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Movies with playful vibe

331. Trainwreck

Trainwreck
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.2
20152h 5minUnited States
Director: Judd Apatow

Overview

Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.

Themes

Fear of commitment, Career versus romance, Public scrutiny of romance, Self-destructive dating patterns, Family obligation vs romance, Personal growth and change

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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332. The Boy and the Beast

The Boy and the Beast
Action Adventure Animation Drama Family
7.6
20151h 59minJapan
Director: Mamoru Hosoda

Overview

Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, and Kumatetsu, a lonesome beast from Jutengai, an imaginary world. One day, Kyuta forays into the imaginary world and, as he's looking for his way back, meets Kumatetsu who becomes his spirit guide. That encounter leads them to many adventures.

Themes

Parent child relationship, Found family, Homelessness and displacement, Surrogate father figure, Identity conflict, Training and mentorship, Two worlds coexist

Available on

Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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333. Ricki and the Flash

Ricki and the Flash
Comedy Drama Music Family Drama Narrative Musical
6.0
20151h 40minUnited States
Director: Jonathan Demme

Overview

Meryl Streep stars as Ricki Rendazzo, a guitar heroine who made a world of mistakes as she followed her dreams of rock-and-roll stardom. Returning home, Ricki gets a shot at redemption and a chance to make things right as she faces the music with her family.

Themes

Absent parenting consequences, Fame vs family duty, Romantic betrayal, Financial precarity, Family hostility and acceptance, Generational tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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334. Magic Mike XXL

Magic Mike XXL
Comedy Drama Ensemble Comedy Entertainment Industry Drama
5.6
20151h 55minUnited States
Director: Gregory Jacobs

Overview

Three years after Mike bowed out of the stripper life at the top of his game, he and the remaining Kings of Tampa hit the road to Myrtle Beach to put on one last blow-out performance.

Themes

Reinvention under pressure, Romance vs career, Road trip bonding, Enduring male friendship, Spectacle as self expression, Group cohesion under change, Pursuit of a final performance

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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335. Staten Island Summer

Staten Island Summer
Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.6
20151h 48minUnited States
Director: Rhys Thomas

Overview

Pals Danny and Frank spend the summer after high school working as lifeguards while figuring out their future.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Romance vs ambition, Lifeguard camaraderie, Anticipation of college, Post-high school uncertainty, Summer job pressures

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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336. Sleeping with Other People

Sleeping with Other People
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.5
20151h 40minUnited States
Director: Leslye Headland

Overview

Jake and Lainey have known each other since college: on one awkward night, they lost their virginity. Twelve years later, they run into each other at a support group for sex addicts—and this time a friendship starts to form between them.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Commitment issues, Career vs romance, Friends to lovers, Deception and desire, Casual dating expectations

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Hulu
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337. The Overnight

The Overnight
Mystery Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1
20151h 19minUnited States
Director: Patrick Brice

Overview

Alex, Emily, and their son, RJ, are new to Los Angeles. A chance meeting at the park introduces them to the mysterious Kurt, Charlotte, and Max. A family “playdate” becomes increasingly interesting as the night goes on.

Themes

Privacy vs exposure, Couple dynamics under pressure, Group interaction and boundaries, Sexual boundary exploration, Unexpected attraction and tension

Available on

Apple TV
fuboTV
Google Play Movies
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338. Inside Out

Inside Out
Animation Family Adventure Drama Comedy
8.1
20151h 35minUnited States
Director: Pete Docter

Overview

When 11-year-old Riley moves to a new city, her Emotions team up to help her through the transition. Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness work together, but when Joy and Sadness get lost, they must journey through unfamiliar places to get back home.

Themes

Imagined childhood companion and resilience, Relocation stress and adaptation, Emotional regulation under change, Memory as identity anchor, Parental support during transition

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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339. Minions

Minions
Family Animation Adventure Comedy Holiday Family
6.4
20151h 31minUnited States
Director: Kyle Balda

Overview

Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Pursuit of leadership, Heist as strategy, Deception in power grabs, Spectacle of royalty, Group cohesion vs manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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340. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Drama Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama Awkward Comedy
7.7
20151h 45minUnited States
Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

Overview

A socially invisible senior hides in a bubble of parody films and closed bedroom doors, convinced distance keeps him safe. When his mother forces him to befriend a classmate with leukemia, his carefully built isolation cracks, and he scrambles to turn their awkward new bond into the one story he doesn’t know how to control.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Melancholy with humor, Coming of age under illness, Art as coping mechanism, Mortality awareness in youth, Selflessness vs self-interest

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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