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Movies with satirical vibe

331. The Overnight

The Overnight
Mystery Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1
20151h 19minUnited States
Director: Patrick Brice

Overview

Alex, Emily, and their son, RJ, are new to Los Angeles. A chance meeting at the park introduces them to the mysterious Kurt, Charlotte, and Max. A family “playdate” becomes increasingly interesting as the night goes on.

Themes

Privacy vs exposure, Couple dynamics under pressure, Group interaction and boundaries, Sexual boundary exploration, Unexpected attraction and tension

Available on

Apple TV
fuboTV
Google Play Movies
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332. Minions

Minions
Family Animation Adventure Comedy Holiday Family
6.4
20151h 31minUnited States
Director: Kyle Balda

Overview

Minions Stuart, Kevin and Bob are recruited by Scarlet Overkill, a super-villain who, alongside her inventor husband Herb, hatches a plot to take over the world.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Pursuit of leadership, Heist as strategy, Deception in power grabs, Spectacle of royalty, Group cohesion vs manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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333. Entourage

Entourage
Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Entertainment Industry Drama
6.5
20151h 44minUnited States
Director: Doug Ellin

Overview

Movie star Vincent Chase, together with his boys, Eric, Turtle and Johnny, are back…and back in business with super agent-turned-studio head Ari Gold. Some of their ambitions have changed, but the bond between them remains strong as they navigate the capricious and often cutthroat world of Hollywood.

Themes

Financier leverage, Nightclub rivalries, Show business ambition, Entourage loyalty, Celebrity dating distraction, Film production pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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334. Pitch Perfect 2

Pitch Perfect 2
Comedy Music Narrative Musical Buddy Comedy
6.4
20151h 55minUnited States
Director: Elizabeth Banks

Overview

The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bellas are taken out of the Aca-Circuit. In order to clear their name, and regain their status, the Bellas take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an international competition no American team has ever won. In order to accomplish this monumental task, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic! With all new friends and old rivals tagging along for the trip, the Bellas can hopefully accomplish their dreams.

Themes

Mentorship and growth, Ambition vs loyalty, Team identity under scrutiny, External judgment and resilience, Competition pressure and prestige, Sisterhood and rivalry

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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335. Spy

Spy
Action Comedy Crime Spy Action Parody
7.0
20152hUnited States
Director: Paul Feig

Overview

A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception in intelligence work, Risk escalation, Role ambiguity, Trust across alliances, Professional boundaries

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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336. Welcome to Me

Welcome to Me
Comedy Drama Satire Psychological Drama
5.9
20151h 27minUnited States
Director: Shira Piven

Overview

A year in the life of Alice Klieg, a woman with Borderline personality disorder who wins the Mega Millions lottery, quits her meds and buys her own talk show.

Themes

Control of narrative, Mental health and medication, Social alienation from success, Media fame and instability, Performative life vs authenticity, Money and self-obsession

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Hulu
The Roku Channel
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337. She's Funny That Way

She's Funny That Way
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.2
20151h 33minUnited States, Germany
Director: Peter Bogdanovich

Overview

On the set of a playwright's new project, a love triangle forms between his wife, her ex-lover, and the call girl-turned-actress cast in the production.

Themes

Exploitation and agency, Deception in performance, Infidelity and ambition, Art-world negotiation, Marriage and temptation, Public exposure and stigma

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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338. Kill Me Three Times

Kill Me Three Times
Comedy Thriller Mystery Dark Comedy Investigation Suspense
5.8
20151h 30minUnited States, Australia
Director: Kriv Stenders

Overview

While on a seemingly routine job, a jaded hit man discovers that he's not the only one with his target in the crosshairs.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Money as motive, Mistrust and suspicion, False alliances, Greed and opportunism, Insurance fraud dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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339. While We're Young

While We're Young
Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Relationship Drama
6.3
20151h 37minUnited States
Director: Noah Baumbach

Overview

An uptight documentary filmmaker and his wife find their lives loosened up a bit after befriending a free-spirited younger couple.

Themes

Generation gap tension, Bohemian lifestyle pressures, Authenticity under scrutiny, Mentor protégé dynamic, Marital strain and growth, Fabrication versus narrative

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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340. Get Hard

Get Hard
Comedy Satire
6.0
20151h 40minUnited States
Director: Etan Cohen

Overview

When obscenely rich hedge-fund manager James is convicted of fraud and sentenced to a stretch in San Quentin, the judge gives him one month to get his affairs in order. Knowing that he won't survive more than a few minutes in prison on his own, James desperately turns to Darnell-- a black businessman who's never even had a parking ticket -- for help. As Darnell puts James through the wringer, both learn that they were wrong about many things, including each other.

Themes

Class inequality, Wealth disparity, Deception and betrayal, Prison survival, Cultural clashes, Mentorship exploitation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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