Movies and TvShows featuring "child-labour" theme.
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.
In a not-so-distant future, tech giant Pegazus offers couples the opportunity to share their pregnancies via detachable artificial wombs or pods. Rachel, a rising tech company executive, and Alvy, a botanist, embark on a wild ride to parenthood in this world where AI and technology have surpassed nature.
A quiet pawnshop owner with a painful past becomes embroiled in a violent drug trafficking ring when his only friend, a young girl, is kidnapped. With his deadly skills, he must navigate through the criminal underworld of Seoul to save her and seek revenge.
A man is coerced into becoming a getaway driver for a stranger holding him at gunpoint. As they embark on a journey, the man realizes that he is in a perilous cat and mouse game where nothing is what it appears to be.
The Most Beautiful Boy in the World is a documentary film that explores the life of Björn Andrésen, who rose to fame as a child star after starring in the film Death in Venice. The film delves into his experiences in the film industry, his struggles with exploitation, and the impact it had on his life. It also explores themes of beauty, loneliness, and the dark side of fame.
Oliver Twist is a young orphan boy who escapes from a life of child labor and abuse in an orphanage. He inadvertently becomes a member of a pickpocket gang led by the notorious Fagin. As Oliver tries to find a sense of belonging, he encounters danger, adventure, and unexpected friendships.
A Time for Drunken Horses (2000) tells the story of a Kurdish family living in war-torn Iran. The film follows the struggles of a group of orphaned siblings as they try to survive in a harsh environment. With poverty, illness, and the ongoing war, their lives are filled with hardship and tragedy.
Shu is from Datania, a country that makes young children work. He and his friends were trying to escape when they met the Returners. The Returners are some kind of rebels to Datania. Shu goes with the Returners to fight Zero, Nines, and his men who are after DT, a special substance inside humans.
The Corporation is a thought-provoking documentary that analyzes the power and influence of corporations. Through interviews and archival footage, it explores various aspects such as corporate crimes, advertising strategies, political lobbying, environmental activism, and the impact on society.
Prophet's Prey is a chilling documentary that delves into the disturbing practices of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, led by the charismatic but dangerous figure, Warren Jeffs. The film follows the accounts of former members as they recount tales of abuse, polygamy, child marriages, and the manipulative tactics used to control and isolate the community. It sheds light on the harrowing experiences of those who managed to escape the clutches of this oppressive cult.
Reunited with his parents, Little Crumb is having trouble getting used to his new luxurious lifestyle. When he is abducted by an old enemy, he has to use the best of his new and his old life to escape and save his parents.
Sun Children tells the story of a group of street children in Tehran who are forced to work in order to support their families. They embark on a dangerous mission to find a hidden treasure that could change their lives. Along the way, they face numerous challenges and encounters that test their determination and resilience.
The Devil's Miner is a documentary that follows the lives of child workers in a Bolivian silver mine. The film explores the harsh conditions, the dangerous work, and the impact it has on the children and their families. It also delves into the presence of a local priest and the spiritual beliefs of the miners.
The classic tale of David Copperfield's life is brought to the screen in this faithful and entertaining animated feature for your kids and family.
Stanley, a working child in an elementary school, faces hunger and a lack of lunchbox. He builds a special bond with his teacher and friends over food.
Harami (2020) is a movie centered around the life of a young pickpocket who navigates the challenges of urbanization and social criticism. As a child growing up in a city plagued by crime, he becomes entangled in the world of pickpocketing and illegal activities. The movie explores themes of child labor, coming-of-age, human rights, and the harsh realities of urban life through the eyes of the protagonist.
A Mexican teenager whose dreams of becoming a soccer star are disrupted when his mother dies. He's smuggled across the border with the promise of a better life but is instead sold to a sweatshop in downtown LA.
After his release from prison, Allal demands his share of a theft he committed in his youth with Mehdi Hamzaoui, who lives a double life through two different personalities: Mehdi, as well as Basttouf, who practices begging. A strong conflict erupts between the two of them that will turn their lives upside down.
The Dark Side of Chocolate is a powerful documentary that exposes the exploitation and forced labor within the chocolate industry. It focuses on the ethical issues surrounding child labor and human trafficking in the cocoa plantations of Ivory Coast and other West African countries. Through hidden camera footage and interviews with escaped slaves and activists, the film reveals the corrupt system and corporate greed that perpetuate this modern-day slave trade.
A group of miners (including a sole black worker) exits the colliery gates.