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The Lion King

1. The Lion King

Adventure Drama Family Animation Adventure Epic
6.8
20191h 58min

Overview

Simba idolizes his father, King Mufasa, and takes to heart his own royal destiny. But not everyone in the kingdom celebrates the new cub's arrival. Scar, Mufasa's brother—and former heir to the throne—has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba's exile. With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

Themes

Betrayal and deception, Duty versus desire, Grief and resilience, Leadership under threat, Family legacy and legitimacy, Belonging after exile

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Yesterday

2. Yesterday

Comedy Fantasy Music Romance High-Concept Comedy
6.8
20191h 56min

Overview

A struggling musician realizes he's the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate reality where the group was forgotten.

Themes

Moral compromise, Media scrutiny, Relationships under pressure, Memory vs oblivion, Fame vs authenticity, Creative integrity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Poms

3. Poms

Comedy Drama Ensemble Comedy Family Drama
6.1
20191h 31min

Overview

After moving to a retirement community, loner Martha eventually befriends her fun-loving neighbor, Sheryl, and forms a cheerleading club for young-at-heart seniors, though they face roadblocks along the way.

Themes

Aging with purpose, Intergenerational tension and support, Fear of death and courage, Elder empowerment through activity, Resilience in later life, Community belonging through clubs

Available on

Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Wild Rose

4. Wild Rose

Music Comedy Drama Narrative Musical Coming-of-Age Drama
7.1
20191h 41min

Overview

A young Scottish singer, Rose-Lynn Harlan, dreams of making it as a country artist in Nashville after being released from prison.

Themes

Family vs ambition, Stigma of conviction, Local roots vs distant dreams, Economic precarity of artists, Motherhood and career, Support networks and resilience

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Best of Enemies

5. The Best of Enemies

Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
7.3
20192h 13min

Overview

Centers on the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader who reluctantly co-chaired a community summit, battling over the desegregation of schools in Durham, North Carolina during the racially-charged summer of 1971. The incredible events that unfolded would change Durham and the lives of Atwater and Ellis forever.

Themes

Interracial friendship, Desegregation pressure, Activism shaping policy, Housing inequality, Charrette negotiation, Community resistance under threat

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Fandango At Home
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Dumbo

6. Dumbo

Family Fantasy Adventure Animal Companion Family Dark Fantasy
6.2
20191h 52min

Overview

A young elephant, whose oversized ears enable him to fly, helps save a struggling circus, but when the circus plans a new venture, Dumbo and his friends discover dark secrets beneath its shiny veneer.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Animal captivity ethics, Commercial ambition vs humane care, Spectacle versus exploitation, Public perception shaping outcomes, Reorganization under new policy

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Mustang

7. The Mustang

Drama Psychological Drama
6.8
20191h 36min

Overview

While participating in a rehabilitation program training wild mustangs, a convict at first struggles to connect with the horses and his fellow inmates, but he learns to confront his violent past as he soothes an especially feisty horse.

Themes

Human-animal bond, Second chances, Confronting past violence, Rehabilitation through work, Discipline over impulse, Institutional structure

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Hotel Mumbai

8. Hotel Mumbai

Thriller History Drama Action Historical Event
7.6
20192h 3min

Overview

Mumbai, India, November 26, 2008. While several terrorists spread hatred and death through the city, others attack the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel. Both hotel staff and guests risk their lives, making unthinkable sacrifices to protect themselves and keep everyone safe while help arrives.

Themes

Trauma and memory, Survival under siege, Duty under pressure, Cooperation under threat, Civilian resilience, Collective courage

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Wonder Park

9. Wonder Park

Comedy Animation Adventure Family Fantasy
5.9
20191h 26min

Overview

A young girl named June with a big imagination makes an incredible discovery -- the amusement park of her dreams has come to life. Filled with the world's wildest rides operated by fun-loving animals, the excitement never ends. But when trouble hits, June and her misfit team of furry friends begin an unforgettable journey to save the park.

Themes

Leadership through collaboration, Imagination under pressure, Caregiving and illness, Creativity against darkness, Trust through action, Responsibility and growth

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

10. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
7.6
20191h 53min

Overview

Against all the odds, a thirteen year old boy in Malawi invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.

Themes

Ingenuity through self-education, Drought resilience, Family duty vs personal pursuit, Community collaboration, Resource scarcity driving innovation, Education access and persistence

Available on

Netflix
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