Movies and TvShows featuring "breaking-a-rule" theme.

After being denied tenure at Harvard, Jack Griffin returns to his hometown and takes a job as a high school biology teacher. Determined to get back at his rival, he uses his students to help him seek revenge.

Big Brother is a reality game show where contestants live in a house together, isolated from the outside world. They are constantly monitored by cameras and microphones, and every move they make is recorded. Each week, the housemates nominate each other for eviction, and the viewers vote to decide who stays and who goes. The show is known for its drama, conflicts, and unexpected twists.

Celebrity Big Brother is a reality TV show where a group of celebrities live together in a specially designed house. They are isolated from the outside world and have to rely on their teamwork and shopping budget to survive. The housemates are constantly under video surveillance and have to follow the rules. They compete in various tasks and challenges, with the goal of avoiding eviction and winning the cash prize. The show includes drama, competition, alliances, and strategic gameplay.

Secret of the Wings follows the adventure of Tinker Bell as she discovers a magical secret about her past. In the frosty fairy realm, Tinker Bell must navigate through a forbidden relationship and the consequences that come with it. With the help of her fairy companions, Tinker Bell learns the true meaning of unity, friendship, and courage.

The Torture Club is about a high school fresman, Yuzuki Mamiya, who is invited to join a club where the members explore their sexuality through BDSM and torture. Yuzuki embarks on a journey of sexual exploration, breaking boundaries and discovering her own desires.

Travis Henderson, an aimless drifter, emerges from the desert and embarks on a journey to reconnect with his family. Along the way, Travis must confront his past and rediscover his place in society. It's a story of redemption, family, and the power of love.

After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band. Dewey forms a band with his students and helps them embrace their talents and overcome their insecurities. They sneak out of school to audition for a competition and deceive the organizers to let them perform. However, Dewey's true identity is revealed, but he apologizes and leaves. The students decide to perform at the competition on their own, impressing everyone and gaining support from their parents. Dewey continues to coach them and rediscover his passion for rock music.

In Suspect, a deaf-mute man becomes the prime suspect in a murder case. A dedicated public defender takes on his case and must navigate through a web of conspiracy and corruption to uncover the truth. As the trial progresses, she discovers shocking secrets that could change everything. With the help of a Vietnam War veteran and a sequestered jury, she fights against a corrupt judge and government officials to bring justice to the wrongfully accused.

In The Outsider, a police officer infiltrates a powerful drug lord's organization to seek revenge for the murder of his partner. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, he must navigate treacherous alliances and dangerous situations. Set in 1980s Marseille, France, the film explores themes of corruption, violence, and the lengths one will go to for justice.

Salaam Bombay! is a crime drama set in the bustling streets of Bombay. The story follows a young boy, forced into prostitution, as he navigates the dangerous world of drugs and red-light districts. Directed by a female filmmaker, this docudrama sheds light on the harsh realities of life in India. With an ambiguous ending, the film explores themes of growing up, poverty, and the struggle for survival.

When Santa's elf loses his magical powers, a woman named Christine helps him find them while falling in love with him. Together, they restore the spirit of Christmas and bring joy to everyone.

A Christmas feud erupts between neighbors over holiday decorations, leading to a lawsuit and religious discrimination. A determined family man takes a stand against a strict home owners association and threatens to sue, breaking the rules and challenging the prejudice.

She's the One follows two brothers, Mickey and Francis, as they navigate their complex relationships with women. Mickey is married to Hope, but he starts questioning his marriage when he meets a beautiful taxi driver named Heather. Meanwhile, Francis is engaged to Renee, but he can't resist his attraction to Molly, a former prostitute. With plenty of twists and turns, She's the One explores themes of love, infidelity, and family dynamics.

The Prayer follows a young drug addict who voluntarily commits himself to a rural rehabilitation center in the French Alps. Through hard labor, community living, and strict rules, he embarks on a journey of self-criticism and nonviolence. Along the way, he forms unlikely friendships, finds love, and learns the power of prayer.

In a post-apocalyptic future, a cyborg with a metal hand seeks revenge against an evil industrialist who exploited him. With martial arts skills and determination, he battles his way through a ruthless world to achieve justice.

Finishing School is a pre-Code drama set in a finishing school where a group of girls navigate class distinctions, deception, and romance. The film explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the consequences of breaking the rules. With an unforgettable cast of characters, Finishing School delves into the tensions and gossip that arise in a closed environment, leading to remorse, reprisal, and tattle-tales. As the story unfolds, the film touches upon issues of race, snobbery, and the challenges faced by women in the 1930s. This pre-Code gem showcases the struggle for autonomy and the price one pays for breaking societal norms.

After a mysterious disappearance leaves a small town without any adults, a group of teenagers must navigate the challenges of a post-apocalyptic world. As they struggle to survive, they encounter dangerous situations, including attempted sexual assault, theft, and a chase. Along the way, they form relationships and come of age in a world where the rules have changed.

True story of Tom Butterfield and his crusade to provide family life for homeless children, becoming not only the first bachelor caretaker, but the youngest single adult to become a legal foster parent in the state of Missouri.

After Alicia Velorus' father is convicted as a communist spy, CIA asks her to prove her loyalty by getting close to her father's friend, who's a suspected arms dealer. In the meantime she and her CIA contact Devlin fall in love.

A poor-little-rich-girl feels alienated by her mother and enacts a string of revenges on her fellow pupils at a girls' boarding school.