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Divergent

761. Divergent

Action Adventure Science Fiction Dystopian Sci-Fi Coming-of-Age Adventure
6.6

20142h 20min

United States

Director: Neil Burger

In a world divided into factions based on personality types, Tris learns that she's been classified as Divergent and won't fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it's too late.

Themes

Faction control, Societal pressure, Status dependency, Individuality threat, Conformity enforcement, Identity restriction

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Faults

762. Faults

Drama Comedy Crime Psychological Drama Dark Comedy
6.7

20141h 30min

United States

Director: Riley Stearns

Claire is under the grip of a mysterious new cult called Faults. Desperate to be reunited with their daughter, Claire's parents recruit one of the world's foremost experts on mind control, Ansel Roth.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loss of autonomy, Mind control ethics, Deprogramming coercion, Voyeuristic tension, Split self concept, Financial coercion

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300: Rise of an Empire

763. 300: Rise of an Empire

Action Drama War Epic Action Historical Drama
6.2

20141h 42min

Bulgaria, United States

Director: Noam Murro

Greek general Themistocles attempts to unite all of Greece by leading the charge that will change the course of the war. Themistocles faces the massive invading Persian forces led by mortal-turned-god, Xerxes and Artemesia, the vengeful commander of the Persian navy.

Themes

Betrayal and loyalty, Leadership under pressure, Allied cohesion under threat, Naval warfare strategy, Divine legitimacy and conquest, Resource scarcity and decision-making

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Pompeii

764. Pompeii

Action Adventure History Romance Drama
5.5

20141h 45min

Germany, United Kingdom

Director: Paul W. S. Anderson

In 79 A.D., Milo, a slave turned gladiator, finds himself in a race against time to save his true love Cassia, the beautiful daughter of a wealthy merchant who has been unwillingly betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts in a torrent of blazing lava, Milo must fight his way out of the arena in order to save his beloved as the once magnificent Pompeii crumbles around him.

Themes

Class inequality, Loyalty under pressure, Forbidden love, Corruption of power, Public spectacle and control, Disaster as narrative catalyst

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Adult World

765. Adult World

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.1

20141h 47min

United States

Director: Scott Coffey

Amy, a naive college graduate who believes she's destined to be a great poet, begrudgingly accepts a job at a sex shop while she pursues a mentorship with reclusive writer Rat Billings.

Themes

Romance amid professional life, Mentorship and power dynamics, Economic precarity and ambition, Public recognition and growth, Humiliation and resilience, Artistic validation and self-worth

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Justice League: War

766. Justice League: War

Animation Action Superhero Action
7.3

20141h 19min

United States

Director: Jay Oliva

The world is under attack by an alien armada led by the powerful Apokoliptian, Darkseid. A group of superheroes consisting of Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg, and Shazam must set aside their differences and gather together to defend Earth.

Themes

Transformation and identity, Dependence on technology, Alliance under pressure, Mind-control manipulation, Collective defense under threat, Power vs ordinary skill

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Song One

767. Song One

Drama Entertainment Industry Drama
5.8

20141h 26min

United States

Director: Kate Barker-Froyland

Estranged from her family, Franny returns home when an accident leaves her brother comatose. Retracing his life as an aspiring musician, she tracks down his favorite musician, James Forester. Against the backdrop of Brooklyn’s music scene, Franny and James develop an unexpected relationship and face the realities of their lives.

Themes

Mentorship through music, Family tension and reconciliation, Illness as catalyst for connection, Guilt and caregiving, Artistic pursuit vs family duty, Memory through music

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G.B.F.

768. G.B.F.

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
5.9

20141h 33min

United States

Director: Darren Stein

The bitter fight for supremacy between the three most popular girls at North Gateway High takes an unexpected turn when their classmate, Tanner, is outed and becomes the school’s first openly gay student. The trio races to bag the big trend in fashion accessories, the Gay Best Friend, while Tanner must decide whether his skyrocketing popularity is more important than the friendships he is leaving behind.

Themes

Identity and belonging, Peer pressure and conformity, Outness and acceptance, Norms and prejudice, Clique dynamics and rivalry, Appearance and popularity

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Ride Along

769. Ride Along

Action Comedy Buddy Action Buddy Comedy
6.1

20141h 39min

United States

Director: Tim Story

For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister, Angela. When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he's earned the seasoned policeman's respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it.

Themes

Deception and trust, Mentor trainee tension, Family obligation and duty, Mismatched partnership, Risk and accountability, Humor under pressure

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The Den

770. The Den

Horror Thriller Mystery Psychological Horror Computer Threat Thriller
6.0

20131h 17min

United States

Director: Zachary Donohue

A young woman studying the habits of webcam chat users from the apparent safety of her apartment witnesses a brutal murder online and is quickly immersed in a nightmare in which she and her loved ones are targeted for the same grisly fate as the first victim.

Themes

Found footage anxiety, Invasion of privacy dynamics, Online chat deception, Proxy server vulnerability, Snuff films commodification, Kidnapping fear and control

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