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Bedazzled

431. Bedazzled

Fantasy Comedy Romance High-Concept Comedy Fantasy Romance
6.1

20001h 33min

Germany, United States

Director: Harold Ramis

Overview

Elliot Richards, a socially awkward IT worker, is given seven wishes to get the girl of his dreams when he meets a very seductive Satan. The catch: his soul. Some of his wishes include being a 7 foot basketball star, a wealthy, powerful man, and a sensitive caring guy. But, as could be expected, the Devil puts her own little twist on each of his fantasies.

Themes

Seven wishes, Pact with the devil, Love of one's life, Searching for love, Sale of soul

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Gone in Sixty Seconds

432. Gone in Sixty Seconds

Action Crime Thriller Vehicle-Driven Action Heist
6.5

20001h 58min

United States

Director: Dominic Sena

Overview

Upon learning that he has to come out of retirement to steal 50 cars in one night to save his brother Kip's life, former car thief Randall "Memphis" Raines enlists help from a few "boost happy" pals to accomplish a seemingly impossible feat. From countless car chases to relentless cops, the high-octane excitement builds as Randall swerves around more than a few roadblocks to keep Kip alive.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Risk and improvisation, Trust under deception, Family stakes, Crime and pursuit, Mentorship influence

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Mission: Impossible II

433. Mission: Impossible II

Adventure Action Thriller Spy Action Globetrotting Adventure
6.1

20002h 3min

United States

Director: John Woo

Overview

With computer genius Luther Stickell at his side and a beautiful thief on his mind, agent Ethan Hunt races across Australia and Spain to stop a former IMF agent from unleashing a genetically engineered biological weapon called Chimera. This mission, should Hunt choose to accept it, plunges him into the center of an international crisis of terrifying magnitude.

Themes

Loyalty under manipulation, Secret government organization pressure, Biological weapon threat, Deception through secret identity, Infiltration through deceit, Stock options leverage

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Small Time Crooks

434. Small Time Crooks

Comedy Crime Satire Con Artist Crime
6.7

20001h 34min

United States

Director: Woody Allen

Overview

A loser of a crook and his wife strike it rich when a botched bank job's cover business becomes a spectacular success.

Themes

Front business disguise, Crime financing ambition, Class tension through social climbing, Deception and exploitation, Taste as status marker, Materialism shaping identity

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Center Stage

435. Center Stage

Drama Music Professional Drama Dance-Centered Music Film
6.7

20001h 55min

United States

Director: Nicholas Hytner

Overview

A group of 12 teenagers from various backgrounds enroll at the American Ballet Academy in New York to make it as ballet dancers and each one deals with the problems and stress of training and getting ahead in the world of dance.

Themes

Class inequality, Body image pressure, Competition pressure, Mentor influence, Family expectations, Peer rivalry

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Love & Sex

436. Love & Sex

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.1

20001h 22min

Canada, United States

Director: Valerie Breiman

Overview

When her rather explicit copy is rejected, magazine journalist Kate is asked by her editor to come up with an article on loving relationships instead, and to do so by the end of the day. This gets Kate thinking back over her own various experiences, and to wondering if she is in much of a position to write on the subject.

Themes

Loving relationships dynamics, Magazine journalist perspective, End of day pressure, Explicit copy tension, Timing conflicts, Woman director influence

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Google Play Movies
YouTube
Starz Apple TV Channel
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American Psycho

437. American Psycho

Thriller Drama Crime Mind Game Thriller Psychological Drama
7.6

20001h 42min

Canada, United States

Director: Mary Harron

Overview

A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies.

Themes

White collar violence, Alienation in affluence, Appearance versus reality, Satire of consumer culture, Class and status pressure, Deceptive self image

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Notting Hill

438. Notting Hill

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
7.2

19992h 4min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Roger Michell

Overview

The life of William, the owner of a small bookshop in London, changes dramatically after a famous movie star visits his store. From there, the already unusual encounter grows into a romance.

Themes

Class differences, Fame and privacy, Public romance pressures, Media scrutiny, Friendship networks, Ordinary life vs stardom

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Cruel Intentions

439. Cruel Intentions

Drama Romance Dark Romance Relationship Drama
6.8

19991h 38min

United States

Director: Roger Kumble

Overview

Slaking a thirst for dangerous games, Kathryn challenges her stepbrother, Sebastian, to deflower their headmaster's daughter before the summer ends. If he succeeds, the prize is the chance to bed Kathryn. But if he loses, Kathryn will claim his most prized possession.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Power dynamics, Revenge as motive, Romance under pressure, Reputation and social risk, Wealth and privilege

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Parent Trap

440. The Parent Trap

Comedy Family Romance Parent-Child Family Romantic Comedy
6.7

19982h 8min

United States

Director: Nancy Meyers

Overview

Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins who were separated at a young age due to their parents' divorce. Unbeknownst to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp, where they meet, discover the truth about their relationship, and come up with a plan to switch places in an effort to reunite their mother and father.

Themes

Deception through disguise, Family reconciliation, Shared custody pressures, Upbringing divergence, Romance vs loyalty, Public image expectations

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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