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Ad Astra

1. Ad Astra

Science Fiction Drama Space Sci-Fi Psychological Drama
6.5
20192h 3min

Overview

The near future, a time when both hope and hardships drive humanity to look to the stars and beyond. While a mysterious phenomenon menaces to destroy life on planet Earth, astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across the immensity of space and its many perils to uncover the truth about a lost expedition that decades before boldly faced emptiness and silence in search of the unknown.

Themes

Resilience under pressure, Duty vs father son relationship, Isolation in space walk, Longing for home world, Risk under secrecy, Exploration and consequence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Lion King

2. The Lion King

Adventure Drama Family Animation Adventure Epic
6.8
20191h 58min

Overview

Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

Themes

Betrayal and deception, Duty versus desire, Grief and resilience, Leadership under threat, Family legacy and legitimacy, Belonging after exile

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Yesterday

3. Yesterday

Comedy Fantasy Music Romance High-Concept Comedy
6.8
20191h 56min

Overview

A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where the group was forgotten.

Themes

Moral compromise, Media scrutiny, Relationships under pressure, Memory vs oblivion, Fame vs authenticity, Creative integrity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Missing Link

4. Missing Link

Family Animation Comedy Adventure Family Animation
6.7
20191h 34min

Overview

The charismatic Sir Lionel Frost considers himself to be the world's foremost investigator of myths and monsters. Trouble is, none of his small-minded, high-society peers seems to recognize this. Hoping to finally gain acceptance from these fellow adventurers, Sir Lionel travels to the Pacific Northwest to prove the existence of a legendary creature known as the missing link.

Themes

Rivalry and competition, Desire for acceptance, Elite exclusion and belonging, Distrust of mankind, Loyalty across differences, Duty to kin and companions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Get Duked!

5. Get Duked!

Comedy Action Horror Dark Comedy Folk Horror
6.2
20191h 27min

Overview

An anarchic, hip-hop inspired comedy that follows four city boys on a wilderness trek as they try to escape a mysterious huntsman.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Survival under pressure, Group dynamics under stress, Pursuit and ambush, Outsiders in the wild, Authority and misdirection

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Overview

A ship carrying settlers to a new home on Mars after Earth is rendered uninhabitable is knocked off-course, causing the passengers to consider their place in the universe.

Themes

Survival under isolation, Education as escape, Memory technology dependency, Cult formation under despair, Social order collapse, Hope amid deception

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

7. How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World

Animation Family Adventure Family Animation Adventure Epic
7.4
20191h 44min

Overview

As Hiccup fulfills his dream of creating a peaceful dragon utopia, Toothless’ discovery of an untamed, elusive mate draws the Night Fury away. When danger mounts at home and Hiccup’s reign as village chief is tested, both dragon and rider must make impossible decisions to save their kind.

Themes

Migration and belonging, Exploitation of wildlife, Coexistence under pressure, Guardianship and leadership, Trust across species, Secrecy versus openness

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Dragon Ball Super: Broly

8. Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Action Science Fiction Animation Epic Action Anime
7.7
20181h 41min

Overview

Earth is peaceful following the Tournament of Power. Realizing that the universes still hold many more strong people yet to see, Goku spends all his days training to reach even greater heights. Then one day, Goku and Vegeta are faced by a Saiyan called 'Broly' who they've never seen before. The Saiyans were supposed to have been almost completely wiped out in the destruction of Planet Vegeta, so what's this one doing on Earth? This encounter between the three Saiyans who have followed completely different destinies turns into a stupendous battle, with even Frieza (back from Hell) getting caught up in the mix.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Duty vs survival, Transformation and control, Alliances and betrayal, Exile and revenge, Power and destiny

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Aquaman

9. Aquaman

Action Adventure Fantasy Superhero Action Maritime Adventure
6.8
20182h 23min

Overview

Half-human, half-Atlantean Arthur Curry is taken on the journey of his lifetime to discover if he is worth of being a king.

Themes

Leadership legitimacy, Diplomatic deception, Duty vs heritage, Alliances and betrayal, Two kingdoms conflict, Environmental crisis tensions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Mortal Engines

10. Mortal Engines

Adventure Science Fiction Dystopian Sci-Fi Globetrotting Adventure
6.1
20182h 8min

Overview

Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources. On one of these massive traction cities, the old London, Tom Natsworthy has an unexpected encounter with a mysterious young woman from the wastelands who will change the course of his life forever.

Themes

Revenge as motive, Technology as weapon, Resource scarcity, Shifting loyalties and alliances, Exploitation and survival, Predator cities and static settlements

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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