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Movies with hopeful vibe

201. The Climb

The Climb
Comedy Romance Adventure Romantic Comedy Globetrotting Adventure
6.9
20171h 43minFrance
Director: Ludovic Bernard

Overview

A true story of Samy, native of La Courneuve, who is out of love for Nadia, decides to climb Mount Everest.

Themes

Social climbing, Public spectacle, Proving oneself, Suburban aspiration, Unemployment and aspiration, Romantic motive

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202. A Dog's Purpose

A Dog's Purpose
Adventure Comedy Fantasy Family Drama
7.3
20171h 40minIndia, United States
Director: Lasse Hallström

Overview

A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.

Themes

Family resilience, Interspecies bond, Cycles of life, Abuse and protection, Loyalty across lifetimes, Purpose through service

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Amazon Video
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203. Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures
Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
7.8
20162h 7minUnited States
Director: Theodore Melfi

Overview

The untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – brilliant African-American women working at NASA and serving as the brains behind one of the greatest operations in history – the launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The visionary trio crossed all gender and race lines to inspire generations to dream big.

Themes

Merit versus bias in evaluation, Racial and gender segregation, Access to education and training, Credit and authorship disputes, Barriers to advancement, Perseverance under systemic pressure

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Amazon Video
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HBO Max
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204. Arrival

Arrival
Drama Science Fiction Mystery Alien Contact Sci-Fi Investigation Mystery
7.9
20161h 56minUnited States
Director: Denis Villeneuve

Overview

Alien ships arrive at multiple locations around the world. The U.S. government sends a team of scientists, led by a linguist and a physicist, to one of the ships to try to understand the visitors’ true purpose—before supporters of a military solution provoke a war.

Themes

Alien language tool, Time-manipulation perception, First contact implications, Extraterrestrial technology impact, Linguist driven inquiry, Spacecraft based collaboration

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Amazon Video
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Google Play Movies
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205. A Street Cat Named Bob

A Street Cat Named Bob
Family Drama Family Drama Animal Companion Family
7.3
20161h 43minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Roger Spottiswoode

Overview

James Bowen, a homeless busker and recovering drug addict, has his life transformed when he meets a stray ginger cat.

Themes

Human-animal bond, Addiction and recovery, Homelessness and resilience, Social judgment and stigma, Street performance livelihood, Moral transformation

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Amazon Video
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206. It Stains the Sands Red

It Stains the Sands Red
Comedy Horror Drama Zombie Horror Psychological Drama
5.5
20161h 32minUnited States
Director: Colin Minihan

Overview

In the throes of a zombie apocalypse, a troubled woman from Las Vegas with a dark past, finds herself stranded in the desert with a lone and ravenous zombie on her tail.

Themes

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207. Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe
Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.4
20162h 4minUnited States
Director: Mira Nair

Overview

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master.

Themes

Class inequality, Community support, Poverty and resilience, Education as escape, Mobility through sport, Gendered resilience, Mentorship impact

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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208. Kubo and the Two Strings

Kubo and the Two Strings
Animation Adventure Family Stop-Motion Animation Adventure Epic
7.7
20161h 42minUnited States, United Kingdom
Director: Travis Knight

Overview

Kubo just wants to know who his father really was—but every answer his magic uncovers drags him deeper into a war between gods and ghosts. When his own stories start coming to life, the question that haunts him isn’t who his father is anymore…it’s what they’ll take from him next.

Themes

Duty versus curiosity, Art as survival, Compassion over vengeance, Stories as shield, Memory as magic, Ancestral belonging and duty

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209. Pete's Dragon

Pete's Dragon
Adventure Family Fantasy Adventure Epic Animal Companion Family
6.7
20161h 43minUnited States
Director: David Lowery

Overview

For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace, who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales... until she meets Pete, a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. And from Pete's descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. Meacham's stories. With the help of Natalie, an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon.

Themes

Belonging and chosen family, Trust between humans and nature, Guardianship and risk, Outsiders and integration, Survival and adaptation, Bridging worlds

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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210. The Fundamentals of Caring

The Fundamentals of Caring
Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Family Drama
7.3
20161h 37minUnited States
Director: Rob Burnett

Overview

Having suffered a tragedy, Ben becomes a caregiver to earn money. His first client, Trevor, is a hilarious 18-year-old with muscular dystrophy. One paralyzed emotionally, one paralyzed physically, Ben and Trevor hit the road on a trip into the western states. The folks they collect along the way will help them test their skills for surviving outside their calculated existence. Together, they come to understand the importance of hope and the necessity of true friendship.

Themes

Road trip resilience, Caregiver duty, Muscular dystrophy reality, Wheelchair dependence, Disability negotiation, Attachment vs distance

Available on

Netflix
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