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Movies with playful vibe

Hot Frosty

1. Hot Frosty

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
5.3
20241h 30min

Overview

When a young widow's magic scarf brings a dashing snowman to life, can he help her rediscover romance, laughter and holiday cheer before he melts away?

Themes

Unconventional romance, Grief to renewal, Holiday romance, Community generosity, Humor as healing

Available on

Netflix
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Paddington in Peru

2. Paddington in Peru

Family Comedy Adventure Globetrotting Adventure Vacation Family
6.6
20241h 46min

Overview

Paddington travels to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon rainforest and up to the mountain peaks of Peru.

Themes

Trust and deception, Belonging and home, Family bonds under duress, Adventure as bond-building, Greed versus loyalty, Heritage and origin

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Saturday Night

3. Saturday Night

Comedy Drama Satire Entertainment Industry Drama
6.9
20241h 49min

Overview

At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. This is the story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live.

Themes

Backstage pressure dynamics, Producer-led improvisation, Live broadcast urgency, Cast rebellion against authority, Audience presence pressure, Real-time script adaptation

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Netflix
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My Old Ass

4. My Old Ass

Comedy Drama High-Concept Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.9
20241h 29min

Overview

An 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self. But when Elliott’s "old ass" starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn't do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what's becoming a transformative summer.

Themes

Sexual identity exploration, Time pressure adolescence, Family pressure vs independence, Self-acceptance under external expectations, Queer visibility and belonging, Romance boundaries and choice

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Incoming

5. Incoming

Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.8
20241h 32min

Overview

Their first week of high school. The biggest party of the year. Mistakes will be made as four teenage boys navigate a night of mayhem and debauchery.

Themes

Deception and performance, Coming of age pressure, Peer influence and risk, Social status and belonging, Desire vs responsibility, Reputation management in high school

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Netflix
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Harold and the Purple Crayon

6. Harold and the Purple Crayon

Family Comedy Adventure Fantasy Coming-of-Age Adventure
5.7
20241h 30min

Overview

Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life.

Themes

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Fly Me to the Moon

7. Fly Me to the Moon

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
6.6
20242h 12min

Overview

Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones, brought in to fix NASA's public image, wreaks havoc on Apollo 11 launch director Cole Davis' already difficult task of putting a man on the moon. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup, and the countdown truly begins.

Themes

Romance under professional pressure, Public image manipulation, Space race pressures, Deception under political scrutiny, Nostalgia as inspiration, Funding leverage in politics

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Despicable Me 4

8. Despicable Me 4

Family Comedy Animation Science Fiction Parent-Child Family
6.2
20241h 34min

Overview

Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.

Themes

Family resilience under threat, Rivalry and revenge dynamics, Parenting and protection instincts, Disguise and identity management, Manipulation through technology, Relocation and social adaptation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Hit Man

9. Hit Man

Comedy Romance Crime Awkward Comedy Romantic Comedy
6.8
20241h 56min

Overview

A mild-mannered professor moonlighting as a fake hit man in police stings ignites a chain reaction of trouble when he falls for a potential client.

Themes

Manipulation and coercion, Deception under law, Dual professional roles, Life insurance motive, Ethical ambiguity of sting operations, Romance under cover

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Netflix
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Overview

After discovering she can see everyone's imaginary friends, a girl embarks on a magical adventure to reconnect forgotten imaginary friends with their kids.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Memory shaping identity, Memory and belonging, Care under pressure, Intergenerational care, Imagination as social glue

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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