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Mary Shelley

571. Mary Shelley

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Historical Drama
6.4

20172h

Ireland, Luxembourg

Director: Haifaa al-Mansour

The love affair between poet Percy Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin resulted in the creation of an immortal novel, “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.”

Themes

Economic precarity, Romance and autonomy, 19th century constraints, Poet influence, Biography through literature, Gendered authorship, Prometheus myth

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Descendants 2

572. Descendants 2

Family Fantasy TV Movie Adventure Music
6.3

20171h 51min

United States

Director: Kenny Ortega

When the pressure to be royal becomes too much for Mal, she returns to the Isle of the Lost where her archenemy Uma, Ursula's daughter, has taken her spot as self-proclaimed queen.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under threat, Magic reliance, Royalty pressure, Appearance as identity, Leadership dynamics

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

573. Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Adventure Science Fiction Action Space Sci-Fi Adventure Epic
6.4

20172h 17min

France, Germany

Director: Luc Besson

In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an ever-expanding metropolis where species from across the universe have converged over centuries to share knowledge, intelligence, and cultures. At the center of Alpha is a mysterious dark force which threatens the peaceful existence of the City of a Thousand Planets, and Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.

Themes

Unity under pressure, Genocide memory, Space travel ambition, Political intrigue ethics, Marketplace bargaining, Federal government secrecy

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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War for the Planet of the Apes

574. War for the Planet of the Apes

Drama Science Fiction War Dystopian Sci-Fi Modern Conflicts
7.4

20172h 20min

United States

Director: Matt Reeves

Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Leadership under pressure, Underground tunnel, Inter species solidarity, Disease and mutation, Survival of the fittest

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Shot Caller

575. Shot Caller

Crime Drama Thriller Prison Crime Revenge Thriller
7.3

20172h 1min

United States

Director: Ric Roman Waugh

A newly-released prison gangster is forced by the leaders of his gang to orchestrate a major crime with a brutal rival gang on the streets of Southern California.

Themes

Prison survival pressures, Gang loyalty and betrayal, Family protection versus crime, Violence escalation and consequence, Institutional surveillance and control, Identity through adaptation and alias

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Wish Upon

576. Wish Upon

Horror Thriller Fantasy Supernatural Horror Mind Game Thriller
5.1

20171h 31min

United States

Director: John R. Leonetti

A teenage girl discovers a box with magical powers, but those powers comes with a deadly price.

Themes

"movie: wish upon. genres: horror, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror, Thriller, Fantasy main themes: magic, Wish fulfillment, Magic, Wish fulfillment full keywords list: magic, Wish fulfillment. concept analysis: the film explores the dangerous allure of power and the consequences of unchecked desires. it serves as a cautionary tale about the cost of pursuing personal gain at the expense of others, Highlighting themes of grief, Loss, And the inescapable nature of fate."

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Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Spider-Man: Homecoming

577. Spider-Man: Homecoming

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Coming-of-Age Adventure
7.4

20172h 13min

United States

Director: Jon Watts

Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York City, with fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man as a new threat, the Vulture, emerges.

Themes

Power and responsibility, Secrecy and disclosure, New york city pressure, High school dynamics, Youth under pressure, Institutional oversight, Mentoring vs independence, Improvisation under constraint

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Inconceivable

578. Inconceivable

Crime Drama Thriller Domestic Thriller Family Drama
5.2

20171h 45min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Jonathan Baker

A mother looks to escape her abusive past by moving to a new town where she befriends another mother, who grows suspicious of her.

Themes

"movie: inconceivable. genres: crime, Drama, Thriller, Crime, Drama, Thriller main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the destructive nature of obsession and the lengths to which individuals will go to secure their desires. it also delves into themes of motherhood, Identity, And the complexities of familial bonds in the face of trauma."

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The Book of Henry

579. The Book of Henry

Drama Crime Thriller Family Drama Domestic Thriller
6.6

20171h 45min

United States

Director: Colin Trevorrow

Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.

Themes

Child abuse dynamics, Single mother pressure, Protection vs accountability, Custody anxieties, Institutional friction, Moral responsibility shifts

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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All Eyez on Me

580. All Eyez on Me

History Drama Music Biographical History Music Biopic
5.9

20172h 19min

United States

Director: Benny Boom

All Eyez on Me chronicles the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur, including his rise to superstardom as a hip-hop artist, actor, poet and activist, as well as his imprisonment and prolific, controversial time at Death Row Records. Against insurmountable odds, Tupac rose to become a cultural icon whose career and persona both continue to grow long after his passing.

Themes

Trial and public perception, Activist identity pressure, Imprisonment and control, Independence versus exploitation, Rise to superstardom, Police brutality risk

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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