Movies and TvShows featuring "abusive-parent" theme.

After an earthquake hits Los Angeles, a massive sinkhole opens up, transporting a group of people to a dangerous prehistoric world. They must navigate unfamiliar territory and face various challenges to survive and find a way back home.

The story of the Menéndez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez.

The year is 1892 during an era of prosperous prostitution. This story reflects women's rights and female friendships when three women stand up and fight for their dreams whilst searching for a way to liberate themselves and redeem their human dignity. Kulap is a beautiful and talented sex worker full of courage and an unimaginable dream. Botan wants an ordinary life a man she loves, not an easy feat. Sold into the brothel, Thianyot dreams of being an ordinary girl who gets to study.

Wang Xiang meets a person he fears in Hualin. A mystery involving a lost father, deceased lover, and old friend spans 20 years. Characters search for truth across time and space. When the mystery is solved, fate remains.

When a long-missing heir returns with lost memories, love and suspicion entwine. Is he truly Hongrang, or a stranger disturbing hearts and family ties?

In 1940s Georgia, a Christian gardener adopts a black girl and begins a gospel choir that challenges racism and poverty in a rural setting. Based on a true story.

Jin Minase, a dedicated student, finds his routine disrupted when he repeatedly encounters Hirukawa, a classmate from a rough neighborhood. Their unexpected interactions make Jin question his own life choices.

Peyton Place is a small New Hampshire town where scandal and social decay run rampant. The story follows the lives of its inhabitants, revealing the dark secrets, societal stigma, and the consequences of repression and hypocrisy. It delves into topics like teen pregnancy, unwed mothers, race relations, and the corruption within the medical profession.

Ju-young reunites with his long-lost first love, Do-hoe, whom he has been desperately searching for, at a funeral after twelve years. "It feels like everything is cursed..." Twelve years ago, the two of them shared a tender love, empathizing with each other's wounds. How did they end up estranged from each other? Do-hoe, who found his own dream instead of Taekwondo as he desired, and Ju-young, who still does Taekwondo, Can they break the curse of the past now, twelve years later?

Carrie, a shy and awkward high school girl with telekinetic powers, faces relentless bullying from her classmates. When she is pushed to the breaking point, Carrie unleashes her powers in a horrifying act of revenge.

Doctor Purim, a famous neurosurgeon, is born into a rich and well-known family. His father is a famous professor of economics and his mother is a former famous actress. With his perfect family background, his father has designed his path since he was born. Purim was never given any choice to do what he really wanted. He decides to buy a house and moves out to live alone. Since then, he has his own little peaceful space with a secret hobby that no one knows about.

Polisse is a film that takes a raw and unflinching look at the Paris Child Protection Unit, where officers deal with crimes involving children such as child abuse, molestation, and abduction. The film follows the personal and professional lives of the officers as they navigate the challenges of their work, including strained relationships, emotional trauma, and the constant exposure to the dark side of humanity.

Setsuko Koda is a woman who is married to her mother's ex-lover. Events unfold as her husband Kiichiro is involved in a car accident as Setsuko revisits her past while trying to help a little girl facing abuse.

In this enchanting musical fantasy, Cinderella, a young girl mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, dreams of attending the royal ball and finding her prince charming. With the help of her fairy godmother, Cinderella's dreams come true, but she must return home before midnight. Will Cinderella's magical night lead to a happily ever after?

The movie follows the life of Sidney Hall, a young writer who gains fame and notoriety after publishing a controversial novel. However, as the pressure and expectations of success mount, Sidney starts to unravel, leading to his sudden disappearance. Years later, a mysterious detective becomes obsessed with the case and sets out to uncover the truth behind Sidney's vanishing.

Mommie Dearest is a biographical drama film that explores the tumultuous relationship between actress Joan Crawford and her adopted daughter Christina. The story delves into the abusive and controlling behavior displayed by Joan Crawford as she strives for perfection and fame in Hollywood. The movie showcases the psychological horrors endured by Christina, highlighting themes of child abuse, adoption, and mother-daughter estrangement.

Bloodline is a crime thriller movie about an introverted protagonist who seeks vengeance against her abusive parents. After disposing of her father's body, she embarks on a killing spree targeting other abusive individuals. As a high school guidance counselor by day, she maintains a secret life as a vigilantism serial killer. The movie explores themes of vigilante justice, the blurred lines of morality, and the consequences of taking the law into one's own hands.

Good Dick is a unique and unconventional romantic comedy that explores the relationship between a misfit girl and a withdrawn video store clerk. The girl, who has a troubled past and struggles with her own sexuality, becomes fixated on the clerk and tries to form a connection with him. As they spend more time together, they both begin to open up and confront their own emotional baggage, leading to unexpected discoveries and moments of vulnerability.

What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1984) is a dark comedy that tells the story of a housewife named Gloria. She is trapped in a cramped apartment with her abusive husband and mother-in-law and works as a cleaning lady to make ends meet. As she navigates her dysfunctional family life, she finds solace in her relationships with her pet lizard and a prostitute neighbor. The movie explores themes of domestic abuse, illegal prostitution, and the desperate measures people take to survive.

Billy is the self-designated leader of a group of teenagers living in a shelter. Jacob and Rae, Billy's oldest childhood friends, live there as well as part of "the family". Billy has an AIDs-like virus, which he has passed on to his blood brother Jacob. Billy and Rae are boyfriend and girlfriend, much to the dismay of Jacob who has always loved Rae from afar. Billy's philosophy of life, and how that interfaces with having a deadly virus, comes to a head when Billy and Jacob compete in a very unique game of "Tag", with the future of Rae and "the family" dependent upon the outcome.