Movies and TvShows featuring "coney-island-brooklyn-new-york-city" theme.

Based on the New York Times bestseller, this movie tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters the fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. August is 10 years old and lives in Brooklyn with his parents, older sister, and dog. He has a rare medical facial deformity and has undergone multiple surgeries. After being homeschooled, he is enrolled in middle school, where he faces stares and jests from his classmates. With the support of his teacher and new friend, he navigates the challenges of school and forms unbreakable bonds. Wonder is a tale of courage, friendship, and the power of kindness.

The Warriors, a street gang, are falsely accused of assassinating a respected gang leader. They must fight their way from the Bronx to their home turf on Coney Island to prove their innocence and survive. As they navigate through various gang territories and face numerous challenges, they discover that every gang in the city is after them.

When a carefree socialite loses her inheritance, she becomes the nanny to a precocious young girl. Through their friendship, they both learn valuable life lessons about growing up and maturity.

Set in post-World War II, The Survivor tells the story of a Polish-Jew concentration camp survivor who overcomes trauma and illiteracy to become a successful boxer. With the support of his brother and a journalist, he enters the boxing world to find redemption and face his demons.

An Irish immigrant named Eilis Lacy moves to 1950s Brooklyn and falls in love with a local. However, when her past catches up with her, she must decide between her new life and her homeland.

New York City cop becomes partners with a rodeo cowboy from Montana on the City's Mounted Police Department.

After being fired from his popular children's show, Rainbow Randolph, a disgruntled former employee, goes on a mission to destroy his replacement, Smoochy the Rhino. As he delves deeper into the world of children's entertainment, he uncovers a web of scandal, corruption, and revenge.

In 1920s New York City, a group of friends becomes entangled in the world of organized crime, as they navigate through violence, power struggles, and unlikely friendships.

Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom. MTA dispatcher Walter Garber is assigned to negotiate with the hijackers while they demand $10 million in ransom money. As the situation escalates, Garber must navigate the tense standoff and outwit the mastermind behind the crime.

Heaven Help Us is a comedy-drama film set in the 1960s, depicting life in a Catholic boys' school in Boston, Massachusetts. The story follows a group of young students as they navigate the strict discipline, pranks, and secret desires of their teenage years. From secret confessions in the confessional booth to rebellious acts of disobedience, the boys learn about friendship, love, and the challenges of adolescence under the watchful eyes of their teachers.

Detective Madigan is on a relentless pursuit of an evil psychopath in New York City. As he navigates the corrupt police department and deals with his own personal issues, Madigan becomes entangled in a web of deceit and danger.

Beach Rats follows the story of a young man in Brooklyn who is navigating his own journey of self-discovery and sexual awakening. Set against the backdrop of the boardwalk and beaches of Coney Island, he grapples with his identity, relationships, and the expectations of masculinity. As he explores his sexuality and searches for connection through online hookups and encounters with older men, he must confront his own fears and desires. Beach Rats is a coming-of-age drama that explores themes of sexual exploration, personal growth, and the complexities of identity.

A wealthy department store tycoon goes undercover as a shoe salesman to get to know his employees and discovers the struggles and class differences they face. Along the way, he falls in love with a working woman and joins forces with the employees to fight for better working conditions.

Lucky Days is a movie set in New York City, specifically in Coney Island, Brooklyn. It tells the story of a character's transformation and explores themes of luck, dark secrets, and the influence of the Italian Catholic culture. The story intertwines with a sideshow, adding an element of mystery and intrigue. With its dark atmosphere, the film portrays the character's journey through an unconventional lens.

Jessica leaves her upper class home to assume an anonymous working class identity. She meets a blue collar guy, Chet and falls in love with the poor but ambitious man. Chet observes a series of suspicious, clandestine meetings with her rich father and his chauffeur which makes him think she is stringing along a "Sugar Daddy" on the side. Financial trickery and sequences of misunderstandings and coincidences culminate with a wedding that turns out much differently than planned.

Set in 1940s New York, Radio Days follows the lives of a working-class family and their deep connection to radio. Through a series of vignettes, we witness the impact of radio on their lives, from the thrilling broadcasts of World War II to the scandalous dramas behind the scenes. Filled with nostalgia, laughter, and heartwarming moments, this postmodern film celebrates the magic of radio and the power of family.

Mister 880 is a heartwarming comedy about an old man named Skipper, who unknowingly becomes a legendary counterfeiter. Living a simple and honest life in New York City, Skipper's counterfeit money unknowingly circulates in the city, baffling the Secret Service and captivating the public. As the investigation unfolds, Skipper's genuine sincerity and kindness shine through, painting him as more of a hero than a criminal.

Bruce Blakely, a meek, mild-mannered certified public accountant, finally gets fed up with his money-grubbing family sponging off of him, and decides to partake of a different side and slice of life. A blonde secretary helps guide him.

Set in the vibrant Coney Island of the 1890s, this musical comedy follows a story of redemption, marriage proposals, and a lively nightclub scene.

Catherine and Mack and their close friends Chris and Madge graduate from a West Coast college and fly to New York City to find work.