit who ropes him into a heist.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Public image manipulation, Creative control vs integrity, Family bonds vs independence, Artistic aspiration vs market demand, Age and usefulness

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Raya and the Last Dragon

5. Raya and the Last Dragon

Animation Family Fantasy Action Adventure
7.3
20211h 47min

Overview

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people.

Themes

Betrayal within alliances, Intertribal trust under pressure, Fragmentation unity under threat, Loyalty of a lone warrior, Alliances forged in crisis, Disguise of a dragon

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Moxie

6. Moxie

Comedy Drama Music Coming-of-Age Drama Ensemble Comedy
6.7
20211h 50min

Overview

Inspired by her mom's rebellious past and a confident new friend, a shy 16-year-old publishes an anonymous zine calling out sexism at her school.

Themes

School-based call-out culture, Gender-based double standards, Feminist awakening in youth, Survivor empowerment, Social movement in school, Female solidarity and leadership, Mother-daughter mentorship

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Pelé

7. Pelé

Documentary Biographical Documentary
7.0
20211h 48min

Overview

Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.

Themes

Memory through archives, Political interference in sports, Talent versus era constraints, Sport as national identity, Public interviews shaping narrative, Biography as public record

Available on

Netflix
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Rumble

8. Rumble

Animation Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
5.9
20211h 35min

Overview

In a world where monster wrestling is a global sport and monsters are superstar athletes, teenage Winnie seeks to follow in her father’s footsteps by coaching a loveable underdog monster into a champion.

Themes

"movie: rumble. genres: animation, Family, Animation, Family main themes: monster, Wrestling, Based on comic, Monster, Wrestling, Based on comic full keywords list: monster, Wrestling, Based on comic, Kaiju. concept analysis: the film explores identity and legacy, Arguing that self-definition comes from creative authenticity and community support rather than inheritance or celebrity pedigree. it also critiques commodification of culture—showing how grassroots passion and unconventional methods can subvert corporate and performative pressures."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Finding ʻOhana

9. Finding ʻOhana

Adventure Action Comedy Family Treasure Hunt
6.1
20212h 3min

Overview

Two Brooklyn siblings' summer in a rural Oahu town takes an exciting turn when a journal pointing to long-lost treasure sets them on an adventure, leading them to reconnect with their Hawaiian heritage.

Themes

Intergenerational memory, Heritage and belonging, Family ties and choices, Respect for spirits and offerings, Treasure and responsibility, Exploration and courage

Available on

Netflix
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The Croods: A New Age

10. The Croods: A New Age

Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Comedy
6.9
20201h 35min

Overview

Searching for a safer habitat, the prehistoric Crood family discovers an idyllic, walled-in paradise that meets all of its needs. Unfortunately, they must also learn to live with the Bettermans -- a family that's a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. As tensions between the new neighbors start to rise, a new threat soon propels both clans on an epic adventure that forces them to embrace their differences, draw strength from one another, and survive together.

Themes

Interfamily collaboration under pressure, Coexistence across differences, Safety and habitat exploration, Playful resilience in adversity, Leadership under uncertain borders, Trust transmission across generations

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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