Movies and TvShows featuring "beaten-up" theme.
Greek general Themistocles leads the charge against invading Persian forces led by Xerxes and Artemisia. Themistocles seeks help from Sparta and faces the challenge of defeating a much larger Persian navy. He must also confront his own personal demons and make difficult choices to protect Greece.
In 1920, during the British Raj, administrator Scott Buxton and his wife Catherine abduct Malli, a young girl from the Gond tribe. Komaram Bheem, the tribe's guardian, disguises himself as a Muslim man named Akhtar and embarks on a journey to rescue her. A.Rama Raju, an officer in the Indian Imperial Police, and Bheem unite to save a boy from a train wreck, sparking a friendship between the two. As they grow close, they uncover Scott's intention to kill Malli. Raju, torn between his loyalty to the police and his pro-nationalistic background, seeks to save his friend and rectify his own actions. Together, they defy the colonial authorities, ignite a rebellion, and execute Scott. In the end, Bheem asks Raju to provide education to him and his community.
A religious mystery protected by a secret society is discovered after a murder in the Louvre. Clues lead to the existence of the Holy Grail and a secret that could undermine the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
After the death of his brother, Lee Chandler is tasked with looking after his teenage nephew. As they navigate their grief and try to rebuild their lives, they face challenges, confront their past, and learn to find solace in their new reality.
Batman: The Killing Joke (2016) is an animated movie based on the graphic novel of the same name. The story delves into the dark descent of the Joker into madness and his twisted attempt to corrupt and torment Batman. The movie explores themes of cruelty, justice, and the blurred line between hero and villain.
Accident Man (2018) tells the story of Mike Fallon, an assassin known for making his hits look like accidents. When his ex-girlfriend is murdered, Mike sets out to find her killer and avenge her death. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he becomes a target himself, forcing him to use his deadly skills to survive.
Bruce Robertson, a corrupt cop with bipolar disorder, uses manipulation to try to win back his family and secure a promotion, all while struggling with his own mental health.
In 'Deadgirl' (2008), two high school boys discover a naked and chained female zombie in an abandoned mental asylum. One of the boys becomes obsessed with her and uses her as a sex slave, while the other struggles with his friend's depravity. The film explores themes of sexual abuse, violence, and the dark side of human nature.
Set in the 1930s during the Prohibition era, a young gangster seeks love, revenge, and power while navigating the dangerous world of organized crime.
Much Loved is a drama that explores the lives of prostitutes in Morocco, delving into the themes of prostitution, rape, police corruption, and the complexities of personal relationships in a conservative society.
In this film, a wanted criminal poses as a nurse to hide from the police while trying to escape. He forms a bond with a young boy and a stranger, leading to a risky plan to rob a post office. As the police close in, the group faces violence, betrayal, and a tense police chase.
Four troubled youths hold a gas station hostage, leading to a violent confrontation with the police and a game of stripping for their lives.
A teenage girl named Barbara escapes from the harsh realities of school and her troubled family life by retreating into a fantasy world where she battles giants. With the help of her new friend Sophia, Barbara learns to face her fears and cope with loss.
Mitchel, a man recently released from prison, tries to escape his criminal past in London. However, he gets pulled back into the dangerous world of crime when he becomes involved with a reclusive actress and a ruthless gangster.
Twelve-year old Theo plays for a local soccer club and has enough talent to eventually go pro. But his father has been on a self-destructive spiral ever since he started drinking and got divorced, and Theo feels powerless and anxious as he watches his dad slowly destroying his own life. But he refuses to give up on him. When a recruiter for a prestigious British club takes notice of him, Theo sees an opportunity to rekindle his father’s hope, but despite all his efforts he is not selected. So he decides to lie and say he was, hoping to make his father happy and proud. Theo’s dad is so overjoyed that he puts all his heart into helping his son prepare for “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” gradually regaining his taste for life and motivation for the future. Until the lie reaches unforeseen proportions and completely spins out of control. Thankfully, Theo’s little lie has already operated big change and generated so much hope, that life is able to get back on track. Only better!
The Clan is a movie based on a true story about a family in Argentina who kidnaps people for ransom during the 1980s. The film explores the dynamics within the crime family and the aftermath of living under a military dictatorship.
In Crime Busters, two friends who are unemployed find themselves taking on the role of crime-fighting heroes after a series of events. They stumble upon a plot involving a corrupt boss and must use their wits and unconventional methods to bring him to justice. With plenty of action, comedy, and adventure, Crime Busters keeps audiences entertained from start to finish.
Set in the industrial town of Nottingham, England, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning follows the story of Arthur, a young factory worker who rebels against the conventions of his working-class life. Arthur engages in an extramarital affair with a married woman, embarks on a love triangle, and confronts the challenges of being a working-class youth in post-war Britain. The film portrays the complexities of relationships, the impact of societal norms, and the desire for personal freedom.
Jigarthanda is a dark comedy film that revolves around a filmmaker, who is tasked with making a movie about a real-life gangster. As he delves deeper into the world of crime, he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and violence.
After being deceived by the woman he loves, a finance agent travels to India to retrieve his money from her influential father, a powerful MP and industrialist. He exposes financial fraud, fights against corruption, and rallies the public to boycott banks.