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Movies with witty vibe

301. Bastille Day

Bastille Day
Action Spy Action
6.3
20161h 32minFrance, United Kingdom
Director: James Watkins

Overview

Michael Mason is an American pickpocket living in Paris who finds himself hunted by the CIA when he steals a bag that contains more than just a wallet. Sean Briar, the field agent on the case, soon realises that Michael is just a pawn in a much bigger game and is also his best asset to uncover a large-scale conspiracy.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Institutional corruption, Loyalty under scrutiny, Information manipulation, Civil unrest manipulation, Security vs civilian safety

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Amazon Video
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302. The Family Fang

The Family Fang
Comedy Drama Mystery Dark Comedy Family Drama
6.1
20161h 46minUnited States, Austria
Director: Jason Bateman

Overview

A brother and sister return to their family home in search of their world famous parents who have disappeared.

Themes

Sibling dynamics, Parental absence, Deception in performance, Fame vs family, Art as spectacle, Ethics of living art

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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303. The Boss

The Boss
Comedy Satire
5.4
20161h 31minUnited States
Director: Ben Falcone

Overview

A titan of industry is sent to prison after she's caught for insider trading. When she emerges ready to rebrand herself as America's latest sweetheart, not everyone she screwed over is so quick to forgive and forget.

Themes

Family loyalty tensions, Reinvention after downfall, Rivalry driving strategy, Mentor led capital infusion, Branding under pressure, Class ascent

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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304. The Meddler

The Meddler
Comedy Drama Family Drama Ensemble Comedy
6.3
20161h 40minUnited States
Director: Lorene Scafaria

Overview

With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie Minervini has happily relocated from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be near her daughter Lori, a successful (but still single) screenwriter, and smother her with motherly love. But when the dozens of texts, unexpected visits, and conversations dominated by unsolicited advice force Lori to draw strict personal boundaries, Marnie finds ways to channel her eternal optimism and forceful generosity to change the lives of others - as well as her own - and find a new purpose in life.

Themes

Grief and renewal, Caregiving versus autonomy, New friendships as anchor, Boundary setting in family, City life as catalyst, Self-discovery through acts

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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305. Everybody Wants Some!!

Everybody Wants Some!!
Comedy Adult Comedy
6.9
20161h 57minUnited States
Director: Richard Linklater

Overview

A comedy that follows a group of friends as they navigate their way through the freedoms and responsibilities of unsupervised adulthood.

Themes

Hazing boundaries, Class inequality pressure, Masculinity performance, Fraternity lifestyle, Conformity vs individuality, Coming-of-age tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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306. Pee-wee's Big Holiday

Pee-wee's Big Holiday
Adventure Comedy Family Globetrotting Adventure Vacation Family
6.1
20161h 29minUnited States
Director: John Lee

Overview

A fateful meeting with a mysterious stranger inspires Pee-wee Herman to take his first-ever holiday.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Chance encounters, Pursuit of escape, Urban lure vs rural bounds, Misadventure risks, Resilient improvisation

Available on

Netflix
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307. Sing Street

Sing Street
Romance Drama Music Comedy Coming-of-Age Romance
7.9
20161h 45minIreland, United Kingdom
Director: John Carney

Overview

A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.

Themes

Bullying and resilience, Sibling relationship under pressure, Divorce and family disruption, Romance and social aspiration, Financial strain on family, Creative escape through music

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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308. Mr. Right

Mr. Right
Comedy Romance Crime Romantic Comedy Dark Comedy
6.3
20161h 35minUnited States
Director: Paco Cabezas

Overview

A girl falls for the "perfect" guy, who happens to have a very fatal flaw: he's a hitman on the run from the crime cartels who employ him.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Romance under danger, Loyalty under pressure, Power dynamics in crime, Moral ambiguity of violence, Violence shaping relationships

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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309. Eddie the Eagle

Eddie the Eagle
Comedy Drama History Adventure Underdog Sports
7.3
20161h 46minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Dexter Fletcher

Overview

The feel-good story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself—even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

Themes

Underdog perseverance, Self-trained breakthrough, Institutional resistance to outsiders, Unorthodox coaching methods, National pride and recognition, Time pressure to qualify

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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310. Zootopia

Zootopia
Animation Adventure Family Comedy Family Animation
8.0
20161h 49minUnited States
Director: Byron Howard

Overview

Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Institutional cover-ups, Power and accountability, Prejudice under pressure, Duty and identity, Trust and partnership

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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