Movies and TvShows featuring "contemplating-death" theme.

In April 2003, mountaineer Aron Ralston gets trapped under a boulder while hiking alone in Utah. He records a video diary, rationing his food and water, and struggling with hallucinations. After six days, he amputates his own arm, rappels down the rockface, and is rescued. Years later, he gets married, has a son, and continues climbing, always leaving a note for his family.

Stepmom is a heartwarming movie about a fashion photographer who becomes the stepmother to her boyfriend's children. As she navigates the challenges of blending families, she also faces the devastating reality of her own health struggles. Through laughter, tears, and unexpected friendships, the characters learn the true meaning of love and the importance of cherishing every moment.

Jessie and Gerald arrive at an isolated lake house for some time away. Gerald restrains Jessie with handcuffs as part of a stranger rape fantasy, but he dies of a heart attack, leaving Jessie handcuffed to the bed. She fights to survive and break free, encountering hallucinations and confronting traumatic childhood memories. Eventually, she escapes and overcomes her fears. Six months later, she starts a foundation for sexual abuse victims. In court, she confronts a serial killer who resembles the man she saw during her ordeal, reclaiming her power and triumphing over her past.

Chicken with Plums is a movie set in 1958 Tehran, Iran, where a renowned violinist named Nasser-Ali Khan contemplates death after his beloved violin is destroyed. The story follows his journey through memories and fantasies, exploring themes of love, music, and the pursuit of happiness.

A brother and sister are forced to reconnect and care for their estranged father when he falls ill with dementia. As they navigate the challenges of their dysfunctional family and confront their own personal issues, they learn valuable lessons about love, forgiveness, and the meaning of family.