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Movies with energetic vibe

261. Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy

Tinker Bell and the Pirate Fairy
Animation Family Animated Fantasy Adventure Holiday Family
6.6
20141h 18minUnited States
Director: Peggy Holmes

Overview

Zarina, a smart and ambitious dust-keeper fairy who’s captivated by Blue Pixie Dust and its endless possibilities, flees Pixie Hollow and joins forces with the scheming pirates of Skull Rock, who make her captain of their ship. Tinker Bell and her friends must embark on an epic adventure to find Zarina, and together they go sword-to-sword with the band of pirates led by a cabin boy named James, who’ll soon be known as Captain Hook himself.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Trust under threat, Leadership under pressure, Talent manipulation and identity, Ambition versus belonging, Curiosity and consequences

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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262. The Lego Movie

The Lego Movie
Animation Family Adventure Comedy Fantasy
7.7
20141h 40minAustralia, Denmark
Director: Phil Lord

Overview

An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe.

Themes

Creativity under constraint, Prophecy vs self-determination, Collective action against tyranny, Play as resistance, Belonging through collaboration, Family bonds and growth

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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263. That Awkward Moment

That Awkward Moment
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1
20141h 34minUnited States
Director: Tom Gormican

Overview

Best pals Jason and Daniel indulge in casual flings and revel in their carefree, unattached lives. After learning that the marriage of their friend Mikey is over, they gladly welcome him back into their circle. The three young men make a pact to have fun and avoid commitment. However, when all three find themselves involved in serious relationships, they must keep their romances secret from one another.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception in dating, Secret relationships, Friendship vs romance, Commitment avoidance, Pact and temptation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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264. Cloud 9

Cloud 9
Drama Romance Family TV Movie Sports Competition
6.4
20141h 30minUnited States
Director: Paul Hoen

Overview

Set high atop snow-capped mountains in the adrenaline-fueled world of competitive snowboarding, the Disney Channel Original Movie “Cloud 9″ tells the inspiring story of two snowboarders who must overcome self-doubt to learn that achieving their dreams is possible.

Themes

Identity through sport, Mentorship and trust, Pressure to perform, Resilience after setback, Rivalry and belonging, Teamwork under scrutiny

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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265. The Nut Job

The Nut Job
Animation Comedy Family Adventure Family Animation
5.7
20141h 25minCanada, South Korea
Director: Peter Lepeniotis

Overview

Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter - Maury's Nut Store.

Themes

Villain leadership challenge, Heist as social conflict, Park resource competition, Squirrel outsider resilience, Community rebuilding after exile, Deception within criminal world

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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266. Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Animation Family Comedy Family Animation High-Concept Comedy
6.3
20131h 35minUnited States
Director: Cody Cameron

Overview

After the disastrous food storm in the first film, Flint and his friends are forced to leave the town. Flint accepts the invitation from his idol Chester V to join The Live Corp Company, which has been tasked to clean the island, and where the best inventors in the world create technologies for the betterment of mankind. When Flint discovers that his machine still operates and now creates mutant food beasts like living pickles, hungry tacodiles, shrimpanzees and apple pie-thons, he and his friends must return to save the world.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Unintended consequences, Public risk from invention, Scientific responsibility, Corporate pressure, Ambition vs caution

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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267. Witching & Bitching

Witching & Bitching
Comedy Horror Dark Comedy Supernatural Horror
6.4
20131h 49minSpain, France
Director: Álex de la Iglesia

Overview

A gang of gold thieves land in a coven of witches who are preparing for an ancient ritual... and in need of a sacrifice.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Survival under threat, Power dynamics in crime, Rituals and sacrifice tension, Outsiders in a coven, Family vs crime

Available on

Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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268. Bad Words

Bad Words
Comedy Dark Comedy
6.6
20131h 29minUnited States
Director: Jason Bateman

Overview

Forty-year-old misanthrope, Guy Trilby, enters the National Golden Quill Spelling Bee through a loophole in the rules.

Themes

Unlikely friendship dynamics, Misanthropy and competition, Revenge through humiliation, Media spectacle and ethics, Abandonment and motive, Power and legitimacy in contests

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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269. Teen Beach Movie

Teen Beach Movie
Family Music TV Movie Comedy Fantasy
6.0
20131h 35minUnited States
Director: Jeffrey Hornaday

Overview

Life's a beach for surfers Brady and McKenzie – until a rogue wave magically transports them inside the classic '60s beach party flick, "Wet Side Story," where a full-blown rivalry between bikers and surfers threatens to erupt. There, amidst a sea of surfing, singing and dancing, Brady and Mack accidentally change the storyline, and the film’s dreamy hero and heroine fall for them instead of for each other!

Themes

Cultural clash across eras, Generation vs tradition, Romance vs social expectations, Identity through performance, Loyalty amid competition, Art versus commerce

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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270. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
Adventure Family Fantasy Treasure Hunt Mythological Fantasy
5.7
20131h 46minUnited States
Director: Thor Freudenthal

Overview

In their quest to confront the ultimate evil, Percy and his friends battle swarms of mythical creatures to find the mythical Golden Fleece and to stop an ancient evil from rising.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Family bonds and belonging, Quest and self-discovery, Half-blood identity tension, Adventure through danger, Prophecy shaped destiny

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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