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Movies with steady vibe

The Sea Beast

1. The Sea Beast

Animation Adventure Action Family Fantasy
7.0
20221h 55min

Overview

When a young girl stows away on the ship of a legendary sea monster hunter, they launch an epic journey into uncharted waters — and make history to boot.

Themes

Power and accountability, Coexistence with beasts, Propaganda by authority, Outsiders and kinship, Beliefs vs evidence, Challenge to tradition

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Rise

2. Rise

Drama Family Drama
7.0
20221h 53min

Overview

After emigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn, the family's vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.

Themes

Immigrant struggle and citizenship, Legal precarity and residency barriers, Family resilience under hardship, Sport as social ascent, Institutional bias and gatekeeping, Dreams vs logistical constraints

Available on

Disney Plus
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Cha Cha Real Smooth

3. Cha Cha Real Smooth

Comedy Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Romantic Comedy
7.3
20221h 48min

Overview

Fresh out of college and stuck at his New Jersey home without a clear path forward, 22-year-old Andrew begins working as a party starter for bar/bat mitzvahs—where he strikes up a unique friendship with a young mom and her teenage daughter.

Themes

Autism care pressures, Bar mitzvah dynamics through mentorship, Mother son relationship strain, Bullying tension and loyalty, Miscarriage aftermath and healing, Soul connection through proximity

Available on

Apple TV
Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Hustle

4. Hustle

Drama Comedy Sports Competition
7.3
20221h 57min

Overview

After discovering a once-in-a-lifetime player with a rocky past abroad, a down on his luck basketball scout takes it upon himself to bring the phenom to the States without his team's approval. Against the odds, they have one final shot to prove they have what it takes to make it in the NBA.

Themes

Family resilience under pressure, Identity and belonging, Opportunity versus risk, Rumor and deception, Entry barriers, Mentorship under corporate politics

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Along for the Ride

5. Along for the Ride

Romance Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Feel-Good Romance
6.2
20221h 46min

Overview

The summer before college, Auden meets the mysterious Eli, a fellow insomniac. While the seaside town of Colby sleeps, the two embark on nightly quests to help Auden experience the fun, carefree teen life she never knew she wanted.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Family dynamics, Romantic awakening, Summer self-discovery, Insomniac companionship, Peer friendship

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Alcarràs

6. Alcarràs

Drama Family Drama
7.0
20221h 55min

Overview

In a small village in Catalonia, the peach farmers of the Solé family spend every summer together picking fruit from their orchard. But when plans arise to install solar panels and cut down trees, the members of this tight-knit group suddenly face eviction – and the loss of far more than their home.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Eviction pressure, Land use conflict, Attachment to land, Rural economic precarity, Familial bonds under threat

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Fandango At Home
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Father Stu

7. Father Stu

Drama Family Drama
6.5
20222h 4min

Overview

The true-life story of boxer-turned-priest. When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long moves to Los Angeles to find money and fame. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen, a Sunday school teacher who seems immune to his bad-boy charm. Determined to win her over, the longtime agnostic starts going to church to impress her. However, a motorcycle accident leaves him wondering if he can use his second chance to help others, leading to the surprising realization that he's meant to be a Catholic priest.

Themes

Illness as catalyst, Vocational discernment, Family and mentors, Service over ambition, Doubt and faith, Calling vs secular lure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Navalny

8. Navalny

Documentary Biographical Documentary
7.7
20221h 38min

Overview

Follows the man who survived an assassination attempt by poisoning with a lethal nerve agent in August 2020. During his months-long recovery, he makes shocking discoveries about the attempt on his life and decides to return home.

Themes

Assassination attempt pressure, Russian secret police control, Chemical poisoning risk, Political opposition resilience, Russian politics influence, Poisoning exposure risk

Available on

HBO Max
HBO Max Amazon Channel
HBO Max  Amazon Channel
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Return to Space

9. Return to Space

Documentary Biographical Documentary
7.3
20222h 8min

Overview

The inspirational rise of SpaceX as well as Elon Musk's two-decade effort to resurrect America’s space travel ambitions.

Themes

Long term effort, National space ambition, Technological progression, Private space industry, Exploration drive, Ambitious ascent

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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After Yang

10. After Yang

Science Fiction Drama AI Sci-Fi Family Drama
6.6
20221h 36min

Overview

When his young daughter's beloved companion — an android named Yang — malfunctions, Jake searches for a way to repair him. In the process, Jake discovers the life that has been passing in front of him, reconnecting with his wife and daughter across a distance he didn't know was there.

Themes

Grief and memory, Adoption and belonging, Family resilience, Memory ownership and privacy, Human-technology boundary, Responsibility toward artificial life

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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