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Movies with energetic vibe

281. The Hangover Part III

The Hangover Part III
Comedy Dark Comedy
5.9
20131h 40minUnited States
Director: Todd Phillips

Overview

This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.

Themes

Trust under duress, Deception and betrayal, Coercive power dynamics, Reckless decision making, Chaotic resilience of friendship, Group loyalty vs independence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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282. Fast & Furious 6

Fast & Furious 6
Action Thriller Crime Vehicle-Driven Action Organized Crime
7.0
20132h 10minUnited States
Director: Justin Lin

Overview

Hobbs has Dominic and Brian reassemble their crew to take down a team of mercenaries; Dominic unexpectedly gets sidetracked with facing his presumed deceased girlfriend, Letty.

Themes

Risk and reward, Loyalty vs duty, Betrayal under pressure, Memory as leverage, Fragile alliances under strain, Familial bonds under attack

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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283. Epic

Epic
Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Animated Fantasy Adventure
6.6
20131h 42minUnited States
Director: Chris Wedge

Overview

A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest setting where a battle between the forces of good and the forces of evil is taking place. She bands together with a rag-tag group characters in order to save their world—and ours.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Coming of age, Teamwork under pressure, Parental obsession vs autonomy, Science vs magic, Forest guardianship, Good vs evil conflict

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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284. Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods

Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods
Animation Action Science Fiction Anime Superhero Action
7.1
20131h 25minJapan
Director: Masahiro Hosoda

Overview

The events of Battle of Gods take place some years after the battle with Majin Buu, which determined the fate of the entire universe. After awakening from a long slumber, Beerus, the God of Destruction is visited by Whis, his attendant and learns that the galactic overlord Frieza has been defeated by a Super Saiyan from the North Quadrant of the universe named Goku, who is also a former student of the North Kai. Ecstatic over the new challenge, Goku ignores King Kai's advice and battles Beerus, but he is easily overwhelmed and defeated. Beerus leaves, but his eerie remark of "Is there nobody on Earth more worthy to destroy?" lingers on. Now it is up to the heroes to stop the God of Destruction before all is lost.

Themes

Rivalries among powerful beings, Cosmic duty vs personal glory, Power escalation and restraint, Energy channeling for form, Protection of a home world, Disruption of peace

Available on

Netflix
Apple TV
Hulu
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285. Oz the Great and Powerful

Oz the Great and Powerful
Fantasy Adventure Family Epic Fantasy Adventure Epic
6.3
20132h 10minUnited States
Director: Sam Raimi

Overview

Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus illusionist and con-artist, is whisked from Kansas to the Land of Oz where the inhabitants assume he's the great wizard of prophecy, there to save Oz from the clutches of evil.

Themes

Deception as strategy, Betrayal and alliance, Trust and deception, Illusion versus legitimacy, Social climbing through fame, Power through spectacle

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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286. Escape from Planet Earth

Escape from Planet Earth
Animation Comedy Adventure Family Science Fiction
5.8
20131h 29minCanada, United States
Director: Cal Brunker

Overview

Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Duty vs family, Deception in leadership, Resilience under threat, Cross-species cooperation, Alien tech exploitation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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287. I Give It a Year

I Give It a Year
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.7
20131h 37minFrance, United Kingdom
Director: Dan Mazer

Overview

After a quick courtship, two lovers hastily decide to tie the knot. As their first year of marriage unfolds, temptation and incompatibility put their relationship in jeopardy.

Themes

Temptation and fidelity, Marriage versus career, Need for stability, Social judgment and scrutiny, Adjusting expectations over time, Communication under stress

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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288. Parental Guidance

Parental Guidance
Comedy Ensemble Comedy
6.0
20121h 44minUnited States
Director: Andy Fickman

Overview

Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids when their type-A helicopter parents need to leave town for work. Problems arise when the kids' 21st-century behavior collides with Artie and Diane's old-school methods.

Themes

Helicopter parenting vs tradition, Intergenerational care dynamics, High achievement pressure, Family bonding under stress, Rules and role reversal, Adolescence and identity testing

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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289. Playing for Keeps

Playing for Keeps
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.7
20121h 46minUnited States
Director: Gabriele Muccino

Overview

A former sports star who's fallen on hard times starts coaching his son's soccer team in an attempt to get his life together.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Parental responsibility vs career, Blended family tensions, Temptation vs integrity, Fame vs family balance, Father son bonding

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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290. Populaire

Populaire
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.8
20121h 51minBelgium, France
Director: Régis Roinsard

Overview

An insurance agent and his new secretary become locked in the grip of romance and competition as they train together for a speed-typing contest.

Themes

Ambition vs affection, Deception and trust, Workplace romance, Competitive mentorship, Gender dynamics in mid-century work, Typewriter culture

Available on

Plex
Plex Channel
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