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London Has Fallen

1781. London Has Fallen

Action Thriller Military Action Political Thriller
5.9

20161h 39min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Babak Najafi

In London for the Prime Minister's funeral, Mike Banning discovers a plot to assassinate all the attending world leaders.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty under pressure, Interagency coordination under stress, Institutional mistrust, Political violence escalation, National security under strain, Protective duty vs civilian safety

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Amazon Video
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Mr. Right

1782. Mr. Right

Comedy Romance Crime Romantic Comedy Dark Comedy
6.3

20161h 35min

United States

Director: Paco Cabezas

A girl falls for the "perfect" guy, who happens to have a very fatal flaw: he's a hitman on the run from the crime cartels who employ him.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Romance under danger, Loyalty under pressure, Power dynamics in crime, Moral ambiguity of violence, Violence shaping relationships

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Being 17

1783. Being 17

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.2

20161h 56min

France

Director: André Téchiné

Damien lives with his mother Marianne, a doctor, while his father, a pilot, is on a tour of duty abroad with the French military. At school, Damien is bullied by Thomas, who lives in the farming community up in the mountains. The boys find themselves living together when Marianne invites Thomas to come and stay with them while his mother is ill in hospital. Damien must learn to live with the boy who terrorized him.

Themes

Identity under pressure, Desire and boundaries, Bullying and resilience, Outsiders seeking belonging, Family disruption and care, Grief and rebuilding

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Standoff

1784. Standoff

Thriller Drama Survival Thriller Psychological Drama
6.1

20161h 20min

Canada

Director: Adam Alleca

A troubled veteran gets a chance at redemption by protecting a girl from an assassin after she witnesses a murder. Holding a shotgun with a single shell, he engages in physical and psychological warfare in a desperate fight for the girl's life.

Themes

Grief and guilt, Trauma and memory, Survival under isolation, Agency in crisis, Protective duty under danger, Duty versus revenge

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Suspecting that people are transforming into malevolent shape-shifters, Wyatt flees to New York City to seek out his estranged childhood friend Christian.

Themes

Isolation versus connection, Paranoia under pressure, Deception and distrust, Fear and mental illness, Control and insecurity, Unreliable perceptions, Fragile friendships under strain

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Exposed to radioactive waste, small-time crook Enzo gains super-strength. A misanthropic, introverted brute, he uses his powers for personal gain until he meets Alessia, a mentally ill girl who believes Enzo is the hero from her favorite anime, Steel Jeeg.

Themes

Trauma and coping, Power and accountability, Anti hero dynamics, Urban underworld violence, Media spectacle and mythmaking, Selfish gain vs responsibility

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Other Side of the Door

1787. The Other Side of the Door

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Domestic Thriller
5.3

20161h 36min

India, United Kingdom

Director: Johannes Roberts

Grieving over the loss of her son, a mother struggles with her feelings for her daughter and her husband. She seeks out a ritual that allows her say goodbye to her dead child, opening the veil between the world of the dead and the living. Her daughter becomes the focus of terror. She must now protect against the evil that was once her beloved son.

Themes

Misdirection and manipulation, Ritual boundary pressure, Protecting the family under threat, Secrecy under ritual influence, Life and afterlife crossing, Grieving parents tensions

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Triple 9

1788. Triple 9

Action Crime Adventure Thriller Heist
6.3

20161h 55min

United States

Director: John Hillcoat

A gang of criminals and corrupt cops plan the murder of a police officer in order to pull off their biggest heist yet across town.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Money as leverage, Power and control, Corruption and complicity, Crime and family ties

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Midnight Special

1789. Midnight Special

Adventure Drama Science Fiction Adventure Epic Family Drama
6.6

20161h 52min

United States, Greece

Director: Jeff Nichols

A father and son go on the run after the dad learns his child possesses special powers.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Power and responsibility, Cult manipulation, Pursuit under threat, Protective parental bonds, Family vs authority

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Risen

1790. Risen

Action Adventure Drama History Mystery
6.3

20161h 47min

United States

Director: Kevin Reynolds

Clavius, a powerful Roman military tribune, and his aide, Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.

Themes

Political manipulation, Deception and rumor, Belief under pressure, Authority vs doubt, Loyalty under fear, Transformation through doubt

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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