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Movies with chaotic vibe

241. This Is the End

This Is the End
Action Comedy Parody
6.6
20131h 46minUnited States
Director: Seth Rogen

Overview

While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.

Themes

Trust under duress, Group dynamics under stress, Survival ethics, Apocalyptic anxiety, Self-sacrifice vs survival, Fear of the other

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242. The Hangover Part III

The Hangover Part III
Comedy Dark Comedy
5.9
20131h 40minUnited States
Director: Todd Phillips

Overview

This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.

Themes

Trust under duress, Deception and betrayal, Coercive power dynamics, Reckless decision making, Chaotic resilience of friendship, Group loyalty vs independence

Available on

Amazon Video
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243. The Big Wedding

The Big Wedding
Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.6
20131h 30minUnited States
Director: Justin Zackham

Overview

To the amusement of their adult children and friends, long-divorced couple Don and Ellie Griffin are forced to play the happy couple for the sake of their adopted son's wedding after his ultra conservative Catholic biological mother unexpectedly decides to fly halfway across the world to attend. With all of the wedding guests looking on, the Griffins are hilariously forced to confront their past, present and future - and hopefully avoid killing each other in the process.

Themes

Family dynamics under strain, Forbidden attractions and boundaries, Deception around marriage, Intergenerational tensions, Public/private conflict during wedding, Tradition vs modern relationships

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Amazon Video
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244. I'm So Excited!

I'm So Excited!
Comedy Satire
5.6
20131h 30minSpain
Director: Pedro Almodóvar

Overview

Something has gone wrong with the landing gear of a plane en route from Madrid to Mexico City. The group of eccentric travelers on the flight, defenseless in the face of danger, indulge in colourful confessionals, while the outlandish crew attempts to find ways to entertain them.

Themes

Deception under duress, Collective risk taking, Class tension on flight, Performative distraction, Forbidden desire and secrecy, Authority and vulnerability

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245. 21 & Over

21 & Over
Comedy Adult Comedy
5.8
20131h 33minUnited States
Director: Jon Lucas

Overview

Brilliant student Jeff Chang has the most important interview of his life tomorrow. But today is still his birthday, what starts off as a casual celebration with friends evolves into a night of debauchery that risks to derail his life plan.

Themes

Peer pressure, Group dynamics, Boundary testing, Drinking culture, Consequences of excess, Reckless celebration

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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246. Knights of Badassdom

Knights of Badassdom
Adventure Fantasy Horror Comedy Dark Fantasy
5.6
20131h 25minUnited States
Director: Joe Lynch

Overview

Three best friends and dedicated roleplayers take to the woods to reenact a dungeons and dragons-like scenario as a live action role-playing game. Trouble arises when a prop spellbook purchased from the internet ends up being a genuine grimoire and they unwittingly conjure up a blood-lusting succubus from hell.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Group dynamics under pressure, Peer pressure in subcultures, Violence within immersive play, Fantasy vs reality tension, Deception and unintended consequences

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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247. A Haunted House

A Haunted House
Comedy Horror Parody Supernatural Horror
5.1
20131h 26minUnited States
Director: Michael Tiddes

Overview

Malcolm and Kisha move into their dream home, but soon learn a demon also resides there. When Kisha becomes possessed, Malcolm - determined to keep his sex life on track - turns to a priest, a psychic, and a team of ghost-busters for help in this spoof of all the "found-footage/documentary style" films released in recent years.

Themes

Humor as coping mechanism, Parody as horror device, Found footage satire, Possession as relationship stress, Media surveillance anxiety, Domestic disruption under haunting

Available on

Amazon Video
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248. Parental Guidance

Parental Guidance
Comedy Ensemble Comedy
6.0
20121h 44minUnited States
Director: Andy Fickman

Overview

Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behavior collides with Artie and Diane's old-school methods.

Themes

Helicopter parenting vs tradition, Intergenerational care dynamics, High achievement pressure, Family bonding under stress, Rules and role reversal, Adolescence and identity testing

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249. Fun Size

Fun Size
Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.4
20121h 27minUnited States
Director: Josh Schwartz

Overview

Wren's Halloween plans go awry when she's made to babysit her brother, who disappears into a sea of trick-or-treaters. Accompanied by her best friend and two nerdy classmates, Wren needs to find her brother before her mom finds out.

Themes

Peer influence and loyalty, Family responsibility under pressure, Trust and parental boundaries, Safety risk and improvisation, Youth independence vs supervision, Mystery and disappearance

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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250. Here Comes the Boom

Here Comes the Boom
Comedy Action Drama Martial Arts Action Underdog Sports
6.4
20121h 45minUnited States
Director: Frank Coraci

Overview

A high school biology teacher moonlights as a mixed-martial arts fighter in an effort to raise money to save the school's music program.

Themes

Education funding pressure, Teacher as fundraiser, Professional purpose versus obligation, Student empowerment through arts, Music program value, Community mobilization around education

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Amazon Video
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