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Starred Up

241. Starred Up

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.3

20141h 46min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: David Mackenzie

19-year-old Eric, arrogant and ultra-violent, is prematurely transferred to the same adult prison facility as his estranged father. As his explosive temper quickly finds him enemies in both prison authorities and fellow inmates — and his already volatile relationship with his father is pushed past breaking point — Eric is approached by a volunteer psychotherapist, who runs an anger management group for prisoners. Torn between gang politics, prison corruption, and a glimmer of something better, Eric finds himself in a fight for his own life, unsure if his own father is there to protect him or join in punishing him.

Themes

Loyalty and manipulation, Violence and control, Father son authority clash, Anger management under pressure, Group therapy confrontation, Prison power dynamics

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Date and Switch

242. Date and Switch

Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.7

20141h 31min

United States

Director: Chris Nelson

Two guys who make a pact to lose their virginity before prom find their friendship tested when one of them comes out of the closet.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Deception and exposure, Coming-out pressure, Public judgment of sexuality, Identity vs friendship, Self-acceptance under pressure

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Flowers in the Attic

243. Flowers in the Attic

Drama Mystery Thriller TV Movie Family Drama
6.1

20141h 30min

Canada

Director: Deborah Chow

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

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Kanopy
Fandango At Home
Lifetime Movie Club
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Homefront

244. Homefront

Action Thriller One-Person Army Domestic Thriller
6.5

20131h 40min

United States

Director: Gary Fleder

Phil Broker is a former DEA agent who has gone through a crisis after his action against a biker gang went horribly wrong and it cost the life of his boss' son. He is recently widowed and is left with a 9-years-old daughter, Maddy. He decides to quit the turbulent and demanding life of thrill for Maddy's sake and retires to a small town. His daughter fights off a boy who was bullying her at school and this sets in motion a round of events that end in his direct confrontation with the local Meth drug lord. His past history with the biker gang also enters the arena, making matters more complex. But he has a mission in his mind to protect his daughter and he is ready to pay any cost that it demands.

Themes

Loyalty under danger, Parent-child protection, Crime-network retaliation, Intimidation and escalation, Outsider threat to community, Trust vs vigilance

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Amazon Video
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The Selfish Giant

245. The Selfish Giant

Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
7.3

20131h 31min

United Kingdom

Director: Clio Barnard

A hyperactive boy and his best friend, a slow-witted youth with an affinity for horses, start collecting scrap metal for a shady dealer.

Themes

Economic precarity, Friendship under pressure, Adhd and impulse, Illicit scrap economy, Horse affinity and loyalty, Short story origins

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A 10-year-old child prodigy cartographer secretly leaves his family's ranch in Montana where he lives with his cowboy father and scientist mother and travels across the country on board a freight train to receive an award at the Smithsonian Institute.

Themes

Pursuit of recognition, Deception under pressure, Family expectations, Journey and self discovery, Independence versus guardianship, Invention and curiosity

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Metalhead

247. Metalhead

Drama Music Coming-of-Age Drama Narrative Musical
7.0

20131h 37min

Iceland, Norway

Director: Ragnar Bragason

A young girl in 1990s Iceland is caught between the life that took her brother and her own inability to strike out on her own. In her grief, she finds solace in metal and dreams of making her own music.

Themes

Grief and creative drive, Family memory and resilience, Subculture stigma, Outsider identity in a small town, Obsession with music, Belonging and rejection

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Kanopy
History Vault
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After being kidnapped as a small child and raised by the five men who abducted him, a teenage boy is now forced to join their life in crime.

Themes

Revenge dynamics, Betrayal within crime groups, Loyalty to kin vs autonomy, Identity forged by upbringing, Police pursuit vs gang life, Power dynamics in criminal networks

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Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Battle of the Year

249. Battle of the Year

Music Drama Dance-Centered Music Film Sports Competition
5.0

20131h 50min

United States

Director: Benson Lee

A down-on-his-luck coach is hired to prepare a team of the best American dancers for an international tournament that attracts all the best crews from around the world, but the Americans haven't won in fifteen years.

Themes

Teamwork under pressure, Coaching mentorship and growth, Underdog status and resilience, Cross-cultural competition dynamics, Pursuit of excellence

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Thanks for Sharing

250. Thanks for Sharing

Comedy Drama Adult Comedy Relationship Drama
6.4

20131h 52min

United States

Director: Stuart Blumberg

A romantic comedy that brings together three disparate characters who are learning to face a challenging and often confusing world as they struggle together against a common demon—sex addiction.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Addiction and recovery, Relapse and consequences, Emotional accountability, Stigma and disclosure, Group dynamics

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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