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Movies with satirical vibe

The Hunt

1. The Hunt

Action Thriller Horror Survival Thriller Slasher Horror
6.6
20201h 30min

Overview

Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don't know where they are—or how they got there. In the shadow of a dark internet conspiracy theory, ruthless elitists gather at a remote location to hunt humans for sport. But their master plan is about to be derailed when one of the hunted turns the tables on her pursuers.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Survival under coercion, Spectacle of violence, Elite-controlled game, Misinformation and rumor, Conspiracy politics

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Isi & Ossi

2. Isi & Ossi

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.4
20201h 53min

Overview

Isi and Ossi couldn't be any more different: She's a billionaire's daughter from Heidelberg, he's a struggling boxer from the nearby town of Mannheim. But when Isi meets Ossi, the two quickly realize that they can take advantage of one another: She dates the broke boxer to provoke her parents and get them to fund a long-desired chef training in New York. He tries to rip off the rich daughter to finance his first professional boxing match. Their plans soon develop into emotional chaos that challenges everything the two believe to know about money, career and love.

Themes

Class mobility tension, Deception in romance, Billionaire's daughter pressure, Boxer ambition vs wealth, Family expectations control, Romance as negotiation

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Netflix
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Emma.

3. Emma.

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
6.7
20202h 5min

Overview

In 1800s England, a well-meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends.

Themes

Matchmaking pressure (matchmaking), Romantic misreading, Social propriety, Gossip and reputation, Status norms, Romance vs friendship (19th century)

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The Social Dilemma

4. The Social Dilemma

Documentary Drama Social & Political Documentary Political Drama
7.6
20201h 34min

Overview

This documentary-drama hybrid explores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.

Themes

Surveillance capitalism, Advertising-driven engagement, Algorithmic manipulation, Social isolation risk, Digital addiction cycle, Media manipulation tactics

Available on

Netflix
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The Heist of the Century

5. The Heist of the Century

Comedy Thriller Crime Dark Comedy Heist
7.1
20201h 54min

Overview

In 2006, a group of thieves performed what is considered one of the most famous and smart bank heists in the history of Argentina. How they robbed the Rio bank is as surprising as what happened afterwards. This is their story.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Risk management under constraints, Collective action under danger, Cash haul as operation metric, Notoriety of crime, Public attention and scrutiny

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My Spy

6. My Spy

Family Action Comedy Spy Action Awkward Comedy
6.4
20201h 39min

Overview

A hardened CIA operative finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Surveillance disrupts trust, Undercover family life, Duty versus personal bonds, Mentor-mentee dynamic, Arms-trade underworld

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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The Gentlemen

7. The Gentlemen

Comedy Crime Organized Crime Dark Comedy
7.8
20201h 53min

Overview

American expat Mickey Pearson has built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him.

Themes

Deception as strategy, Betrayal amid schemes, Illicit empire under pressure, Class tension under scrutiny, Bribery and blackmail leverage

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6 Underground

8. 6 Underground

Action Comedy Thriller Spy Action Dark Comedy
6.1
20192h 8min

Overview

After faking his death, a tech billionaire recruits a team of international operatives for a bold and bloody mission to take down a brutal dictator.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under pressure, Leadership and sacrifice, Vigilante justice vs legality, Propaganda and public mobilization, Coup and revolution

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Netflix
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Knives Out

9. Knives Out

Comedy Crime Mystery Satire Detective Mystery Crime
7.9
20192h 11min

Overview

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

Themes

Family pressure, Dependency leverage, Privilege manipulation, Inheritance obligation, Reputation leverage, Household authority

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Personal History of David Copperfield

10. The Personal History of David Copperfield

Comedy Satire
6.4
20191h 59min

Overview

A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840s, chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David’s journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, colour and humanity.

Themes

Economic precarity, Deception and blackmail, Social mobility pressure, Loyalty and kinship, Ambition through writing, Romance vs practicality

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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