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Movies with fast-paced vibe

Mr. Peabody & Sherman

1071. Mr. Peabody & Sherman

Animation Adventure Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
6.7

20141h 32min

United States

Director: Rob Minkoff

A young boy and his dog, who happens to have a genius-level IQ, spring into action when their time-machine is stolen and moments in history begin to be changed.

Themes

Time travel ethics, Intergenerational bonds, Adoption and belonging, Roles and identity, Parenting under scrutiny, History invading daily life

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Vampire Academy

1072. Vampire Academy

Comedy Action Fantasy Parody Martial Arts Action
5.4

20141h 44min

United States

Director: Mark Waters

Rose, a rebellious half-vampire/half-human guardian-in-training and her best friend, Lissa -- a mortal, royal vampire Princess - have been on the run when they are captured and returned to St. Vladamirs Academy, the very place where they believe their lives may be in most jeopardy. Rose will sacrifice everything to protect Lissa from those who intend to exploit her from within the Academy walls and the Strigoi (immortal, evil vampires) who hunt her kind from outside its sanctuary.

Themes

On the run dynamics, Guardian duty under threat, Spirit power costs life, Royal vampire expectations, Strigoi threat and fear

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Lego Movie

1073. The Lego Movie

Animation Family Adventure Comedy Fantasy
7.7

20141h 40min

Australia, Denmark

Director: Phil Lord

An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe.

Themes

Creativity under constraint, Prophecy vs self-determination, Collective action against tyranny, Play as resistance, Belonging through collaboration, Family bonds and growth

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Justice League: War

1074. Justice League: War

Animation Action Superhero Action
7.3

20141h 19min

United States

Director: Jay Oliva

The world is under attack by an alien armada led by the powerful Apokoliptian, Darkseid. A group of superheroes consisting of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg, and Shazam must set aside their differences and gather together to defend Earth.

Themes

Transformation and identity, Dependence on technology, Alliance under pressure, Mind-control manipulation, Collective defense under threat, Power vs ordinary skill

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Voices

1075. The Voices

Comedy Crime Horror Fantasy Dark Comedy
6.3

20141h 44min

Germany, United States

Director: Marjane Satrapi

A mentally unhinged factory worker must decide whether to listen to his talking cat and become a killer, or follow his dog's advice to keep striving for normalcy.

Themes

Voices guiding behavior, Therapy and medication, Mental illness pressures, Dual impulses and control, Pursuit of normalcy, Family trauma legacy

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Boy & the World

1076. Boy & the World

Animation Fantasy Adventure Family Family Animation
7.5

20141h 20min

Brazil

Director: Alê Abreu

Suffering because of his father's departure to the big city, a boy leaves his village and discovers a fantastic world dominated by bug-engines and strange beings. An unusual animation with various artistic techniques that portrays the issues of the modern world through the eyes of a child.

Themes

Parental absence, Resilience of youth, Displacement and journey, Modernity vs tradition, Empathy across difference, Misdirection and trust

Available on

Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Cloud 9

1077. Cloud 9

Drama Romance Family TV Movie Sports Competition
6.4

20141h 30min

United States

Director: Paul Hoen

Set high atop snow-capped mountains in the adrenaline-fueled world of competitive snowboarding, the Disney Channel Original Movie “Cloud 9″ tells the inspiring story of two snowboarders who must overcome self-doubt to learn that achieving their dreams is possible.

Themes

Identity through sport, Mentorship and trust, Pressure to perform, Resilience after setback, Rivalry and belonging, Teamwork under scrutiny

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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The Nut Job

1078. The Nut Job

Animation Comedy Family Adventure Family Animation
5.7

20141h 25min

Canada, South Korea

Director: Peter Lepeniotis

Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter - Maury's Nut Store.

Themes

Villain leadership challenge, Heist as social conflict, Park resource competition, Squirrel outsider resilience, Community rebuilding after exile, Deception within criminal world

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

1079. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

Action Drama Thriller Spy Action Political Thriller
6.2

20141h 45min

Russia, United States

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Jack Ryan, as a young covert CIA analyst, uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S. economy with a terrorist attack.

Themes

Deception and loyalty tension, National security pressures, Interagency cooperation under strain, Economic manipulation risk, Foreign influence through finance, Financial system vulnerability

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Redirected

1080. Redirected

Action Comedy Crime Thriller Satire
6.4

20141h 39min

Lithuania, United Kingdom

Director: Emilis Vėlyvis

Four friends become stranded in Eastern Europe and have to become hit men, prostitutes, corrupt cops, smugglers and more to make it home.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Money as leverage, Deceit and coercion, Crime under duress, Police corruption under strain, Cross-border chaos

Available on

Fandango At Home
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