Movies and TvShows featuring "building-a-house" theme.
Follows intrepid individuals as they try to design and construct the home of their dreams.
When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he decides to rebuild his crumbling house and reconnect with his estranged family, including his ex-wife and rebellious teenage son. Through the process of house construction, they learn to heal old wounds and rediscover the meaning of love and family.
Concussion is a biographical drama that follows the story of Dr. Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist who discovers a link between football-related head injuries and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). As he tries to bring attention to this devastating condition, he faces resistance from the NFL and corporate interests. Based on a true story, Concussion sheds light on the dangerous consequences of playing football at a professional level.
The House That Jack Built follows the story of a psychopathic architect named Jack who becomes a serial killer, indulging in extreme violence and murder while he builds his twisted vision of a house. The movie explores themes of obsession, cruelty, and the depths of human depravity.
An advertising executive in New York decides to build his dream house in the country, but encounters numerous comedic challenges and complications throughout the process.
Tiny House Nation is a reality TV show that follows the hosts as they help people design and build their own tiny homes. From mobile homes to DIY cabins, the show explores the challenges and rewards of downsizing and living in a compact space. Each episode features a different family or individual seeking to simplify their life and achieve financial freedom through the tiny house movement. With expert guidance and creative solutions, Tiny House Nation showcases the possibilities of tiny living and the unique stories behind each tiny home.
Three adult Brenner brothers find themselves caring for a baby during the holidays, leading them to reconcile as brothers and reignite their holiday spirit.
The Eight Mountains is an intimate yet monumental movie adaptation of Paolo Cognetti's award-winning novel. It follows the profound relationship between Pietro and Bruno over four decades. Starting as childhood friends, they become estranged from their fathers and form a deep bond while constructing a cabin in the Alps. The awe-inspiring mountain range becomes the backdrop for their shared purpose, but the forces of nature and society threaten to drive them apart.
A military veteran and his teenage daughter have been living off the grid in the forests of Oregon. When their hidden camp is discovered by social services, they are forced to navigate the challenges of re-integrating into society while trying to maintain their way of life.
In war-torn Abkhazia, a grandfather and his granddaughter live on a small corn plantation on a river island. They face various challenges and adapt to their environment amid the ongoing conflict.
A drifter becomes a wildly popular television personality with the help of a woman behind the scenes, but his meteoric rise to fame ultimately leads to his downfall.
La Maison en Petits Cubes follows the story of an old man who reminisces about his life as he builds new floors onto his house to escape flooding. The film explores themes of memory, loneliness, and resilience.
Two-bit radio station owner Spud Miller doubles as the station's sole announcer. On the verge of bankruptcy, Spud is receptive to the wacky notions of George and Gracie, who've just invented a television device that can pick up and transmit any signal, any time, anywhere.
A Home of Our Own is a heartwarming drama about a single mother and her six children who move to an old farmhouse in Idaho to build a home for themselves. They encounter various challenges, including financial difficulties, a flat tire, and an injured child. Through their perseverance and determination, they overcome these obstacles and create a loving and supportive family environment.
After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, a man decides to embark on a cross-country journey to find meaning in his life and discover what truly matters to him. Along the way, he encounters various adventures and obstacles that test his determination and force him to confront his fears.
The Song is a drama about a singer-songwriter named Jed King. After achieving success with a popular song, Jed's life takes unexpected twists and turns. He struggles with fame, familial relationships, and the pursuit of true love. The movie explores themes of love, loss, and personal redemption.
In Still Mine, an elderly couple in New Brunswick, Canada, faces challenges from bureaucracy and the wife's deteriorating health as they try to build their dream house. The husband's determination and the couple's enduring love drives them to overcome obstacles.
Does owning a dream vacation property seem out of reach? Real estate expert and contractor Scott McGillivray offers the ultimate road map to renovation and rental success in Scott’s Vacation House Rules. With years of smart real estate investing and renovation experience, Scott will unlock the rental potential of even the most uninspired properties. Finding and transforming tired, dated and rundown spaces into unique and buzz-worthy parcels of paradise, Scott’s Vacation House Rules will prove that any dream property is always within reach. Scott’s Vacation House Rules is produced by McGillivray Entertainment in association with Corus Studios for HGTV Canada.
After escaping an abusive relationship, a woman struggles to build a new life for herself and her children. With the help of friends and community support, she embarks on a journey to construct her own sustainable house and find a sense of belonging.
Barefoot Gen 2 (1986) is a drama set in a post-apocalyptic world where a teenager struggles to survive after the devastation of a nuclear holocaust. The story explores themes of loss, resilience, and the consequences of war. The protagonist, Gen, faces the horrors of war aftermath, including starvation, radiation sickness, and the death of loved ones. As he navigates through the ruins of Hiroshima, he encounters homelessness, child abuse, and American war crimes. Despite the hardships, Gen remains determined to rebuild his life and find hope in the midst of despair.