Movies and TvShows featuring "child-thief" theme.
In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua embarks on a journey to the far North to rescue her kidnapped friend and other children who have been taken by a mysterious organization. Along the way, she discovers the existence of multiple universes and seeks to uncover the truth about a substance called Dust. With the help of armored bears, witches, and a Texan aeronaut, Lyra faces dangerous obstacles and battles against powerful forces as she fights to save the children and uncover the secrets of her own past.
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.
Angelique, an adventurer in 17th century France, gets involved in a conspiracy and seeks revenge. Along the way, she uncovers hidden secrets and fights for justice, all while navigating love and the royal court.
After the death of her husband, a single mother in Baltimore struggles with depression and financial difficulties. She must navigate through various challenges like a suicide attempt, a lottery win, and a child thief, all while trying to maintain her family relationships and start over.
System Crasher (2019) follows a problem child named Benni who urinates on the floor, demonstrates violently outbursts, self-harms, and displays sociopathic behavior. She struggles with loneliness and seeks connection, while her irresponsible mother exacerbates her emotional instability. As her emotional abuse increases, Benni finds herself in jeopardy and becomes a child thief. Through various encounters including medical examinations, hitchhiking, and camping trips, Benni's journey unveils themes of resilience and self-discovery as she searches for a safe and stable environment.
Leo Da Vinci, a talented and curious young inventor, discovers that the famous painting, Mona Lisa, has been stolen. Determined to retrieve it, Leo sets out on an exciting adventure filled with danger and discovery. With the help of his friends, he uncovers secrets and unravels a mystery that will challenge his skills and courage. Together, they embark on a race against time to save the priceless artwork and solve the enigma behind its disappearance.
Defiance is a movie about a vigilante who takes it upon himself to fight against street gangs in New York City. He faces various challenges and dangers as he tries to restore peace and safety in the city.
Juan Jose Moreno Cuenca, alias the Heifer, is 23 years old and tells his story as a criminal offender from 1 Ocaña Toledo. Fatherless, the offender has his childhood and how everything changed when her mother went to prison.
A hardworking Mexican immigrant living in California dreams of giving his son a better future, but is faced with the challenges of poverty and debt. He becomes desperate to find a way to provide for his son's education and well-being, leading him to make difficult choices and confront his own morality.
Chop Shop (2007) tells the story of an orphaned boy named Alejandro, who lives and works in a chop shop in Queens, New York City. He dreams of saving enough money to buy a food truck and start his own business. However, his plans are jeopardized when his sister Isamar runs away and he must find a way to support them both.
Joe Hill is a Swedish immigrant who becomes a labor activist in the early 1900s. He fights against exploitation, poor working conditions, and poverty. Joe Hill joins a labor union and becomes a public speaker, advocating for the rights of the working class. However, he faces political censorship, police brutality, and false accusations. Ultimately, Joe Hill is imprisoned, executed, and his legacy becomes a symbol of the fight for justice and worker's rights.
Biopic of Spain's Juan Carlos Delgado "El Pera", a young delinquent in the 1980's who is a car pilot and a sport journalist nowadays.
In 'The Polar Bear King,' a princess is kidnapped by a polar bear king who has been cursed and must find true love to break the curse. With the help of a talking bear, the princess embarks on an adventure to save herself and her sister from the clutches of the evil witch. Along the way, she discovers the power of love and friendship.
Tells the story of Askal (John Regala) hardened by life in poverty. All grown up, he uses his skills to stop the spreading of 'Askals' (Asong-Kalye, Street Dog; used as a metaphor for street children) and give them a better future. Stopping the root of all crimes and poverty in the process. A modern-day Robin Hood.
When the American president's daughter is abducted while attempting to rescue a Los Angeles children's shelter, a mysterious alien she calls Uncle attempts to rescue her.
Follows 29-year-old immigrant sex worker Debra, and her self-aware 10-year-old daughter Mona, as they embark on a journey of emancipation. Debra attempts to escape cycles of abuse and poverty while learning to become a more nurturing mother and discovering her own self-worth.
Freddy saves a dog from its volatile owner and hides him in his room. When Freddy's dad discovers the dog he insists on handing him back to the owner. A terrified Freddy convinces his father they must buy the dog.
The Estonians and Latvians join hands in this jointly produced Baltic comedy about love and theft centering on light-fingered Margita. Everything and anything that hasn't been nailed to the spot winds up in her possession - whether it's a wallet belonging to a passer-by or a Jeep. But the police are on to her and the streets of Riga are becoming just a little too dangerous for Margita these days (played by rising Latvian star Rezija Kalniņa). She decides to break camp and hitchhike her way up north coming to rest at a little place called Vineeri in Estonia, where she soon finds herself looking after an entire household, including three men and a small boy.
"El Pollo," a 13-year-old child in reform school, witnesses and experiences the brutalization of the guards and the other inmates.
A young couple meet in the reformatory and try to make a life together after they're released.