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261. Cleveland Abduction

Cleveland Abduction
Drama Crime TV Movie True-Story TV Movie Psychological Drama
6.6
20151h 28minUnited States
Director: Alex Kalymnios

Overview

A single mother becomes Ariel Castro's first kidnapping victim, and finds herself trapped in his home with two other women for 11 years.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Survival under captivity, Resilience in crisis, Motherhood under danger, Coercive confinement, Bonding among captives

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262. Ashby

Ashby
Drama Romance Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama Romantic Comedy
6.4
20151h 42minUnited States
Director: Tony McNamara

Overview

When new kid in town Ed Wallis is given an assignment to interview an older person, he turns to his mysterious neighbor, Ashby Holt for help. That new connection leads to unexpected journeys for both of them, as Ashby – who turns out to be a retired CIA assassin – deals with a terminal prognosis, and Ed deals with adjusting to life with his newly single mom and developing relationship with a brainy classmate, Eloise.

Themes

Romance amid upheaval, Intergenerational mentorship, Mortality and time pressures, Family disruption and adaptation, False front and exposure, Secrecy and transparency

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263. Boychoir

Boychoir
Music Drama Narrative Musical Coming-of-Age Drama
6.7
20151h 43minUnited States
Director: François Girard

Overview

A troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, ends up at a Boy Choir school after the death of his single mother. Completely out of his element, he finds himself in a battle of wills with a demanding Choir Master who recognises a unique talent in this young boy as he pushes him to discover his creative heart and soul in music.

Themes

Class disparity, Institutional pressure, Talent versus belonging, Wealthy secrecy, Mentor authority, Discipline and control

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Amazon Prime Video
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264. Ooops! Noah Is Gone...

Ooops! Noah Is Gone...
Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
5.8
20151h 25minBelgium, Germany
Director: Toby Genkel

Overview

It's the end of the world. A flood is coming. Luckily for Dave and his son Finny, a couple of clumsy Nestrians, an Ark has been built to save all animals. But as it turns out, Nestrians aren't allowed. Sneaking on board with the involuntary help of Hazel and her daughter Leah, two Grymps, they think they're safe. Until the curious kids fall off the Ark. Now Finny and Leah struggle to survive the flood and hungry predators and attempt to reach the top of a mountain, while Dave and Hazel must put aside their differences, turn the Ark around and save their kids. It's definitely not going to be smooth sailing.

Themes

Inclusion of outsiders, Trust through shared danger, Leadership through collaboration, Protection of children, Inter-species cooperation under threat, Family teamwork under crisis

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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265. Danny Collins

Danny Collins
Music Comedy Drama Narrative Musical Satire
7.0
20151h 47minUnited States
Director: Dan Fogelman

Overview

An ageing hard-living 1970s rock star decides to change his life when he discovers a 40-year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon.

Themes

Public image vs private life, Illness as catalyst, Betrayal and loyalty, Financial self-destruction, Pursuit of authentic connection, Aging fame vs family

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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266. A Perfect Man

A Perfect Man
Drama Thriller Entertainment Industry Drama Mind Game Thriller
6.8
20151h 43minFrance
Director: Yann Gozlan

Overview

A struggling writer finds a shortcut to fame, but a blackmailer threatens to ruin his perfect life.

Themes

Blackmail under pressure, Reputation under scrutiny, Deception and fraud, Artistic risk and consequence, Fame vs authenticity, Performative life vs private life

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Disney Plus
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267. Mune: Guardian of the Moon

Mune: Guardian of the Moon
Animation Family Adventure Fantasy Family Animation
7.1
20151h 26minFrance, Canada
Director: Alexandre Heboyan

Overview

When a faun named Mune becomes the Guardian of the Moon, little did he had unprepared experience with the Moon and an accident that could put both the Moon and the Sun in danger, including a corrupt titan named Necross who wants the Sun for himself and placing the balance of night and day in great peril. Now with the help of a wax-child named Glim and the warrior, Sohone who also became the Sun Guardian, they go out on an exciting journey to get the Sun back and restore the Moon to their rightful place in the sky.

Themes

Moon guardianship, Sun balance, Guardianship duty, Moon balance, Wax-child alliance, Guardian loyalty

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268. Head Full of Honey

Head Full of Honey
Comedy Drama Family Drama Dark Comedy
6.6
20142h 19minGermany
Director: Til Schweiger

Overview

Before eleven years old Tilda's parents can put her beloved grandfather in an old people's home due to his progressing Alzheimer disease, she takes him on one last adventure that subliminally threatens to tear her family apart.

Themes

Memory loss and care, Family responsibility under strain, Intergenerational bonds in crisis, Aging and dependency, Memories as anchors, Marital stress and resilience

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Amazon Video
blue TV
Apple TV
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269. The Bélier Family

The Bélier Family
Comedy Music Drama Narrative Musical Family Drama
7.3
20141h 45minFrance
Director: Eric Lartigau

Overview

The whole Bélier family is deaf, except for sixteen year old Paula who is the important translator in her parents' day to day life especially when it comes to matters concerning the family farm. When her music teacher discovers she has a fantastic singing voice and she gets an opportunity to enter a big Radio France contest the whole family's future is set up for big changes.

Themes

Coming of age tension, Family duty versus ambition, Talent as identity, Deaf family dynamics, Communication as lifeline, Artistic aspiration vs obligation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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270. A Royal Christmas

A Royal Christmas
TV Movie Romance Family Holiday TV Movie Christmas Family
6.5
20141h 30minUnited States
Director: Alex Zamm

Overview

A young working girl with a blue-collar background is surprised when her new fiancé announces he is actually a prince of a small sovereign country in Europe. After the couple quickly takes off to spend the holidays at his family’s sprawling, royal castle, she must work hard to win over her disapproving and unaccepting future mother-in-law—the Queen—and find out if love truly can conquer all.

Themes

Class inequality, Outsider integration, Royal etiquette, Duty vs happiness, Family approval, Social belonging

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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