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Movies with vibrant vibe

Chico & Rita

1. Chico & Rita

Animation Music Romance Narrative Musical Passionate Romance
7.2
20101h 33min

Overview

Chico is a young piano player with big dreams. Rita is a beautiful singer with an extraordinary voice. Music and romantic desire unites them, but their journey - in the tradition of the Latin ballad, the bolero - brings heartache and torment.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Racial prejudice, Jazz influence, Artistic ambition, Romantic desire, Adult animation

Available on

Apple TV
Kanopy
Hoopla
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Megamind

2. Megamind

Animation Action Comedy Family Science Fiction
7.3
20101h 36min

Overview

After Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain, defeats his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Megamind creates a new hero to fight, but must act to save the city when his "creation" becomes an even worse villain than he was.

Themes

Secret identity tension, Power vs responsibility, Saving the world, Alien baby presence, Antihero ethics, Gadget repurposing for good

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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StreetDance 3D

3. StreetDance 3D

Music Romance Drama Dance-Centered Music Film Romantic Comedy
5.8
20101h 38min

Overview

In order to win the Street Dance Championships, a dance crew is forced to work with ballet dancers from the Royal Dance School in exchange for rehearsal space.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Resource scarcity, Leadership under pressure, Urban aspiration vs tradition, Cross-discipline collaboration, Teamwork and identity

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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How to Train Your Dragon

4. How to Train Your Dragon

Fantasy Adventure Animation Family Epic Fantasy
8.1
20101h 38min

Overview

As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle. But after downing a feared dragon, he realizes that he no longer wants to destroy it, and instead befriends the beast – which he names Toothless – much to the chagrin of his warrior father.

Themes

Rite of passage, Nest as central setting, Dragon presence fosters cooperation, Training with peers, Forest challenges and flight, Village relationships and change

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

5. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Adventure Fantasy Action Comedy Family
6.0
20091h 45min

Overview

Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the archives at the Smithsonian Institution. Larry's (mis)adventures this time include close encounters with Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln and Ivan the Terrible.

Themes

Power versus preservation, Archive relocation pressure, Living exhibits agency, Romance amid chaos, Trust among allies, Humor under pressure

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

6. Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Animation Comedy Science Fiction Adult Animation Parody
7.3
20091h 30min

Overview

Leela becomes an outlaw when she and a group of ecologically-minded feminists attempt to save an asteroid of primitive life forms and the Violet Dwarf star from being destroyed, while Fry joins a secret society and attempts to stop a mysterious species known as the "Dark Ones" from destroying all life in the universe.

Themes

Collective action under pressure, Environmental activism vs development, Secret societies and telepathy, Preservation of endangered life, Private ambition vs ecology, Mind-reading power vs privacy


High School Musical 3: Senior Year

7. High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Comedy Romance Drama Family Music
5.0
20081h 57min

Overview

As seniors in high school, Troy and Gabriella struggle with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a spring musical to address their experiences, hopes and fears about their future.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Rivalry and loyalty, Coming of age, Performance as identity, Scholarship competition, Future college pressure

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Another Cinderella Story

8. Another Cinderella Story

Music Comedy Romance Family Narrative Musical
5.8
20081h 30min

Overview

A guy who danced with what could be the girl of his dreams at a costume ball only has one hint at her identity: the Zune she left behind as she rushed home in order to make her curfew. And with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of him, he sets out to find his masked beauty.

Themes

Pursuit of dreams, Bullying and resilience, Public image manipulation, Modern fairy tale motifs, Guardianship power imbalance, Dance contest ambition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Stick It

9. Stick It

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Buddy Comedy
6.4
20061h 45min

Overview

Haley is a naturally gifted athlete but, with her social behavior, the teen seems intent on squandering her abilities. After a final brush with the law, a judge sentences her to an elite gymnastics academy run by a legendary, hard-nosed coach. Once there, Haley's rebellious attitude wins her both friends and enemies.

Themes

Flawed judging system, Parental pressure in sport, Youthful rebellion and resilience, Gender dynamics in sport, Athlete solidarity and protest, Rebellion against rigid rules

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Take the Lead

10. Take the Lead

Drama Music Professional Drama Dance-Centered Music Film
6.6
20061h 58min

Overview

A former professional dancer volunteers to teach dance in the New York public school system and, while his background first clashes with his students' tastes, together they create a completely new style of dance. Based on the story of ballroom dancer, Pierre Dulane.

Themes

Youth mentorship in adversity, Education under pressure, Dance as social mobility, Trust and teamwork, Discipline through art, Resource constraints in schools

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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