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Isi & Ossi

171. Isi & Ossi

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.4

20201h 53min

Germany

Director: Oliver Kienle

Issi, the daughter of a millionaire, and Ossi, a broke guy raised by a single mom, strike a deal: a fake relationship to annoy her parents and help him make some money. But things get complicated when real feelings start to grow between them.

Themes

Class mobility tension, Deception in romance, Billionaire's daughter pressure, Boxer ambition vs wealth, Family expectations control, Romance as negotiation

Available on

Netflix
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Buffaloed

172. Buffaloed

Comedy Drama Dark Comedy Professional Drama
6.2

20201h 35min

United States

Director: Tanya Wexler

Set in the underworld of debt-collecting, homegrown hustler Peg Dahl will do anything to escape Buffalo, NY.

Themes

Class inequality, Economic precarity, Debt culture, Deception in debt market, Entrepreneurial hustle, Power and risk in urban enterprise

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Emma.

173. Emma.

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
6.7

20202h 5min

United Kingdom

Director: Autumn de Wilde

In 1800s England, a well-meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends.

Themes

Matchmaking pressure (matchmaking), Romantic misreading, Social propriety, Gossip and reputation, Status norms, Romance vs friendship (19th century)

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To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You

174. To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy
6.1

20201h 42min

United States

Director: Michael Fimognari

Lara Jean and Peter have just taken their romance from pretend to officially real when another recipient of one of her love letters enters the picture.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Romantic insecurity, Love triangle, Communication and deception, Self-worth comparisons, Competing affections

Available on

Netflix
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The Heist of the Century

175. The Heist of the Century

Comedy Thriller Crime Dark Comedy Heist
7.1

20201h 54min

Argentina, United States

Director: Ariel Winograd

In 2006, a group of thieves performed what is considered one of the most famous and smart bank heists in the history of Argentina. How they robbed the Rio bank is as surprising as what happened afterwards. This is their story.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Risk management under constraints, Collective action under danger, Cash haul as operation metric, Notoriety of crime, Public attention and scrutiny

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Bad Boys for Life

176. Bad Boys for Life

Thriller Action Crime Buddy Action Organized Crime
6.5

20202h 4min

United States

Director: Adil El Arbi

Marcus and Mike are forced to confront new threats, career changes, and midlife crises as they join the newly created elite team AMMO of the Miami police department to take down the ruthless Armando Armas, the vicious leader of a Miami drug cartel.

Themes

Detective duty vs retirement, Drug cartel pressure, Prison escape consequences, Buddy cop dynamics, Police chase intensity, Sequel legacy

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Amazon Video
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The Gentlemen

177. The Gentlemen

Comedy Crime Organized Crime Dark Comedy
7.8

20201h 53min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Guy Ritchie

American expat Mickey Pearson has built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him.

Themes

Deception as strategy, Betrayal amid schemes, Illicit empire under pressure, Class tension under scrutiny, Bribery and blackmail leverage

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7500

178. 7500

Thriller Drama Political Thriller Relationship Drama
6.3

20191h 34min

Austria, Germany

Director: Patrick Vollrath

When terrorists try to seize control of a Berlin-Paris flight, a soft-spoken young American co-pilot struggles to save the lives of the passengers and crew while forging a surprising connection with one of the hijackers.

Themes

Power and restraint, Human connection under crisis, Extremist violence under pressure, Crisis negotiation dynamics, Moral ambiguity in crisis, Survival under time pressure

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Spies in Disguise

179. Spies in Disguise

Animation Action Adventure Comedy Family
6.8

20191h 42min

United States

Director: Nick Bruno

Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is… not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Trust under threat, Institutional accountability, Risky innovation, Peaceful tech advocacy, Dueling loyalties

Available on

Disney Plus
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Knives Out

180. Knives Out

Comedy Crime Mystery Satire Detective Mystery Crime
7.9

20192h 11min

United States

Director: Rian Johnson

When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

Themes

Family pressure, Dependency leverage, Privilege manipulation, Inheritance obligation, Reputation leverage, Household authority

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Amazon Prime Video
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