Problem solving movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant problem solving movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, entertaining, educational, feel good, light and humorous films and TV shows about / with problem solving, friendship, teamwork, children, friends, community, heroes, investigation, technology and friend plots mostly in Family, Animation and Comedy genres shot in USA, Canada, UK and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as problem solving: Scorpion (2014), MacGyver (2016), The Factory (2018), Mars (2016), MacGyver (1985), Eureka (2006), From Straight A's to XXX (2017), What's New, Scooby-Doo? (2002), Timecrimes (2007), Rusty Rivets (2016).
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List of problem solving movies
63K
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 43 min.
TV show
Story:
Based on a true story, Scorpion is a high-octane drama about eccentric genius Walter O’Brien and his team of brilliant misfits who comprise the last line of defense against complex, high-tech threats of the modern age. As Homeland Security’s new ...
Style:
intellectual, captivating, realistic, serious, suspenseful ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
genius, computer genius, prodigy, hacker, problem solving, science, boy genius, computers and web, national security, friendship, computer hacker, save the world ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
usa
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25K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 43 min.
TV show
Story:
20-something Angus MacGyver creates a clandestine organization where he uses his knack for solving problems in unconventional ways to help prevent disasters from happening.
Style:
exciting, tense, disturbing, captivating, cliffhanger ...
Audience:
boys' night, teens
Plot:
secret government organization, problem solving, agent, danger, investigation, heroes, technology, coworker relationship, around the world, fight scenes, mentor protege relationship, chase ...
Time:
future, 2010s
Place:
usa
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Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Russia, France, Armenia
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
When a factory is bound to close, a group of workers decides to take action against the owner.
Style:
disturbing, suspense, captivating, art house, psychological
Plot:
problem solving, hostage, social injustice, social problems, class conflict, uncover truth, conflict, injustice, eccentricity, acquittal, capitalism, workplace problem ...
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16K
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The maiden crew of the Daedalus spacecraft must push itself to the brink of human capability in order to successfully establish the first sustainable colony on Mars. Set both in the future and in the present day, this series blends scripted elements ...
Style:
exciting, serious, clever, captivating, semi documentary ...
Plot:
mars, space colony, problem solving, space, friendship, catastrophe, journey, space exploration, adaptation, storytelling, twists and turns, life philosophy ...
Time:
near future, year 2016, future, 21st century
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45K
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 48 min.
TV show
Story:
MacGyver is an American action-adventure television series created by Lee David Zlotoff. Henry Winkler and John Rich were the executive producers. The show ran for seven seasons on ABC in the United States and various other networks abroad from 1985 ...
Style:
realistic, serious, exciting, suspenseful, stylized ...
Audience:
boys' night, teens
Plot:
secret agent, problem solving, terrorist, crime fighter, one man army, gadget, race against time, danger, chases and races, justice, undercover, organized crime ...
Time:
20th century, 80s, 90s
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62K
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The sleep Pacific Northwest town of Eureka is hiding a mysterious secret. The government has been relocating the world's geniuses and their families to this rustic town for years where innovation and chaos have lived hand in hand. U.S. Marshal ...
Style:
futuristic, clever, light, humorous, detective ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
save the day, scientist, secret place, science, friendship, hi-tech, experiment, technology, experimenting, danger, small town, sheriff ...
Time:
future, 2000s, 2010s, 21st century
Place:
usa
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Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 87 min.
Story:
When a change of circumstances leaves Miriam unable to pay her college tuition, she makes a surprising decision: to start performing in adult films, using the pseudonym Belle Knox. Miriam lies to her family and her friends at school, keeping her ...
Style:
erotic, captivating, pornographic
Audience:
teen drama, adult
Plot:
sex work, sexually liberated, sexual freedom, porn industry, porn star, nymphomaniac, adult filmmaking, porn actress, alternative lifestyle, sex for money, adult film industry, porn ...
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Mystery
Country: USA, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Thailand
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Scooby-Doo and the Mystery, Inc. gang are launched into the 21st century, with new mysteries to solve.
Style:
semi serious, humorous, feel good, detective, retro ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, pre-teens
Plot:
scooby doo, ghost, friendship, friends, amateur detective, heroes, problem solving, escapades, disorder, mischievous children, supernatural, pets ...
Time:
2000s, 21st century
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Genre: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: Spain
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
A man accidentally gets into a time machine and travels back in time nearly an hour. Finding himself will be the first of a series of disasters of unforeseeable consequences.
Style:
suspense, twist ending, cerebral, enigmatic, confusing ...
Audience:
date night, adult
Plot:
time travel, time loop, twists and turns, time machine, plot twist, threat, mysterious character, problem solving, trippy, time, surrealism, disorder ...
Time:
future, 21st century
Place:
basque country, iberian peninsula, europe, spain
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: Canada
Duration: 22 min.
TV show
Story:
A boy and his best friend, a robotic dinosaur, use machine parts to create gadgets.
Style:
light, feel good, captivating, entertaining, educational ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, preschool
Plot:
robot, problem solving, friendship, rescue, teamwork, robotics, inventor, children, invention, curiosity, creativity, engineering ...
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Country: Russia
Duration: 6 min.
TV show
Story:
"The Fixies" follows the comical misadventures of Tom Thomas and his secret friendship with Simka and Nolik, the children of the Fixie family that lives in his apartment. There's just no end to the troubles Tom Thomas and his Fixie ...
Style:
tense, entertaining, colorful, fast paced, exciting ...
Audience:
kids, family outing
Plot:
friendship, children, renovation, problem solving, teamwork, mentor, training, coping, home schooling, kids and family, education, friends ...
Time:
2010s
Is relevant?
Genre: Animation, Family
Country: UK
TV show
Story:
Engie Benjy is a pre-school children's television show, broadcast on ITV's children's strand, CITV. Engie Benjy is a blue haired boy, a mechanic who helps fix problems with his friends' vehicles. His dog is Jollop. Other ...
Style:
educational, light hearted, feel good, entertaining, satirical ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, preschool
Plot:
problem solving, friendship, teamwork, kindergarten, problem, friends, job, worker, auto mechanic, mechanic, satire, stop motion ...
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Family
Country: Canada
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Members of the Sparks' Crew -- Lucita Sky, AJ Gadgets, Sara Snap and Benny Bubbles -- work with their teacher, Mr. Sparks, to help people and solve problems.
Style:
educational, light, captivating, thought provoking, entertaining ...
Audience:
family friendly, preschool
Plot:
superhero, problem solving, young heroes, teamwork, science and technology, superheroine, investigation, curiosity, children, safe, heroes, decision ...
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Genre: Animation, Family, Horror
Country: UK
TV show
Story:
Numberjacks is a children's British television series that originally aired in the UK between 2006 and 2009. Re-runs of the episodes are shown regularly on CBeebies and occasionally on BBC2. It is produced by Open Mind Productions for the BBC ...
Style:
thought provoking, captivating, satirical, entertaining, humorous ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, pre-teens, family outing, preschool
Plot:
mathematics, problem solving, superhero, children, home schooling, lesson, training, heroes, education, satire, teamwork, british ...
Place:
london
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274
Genre: Comedy, Family, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
Meet Cody and the Helpsters, a team of vibrant monsters who love to solve problems. Whether it's planning a party, climbing a mountain, or mastering a magic trick, the Helpsters can figure anything out — because everything starts with a plan.
Style:
humorous, educational, funny, entertaining, light ...
Audience:
family friendly, family outing, kids, preschool
Plot:
problem solving, teamwork, puppetry, planning, assistant, save the day, celebration, magic trick, monster, friendship, help, music ...
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Family, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Country: Canada
Duration: 67 min.
Story:
Odd squad maybe shutting down due to a new team in town the Weird Team. All the previous agents come back and fight with all the new.
Style:
captivating, exciting, semi serious, satirical, feel good ...
Audience:
family friendly, kids, family outing
Plot:
problem solving, teamwork, satire, fight, children, rivalry, save the day, magic, teenager, supernatural power, investigation, friendship ...
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 23 min.
TV show
Story:
Abby Hatcher is part girl, part superhero; living in a world full of fuzzlies. When a fuzzly friend needs help, Abby takes action – going on a mission to make things right.
Style:
feel good, semi serious, funny, light, captivating ...
Audience:
kids, family outing, preschool
Plot:
hotel, problem solving, friendship, teamwork, children, girl, escapades, friends, little girl, animal human communication, human animal relationship, empathy ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
canada
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: UK, USA
TV show
Story:
STEM children's series focusing on construction and how mechanical things work.
Style:
humorous, entertaining, feel good, captivating, colorful ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, family outing, preschool
Plot:
teamwork, problem solving, anthropomorphic animal, friendship, safe, children, renovation, engineer, animal that acts human, escapades, assistant, community ...
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Genre: Animation, Short, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 39 min.
Story:
Quiet, kindhearted introvert Marcie has lots of brilliant ideas to help her friends achieve goals and solve problems. But when the world takes notice and the spotlight lands on her, sharing those ideas becomes a challenge.
Style:
entertaining, satirical, captivating, semi serious, light hearted ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
friendship, introvert, problem solving, children, kindness, heartwarming, decision, friends, satire, social satire, friend, peanuts ...
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Genre: Family
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 49 min.
Story:
Thomas and Percy have a special Special as they try and try again to bring balloons to Mr. Bubbles' Big Balloon Show. At the Children's Steam Fair, Emily learns there are great rewards - and laughs - in helping others, Kevin tries his hook ...
Style:
lighthearted, entertaining, funny, captivating, light ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, preschool
Plot:
balloon, friendship, problem solving, thomas the tank engine, anthropomorphic train, railway, teamwork, safe, train, toy train, train travel, friend ...
Time:
2010s
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Genre: Animation, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 150 min.
Story:
Known on the Island of Sodor for his fine scarlet coat and occasional high-falutin' attitude, James has been a fan favorite from the very beginning. Children love his big grin and jovial way - - - adults connect with his kind heart and warm ...
Style:
lighthearted, feel good, captivating, funny, entertaining ...
Audience:
family friendly, kids, preschool
Plot:
friendship, problem solving, thomas the tank engine, train, railway, children, friend, train travel, toy train, group of friends, friends, anthropomorphic train ...
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Genre: Animation, Family
Country: Sweden
Duration: 11 min.
TV show
Story:
Heroes of the City is a television series for pre-schoolers with stories that convey the message of helping, sharing and caring. Paulie Police Car and Fiona Fire Engine help the townspeople find thieves, put out fires, and solve mysteries. In the ...
Style:
3d animation, entertaining, captivating, light, educational ...
Audience:
kids, pre-teens, preschool
Plot:
help, heroes, problem solving, friendship, small town, anthropomorphic vehicle, children, coping, small town life, training, social relations, friends ...
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical, Mystery
Country: Canada, USA, Ireland
Duration: 22 min.
TV show
Story:
Follow Blue as she invites viewers to join her and Josh on a clue-led adventure and solve a puzzle in each episode. With each signature paw print, Blue identifies clues in her animated world that propel the story and inspire the audience to interact ...
Style:
educational, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, feel good ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, family outing, toddlers, preschool
Plot:
puzzle, problem solving, clue, children, decision, riddles and clues, anthropomorphic animal, cartoon dog, teamwork, imagination, friendship, neighborhood ...
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Genre: Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Imagination Movers is a Live-action Pre-school television series that premiered on September 6, 2008 on Disney Channel. The program was originally part of the Playhouse Disney daily block intended for preschoolers. On February 14, 2011, it was moved ...
Style:
humorous, semi serious, entertaining, captivating, funny ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, family outing, preschool
Plot:
problem solving, friends, music, music band, children, imagination, coping, friendship, group of friends, slice of life, creativity, teamwork ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
new orleans
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Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror
Country: Germany
Duration: 92 min.
Story:
The discovery of a magic mirror allows Fred to realize his dream: his twin tidies up his room, eats without complaining and becomes first in class. But Fred did not keep his promise to keep this secret by revealing it to his friend, Émile.
Style:
humorous, light, funny, captivating, entertaining ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
magical mirror, problem solving, desire, lookalikes, children, wish come true, escapades, friends, clone, wish fulfillment, magic, problem ...
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Genre: Family
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 50 min.
Story:
Thomas lights up the tracks in a magical Christmas collection! Watch as your favourite engines prepare for a festive celebration. Charlie discovers how much fun snow can be whilst Percy gets covered in so much snow that Thomas cannot find him! Salty ...
Style:
captivating, light, funny, entertaining, colorful ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, preschool
Plot:
christmas, thomas the tank engine, holiday, friendship, party, problem solving, children, snow, train, winter, christmas present, christmas spirit ...
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Genre: Animation, Family
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 50 min.
Story:
Thomas is bubbling with excitement as he delivers special cargo to the picnic extravaganza! His friend Percy joins in on the fun for a game of Hide and Seek and Emily goes full steam ahead to cheer on the Sodor soccer team! Join Thomas and your ...
Style:
captivating, entertaining, funny, light, colorful ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, toddlers, preschool
Plot:
friendship, problem solving, thomas the tank engine, train, children, teamwork, group of friends, anthropomorphic train, friend, train travel, delivery, toy train ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
fictional island
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Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA, South Korea, China
Duration: 15 min.
TV show
Story:
An action-packed preschool series about an adorable jet plane named Jett who travels the world
delivering packages to children. On every delivery, Jett encounters a new problem that the he and his friends the Super Wings must work together to ...
Style:
captivating, mecha, 3d animation, feel good, entertaining ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly, preschool
Plot:
robot, anthropomorphic vehicle, children, transformation, technology, jet plane, anthropomorphism, airport, airplane, help, aviation, travel ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
TV show
Story:
When the owner of the fictional NASCAR Bobby Spencer Racing team steps down and passes the team off to his daughter Catherine, the crew chief has to protect himself and his crew from her attempts to modernize.
Style:
humorous, light, entertaining, captivating, feel good ...
Plot:
nascar, problem solving, team, workplace, co worker co worker relationship, workplace situations, coworker, employer employee relationship, teamwork, job, worker, auto mechanic ...
Time:
2020s, 21st century
Is relevant?
717
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Stanley is an animated television series that was aired on Disney Junior, based on the series of children's books written by "Griff", also known as Andrew Griffin. It was produced by Cartoon Pizza, and was developed for television by ...
Style:
feel good, humorous, semi serious, educational, entertaining ...
Audience:
kids, family outing
Plot:
goldfish, young heroes, best friend, pets, animal life, problem solving, family relations, child, family life, lifestyle, child protagonist, parents and children ...
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