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Stand by Me Doraemon

361. Stand by Me Doraemon

Animation Adventure Science Fiction Drama Family
7.3

20141h 34min

Japan

Director: Takashi Yamazaki

Sewashi and Doraemon find themselves way back in time and meet Nobita. It is up to Doraemon to take care of Nobita or else he will not return to the present.

Themes

Trust vs deception, Peer rivalry, Future consequences, Guidance under pressure, Self-improvement drive, Identity formation

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The One I Love

362. The One I Love

Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
7.0

20141h 31min

United States

Director: Charlie McDowell

Ethan and Sophie are a married couple on the brink of separation when, at the urging of their therapist, they decide to salvage their relationship by escaping to a beautiful vacation house for the weekend.

Themes

Trust under strain, Deception in intimacy, Boundaries under pressure, Idealized selves vs real selves, Surreal couple dynamics, Relationship fragility

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Planes: Fire & Rescue

363. Planes: Fire & Rescue

Animation Comedy Adventure Family Family Animation
5.9

20141h 23min

United States

Director: Bobs Gannaway

When world-famous air racer Dusty learns that his engine is damaged and he may never race again, he must shift gears and is launched into the world of aerial firefighting. Dusty joins forces with veteran fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger and his team, a bunch of all-terrain vehicles known as The Smokejumpers. Together, the fearless team battles a massive wildfire, and Dusty learns what it takes to become a true hero.

Themes

Teamwork under pressure, Risk and resilience, Courage in wildfire response, Duty over ambition, Maintenance neglect consequences, Transition to public service, Legacy and past choices

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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What We Do in the Shadows

364. What We Do in the Shadows

Comedy Horror Parody Vampire Horror
7.6

20141h 26min

New Zealand, United States

Director: Taika Waititi

Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.

Themes

Communal living tension, Secrecy vs exposure, Interpersonal hierarchies, Modern life pressures, Boundary maintenance, Identity negotiation

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Walking on Sunshine

365. Walking on Sunshine

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
5.4

20141h 37min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Dania Pasquini

Set to the music of popular hit songs from the 1980s. A beautiful coastal village, present day Italy. After a whirlwind romance, Maddie is preparing to marry gorgeous Italian Raf, and has invited her sister Taylor to the wedding. Unbeknownst to Maddie, however, Raf is Taylor's ex-holiday flame, and the love of her life...

Themes

Protective deception, Past relationships resurfacing, Loyalty versus desire, Private feelings in public, Sibling wedding pressures, Pregnancy news

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
Starz Apple TV Channel
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The Grand Seduction

366. The Grand Seduction

Comedy Buddy Comedy
7.0

20141h 52min

Canada

Director: Don McKellar

A small fishing village must procure a local doctor to secure a lucrative business contract. When unlikely candidate and big city doctor Paul Lewis lands in their lap for a trial residence, the townsfolk rally together to charm him into staying. As the doctor’s time in the village winds to a close, acting mayor Murray French has no choice but to pull out all the stops and begin The Grand Seduction.

Themes

Trust under manipulation, Outsider integration, Economic pressure to attract industry, Identity versus opportunity, Deception for survival, Hospitality as leverage

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Blended

367. Blended

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.5

20141h 57min

United States

Director: Frank Coraci

Recently divorced mom Lauren and widowed dad Jim let their friends push them into a blind date, which goes disastrously wrong. Unsurprisingly, neither wants to see the other ever again. However, fate intervenes when both Jim and Lauren, unbeknownst to each other, purchase one-half of the same vacation package at a South African resort for families, during spring break. They and their children are forced to share the same romantic suite and participate in a slew of family activities together.

Themes

Blended family dynamics, Children's adaptation to remarriage, Dating after divorce, Grief and new beginnings, Vacation-induced bonding, Parenting role renegotiation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Other Woman

368. The Other Woman

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Dark Comedy
6.0

20141h 49min

United States

Director: Nick Cassavetes

After discovering her boyfriend is married, Carly soon meets the wife he's been cheating on. And when yet another affair is discovered, all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on the three-timing SOB.

Themes

Marital infidelity, Female solidarity, Deception and exposure, Business fraud exposure, Revenge through pranks, Leadership power shift

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Muppets Most Wanted

369. Muppets Most Wanted

Comedy Adventure Crime Family Parody
6.4

20141h 47min

United States

Director: James Bobin

While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.

Themes

Loyalty under manipulation, Deception through impersonation, World tour pressure, Jewelry heist risks, Cross border crime dynamics, Performance as cover

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Rio 2

370. Rio 2

Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
6.3

20141h 41min

United States

Director: Carlos Saldanha

It's a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they're hurtled from Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beak-to-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Family bonds under pressure, Adaptation and resilience, Deforestation vs sanctuary, Human encroachment vs habitat protection, Performance ambitions vs authenticity

Available on

Netflix
Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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