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Movies with satirical vibe

The Hunt

151. The Hunt

Action Thriller Horror Survival Thriller Slasher Horror
6.6

20201h 30min

United States

Director: Craig Zobel

Twelve strangers wake up in a clearing and learn they’ve become part of the ruthless elite’s entertainment—a thrill-seeking “quest” built around hunting people. A woman named Krista refuses to accept that fate and is ready to do anything to survive.

Themes

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

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Isi & Ossi

152. Isi & Ossi

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.4

20201h 53min

Germany

Director: Oliver Kienle

Issi, the daughter of a millionaire, and Ossi, a broke guy raised by a single mom, strike a deal: a fake relationship to annoy her parents and help him make some money. But things get complicated when real feelings start to grow between them.

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.

153. Emma.

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
6.7

20202h 5min

United Kingdom

Director: Autumn de Wilde

A young, wealthy, and very self-confident woman who believes she understands people well decides she has a talent for arranging other people’s relationships. When she sets out to play matchmaker for her new friend, she faces unexpected consequences of her interference that force her to better understand others—and her own feelings.

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

154. The Social Dilemma

Documentary Drama Social & Political Documentary Political Drama
7.6

20201h 34min

United States

Director: Jeff Orlowski

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

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Netflix
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The Heist of the Century

155. The Heist of the Century

Comedy Thriller Crime Dark Comedy Heist
7.1

20201h 54min

Argentina, United States

Director: Ariel Winograd

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

156. My Spy

Family Action Comedy Spy Action Awkward Comedy
6.4

20201h 39min

United States

Director: Peter Segal

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

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Amazon Prime Video
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The Gentlemen

157. The Gentlemen

Comedy Crime Organized Crime Dark Comedy
7.8

20201h 53min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Guy Ritchie

Mickey Pearson rose from nothing and built a drug empire that includes several hidden marijuana-growing labs and an extensive network of clients. Trying to leave his dark past behind, he decides to sell his entire business and step away for good. But just as Mickey meets with one of the potential buyers, one of his secret labs is attacked by unknown assailants.

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

158. 6 Underground

Action Comedy Thriller Spy Action Dark Comedy
6.1

20192h 8min

United States

Director: Michael Bay

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

159. Knives Out

Comedy Crime Mystery Satire Detective Mystery Crime
7.9

20192h 11min

United States

Director: Rian Johnson

On the morning after a famous writer’s 85th birthday celebration, he is found dead in his own room. At first glance, it appears to be a suicide, but a mysterious stranger hires a renowned detective to conduct his own investigation.

Themes

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

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The Personal History of David Copperfield

160. The Personal History of David Copperfield

Comedy Satire
6.4

20191h 59min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Armando Iannucci

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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