Movies and TvShows featuring "attempted-kidnapping" theme.
After accidentally breaking a statue of the guardian god of the Asakusa district, middle school students Kazuki, Toi and Enta are transformed into kappas -creatures from japanese folklore- by Keppi, self-proclaimed prince of the Kappa Kingdom. If they want to regain their human form, they must collect the five Dishes of Hope for him, which fulfill the wishes of whoever possesses them. To do so, they will fight against the kappa-zombies and extract their "shirikodama", the mythical organ containing humans' deepest desires. Two policemen, Reo and Mabu, are the ones behind this evil scheme, turning humans into zombies as agents of the Otter Empire, enemy of the Kappa Kingdom since ancient times. In the guise of "Kappazon, Inc.", they control society by manipulating the desires of the masses for their own goals. To succeed in their mission, the boys must be connected through the "Sarazanmai", revealing their most intimate secrets in the process...
A former cop and his interracial family run a safe house in the Lake District of England. Their peaceful life is disrupted when they become entangled in a dangerous web of crime, putting their family's safety at risk. As they navigate the dangers of their new life, they must confront their haunted pasts and overcome their own personal demons.
In Home Alone 4, a mischievous child named Kevin uses his wit and creativity to protect his home from a couple of bumbling burglars who try to break in during Christmas. With a remote-controlled house and various booby traps, Kevin unleashes hilariously chaotic situations that test the burglars' resolve.
The story of the first manned flight into space, supervised by Professor Bernard Quatermass of the British Experimental Rocket Group. When the spaceship that carried the first successful crew returns to Earth, two of the three astronauts are missing, and the third is behaving strangely. It becomes apparent that an alien presence entered the ship during its flight, and Quatermass and his associates must prevent the alien from destroying the world.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari is a 1920 silent horror film that tells the story of Dr. Caligari, a sinister hypnotist, who uses a sleepwalking patient named Cesare to commit murders. The film is famous for its groundbreaking visual style and twist ending.
In 1930s France, a young delinquent named Jean is drawn into the world of organized crime. After being imprisoned and forced to work in a prison workshop, Jean becomes entangled with a mafia boss and is tasked with removing landmines. As he navigates the dangerous underworld, Jean forms unexpected friendships and uncovers shocking secrets. With his life on the line, Jean must find a way to escape from prison and stay alive.
After the death of his wife, a widowed grandfather gets into a custody battle for his biracial granddaughter with her paternal grandmother, highlighting the challenges of race relations and family relationships.
Babysitter Gin Shimochiai's wish is to deliver love to children and parents! Gin, a man dressed as an English maiden inspired by her childhood nanny and the story of Mary Poppins, established a babysitting agency solving the problems of parents from different families in his own way.
After being away from his mother for three years, a young man returns home to find her involved with a new boyfriend. Little does he know, his mother's new boyfriend is an undercover FBI agent trying to catch an art thief. He is forced to go undercover as his mother's boyfriend to help catch the thief and reunite with his mother.
In Miami, two bumbling cops stumble upon a bank robbery in progress and get involved in a web of corruption and deceit. As they dig deeper, they uncover a cold case and must navigate through dangerous situations to solve the crime.
When fashion designer Marilla Brown meets sports writer Mike Hagen, they fall in love despite their clashing lifestyles. Their relationship is tested when Marilla's ex-boyfriend tries to sabotage their wedding.
A young Australian woman goes to India and becomes involved with a cult led by an Indian guru. The woman's family hires a cult deprogrammer to bring her back to reality, but their efforts lead to unexpected consequences.
Disorder follows an ex-soldier with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who takes a job as a bodyguard for a wealthy man. As he tries to protect his client and his family, he becomes increasingly paranoid and starts experiencing hallucinations. His anxiety is heightened when he discovers a potential threat and must navigate the world of surveillance and deception to unravel the truth.
Follows the journey of a 90-year-old atheist and the quirky characters that inhabit his off-the-map desert town. He finds himself at the precipice of life, thrust into a journey of self-exploration.
The Brave Little Toaster and his friends embark on a daring mission to rescue a lost friend. Along the way, they encounter a computer virus, a car chase, and a veterinary hospital.
After Adam inherits a country house from his great uncle, he and his friend Rufus decide to spend the summer there instead of abroad. An odd assortment of 'house guests' turns up through different means and it's an uneasy mix at best. A decade afterwards, the bodies of a young woman and an infant are discovered in the woods behind the house. As the police investigate, they naturally look to Adam as former owner of the house, and what happened all those years before starts to catch up with him.
Sisters is a gripping crime drama about two sisters who find themselves entangled in the dark underworld of organized crime. As they navigate the treacherous landscape, they must confront their complicated relationship and confront the consequences of their choices. The movie explores themes of sibling rivalry, family loyalty, and the devastating effects of violence.
Unable to handle the taking of his kingdom by an Indian Government decree, the Maharaja kills himself. His son, Jaipal, takes over as the Maharaja, turns rebel, and refuses to hand over his title and kingdom to the Government. It is in this background that Police Superintendent Dhirendra Singh assumes his duties.
In 'The Sweet Life,' two strangers meet and form an unlikely bond as they make a suicide pact. However, they decide to embark on a road trip together instead, in an effort to fulfill their bucket lists and find meaning in their lives. Along the way, they encounter various adventures and obstacles, leading them to question their initial decision and discover the sweetness of life.
Kaavalan is a story about a man named Bhoomi who becomes a bodyguard for a woman named Meera. As he protects her from various dangers, he starts developing feelings for her. However, Meera is already engaged to another man, and Bhoomi must find a way to win her heart. Along the way, Bhoomi faces several challenges and discovers the true meaning of love.