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Movies with steady vibe

Overview

The untold true story set in the winter of 1925 that takes you across the treacherous terrain of the Alaskan tundra for an exhilarating and uplifting adventure that will test the strength, courage and determination of one man, Leonhard Seppala, and his lead sled dog, Togo.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Leadership through adversity, Human-animal partnership, Endurance against harsh conditions, Memory and misattribution


Code 8

2. Code 8

Science Fiction Action Crime Dystopian Sci-Fi Epic Action
6.1
20191h 39min

Overview

In Lincoln City, some inhabitants have extraordinary abilities. Most live below the poverty line, under the close surveillance of a heavily militarized police force. Connor, a construction worker with powers, involves with a criminal gang to help his ailing mother. (Based on the short film “Code 8,” 2016.)

Themes

Loyalty under coercion, Economic marginalization of powers, Drug economy and crime, Surveillance driven policing, Regulation of powers, Family duty under illness

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Frozen II

3. Frozen II

Family Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy
6.8
20191h 43min

Overview

Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf head far into the forest to learn the truth about an ancient mystery of their kingdom.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Legacy and memory, Duty vs autonomy, Resource control forest, Intergroup conflict dam, Protecting nature's balance

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Noelle

4. Noelle

Family Comedy Fantasy Christmas Family Buddy Comedy
6.3
20191h 40min

Overview

Kris Kringle's daughter, Noelle, sets off on a mission to find and bring back her brother, after he gets cold feet when it's his turn to take over as Santa.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Tradition vs modernization, Gender leadership norms, Technology reshapes ritual, Family pressure dynamics, Public scrutiny of roles

Available on

Disney Plus
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Lady and the Tramp

5. Lady and the Tramp

Family Romance Comedy Animal Companion Family Romantic Comedy
6.2
20191h 41min

Overview

The love story between a pampered Cocker Spaniel named Lady and a streetwise mongrel named Tramp. Lady finds herself out on the street after her owners have a baby and is saved from a pack by Tramp, who tries to show her to live her life footloose and collar-free.

Themes

Moral ambiguity, Belonging vs independence, Care vs neglect, Loyalty to family, Freedom vs safety, Urban survival

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Disney Plus
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Klaus

6. Klaus

Animation Family Adventure Comedy Fantasy
8.2
20191h 37min

Overview

A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.

Themes

Creative collaboration, Education as empowerment, Intergenerational collaboration, Community cohesion through acts, Duty under inheritance pressure, Outsider catalyst for change

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Netflix
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Last Christmas

7. Last Christmas

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.5
20191h 43min

Overview

Kate is a young woman who has a habit of making bad decisions, and her last date with disaster occurs after she accepts work as Santa's elf for a department store. However, after she meets Tom there, her life takes a new turn.

Themes

Economic precarity, Family conflict and reconciliation, Immigrant family dynamics, Hidden orientation, Volunteerism as solace, Artistry and ambition

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The Irishman

8. The Irishman

Crime Drama History Organized Crime Historical Drama
7.8
20193h 29min

Overview

Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted man, Bufalino sends him to Chicago with the task of helping Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader related to organized crime, with whom Frank will maintain a close friendship for nearly twenty years.

Themes

Violence and consequence, Memory and aging, Family ties under pressure, Aging and loyalty tension, Power within organized crime, Government scrutiny and influence

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Harriet

9. Harriet

Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
6.7
20192h 5min

Overview

The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.

Themes

Family separation and reunion, Slavery oppression, Escape and pursuit, Forged identity resilience, Resistance against law, Collective rescue efforts

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I'm No Longer Here

10. I'm No Longer Here

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.3
20191h 52min

Overview

In Monterrey, Mexico, a young street gang spends their days dancing to slowed-down cumbia and attending parties. After a mix-up with a local cartel, their leader is forced to migrate to the U.S. but quickly longs to return home.

Themes

Gang belonging, Cartel violence, Dance as identity, Social mobility limits, Cultural displacement, Immigrant experience

Available on

Netflix
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