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Gold

1801. Gold

Adventure Drama Thriller Exploration Adventure Psychological Drama
6.7

20162h

United States

Director: Stephen Gaghan

Kenny Wells, a modern-day prospector, hustler, and dreamer, is desperate for a lucky break. Left with few options, Wells teams up with an equally luckless geologist to execute a grandiose, last-ditch effort: to find gold deep in the uncharted jungle of Indonesia.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Deception and consequence, Greed and risk, Investor influence, Economic ambition vs integrity, Fraud and accountability

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland

1802. Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland

Comedy Satire
5.7

20161h 30min

United States

Director: Lev L. Spiro

With Blue Mountain State football star Thad Castle recently signing a multi-million dollar NFL contract, his teammates and college life seem like a distant memory. However, when a new school dean threatens to clean up the BMS image by auctioning off the infamous Goat House, Alex, Sammy and the boys must find a way to convince him to get involved. Despite his new fortune and fame, there is one small favor that Thad needs done before he saves the day: the biggest booze-and-sloot fest in BMS history. Welcome to Thadland!

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Deception and belonging, Leadership accountability, Image vs integrity, Illusion of wealth, Party culture critique

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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The Finest Hours

1803. The Finest Hours

Action Drama History Thriller Epic Action
6.7

20161h 57min

United States

Director: Craig Gillespie

The Coast Guard makes a daring rescue attempt off the coast of Cape Cod after a pair of oil tankers are destroyed during a blizzard in 1952.

Themes

Teamwork under crisis, Leadership under fire, Loyalty under danger, Resilience under pressure, Duty under peril, Communal support

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Bronze

1804. The Bronze

Drama Comedy Parody Sports Biography
6.1

20161h 48min

United States

Director: Bryan Buckley

In 2004, Hope Ann Greggory became an American hero after winning the bronze medal for the women's gymnastics team. Today, she's still living in her small hometown, washed-up and embittered. Stuck in the past, Hope must reassess her life when a promising young gymnast threatens her local celebrity status.

Themes

Inheritance as motive, Legacy vs self-worth, Local celebrity status pressure, Competition and recognition, Mentorship vs self-interest, Deception for gain

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Boy

1805. The Boy

Horror Mystery Thriller Psychological Horror Mindbender Mystery
6.0

20161h 38min

United States

Director: William Brent Bell

A young American woman takes a job as a nanny in a remote English village, soon discovering that the family's eight-year-old son is a life-sized doll that comes with a list of strict rules.

Themes

Caregiver control dynamics, Domestic space secrecy, Deception through appearances, Trauma from loss resurfacing, Rules as a tool of power, Manipulation and isolation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Batman: Bad Blood

1806. Batman: Bad Blood

Science Fiction Action Animation Adventure Superhero Action
6.8

20161h 14min

United States

Director: Jay Oliva

When Batman goes missing, it takes the entire Bat "family" - including Batwoman and Batwing - to keep the peace in Gotham and unravel the mystery behind the Dark Knight's disappearance.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Legacy and lineage, Alliance under threat, Team based protection, Mind-control risk, Missing hero duty

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

1807. 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi

War Action History Drama Thriller
7.3

20162h 24min

United States

Director: Michael Bay

An American Ambassador is killed during an attack at a U.S. compound in Libya as a security team struggles to make sense out of the chaos.

Themes

Contractor-led security, Outsourcing ethics, Interagency coordination tension, Diplomatic risk in crisis, Local militia influence, Civilian protection under threat

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Ride Along 2

1808. Ride Along 2

Action Comedy Buddy Action Buddy Comedy
5.9

20161h 42min

United States

Director: Tim Story

As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and pursuit, Risk and accountability, Teamwork under scrutiny, Crime and corporate cover, Public image deception

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Friend Request

1809. Friend Request

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Computer Threat Thriller
5.2

20161h 32min

Germany, South Africa

Director: Simon Verhoeven

Enjoying college life as a popular student, Laura shares everything with her more than 800 friends on Facebook. But one day, after accepting a friend request from a social outcast named Marina, Laura’s life is cursed...

Themes

Peer isolation, Online reputation pressure, Cyber harassment consequences, Digital torment and violence, Obsessive behavior, Social network obsession

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

1810. Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

Crime Drama Mystery Thriller TV Movie
8.0

20161h 30min

United Kingdom

Director: Douglas Mackinnon

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves in 1890s London in this holiday special.

Themes

Deception via doubles, Appearance via staged identity, Secrecy via conspiratorial group, Memory manipulation mind palace, Power via hidden network, Murder via bride persona

Available on

Amazon Video
PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel
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