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Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

1. Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story

Drama Historical Drama
7.4
20091h 26min

Overview

Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is a movie based on the life story of world-renowned neurosurgeon Ben Carson from 1961 to 1987.

Themes

Neurosurgeon ambition under pressure, Hemispherectomy stakes, Major depressive disorder shadows studies, Conjoined twins risk, Television limits learning, Illiterate mother discipline

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Overview

A political cartoonist becomes obsessed with unmasking the Zodiac Killer long after the cops and reporters move on. To expose a ghost, he must sacrifice his career, his sanity, and everyone’s safety. When the final clue points too close to home, does he publish the truth—or protect what’s left of his life?

Themes

Obsession and personal cost, Public attention fade, Media pressure and ethics, Investigation under scrutiny, Identity pursuit, Personal relationships strain

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Netflix
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Mission: Impossible III

3. Mission: Impossible III

Adventure Action Thriller Spy Action Investigation Suspense
6.9
20062h 6min

Overview

Retired from active duty, and training recruits for the Impossible Mission Force, agent Ethan Hunt faces the toughest foe of his career: Owen Davian, an international broker of arms and information, who's as cunning as he is ruthless. Davian emerges to threaten Hunt and all that he holds dear – including the woman Hunt loves.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Betrayal and trust, Fragility of alliances, Duty vs personal life, Deception within organizations, Covert operations under scrutiny

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Annapolis

4. Annapolis

Drama Action Coming-of-Age Drama Military Action
5.8
20061h 48min

Overview

Jake Huard, from a shipbuilders family, promised his dying mother he'ld make it to Anapolis Naval Academy. Thanks to tenaciously bugging a Congressman, he's selected despite dubious grades. Once inside, Jake soon proves sub-standard academically. Constantly challenged to his limits, repeatedly made the 'over-cocky' reason for the entire class to suffer, Jake nearly quits, but after facing his utterly un-supportive father's gloating returns just in time. Stubborn Jake finds support withs mates as well as Senor Ali, his lover-to-be, and a discipline he may excel in: the 'brigade' boxing tournament, open to all ranks.

Themes

Discipline under pressure, Class mobility tensions, Institutional hazing norms, Loyalty vs authority, Academic struggle dynamics, Peer support networks

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Ice Princess

5. Ice Princess

Family Drama Comedy Sports Competition
6.1
20051h 38min

Overview

With the help of her coach, her mom, and the boy who drives the Zamboni, nothing can stop Casey Carlyle from realizing her dream to be a champion figure skater.

Themes

Mentorship under pressure, Sabotage and resilience, Academic ambition vs skating, Ethical boundaries in coaching, Peer influence and competition

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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Stone Cold

6. Stone Cold

Drama Crime Thriller TV Movie Police Procedural
7.1
20051h 27min

Overview

Jesse Stone is a former L.A. homicide detective who left behind the big city and an ex-wife to become the police chief of the quiet New England fishing town of Paradise. Stone's old habits die hard as he continues to indulge his two favorite things: Scotch whiskey and women. After a series of murders—the first ever in Paradise—and a high school girl is raped, he's forced to face his own demons in order to solve the crimes.

Themes

Shoreline investigation stress, Gun owners dynamics, High school girl case, Parking lot violence, Tape recording leverage, Footage voyeurism

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The Phantom of the Opera

7. The Phantom of the Opera

Thriller Drama Romance Relationship Drama Dark Romance
7.2
20042h 21min

Overview

A young soprano becomes the obsession of a disfigured and murderous musical genius who lives beneath the Paris Opera House.

Themes

Forbidden romance, Masks and appearances, Obsession and coercion, Vengeance and mercy, Artistry as power, Manipulation of public spectacle

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Beyond the Sea

8. Beyond the Sea

Drama Music Entertainment Industry Drama Music Biopic
6.7
20041h 58min

Overview

Based on the life and career of legendary entertainer, Bobby Darin, the biopic moves back and forth between his childhood and adulthood, to tell the tale of his life.

Themes

Pressures of fame, Family secrecy and lineage, Artistic reinvention, Public life vs private life, Romantic strain with fame, Class-bound ascent

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Overview

Jaded ex-CIA operative John Creasy reluctantly accepts a job as the bodyguard for a 10-year-old girl in Mexico City. They clash at first, but eventually bond, and when she's kidnapped he's consumed by fury and will stop at nothing to save her life.

Themes

Revenge as motive, Betrayal and deception, Vigilante justice, Corruption and complicity, Duty under pressure, Moral ambiguity in authority, Familial protection vs exploitation

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Netflix
Amazon Video
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Jersey Girl

10. Jersey Girl

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.2
20041h 42min

Overview

Ollie Trinke is a young, suave music publicist who seems to have it all, with a new wife and a baby on the way. But life deals him a bum hand when he's suddenly faced with single fatherhood, a defunct career and having to move in with his father. To bounce back, it takes a new love and the courage instilled in him by his daughter.

Themes

Parenthood vs career, Grief and responsibility, Public image pressure, Economic reinvention, Intergenerational care, Found family bonds

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