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Movies with satirical vibe

The Other Side of the Wind

201. The Other Side of the Wind

Drama Entertainment Industry Drama
6.7

20182h 2min

France, Iran

Director: Orson Welles

Surrounded by fans and sceptics, grizzled director J.J. "Jake" Hannaford returns from years abroad in Europe to a changed Hollywood, where he attempts to make his innovative comeback film. This film was started in 1970 by Orson Welles but never completed during his lifetime.

Themes

Artistic isolation, Film within film, Comeback under scrutiny, Creative control under pressure, Satire of hollywood, Parody of arthouse cinema

Available on

Netflix
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Can You Ever Forgive Me?

202. Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Drama Crime Comedy History Con Artist Crime
7.1

20181h 46min

United States

Director: Marielle Heller

When a bestselling celebrity biographer is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception.

Themes

Economic precarity, Risk and consequence, Gendered power dynamics, Forgery and authenticity, Deception ethics, Reputation vs reality

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Amazon Video
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How About Adolf?

203. How About Adolf?

Comedy Dark Comedy
7.0

20181h 31min

Germany

Director: Sönke Wortmann

The family dinner at Stephan and Elisabeth could have been wonderful. But when Thomas announces that he and his pregnant girlfriend Anna are going to call their son Adolf, the hosts and the family friend René are stuck in the throat.

Themes

Reputation under scrutiny, Social norms pressure, Provocation as social test, Family dinner conflict, Generational expectation clash, Public offense risk

Available on

Kanopy
Tubi TV
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Nappily Ever After

204. Nappily Ever After

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.4

20181h 40min

United States

Director: Haifaa al-Mansour

After an accident at the hair salon, Violet realizes she's not living life to the fullest. A soulful barber helps her put the pieces back together.

Themes

Body image pressure, Transformation and empowerment, Authenticity vs appearance, Professional identity vs personal growth, Parental expectations and control, Diversity in advertising

Available on

Netflix
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Assassination Nation

205. Assassination Nation

Thriller Horror Comedy Computer Threat Thriller Psychological Horror
6.0

20181h 48min

Canada, United States

Director: Sam Levinson

After an anonymous hacker begins leaking the private data of thousands living in a small American town, the townspeople spiral into madness, with four high school seniors at the center of the maelstrom.

Themes

Mass hysteria through media, Information leak fuels mob, Social media manipulation, Witch hunt mentality, Toxic masculinity backlash, Generation z mob dynamics

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Amazon Video
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A Simple Favor

206. A Simple Favor

Thriller Comedy Mystery Investigation Suspense Investigation Mystery
6.7

20181h 57min

Canada, United States

Director: Paul Feig

Stephanie just wants to help find her missing friend—one favor, one flyer, one little vlog update. But the more she digs into Emily’s lies, the more her videos, her friendships, even her bed get tangled in Emily’s secrets… until finding the truth becomes the only thing she has left.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trust and betrayal, Female friendship under pressure, Class status and illusion, Hidden family legacy, Crime and media spectacle

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Amazon Video
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Fahrenheit 11/9

207. Fahrenheit 11/9

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
7.2

20182h 8min

United States

Director: Michael Moore

Michael Moore's provocative documentary explores the two most important questions of the Trump Era: How did we get here, and how do we get out.

Themes

Media influence on politics, Gun policy and protests, Wealth vs ordinary citizens, Racial rhetoric and division, Institutional power and control, Public accountability and mistrust

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Crazy Rich Asians

208. Crazy Rich Asians

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.9

20182h 1min

United States, Hong Kong SAR China

Director: Jon M. Chu

Fabulously wealthy Kevin Young brings his girlfriend Rachel from New York—a girl from a modest family who had no idea about his background. But not everyone in his family is happy to welcome her as a future bride.

Themes

Appearance versus reality, Family expectations, Social climbing pressures, Wealth display vs merit, Loyalty under wealth, In-law dynamics

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Amazon Video
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The World Is Yours

209. The World Is Yours

Comedy Crime Dark Comedy Narcotics Crime
6.3

20181h 34min

France

Director: Romain Gavras

To escape his life of crime, a Paris drug dealer takes on one last job involving Spain, unhinged gangsters, his longtime crush and his scheming mother.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Gambling debt pressure, Family influence on crime, Pursuit of a fresh start, Crime life vs escape, Improvisation under constraints

Available on

Amazon Video
The Roku Channel
GlewedTV
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The Spy Who Dumped Me

210. The Spy Who Dumped Me

Comedy Action Adventure Spy Action Buddy Comedy
6.1

20181h 57min

United States

Director: Susanna Fogel

A couple of thirtysomething best friends unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one’s ex-boyfriend shows up at their apartment with a team of deadly assassins on his trail.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Female friendship under pressure, International pursuit, Interpersonal betrayal, Secret data stakes, Disguise and role-play

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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