Universal themes of 2015 were described in my previous post. There were also audience specific themes that attracted certain demographics.

The Longest Ride, from a Nicholas Sparks novel, is good for couples. It is about commitment costs, but for love the cost of commitment is worth it. A problem for some is that it may be preachy, but they probably won’t see the movie.

Strange Magic was about love conquers all—perhaps a good message for children, the target audience.

McFarland, USA may attract people who enjoy engaging stories about overcoming the odds.

Home and Far From Men are about showing mercy, with different emphasis. Home is about showing mercy to your enemy—a message intended for children—and Far From Men is about how mercy is at the heart of the divine law, which is really a narrow interest, but with a giant theme.

In brief here are some other audience specific themes, some which may take your fancy.

Paul Blart Mall Cop 2: The underdog good guy saves the day

Woman in Gold: Individuals with persistence can overcome injustice

A Royal Night Out: connecting with unfamiliar people

Far From the Madding Crowd: commitment is stronger than romantic love

Ant-Man: second chances

Manglehorn: Redemption is the natural response to need

Aloha: Change happens unawares when it is especially needed

Everest: You may lose your life in perilous situations, but you may also survive it and gain something else that is good.

The Walk: To demonstrate beauty to the world, there must be conviction to follow through doing that rather than playing it for the crowd. There will be opposition.

Fantastic Four: How to respond to slings and arrows in life: with positivity

War Room: Pray for help for marriage difficulties

Z for Zachariah: Being alone isn’t the end of the world

Pixels: Underdogs are winners

Pan: Being set free

Pawn Sacrifice: Life is complicated

Spectre: save the world (it’s easy)

In the Heart of the Sea: progress happens

Mockingjay Part 2: real is for real

The Wedding Ringer: the need for friendship and human connection ends up in a party (what?)