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Movies with playful vibe

341. A Royal Night Out

A Royal Night Out
Comedy Drama Romance Historical Drama Romantic Comedy
6.5
20151h 37minBelgium, Sweden
Director: Julian Jarrold

Overview

The re-imagining of VE Day in 1945, when Princess Elizabeth and her sister, Margaret were allowed out from Buckingham Palace for the night to join in the celebrations, and encounter romance and danger.

Themes

Romance under scrutiny, Duty vs freedom, Class expectations, Public persona vs private desire, Gendered public spectacle, Youth confronting tradition

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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342. Pitch Perfect 2

Pitch Perfect 2
Comedy Music Narrative Musical Buddy Comedy
6.4
20151h 55minUnited States
Director: Elizabeth Banks

Overview

The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bellas are taken out of the Aca-Circuit. In order to clear their name, and regain their status, the Bellas take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an international competition no American team has ever won. In order to accomplish this monumental task, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic! With all new friends and old rivals tagging along for the trip, the Bellas can hopefully accomplish their dreams.

Themes

Mentorship and growth, Ambition vs loyalty, Team identity under scrutiny, External judgment and resilience, Competition pressure and prestige, Sisterhood and rivalry

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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343. Blind Date

Blind Date
Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6
20151h 30minFrance
Director: Clovis Cornillac

Overview

He invents puzzles. He’s committed body and soul to his work and needs silence to be able to concentrate. She is an accomplished pianist and can’t live without music. She must prepare for a competition that could change her life. They are going to be forced to coexist without seeing each other.

Themes

Coexistence through sound, Silence as negotiation, Public performance pressure, Shared walls, Music as emotional outlet, Private life, Mentor critique and resilience

Available on

Amazon Video
blue TV
Apple TV
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344. Ooops! Noah Is Gone...

Ooops! Noah Is Gone...
Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
5.8
20151h 25minBelgium, Germany
Director: Toby Genkel

Overview

It's the end of the world. A flood is coming. Luckily for Dave and his son Finny, a couple of clumsy Nestrians, an Ark has been built to save all animals. But as it turns out, Nestrians aren't allowed. Sneaking on board with the involuntary help of Hazel and her daughter Leah, two Grymps, they think they're safe. Until the curious kids fall off the Ark. Now Finny and Leah struggle to survive the flood and hungry predators and attempt to reach the top of a mountain, while Dave and Hazel must put aside their differences, turn the Ark around and save their kids. It's definitely not going to be smooth sailing.

Themes

Inclusion of outsiders, Trust through shared danger, Leadership through collaboration, Protection of children, Inter-species cooperation under threat, Family teamwork under crisis

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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345. Home

Home
Fantasy Comedy Animation Science Fiction Family
6.5
20151h 34minUnited States
Director: Tim Johnson

Overview

When Earth is taken over by the overly-confident Boov, an alien race in search of a new place to call home, all humans are promptly relocated, while all Boov get busy reorganizing the planet. But when one resourceful girl, Tip, manages to avoid capture, she finds herself the accidental accomplice of a banished Boov named Oh. The two fugitives realize there’s a lot more at stake than intergalactic relations as they embark on the road trip of a lifetime.

Themes

Relocation camp, Housewarming party, Invitation spread, Propaganda influence, Drones encounter, Taking resposibility

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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346. The DUFF

The DUFF
Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.4
20151h 40minUnited States
Director: Ari Sandel

Overview

Bianca's universe turns upside down when she learns that her high school refers to her as a ‘DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Hoping to erase that label, she enlists the help of a charming jock and her favorite teacher. Together they'll face the school's mean girl and remind everyone that we are all someone's DUFF… and that's totally fine.

Themes

Social performance pressure, Appearance as social currency, Deception for social gain, Duff labeling social standing, Friendships tested under scrutiny, Bullying via online video

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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347. Absolutely Anything

Absolutely Anything
Comedy Science Fiction Satire Alien Contact Sci-Fi
6.0
20151h 25minUnited Kingdom
Director: Terry Jones

Overview

Eccentric aliens give a man the power to do anything he wants to determine if Earth is worth saving.

Themes

Power without accountability, Unintended consequences, Morality under pressure, Individual vs collective good, Trust and manipulation, Responsibility and temptation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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348. Shaun the Sheep Movie

Shaun the Sheep Movie
Family Animation Comedy Adventure Road Trip Family
7.3
20151h 25minUnited Kingdom, France
Director: Mark Burton

Overview

When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.

Themes

Disguise under social strain, Cooperation across groups, City displacement and adaptation, Amnesia under pressure, Memory loss resilience, Institutional change after crisis

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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349. The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water
Family Comedy Adventure Animation Fantasy
6.0
20151h 33minUnited States
Director: Paul Tibbitt

Overview

Burger Beard is a pirate who is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, which happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula. When the entire city of Bikini Bottom is put in danger, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton need to go on a quest that takes them to the surface. In order to get back the recipe and save their city, the gang must retrieve the book and transform themselves into superheroes.

Themes

Courage under pressure, Trust and deception, Mentorship vs manipulation, Friendship loyalty under stress, Self worth through action, Role expectations and improvisation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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350. Strange Magic

Strange Magic
Music Animation Family Fantasy Narrative Musical
5.8
20151h 39minUnited States
Director: Gary Rydstrom

Overview

A love potion works its devious charms on fairies, elves and the swamp-dwelling Bog King as they all try to possess the potion for themselves.

Themes

Elves loyalty under strain, Romance vs potion interference, Love potion tension, Elves and fairy tensions, Musical spectacle, Love potion dynamics

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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