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Puppy Love

1. Puppy Love

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.3
20231h 46min

Overview

After a disastrous first date, wild-child Nicole and socially-anxious Max vow to lose each other’s numbers until they learn that their dogs found a love match, and now puppies are on the way! The hilariously mismatched Nicole and Max are forced to become responsible co-parents, but may end up finding love themselves.

Themes

Romance as catalyst, Extroversion vs introversion, Ocd and anxiety dynamics, Co-parenting under stress, Eviction pressure and resilience, Dog-centered bonding

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

2. You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah

Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.0
20231h 43min

Overview

Stacy and Lydia are BFFs who've always dreamed about having epic bat mitzvahs. But things start to go comically awry when a popular boy and middle school drama threatens their friendship and their rite of passage.

Themes

Peer pressure in adolescence, Friendship under strain, Performative rituals vs authenticity, Deception and consequences, Family conflict over expectations, Communication misfires and apology

Available on

Netflix
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Barbie

3. Barbie

Comedy Adventure Satire Adventure Epic
6.8
20231h 54min

Overview

Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.

Themes

Satire of consumer culture, Indoctrination and deprogramming, Patriarchy and autonomy, Beauty standards critique, Female empowerment under scrutiny, Gender norms and social roles

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Rye Lane

4. Rye Lane

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
7.2
20231h 22min

Overview

Two heartbroken twenty-somethings feel trapped in a maze of cheating exes, stale memories, and boomerang feelings in South London. In one chaotic day, they crash art shows, hijack a moped, and storm old relationships, desperate to escape their pasts before those old flames pull them right back in.

Themes

Deception in dating, Creative reinvention, Breakup resilience, Art as social stage, Urban social navigation, Romance hesitation

Available on

Hulu
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The Magician's Elephant

5. The Magician's Elephant

Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Comedy
6.6
20231h 39min

Overview

Peter is searching for his long-lost sister when he crosses paths with a fortune teller in the market square. His only question is: is his sister still alive? The answer, that he must find a mysterious elephant and the magician who will conjure it, sets Peter off on a journey to complete three seemingly impossible tasks that will change the face of his town forever.

Themes

Guilt and responsibility, War-induced despair, Hope through communal effort, Family bonds and belonging, Trust in magic vs disbelief, Recovery of trust

Available on

Netflix
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The First Slam Dunk

6. The First Slam Dunk

Animation Comedy Drama Anime Sports Competition
8.0
20222h 5min

Overview

Shohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the Shohoku High School basketball team along with Sakuragi, Rukawa, Akagi, and Mitsui as they take the stage at the Inter-High School National Championship. And now, they are on the brink of challenging the reigning champions, Sannoh Kogyo High School.

Themes

Mentorship and growth, Teamwork under pressure, High school rivalry, Basketball pressure, Youth ambition through sport, Playbook strategies and cooperation

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Disenchanted

7. Disenchanted

Comedy Family Fantasy Holiday Family Narrative Fantasy
5.6
20221h 58min

Overview

Disillusioned with life in the city, feeling out of place in suburbia, and frustrated that her happily ever after hasn’t been so easy to find, Giselle turns to the magic of Andalasia for help. Accidentally transforming the entire town into a real-life fairy tale and placing her family’s future happiness in jeopardy, she must race against time to reverse the spell and determine what happily ever after truly means to her and her family.

Themes

Family resilience under pressure, Suburban alienation, Illusion vs reality, Memory as identity, Power through enchantment, Social governance and exclusion

Available on

Disney Plus
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Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

8. Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile

Comedy Family Music Animal Companion Family Narrative Musical
6.1
20221h 46min

Overview

When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle — a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music — living in the attic of his new home. But when Lyle’s existence is threatened by evil neighbor Mr. Grumps, the Primms must band together to show the world that family can come from the most unexpected places.

Themes

Resilience through upheaval, Exploitation of talent, Outsider belonging and acceptance, Family formed through unlikely bonds, Art as identity under pressure, Neighbor conflict and civil action

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Bros

9. Bros

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Adult Comedy
6.4
20221h 55min

Overview

Two emotionally unavailable men attempt a relationship.

Themes

Emotional vulnerability, Public image, Romantic risk, Societal pressure, Identity negotiation, Family approval

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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I Used to Be Famous

10. I Used to Be Famous

Comedy Drama Music Entertainment Industry Drama Narrative Musical
6.6
20221h 44min

Overview

A former boy band star unexpectedly gets a second shot at success when he forms a bond with a gifted young drummer.

Themes

Viral exposure consequences, Autism crowd handling, Singer expectations clash, Drum kit logistics, Drum partnership dynamics, Autistic communication tensions

Available on

Netflix
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