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Bring It On: Fight to the Finish

351. Bring It On: Fight to the Finish

Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.2

20091h 42min

United States

Director: Bille Woodruff

Overview

When her mother falls for a wealthy man, Lina Cruz must move in with her new stepfather and transfer from an urban East Los Angeles public high school to an exclusive prep school in Malibu, where she struggles to fit in with her affluent new peers. After snooty cheerleading captain Avery blocks Lina from varsity, Lina recruits her best friends from her old school to help her whip the pathetic junior varsity cheerleading squad -- the Sea Lions -- into fighting shape.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Economic disparity, Teamwork under stress, Social adaptation, Competitive pressure, Outsider vs insider

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

352. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Adventure Fantasy Epic Fantasy Adventure Epic
7.6

20092h 33min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: David Yates

Overview

As Lord Voldemort tightens his grip on both the Muggle and wizarding worlds, Hogwarts is no longer a safe haven. Harry suspects perils may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more intent upon preparing him for the final battle fast approaching. Together they work to find the key to unlock Voldemorts defenses and to this end, Dumbledore recruits his old friend and colleague Horace Slughorn, whom he believes holds crucial information. Even as the decisive showdown looms, romance blossoms for Harry, Ron, Hermione and their classmates. Love is in the air, but danger lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and trust, Secret past, Power and responsibility, Romance under threat

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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A Town Called Panic

353. A Town Called Panic

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
7.4

20091h 14min

Belgium, France

Director: Stéphane Aubier

Overview

Cowboy and Indian's only wish was to come up with a brilliant idea for Mr Horse's birthday, but when their plan ends up in utter disaster, they'll need to travel the world and back to make things right again.

Themes

Technology versus nature, Family cooperation under pressure, Trust among unlikely allies, Creative improvisation under chaos, Belonging and integration, Miscommunication leading to surprise

Available on

Kanopy
OVID
Plex
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Princess Protection Program

354. Princess Protection Program

Family TV Movie Comedy Drama Family TV Movie
5.7

20091h 29min

United States

Director: Allison Liddi-Brown

Overview

When her nation is invaded, a young princess is taken into the Princess Protection Program. She is relocated to Louisiana, where she stays with a covert agent and his tomboyish daughter, and must learn how to behave like an ordinary teenager.

Themes

Deception and appearances, Mentorship and belonging, Role change under threat, Adaptation to new life, Protection of royalty, Secrecy and identity

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
fuboTV
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The Hangover

355. The Hangover

Comedy Adult Comedy
7.7

20091h 40min

United States

Director: Todd Phillips

Overview

When three friends finally come to after a raucous night of bachelor-party revelry, they find a baby in the closet and a tiger in the bathroom. But they can't seem to locate their best friend, Doug – who's supposed to be tying the knot. Launching a frantic search for Doug, the trio perseveres through a nasty hangover to try to make it to the church on time.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Memory loss consequences, Bachelor party aftermath, Reckless celebration chaos, Unexpected parenthood

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Up

356. Up

Animation Comedy Family Adventure Family Animation
8.3

20091h 36min

United States

Director: Pete Docter

Overview

Carl Fredricksen spent his entire life dreaming of exploring the globe and experiencing life to its fullest. But at age 78, life seems to have passed him by, until a twist of fate (and a persistent 8-year old Wilderness Explorer named Russell) gives him a new lease on life.

Themes

Mentorship under pressure, Grief and renewal, Duty to promise, Risk and ingenuity, Obsession vs restraint, Found family through journey

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Star Trek

357. Star Trek

Science Fiction Action Adventure Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
7.9

20092h 7min

United States

Director: J.J. Abrams

Overview

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

Themes

Leadership under crisis, Time travel consequences, Rivalry and alliance, Unlikely partnership, Duty vs emotion, Authority and discipline

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

358. Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

Comedy Drama Romance Science Fiction Awkward Comedy
7.0

20091h 23min

United Kingdom

Director: Gareth Carrivick

Overview

Follows three social outcasts -- two geeks and a cynic -- as they attempt to navigate a time-travel conundrum in the middle of a British pub.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Time travel consequences, Group dynamics under pressure, Editorial censorship, Memory across timelines, Art and cultural standards

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Whip It

359. Whip It

Drama Sports Competition
6.9

20091h 51min

United States

Director: Drew Barrymore

Overview

In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin.

Themes

Deception and loyalty, Coming of age pressure, Roller derby identity, Small town expectations, Female friendship loyalty, Parental control conflict

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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I Love You, Man

360. I Love You, Man

Comedy Romance Awkward Comedy Romantic Comedy
7.0

20091h 45min

United States

Director: John Hamburg

Overview

Peter Klaven is a successful real estate agent who, upon getting engaged to the woman of his dreams, Zooey, discovers, to his dismay and chagrin, that he has no male friend close enough to serve as his Best Man. Peter immediately sets out to rectify the situation, embarking on a series of bizarre and awkward "man-dates."

Themes

Male friendship deficit, Performative masculinity, Marriage social pressure, Awkward social performance, Social signaling through weddings, Public image through advertising, Loyalty and friendship repair

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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