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Movies with satirical vibe

Money Monster

291. Money Monster

Thriller Drama Domestic Thriller Entertainment Industry Drama
6.5

20161h 39min

United States

Director: Jodie Foster

Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes over their studio.

Themes

Media influence via tv studio, Financial crisis vulnerability, Algorithm governance and meddling, Stock market manipulation exposure, Ceo accountability amid manipulation

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Florence Foster Jenkins

292. Florence Foster Jenkins

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Entertainment Industry Drama
6.8

20161h 50min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Stephen Frears

The story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York heiress, who dreamed of becoming an opera singer, despite having a terrible singing voice.

Themes

Appearance vs reality, Social pressure, Public ridicule, Ambition despite flaw, Performative generosity, Self delusion

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Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

293. Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

Comedy Parody
5.7

20161h 32min

United States

Director: Nicholas Stoller

A sorority moves in next door to the home of Mac and Kelly Radner who have a young child. The Radner's enlist their former nemeses from the fraternity to help battle the raucous sisters.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Intergenerational tension, Coexistence under pressure, Neighborhood intrusion, Party culture versus boundaries, Economic leverage and housing

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Special Correspondents

294. Special Correspondents

Comedy Satire
5.9

20161h 40min

Canada, United Kingdom

Director: Ricky Gervais

A radio journalist and his technician get in over their heads when they hatch a scheme to fake their own kidnapping during a rebel uprising in South America and hide out in New York instead.

Themes

Deception as strategy, Improvisation under pressure, Journalism and personal cost, Public attention vs privacy, False narratives in news, Media sensationalism ethics

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Fear, Inc.

295. Fear, Inc.

Horror Comedy Thriller Satire Psychological Horror
5.6

20161h 32min

United States

Director: Vincent Masciale

Horror junkie Joe Foster gets to live out his ultimate scary movie fantasy courtesy of Fear Inc., a company that specializes in giving you the fright of your life. But as lines blur between what is and is not part of the game, Joe's dream come true begins to look more like a nightmare.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trust under threat, Illusion vs reality, Fear as product, Exploitation of spectators, Spectacle of dread

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The Boss

296. The Boss

Comedy Satire
5.4

20161h 31min

United States

Director: Ben Falcone

A titan of industry is sent to prison after she's caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America's latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget.

Themes

Family loyalty tensions, Reinvention after downfall, Rivalry driving strategy, Mentor led capital infusion, Branding under pressure, Class ascent

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My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

297. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Ensemble Comedy
6.0

20161h 34min

Canada, United States

Director: Kirk Jones

The continuing adventures of the Portokalos family. A follow-up to the 2002 comedy, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."

Themes

Family obligation and care, Village renewal pressure, Intergenerational independence struggle, Interference vs autonomy, Memory and heritage, Engagement as catalyst

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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

298. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Comedy Drama War Satire Political Drama
6.6

20161h 52min

United States

Director: Glenn Ficarra

In 2002, cable news producer Kim Barker decides to shake up her routine by taking a daring new assignment in Kabul, Afghanistan. Dislodged from her comfortable American lifestyle, Barker finds herself in the middle of an out-of-control war zone. Luckily, she meets Tanya Vanderpoel, a fellow journalist who takes the shell-shocked reporter under her wing. Amid the militants, warlords and nighttime partying, Barker discovers the key to becoming a successful correspondent.

Themes

Gendered access in war journalism, Embedded journalism ethics, Truth vs spectacle in news, Career ambition under risk, Disillusionment with war coverage, Local power dynamics in conflict reporting

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Grimsby

299. Grimsby

Action Comedy Spy Action Parody
6.2

20161h 23min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Louis Leterrier

Wrongfully accused and on the run, a top MI6 assassin joins forces with his long-lost, football hooligan brother to save the world from a sinister plot.

Themes

Deception and loyalty, Sibling loyalty under threat, Identity under disguise, Duty versus family bonds, High stakes improvisation, Improvised action under pressure

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Zootopia

300. Zootopia

Animation Adventure Family Comedy Family Animation
8.0

20161h 49min

United States

Director: Byron Howard

Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Institutional cover-ups, Power and accountability, Prejudice under pressure, Duty and identity, Trust and partnership

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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