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Walking with Dinosaurs

1. Walking with Dinosaurs

Animation Family Adventure Family Animation Coming-of-Age Adventure
5.2
20131h 27min

Overview

In a time when dinosaurs rule the Earth, the smallest dinosaur of the herd, a playful Pachyrhinosaurus named Patchi, embarks on the biggest adventure of his life. As he tries to find his place in a spectacular world filled with fun-loving friends and a few dangerous foes, Patchi will discover the courage he needs to become the leader of the herd and a hero for the ages.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Loyalty under threat, Survival through cooperation, Mentor-mentee dynamics, Leadership pressure, Inter-group conflict

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Overview

A young woman studying the habits of webcam chat users from the apparent safety of her apartment witnesses a brutal murder online and is quickly immersed in a nightmare in which she and her loved ones are targeted for the same grisly fate as the first victim.

Themes

Found footage anxiety, Invasion of privacy dynamics, Online chat deception, Proxy server vulnerability, Snuff films commodification, Kidnapping fear and control

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Saving Mr. Banks

3. Saving Mr. Banks

Comedy Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
7.5
20132h 6min

Overview

Author P.L. Travers looks back on her childhood while reluctantly meeting with Walt Disney, who seeks to adapt her Mary Poppins books for the big screen.

Themes

Parental influence on art, Memory shaping creative work, Artistic control vs studio demands, Pen-name and identity, Adaptation ethics and openness, Outsider perspective in familiar stories

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Patema Inverted

4. Patema Inverted

Animation Science Fiction Adventure Drama Anime
7.3
20131h 38min

Overview

A young girl, from a civilization that resides in deep underground tunnels, finds herself trapped in an inverted world and teams up with a resident to escape and return home.

Themes

Authoritarian regime, Underground vs surface, Gravity disruption consequences, Intercultural contact, Cross-world cooperation, Youth resilience

Available on

Apple TV
Kanopy
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12 Years a Slave

5. 12 Years a Slave

Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
8.1
20132h 14min

Overview

In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Abuse of power, Freedom vs confinement, Slavery and exploitation, Abolitionist influence and memory, Labor coercion and debt

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Grand Piano

6. Grand Piano

Thriller Mystery Mind Game Thriller Investigation Mystery
5.9
20131h 30min

Overview

Tom Selznick, the most talented pianist of his generation, stopped performing in public because of his stage fright. Years after a catastrophic performance, he reappears in public in a long awaited concert in Chicago. Just moments after starting his performance in the packed theater, in front of an expectant audience, Tom finds a threatening message written on the score: 'Play one wrong note and you die'. Without leaving the piano, Tom must discover the anonymous sniper's motives and look for help without anyone realizing.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Loyalty under danger, Performance pressure, Control of art, Death threats, Stage fright

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Blue Is the Warmest Color

7. Blue Is the Warmest Color

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
7.6
20133h

Overview

Adèle's life is changed when she meets Emma, a young woman with blue hair, who will allow her to discover desire, to assert herself as a woman and as an adult. In front of others, Adele grows, seeks herself, loses herself, finds herself.

Themes

Coming of age, Sexual awakening, Self discovery, Social class tension, Lesbian relationships, Artistic ambition vs love

Available on

Netflix
Apple TV
Hulu
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Metallica: Through the Never

8. Metallica: Through the Never

Music Concert Film
7.1
20131h 33min

Overview

Trip, a young roadie for Metallica, is sent on an urgent mission during the band's show. But what seems like a simple assignment turns into a surreal adventure.

Themes

Performance under pressure, Spectacle vs danger, Loyalty to crew, Urban chaos and control, Disruption of routine, Surreal journey during a show

Available on

Apple TV
Qello Concerts by Stingray Amazon Channel
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Romeo & Juliet

9. Romeo & Juliet

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Tragic Drama
5.8
20131h 58min

Overview

In Verona, bad blood between the Montague and Capulet families leads to much bitterness. Despite the hostility, Romeo Montague manages an invitation to a masked ball at the estate of the Capulets and meets Juliet, their daughter. The two are instantly smitten but dismayed to learn that their families are enemies. Romeo and Juliet figure out a way to pursue their romance, but Romeo is banished for his part in the slaying of Juliet's cousin, Tybalt.

Themes

Forbidden romance, Fate and choice, Secrecy and disguise, Enduring family feud, Youthful impulsiveness, Social expectation vs desire

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Planes

10. Planes

Animation Family Adventure Comedy Family Animation
5.7
20131h 31min

Overview

Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.

Themes

Mentorship and growth, Deception in alliances, Sportsmanship under pressure, Rival competition dynamics, Collective support and resourcefulness

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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