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Movies with whimsical vibe

191. About Time

About Time
Drama Romance Fantasy Bittersweet Romance Time-Rule Fantasy
7.8
20132h 3minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Richard Curtis

Overview

A young man can rewrite any moment of his own life to win love and fix every regret. But each jump steals something unseen from the people he loves most. When he realizes one more trip could save a future—or erase a precious past forever—he has to choose which life to lose.

Themes

Parent child relationship, Family secrets, Second chances, Time travel limits, Soulmate connection, Appreciation of life

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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192. Austenland

Austenland
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
6.3
20131h 37minUnited States
Director: Jerusha Hess

Overview

Obsessed with the BBC production of "Pride and Prejudice", a woman travels to a Jane Austen theme park in search for her perfect gentleman.

Themes

Class inequality, Appearance vs reality, Social performance, Romance as currency, Authenticity under pressure, Deception and desire

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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193. Justin and the Knights of Valour

Justin and the Knights of Valour
Animation Adventure Family Animation Coming-of-Age Adventure
6.0
20131h 30minSpain, United Kingdom
Director: Manuel Sicilia

Overview

A heart-warming tale about friendship, honor & courage, which sees a young boy become a man as he embarks on a quest to become a knight.

Themes

Knighthood vs law, Deception and imposture, Honor under pressure, Loyalty and betrayal, Restoring social order, Mentorship under threat

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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194. Planes

Planes
Animation Family Adventure Comedy Family Animation
5.7
20131h 31minUnited States
Director: Klay Hall

Overview

Dusty is a cropdusting plane who dreams of competing in a famous aerial race. The problem? He is hopelessly afraid of heights. With the support of his mentor Skipper and a host of new friends, Dusty sets off to make his dreams come true.

Themes

Mentorship and growth, Deception in alliances, Sportsmanship under pressure, Rival competition dynamics, Collective support and resourcefulness

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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195. We're the Millers

We're the Millers
Comedy Crime Awkward Comedy Narcotics Crime
7.0
20131h 50minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber

Overview

A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the U.S. from Mexico.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Fake family dynamics, Drug dealer obligations, Witness protection realities, Rv based operation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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196. Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
Adventure Family Fantasy Treasure Hunt Mythological Fantasy
5.7
20131h 46minUnited States
Director: Thor Freudenthal

Overview

In their quest to confront the ultimate evil, Percy and his friends battle swarms of mythical creatures to find the mythical Golden Fleece and to stop an ancient evil from rising.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Family bonds and belonging, Quest and self-discovery, Half-blood identity tension, Adventure through danger, Prophecy shaped destiny

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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197. The Smurfs 2

The Smurfs 2
Fantasy Family Comedy Animation Parent-Child Family
5.3
20131h 45minUnited States, Canada
Director: Raja Gosnell

Overview

The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world¹s greatest sorcerer. It's up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy, and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her! Will Smurfette, who has always felt different from the other Smurfs, find a new connection with the Naughties Vexy and Hackus or will the Smurfs convince her that their love for her is True Blue?

Themes

Adventure under pressure, Child friendly humor, Family comedy, Fantasy magic, Interdimensional travel, Teamwork and resilience

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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198. Khumba

Khumba
Animation Adventure Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
5.6
20131h 25minSouth Africa
Director: Anthony Silverston

Overview

A half-striped zebra is blamed for the drought and leaves his herd in search of his missing stripes. He is joined on his quest by an overprotective wildebeest and a flamboyant ostrich; they defeat the tyrannical leopard and save his herd.

Themes

Unlikely alliances, Collective resilience, Leadership and responsibility, Ostracism and belonging, Diversity as strength, Self-discovery through journey

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
The Roku Channel
Fandango at Home Free
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199. Pawn Shop Chronicles

Pawn Shop Chronicles
Action Comedy Satire
5.9
20131h 47minUnited States
Director: Wayne Kramer

Overview

The stories of a missing wife, a couple of meth heads and an Elvis impersonator are connected by the items found in a small town's pawn shop.

Themes

Economic desperation, Appearance versus reality, Pawn shop economy, Marginalized lives collide, Humor amid crime, Objects as connectors

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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200. Turbo

Turbo
Animation Family Family Animation Animal Companion Family
6.4
20131h 36minUnited States
Director: David Soren

Overview

The tale of an ordinary garden snail who dreams of winning the Indy 500.

Themes

Risk and resilience, Speed as identity, Underdog ambition, Competition and deception, Spectacle-driven commerce, Community versus ambition

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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