Movies and TvShows featuring "boarder" theme.

The Torkelsons is a heartwarming sitcom that follows the life of a single mother, Millicent Torkelson, and her large family in a small town. The show explores the challenges and joys of raising a family, dealing with financial difficulties, and navigating relationships. With a mix of comedy and drama, The Torkelsons highlights the strong bonds between family members and the importance of love and support.

Touka Gettan is set in the land of Kamitsumihara, where traces of magic and legend can still be seen. The land has been under the protection of the Kamiazuma clan since it was founded. The story revolves around Tōka Kamiazuma, the main protagonist, and his encounter with a young girl named Momoka Kawakabe who comes to stay with the clan. Their meeting sets off a chain of events that will bring an ancient legend to life.

Me and Mrs. C is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from June 21, 1986 to July 4, 1987. The series stars Peg Murray as Mrs. Conklin, a money-strapped widow who, in order to avoid moving in with her son, decides to take a boarder into her picture-postcard suburban home, and Misha McK as Gerri Kilgore, the young black female boarder with a criminal record.

Micawber is a 2001 ITV comedy drama series starring David Jason. It was written by John Sullivan, based upon the character of Wilkins Micawber from Charles Dickens' novel David Copperfield, although the storylines were original. Sullivan had originally written an adaptation of Dickens' novel which was rejected by the BBC in favour of the 1999 Adrian Hodges adaptation. It was broadcast in four parts, the first part on Boxing Day 2001 and starred a number of well-known British actors and actresses. Notably, the first episode was scheduled against the BBC's sitcom Only Fools and Horses, also starring Jason and written by Sullivan.

A young drifter named Joe becomes involved in a murder investigation after he discovers a woman's body in the river. As the investigation unfolds, Joe's dark past and complicated relationships are revealed.

In the aftermath of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, a woman named Mary Surratt is charged as a conspirator. As the trial unfolds, her lawyer and a Union war hero work to uncover the truth and save her from being executed.

A successful surgeon and his wife's life takes a dark turn as they are targeted by a mysterious and manipulative woman, leading to a series of shocking revelations and a fight for survival.

Germinal is a dramatic film set in the late 1800s during the industrial revolution in France. It follows the struggles of a group of coal miners as they face oppressive working conditions, poverty, and social unrest. The story focuses on Etienne Lantier, a mechanic who joins the miners in their fight for better rights and living conditions. Along the way, he becomes involved in a forbidden romance and witnesses the harsh realities of the mining industry. Germinal explores themes of class struggle, inequality, and the power of collective action.

The ever-growing popularity of Gina Lollobrigida was a decided box-office asset when the Italian La Provinciale was distributed to the U.S. as The Wayward Wife. Lollobrigida acquits herself quite nicely in the tensely dramatic role of a much-put-upon small-town girl named Cemma. Seduced by a lad who turns out to be a relative, Cemma is tossed out of her home. Seeking security, she impulsively marries bookish science professor Franco Vagnuzzi (Gabriele Ferzetti). Bored by her marriage, Cemma doesn't realize the true value of her loving husband until it's almost too late. The original 118-minute run time was reduced for U.S. release.

A landlady suspects her lodger, who exhibits strange behavior, may be the notorious 'Avenger', a serial killer targeting blonde women in London. As the lodger's relationship with the landlady's daughter grows, suspicions and tensions rise. A suspenseful and mysterious thriller set in the foggy streets of London.

Inspired by true-life events, this is the sobering story of the Williams family and their process of coping with an adopted child suffering from Reactive Attachment Disorder.

Holy Man is a comedy film from 1998 that follows the story of a TV shopping network employee who encounters a charismatic and mysterious man with extraordinary powers. As this enigmatic figure becomes a star on the network, he teaches the employees and the audience important life lessons. The film explores themes of media coverage, the price of fame, and the influence of television on society.

After his high school drama department faces budget cuts, an eccentric teacher writes and directs a politically incorrect musical sequel to Hamlet, causing chaos and controversy in the school community.

White Mama is a drama movie set in New York City, focusing on a white mother who struggles to survive in a poverty-stricken neighborhood. She forms unexpected friendships and navigates race relations while dealing with issues such as eviction, trust, and responsibility. With determination, grit, and dignity, she fights to protect her family and find a better life for her son.

Raymart Santiago stars as the title character of this thrilling biopic that chronicles a local thief’s action-packed reputation by emulating an infamous American gangster. When shady officials try to test him, he makes sure to show them that he’s more than just a namesake.

In 1934, 10-year-old Kit Kittredge lives in Cincinnati with her father, who has lost his car dealership due to the Great Depression. Kit's mother and older brother have gone to find work, leaving Kit to take care of their home and boarders. When the family's money is stolen, Kit decides to investigate the case and become a reporter. Along her journey, Kit encounters various challenges and forms unlikely friendships while trying to uncover the truth.

Allan Kolman, a man with psychosomatic blindness, becomes the prime suspect in a fire that claims the life of his father and leaves his sister disfigured. As he tries to regain his eyesight and prove his innocence, he uncovers a web of deception and betrayal.

When her cheating husband has a debilitating stroke, a woman invites her lover to move in with them.

Cloudburst is a road movie about two old lesbians who escape from a nursing home in Maine and drive to Canada to get married. Along the way, they pick up a young hitchhiker and encounter various obstacles and conflicts. The film explores themes of long-term relationships, gay and lesbian love, and the challenges faced by the elderly in society.

In 1917, Elizabeth defies her wealthy parents by running off and marrying Horace Robedaux, a young man of humble prospects. Her parents have not spoken to her since - even though the couple lives in a rooming house nearby, they are struggling financially, and she is pregnant.