THEME EXPLORATION

friendship and loyalty

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3
2010 · Lee Unkrich
A Better Tomorrow II
A Better Tomorrow II
1987 · John Woo
Monkey Business
Monkey Business
2026 · Daniel Guzmán
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web
2006 · Gary Winick
A Foggy Tale
A Foggy Tale
2026 · Chen Yu-hsun
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
2020 · Tim Hill
Blues Harp
Blues Harp
1998 · Takashi Miike
Gangstas
Gangstas
2025 · Adil El Arbi & Bilall Fallah
Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama
Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama
2005 · Steve Loter
Flowers of Shanghai
Flowers of Shanghai
1998 · Hou Hsiao-hsien
Let the Right One In
Let the Right One In
2008 · Tomas Alfredson
L'Atalante
L'Atalante
1934 · Jean Vigo
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Josh Cooley USA

Crafts emotionally resonant animated narratives exploring character growth through intimate relationships.

 Paul Feig USA

Celebrates flawed women through character-driven comedy and ensemble dynamics.

 Rodney Rothman USA

High-octane comedy infused with visual innovation and meta-textual humor.