Movies and TvShows featuring "conformity" theme.

Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.

In a dystopian future, after a devastating Third World War, Libria is governed by the Tetragrammaton Council which bans emotions and enforces conformity. Grammaton Cleric First Class John Preston, the highest-ranking cleric, becomes an unlikely hero as he discovers emotions and joins the resistance to bring down the totalitarian government.

Five high school students from different social groups report for Saturday detention. As they spend the day together, they open up to each other, revealing their secrets and fears. Despite their differences, they form unexpected friendships and challenge stereotypes. In the end, they write a motivating letter to their disciplinary principal, challenging his preconceived judgments and demonstrating their growth and realization that they are more than the labels society has placed on them.

In 'How to Have Sex (2023)', three British teenage girls embark on a transformative holiday full of drinking, clubbing, and hooking up. This coming-of-age drama captures their journey as they navigate friendship, peer pressure, and the exploration of their own sexuality in what should be the most memorable summer of their lives.

In the year 2048, after a war, all citizens have had their memories erased except for the Receiver of Memory. Jonas, a young boy, is chosen as the next Receiver and learns about emotions, love, hatred, war, and colors. He discovers a boundary of memories, plans to share them with the community, and escapes with a baby named Gabe. They journey beyond the community, releasing memories and color back into the world.

Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a sci-fi horror film from 1956. It follows the story of a small town that is infiltrated by aliens who take over the bodies of its residents. As the aliens replicate the humans, the town is thrown into chaos and paranoia ensues. A group of survivors must fight against the unbeatable force and find a way to save humanity. The film explores themes of fear, identity, and the struggle for survival.

In a future of mass surveillance and political repression, Winston Smith begins a forbidden love affair amidst the constant surveillance and manipulation of the Party.

In a tough Parisian neighborhood, a teacher named François Marin tries to inspire and connect with his diverse group of students. As they navigate their way through the challenges of the educational system and their personal lives, François must find a way to make a difference and help them succeed.

American Graffiti is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film set in 1960s California. It follows a group of teenagers as they spend their last night before adulthood searching for adventures and love. The film explores themes of love, friendship, and the loss of innocence. Throughout the night, they encounter various situations, including vandalism, a car race, a robbery, and a dance party. The film captures the spirit and atmosphere of the 1960s, with a nostalgic soundtrack featuring rock-n-roll music. American Graffiti is a timeless classic that portrays the universal experiences of teenagers transitioning into adulthood.

In a dystopian future, a young woman named Uma is sent to Paradise Hills, a luxurious reform school on a remote island. There, she discovers that the school is not what it seems, as she uncovers dark secrets and attempts to escape.

Two 1990s teenage siblings find themselves transported to a 1950s sitcom where their influence begins to profoundly change that colorless, complacent world. David and Jennifer are twins attending the same high school. Jennifer is concerned mainly with her appearance, relationships, and popularity, while David watches a lot of television, has few friends, and is socially awkward. Their mother leaves them alone at home while she goes out of town for a rendezvous with her younger boyfriend. The twins begin to fight over the use of the downstairs TV; Jennifer wants to watch an MTV concert with her date, Mark Davis, while David hopes to watch a marathon of his favorite show, Pleasantville. Through some mechanism of a retro-styled remote control provided by a mysterious TV repairman, they are transported into the black-and-white Pleasantville living room. Jennifer is dismayed but David discovers a sense of belonging he lacked in the real world. They start exposing the town to issues such as sex, personal freedoms, art, and literature. Pleasantville soon begins changing rapidly with objects and people developing vibrant colors. While the town fathers are concerned, the people of Pleasantville revel in their newfound freedoms. Racial segregation, riots, and resistance to the new 'Pleasantville Code of Conduct' occur. Bud, David, and Bill are arrested and tried in court, but ultimately the entire town becomes colored and the people are introduced to the rest of the world. Jennifer chooses to stay behind in a neighboring town, and David returns home using the remote control. In Pleasantville, the citizens and Jennifer enjoy their new freedoms and colors, realizing that they don't know what will happen next.

In 1971, a groundbreaking social experiment is conducted at Stanford University, where participants are randomly assigned the roles of prisoners and guards. What was meant to be a two-week study on the psychology of prison life takes a dark turn as the guards become increasingly sadistic and the prisoners fight to maintain their humanity.

The Prisoner (2009) is a TV show about a man who wakes up in a strange and isolated village where everyone is assigned a number instead of a name. He must navigate the village's complex and surreal rules while trying to uncover the truth about his identity and escape. As he delves deeper into the village's secrets, he discovers mind control, manipulation, and surveillance techniques that keep the villagers trapped and conforming to the rules. With the help of a few allies, he tries to resist the brainwashing and regain his freedom.

In Inner Workings, a man named Paul lives an unfulfilling life as he is trapped in the monotonous routine of his office job. He battles with his lack of self-belief, loneliness, and the constant pressure to conform to societal expectations. However, everything changes when he discovers the importance of following his passion and embracing his true self.

PlayTime is a comedy movie set in modern-day Paris, France. It follows the story of an American tourist who gets lost in the complex architecture and modern life of the city. With mistaken identities, comedy of errors, and slapstick humor, the movie explores themes of conformity and nonconformity. It showcases the chaotic and funny interactions among tourists, waiters, cleaners, air hostesses, sailors, businessmen, and more. Through visual comedy and choreographed sequences, PlayTime highlights the postmodern and urbanized standard of living in France during the 1960s.

Jonathan Livingston Seagull is banished by his flock for daring to be different. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning about spirituality, morality, and the true meaning of life. Through his experiences, he teaches others to break free from conformity and pursue their own paths.

In Drive Me Crazy, Nicole and Chase are neighbors and high school students who pretend to be a couple in order to make their exes jealous. As they spend more time together, they start to develop genuine feelings for each other and must navigate the complexities of teenage romance.

Body Snatchers follows a young girl whose family moves to a military base that is being slowly taken over by alien parasites. These parasites can clone and replace humans, turning them into emotionless duplicates. As people on the base start to disappear and the clone army continues to grow, the girl and a small group of survivors must find a way to escape before they too are assimilated.

Experimenter is a biographical drama that explores the life and work of the controversial psychologist Stanley Milgram. The movie focuses on Milgram's infamous electric shock experiments, in which he tested people's willingness to obey authority figures. Through these experiments, Milgram revealed the dark side of human behavior and challenged the commonly held belief in personal responsibility. The film also delves into the personal life of Milgram, including his relationship with his wife and his struggles with the ethical implications of his research.

In Sleeper, a man named Miles Monroe wakes up after being cryogenically frozen for 200 years. He finds himself in a dystopian future society where a totalitarian government controls everything. Miles gets caught up in a plot to overthrow the government and save a kidnapped scientist. Along the way, he navigates through the dangers of a police state, encounters eccentric characters, and experiences comedic misadventures.