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In the Heart of the Sea

241. In the Heart of the Sea

Thriller Drama Adventure Action History
6.9

20152h 2min

Spain, United States

Director: Ron Howard

A New England whaling ship sets sail in 1820 chasing oil and glory, but a colossal white whale slams into their world and sends them into the open sea in shattered boats, where hunger, madness, and the vast ocean close in.

Themes

Leadership under strain, Survival under duress, Moral compromise under pressure, Nature versus man, Cooperation vs conflict, Isolation and crew cohesion

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Creed

242. Creed

Drama Action Sports Competition
7.6

20152h 13min

United States

Director: Ryan Coogler

The former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed.

Themes

Underdog ascent, Mentor training, Boxing champion lineage, Legacy vs self, Trainer tension

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Good Dinosaur

243. The Good Dinosaur

Adventure Animation Family Adventure Epic Family Animation
6.7

20151h 33min

United States

Director: Peter Sohn

An epic journey into the world of dinosaurs where an Apatosaurus named Arlo makes an unlikely human friend.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Found family bonds, Fear of inadequacy, Protective duty versus independence, Growth through adversity, Inter-species friendship

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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By the Sea

244. By the Sea

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Bittersweet Romance
5.3

20152h 2min

United States, Malta

Director: Angelina Jolie

Set in France during the mid-1970s, Vanessa, a former dancer, and her husband Roland, an American writer, travel the country together. They seem to be growing apart, but when they linger in one quiet, seaside town they begin to draw close to some of its more vibrant inhabitants, such as a local bar/café-keeper and a hotel owner.

Themes

Miscommunication under stress, Grief and infertility, Creative block and intimacy, Voyeurism and boundary testing, Alcoholism and withdrawal, Marital strain abroad

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Ronaldo

245. Ronaldo

Documentary History Biographical Documentary
6.3

20151h 32min

Spain, United Kingdom

Director: Anthony Wonke

Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.

Themes

Family influence on career, Pressures of public life, Training discipline and dedication, Private life in the spotlight, Mindset under scrutiny, Mentorship and support networks

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Hallow

246. The Hallow

Fantasy Horror Supernatural Horror Supernatural Fantasy
5.7

20151h 37min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Corin Hardy

Deep within the darkness of secluded forest land in rural Ireland dwells an ancient evil. Feared by the nearby superstitious villagers as cursed creatures who prey upon the lost, their secrets have been kept from civilization and remain on their hallowed ground. But when a conservationist from London moves in with his wife and infant child in order to survey the land for future construction, his actions unwittingly disturb the horde of demonic forces. Alone in a remote wilderness, he must now ensure his family's survival from their relentless attacks.

Themes

Irish folklore clash, Wildlife conservation ethics conflict, Fungus contamination threat, Remote location isolation, Changeling folklore tension, Forest encroachment pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Truth

247. Truth

Drama Historical Drama
6.8

20152h 5min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: James Vanderbilt

As a renowned producer and close associate of Dan Rather, Mary Mapes believes she’s broken the biggest story of the 2004 election: revelations of a sitting U.S. President’s military service. But when allegations come pouring in, sources change their stories, document authenticity is questioned, and the casualties begin to mount.

Themes

Journalism under pressure, Sources credibility under doubt, Presidential election dynamics, Institutional accountability through reporting, Document authenticity scrutiny, Bias vs objectivity tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Bridge of Spies

248. Bridge of Spies

Thriller Drama Political Thriller Historical Drama
7.6

20152h 21min

United States, Germany

Director: Steven Spielberg

During the Cold War, the Soviet Union captures U.S. pilot Francis Gary Powers after shooting down his U-2 spy plane. Sentenced to 10 years in prison, Powers' only hope is New York lawyer James Donovan, recruited by a CIA operative to negotiate his release. Donovan boards a plane to Berlin, hoping to win the young man's freedom through a prisoner exchange. If all goes well, the Russians would get Rudolf Abel, the convicted spy who Donovan defended in court.

Themes

Cold war pressures, Legal drama ethics, Spy vs lawyer, Courtroom defense integrity, State recognition ambitions, Prisoner exchange diplomacy

Available on

YouTube
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Burnt

249. Burnt

Drama Professional Drama
6.6

20151h 40min

United States

Director: John Wells

Adam Jones is a Chef who destroyed his career with drugs and diva behavior. He cleans up and returns to London, determined to redeem himself by spearheading a top restaurant that can gain three Michelin stars.

Themes

Mentor influence, Public scrutiny, Ethics under pressure, Professional reinvention, Team dynamics under pressure, Rival sabotage

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Martian

250. The Martian

Drama Adventure Science Fiction Survival Adventure Space Sci-Fi
8.0

20152h 21min

United States

Director: Ridley Scott

Astronaut Mark Watney is stranded on Mars after his crew evacuates the planet, believing him dead. Now he has to rely only on his own ingenuity and wits to contact Earth and hold out for rescue.

Themes

Reliance on scarce resources, Isolation and ingenuity, Improvisation under pressure, Survival through resourcefulness, Technology mediated connectivity, Risk versus safety expediency

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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