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Steve Jobs

191. Steve Jobs

Drama History Historical Drama Biographical History
7.2

20152h 2min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Danny Boyle

Set backstage at three iconic product launches and ending in 1998 with the unveiling of the iMac, Steve Jobs takes us behind the scenes of the digital revolution to paint an intimate portrait of the brilliant man at its epicenter.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Family versus career, Paternity dispute, Innovation under siege, Credit and recognition, Corporate politics and turnover

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Pan

192. Pan

Fantasy Adventure Family Action Epic Fantasy
5.7

20151h 51min

India, United Kingdom

Director: Joe Wright

Living a bleak existence at a London orphanage, 12-year-old Peter finds himself whisked away to the fantastical world of Neverland. Adventure awaits as he meets new friend James Hook and the warrior Tiger Lily. They must band together to save Neverland from the ruthless pirate Blackbeard. Along the way, the rebellious and mischievous boy discovers his true destiny, becoming the hero forever known as Peter Pan.

Themes

Destiny vs flying choice, Magic and aging control, Loyalty amid pirate betrayal, Mermaid alliance tension, Orphanage pirate hardship, Pirate power dynamics, Fairy tale prophecy

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Beasts of No Nation

193. Beasts of No Nation

Drama War Coming-of-Age Drama Modern Conflicts
7.7

20152h 17min

Brazil, United States

Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga

Based on the experiences of Agu, a child fighting in the civil war of a West African country. Follows Agu's journey as he's forced to join a group of soldiers. While he fears his commander and many of the men around him, his fledgling childhood has been brutally shattered by the war raging through his country, and he is at first torn between conflicting revulsion and fascination.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Childhood under siege, Survival through violence, Dehumanization in war, Militia recruitment and coercion, Trauma and withdrawal

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Legend

194. Legend

Crime Thriller Organized Crime Modern Noir Thriller
6.9

20152h 12min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Brian Helgeland

Suave, charming and volatile, Reggie Kray and his unstable twin brother Ronnie start to leave their mark on the London underworld in the 1960s. Using violence to get what they want, the siblings orchestrate robberies and murders while running nightclubs and protection rackets. With police Detective Leonard "Nipper" Read hot on their heels, the brothers continue their rapid rise to power and achieve tabloid notoriety.

Themes

External alliances and profits, Paranoia and violence, Legal risk and exposure, Marital strain under crime, Power dynamics in the criminal underworld, Betrayal through testimony

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Walt Before Mickey

195. Walt Before Mickey

Drama Historical Drama
5.9

20151h 47min

United States

Director: Khoa Le

Based on the book "Walt Before Mickey" covers the early years of Walt Disney's career. The legendary Walt Disney had a tumultuous childhood, yet he was determined to overcome obstacles in his path, before the creation of his first iconic character: Mickey Mouse.

Themes

Creative collaboration under constraint, Ownership rights, Independence pursuit, Financing pressure, Early venture resilience, Entrepreneurial partnership

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Dope

196. Dope

Crime Drama Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama Narcotics Crime
7.2

20151h 43min

United States

Director: Rick Famuyiwa

Malcolm is carefully surviving life in a tough neighborhood in Los Angeles while juggling college applications, academic interviews, and the SAT. A chance invitation to an underground party leads him into an adventure that could allow him to go from being a geek, to being dope, to ultimately being himself.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Deception and exploitation, Urban survival under pressure, Academic ambition under duress, Wealth temptation, Peer influence and risk

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Mr. Holmes

197. Mr. Holmes

Drama Crime Family Mystery Historical Drama
6.8

20151h 44min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Bill Condon

In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.

Themes

Memory loss, Loneliness and isolation, Detective role, Based on novel, Memory vs narrative construction, Domestic duty and care

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The Overnight

198. The Overnight

Mystery Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1

20151h 19min

United States

Director: Patrick Brice

Alex, Emily, and their son, RJ, are new to Los Angeles. A chance meeting at the park introduces them to the mysterious Kurt, Charlotte, and Max. A family “playdate” becomes increasingly interesting as the night goes on.

Themes

Privacy vs exposure, Couple dynamics under pressure, Group interaction and boundaries, Sexual boundary exploration, Unexpected attraction and tension

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Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Wolfpack

199. The Wolfpack

Documentary Biographical Documentary
7.0

20151h 29min

United States

Director: Crystal Moselle

Locked away from society in an apartment on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Angulo brothers learn about the outside world through the films that they watch. Nicknamed ‘The Wolfpack’, the brothers spend their childhood reenacting their favorite films using elaborate home-made props and costumes. Their world is shaken up when one of the brothers escapes and everything changes.

Themes

Learning through cinema, Confinement and exploration, Parent-child control dynamics, Outside world curiosity, Media-based identity shaping, Cloistered family resilience

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Insidious: Chapter 3

200. Insidious: Chapter 3

Horror Thriller Supernatural Horror Kidnapping & Captivity Thriller
6.1

20151h 37min

Canada, United States

Director: Leigh Whannell

A twisted new tale of terror begins for a teenage girl and her family, and revealing more mysteries of the otherworldly realm, 'The Further'.

Themes

Grief and memory, Family resilience under threat, Deception by online investigators, Contact with the dead, Life-force exploitation, Boundaries between worlds

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