Movies and TvShows featuring "anti-authority" theme.

M*A*S*H is a comedy-drama TV show set during the Korean War. It follows a team of doctors and nurses stationed at a Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (MASH) in South Korea. The show explores the personal and professional lives of the staff as they cope with the challenges of war and find humor in the midst of tragedy.

In 1963, a Korean War veteran named McMurphy pleads insanity to avoid hard labor and is transferred to a mental institution. He becomes a leader among the patients and opposes the tyrannical nurse who suppresses them. The battle between McMurphy and the nurse escalates, leading to tragic consequences.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off is about a popular high school student who decides to take a day off from school and goes to extreme lengths to make it happen. He convinces his girlfriend and best friend to spend the day in Chicago, visiting various landmarks and having fun. However, his sister and the school principal are determined to catch him in his lie. The day involves a stolen Ferrari, a parade, and a near run-in with his family. In the end, Ferris outwits his pursuers and imparts some wisdom about enjoying life.

George Nada, a homeless laborer, discovers a secret group manipulating society through subliminal messaging. With a pair of special sunglasses, Nada can now see the truth and must fight against the alien-controlled human collaborators. As he uncovers the conspiracy, Nada teams up with a resistance group to expose the aliens and their plan.

After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band. Dewey forms a band with his students and helps them embrace their talents and overcome their insecurities. They sneak out of school to audition for a competition and deceive the organizers to let them perform. However, Dewey's true identity is revealed, but he apologizes and leaves. The students decide to perform at the competition on their own, impressing everyone and gaining support from their parents. Dewey continues to coach them and rediscover his passion for rock music.

In Smokey and the Bandit, a professional driver and his friend are hired to transport a shipment of illegal Coors beer from Texas to Georgia within a strict time limit. As they embark on their journey, they find themselves chased by a relentless sheriff and encounter various obstacles along the way.

Saikano is a story about a high school couple, Chise and Shuji, who are deeply in love. However, their lives are torn apart when Chise becomes a super weapon in a war between nations. As the war progresses, Chise's powers increase and her humanity deteriorates, leaving Shuji to grapple with the loss of the girl he loves.

Mark, a shy teenager living in Phoenix, Arizona, discovers his voice and rebellion through a pirate radio station he sets up in his parents' basement. As he gains popularity, he becomes the voice of a generation and inspires a group of troubled teens to stand up against authority. Along the way, Mark navigates the challenges of adolescence, self-discovery, and secret identities.

Viva Maria! is a comedy adventure film set in the early 1900s. It follows the story of two vaudeville performers named Maria who become involved in a revolution in a fictional country. The film parodies the spaghetti western genre and explores themes of rebellion and female empowerment.

The Decline of Western Civilization is a documentary film that explores the punk rock subculture in 1970s Los Angeles. It features live performances, interviews with punk rockers, and insight into the raw and rebellious nature of the movement. The film showcases the struggles, self-destructiveness, and anti-establishment attitudes of the punk bands, while giving viewers a glimpse into the intense and chaotic atmosphere of the punk rock scene.

White Lightning is a 1973 action crime drama film about a Southern lawman who goes undercover to catch moonshiners and seeks revenge for the murder of his brother. The film features car chases, shootouts, violence, and a thrilling showdown.

In the Russian Empire, a labor strike erupts as workers protest against their exploitative working conditions, corruption, and the cruelty inflicted upon animals. The rebellion grows in intensity, leading to a fierce fight for workers' rights and justice. Amidst the turmoil, the working class is pushed to the edge, suffering from starvation and social unrest. The movie explores themes of class struggle, anti-capitalism, and the oppressive nature of the Tsarist regime.

We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists is a documentary film that focuses on the rise of the hacktivist group Anonymous, exploring their influence and impact on various social and political issues. The film delves into their motivations, methods, and the wide-ranging effects of their actions.

The Trial of Joan of Arc tells the story of the 15th-century French heroine, Joan of Arc, who is falsely accused of witchcraft, making a deal with Satan, and other crimes. Despite her strength, conviction, and bravery, Joan faces a rigged trial and is ultimately burned alive. The film explores themes of rebellion, anti-authority, political corruption, and religious fundamentalism.

Taking Off is a 1971 movie that follows the story of a couple who become involved in a search for their missing daughter. The movie explores themes of anti-establishment, drug culture, and societal norms prevalent in the 1970s. It combines comedy and drama to depict the couple's journey to find their daughter and the challenges they face along the way.

The Atomic Cafe is a documentary film that focuses on the history and impact of nuclear warfare. It covers topics such as the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the testing of nuclear weapons at Bikini Atoll, the Cold War, and the fear of a nuclear apocalypse. The film uses a mix of archival footage, government propaganda, and humorous clips to examine the culture surrounding the nuclear age.

Hated: GG Allin & The Murder Junkies is a biography documentary that delves into the shocking and self-destructive life of punk rock musician GG Allin. Known for his extreme stage performances, outrageous behavior, and controversial lyrics, GG Allin became a symbol of hate and self-destruction in the music industry.

A veteran of the war in Iraq, and self-proclaimed American Patriot, becomes convinced that the federal government is setting him up as the fall guy in a soon-to-be terrorist attack on American soil ~ yet his reactions to the paranoia unmistakably parallel that of a would-be terrorist. At once controversial and definitive, vehemently proactive, and overwhelmingly relevant in a political climate charged with uncertainties, Person of Interest gives voice to a disenfranchised generation of soldiers, while bravely prodding at the seams of homegrown terrorism in the United States.

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Berkeley in the Sixties is a documentary film that examines the social and political activism that took place in Berkeley, California during the 1960s. It explores the campus movements, the Vietnam War protests, and the fight for civil rights. Through interviews, archive footage, and stock footage, the film captures the spirit of the time and the significant role that Berkeley played in the counterculture movement and the larger social changes happening in the United States.