Movies and TvShows featuring "albany-new-york" theme.

When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, the trio still uses the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior. But when their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet the fabled Mr. Stanicky, the guilty trio decide to hire a washed-up actor and raunchy celebrity impersonator to bring him to life.

Journalist Marissa Bennings teams up with her son's pregnant girlfriend Paige to track down the killers after his murder. They uncover a world of corruption and drugs in a small city in upstate New York, leading them to an even darker secret.

Ironweed follows the story of a drifter named Francis Phelan, who returns to his hometown of Albany, New York. He is haunted by his past, especially the death of his infant son. Francis battles alcoholism and struggles with guilt as he tries to mend his broken relationships, including with his wife. Set during the Great Depression, the film delves into themes of love, compassion, and the harsh realities faced by the homeless population.

A detective investigates a murder case involving a senator in New York City, with the discovery of a blackmailed gay protagonist. As the investigation unfolds, the detective faces dangerous situations and must navigate through a web of deceit to solve the case.

The Witness is a biographical crime documentary that tells the story of Kitty Genovese, a lesbian woman who was brutally murdered in 1964. The film follows her sister, who later becomes a witness to the murder, as she uncovers the truth about what happened that night. Through interviews, reenactments, and home movies, the film explores themes of bystander effect, family relationships, and the legacy of the murder.

In Lamb, an 11-year-old girl named Tommie runs away from home and forms an unexpected bond with a man named David. They embark on a road trip together, cooking over a campfire, experiencing homesickness, and encountering various challenges along the way. As they grow closer, a deeper connection between them is revealed. Their journey explores themes of friendship, trust, and the complexities of relationships.

In Shock to the System, a gay detective named Donald Strachey investigates the murder of a prominent politician's wife while dealing with the complexities of his own identity. As he delves deeper into the case, Donald finds himself targeted by a dangerous killer and must navigate a web of deceit and prejudice to uncover the truth. With themes of self-discovery, prejudice, and political intrigue, Shock to the System is a gripping neo-noir crime drama that explores the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community.

A mother's struggle to rescue her daughter from the NXIVM cult, a notorious organization involved in sex trafficking and brainwashing. Based on a true story of scandal and the fight for justice.

Set during the French and Indian War, the movie follows the story of a colonial militia officer and his involvement with the Mohican tribe. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and honor as they navigate the brutalities of war.

A solitary woman (Melissa Leo) earning her living by delivering mail and body piercing, makes every attempt to help her volatile adult daughter (Marin Ireland) get on her feet, and in-so-doing neglects herself, channeling all of her womanly desires into her houseplants...even when a charismatic and industrious environmentalist (Josh Hamilton) moves in with them.

Broadway Melody of 1936 is a romantic comedy set in the behind-the-scenes world of Broadway. The story revolves around a Broadway director and his assistant who must find a way to put on a successful show while navigating romantic entanglements and various obstacles.

The true story of Iroquois warrior Thayendanegea participating in the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War.

During World War I, the beautiful and patriotic Leslie Selden is courted by two ardent admirers: Jack Wynn, a young man not yet taken by the draft, and Dr. Wolff, a Danish scientist who, in reality, is a German agent. When Jack learns that Wolff is masterminding a plot to bomb several munitions factories and destroy the water system in New York City, he goes to the spy's home and confronts him.

A young gangster in 1920's New York quickly rises through the ranks of the mob, then sets up his own murder-for-hire organization. When he starts kidnapping other mobsters for ransom, the New York gangs band together for revenge.

The Harlem Hellfighters' Great War is a documentary film that tells the little-known story of the African-American soldiers who fought in World War I. Led by James Reese Europe, these brave men from Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, endured racism and fought for racial equality on and off the battlefield. The film explores their contribution to military history, their struggle against white supremacy, and their fight for civil rights.

A camp butcher on an Albany night boat dreams of the South Seas.

Goodbye Again is a screwball comedy about a best-selling author who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and infidelity when he embarks on a train trip with his unfaithful wife, her suspicious husband, and his secretary.