energetic backdrop

Movies with energetic vibe

201. Sing Street

Sing Street
Romance Drama Music Comedy Coming-of-Age Romance
7.9
20161h 45minIreland, United Kingdom
Director: John Carney

Overview

A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.

Themes

Bullying and resilience, Sibling relationship under pressure, Divorce and family disruption, Romance and social aspiration, Financial strain on family, Creative escape through music

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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202. Eddie the Eagle

Eddie the Eagle
Comedy Drama History Adventure Underdog Sports
7.3
20161h 46minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Dexter Fletcher

Overview

The feel-good story of Michael 'Eddie' Edwards, an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself—even as an entire nation was counting him out. With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach, Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics.

Themes

Underdog perseverance, Self-trained breakthrough, Institutional resistance to outsiders, Unorthodox coaching methods, National pride and recognition, Time pressure to qualify

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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203. They Call Me Jeeg

They Call Me Jeeg
Drama Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Psychological Drama
7.0
20161h 52minItaly
Director: Gabriele Mainetti

Overview

Exposed to radioactive waste, small-time crook Enzo gains super-strength. A misanthropic, introverted brute, he uses his powers for personal gain until he meets Alessia, a mentally ill girl who believes Enzo is the hero from her favorite anime, Steel Jeeg.

Themes

Trauma and coping, Power and accountability, Anti hero dynamics, Urban underworld violence, Media spectacle and mythmaking, Selfish gain vs responsibility

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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204. Deadpool

Deadpool
Action Adventure Comedy Superhero Action Dark Comedy
8.0
20161h 48minUnited States
Director: Tim Miller

Overview

The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

Themes

Romance under strain, Anti hero ethics, Body transformation consequences, Humor as coping mechanism, Vigilante vs law

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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205. The Peanuts Movie

The Peanuts Movie
Comedy Animation Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
7.0
20151h 28minUnited States
Director: Steve Martino

Overview

Snoopy embarks upon his greatest mission as he and his team take to the skies to pursue their arch-nemesis, while his best pal Charlie Brown begins his own epic quest.

Themes

Embarrassment and resilience, Peer acceptance pressure, Self-improvement through effort, Achievement and misperception, Public performance dynamics, Romantic pursuit under scrutiny

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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206. Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs
Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
7.2
20152h 2minUnited States, United Kingdom
Director: Danny Boyle

Overview

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Family versus career, Paternity dispute, Innovation under siege, Credit and recognition, Corporate politics and turnover

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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207. The Final Girls

The Final Girls
Comedy Horror Parody Slasher Horror
6.5
20151h 31minUnited States
Director: Todd Strauss-Schulson

Overview

A young woman grieving the loss of her mother, a famous scream queen from the 1980s, finds herself pulled into the world of her mom's most famous movie. Reunited, the women must fight off the film's maniacal killer.

Themes

Parent child relationship, Film within film parody, Time loop narrative, Virgin final girl dynamic, Survival through choice, Camp setting tension

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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208. The Intern

The Intern
Comedy Workplace Comedy
7.1
20152h 1minUnited States
Director: Nancy Meyers

Overview

70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin.

Themes

Work life balance, Intergenerational mentorship, Aging in the workplace, Startup leadership pressures, Career identity versus family, Spousal fidelity pressures

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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209. Hotel Transylvania 2

Hotel Transylvania 2
Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Family Animation
6.6
20151h 29minUnited States
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky

Overview

When the old-old-old-fashioned vampire Vlad arrives at the hotel for an impromptu family get-together, Hotel Transylvania is in for a collision of supernatural old-school and modern day cool.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Belonging and acceptance, Human-vampire coexistence, Normalcy vs superstition, Trust vs prejudice, Protective parenthood

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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210. Suck Me Shakespeer 2

Suck Me Shakespeer 2
Comedy Parody
5.9
20151h 55minGermany
Director: Bora Dağtekin

Overview

A rowdy teacher accompanies a class trip to Thailand to recover some diamonds accidentally sent there and restore the school's reputation.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Economic desperation and crime, Classroom authority under pressure, Unconventional teaching methods, Mentorship through adversity, Identity and role adaptation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
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