Movies and TvShows featuring "city-country-contrast" theme.
The Clampett family strike oil and become millionaires overnight. They move from their rural home to the posh Beverly Hills, where their country ways and lack of sophistication lead to comedic situations.
Lark Rise to Candleford follows the lives of the residents of Lark Rise, a small farming community, and its neighboring town, Candleford. The story is based on the novel and portrays the challenges faced by various characters as they navigate relationships and social class dynamics in a rural area.
Green Acres follows the journey of a wealthy New York City couple, Oliver and Lisa Douglas, who decide to leave their luxurious city life behind and move to the rural town of Hooterville. The show explores the comedic situations they encounter while adapting to country living, interacting with the quirky townsfolk, and running a small farm.
Follow mice Emily and her cousin Alexander as they go on adventures around the world in the early 20th century, usually to stop the evil rat No-Tail No-Goodnik.
After realizing that their lives in the city have become unfulfilling, newlyweds Rio and Mike decide to leave it all behind and move to a dilapidated farm in rural Nebraska. They quickly realize that their romanticized vision of a simple country life is far from reality, and hilarity ensues as they navigate the challenges of farming, living in a small town, and adjusting to their new eccentric neighbors.
Annette is a television serial that ran on The Mickey Mouse Club during the show's third season. It starred Annette Funicello as Annette McCloud, a poor, orphaned country girl who moves into town with her upper-class aunt and uncle. The serial also starred Richard Deacon as Uncle Archie McCleod, Sylvia Field as Aunt Lila McCleod, Mary Wickes as Katie the housekeeper and prolific Disney child stars Tim Considine, David Stollery and Roberta Shore as Annette's friends. The story was adapted by Lillie Hayward from the book Margaret by Janette Sebring Lowrey. Annette was released to DVD in 2008 as part of the Walt Disney Treasures series.
North & South is a TV show that explores the love story between Margaret Hale and John Thornton, amidst the backdrop of social conflict and industrialization during the 19th century in England. Margaret, a young woman from the South, moves with her family to a northern industrial town and finds herself caught between the working class and the prosperous industrialists. As Margaret and John navigate their differences and societal pressures, they discover a deep connection and a love that transcends social boundaries.
A story about a brother-sister relationship, lesbian love, and various unexpected events happening during a road trip across Denmark with a cult leader and a serial killer on the loose.
Almost Home is a TV show about a divorced mother who becomes a nanny for a wealthy family in Seattle. She must navigate the dynamics of her new job while also dealing with the struggles of being a single parent and raising her own children. The show explores themes of family, love, and the contrast between city and country life.
In 1986 Korea, two detectives struggle with a case of young women raped and murdered. They face challenges due to lack of forensic technology and improper collection of evidence. As more murders occur, they discover patterns that lead them to the killer. However, their suspect is cleared, leaving them frustrated. They eventually identify another suspect, but fail to prove his guilt. The crimes remain unsolved, but years later, one detective realizes the killer may be among the audience.
After inheriting a media conglomerate, a kind-hearted small-town guy turns the company upside down with his unconventional approach to business.
Les Norton is a bouncer from the outback who lands a job as a nightclub bouncer in 1980s Sydney. He soon finds himself caught up in the city's criminal underworld and must navigate the dangers and challenges that come with it. Along the way, Les encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a crime boss, nightclub hostesses, and police officers. As he tries to navigate this new world, Les must confront his troubled past and find a way to survive in a city that can be unforgiving.
Anna Karenina is an aristocrat who falls in love with Count Vronsky, despite being married to Alexei Karenin. Their affair leads to a series of events that ultimately result in tragedy.
Loving tells the true story of Richard and Mildred Loving, an interracial couple who fought for their right to marry in the face of societal and legal discrimination. Set in 1960s Virginia, the Lovings must navigate racial tension and fight for their love in a segregated America.
Two New Yorkers, Bill and Stan, are accused of murder in rural Alabama. They call upon Bill's cousin, Vinny, a brash lawyer with no trial experience, for help. Despite his lack of expertise, Vinny takes on the case and must navigate the unfamiliar courtroom procedures. Through his aggressive questioning and the help of his fiancée, Mona Lisa, who has expertise in automobiles, Vinny is able to disprove the evidence against Bill and Stan. In the end, Vinny earns the respect of his clients and the judge as he successfully defends them and solves the case.
Black Souls follows the story of a Calabrian family deeply connected to the mafia. When a new generation begins to question their involvement, a violent conflict emerges between brothers and against an oppressive criminal world. The movie explores themes of family relationships, drug smuggling, revenge, and the struggle to escape the mafia's grip.
Reinikainen is a comedy TV show that takes place in Tampere, Finland. It follows the life of Reinikainen, a middle-aged police officer, and his adventures in the city. The show explores the contrast between the urban setting and the countryside, as well as Reinikainen's relationships with his colleagues and the people he encounters. It is known for its witty humor and has gained a cult following.
Coogan, a tough cop from New York City, is sent to Arizona to bring back a prisoner. However, things don't go as planned as he encounters a series of unexpected challenges and clashes with the local authorities.
When a group of friends are tasked with delivering a bag of money for the Mafia, they find themselves in over their heads as the delivery goes wrong. They must navigate the dangerous underworld and confront their own personal demons to survive.
