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Blitz

1. Blitz

War Drama History World War II Historical Drama
6.2
20242h

Overview

In World War II London, nine-year-old George is evacuated to the countryside by his mother, Rita, to escape the bombings. Defiant and determined to return to his family, George embarks on an epic, perilous journey back home as Rita searches for him.

Themes

Race and belonging, Family endurance under siege, Multiethnic shelter solidarity, Labor and protest, Prejudice and resilience, Evacuation and return

Available on

Apple TV
Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Raya and the Last Dragon

2. Raya and the Last Dragon

Animation Family Fantasy Action Adventure
7.3
20211h 47min

Overview

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people.

Themes

Betrayal within alliances, Intertribal trust under pressure, Fragmentation unity under threat, Loyalty of a lone warrior, Alliances forged in crisis, Disguise of a dragon

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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My Hero Academia: Two Heroes

3. My Hero Academia: Two Heroes

Animation Action Adventure Fantasy Anime
7.3
20181h 36min

Overview

All Might and Deku accept an invitation to go abroad to a floating and mobile manmade city, called 'I-Island', where they research quirks as well as hero supplemental items at the special 'I-Expo' convention that is currently being held on the island. During that time, suddenly, despite an iron wall of security surrounding the island, the system is breached by a villain, and the only ones able to stop him are the students of Class 1-A.

Themes

Loyalty and betrayal, Mentorship dynamics, Class pressure, Collective resilience, Fame vs virtue, Internships and competition

Available on

Apple TV
Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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Overview

When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.

Themes

Corporate power vs individual agency, Control of virtual spaces, Nostalgia as escape, Identity and anonymity, Collaboration through competition, Community vs isolation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Polka King

5. The Polka King

Comedy Satire
6.0
20171h 35min

Overview

Local Pennsylvania polka legend Jan Lewan develops a plan to get rich that shocks his fans and lands him in jail.

Themes

Financial deception, Ambition vs risk, Public scrutiny, Regulatory pressure, Family fracture, Identity vs image

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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The Wailing

6. The Wailing

Horror Mystery Supernatural Horror Investigation Mystery
7.4
20162h 36min

Overview

A stranger arrives in a little village and soon after a mysterious sickness starts spreading. A policeman is drawn into the incident and is forced to solve the mystery in order to save his daughter.

Themes

Investigation under pressure, Family violence under threat, Isolation in small communities, Folk horror and superstition, Demon as social contagion, Possession and ritual conflict

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Guardians of the Galaxy

7. Guardians of the Galaxy

Action Science Fiction Adventure Superhero Action Space Sci-Fi
8.0
20142h 1min

Overview

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Betrayal and deception, Found family dynamics, Resilience under threat, Collective risk taking, Power versus responsibility

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Adventure Fantasy Quest Fantasy Adventure Epic
8.1
20112h 10min

Overview

Harry, Ron and Hermione continue their quest to vanquish the evil Voldemort once and for all. Just as things begin to look hopeless for the young wizards, Harry discovers a trio of magical objects that endow him with powers to rival Voldemort's formidable skills.

Themes

Good versus evil, Battle as growth catalyst, Saving the world through sacrifice, Magic as responsibility, Teen fantasy coming of age, Self sacrifice as duty

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Step Up 3D

9. Step Up 3D

Drama Romance Entertainment Industry Drama Passionate Romance
6.2
20101h 47min

Overview

A tight-knit group of New York City street dancers, including Luke and Natalie, team up with NYU freshman Moose, and find themselves pitted against the world's best hip-hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Rivalry and deception, Teamwork under constraint, Financial stakes and risk, Balancing studies and ambition, Personal bonds vs competition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Bring It On: Fight to the Finish

10. Bring It On: Fight to the Finish

Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.2
20091h 42min

Overview

When her mother falls for a wealthy man, Lina Cruz must move in with her new stepfather and transfer from an urban East Los Angeles public high school to an exclusive prep school in Malibu, where she struggles to fit in with her affluent new peers. After snooty cheerleading captain Avery blocks Lina from varsity, Lina recruits her best friends from her old school to help her whip the pathetic junior varsity cheerleading squad -- the Sea Lions -- into fighting shape.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Economic disparity, Teamwork under stress, Social adaptation, Competitive pressure, Outsider vs insider

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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