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Pooh's Heffalump Movie

481. Pooh's Heffalump Movie

Family Animation Comedy Fantasy Road Trip Family
6.4

20051h 8min

United States

Director: Frank Nissen

Who or what exactly is a Heffalump? The lovable residents of the Hundred Acre Wood -- Winnie the Pooh, Rabbit, Tigger, Eeyore, Kanga and the rest of the pack -- embark on a journey of discovery in search of the elusive Heffalump. But as is always the case, this unusual road trip opens their eyes to so much more than just the creature they're seeking.

Themes

Courage under pressure, Group loyalty and bonding, Misleading perceptions, Emergent heroism in adversity, Community celebration and belonging, Problem solving through collaboration

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Wedding Date

482. The Wedding Date

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1

20051h 28min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Clare Kilner

With the wedding of her younger sister fast approaching, Kat Ellis faces the undesirable prospect of traveling alone to London for the ceremony. While this is bad enough, Jeffrey, the man who left her as they moved closer to marriage, happens to be the groom's best man. Determined to show everyone -- most of all Jeffrey -- that her romantic life is as full and thrilling as ever, Kat hires a charming male escort as her date.

Themes

Romantic deception, Wedding pressure, Family dynamics, Jealousy and social perception, Betrayal consequences, Fake relationship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Why We Fight

483. Why We Fight

Documentary History Social & Political Documentary Political History
8.0

20051h 38min

Canada, Denmark

Director: Eugene Jarecki

Is American foreign policy dominated by the idea of military supremacy? Has the military become too important in American life? Jarecki's shrewd and intelligent polemic would seem to give an affirmative answer to each of these questions.

Themes

Public manipulation, Military-industrial complex, Perpetual wartime policy, Veterans and casualties, Economic incentives of war, Policy dominance and influence

Available on

Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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The Woodsman

484. The Woodsman

Drama Crime Tragic Drama Prison Crime
7.1

20041h 27min

United States

Director: Nicole Kassell

After twelve years in prison, Walter returns home. His family has abandoned him, save for his brother-in-law. Few know he's a sex offender and pedophile. Walter finds an apartment and is regularly visited by his parole officer. He gets a job at a lumber mill and starts seeing a coworker. Then his new world begins to unravel; as his past becomes known, he strikes up a high-risk friendship with a young girl and realizes that a man loitering near a schoolyard is a child molester prowling for his next victim.

Themes

Stigma of sex offense, Parole supervision pressure, Ostracism after conviction, Workplace rumor and aggression, Self-blame after trauma, Romantic relationship under scrutiny

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Hotel Rwanda

485. Hotel Rwanda

Drama History War Historical Event Historical Drama
8.1

20042h 2min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Terry George

Inspired by true events, this film takes place in Rwanda in the 1990s when more than a million Tutsis were killed in a genocide that went mostly unnoticed by the rest of the world. Hotel owner Paul Rusesabagina houses over a thousand refuges in his hotel in attempt to save their lives.

Themes

Shelter under siege, State violence, Refugee protection, Militia brutality, Survival under crisis, International inaction

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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A World Without Thieves

486. A World Without Thieves

Action Drama Buddy Action Relationship Drama
7.2

20041h 53min

China, Hong Kong SAR China

Director: Feng Xiaogang

A con-team couple head west after taking a city businessman for his BMW. But an encounter with a naive young carpenter traveling home with his life savings challenges their fate as thieves.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Deception and allegiance, Greed vs protection, Risk and reward dichotomy, Protecting innocence, Order under pressure

Available on

Shout! Factory TV
Plex
Plex Channel
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Look at Me

487. Look at Me

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Awkward Comedy
6.8

20041h 50min

France, Italy

Director: Agnès Jaoui

Talented 20-year-old Lolita dreams of a singing career. But her self-esteem is low due to her weight problem and her narcissistic father, Étienne, a literary star with scant interest in his daughter's life. Lolita finds little comfort in the attentions of her vocal coach, suspecting the woman is using her to meet her influential father. Étienne's second wife proves to be Lolita's only trustworthy ally in her private battle to find a sense of worth.

Themes

Author arrogance, Overweight woman self-esteem, Woman director visibility, Falling in love dynamics, Complex relationship dynamics

Available on

Netflix
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Polar Express

488. The Polar Express

Animation Adventure Family Fantasy Family Animation
6.6

20041h 40min

United States

Director: Robert Zemeckis

When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

Themes

Faith via wonder, Holiday via ceremony, Train via journey, Christmas via ritual, Bell via belief, Ticket via doubt

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Mulan II

489. Mulan II

Animation Comedy Family Action Family Animation
5.7

20041h 19min

United States

Director: Darrell Rooney

Fa Mulan gets the surprise of her young life when her love, Captain Li Shang asks for her hand in marriage. Before the two can have their happily ever after, the Emperor assigns them a secret mission, to escort three princesses to Chang'an, China. Mushu is determined to drive a wedge between the couple after he learns that he will lose his guardian job if Mulan marries into the Li family.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Loyalty under threat, Arranged marriage pressure, Duty versus heart, Family obligation autonomy, Alliances through guardianship

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Shall We Dance?

490. Shall We Dance?

Drama Romance Comedy Feel-Good Romance Awkward Comedy
6.2

20041h 46min

United States

Director: Peter Chelsom

A bored estate lawyer spots a beautiful woman in the window of a ballroom dance studio. He secretly starts taking dancing lessons to be near her, and then over time discovers how much he loves dancing. His wife, meanwhile, has hired a private detective to find out why he has started coming home late smelling of perfume.

Themes

Dissatisfaction and longing, Jealousy and secrecy, Discipline and passion, Pursuit of art vs home life, Privacy concerns, Romantic attraction vs commitment

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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