Movies and TvShows featuring "betrayal-by-best-friend" theme.

Cambridge Spies is a TV show based on the true story of four young men - Anthony Blunt, Guy Burgess, Kim Philby, and Donald Maclean - who were recruited as spies by the British Secret Service during World War II. The show explores their double lives, their betrayal of their country, and the personal and political consequences they faced.

In The Yards, an ex-con named Leo returns to his old neighborhood in Queens, New York City, and gets involved in a web of corruption and crime. He is manipulated by his stepfather and ends up being framed for a murder he did not commit. Leo must navigate the dangerous world of corrupt politicians, mobsters, and street demonstrations to clear his name and stay alive.

After returning from his military service in Afghanistan, a marine suffering from PTSD finds himself in an alternate reality where he must search for his kidnapped son in a post-apocalyptic world.

Becket is a historical drama based on the true story of King Henry II and his close friend and confidant, Thomas Becket. The film explores their complicated relationship as Becket rises to power and becomes the Archbishop of Canterbury, challenging the control and authority of the king. It delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, friendship, and the struggle between religious and political power.

In the midst of the San Francisco gold rush, a man's obsession with wealth and the desire for more leads to his downfall.

Breathe is a gripping drama that follows the story of a teenage girl who becomes entangled in a web of betrayal, murder, and psychological torment after her friendship with a classmate takes a sinister turn. Set against the backdrop of a high school, the film explores themes of friendship conflict, humiliation, and the devastating consequences of lies and betrayal. As the protagonist's world unravels, she must navigate a troubling path filled with danger and uncertainty.

Kat and Borja appear to be a perfect couple, but as in every marriage they keep secrets, lies and infidelities that will come to light the night an unexpected visitor arrives.

After losing his job, Thomas returns to his hometown and befriends a wealthy couple. However, as he becomes entangled in their troubled marriage, he finds himself drawn into a murder plot.

After being released from prison, a man finds himself in debt to a dangerous gangster. He must navigate through a series of chaotic and comedic events to pay off his debt and stay alive.

Dating the Enemy follows two very different people whose relationship is on the rocks. When they wake up one morning to find they have switched bodies, each is forced to adapt to the other's life for a day. Through this experience, they come to understand and appreciate each other more.

One Wild Moment is a French sex comedy that explores the complicated relationships between adults and teenagers, specifically focusing on a man-gold girl romance during a summer vacation in Saint-Tropez. The film delves into themes of coming-of-age, extramarital affairs, and betrayal, while also capturing the vibrant atmosphere of the Mediterranean Sea.

The Wicked Lady is a gothic drama about a woman named Barbara who leads a double life. By day, she is a respected society lady, but at night, she becomes a masked robber known as The Wicked Lady. She is joined by her partner-in-crime, Captain Jackson, as they plan and execute a series of daring highway robberies. However, Barbara's actions become more ruthless and violent, leading to betrayal and tragedy.

Carol feels, for whatever reason, that her husband, John, has grown indifferent to her, and is on a quest to find out why, suspecting another woman. She sees the family physician, Dr. Swope, first and then hires a private detective. Her own sleuthing is more effective and she devises a plan; having long been pursued by Eric, she apparently accedes and accompanies him to an apartment and, per her plan, enter the wrong one. There, they find Carol's best friend, Charlotte, and John hiding in a closet. The latter, showing more nerve than good sense, goes into a rage and berates Carol for her apparent philandering. The battle continues at home, where their daughter Janet informs them that because of them, she and Paul have given up on the idea of marriage, but are going away together, anyway. Carol and John trail them to a hotel and find them in twin beds, whereupon John, armed with a fire-ax, summons a justice of the peace and demands a fire-ax version of a shotgun wedding.