Movies and TvShows featuring "caste-system" theme.

Snowpiercer is set in a post-apocalyptic world where the Earth has frozen over. The surviving humans inhabit a huge train called Snowpiercer, which continuously circles the globe. The train is divided by social class, with the wealthy elites living in luxury at the front and the lower class struggling to survive in the tail section. A rebellion brews as the tail section passengers seek justice and equality, leading to a violent revolution.

Ryuko Matoi, a high school student, embarks on a quest for revenge against the person who murdered her father. Along the way, she discovers a secret conspiracy and acquires a sentient uniform named Senketsu, which grants her incredible strength and abilities. As Ryuko fights against various adversaries, she uncovers the truth behind her father's death and the mysterious organization behind it.

In a failed climate change experiment, all life on Earth is extinguished, except for the survivors aboard the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe. The survivors are divided into a new class system, with the elites residing in the front cars and the lower class living in squalid conditions at the tail. Curtis Everett leads a rebellion from the tail to the front of the train, fighting against the oppressive system and discovering the dark secrets of the train's creator. The rebellion culminates in an explosive battle that derails the train, allowing the survivors to see the existence of life outside.

Beatrice Prior, along with her allies, fights against a powerful alliance that seeks to destroy their society. With the help of her friends, she uncovers a message from the founders of their city and realizes the true power of the Divergent. Together, they must overcome their inner demons and work towards a better future for their society.

After their parents are murdered, young twin brothers Thor and Rai are abandoned on Chimaera, a hostile planet where criminals are sent to die. With extreme temperatures and carnivorous plants, it is a brutal world where mankind has been reduced to a savage state. The only hope of escape lies in conquering the planet and its inhabitants, rising above them all as the Beast King.

In a dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions: Abnegation (the selfless), Amity (the peaceful), Candor (the honest), Dauntless (the brave), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice Prior (Shailene Woodley) was born into Abnegation, which runs the government. Her father, Andrew Prior (Tony Goldwyn), serves on the ruling council along with the head of Abnegation, Marcus Eaton (Ray Stevenson). Beatrice takes an aptitude test which shows whether she is Abnegation, Candor, Dauntless, Erudite, or -- the worst fate imaginable -- Factionless. To the surprise of everyone, Beatrice is Divergent (shows traits of multiple factions). However, her results are inconclusive, and her examiner, Tori (Maggie Q), records her result as Abnegation. Beatrice's brother, Caleb (Ansel Elgort), chooses Erudite. After the test, they go to the Choosing Ceremony. Beatrice decides to leave Abnegation and join Dauntless, a faction that has always fascinated her. Caleb chooses Erudite. Before the choosing ceremony, Beatrice visits Caleb in Erudite. She doesnt know the Erudite plans to overthrow Abnegation. When they arrive at the Dauntless compound, Beatrice changes her name to Tris and befriends another initiate, Christina (Zo� Kravitz). Tris has feelings for one of the leaders of the Dauntless faction, a mysterious man named Four (Theo James), whom makes her feel like she's not alone. Beatrice/Tris first goes through a training period with other initiates where they learn combat, weaponry, and brutal physical fitness. Then they go through a series of tests and simulations designed to initiate them into their new faction. After everyone passes, the initiates then attend a ceremony where they are ranked from 1-10 out of all the initiates. At the ceremony, Tris is ranked 1st, while Peter (Miles Teller) is ranked last and 5th is where you're factionless, or without a faction. Eric (Jai Courtney) the sadistic leader of the Dauntless initiates another game where you can gain more points back, thus taking them from other initiates. After Tris gets a good score, Four is suspicious that she had outside help and asks her to explain herself. Tris lies, says it was just instinct. One night, Tris starts sleepwalking and the next day is told that she's so low on the ranking board she's going to be cut from the program altogether. However Eric approaches her and tells her that he did it to test her, she still had to pretend like he cut her though. Eric then tells her that she can either be cut from the program, becoming factionless, or she can become a Dauntless member, but the memories have to stay behind. Tris attends the Choosing Ceremony for the Dauntless initiates, but before she chooses, she sees her brother, Caleb. She follows him because he has Divergent books, then she runs into Four. Caleb ratting her out is why Eric had her play as if she got cut. She goes back and tells Tori about the manipulation. The next day, the first task for the stages of initiation begins. It involves the initiates jumping from a moving train onto a roof then jumping into a hole to slide down into the Dauntless headquarters. Tris doesnt want to jump at first, but she and the other initiates, including Four, all jump from the train. Back inside, they go through rooms that each have a test. Tris's tests often make her second guess if shes courageous enough. On her final test of serums, Four pulls rankings that allows him to test Tris himself. Through the pain simulation, Tris obtains ranks that can not be obtained theoretically, given her mental capacity and side effects to strain her lung and heart. During the final test, Tris confronts her biggest fears in a fear landscape. She is shown crows eating a dead body and Four kills a man in front of her. It's revealed that Four starts as one of the 25 initiates that tried to join Dauntless, but half don't make it past the first day. Dauntless initiation is much harder than in other factions. In the Dauntless compound, they have a fear simulation serum. Its called an aptitude test: you drink it, go into hallucinations and walk through fears in your mind. She learns that Four (or Tobias as she finds out is his real name) is also Divergent, which means he had an aptitude for different factions, but he hid it to stay safe from Jeanine Matthews (Kate Winslet), the Erudite leader who hunts Divergents. Christina figures out that Peter, Drew (Ben Lamb) and Al (Christian Madsen) are the youngest Dauntless members (16 yrs old) who will be monitoring the final test. Tris finds out she has to fight one of her best friends during the final test but what Tris doesn't know is that her friend Al is carrying a knife, when the simulation starts he stabs her and says he was told that if he kills her, his place in Dauntless would be secure. After the attack, she finds out later that Al wasn't egged on by the Dauntless leaders but by Eric. Will (Ben Lloyd-Hughes), who is also one of Tris friends, shoots Will's body with the guns from on top the building which then lets Will fall off the side of the building. Even though Tris is attacked by Al, she still made 1st and her attacker 20th. Tris goes to see a hallucination of her younger brother and finds out that the simulation serum wasnt what Jeanine wanted but rather the final part of Tobias's Dauntless initiation. Tobias and Tris also kiss after all. Tris is a Divergent and into the next film they go undercover with the Factionless as well as learn more about the box.

Teenage Moroi Lissa battles with the death of her parents, returning to a school where she doesn't feel safe and struggling with the dark side effects of her spirit. With her best friend Rose, who can see inside Lissa's mind and feel her thoughts, they face high school bullies, magic-induced mental illness, forbidden romance, and a royal Moroi out to use Lissa for his own survival. As Rose falls for her older instructor Dimitri, they must navigate their forbidden love while protecting Lissa. Lissa finds love with social outcast Christian, and together they face the threat of the evil immortal vampires known as Strigoi. Meanwhile, Lissa discovers her hidden power of Spirit, which has long been concealed from the Moroi society. They must all learn to protect Lissa against the Strigoi as she becomes one of the rare Spirit users among the Moroi who specialize in the elements of fire, water, earth, air, and Spirit.

Paatal Lok is a gripping crime drama series that delves into the murky world of organized crime, police corruption, political conspiracies, and the deep-rooted issues of casteism, misogyny, and religious bigotry. The story follows a down-and-out cop who gets assigned to an assassination case, exposing him to a vast criminal conspiracy that threatens to unravel the fabric of society.

Origin (2023) explores the unspoken system that has shaped America and how people's lives today are defined by a hierarchy of human divisions. It delves into the profound impact of these divisions and the lasting effects they have on society.

This futuristic tale is set in a world where men are assigned various social classes based on their hair color. Iason Mink, a high-class Blondie, runs into Riki, a black-haired Mongrel, and makes him his "Pet." As Riki learns of the dangers Iason faces by keeping him, he finds himself developing feelings for his master. This is a remake of the 1992 OVA of the same name.

Indian Summers is a TV show that takes place in the summer of 1932 during the final few months of British colonial rule in India. The series follows a group of people living in Simla, a picturesque hill station and the summer capital of British India. The show explores various themes like illicit affairs, abusive relationships, class differences, and the impact of the British Empire on Indian society. It also delves into the social and political tensions of the time, including the struggles for Indian independence. Indian Summers provides a captivating exploration of the complexities and conflicts of a society in transition.

On planet Amoi, a great society has developed, creating a computerized city called Tanagura, ruled by supercomputer Jupiter. The populace is almost entirely male and is based on hair color; silver and/or blonds are the elitist, ending with dark/black haired as the bottom of society, often known as "mongrels". Blondies keep "pets", young boys kept for a few years, especially made for performing sexual actions for the Blondie's voyeurism entertainment. Blondies aren't suppose to keep pets for long or interact sexually with pets, but one blondie named Iason Mink has kept a pet named Rikki, for years and is rumored to sleep with him. Iason refuses to let go of Rikki, even with Jupiter's disapproval. Rikki fights with his emotions and society problems, unable to decide what to do about his old friend/lover Gai (Guy) and their gang. Iason is obsessed with keeping Rikki, and Rikki doesn't know what to do; fight against him or surrender to him.

What happens when three kids from the other side of the track join a posh international Delhi school? Find out as we follow the dramatic dynamics of this upmarket school and the tumultuous events that unfold.

A court-marshalled soldier with a traumatic past helps a young girl from 'lower' caste and an aspiring boxer work towards her dreams despite her hostile environment.

In the town of Champaner, villagers face high taxes imposed by the British during a drought. Led by Bhuvan, they accept a cricket match wager to avoid paying taxes. With the help of Elizabeth and overcoming various obstacles, they form a team. The match sees the villagers struggling at first, but eventually, they win, leading to the downfall of the British cantonment. Bhuvan marries Gauri while Elizabeth returns to London heartbroken.

Louis Malle called his gorgeous and groundbreaking Phantom India the most personal film of his career. And this extraordinary journey to India, originally shown as a miniseries on European television, is infused with his sense of discovery, as well as occasional outrage, intrigue, and joy.

In Delhi, a young man from a small village works as a chauffeur for a wealthy family. Through cunning and determination, he rises above his station and becomes a successful entrepreneur, but soon becomes entangled in a web of corruption and crime.

Article 15 is a hard-hitting crime drama inspired by true events. Set in rural India, it delves into the social injustices and caste system prevalent in the country. The story follows a young police officer who takes on a challenging case involving the disappearance and brutal gang rape of two underage girls from a lower caste. As he investigates the case, he encounters corruption, political interference, and deep-rooted prejudices that hinder his pursuit of justice.

Masaan is a drama set in a small town in India, where the lives of several characters become intertwined. The film explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, following the interlinked stories of different individuals. It delves into their struggles with blackmail, interrupted sex, death, guilt, and the caste system. The protagonists navigate their way through their personal demons, with the backdrop of the Ganges River playing a significant role. Ultimately, Masaan is a poignant exploration of the complexities of human relationships and the quest for liberation from societal constraints.

Manjhi, a poor laborer in rural India, embarks on a remarkable journey to carve a path through a treacherous mountain with nothing but a chisel and a hammer. His determination and love for his village drive him to overcome poverty, caste discrimination, and the challenges of the rugged terrain.