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Movies with opulent vibe

Murder Mystery

31. Murder Mystery

Action Comedy Mystery Whodunit Parody
6.1

20191h 37min

United States

Director: Kyle Newacheck

On a long-awaited trip to Europe, a New York City cop and his hairdresser wife scramble to solve a baffling murder aboard a billionaire's yacht.

Themes

Inheritance intrigue, Murder motive, Money motive, Whodunit mechanics, Crime investigation pressure, Elite deception

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Netflix
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Aladdin

32. Aladdin

Adventure Fantasy Romance Family Adventure Epic
6.9

20192h 7min

United States

Director: Guy Ritchie

A kindhearted street urchin named Aladdin embarks on a magical adventure after finding a lamp that releases a wisecracking genie while a power-hungry Grand Vizier vies for the same lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Loyalty under pressure, Power and control, Status and social ascent, Freedom and obligation, Romance and marriage

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Dumbo

33. Dumbo

Family Fantasy Adventure Animal Companion Family Dark Fantasy
6.2

20191h 52min

United States

Director: Tim Burton

A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Animal captivity ethics, Commercial ambition vs humane care, Spectacle versus exploitation, Public perception shaping outcomes, Reorganization under new policy

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Favourite

34. The Favourite

History Comedy Drama Satire Relationship Drama
7.5

20182h

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

This historical drama follows court intrigue in England, where two servants of the ailing Queen Anne compete to become her chief favourite, seeking power, access to money, and influence over politics.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and manipulation, Social climbing, Power and influence, Palace intrigue, Gender dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

35. Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

Fantasy Adventure Epic Fantasy Adventure Epic
6.5

20182h 14min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: David Yates

Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only one capable of putting a stop to him is the wizard he once called his closest friend, Albus Dumbledore. However, Dumbledore will need to seek help from the wizard who had thwarted Grindelwald once before, his former student Newt Scamander, who agrees to help, unaware of the dangers that lie ahead. Lines are drawn as love and loyalty are tested, even among the truest friends and family, in an increasingly divided wizarding world.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Deception and manipulation, Forbidden alliances, Power over non-magical beings, Division within magical society, Bloodline anxieties

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Princess Switch

36. The Princess Switch

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.1

20181h 41min

United States

Director: Mike Rohl

When a down-to-earth Chicago baker and a soon-to-be princess discover they look like twins, they hatch a Christmastime plan to trade places.

Themes

Deception through disguise, Public scrutiny, Class expectations, Role swapping, Longing for normalcy, Romance across social boundaries

Available on

Netflix
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Colette

37. Colette

Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
6.7

20181h 52min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Wash Westmoreland

After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.

Themes

Class inequality, Social climbing, Creative labor, Abusive marriage, Gendered power, Artistic autonomy, Exploitation in relationships

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Traveling in search of the rare ingredient, “sky fish” Meliodas and Hawk arrive at a palace that floats above the clouds. The people there are busy preparing a ceremony, meant to protect their home from a ferocious beast that awakens once every 3,000 years. But before the ritual is complete, the Six Knights of Black—a Demon Clan army—removes the seal on the beast, threatening the lives of everyone in the Sky Palace.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Power and responsibility, Demon versus divine order, Identity and mistaken identity, Coexistence of species

Available on

Netflix
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Crazy Rich Asians

39. Crazy Rich Asians

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.9

20182h 1min

United States, Hong Kong SAR China

Director: Jon M. Chu

Fabulously wealthy Kevin Young brings his girlfriend Rachel from New York—a girl from a modest family who had no idea about his background. But not everyone in his family is happy to welcome her as a future bride.

Themes

Appearance versus reality, Family expectations, Social climbing pressures, Wealth display vs merit, Loyalty under wealth, In-law dynamics

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Ideal Home

40. Ideal Home

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Family Drama
6.4

20181h 31min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Andrew Fleming

A couple is going through marital troubles made worse when a previously unknown grandson shows up.

Themes

Marital strain, Nontraditional parenting, Grandson presence, Extravagant lifestyle pressures, Lgbt family dynamics, Bickering under scrutiny

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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