Movies
The theme of this 2022 superhero movie is love and forgiveness will always be stronger than vengeance and hate
The Batman (2022)
The theme of this 2005 YA adventure novel is people should accept their identity, even if it's difficult
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
The theme of this 2023 HBO series is to find family and trust in those around us, even in a broken world
The Last of Us (2023)
The theme in this 2019 RPG is that war and poverty can impact ordinary people in extraordinary ways
Disco Elysium
The theme of this 2023 pop song is love yourself and learn to do things on your own
Flowers - Miley Cyrus
The theme of this 2007 Disney movie is that even the smallest of characters can achieve big dreams
Rataouille
The theme of this 2008 YA novel is people need to stand up for what's right, even if it's a difficult decision
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The theme of this 2020 Netflix television show is class structures can sow discord
Outer Banks
The theme of this 2022 action-adventure game is that it's important to defy traditions that would seek to keep people down
God of War: Ragnarök
The theme of this 1978 country song is people should learn when to let go of things and when to hold on
The Gambler by Kenny Rogers
The theme of this 2000 holiday movie is love can soften even the cruelest of people
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
The theme of this 1954 adventure novel is even the littlest people can make a big difference
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkein
The theme of this 2008 AMC drama is that pride can bring down even the smartest people
Breaking Bad
The theme of this 2011 puzzle-based sequel is that people can't trust the façades presented as facts
Portal 2
The theme of this 1979 classic rock song is never let anyone hold you back from chasing after what you want
Don't Stop Me Now by Queen
The theme of this 2018 superhero movie is people are stronger together than they are alone
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
The theme of this 1818 gothic novel is people are responsible for the things they create
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
The theme of this 2016 sci-fi Netflix show is that you should put your faith in family and friends over those in positions of authority
Stranger Things
The theme of this 2007 action-horror game is that people need to make their own decisions instead of just following orders
BioShock
The theme of this 1971 folk-rock song is about the tragedy and triumph of 1960s America
American Pie by Don McLean
The theme of this 2023 comedy is that people shouldn't let society dictate the roles they have in life
Barbie
The theme of this 2017 YA suspense novel is that lies and gossip can impact those around us
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus
The theme of this 2000 WB drama is that parents can pass on generational trauma, even if they still love their children
Gilmore Girls
The theme of this 1999 horror video game is that maybe humans were the true monsters all along
Silent Hill (1999)
The theme of this 2008 alt-pop song is that life is temporary and things can be lost in an instant
Viva La Vida by Coldplay