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Movies with whimsical vibe

The BFG

151. The BFG

Adventure Family Fantasy Adventure Epic Parent-Child Family
6.3

20161h 57min

India, United Kingdom

Director: Steven Spielberg

An orphan little girl befriends a benevolent giant who takes her to Giant Country, where they attempt to stop the man-eating giants that are invading the human world.

Themes

Power and responsibility, Outsider protection and trust, Fear as political tool, Dreams shaping action, Monarchy under threat, Protecting children from danger

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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A fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Chance encounters, Pursuit of escape, Urban lure vs rural bounds, Misadventure risks, Resilient improvisation

Available on

Netflix
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Robinson Crusoe

153. Robinson Crusoe

Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
5.4

20161h 30min

Belgium, France

Director: Vincent Kesteloot

On a tiny exotic island, Tuesday, an outgoing parrot lives with his quirky animal friends in paradise. However, Tuesday can't stop dreaming about discovering the world. After a violent storm, Tuesday and his friends wake up to find a strange creature on the beach: Robinson Crusoe. Tuesday immediately views Crusoe as his ticket off the island to explore new lands. Likewise, Crusoe soon realizes that the key to surviving on the island is through the help of Tuesday and the other animals. It isn't always easy at first, as the animals don't speak "human." Slowly but surely, they all start living together in harmony, until one day, when their comfortable life is overturned by two savage cats, who wish to take control of the island. A battle ensues between the cats and the group of friends but Crusoe and the animals soon discover the true power of friendship up against all odds (even savage cats).

Themes

Cooperation under threat, Inter-species alliance, Island resilience, Cat deception, Contested leadership, Parrot collaboration

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Peanuts Movie

154. The Peanuts Movie

Comedy Animation Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
7.0

20151h 28min

United States

Director: Steve Martino

Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest.

Themes

Embarrassment and resilience, Peer acceptance pressure, Self-improvement through effort, Achievement and misperception, Public performance dynamics, Romantic pursuit under scrutiny

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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April and the Extraordinary World

155. April and the Extraordinary World

Thriller Adventure Animation Comedy Fantasy
7.2

20151h 46min

France, Canada

Director: Franck Ekinci

It's 1941, but France is trapped in the 19th Century, governed by steam and Napoleon V. Avril, a teenage girl, goes in search of her missing scientist parents.

Themes

Scientists exploited for power, Talking cat ally, Technological stagnation under war, Technology-driven progress after crisis, Mobile bunker as refuge, Terraforming as escape from conflict

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Pan

156. Pan

Fantasy Adventure Family Action Epic Fantasy
5.7

20151h 51min

India, United Kingdom

Director: Joe Wright

Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook and the warrior Tiger Lily. They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan.

Themes

Destiny vs flying choice, Magic and aging control, Loyalty amid pirate betrayal, Mermaid alliance tension, Orphanage pirate hardship, Pirate power dynamics, Fairy tale prophecy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Descendants

157. Descendants

Family Adventure Fantasy TV Movie Music
6.3

20151h 52min

United States

Director: Kenny Ortega

A present-day idyllic kingdom where the benevolent teenage son of King Adam and Queen Belle offers a chance of redemption for the troublemaking offspring of Disney's classic villains: Cruella De Vil (Carlos), Maleficent (Mal), the Evil Queen (Evie) and Jafar (Jay).

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Belonging and identity, Coming of age, Appearance versus self-worth, Peer pressure and popularity, Family legacy vs independence

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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The Little Prince

158. The Little Prince

Adventure Animation Fantasy Family Adventure Epic
7.6

20151h 48min

France, Italy

Director: Mark Osborne

Based on the best-seller book 'The Little Prince', the movie tells the story of a little girl that lives with resignation in a world where efficiency and work are the only dogmas. Everything will change when accidentally she discovers her neighbor that will tell her about the story of the Little Prince that he once met.

Themes

Parent child tension, Utopia vs dystopia, Efficiency vs imagination, Adult conformity, Social differences, Education as control

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Teen Beach 2

159. Teen Beach 2

TV Movie Family Comedy Fantasy Family TV Movie
5.9

20151h 44min

United States

Director: Jeffrey Hornaday

When characters from the movie musical “Wet Side Story” get stuck in the real world, teens Brady and Mack must find a way to return them home.

Themes

Adaptation under pressure, Belonging and autonomy, Relationship strain in adolescence, Identity in transition, Group dynamics under change, Cross world disruption

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Get Hard

160. Get Hard

Comedy Satire
6.0

20151h 40min

United States

Director: Etan Cohen

When obscenely rich hedge-fund manager James is convicted of fraud and sentenced to a stretch in San Quentin, the judge gives him one month to get his affairs in order. Knowing that he won't survive more than a few minutes in prison on his own, James desperately turns to Darnell-- a black businessman who's never even had a parking ticket -- for help. As Darnell puts James through the wringer, both learn that they were wrong about many things, including each other.

Themes

Class inequality, Wealth disparity, Deception and betrayal, Prison survival, Cultural clashes, Mentorship exploitation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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