The Count of Monte-Cristo tells the story of Edmond Dantes, a young sailor who is falsely accused of treason and imprisoned on an isolated island. After spending years in captivity, Dantes manages to escape and acquires a fortune that grants him the means to seek revenge against those who framed him. With a new identity and a cunning plan, he infiltrates their lives and orchestrates their downfall, all while trying to reclaim the love and happiness that were taken from him.
U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard and his team are tasked with capturing a man named Sheridan, who is accused of a double-murder. As they pursue him, they uncover a conspiracy involving escaped prisoners, wrongful convictions, and government agents. Gerard's determination to catch Sheridan leads to a thrilling chase and a deadly showdown. Similar movies and TV shows to U.S. Marshals (1998) include action, crime, and thriller genres.
Homer Wells, an orphan, grows up in a Maine orphanage directed by Dr. Wilbur Larch. Larch secretly performs abortions for women while also being addicted to ether. Homer, who disapproves of abortions, is trained by Larch but refuses to perform them. He leaves the orphanage with Candy and settles on an apple orchard. Homer and Candy have an affair while her boyfriend is away at war. Homer helps Rose, a worker's daughter, with an abortion. Wally returns paralyzed, and Candy decides to be with him. Homer returns to the orphanage and becomes the director.
During the Greek civil war, a journalist investigates the story of a mother and son who were accused of being communist sympathizers and were brutally tortured. The journalist uncovers the truth about their tragic fate and the political propaganda surrounding their case.
In 'The Prince of Tides,' a man is forced to confront his traumatic childhood and the dysfunction of his family when his twin sister attempts suicide. He turns to a psychiatrist for help and starts to unravel the suppressed memories and emotions that have haunted him for years. Along the way, he discovers love and finds healing in unexpected places.
Premonition follows a housewife as she lives through a week in which her husband dies in a car crash, only to wake up the next day and find him alive. As she keeps experiencing these alternating realities, she tries to understand what is happening and prevent the tragedy from happening.
Dracula, a vampire, journeys to England to spread the undead curse, while Van Helsing and a group of determined individuals set out to stop him.
Frankie, a waitress at a Greek diner, finds love and overcomes her fear of intimacy when she meets Johnny, a recently released ex-convict. Their relationship blossoms amidst the challenges of city life and their own personal struggles.
After being bitten by a wolf, a man in Manhattan transforms into a werewolf and must deal with the consequences of his new identity. As he navigates his dual existence, he becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and danger.
When Oliva and Elzire Dionne have quintuplets in rural 1930s Canada, news of their uncommon family spreads like wildfire and steps up local tourism, thanks in part to an opportunistic town doctor who uses the children to enhance his own celebrity.
During World War II, a German spy infiltrates England with crucial information, but his plans go awry when he becomes entangled with a woman on a remote island.
A graduate student named Finn seeks guidance on love and relationships as she prepares to complete her thesis, which focuses on the history of quilt making. She joins a quilting circle and becomes immersed in the lives and stories of the women in the group. As Finn delves into their experiences, she gains insights into love, marriage, motherhood, and friendship. Along the way, she also discovers her own path to self-discovery and learns the value of community and connection.
Fatal Instinct is a comedy crime thriller that parodies popular crime films. It follows the story of a detective who becomes entangled in a murder plot and must navigate a web of deceit and seduction to solve the case.
A young journalist from Miami forms a May-December romance with her mentor as she navigates her way through the competitive world of TV journalism. Along the way, she faces personal and professional challenges, including a prison riot, a tragic love affair, and a rivalry with another journalist. Based on a book, this drama explores the complexities of relationships and the pursuit of a successful career.
Therese, an attractive young woman married to her sickly cousin Camille, leads an extremely monotonous life until Camille brings home Laurent, an old schoolmate.
Swing Vote tells the story of a retired judge who becomes the pivotal vote in a controversial Supreme Court case. As she wrestles with her own beliefs and the pressure to make a decision that will impact the lives of many, she must navigate the complexities of the legal system and confront issues of gender, power, and the value of compromise.
Human Cargo is a 2004 Canadian television miniseries. The series won seven Gemini Awards and two Directors Guild of Canada Awards. It premiered on CBC Television on January 4, 2004 and starred Kate Nelligan, Cara Pifko, and Nicholas Campbell. The series was written by Linda Svendsen and Brian McKeown.
Narcissistic Saskatchewan Tory politician Colin Thatcher is engaged in a bitter divorce from his wife Jo-Ann. When a series of court rulings over the divorce go against him, Thatcher decides a more drastic solution is needed - murder! A series of attempts on Jo-Ann's life follow, most of which don't succeed. Finally one does, and the arrogant Thatcher believes he is above the law and immune to prosecution. But his arrogance proves to be his undoing, as Crown Counsel Serge Kujawa builds a case against this psychopathic monster for 1st-degree murder - charging that Thatcher hired someone to kill his wife. The true story of one of the most disturbing stories of murder-for-hire in Canada.
A Wrinkle in Time is the story of Meg Murry, a high-school-aged girl who is transported on an adventure through time and space with her younger brother Charles Wallace and her friend Calvin O'Keefe to rescue her missing scientist father. They are guided by three celestial beings known as Mrs Whatsit, Mrs Who, and Mrs Which, who help them on their journey to overcome the forces of evil and find Meg's father.
A novelist's life takes a wild turn when her husband suspects her of infidelity and a mysterious stranger enters the picture.