Movies and TvShows featuring "bird-in-a-cage" theme.

A linguist named Louise Banks is recruited by the military to help establish communication with extraterrestrial beings who have arrived on Earth in twelve spacecraft. As Louise learns their language, she starts to have visions of a little girl. The team discovers that the aliens' message is misunderstood, and they must race against time to prevent a potential global conflict. Louise also learns that her ability to see into the future is a result of the aliens' language, and she uses this knowledge to convince China to call off an attack. In the end, Louise decides to have a baby despite knowing its tragic fate.

During the Vietnam War, a man becomes infatuated with a woman and engages in a secret affair while dealing with the hardships of military life. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of obsession.

A young solicitor, Arthur Kipps, is assigned to prepare a large house for sale on a marsh. He discovers that the estate is haunted by the ghost of a woman seeking revenge against the villagers. With the help of a couple who have also lost a child, Arthur investigates the history of the estate and the secrets it holds.

The story follows the legendary martial artist Wong Fei-hung as he battles foreign forces and Triad gangs in order to protect his homeland and preserve Chinese culture.

In 1936, a man discovers the dark secrets of a Nazi occult experiment in rural West Virginia. Seeking revenge, he must confront vampires, necromancers, and a quest for immortality.

In 'You Can't Take It with You,' the Sycamore family lives a carefree and eccentric life in New York City. When their daughter Alice falls in love with Tony Kirby, the son of a rich snob, chaos and hilarious situations ensue. The Sycamores' quirky habits clash with the conservative Kirby family, leading to misunderstandings, lies, and a series of coincidences. Through it all, love and friendship prevail, reminding us of the importance of staying true to oneself.

In 1890s London, a hedonistic painter named Dorian Gray makes a Faustian bargain to trade his soul for eternal youth. As he continues to live a life of debauchery, his portrait ages and becomes a hideous reflection of his sins, while he remains eternally young and untouched by the passage of time. The painting becomes a symbol of his moral decay and the consequences of his actions.

Based on a novel, Morituri follows the story of a disgraced officer forced to impersonate an SS officer and embark on a dangerous mission. He must join a German cargo ship, navigate sabotage attempts, and disarm Nazi saboteurs to ultimately complete the secret mission.

After a quiet period following the closure of the agency, Greg plans to propose to Flo. However, he must first introduce her to his crooked father and ex-actress mother. With no other option, Greg reopens the agency to find fake parents and navigate through comedic chaos.

Set in Russia, a former World War Two sniper takes matters into his own hands when his granddaughter is brutally raped. Seeking justice, he becomes a vigilante and seeks revenge against the perpetrators.

Following the events of Hatchet, Marybeth tracks down Victor Crowley, the deformed killer responsible for the Hatchet massacre. With the help of a voodoo priestess, Marybeth embarks on a mission for revenge, not knowing the true horror that awaits her.

Five Corners is a crime drama set in New York City in the 1960s. The story revolves around a woman, Linda, who is being stalked by a jealous boyfriend and a mentally ill man. The plot also explores themes of love, prison, theft, and the city's social and political climate during that time period.

Set on a riverboat in the United States, Show Boat tells the story of life on board, including love, miscegenation, and the challenges faced by the crew. The film explores the themes of racial division and love against all odds.

Cat People tells the story of a young Serbian-born woman named Irena Dubrovna who believes that she is a descendant of a race of people who can turn into cats when aroused. When she meets and falls in love with an American man named Oliver Reed, she struggles with her fears of intimacy and the realization that she may harm him if they consummate their marriage. As their relationship becomes more complicated, Irena's jealousy and supernatural abilities start to take a toll on both her and Oliver's lives. The film explores themes of sexuality, identity, and fear of intimacy.

Duncan's life takes a bizarre turn when he discovers that the severe stomach problems he's been experiencing are actually caused by a demon living inside his intestines. As the demon comes out to exact revenge on those who have wronged Duncan, he must find a way to control it before it destroys his life and relationships.

Ram Jaane is a former street gangster who becomes a symbol of hope and self-sacrifice. Set in the slums of Mumbai, the movie explores themes of friendship, love, and redemption, as Ram Jaane battles against corruption and injustice.

Serial is a satirical comedy that takes place in 1970s Marin County, California. It follows the story of various characters who get involved with a new-age religious cult, leading to humorous and chaotic situations. The film explores themes of religion, relationships, and societal norms through a humorous lens.

Mark and Mary's meet-cute happens at a neighborhood drug store, where she is busy buying a pregnancy test, and he has to make an effort to remind her they met in college. After asking her out, he accompanies her as she takes the test, and upon it showing negative, she agrees to a date. One year later, they have fallen deeply, passionately, head over heels in love, and their whirlwind romance leads to marriage. So when Mary suddenly requests they open their relationship to “ethical non-monogamy”, Mark is taken by surprise, but agrees to try it. And that's where this story really begins.

In The Breaking Point, a fisherman named Harry Morgan gets caught up in a series of events involving blackmail, human trafficking, and a femme fatale. As he navigates the treacherous waters of his life, he must make difficult choices that could change everything for him.

When Miss Marple's friend is accused of murdering a wealthy man, she sets out to prove their innocence through her detective skills. As she investigates, she unravels a web of deception, disguises, and unexpected twists.