Movies and TvShows featuring "answering-machine" theme.

James Rockford is a private investigator who lives in a trailer home in Malibu, California. He takes on various cases and solves crimes with the help of his trusty car, a Pontiac Firebird. The show explores his complex relationship with his father and the challenges he faces as a detective in a time of social change and unrest.

In the year 2029, a war between humans and machines is being fought. A soldier is sent back in time to 1984 to protect a woman who plays a key role in humanity's future. A cyborg assassin is also sent back to kill her. They must evade the assassin and find a way to prevent the future war.

Harry Burns and Sally Albright share a long car ride from the University of Chicago to NYC. They discuss whether men and women can be friends without sex getting in the way. Over the years, they meet multiple times, discussing their lives, relationships, and faking an orgasm at a diner. Eventually, they have sex but grow apart. However, at a New Year's Eve party, Harry tells Sally he loves her and they get married.

After being hit by a car, Samantha wakes up from a coma with retrograde amnesia. She must learn who she was before the accident and navigate her relationships, career, and personal life. Along the way, she discovers shocking secrets and questions the identity she had before the accident.

A police officer, short on cash, promises a waitress that he will split his lottery ticket winnings with her if he wins. To their shock, they win the lottery and now have to navigate the challenges of newfound wealth and a love triangle.

The movie follows the lives of the first astronauts in the US space program, known as the Mercury Seven. It explores their struggles, triumphs, and the intense competition between them as they strive to become a part of history by being the first to venture into space. With the Cold War as a backdrop, the film showcases their physical and mental tests, their bravery, and the risks they take to push the limits of human exploration.

In a post-apocalyptic future, humanity lives in an underground city called Ember, where the citizens rely on a generator for survival. When two teenagers discover a secret message, they embark on a journey to find the way out of the darkness and save their city.

In 'Who Am I?', a reluctant hero finds himself in the middle of a high-stakes mission involving secret agents, assassins, and international intrigue. With his unlikely set of skills, he must navigate through danger and deception to uncover the truth and save the day.

A reporter discovers a mysterious puzzle box that unleashes the evil Pinhead and his Cenobite minions, leading to a nightmarish battle between hell and earth.

After a custody battle, a mother and daughter move into a new apartment only to discover strange occurrences, including a water stain that seems to have a mind of its own.

When a young advertising executive meets a middle-aged waitress, they embark on a passionate but tumultuous relationship that challenges societal norms.

In 1944, during World War II, a group of soldiers led by a professor discover a dinosaur on a remote island. They also find a mysterious book that reveals the existence of a time-traveling alien cyborg. Years later, in 1992, Japan is terrorized by the destructive monster King Ghidorah. A team of scientists builds a time machine and sends Godzilla back to 1944 to confront the creature. In a epic battle, Godzilla defeats King Ghidorah and saves Japan from destruction.

Swingers is a comedy-drama film about a group of struggling actors in Los Angeles. The movie follows their adventures in dating, friendship, and trying to make it in the entertainment industry. With a mix of humor, charm, and relatable characters, Swingers explores themes of self-confidence, relationships, and finding success.

Earth Girls Are Easy is a 1988 comedy movie about a Valley girl named Valerie who meets three furry aliens that crash-land in her swimming pool. She befriends the aliens and helps them blend in on Earth, leading to hilarious and romantic encounters. With catchy musical numbers, disco dancing, and plenty of intergalactic mischief, this film is a delightful blend of comedy, romance, and sci-fi.

After being abandoned by her lover, a vengeful wife attempts to murder him but ends up in a series of comedic mishaps, leading to a nervous breakdown.

Thad Beaumont, a successful writer, creates a pseudonym for his violent and disturbing stories. But when his pseudonym takes on a life of its own as a murderous alter ego, Thad must confront his darkest secrets and save himself from his own creation.

Marisol is the national rhythmic gymnastics coach, methodical, demanding and authoritative. The World Championship is approaching and she places all her gold medal hopes on Angelica, the team's most promising newcomer. Two weeks before the final, Marisol discovers that her husband is having an affair with a much younger woman with whom she is expecting a child. Marisol does not contemplate failure, so she embarks on a desperate race to win him back, without taking into account her motives and feelings. Her pain is transferred to her tatami, where she becomes even more implacable towards Angelica, in whom she places her hopes of success. At this point, winning gold is all that's left for him.

In 'Throw Momma from the Train', a man who is tired of his overbearing mother comes up with a plan to swap murders with an aspiring writer. As chaos ensues, he becomes entangled in a web of mystery and paranoia. Will he be able to carry out his sinister plan or will his conscience get the best of him?

In Timecrimes, a man named Hector accidentally discovers a time machine and gets trapped in a time loop. As he tries to fix the mistakes he made, he becomes entangled in a series of mysterious events that lead to a shocking plot twist.

After a decade of estrangement, troubled actor Andrew Largeman returns home for his mother's funeral. He reconnects with old friends, meets a pathological liar named Sam, and learns to confront his emotions and live a more authentic life.