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Movies with satirical vibe

271. Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders
Action Animation Adventure Crime Science Fiction
6.7
20161h 18minUnited States
Director: Rick Morales

Overview

Adam West and Burt Ward returns to their iconic roles of Batman and Robin. The film sees the superheroes going up against classic villains like The Joker, The Riddler, The Penguin and Catwoman, both in Gotham City… and in space.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Abuse of power, Betrayal and deception, Technology as control, Identity through replication, Space vs earth tension

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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272. Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life

Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
Family Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1
20161h 32minUnited States
Director: Steve Carr

Overview

A quiet teenage artist Rafe Katchadorian has a wild imagination and is sick of middle school and the rules that have been put before him. Rafe and his best friend Leo have come up with a plan: break every rule in the school hand book and as you expect trouble follows.

Themes

Middle school conformity, Peer rebellion dynamics, Testing pressure and control, Creativity vs rules, Expelled from school dynamics, Authority deception

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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273. War on Everyone

War on Everyone
Action Comedy Mystery Satire Whodunit
5.8
20161h 38minUnited Kingdom
Director: John Michael McDonagh

Overview

Two corrupt cops in New Mexico set out to blackmail and frame every criminal unfortunate enough to cross their path. Things take a sinister turn, however, when they try to intimidate someone who is more dangerous than they are. Or is he?

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under pressure, Abuse of power, Moral ambiguity in authority, Corruption of law enforcement, Violence as coercion

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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274. The Young Offenders

The Young Offenders
Comedy Buddy Comedy
7.1
20161h 24minIreland, United Kingdom
Director: Peter Foott

Overview

Two teenage boys from inner-city Cork steal bicycles and ride off on a 160km quest to find an unrecovered bale of cocaine worth 7,000,000 euros.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Road trip tension, Stolen bicycle stakes, Family abuse and neglect, Deception and media manipulation, Illicit loot pursuit

Available on

Apple TV
Rakuten TV
Amazon Video
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275. Catfight

Catfight
Comedy Drama Adult Comedy Relationship Drama
5.9
20161h 36minUnited States
Director: Onur Tukel

Overview

The rivalry between two former college friends comes to a head when they both attend the same glamorous event.

Themes

Fame vs family, Rivalry drives conflict, Trauma reshapes ambition, War hardens art, Amnesia and memory gaps, Loss redefines loyalties

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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276. The Distinguished Citizen

The Distinguished Citizen
Comedy Drama Satire Relationship Drama
7.5
20161h 58minArgentina, Spain
Director: Gastón Duprat

Overview

After refusing big and prestigious awards all over the world, Mr. Mantovani, Literature Nobel Prize winner, accepts an invitation to visit his hometown in Argentina, which has been the inspiration for all of his books. It turns out that accepting this invitation is the worst idea of his life. Expect the unexpected when you have used real people as characters in your novels!

Themes

Belonging and alienation, Prestige and local life, Public recognition and scrutiny, Hometown expectations, Cultural contrast, Homecoming tension

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Amazon Prime Video
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277. David Brent: Life on the Road

David Brent: Life on the Road
Comedy Music Satire Backstage & Showbiz Music
6.3
20161h 36minUnited Kingdom
Director: Ricky Gervais

Overview

A camera crew catches up with David Brent, the former star of the fictional British series, "The Office" as he now fancies himself a rockstar on the road.

Themes

Ambition vs practicality, Belonging under scrutiny, Economic cost of dreams, External validation through success, Power of spectacle, Paying for loyalty

Available on

Netflix
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278. Shin Godzilla

Shin Godzilla
Action Science Fiction Horror Alien Invasion Sci-Fi Monster Horror
6.8
20162hJapan
Director: Shinji Higuchi

Overview

When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens. A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster's weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side - the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.

Themes

Political incompetence, Bureaucratic inertia, Crisis escalation dynamics, Civilian evacuation ethics, International cooperation, Nuclear threat management

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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279. Bad Moms

Bad Moms
Comedy Adult Comedy
6.2
20161h 40minUnited States, China
Director: Scott Moore

Overview

When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence.

Themes

Work life balance, Infidelity divorce tension, Bake sale power clash, Single mother solidarity, Soccer benching injustice, Family roles disruption

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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280. Don't Think Twice

Don't Think Twice
Comedy Drama Ensemble Comedy Entertainment Industry Drama
6.7
20161h 32minUnited States
Director: Mike Birbiglia

Overview

An improv group deals with several crises, including the loss of their lease and one member hitting the big time.

Themes

Ambition and collaboration tension, Audience attention versus ensemble, Lease loss and space, Big time exposure, Fame versus group loyalty, Professional advancement vs friendship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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