Movies and TvShows featuring "absent-father" theme.

It's an unforgettable Christmas for the townsfolk of Wellington-on-Sea when the worst snowstorm in history alters everyone's plans — including Santa's.

In the near future, robot boxing is a top sport. A struggling ex-boxer named Charlie feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot. With the help of his son Max and his old love Bailey, they train the robot named Atom and enter it into fights. Against all odds, Atom becomes a rising star and challenges the undefeated champion Zeus.

In 1850s California, Sarah, sold into prostitution as a child, survives through hatred. When Michael is commanded by God to marry her, he faces a challenge. Sarah's past of rejection and abuse makes it difficult for her to trust him. As their relationship grows based on honesty and affection, she learns to overcome her fears and embrace love. Sarah eventually leaves to sacrifice for Michael but returns years later, realizing that he still loves her. They are blessed with children and live happily ever after.

In the town of Arcadia there is a hidden world of trolls and fantastical creatures. A teenage boy named Jim Lake Jr. becomes the first human Trollhunter and must protect his town and the trolls from evil forces.

After a disastrous blind date, a man and a woman end up stuck together at a family resort. As they spend time together, their mutual attraction grows, and their respective children benefit from the budding relationship.

Bambi is a heartwarming tale of a young deer named Bambi who grows up in the forest. Along the way, he experiences love, loss, and friendship. From his first steps in the snowy woods to the tragic loss of his mother to the dangers of the hunters, Bambi's journey is filled with both joy and sadness. Through it all, Bambi learns important lessons about family, survival, and the circle of life.

A young boy named Elliot befriends an alien creature and helps it escape from Earth back to its home planet. Along the way, they form a deep bond and face challenges together.

Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy, becomes an All-American football player and NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

High school junior Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) writes letters to boys she feels an intense passion for before locking them away in her closet. Her latest letter is to her childhood friend Josh (Israel Broussard), who is dating her older sister Margot (Janel Parrish). Margot breaks up with Josh before leaving for college, but her leaving leaves Lara Jean feeling alone. She feels too awkward to hang around Josh again, leaving her with only one other friend, Christine (Madeleine Arthur). One night while hanging out with her little sister, Kitty (Anna Cathcart), Lara Jean falls asleep on the couch, allowing Kitty to sneak into Lara Jean's room and find her collection of letters. The following Monday at school, Lara Jean is confronted by a former crush of hers, Peter (Noah Centineo). Peter reveals he was mailed his letter, causing Lara Jean to faint. After waking up, she sees Josh approaching with a letter of his own, and in a moment of panic Lara Jean kisses Peter before running off. Lara Jean then encounters another recipient of a letter, Lucas (Trezzo Mahoro), who comes out as gay as she realizes all the letters have been mailed. She then explains to Peter she was merely causing Josh to think she lost interest in him. Peter is surprisingly okay with this, and proposes he and Lara Jean fake date each other to make his ex-girlfriend (and Lara Jean's ex-best friend) Gen (Emilija Baranac) jealous. She agrees, and the next few months go by with the whole school, along with their respective friends and families, believing the lie. However, when Peter finds Gen actually jealous, he finds himself conflicted on his true feelings. Meanwhile, Lara Jean finds herself jealous at the two. Her dad and Christine, both agree that this is the happiest they have ever seen Lara Jean. Eventually, the two go on the school ski trip together, where they confront each other about their true feelings. They proceed to hook up while alone in a hot tub. After the trip ends, Gen confronts Lara Jean, revealing Peter spent the night in her room after they hooked up. Furious, Lara Jean breaks up with Peter and storms home, where she finds Margot has returned from college. Peter then comes to her house, hoping to explain that nothing happened between him and Gen, but Josh arrives as well. Margot overhears everything, and is visibly upset when she learns of Lara Jean's former feelings for Josh. Things are worsened when after Lara Jean asks Peter to leave, she sees a video of her and Peter in the hot tub has been put up on Instagram. Lara Jean asks for Margot's help, who calms down and comforts her sister. Kitty then reveals she sent the letters. While Lara Jean is enraged, Margot calms her down when she asks why the letters had addresses on them. Lara Jean realizes she may have wanted to send them but was too afraid to do so, and the sisters forgive each other before emailing Instagram to get the video taken down. After Christmas break, Lara Jean discovers everyone knows about the video anyway, while Peter tries to tell everyone that nothing happened. Lara Jean confronts Gen about the video, who reveals she tried to sabotage their relationship as she felt betrayed when Lara Jean kissed Peter in middle school during spin-the-bottle. After talking with her dad and reevaluating the relationships in her life, Lara Jean talks to Josh, who agrees to be friends again. When she hesitates to go to Peter despite having real feelings, Kitty pushes her to do so. Lara Jean goes to see Peter, and he tells her he is in love with her. The two kiss before walking off together. In a mid-credits scene, John (Jordan Burtchett), a recipient of Lara Jean's letter who she knew in the fifth grade arrives at her door with flowers in hand.

Trail of Lies is a gripping TV show that delves into the complex lives of a dysfunctional family. It explores themes of love, deception, and family secrets, with a particular focus on the struggles faced by a gay couple who navigate the challenges of adoption and raising a child in a society that is often intolerant. The plot takes unexpected turns as it tackles issues such as revenge, jealousy, and the consequences of past actions. Through its compelling narrative, Trail of Lies offers viewers a thought-provoking exploration of human relationships and the lengths people will go to protect their loved ones.

Samurai Champloo tells the story of three unconventional heroes, Mugen, Jin, and Fuu, who embark on a journey to find the mysterious samurai "Sunflower Samurai." Their adventures are filled with action, comedy, and drama as they encounter various obstacles and enemies along the way.

A frustrated office worker named Wesley Gibson discovers that his recently murdered father was an assassin and that he shares his father's superhuman killing abilities. He is recruited by a secret society of assassins called the Fraternity to avenge his father's death and stop the killer. Wesley undergoes intense training and learns to control his abilities. Along the way, he uncovers the deception and corruption within the Fraternity and must confront his own destiny to free himself from a life of violence.

In 1930s Oklahoma amid the region's horrific dust storms, a woman is convinced that a sinister presence is threatening her family.

Moonlight (2016) is a film that tells the story of a young African-American man named Chiron who grapples with his identity and sexuality while navigating the challenges of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. The film is divided into three parts, exploring different stages of Chiron's life. In Part I, Chiron, also known as Little, forms a bond with a drug dealer named Juan and his girlfriend Teresa, who provide him with guidance and support in a turbulent home environment. In Part II, Chiron is a teenager dealing with bullying at school and a complex relationship with his mother. He also develops a close friendship with his classmate Kevin that evolves into a brief romantic encounter. Part III follows Chiron as a grown man living in Atlanta, where he works as a drug dealer and reconnects with Kevin after years apart. Throughout the film, Moonlight explores themes of identity, sexuality, masculinity, and the effects of trauma and societal pressures on personal development.

The Torkelsons is a heartwarming sitcom that follows the life of a single mother, Millicent Torkelson, and her large family in a small town. The show explores the challenges and joys of raising a family, dealing with financial difficulties, and navigating relationships. With a mix of comedy and drama, The Torkelsons highlights the strong bonds between family members and the importance of love and support.

After the death of his wife, a truck driver named Lincoln Hawk fights to regain custody of his estranged son and decides to enter a high-stakes arm-wrestling competition to win the prize money and prove his worth as a father.

A 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy discovers the world of skateboarding, explores his own identity, and learns about the meaning of maternal love. The boy, Didi, breaks away from the expectations of his traditional family and finds a sense of freedom and self-expression on the skateboard. Through this journey, he also learns about love, friendship, and the complexities of growing up in a multicultural society.

Manuela, a single mother from Madrid, loses her son in a tragic accident. She embarks on a journey to Barcelona to find her son's transvestite father, Lola, who is unaware of his parenthood. Along the way, Manuela reunites with her transvestite friend Agrado and meets a pregnant nun named Rosa, who contracted AIDS from Lola. Manuela helps care for Rosa and works for actress Huma, with whom her son was infatuated. After Rosa's death, Lola returns and meets his son before succumbing to AIDS. Manuela returns to Madrid with her baby.

Austin Powers learns that his father has been kidnapped, so he travels back in time to 1975 to rescue him and stop the villain Goldmember from causing global flooding. With the help of his old flame Foxxy Cleopatra, Austin infiltrates Goldmember's roller disco club, confronts Fat Bastard in Tokyo, and teams up with his long-lost brother Dr. Evil to save the world. In the end, they defeat Goldmember and reconcile as a family.

My Life as a Dog follows the life of a young boy named Ingemar, who faces various challenges and comes to terms with his troubled life in a small town in Sweden during the 1950s. Through his vivid imagination and unique perspective, he navigates loneliness, loss, and the complexities of growing up. This heartwarming and poignant film explores themes of childhood, family, and the power of resilience.