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Movies with tense vibe

Avatar: Fire and Ash

1. Avatar: Fire and Ash

Science Fiction Adventure Fantasy Epic Sci-Fi Adventure Epic
7.5
20253h 18min

Overview

In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a conflict that pushes them to their emotional and physical limits.

Themes

Grief and family resilience, External threat and clan alliance, Pacifism vs violence, Exploitation of sacred lifeforms, Ecological warfare and rebellion, Leadership and loyalty under peril


Five Nights at Freddy's 2

2. Five Nights at Freddy's 2

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Cover-Up Thriller
5.3
20251h 44min

Overview

One year since the supernatural nightmare at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, the stories about what transpired there have been twisted into a campy local legend, inspiring the town's first ever Fazfest. With the truth kept from her, Abby sneaks out to reconnect with Freddy, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy, setting into motion a terrifying series of events that will reveal dark secrets about the real origin of Freddy's, and unleash a decades-hidden horror.

Themes

Trauma and abuse, Deception and loyalty, False legends, Haunted technology, Parental neglect, Possession by objects

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Amazon Video
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Zootopia 2

3. Zootopia 2

Animation Comedy Adventure Family Mystery
7.6
20251h 47min

Overview

After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia's history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.

Themes

Buddy cop dynamics, Sequel identity, Snake led governance, Playful animals alliances, Displacement and reintegration, Animals in city


Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

4. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

Thriller Mystery Comedy Whodunit Investigation Suspense
7.4
20252h 25min

Overview

When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.

Themes

Deception and revelation, Conflicting loyalties, Power and reputation, Hidden fortune motive, Small-town deception, Betrayal and justice

Available on

Netflix
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Wicked: For Good

5. Wicked: For Good

Fantasy Adventure Romance Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy
6.9
20252h 17min

Overview

As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good.

Themes

Female friendship under pressure, Ambiguous loyalties, Witch hunt atmosphere, Political corruption and manipulation, Power struggle within governance, Forgiveness and reconciliation

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Champagne Problems

6. Champagne Problems

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
6.0
20251h 39min

Overview

A driven American exec heads to Paris determined to acquire a champagne brand by Christmas — and accidentally falls for the heir to the bubbly empire.

Themes

Ambition vs loyalty, Trust under corporate pressure, Romance amid deals, Deception in negotiation, Legacy and profit, Moral risk in acquisitions

Available on

Netflix
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Now You See Me: Now You Don't

7. Now You See Me: Now You Don't

Thriller Crime Mystery Heist Mind Game Thriller
6.0
20251h 52min

Overview

The original Four Horsemen reunite with a new generation of illusionists to take on powerful diamond heiress Veronika Vanderberg, who leads a criminal empire built on money laundering and trafficking. The new and old magicians must overcome their differences to work together on their most ambitious heist yet.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under pressure, Illusion as instrument, Money laundering networks, Revenge and family ties, Power and accountability

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Running Man

8. The Running Man

Action Thriller Science Fiction One-Person Army Survival Thriller
6.4
20252h 13min

Overview

Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

Themes

Class inequality, Surveillance and control, Media manipulation, Spectacle of violence, Public trust erosion, Revolt against the network

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
MGM+ Amazon Channel
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The Family Plan 2

9. The Family Plan 2

Action Comedy Buddy Action Awkward Comedy
5.6
20251h 46min

Overview

Now that Dan's assassin days are behind him, all he wants for Christmas is quality time with his kids. But when he learns his daughter has her own plans, he books a family trip to London—putting them all in the crosshairs of an unexpected enemy.

Themes

Loyalty vs betrayal, Family under pressure, Deception within kinship, Risk management in crisis, Hidden legacy and inheritance, Surveillance networks and control

Available on

Apple TV
Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Nuremberg

10. Nuremberg

History Drama Historical Event Legal Drama
7.4
20252h 28min

Overview

In postwar Germany, an American psychiatrist must determine whether Nazi prisoners are fit to go on trial for war crimes, and finds himself in a complex battle of intellect and ethics with Hermann Göring, Hitler's right-hand man.

Themes

Based on novel or book, Military justice under pressure, Post world war ii consequences, Ethics under interrogation, 1940s courtroom tension, Historical drama framing

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Apple TV
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