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Movies with whimsical vibe

Incredible But True

1. Incredible But True

Comedy Fantasy Mystery Supernatural Fantasy Dark Comedy
6.4
20221h 14min

Overview

Alain and Marie moved to the suburb house of their dreams. But the real estate agent warned them: what is in the basement may well change their lives forever.

Themes

Time travel consequences, Affair and betrayal, Secrecy and deception, Suburban disruption, Age manipulation ethics, Youth obsession

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Everything Everywhere All at Once

2. Everything Everywhere All at Once

Action Adventure Science Fiction Time Travel Sci-Fi Adventure Epic
7.7
20222h 20min

Overview

An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.

Themes

Intergenerational trauma, Mother daughter relationship, Lgbt visibility, Laundromat life pressures, Divorce and family strains, Interdimensional travel exploration

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Bad Guys

3. The Bad Guys

Family Comedy Crime Adventure Animation
6.9
20221h 40min

Overview

When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Societal expectations, Loyalty versus betrayal, Group cohesion under pressure, Public perception vs reform, Agency through action

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Love Tactics

4. Love Tactics

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
5.4
20221h 37min

Overview

An ad executive and a fashion designer-blogger don't believe in love, so they place a bet to make the other fall head over heels - with unusual tactics.

Themes

"movie: love tactics. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of love and the transformative power of vulnerability. it highlights how personal traumas can shape relationships and the importance of genuine connection over superficial tactics."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

5. Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

Animation Comedy Family Adventure Fantasy
6.0
20221h 32min

Overview

When Van Helsing's mysterious invention, the "Monsterfication Ray," goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster. In their new mismatched bodies, Drac and Johnny must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it's too late, and before they drive each other crazy.

Themes

Identity through transformation, Belonging beyond form, Trust under deception, Ownership and legitimacy, Family acceptance, Resilience through collaboration

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Royal Treatment

6. The Royal Treatment

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
5.3
20221h 36min

Overview

Isabella runs her own salon and isn’t afraid to speak her mind, while Prince Thomas runs his own country and is about to marry for duty rather than love. When Izzy and her fellow stylists get the opportunity of a lifetime to do the hair for the royal wedding, she and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts.

Themes

"movie: the royal treatment. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: royalty, Romantic cinema, Royalty, Romantic cinema full keywords list: royalty, Romantic cinema. concept analysis: the film explores the theme of self-discovery and the courage to pursue one's true desires against societal expectations. it highlights the importance of love and personal fulfillment over duty and obligation."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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A Boy Called Christmas

7. A Boy Called Christmas

Family Adventure Fantasy Christmas Family Adventure Epic
6.7
20211h 44min

Overview

An ordinary young boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves, Elfhelm. Taking with him a headstrong reindeer called Blitzen and a loyal pet mouse, Nikolas soon meets his destiny in this magical and endearing story that proves nothing is impossible…

Themes

Family resilience, Belonging through belief, Hope under threat, Myth and reality, Journey as transformation, Generosity as identity

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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8-Bit Christmas

8. 8-Bit Christmas

Family Comedy Fantasy Christmas Family Parody
6.7
20211h 38min

Overview

In suburban Chicago during the late 1980s, ten-year-old Jake Doyle embarks on a herculean quest to get the latest and greatest video game system for Christmas.

Themes

Class inequality, Peer pressure and exclusion, Pursuit of material gifts, Family sacrifice and memory, Community bans on video games, Spirit of giving

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun

9. The French Dispatch of the Liberty, Kansas Evening Sun

Drama Comedy Satire Entertainment Industry Drama
7.1
20211h 48min

Overview

The staff of an American magazine based in France puts out its last issue, with stories featuring an artist sentenced to life imprisonment, student riots, and a kidnapping resolved by a chef.

Themes

Memory and legacy, Journalistic objectivity, Revolutionary student protest, Art as social currency, Foreignness and belonging, Artworld spectacle

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Ron's Gone Wrong

10. Ron's Gone Wrong

Animation Science Fiction Family Comedy Family Animation
7.1
20211h 47min

Overview

In a world where walking, talking, digitally connected bots have become children's best friends, an 11-year-old finds that his robot buddy doesn't quite work the same as the others do.

Themes

Technology-mediated friendship, Privacy vs profit, Corporate control over childhood, Belonging and social longing, Authentic connection vs engineered companionship, Surveillance capitalism

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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