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EastEnders
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EastEnders (1985)

4.7
TV_PG

EastEnders is a British soap opera that follows the lives of various families and individuals in the fictional East London neighborhood of Walford. The show explores a wide range of social and cultural issues, including crime, drama, romance, and topical issues such as domestic abuse, racism, and HIV. It portrays the everyday lives of its diverse characters, showcasing their struggles, relationships, and triumphs.

Lady Georgie
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Lady Georgie (1984)

7.3

Lady Georgie follows the life of Georgie, a young girl who was abandoned as a baby and raised by a loving family. As she grows up, Georgie embarks on a journey to find her true identity, facing numerous challenges and obstacles along the way. The show explores themes of love, family, and self-discovery.

Dinosaur
Movie

Dinosaur(2000)

6.4
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PG
82Minutes

In the movie 'Dinosaur,' a courageous and caring talking dinosaur, along with a group of friends, embark on a perilous journey to find a safe haven after an asteroid strike threatens their existence. They face challenges, encounter carnivorous dinosaurs, and work together to overcome obstacles, showcasing the importance of teamwork, friendship, and survivalism. With stunning animation and a heartwarming story, 'Dinosaur' takes viewers on an epic adventure in the prehistoric world.

Paddington 2
Movie

Paddington 2(2017)

7.8
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PG
104Minutes
Instant Family
Movie

Instant Family(2018)

7.3
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PG_13
118Minutes

Pete and Ellie, a married couple, decide to adopt a child after being taunted by relatives. They enroll in a foster parents course and meet Lizzy, Juan, and Lita, three siblings in need of a home. Despite initial doubts, Pete and Ellie take in the children and face the challenges of parenting. As they navigate through the ups and downs, they form a bond with the kids and realize the importance of love and family. However, their world is turned upside down when the children's biological mother wants them back. Pete and Ellie fight to keep the children and eventually succeed, adopting Lizzy, Juan, and Lita.

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Lalabel
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Lalabel (1981)

7.1
TV_Y7

Lalabel, also known as Lalabel, The Magical Girl or Magical Girl Lalabel, is a magical girl anime by Toei Animation. A 15 minutes long "movie" special called Magical Girl Lalabel: the Sea Calls for a Summer Vacation was also created, it aired in Japan in July 1980.

Witch Girl Tickle
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Witch Girl Tickle (1979)

6

Majokko Tickle is a 1970s magical girl manga and anime by Go Nagai. Unlike Nagai's earlier Cutie Honey, Majokko Tickle is closer to the more traditional mold of magical girl anime such as Mahoutsukai Sally, and is probably more suitable for young children than most of Nagai's other works.

Princess and I
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Princess and I (2013)

7.4

After surviving an accident, the heiress to the throne of Yangdon Kingdom is brought to Philippines and grows into a spirited girl who helps her family make ends meet. Her life takes an extraordinary turn when she unexpectedly wins a trip to Yangdon.

A Shine of Rainbows
Movie

A Shine of Rainbows(2009)

7.1
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PG
101Minutes

A Shine of Rainbows tells the heartwarming story of a young orphan boy named Tomás who is adopted by an Irish couple. Tomás struggles with feelings of rejection and abandonment but finds solace and joy when he develops a special bond with a gypsy woman and a talking seal. Together, they embark on a magical journey of self-discovery, love, and healing. Through his encounters with the gypsy woman, Tomás learns valuable life lessons about forgiveness, acceptance, and the power of unconditional love.

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The Fury
Movie

The Fury(2016)

6.8
117Minutes

The Fury is a movie set in the 1960s and follows the story of a young boy who discovers a dark family secret. As he navigates through the decade, he comes of age and learns about love, lust, and the complexities of family relationships.

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Appointment with Fear
Movie

Appointment with Fear(1985)

3.1
R
96Minutes

Moustapha Akkad, the man who brought you HALLOWEEN, invites you to keep an APPOINTMENT WITH FEAR. According to legend, Attis, King of the Woods, sacrificed his child to keep his own spirit alive and free to wander the earth at will. APPOINTMENT WITH FEAR casts this evil in contemporary terms: can a group of free-spirited teenagers and an inquisitive detective save a dying woman's infant from being Attis' next victim? The suspense is unrelenting as they - and you - keep an APPOINTMENT WITH FEAR.

A Long Way Home
Movie

A Long Way Home(1981)

7.1
NR
100Minutes

A married teenager sets out to find his long-lost brother and sister years after all three had been placed with different families following their abandonment by their migrant worker parents. Luckily, he finds a compassionate social worker who, at first reluctantly, decides to help him cut through the bureaucratic red tape.

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Last of the Mohicans
Movie

Last of the Mohicans(1977)

6.1
120Minutes
One Street Organ, One Life
Movie

One Street Organ, One Life(1958)

6.4
77Minutes

An organ grinder (Orestis Makris) loses his wife from complications during birth. Distraught by her death, he refuses to take care of the baby and gives it to a family (Lavrentis Dianellos and Nitsa Tsaganea) to raise. The child (Jenny Karezi) is raised comfortably, and her natural father is too embarrassed to meet her - until she falls in love with a poor musician (Petros Fysoun), and her foster parents refuse to accept their relationship.

Love Notes
Movie

Love Notes(2007)

6
90Minutes
The Treasure of Lost Canyon
Movie

The Treasure of Lost Canyon(1952)

6.2
82Minutes

Young David, orphaned en route to California, falls into the hands of medicine-show rascal Baltimore Dan. Years later, now a trained thief, he's adopted by eccentric 'Doc' Brown, retired miner and pharmacist. Doc and David become fast friends in their scenic outdoor rambles. But when they discover a hidden treasure, the idyllic interlude gives way to more troubles and a strange coincidence.

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Explore a collection of captivating movies and TV series that beautifully portray the theme of adoptive family. Witness heartwarming stories, struggles, and triumphs as characters find love, support, and acceptance in their chosen families. Whether through heart-touching dramas, hilarious comedies, or gripping adventures, these selections will surely leave you inspired and moved.

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