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Movies with whimsical vibe

331. Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius

Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius
Family Comedy Adventure Animation Science Fiction
6.1
20011h 22minUnited States
Director: John A. Davis

Overview

Jimmy Neutron is a boy genius and way ahead of his friends, but when it comes to being cool, he's a little behind. All until one day when his parents, and parents all over Earth are kidnapped by aliens, it's up to him to lead all the children of the world to rescue their parents.

Themes

Youthful ingenuity under pressure, Leadership and responsibility, Parental abduction as motivator, Intelligence versus authority, Teamwork across peers, Resilience through adversity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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332. The Luck of the Irish

The Luck of the Irish
Family TV Movie Comedy Adventure Family TV Movie
6.1
20011h 26minUnited States
Director: Paul Hoen

Overview

A teenager must battle for a gold charm to keep his family from being controlled by an evil leprechaun.

Themes

Family secrets, Coming of age, Heritage identity, Rivalry and competition, Luck versus effort

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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333. Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge

Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge
Adventure Family Fantasy TV Movie Holiday Family
6.3
20011h 21minUnited States
Director: Mary Lambert

Overview

The Cromwell clan lives in the real world, except for their grandmother who lives in Halloweentown, a place where monsters go to escape reality. But now the son of the Cromwells' old enemy Kalabar has a plan to use the grandmother's book to turn Halloweentown into a grey dreary version of the real world while transforming the denizens of the real world into monsters.

Themes

Revenge and consequences, Appearance versus reality, Resilience under threat, Two world coexistence, Magic transformation, Familial cooperation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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334. Barbie in the Nutcracker

Barbie in the Nutcracker
Animation Family Animated Fantasy Adventure
6.3
20011h 17minCanada, United States
Director: Owen Hurley

Overview

The Mouse King casts an evil spell over Clara that causes her to shrink. Clara and the Nutcracker set out on an adventurous journey to find Sugarplum Princess, who has the power to undo the spell.

Themes

Transformation and identity, Teamwork under pressure, Power struggles and legitimacy, Duty vs responsibility, Perseverance through trials, Loyalty and alliance

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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335. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Comedy Adventure Parody
6.8
20011h 44minUnited States
Director: Kevin Smith

Overview

When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that leaves them out of any royalties, the pair travels to Tinseltown to sabotage the production.

Themes

Image versus reality, Royalty rights dispute, Collective action against perceived injustices, Deception and front groups, Film industry exploitation, Satire of fame and studios

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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336. Ghost World

Ghost World
Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Dark Comedy
7.3
20011h 51minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Terry Zwigoff

Overview

Two quirky, cynical teenaged girls try to figure out what to do with their lives after high school graduation. After they play a prank on an eccentric, middle aged record collector, one of them befriends him, which causes a rift in the girls’ friendship.

Themes

Friendships among outcasts, Post high school aimlessness, Social exclusion and envy, Art as social commentary, Longing for belonging, Manipulation and consequences, Authenticity vs performance

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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337. Evolution

Evolution
Comedy Science Fiction Action Parody Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
6.1
20011h 42minUnited States
Director: Ivan Reitman

Overview

A comedy that follows the chaos that ensues when a meteor hits the Earth carrying alien life forms that give new meaning to the term "survival of the fittest." David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott, and Julianne Moore are the only people standing between the aliens and world domination... which could be bad news for the Earth.

Themes

Ethical boundaries in science, Scientists vs military, Rapid evolution under heat, Containment vs escalation, Public safety and governance, Unintended ecological impact

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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338. Mulholland Drive

Mulholland Drive
Thriller Drama Mystery Mindfuck Thriller Psychological Drama
7.9
20012h 27minFrance, United States
Director: David Lynch

Overview

Imagine a world where the city of dreams hides a labyrinth of forgotten identities and sinister secrets. A hopeful actress teams up with an amnesiac to unravel a mystery that spirals into Hollywood's darkest alleys. Can they unlock the truth before the shadows consume them?

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Amnesia memory distortion, Identity fragmentation, Surreal perception, Industry coercion, Deception and illusion

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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339. Shrek

Shrek
Animation Comedy Fantasy Adventure Family
7.9
20011h 30minUnited States
Director: Andrew Adamson

Overview

It ain't easy bein' green -- especially if you're a likable (albeit smelly) ogre named Shrek. On a mission to retrieve a gorgeous princess from the clutches of a fire-breathing dragon, Shrek teams up with an unlikely compatriot -- a wisecracking donkey.

Themes

Loyalty through alliance, Power through marriage, Exile and relocation, Appearance versus judgment, Trust overcoming fear, Love as catalyst

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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340. Amélie

Amélie
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
8.3
20012h 2minFrance, Germany
Director: Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Overview

At a tiny Parisian café, the adorable yet painfully shy Amélie accidentally discovers a gift for helping others. Soon Amelie is spending her days as a matchmaker, guardian angel, and all-around do-gooder. But when she bumps into a handsome stranger, will she find the courage to become the star of her very own love story?

Themes

Small acts of joy, Acts of kindness, Urban interconnectedness, Loneliness and connection, Imagination as solace, Chance encounters, Self discovery through others

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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