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Movies with frantic vibe

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

1. The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Coming-of-Age Adventure
6.6
20142h 21min

Overview

For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

Themes

Relationships under pressure, Power vs responsibility, Ethical boundaries of science, Loss and consequence, Obsession with power

Available on

Netflix
Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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Moms' Night Out

2. Moms' Night Out

Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.3
20141h 38min

Overview

Yearning for an evening without their kids, some friends plan a night out. But to do this, their husbands need to watch the kids. What can go wrong?

Themes

Shared parenting duties, Family role expectations, Group resilience under pressure, Stress of motherhood, Support networks under strain

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Flowers in the Attic

3. Flowers in the Attic

Drama Mystery Thriller TV Movie Family Drama
6.1
20141h 30min

Overview

After the sudden death of their father, four children face cruel treatment from their ruthless grandmother.

Themes

Abuse and control, Wealth vs dependence, Flight and escape, Loss and illness, Family confinement and authority, Parental deception

Available on

Kanopy
Fandango At Home
Lifetime Movie Club
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Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

4. Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa

Comedy Adult Comedy
6.5
20131h 32min

Overview

86-year-old Irving Zisman is on a journey across America with the most unlikely companion: his 8 year-old grandson, Billy.

Themes

Family dysfunction, Age versus youth, Caregiver irresponsibility, Humor through mischief, Boundaries of legality, Survival on the road

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Carrie

5. Carrie

Drama Horror Psychological Horror Coming-of-Age Drama
5.8
20131h 40min

Overview

An awkward, telekinetic teenage girl is the object of relentless bullying at school and an oppressively religious mother at home.

Themes

Power and retaliation, Otherness and difference, Crowd cruelty and humiliation, Oppressive religious control, Social isolation and bullying, Teenage rebellion under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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In a World...

6. In a World...

Comedy Satire
6.6
20131h 33min

Overview

An underachieving vocal coach is motivated by her father, the king of movie-trailer voice-overs, to pursue her aspirations of becoming a voice-over star. Amidst pride, sexism and family dysfunction, she sets out to change the voice of a generation.

Themes

Identity through performance, Family dysfunction and independence, Sexism in creative fields, Narration as self-expression, Parental pressure and ambition, Gender bias in industry

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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World War Z

7. World War Z

Action Horror Science Fiction Thriller Zombie Horror
7.0
20131h 56min

Overview

Life for former United Nations investigator Gerry Lane and his family seems content. Suddenly, the world is plagued by a mysterious infection turning whole human populations into rampaging mindless zombies. After barely escaping the chaos, Lane is persuaded to go on a mission to investigate this disease. What follows is a perilous trek around the world where Lane must brave horrific dangers and long odds to find answers before human civilization falls.

Themes

Public health urgency, Fragile international cooperation, Mass movement and sheltering, Fear and resilience under threat, Ethical containment tensions, Multi-perspective investigation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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This Is the End

8. This Is the End

Action Comedy Parody
6.6
20131h 46min

Overview

While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.

Themes

Trust under duress, Group dynamics under stress, Survival ethics, Apocalyptic anxiety, Self-sacrifice vs survival, Fear of the other

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Hangover Part III

9. The Hangover Part III

Comedy Dark Comedy
5.9
20131h 40min

Overview

This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.

Themes

Trust under duress, Deception and betrayal, Coercive power dynamics, Reckless decision making, Chaotic resilience of friendship, Group loyalty vs independence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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John Dies at the End

10. John Dies at the End

Horror Comedy Alien Horror Dark Comedy
6.3
20131h 39min

Overview

A new drug promises out-of-body experiences, but users are coming back changed forever, and an otherworldly invasion of Earth is underway.

Themes

Survival under surveillance, Drug-induced reality shifts, Dimension crossing consequences, Exorcism against eldritch tech, Hidden powers manipulation, Ontological instability

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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