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TV Movie movies

Feature-length productions crafted for the small screen, offering cozy storytelling and diverse themes.

Subgenres include: Family TV Movie, Holiday TV Movie, Romance TV Movie.

Flowers in the Attic

1. Flowers in the Attic

Drama Mystery Thriller TV Movie Family Drama
6.1
20141h 30min

Overview

After the sudden death of their father, four children face cruel treatment from their ruthless grandmother.

Themes

Abuse and control, Wealth vs dependence, Flight and escape, Loss and illness, Family confinement and authority, Parental deception

Available on

Kanopy
Fandango At Home
Lifetime Movie Club
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Cloud 9

2. Cloud 9

Drama Romance Family TV Movie Sports Competition
6.4
20141h 30min

Overview

Set high atop snow-capped mountains in the adrenaline-fueled world of competitive snowboarding, the Disney Channel Original Movie “Cloud 9″ tells the inspiring story of two snowboarders who must overcome self-doubt to learn that achieving their dreams is possible.

Themes

Identity through sport, Mentorship and trust, Pressure to perform, Resilience after setback, Rivalry and belonging, Teamwork under scrutiny

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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Overview

Two teen track stars discover first love as they train for the biggest relay race of their young lives.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Coming of age pressures, Family obligations vs career, First love in adolescence, Lgbt themes and desire, Tenderness and sensitivity

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Teen Beach Movie

4. Teen Beach Movie

Family Music TV Movie Comedy Fantasy
6.0
20131h 35min

Overview

Life's a beach for surfers Brady and McKenzie – until a rogue wave magically transports them inside the classic '60s beach party flick, "Wet Side Story," where a full-blown rivalry between bikers and surfers threatens to erupt. There, amidst a sea of surfing, singing and dancing, Brady and Mack accidentally change the storyline, and the film’s dreamy hero and heroine fall for them instead of for each other!

Themes

Cultural clash across eras, Generation vs tradition, Romance vs social expectations, Identity through performance, Loyalty amid competition, Art versus commerce

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Remember Sunday

5. Remember Sunday

TV Movie Romance Drama Romance TV Movie Relationship Drama
6.9
20131h 36min

Overview

A lonely, down-on-her-luck waitress meets a handsome, quirky jewelry store clerk and thinks that maybe, finally, she's met Mr. Right. The more Molly gets to know Gus, the more she's intrigued by him. But she's also mystified. Gus is absent-minded, preoccupied. Is he hiding something? The short answer is: yes. He's reluctant to share with her that since suffering a brain aneurysm, he's totally lost his short-term memory. Every day is a brand new day, his life starts anew. Every day he sees Molly he struggles to remember who she is and what she represents. Every day, he has to fall in love with her all over again.

Themes

Memory loss challenges, Trust and misperception, Daily memory resets, Romantic commitment under uncertainty, Caretaking dynamics, Pursuit of healing

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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My Fake Fiance

6. My Fake Fiance

TV Movie Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
6.3
20121h 35min

Overview

Jennifer and Vince, virtual strangers, find themselves strapped for cash and decide to stage a fake engagement and wedding just for the gifts

Themes

Gifts vs reality, Financial strain, Social performance, Pretend relationship, Trust under test, Family obligations

Available on

fuboTV
YouTube TV
Freeform
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Blue Lagoon: The Awakening

7. Blue Lagoon: The Awakening

Drama Adventure Romance TV Movie Survival Adventure
5.3
20121h 25min

Overview

Two high school students become stranded on a tropical island and must rely on each other for survival. They learn more about themselves and each other while falling in love.

Themes

Parental control, Readjustment to life after crisis, Tropical island romance, Coming of age under duress, Popularity versus authenticity, Deserted island isolation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Let It Shine

8. Let It Shine

Family Music TV Movie Narrative Musical Family TV Movie
6.4
20121h 44min

Overview

A young teenage rapper must use his musical talent to help his friend out and win the girl of his dreams by going through several events of betrayal, trust and agreement while his religious parents have strictly dislike his interests.

Themes

Faith vs art in youth, Deception and credit misattribution, Friendship tested by rivalry, Parental disapproval of music, Authenticity vs role expectations, Fame pressures in performance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Radio Rebel

9. Radio Rebel

Comedy Drama Family TV Movie Music
5.7
20121h 30min

Overview

High school senior Tara is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out -- doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Tara surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, "Radio Rebel" -- and to everyone's shock, she's a hit!

Themes

Secret identity, Peer pressure and conformity, Family influence in media, Prom culture and youth agency, Authenticity vs popularity, Voice through radio

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Game Change

10. Game Change

TV Movie Drama Comedy History Political Drama
7.4
20121h 58min

Overview

During the Republican run of the 2008 Presidential election, candidate John McCain picks a relative unknown, Alaskan governor Sarah Palin, to be his running mate. As the campaign kicks into high gear, her lack of experience, in both political and media savvy, becomes a drain upon McCain and his strategists.

Themes

Media scrutiny, Image vs competence, Base appeal vs mainstream, Rapid vetting pressures, Negative campaigning tactics, Leadership credibility under fire

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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