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Movies with frantic vibe

Shark Tale

1. Shark Tale

Animation Action Comedy Family Family Animation
6.0
20041h 30min

Overview

Oscar is a small fish whose big aspirations often get him into trouble. Meanwhile, Lenny is a great white shark with a surprising secret that no sea creature would guess: He's a vegetarian. When a lie turns Oscar into an improbable hero and Lenny becomes an outcast, the two form an unlikely friendship.

Themes

Identity via secret love, Vegetarian identity, Threat of death exposure, Anthropomorphism under pressure, Shark in disguise, Woman director influence

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Killing Cabos

2. Killing Cabos

Comedy Action Crime Buddy Comedy Heist
7.4
20041h 38min

Overview

Two young men get involved with some criminals while trying to free the tycoon they kidnapped.

Themes

Tycoon kidnapping, Two young men deception, Kidnapped hostage chaos, Tycoon party disruption, Two young men alliance, Criminals involvement

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

3. Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

Comedy Adventure Buddy Comedy City Adventure
7.0
20041h 28min

Overview

Nerdy accountant Harold and his irrepressible friend, Kumar, get stoned watching television and find themselves utterly bewitched by a commercial for White Castle. Convinced there must be one nearby, the two set out on a late-night odyssey that takes them deep into New Jersey. Somehow, the boys manage to run afoul of rednecks, cops and even a car-stealing Neil Patrick Harris before getting anywhere near their beloved sliders.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Stereotype pressure, Authority and prejudice, Road trip chaos, Drug culture consequences, Identity and conformity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

4. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Comedy Satire
7.1
20041h 35min

Overview

It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone arrives as a new employee at his station.

Themes

Professional rivalry dynamics, Gendered workplace tensions, Ratings-driven media culture, Collaboration under competition, Broadcast manipulation ethics, Public image and reputational risk

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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White Chicks

5. White Chicks

Comedy Crime Parody Undercover Sting Crime
5.9
20041h 49min

Overview

Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. To avoid being fired they accept a mission escorting a pair of socialites to the Hamptons--but when the girls are disfigured in a car accident, they refuse to go. Left without options, Marcus and Kevin decide to pose as the sisters, transforming themselves from black men into rich white women.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Social deception as currency, Prestige through performance, Class status via impersonation, Power struggles in high society, Appearance as legitimacy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Kill Bill: Vol. 2

6. Kill Bill: Vol. 2

Action Crime Thriller Epic Action Serial Killer Crime
8.0
20042h 16min

Overview

The Bride unwaveringly continues on her roaring rampage of revenge against the band of assassins who had tried to kill her and her unborn child. She visits each of her former associates one-by-one, checking off the victims on her Death List Five until there's nothing left to do … but kill Bill.

Themes

Revenge and justice, Vigilante justice, Mother daughter bonds, Sibling relationship under strain, Martial arts mastery, Survival under captivity, Training under mockery

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Shaun of the Dead

7. Shaun of the Dead

Horror Comedy Zombie Horror Parody
7.8
20041h 39min

Overview

Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threatened when the dead return to life and make strenuous attempts to snack on ordinary Londoners.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Group loyalty under threat, Satirical crisis comedy, Reluctant heroism under ridicule, Improvised combat in chaos, Ordinary life disrupted

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Shattered Glass

8. Shattered Glass

Drama History Professional Drama Biographical History
7.1
20031h 34min

Overview

The true story of fraudulent Washington, D.C. journalist Stephen Glass, who rose to meteoric heights as a young writer in his 20s, becoming a staff writer at The New Republic for three years. Looking for a short cut to fame, Glass concocted sources, quotes and even entire stories, but his deception did not go unnoticed forever, and eventually, his world came crumbling down.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Credibility under scrutiny, Verification failures, Professional accountability, Popularity vs integrity, Media ethics tensions

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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American Wedding

9. American Wedding

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Adult Comedy
6.3
20031h 43min

Overview

With high school a distant memory, Jim and Michelle are getting married — and in a hurry, since Jim's grandmother is sick and wants to see him walk down the aisle — prompting Stifler to throw the ultimate bachelor party. And Jim's dad is reliable as ever, doling out advice no one wants to hear.

Themes

Wedding chaos, Commitment anxiety, Family approval pressure, Peer group influence, Deception and performativity, Humor-driven romance

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Down with Love

10. Down with Love

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
6.3
20031h 42min

Overview

In 1962 New York City, love blossoms between a playboy journalist and a feminist advice author.

Themes

Deception in relationships, Battle of the sexes, Feminist critique, Empowerment and autonomy, Gender performance, Romance and ambition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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