Movies and TvShows featuring "authoritarian" theme.
In Jackson, Mississippi during the civil rights movement, aspiring author Skeeter Phelan decides to write a book about the lives of the African American maids who work for white families. As she delves into their stories, she exposes the hardships they face on a daily basis due to racial segregation and discrimination.
In the midst of the Auschwitz concentration camp, Rudolf Höss, the commandant, and his wife Hedwig, work to create a perfect life for their family in a house and garden adjacent to the camp. They face the horrors of the Holocaust alongside the constant struggle for normalcy and happiness.
Count Alexander Rostov finds himself going from riches to rags following the Russian revolution. A Soviet tribunal banishes him to the attic room of an opulent hotel, where, oblivious to the world outside, he discovers the true value of friendship, family and love.
A prison guard on death row discovers an inmate, John Coffey, who has the power to heal. As he forms a bond with John, he tries to save him from being executed.
During the early years of the U.S. space program, a team of female African-American mathematicians at NASA play a vital role in assisting with calculations and ensuring the success of space missions. They face racial segregation and gender discrimination, but their brilliance and determination ultimately help them overcome these obstacles and make significant contributions to the space program.
In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, runners, must battle killers for their freedom. By 2017, the world economy has collapsed, and food, oil, and other natural resources are all in short supply. Unable to meet the needs of the general public, the U.S. government has likewise collapsed and given way to an iron-fisted police state divided into paramilitary zones...
In a world where families are limited to one child due to overpopulation, a set of identical septuplets must avoid being put to a long sleep by the government and dangerous infighting while investigating the disappearance of one of their own. In 2073, overpopulation causes a worldwide crisis. A strict one-child policy is enforced by the Child Allocation Bureau. When multiple children are born to one mother, all but the eldest are put into cryosleep. Karen Settman dies when she gives birth to identical stippled sisters. Their grandfather Terrence names them after the days of the week and trains them to pose as a single individual named after their mother. To safeguard their secret, Terrence ensures they share information at a meeting on a daily basis and replicates any accident that affects one of the sisters' physical appearance. The sisters develop a system of wigs and makeup to cover any identifying features. Terrence reminds them of the importance of going out only one at a time, and that what happens to one of them must happen to all of them. When Thursday breaks the rules by going out on a day that isn't hers, she injures one of her fingers, severing it at the first knuckle. A disappointed Terrence is forced to remove the same portion of finger from all the girls to maintain a single appearance, starting with Monday. Decades later, the sisters have all managed to survive without suspicion...
Paul Rusesabagina, a hotel manager, shelters over a thousand Tutsi refugees during their struggle against the Hutu militia in war-torn Rwanda.
In the year 3978, an astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet where highly intelligent apes rule and humans are slaves. The crew members, led by Colonel George Taylor, navigate a dangerous and divided ape society as they try to survive and unravel the truth about their new world. With themes of survival, dystopia, and the struggle for freedom, Planet of the Apes (1968) is a classic sci-fi adventure that explores the dark side of human nature and the consequences of our actions.
In a future where genetic engineering determines social class, Vincent, a genetically inferior man, impersonates a genetically superior person to become an astronaut. As he prepares for his mission to Saturn's moon Titan, a murder investigation puts his identity at risk. With the help of his co-worker Irene, Vincent evades security and uncovers the truth behind the murder. In the end, he proves that determination and willpower can overcome genetic discrimination and achieve success.
2068: in a dystopic Milan, a simple watchmaker called Adrian takes on a corrupt regime, assuming various identities with the aim of awakening popular consciences.
After a car crash, a famous author is rescued by his number one fan, who turns out to be an obsessive and abusive captor.
In the year 2054, PreCrime police use 'PreCogs' to stop future crimes. When John is framed for a murder he didn't commit, he must uncover the truth to clear his name.
Set in the early 20th century, 'The Color Purple' tells the story of Celie Harris, a young African-American woman who endures various forms of abuse and oppression, including violence, racism, and sexism. Despite the struggles, Celie discovers her self-worth, builds relationships, and finds her own voice.
A Danish family goes on vacation in Tuscany and befriends a Dutch couple. They accept an invitation to visit the Dutch couple's remote rural house in the Netherlands. However, their pleasant weekend turns dark as the hosts display passive-aggressive behavior, abusive treatment of their son, and manipulation of the guests. The situation escalates when the hosts cross boundaries and reveal their true intentions of murder and abduction. The Danish family must fight for their lives and escape the evil couple's clutches.
Nitta Sayuri, a young Japanese girl, is sold into servitude by her parents. She enters the world of geisha and rises to become one of the most famous in Japan.
A lawyer accidentally receives key evidence to a politically motivated crime, making him a target of corrupt politicians and the NSA. He teams up with an underground journalist and a retired NSA agent to clear his name and expose the truth.
A photographer moves with her husband to a seemingly perfect suburban town called Stepford, where the women are beautiful and submissive robots created by their husbands.
In a future of mass surveillance and political repression, Winston Smith begins a forbidden love affair amidst the constant surveillance and manipulation of the Party.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) tells the story of a Southern family gathering to celebrate the birthday of patriarch Big Daddy Pollitt. As they come together, the family members confront their own personal demons and struggles, such as a failing marriage, alcoholism, and the fear of dying. The tension rises as secrets are revealed and the family tries to maintain appearances in the face of their own inner conflicts.