Movies and TvShows featuring "common-law-marriage" theme.

Vanderpump Rules chronicles the lives of the staff at SUR, a popular restaurant in West Hollywood, owned by Lisa Vanderpump. The show follows the dramatic relationships, tumultuous breakups, and wild parties of the young and ambitious restaurant staff. From friendship betrayals to career dramas, the show takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride through the lives of these aspiring Hollywood stars.

The Outlaw and His Wife is a silent film about a tragic romance between a female farmer and an outlaw in northern Sweden. They face obstacles such as common-law marriage, hiding from the authorities, and extreme weather conditions. The story ends with their untimely death.

The Pornographers is a dark comedy that explores the story of a dysfunctional family involved in the pornography industry. The film delves into themes of guilt, blackmail, and the complexities of family relationships. It combines elements of surrealism and Japanese new wave cinema to create a unique and thought-provoking viewing experience.

In feudal Japan, a family cursed by a vengeful spirit must face their darkest nightmares. As the feud between two powerful clans escalates, love and loyalty are put to the test.

Sally Hemings: An American Scandal is a historical drama miniseries that explores the complex and controversial relationship between Sally Hemings, a slave, and Thomas Jefferson, the President of the United States. Set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the story delves into the struggles, affection, and hardships faced by Sally Hemings as she navigates her relationship with Jefferson, the father of her children, while also confronting the realities of slavery and racial discrimination.

Shug, a rich old man, throws out his longtime live-in mistress and moves in his young, sexy niece, who's just returned home after making a living as a stripper in New Orleans. The mistress doesn't intend to go without a fight, however, and while Shug tries to make peace between the two women, he doesn't realize that his niece has her own plans for him.

In The End of the Day, a retired actor and a struggling actress find solace and companionship in the picturesque setting of the South of France. As they navigate their way through the challenges of aging and the theater world, they discover the true meaning of love, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness. Together, they face financial difficulties, memory lapses, and bitter rivalries, all while trying to stage a final theatrical performance that will leave a lasting impact. This heartwarming story explores themes of aging, love, and the power of the arts to bring people together.

Today We Live is a romantic drama set during World War I, following the lives of three characters as they navigate love, war, and sacrifice.

After many years of imprisonment, Miguel is finally freed. On the day of his liberation, Miguel promises himself a clean and honest life to win back the family he has lost during his incarceration. However, nobody wants to take in an ex-convict, his steadfast resolution finally breaks, and to find urgent money Miguel joins his former partner Roy in his latest venture. Miguel does not realize, however, that Roy's company actually involves a criminal activity which implicates Miguel in an abduction and ransom crime. Even worse, Roy's gang is competing against Castro's gang, so Miguel's life, and his family's, are put in constant danger. - Artemis-9

Set Me Free is a coming-of-age drama set in 1960s Quebec. It follows Hanna, a 13-year-old girl, as she navigates her dysfunctional family life and explores her sexuality. With a backdrop of societal changes and personal struggles, Hanna's journey is one of self-discovery and acceptance.

Audrey teaches postnatal fitness to a group of Moms who bring their baby strollers to the park, but when her recently hired assistant secretly starts exacting revenge, Audrey's perfect world erupts into madness.

Valerie West, a beautiful artist's model, falls for wealthy artist Louis Neville. However, his aristocratic family doesn't approve of the relationship and persuades Valerie to promise that she won't marry him. She does, however, tell Louis that she will become his common-law wife on a certain date the following summer. Complications ensue.

Stranded on a desert isle, Donald and Cecilie become man and wife in the eyes of God. Donald is attacked by a mad Portuguese and is knocked unconscious; Cecilie mistakes him for dead and leaves him behind on the island when a rescue party arrives. She returns to the United States and goes to see Donald's wealthy family. They not only refuse to recognize her as Donald's wife but also refuse to recognize her baby as Donald's child. Donald's brother offers to take her as his mistress, however; when she refuses, he attempts to bribe her into giving up all claims on the Van Buren name. John Wendell, the family lawyer, takes pity on Cecilie and offers her the protection of his name in marriage; she accepts, with the provision that it be in name only but trouble is on the horizon.