Movies and TvShows featuring "alcoholic-parent" theme.

Follows actor, model, and icon Brooke Shields as she becomes a woman who discovers her power after being a sexualized young girl. She shows the dangers and triumphs of gaining agency in a hostile world.

Hick (2011) follows a 13-year-old girl as she escapes her turbulent home life and ventures out on her own. Along the way, she encounters various eccentric characters and experiences both joy and danger. Through her journey, she learns to navigate the complexities of adulthood and find her place in the world.

My Life as a Zucchini is a touching tale about a young boy named Zucchini who finds himself in an orphanage after the accidental death of his mother. As he adjusts to his new life, Zucchini forms deep friendships with the other children and learns valuable lessons about love, loss, and the importance of family.

All Over the Guy is a hilarious romantic comedy that explores themes of love, friendship, masculinity, and self-discovery. The story follows Eli and Tom, two very different men who are brought together by the trials and tribulations of the dating world. As they navigate the ups and downs of their own relationships, they begin to realize that love can be both messy and beautiful. With a witty script and charming performances, All Over the Guy is a delightful exploration of modern love.

After being struck by lightning, a high school student named Carson Phillips blackmails his classmates in order to achieve his dreams of attending Northwestern University and becoming a journalist. Along the way, Carson deals with a complicated relationship with his alcoholic mother, his grandmother's worsening Alzheimer's disease, and the death of his best friend. Through his narration from beyond the grave, Carson reflects on his life and the impact he had on others.

Eight Deadly Shots (1972) is a TV mini-series based on a true story. Set in a rural Finnish village, it delves into the life of a farmer and the challenges he faces with unemployment, poverty, and alcoholism. The story revolves around the protagonist's relationship with his alcoholic father, the seasonal changes in the village, and his struggles to make a living. As the plot progresses, the narrative touches upon religion, bootlegging, and the violent consequences of alcohol problems. With a melancholic and revenge-driven undertone, Eight Deadly Shots sheds light on the harsh reality of rural life in 1970s Finland and the impact of alcoholism on a large family.

When a skilled car thief's life takes a dark turn after his alcoholic father gets into trouble with a gang, he must navigate a dangerous world of crime and drama to protect his family.

Christian documentary on the life of Steve McQueen.

When his drinking problem takes control of his life, a father tries to leave the bottle behind while putting his and his family's lives back together.

Twelve-year-old Jeffrey works on the streets of Santo Domingo washing windshields to help his family’s finances, but dreams of becoming a reggaeton singer. With the help of his older brother, Jeyson, he composes and records songs about his life, their neighbourhood, and his dreams for the future. In this intimate documentary, director Yanillys Pérez highlights the resilience and dynamism of Jeffrey as he looks for customers, tries to avoid turf wars with other windshield washers, spends time at home with his family, and climbs his special tree. Full of dynamic music and dance sequences, Jeffrey captures a real-life story of a boy trying his best to turn his dreams into reality.

A woman is forced to keep her marriage and past indiscretions a secret from those she loves.

Part drama, part mystery with a dash of film noir, Currency weaves together a web of simple stories about the complex questions we all ask. We all ask why. We all die.

Hasse is 8 years old. His parents are drinking and arguing. Every day Hasse picks up his diary from the hideout behind the radiator to write down his thoughts.