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Movies with satirical vibe

Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe

1. Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe

Family Animation Science Fiction Comedy Family Animation
7.0
20201h 26min

Overview

Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off planet, free of her pesky little brothers.

Themes

Sibling bonds under pressure, Misuse of science and power, Belonging beyond perceived specialness, Mind-control and resistance, Home planet under siege, Group cooperation against oppression

Available on

Disney Plus
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Spree

2. Spree

Comedy Crime Horror Thriller Dark Comedy
5.9
20201h 33min

Overview

Desperate for an online following, a rideshare driver has figured out a deadly plan to go viral and he will stop at nothing to get his five minutes of fame.

Themes

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Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Made in Italy

3. Made in Italy

Comedy Drama Family Drama Buddy Comedy
6.0
20201h 34min

Overview

A bohemian artist travels from London to Italy with his estranged son to sell the house they inherited from his late wife.

Themes

Economic precarity, Intergenerational repair, Artistic legacy, Memory and inheritance, Outsider belonging, Family rupture and rebuilding

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Scoob!

4. Scoob!

Animation Comedy Family Mystery Family Animation
5.6
20201h 33min

Overview

In Scooby-Doo’s greatest adventure yet, see the never-before told story of how lifelong friends Scooby and Shaggy first met and how they joined forces with young detectives Fred, Velma, and Daphne to form the famous Mystery Inc. Now, with hundreds of cases solved, Scooby and the gang face their biggest, toughest mystery ever: an evil plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. As they race to stop this global “dogpocalypse,” the gang discovers that Scooby has a secret legacy and an epic destiny greater than anyone ever imagined.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Heroism under doubt, Prequel origins anxiety, Criminal investigation tension, Talking dog loyalty, Villain presence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Irresistible

5. Irresistible

Comedy Drama Political Drama Satire
6.3
20201h 42min

Overview

A Democratic political consultant helps a retired Marine colonel run for mayor in a small, conservative Wisconsin town.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Leadership under scrutiny, Rural urban divide, Satirical political critique, Grassroots fundraising pressure, Local political maneuvering

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The Lovebirds

6. The Lovebirds

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.1
20201h 27min

Overview

A couple experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery. As their journey to clear their names takes them from one extreme – and hilarious - circumstance to the next, they must figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Secret society influence, Perceptions and blame, Relationship strain, Racial profiling, Crime and misdirection

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Half of It

7. The Half of It

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.9
20201h 44min

Overview

Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new and unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.

Themes

Authenticity vs performance, Class dynamics, Coming-of-age tensions, Small-town norms, Asian american identity, Lgbt representation

Available on

Netflix
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The Willoughbys

8. The Willoughbys

Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Family Animation
6.4
20201h 32min

Overview

When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.

Themes

Deception as survival, Found family formation, Emotional neglect, Caregiver warmth vs neglect, Old fashioned values vs modern world, Independence through alliance

Available on

Netflix
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Rising High

9. Rising High

Comedy Drama Satire Professional Drama
6.0
20201h 34min

Overview

Charting the rise and fall of three corrupt real estate agents who accumulate absurd wealth in no time but fall into a vortex of fraud, greed and drugs.

Themes

Ambition and consequences, Greed and rapid wealth, Fraud and deception, Drug involvement and excess, Risk and instability in markets, Power and money dynamics

Available on

Netflix
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Misbehaviour

10. Misbehaviour

Drama History Comedy Historical Drama Satire
6.4
20201h 47min

Overview

A group of women involved in the Women's Liberation Movement hatched a plan to invade the stage and disrupt the live broadcast at the 1970 Miss World competition in London, resulting in overnight fame for the newly-formed organization. When the show resumed, the results caused an uproar and turned the Western ideal of beauty on its head.

Themes

Beauty contest disruption, Women's liberation movement, Student protest, Feminist activist, Intersectionality tensions, Women's rights discourse

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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