Movies and TvShows featuring "biological-parents" theme.

Switched at Birth follows two teenage girls who discover that they were switched at birth and must navigate their new lives with their biological and adoptive families. As they come to terms with their identities, they also face the challenges of being deaf and dealing with relationships, school, and their unique family dynamics.

Finding Carter is a TV show about a teenage girl named Carter who discovers that she was kidnapped as a child. She is taken in by a nice suburban family and must navigate the challenges of reuniting with her biological family while dealing with her new life. The show explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and the consequences of secrets.

Silver Spoons is a sitcom that revolves around the relationship between Ricky Stratton, a wealthy and immature man-child, and his son Edward Stratton III. Ricky, who grew up in a mansion with a wealthy father, decides to reconnect with his son and teach him important life lessons. The show explores themes of father-son relationships, wealth, and coming of age in the 1980s.

Life Unexpected (2010) is a TV show centered around a 15-year-old girl named Lux who, after spending her life in foster care, is suddenly placed in the custody of her biological parents. As Lux navigates through her new life, she must learn to balance the complexities of high school, friendships, and her relationships with her birth parents.

A middle-class woman named Bess Denyar discovers that she is adopted and is actually from a working-class family. She decides to get to know her biological parents and navigate the complexities of her new family dynamic.

Sarah Reeves Merrin adjusts to her new job and new life in New York City, while trying to learn more about her biological parents.

Like Father, Like Son (2013) is a Japanese drama film that explores the theme of fatherhood and family relationships. The plot revolves around two families who discover that their six-year-old sons were swapped at birth. The film delves into the emotional journey of the two sets of parents as they navigate the complexities and challenges of raising a child who is not biologically theirs. Through this story, the film explores themes of identity, class differences, and the meaning of fatherhood.

After finding out that she fathered a child, a transgender hitwoman must balance her career and newfound responsibilities as a single mother while navigating the dangerous world of contract killing.

Freddie, a 25-year-old French woman, decides to track down her biological parents in Korea. Her journey takes unexpected turns in a country she knows so little about.

Flirting with Disaster is a comedy about a man named Mel Coplin who wants to find his birth parents. He goes on a road trip with his wife and young son, but things quickly spiral out of control as they encounter a series of eccentric characters and comedic mishaps. Along the way, Mel discovers more about himself and his own family, leading to unexpected revelations and hilarious situations.

Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport is a documentary that tells the story of the Kindertransport rescue mission, which transported thousands of Jewish children from Nazi-occupied territories to safety in England during World War II. The film focuses on the experiences and memories of the survivors, recounting their journeys, the challenges they faced, and the impact the Kindertransport had on their lives. It explores themes of resilience, hope, and the enduring power of human kindness in the face of darkness and intolerance.

Stockholm, Pennsylvania tells the story of a young woman named Leia, who was kidnapped as a child and spent 17 years in captivity. Upon being rescued, she struggles to adjust to life outside and reconnect with her biological parents. Leia's deep bond with her captor makes her torn between her new life and the only one she has ever known.

Julia always said that her upbringing as a biological child in a foster family was a happy time. But something is wrong. In The Foster Family, we follow director Julia's journey back in time, where she, together with her parents Ewa and Lennart and the foster child Patrik, recollect the shocking events that changed their lives over thirty years ago. The children are at the center of this strong, touching and warm documentary about a system where you can love, but not too much.

The Face on the Milk Carton is a drama movie based on the novel of the same name. The story follows a teenage girl who sees her own face on a milk carton and starts questioning her identity and family relationships. As she delves deeper into her past, she uncovers a shocking truth about her biological parents and the circumstances surrounding her kidnapping. The movie also explores themes of teenage identity, love, and the struggles of adolescence. With the upcoming prom, the protagonist must confront her past and decide who she truly is.

Road movie about two brothers who drive to Texas to find out the truth behind their parents.

In the collective imagination, international adoption evokes images of children being saved from a life of destitution in poorer countries by being adopted by families in Europe or America. But the reality that has emerged is one of child trafficking, falsified documents and governments around the world turning a blind eye.

Surrogacy is fast becoming one of the major issues of the 21st century—celebrities and everyday people are increasingly using surrogates to build their families. But the practice is fraught with complex implications for women, children, and families. What is the impact on the women who serve as surrogates and on the children who are born from surrogacy? In what ways might money complicate things? What about altruistic surrogacy done for a family member or close friend? Is surrogacy a beautiful, loving act or does it simply degrade pregnancy to a service and a baby to a product? Can we find a middle ground? Should we even look for one? From The Center for Bioethics and Culture, producers of the award-winning Eggsploitation (2010, 2013), and Anonymous Father’s Day (2011), Breeders: A Subclass of Women? explores this important issue, talking with surrogates, physicians, psychologists, and activists across the political and ideological spectrum.

Prodigal Sons (2008) follows Kimberl, a transgender woman, as she returns to her hometown of Helena, Montana for her high school reunion. The documentary explores her complex relationships with her adoptive family and showcases the struggles she faces due to prejudice and trauma.

Thanks to DNA, this documentary establishes the identity of Marilyn's biological father, thus revealing her new paternal family, 60 years after the icon's death.