Movies and TvShows featuring "abusive-ex-husband" theme.

Set in 19th-century Japan, The Twilight Samurai tells the story of a samurai named Seibei who is struggling to make ends meet as a single father and widower. When he is drawn into a conflict between his duty as a samurai and his love for a childhood sweetheart, he must navigate the complexities of feudal Japan's rigid social structure.

In a small town in Maine, a grieving couple seeks revenge after their son is murdered, leading to a tragic chain of events. This intense and emotional drama explores themes of grief, loss, and the destructive power of revenge.

In Gnaw, a woman moves into a new apartment and starts experiencing strange occurrences. She discovers a creature in her jewelry box, which leads her to confront her abusive ex-husband and face her own demons. The movie combines elements of horror, exploitation, and mythological creatures with a touch of gore and splatter.

Working Girls tells the story of sex workers on the Belgian-French border, exploring their struggles and experiences in a nonlinear timeline. The movie delves into themes of prostitution, promiscuity, dysfunctional relationships, and the dark side of the sex trade. It also touches on topics such as abuse, violence, and the complexities of interracial romance. The plot revolves around the lives of these women, their interactions with clients, and the challenges they face in their profession.

After their father's sudden death, three half-sisters who have never met are forced to live together on their family's ranch in Montana. As they navigate their complicated family dynamics, they uncover their father's secrets and learn to work together to save the ranch from sabotage. Along the way, they find love, face danger, and discover the true meaning of family.

Domestic violence drama, with Gail O'Grady as a distraught young mother, finding herself stalked by her newly paroled ex and armed with a loaded gun, and Ami Pietz as a journalist volunteering at a crisis hotline to do an "inside" story.