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Movies with relentless vibe

Hands of Stone

521. Hands of Stone

Drama Sports Biography
6.6

20161h 51min

Panama, United States

Director: Jonathan Jakubowicz

The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives.

Themes

Ambition vs loyalty, Mentor influence and loyalty, Rise through adversity, Outsider resentment toward power, Public pressure and honor, Career longevity under scrutiny

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Mechanic: Resurrection

522. Mechanic: Resurrection

Action Crime Thriller One-Person Army Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
5.7

20161h 39min

United States, Germany

Director: Dennis Gansel

Arthur Bishop thought he had put his murderous past behind him when his most formidable foe kidnaps the love of his life. Now he is forced to travel the globe to complete three impossible assassinations, and do what he does best, make them look like accidents.

Themes

Deception as leverage, Loyalty under pressure, Romance under threat, Staged killings, Global pursuit, Arms-trade rivalry

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Seoul Station

523. Seoul Station

Animation Horror Science Fiction Action Thriller
6.1

20161h 32min

South Korea

Director: Yeon Sang-ho

In this animated prequel to "Train to Busan," a group of survivors deals with a zombie pandemic that unleashes itself in downtown Seoul.

Themes

Class inequality, Downtown confinement, Martial law policing, Economic precarity under outbreak, Zombie outbreak, Survivors dynamics

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Anthropoid

524. Anthropoid

History Thriller War Historical Event World War II
7.2

20162h

Czechia, France

Director: Sean Ellis

In December 1941, Czech soldiers Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš parachute into their occupied homeland to assassinate Nazi officer Reinhard Heydrich.

Themes

Occupation pressure, Betrayal loyalty, Covert action consequences, Tactical planning danger, Resistance risk, Civilian cost

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Blood Father

525. Blood Father

Action Thriller Drama One-Person Army Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.4

20161h 28min

France, United States

Director: Jean-François Richet

An ex-con reunites with his estranged wayward 16-year old daughter to protect her from drug dealers who are trying to kill her.

Themes

Parent-child relationship, On the run, Addiction and sobriety, Ex-con reformation, Protective loyalty, Cartel violence

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Boyka: Undisputed IV

526. Boyka: Undisputed IV

Action Drama Thriller Martial Arts Action Tragic Drama
7.0

20161h 27min

Bulgaria, United States

Director: Todor Chapkanov

In the fourth installment of the fighting franchise, Boyka is shooting for the big leagues when an accidental death in the ring makes him question everything he stands for. When he finds out the wife of the man he accidentally killed is in trouble, Boyka offers to fight in a series of impossible battles to free her from a life of servitude.

Themes

Corruption and bribery, Protective loyalty under pressure, Coercive obligation, Underground fighting economy, Imprisonment and resilience, Deception and leverage

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Amazon Video
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Shin Godzilla

527. Shin Godzilla

Action Science Fiction Horror Alien Invasion Sci-Fi Monster Horror
6.8

20162h

Japan

Director: Shinji Higuchi

When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens. A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster's weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side - the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.

Themes

Political incompetence, Bureaucratic inertia, Crisis escalation dynamics, Civilian evacuation ethics, International cooperation, Nuclear threat management

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Train to Busan

528. Train to Busan

Horror Thriller Action Adventure Zombie Horror
7.6

20161h 58min

South Korea

Director: Yeon Sang-ho

When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Pandemic outbreak, Survival horror, Group hostility under stress, Ethical responsibility in chaos, Betrayal and trust under crisis

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Zero Days

529. Zero Days

Documentary Social & Political Documentary
7.7

20161h 56min

United States

Director: Alex Gibney

Alex Gibney explores the phenomenon of Stuxnet, a self-replicating computer virus discovered in 2010 by international IT experts. Evidently commissioned by the US and Israeli governments, this malware was designed to specifically sabotage Iran’s nuclear programme. However, the complex computer worm ended up not only infecting its intended target but also spreading uncontrollably.

Themes

Secrecy vs transparency, State sponsored cyber operation, Investigation under uncertainty, Governance of cyber tools, Collateral disruption risk, Lifecycle of malware

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Amazon Video
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Marauders

530. Marauders

Action Crime Thriller Heist Investigation Suspense
5.5

20161h 47min

Canada

Director: Steven C. Miller

An untraceable group of elite bank robbers is chased by a suicidal FBI agent who uncovers a deeper purpose behind the robbery-homicides.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Power struggles within leadership, Institutional betrayal, Corporate corruption cover-up, Greed vs public good, Vengeance over loyalty

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