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Movies with satirical vibe

The Inbetweeners 2

371. The Inbetweeners 2

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.4

20141h 36min

Australia, France

Director: Damon Beesley

Overview

Neil, Will and Simon receive an invite from Jay to join him in Australia whilst on his gap year, who promises them it’s ”the sex capital of the world”. With their lives now rather dull compared to their hedonistic school days and legendary lads holiday, it’s an offer they can’t refuse. Once again, they put growing up temporarily on-hold, and embark on a backpacking holiday of a lifetime in an awful car, inspired by Peter Andre’s ‘Mysterious Girl’. Will soon finds himself battling with the lads to do something cultural, whilst they focus their attention on drinking, girls, and annoying fellow travelers.

Themes

Group dynamics under stress, Travel as escape, Hedonism vs responsibility, Youth culture pressures, Deception in social interactions, Outsider traveler status, Belonging among peers

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Guardians of the Galaxy

372. Guardians of the Galaxy

Action Science Fiction Adventure Superhero Action Space Sci-Fi
8.0

20142h 1min

United States

Director: James Gunn

Overview

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Betrayal and deception, Found family dynamics, Resilience under threat, Collective risk taking, Power versus responsibility

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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And So It Goes

373. And So It Goes

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
5.9

20141h 34min

United States

Director: Rob Reiner

Overview

Nobody likes self-centered realtor Oren Little, and he prefers it that way. He's deliberately mean to anyone who crosses his path and wants nothing more than to sell one final house and retire. His life turns upside-down when his estranged son drops off a granddaughter he never knew existed. Suddenly left in charge of her and with no idea how to take care of a child, he pawns the girl off on his neighbor, Leah -- but he eventually learns how to open his heart.

Themes

Grandparent grandchild relationship, Elderly loneliness, Self-centered real estate agent, Estranged son impact, Neighbor relationship

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Apple TV
Plex
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They Came Together

374. They Came Together

Comedy Parody
5.6

20141h 23min

United States

Director: David Wain

Overview

A small business owner is about to lose her shop to a major corporate development.

Themes

Small business vs corporate pressure, Financial stress and debt risk, Family dynamics and parental approval, Social prejudice and group identity, Deception and identity reveal, Relationship commitment under strain

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Think Like a Man Too

375. Think Like a Man Too

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Ensemble Comedy
5.7

20141h 45min

United States

Director: Tim Story

Overview

All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.

Themes

Relationship problems, Bachelor party chaos, Career vs love tension, Bachelorette party misadventure, Destination wedding dynamics, Disapproving parent pressure

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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What We Do in the Shadows

376. What We Do in the Shadows

Comedy Horror Parody Vampire Horror
7.6

20141h 26min

New Zealand, United States

Director: Taika Waititi

Overview

Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.

Themes

Communal living tension, Secrecy vs exposure, Interpersonal hierarchies, Modern life pressures, Boundary maintenance, Identity negotiation

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Obvious Child

377. Obvious Child

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.7

20141h 25min

United States

Director: Gillian Robespierre

Overview

An immature, newly unemployed comic must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate student results in an unplanned pregnancy.

Themes

Pregnancy decision under pressure, Autonomy versus dependence, Career versus personal life, Parental support and boundaries, Romantic connection and hesitation, Unemployment and self-direction

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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22 Jump Street

378. 22 Jump Street

Crime Comedy Action Buddy Comedy Buddy Action
7.0

20141h 52min

United States

Director: Phil Lord

Overview

After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership. Now they don't have to just crack the case - they have to figure out if they can have a mature relationship. If these two overgrown adolescents can grow from freshmen into real men, college might be the best thing that ever happened to them.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Identity through disguise, Romantic entanglement, Undercover college investigation, Fraternity social pressure, Buddy cop partnership

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Grand Seduction

379. The Grand Seduction

Comedy Buddy Comedy
7.0

20141h 52min

Canada

Director: Don McKellar

Overview

A small fishing village must procure a local doctor to secure a lucrative business contract. When unlikely candidate and big city doctor Paul Lewis lands in their lap for a trial residence, the townsfolk rally together to charm him into staying. As the doctor’s time in the village winds to a close, acting mayor Murray French has no choice but to pull out all the stops and begin The Grand Seduction.

Themes

Trust under manipulation, Outsider integration, Economic pressure to attract industry, Identity versus opportunity, Deception for survival, Hospitality as leverage

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

380. The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

Drama Comedy Everyday Life Drama Awkward Comedy
5.7

20141h 24min

United States

Director: Phil Alden Robinson

Overview

After learning that a brain aneurysm will kill him in about 90 minutes, a perpetually unhappy man struggles to come to terms with his fate and make amends with everyone he has ever hurt.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Time pressure, Mortality awareness, Doctor patient tension, Strained family relationships, Urban life stress

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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