Movies and TvShows featuring "conversion-therapy" theme.

Ratched is a psychological thriller TV show set in a psychiatric hospital in 1940s, following the story of Nurse Ratched. The show explores themes of mental illness, suspense, and mystery with a body horror twist.

A cheerleader named Megan is sent to a conversion therapy camp when her parents suspect she is a lesbian. There, she forms unexpected relationships and starts questioning her own sexuality.

Boy Erased tells the story of Jared, the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town, who is outed to his parents at age 19. He is faced with an ultimatum: attend a gay conversion therapy program or be permanently estranged from his family, church, and friends. Boy Erased is the true story of one young man's struggle to find himself while being forced to conform to the expectations of others.

Maurice is a heartwarming drama and romance film based on a novel. It explores the themes of forbidden love, homophobia, and coming of age. Set in Cambridge University in early 20th century England, the movie follows Maurice, a young man struggling with his own sexuality and navigating the pressures of society. As he falls in love with another man, he must face the homophobia and repressive attitudes of the time. With compelling performances and beautiful cinematography, Maurice is a poignant exploration of love, identity, and societal constraints.

A group of teenagers at an LGBTQ+ conversion camp endures unsettling psychological techniques while being stalked by a mysterious masked killer. Whistler, a gay conversion camp, has been in operation by the same family going back generations. Currently the camp is operated by Owen Whistler (Kevin Bacon) and his wife, Dr. Cora Whistler (Carrie Preston). The Whistlers have a small staff of four: activities director Amy, her gay-conversion-camp-alumni-turned-athletics-director boyfriend Zane, groundskeeper Balthazar, and Molly--the camp counselor who uncovers the horrors of Whistler Camp at the bequest of camper Jordan. A fifth employee emerges as a decoy within the campers. Suddenly, employees are picked off in a murder streak by an unknown assailant.

During a robbery at KaDeWe, of all places, a magical encounter occurs between Hedi, a saleswoman in the textile department, and Fritzi, the daughter of KaDeWe owner Adolf Jandorf. It is love at first sight: Against all social and family odds, the two disparate young women begin a passionate relationship. At the same time, Fritzi's older brother and war returnee Harry is fighting for his father's recognition as the new junior manager of KaDeWe - and against his own despair. At Harry's side is Georg, a general manager placed in front of him by his father, who has worked his way up from a poor background to the top echelons of KaDeWe. Georg, of all people, will play a decisive role in the future fate of the department store...

An aspiring clown grappling with her gender identity combats a fascistic caped crusader.

After completing conversion therapy, a young man named James returns to his small rural hometown of Fair Haven. He faces the challenge of reconnecting with his estranged father, dealing with the repressed memories of his ex-boyfriend, and confronting the religious community that tried to change him. As he tries to come to terms with his past and reconcile with his father, James finds himself caught between his repressed desires and the expectations of others.

In 1990s Montana, teenager Cameron is sent to a conversion therapy center called God's Promise after getting caught with another girl. There, she bonds with fellow misfits and begins to question her own sexual identity.

Far from Heaven is a melodrama about a housewife in the 1950s who discovers her husband's homosexuality and engages in a forbidden romance with her African-American gardener. The film explores themes of bigotry, racism, and the struggle for acceptance.

Saved! is a comedy drama film about a teenage girl named Mary who attends a Christian high school and finds herself pregnant after she believes she saves her gay boyfriend from being sent to a conversion therapy program. The movie explores themes of religious hypocrisy, intolerance, and the struggles of coming of age.

Set in a parallel universe where the sexual bias favors homosexuals, Eric, a struggling heterosexual, admits himself into a straight conversion camp. What begins as a cure to his deviant lifestyle, becomes a journey of self acceptance.

Mistaken for a sex addict by her devout father, Cami is sent to an isolated rehab center. But when a killer begins to hunt the teens, Cami realizes that her survival and her independence are intertwined in ways she could never imagine.

In Shock to the System, a gay detective named Donald Strachey investigates the murder of a prominent politician's wife while dealing with the complexities of his own identity. As he delves deeper into the case, Donald finds himself targeted by a dangerous killer and must navigate a web of deceit and prejudice to uncover the truth. With themes of self-discovery, prejudice, and political intrigue, Shock to the System is a gripping neo-noir crime drama that explores the struggles faced by the LGBTQ+ community.

When a man comes out as gay to his best friends, they struggle to come to terms with his sexuality and their own attitudes towards homosexuality.

In 'Save Me,' a man struggling with his homosexual feelings is sent to a Christian conversion therapy center in New Mexico. There, he forms deep connections with the fellow residents and confronts his internalized homophobia. The movie explores themes of friendship, love, religion, and self-discovery.

Cured is a documentary that explores the history of homosexuality as a mental disorder and the long journey towards gay rights. It delves into the scientific and social aspects surrounding this classification, from propaganda to prejudice, and highlights the activism that led to the eventual removal of homosexuality from the list of mental disorders.

With a rare gift for unflinching impartiality, director Arthur Dong delves into the lives and attitudes of fundamentalist families who actively oppose homosexuality, despite having gay offspring themselves.

Latter Days is a heartwarming story about a gay man named Christian who falls in love with a closeted Mormon missionary named Aaron. As their relationship develops, both men are faced with the challenges of reconciling their sexuality with their faith.

After her best friend dies, Barbs starts a new life as a straight man named Bobby, which leads her to Trisha's ex-boyfriend Michaelangelo, to her own ex-boyfriend Greg and to a woman claiming she is pregnant with Barbs' child.