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Movies with playful vibe

311. Mother's Day

Mother's Day
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
5.7
20161h 58minUnited States
Director: Garry Marshall

Overview

Sandy is a stressed-out, single mom who learns that her ex-husband is marrying a younger woman. Her friend Jesse's parents don't know that she has a family or that her sister, Gabi is married to a woman. Jesse's friend, Kristin, is juggling motherhood of a toddler, a patient boyfriend who keeps proposing, and searching for her biological mother. Bradley is a widower who's trying to raise two daughters on his own, while Miranda is too busy with her career to worry about children. When their respective problems intersect and start coming to a head, the Mother's Day holiday takes on a special meaning for all.

Themes

Birth mother search, Chosen families under pressure, Intergenerational clashes, Parental expectations vs autonomy, Public revelation and romance, Racism and homophobia

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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312. Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Adventure Comedy Drama Survival Adventure Buddy Comedy
7.8
20161h 41minNew Zealand, United Kingdom
Director: Taika Waititi

Overview

Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together to survive.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Deception and misperception, Foster care instability, Trust and dependence, Bonding under crisis, Reputation and stigma

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Apple TV
fuboTV
Google Play Movies
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313. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2

My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Ensemble Comedy
6.0
20161h 34minCanada, United States
Director: Kirk Jones

Overview

The continuing adventures of the Portokalos family. A follow-up to the 2002 comedy, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding."

Themes

Family obligation and care, Village renewal pressure, Intergenerational independence struggle, Interference vs autonomy, Memory and heritage, Engagement as catalyst

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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314. Pee-wee's Big Holiday

Pee-wee's Big Holiday
Adventure Comedy Family Globetrotting Adventure Vacation Family
6.1
20161h 29minUnited States
Director: John Lee

Overview

A fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Chance encounters, Pursuit of escape, Urban lure vs rural bounds, Misadventure risks, Resilient improvisation

Available on

Netflix
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315. Robinson Crusoe

Robinson Crusoe
Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
5.4
20161h 30minBelgium, France
Director: Vincent Kesteloot

Overview

On a tiny exotic island, Tuesday, an outgoing parrot lives with his quirky animal friends in paradise. However, Tuesday can't stop dreaming about discovering the world. After a violent storm, Tuesday and his friends wake up to find a strange creature on the beach: Robinson Crusoe. Tuesday immediately views Crusoe as his ticket off the island to explore new lands. Likewise, Crusoe soon realizes that the key to surviving on the island is through the help of Tuesday and the other animals. It isn't always easy at first, as the animals don't speak "human." Slowly but surely, they all start living together in harmony, until one day, when their comfortable life is overturned by two savage cats, who wish to take control of the island. A battle ensues between the cats and the group of friends but Crusoe and the animals soon discover the true power of friendship up against all odds (even savage cats).

Themes

Cooperation under threat, Inter-species alliance, Island resilience, Cat deception, Contested leadership, Parrot collaboration

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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316. Where Am I Going?

Where Am I Going?
Comedy Family Adventure Awkward Comedy Parent-Child Family
6.7
20161h 26minItaly
Director: Gennaro Nunziante

Overview

Checco is 39 and lived his entire life with his parents. He loves his job where he does nothing the whole day, until something happens that will change his behavior and his life forever...

Themes

Deception and framing, Teamwork under threat, Guardianship and protection, Belonging through crisis, Relocation under danger, Alien outsider status

Available on

Netflix
Disney Plus
Amazon Prime Video
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317. The Peanuts Movie

The Peanuts Movie
Comedy Animation Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
7.0
20151h 28minUnited States
Director: Steve Martino

Overview

Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest.

Themes

Embarrassment and resilience, Peer acceptance pressure, Self-improvement through effort, Achievement and misperception, Public performance dynamics, Romantic pursuit under scrutiny

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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318. April and the Extraordinary World

April and the Extraordinary World
Thriller Adventure Animation Comedy Fantasy
7.2
20151h 46minFrance, Canada
Director: Franck Ekinci

Overview

It's 1941, but France is trapped in the 19th Century, governed by steam and Napoleon V. Avril, a teenage girl, goes in search of her missing scientist parents.

Themes

Scientists exploited for power, Talking cat ally, Technological stagnation under war, Technology-driven progress after crisis, Mobile bunker as refuge, Terraforming as escape from conflict

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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319. Freaks of Nature

Freaks of Nature
Science Fiction Comedy Horror Alien Invasion Sci-Fi Zombie Horror
5.9
20151h 32minUnited States
Director: Robbie Pickering

Overview

In the town of Dillford, humans, vampires and zombies were all living in peace - until the alien apocalypse arrived. Now three teenagers-one human, one vampire, and one zombie-have to team up to figure out how to get rid of the visitors.

Themes

Identity and acceptance, Class and belonging, Jealousy and betrayal in romance, Inter-species hierarchy, Zombie ghetto and control, External threat unites rivals

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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320. Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse

Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
Comedy Horror Adult Comedy Zombie Horror
6.3
20151h 33minUnited States
Director: Christopher Landon

Overview

Three scouts and lifelong friends join forces with one badass cocktail waitress to become the world’s most unlikely team of heroes. When their peaceful town is ravaged by a zombie invasion, they’ll fight for the badge of a lifetime and put their scouting skills to the test to save mankind from the undead.

Themes

Ununlikely teamwork under pressure, Youthful duty and loyalty, Authority vs chaos in crisis, Improvised survival tactics, Humor amid catastrophe, Outsider collaboration

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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