Movies and TvShows featuring "adopted-son" theme.

Dexter Morgan, a blood spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department, leads a double life. During the day, he helps solve crimes by analyzing blood splatter patterns. But at night, Dexter satisfies his dark urges by tracking down and killing other murderers who have evaded the justice system. As Dexter struggles to maintain his so-called 'code' and keep his activities hidden, he navigates relationships, grapples with his own dark past, and tries to balance his 'normal' life with his compulsions.

After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.

Smallville follows the story of a teenage Clark Kent as he navigates the challenges of his dual identity, balancing his high school life with his developing superpowers. With the help of his friends and family, Clark learns what it means to be a hero and embraces his destiny as Superman.

Joy of Life is a TV show set in ancient China that follows the journey of Fan Xian, a young man with a mysterious past. As he enters the royal palace and becomes entangled in political intrigue, Fan Xian discovers love, friendship, and his own hidden powers. With the backdrop of a fictional kingdom, the story explores themes of power struggle, court intrigue, and the fight against corruption.

90210 is a drama-comedy TV show that focuses on the lives of a group of teenagers living in Beverly Hills. The show explores their experiences with wealth, scandal, secret manipulations, and the complexities of family relationships. It also addresses topics such as interracial adoption, teenage romance, and the challenges of high school life.

Don Vito Corleone, the head of a mafia family, decides to pass down his criminal empire to his son Michael. However, this decision unknowingly puts his family in grave danger. Michael, a decorated war hero, initially wants nothing to do with his family's criminal activities. But when his father is critically injured, Michael takes matters into his own hands and becomes deeply involved in the world of organized crime. As tensions rise and enemies gather, Michael must navigate a dangerous path to protect his family and secure their legacy.

Family Matters follows the lives of the Winslow family, particularly the nerdy next-door neighbor Steve Urkel, as they navigate through various comedic situations and heartfelt moments. With a mix of physical and slapstick comedy, this show explores themes of family, friendship, and teenage life, all set against the backdrop of middle-class Chicago. Get ready for lots of laughs and heartwarming moments!

Jake Sully, now chief of the Omaticaya clan, lives with his family on Pandora. When humans return to colonize the planet, Jake must lead the Na'vi in a guerrilla campaign against them. After his children are captured, Jake and Neytiri must save them and defeat the human invaders. They retreat to the Metkayina clan and learn their ways. But when the humans track them down, they must fight to protect their new home. In the end, Jake and his family forge a new life at sea and vow to continue the fight.

Jumong follows the story of a young prince who rises to power and becomes the founder of the Kingdom of Goguryeo. Filled with political intrigue, power struggles, and military leadership, Jumong navigates the challenges of nation-building and court intrigue to establish his royal family and ensure the survival of his kingdom.

When the world's most famous superheroes go missing, a group of ordinary people with unusual talents are recruited to fill their shoes and save the day.

Po, the Dragon Warrior, and his friends must stop Lord Shen, a peacock villain, from using a deadly weapon to conquer China. Along the way, Po must confront his own past and find inner peace.

The powerful but arrogant god Thor is cast out of Asgard to live amongst humans in Midgard (Earth), where he soon becomes one of their finest defenders. Three scientists, Jane Foster, Erik Selvig, and Darcy Lewis, are in the New Mexico desert studying an aurora-borealis-type phenomenon when they encounter Thor, who is semi-conscious. Years later, Thor is about to be recognized as the crown prince of Asgard when intruders attack. Thor defies his father's orders and travels to the frost giant planet, Jotunheim, with his friends. This leads to a war between Asgard and the Frost Giants. As punishment, Thor is banished to Earth without his powers and his hammer, Mjolnir. On Earth, Thor learns humility and falls in love with Jane Foster. With the help of his friends and the retrieval of Mjolnir, Thor defeats the Destroyer and returns to Asgard to save his father from Loki, who is revealed to be his adoptive brother. Thor destroys the Bifrost Bridge and prevents Loki from destroying Jotunheim. Loki falls into the abyss of no return, and Thor reconciles with his father. Post-credits, Selvig meets Nick Fury and Loki appears, expressing interest in a powerful object.

Forever follows the journey of Dr. Henry Morgan, a medical examiner in New York City who has an intriguing secret - he is immortal. As he solves murder investigations, Henry must also navigate his relationships, including his deceased wife and adopted son, all while trying to keep his curse a secret.

After a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend in 1st-century Jerusalem, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge. Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy merchant in Judea, is living under the oppressive Roman Empire. When his old friend and now Roman Tribune, Messala, asks for Judah's help in rounding up local dissenters, Judah refuses to betray his own people. In retaliation, Messala frames the Hur family for an assassination attempt. Judah is condemned to death as a slave in the galleys, while his sister and mother are imprisoned. After three years in captivity, Judah escapes and is rescued by a Roman admiral, Quintas Arrius. They return to Rome, where Judah becomes a rich and influential man. However, he cannot forget his vow of revenge against Messala. Along the road to Judea, Judah meets an Arab sheikh and an old wise man named Balthasar, who befriend him. Sheikh Ilderim, the sheikh, coaches Judah to ride his team of white horses in a chariot race against Messala. Judah agrees and prepares for the race. In the arena, Judah and Messala collide repeatedly, but Judah emerges victorious. Messala is gravely injured and reveals that Judah's mother and sister are alive, suffering from leprosy in a leper colony. Overwhelmed with grief and seeking release from his hatred, Judah witnesses the crucifixion of Jesus. Judah's mother and sister are miraculously healed, and Judah's heart is filled with love and forgiveness.

Bruce Banner, a genetics researcher, suffers an accident that leads to him transforming into a raging green monster when he gets angry. Along with his ex-girlfriend Betty Ross, they uncover secrets about their fathers' past while being pursued by the military.

The Sarah Jane Adventures is a thrilling TV show that follows the life of journalist Sarah Jane Smith and her team as they investigate and battle aliens. With the help of her super-computer Mr. Smith, and her young neighbor Luke Smith, they go on exciting missions through time and space, encountering extraterrestrial beings and facing dangerous challenges. Along the way, Sarah Jane forms a strong bond with Luke, who becomes her loyal sidekick. Together, they protect the Earth from various threats while dealing with personal struggles and adjusting to their extraordinary lives.

In 1898, Daniel Plainview, a prospector in New Mexico, mines a potentially precious ore vein from a pit mine. In 1902, he discovers oil near Los Angeles and establishes a drilling company. He adopts an orphaned boy and presents him as his business partner. In 1911, Daniel attempts to buy a farm with oil deposits, but faces resistance from the pastor who demands a large sum of money. Daniel's oil production begins, but disasters occur, leading to conflicts with the pastor. Over the years, Daniel's greed and violence escalate, leading to the downfall of those around him, including his adopted son. In 1927, Daniel is a recluse, wealthy but suffering from alcoholism. When his adopted son wants to dissolve their partnership, Daniel reacts brutally and reveals his son's true origins. Daniel's final act of violence is against the pastor who betrayed him. Daniel is left with a sense of despair and emptiness.

Ruan Liuzheng returns to her hometown after seven years, and becomes a neurosurgeon at Beiya Hospital. However, she didn't expect to meet her ex-husband, Ning Zhiqian, who is the most experienced neurosurgeon. Ruan Liuzheng is no longer the weak and timid girl, and she shows resolute and determination in both her work and relationship. When they were in Africa to execute medical relief efforts, Ning Zhiqian was injured in a gunshot. Ruan Liuzheng didn't leave his side, and fought hard to save him from the brink of death. The two have gained a new understanding of life, and begun a new relationship again.

One Fine Day is a 2006 South Korean television drama series starring Gong Yoo, Sung Yu-ri, Namgoong Min and Lee Yeon-hee. It aired on MBC from May 31 to July 20, 2006 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 21:55 for 16 episodes.

A five-year-old Indian boy named Saroo gets lost and is adopted by an Australian couple. After 25 years, he becomes determined to find his lost family. With the help of Google Earth and his memories, he embarks on a search that leads him back to his hometown. Saroo is faced with the possibility of reuniting with his mother, sister, and brother.