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Movies with fast-paced vibe

331. Black Widow

Black Widow
Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Globetrotting Adventure
6.6
20212h 14minUnited States
Director: Cate Shortland

Overview

Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

Themes

Power and control, Past loyalties under pressure, Agency vs personal history, Deception vs autonomy, Moral accountability in covert operations, Gendered roles in espionage

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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332. Annette

Annette
Drama Romance Entertainment Industry Drama Dark Romance
6.3
20212h 20minBelgium, France
Director: Leos Carax

Overview

In present-day Los Angeles, controversial stand-up comedian Henry McHenry and internationally renowned opera singer Ann Defrasnoux form the façade of a happy couple in the spotlight. Ann gives birth to a baby girl named Annette, who possesses an exceptional gift that will change all of their lives forever.

Themes

Public image vs private life, Ambition and dependency, Manipulation through art, Revenge through performance, Fame at personal cost, Parental influence and legacy

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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333. Boiling Point

Boiling Point
Drama Thriller Professional Drama Domestic Thriller
7.5
20211h 35minUnited Kingdom, Australia
Director: Philip Barantini

Overview

A head chef balances multiple personal and professional crises at a popular restaurant in London.

Themes

Investor pressure sparks power struggle, Labor hierarchy drives tension, Food critic scrutiny, Influencer pressure shapes demand, Fine dining pressure, One take pacing

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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334. Fear Street: 1994

Fear Street: 1994
Horror Mystery Slasher Horror Whodunit
6.2
20211h 48minUnited States
Director: Leigh Janiak

Overview

After a series of brutal slayings, a teen and her friends take on an evil force that's plagued their notorious town for centuries.

Themes

Legacy of violence, Small town paranoia, Media sensationalism, Youth identity and coming out, Wealth disparity tension, Witchcraft and curse

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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335. Werewolves Within

Werewolves Within
Horror Comedy Werewolf Horror Parody
6.0
20211h 37minUnited States
Director: Josh Ruben

Overview

When a proposed pipeline creates hostilities between residents of a small town, a newly-arrived forest ranger must keep the peace after a snowstorm confines the townspeople to an old lodge. But when a mysterious creature begins terrorizing the group, their worst tendencies and prejudices rise to the surface, and it is up to the ranger to keep the residents alive, both from each other and the monster which plagues them.

Themes

Pipeline leverage, Isolation stress, Snowstorm pressure, Power outage fear, Deception and manipulation, Social division under fear

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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336. Luca

Luca
Animation Comedy Fantasy Adventure Family
7.4
20211h 35minUnited States
Director: Enrico Casarosa

Overview

Luca and his best friend Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Acceptance of difference, Identity and disguise, Prejudice against outsiders, Teamwork in competition, Coming of age journey

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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337. Run Hide Fight

Run Hide Fight
Action Crime Thriller Survival Thriller One-Person Army
6.3
20211h 49minUnited States
Director: Kyle Rankin

Overview

A 17-year-old girl uses her wits, survival skills, and compassion to fight for her life, and those of her fellow classmates, against a group of live-streaming school shooters.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Survival under siege, Media sensationalism, Bullying retaliation, Live-streamed violence, Crisis-driven decision making

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Apple TV
Amazon Video
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338. Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
Action Comedy Crime Thriller Buddy Action
6.1
20211h 57minBulgaria, France
Director: Patrick Hughes

Overview

The world’s most lethal odd couple – bodyguard Michael Bryce and hitman Darius Kincaid – are back on another life-threatening mission. Still unlicensed and under scrutiny, Bryce is forced into action by Darius's even more volatile wife, the infamous international con artist Sonia Kincaid. As Bryce is driven over the edge by his two most dangerous protectees, the trio get in over their heads in a global plot and soon find that they are all that stand between Europe and a vengeful and powerful madman.

Themes

Manipulation and control, Loyalty under pressure, Crime and improvisation, Deception in partnerships, Dangerous alliances, Threat to infrastructure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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339. In the Heights

In the Heights
Drama Romance Relationship Drama Feel-Good Romance
7.2
20212h 23minUnited States
Director: Jon M. Chu

Overview

The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Heights.

Themes

Undocumented immigrant reality, Gentrification pressures, Lottery riches, Beauty salon culture, Neighborhood resilience, Graffiti presence, Bodega economy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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340. A Quiet Place Part II

A Quiet Place Part II
Science Fiction Thriller Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Monster Horror
7.2
20211h 36minUnited States
Director: John Krasinski

Overview

Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.

Themes

Family bonds under pressure, Communication as lifeline, Survival under sound threat, Technology as lifeline, Isolation vs cooperation, Disability as difference

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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