Movies and TvShows featuring "crossing-the-border" theme.

Cry Freedom is a powerful drama based on the true story of Steve Biko, a black activist, and his relationship with a white journalist, Donald Woods. Set in the 1970s during the height of apartheid, the film explores themes of racial discrimination, social injustice, and the struggle for human rights. When Steve Biko is killed by the South African security police, Donald Woods risks his life to expose the truth and fight for justice.

In Nazi-occupied Paris, Django, a musician, must navigate the dangerous landscape of the Ardennes and the French Resistance in order to escape capture and be reunited with his pregnant wife.

In a dystopian future where witchcraft is illegal, a young witch finds herself bound and gagged, tied to a stake as part of a witch-hunt. Determined to escape the persecution, she must navigate the dangerous world and cross the US-Mexico border to find safety. Along the way, she encounters various obstacles and allies who help her in her quest to evade capture and injustice.

In post-Civil War Texas, a former Union Army colonel is hired to protect a Southern plantation owner from a band of Mexican revolutionaries.

During World War II, a group of Nazi invaders find themselves stranded in Canada as they try to escape capture. They encounter various challenges and obstacles along their journey.

Bandolero! is a 1968 movie that tells the story of a Mexican bandit named Bandolero and a hangman named Dean who are forced to cross the border together. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and situations that test their loyalty and trust.

In a dystopian world, a man rebels against the oppressive regime after his brother's death.

In Pursuit of Honor is a movie set in 1932, where a group of US Army officers led by an Army captain named Joseph Garrity, decide to disobey orders and rescue a herd of horses from being slaughtered. The film follows their journey as they face challenges, cross the border into Mexico, and are pursued by their own unsympathetic commanding officer. Along the way, they form a strong bond with the horses and develop a deep sense of honor. Based on a supposedly true story, In Pursuit of Honor is a powerful and emotional film that explores themes of loyalty, courage, and the bond between man and animal.

In the Arizona Territory, a cavalry officer named John Gray becomes disillusioned with the army and deserts after his wife is brutally murdered by Apache Indians. Seeking revenge, Gray embarks on a dangerous journey through the Sierra Madre Mountains, encountering various challenges and conflicts along the way. As he tracks down the Apaches responsible for his wife's death, Gray must confront his own inner demons and decide what truly matters to him. Will he find redemption or succumb to the darkness within?

A young Japanese actress remembers her war childhood in Korea. Her father goes to fight, her baby sister Miko dies of typhoid, her beloved Korean maid Ohana is fired due to a mistake which could cost Chiko her life... By and by Chiko realizes that the country is being ruled by the Japanese and the Koreans are persecuted. When the war ends, the Koreans chase the Japanese rule and the roles change. Now Chiko's family is unwanted. But then the Russians come and this is the end. They have to burn all the pictures to avoid all suspicions... even Miko's picture. But when the Russians come to their house, they decide to flee over the 38th Parallel towards freedom. A group of men, women, children struggles along the mountains, led by the light of the Northern Star. Along the way they meet a Korean man, who is willing to help them to escape the Russian soldiers although his family was killed by the Japanese.

Night Crossing is a movie based on a true story set in East Germany during the Cold War. It follows the story of a family who attempts to escape to West Germany by constructing a hot air balloon. The movie depicts the struggles they face under the oppressive regime, the risks they take, and the strength of their family bonds. It is an inspiring story of courage and determination.

Born American is an action-packed movie set in 1986. Three American backpackers find themselves in trouble when they unknowingly cross the Soviet border. They are captured and subjected to various forms of torture and imprisonment as the Soviets try to extract information. The trio must rely on their resourcefulness and bravery to survive and escape from their captors.

Gringo: The Dangerous Life of John McAfee is a documentary that explores the turbulent life and controversial actions of the eccentric technology entrepreneur. From his rise to wealth and fame as the creator of the McAfee antivirus software to his troubled experiences in South America and his bizarre run-ins with the law, this documentary provides an up-close look at the extraordinary life of John McAfee.

In the lawless Wild West, a wanted outlaw seeks refuge in a Mexican town. As he crosses the border, he finds himself in the midst of a bandit gang and a violent feud. He must navigate through gunfights, quick-draw duels, and a test of strength to survive and escape with the reward money. The movie showcases the harsh realities of life in the Wild West, with themes of violence and survival.

In northern Morocco lies the Spanish enclave of Melilla: Europe on African Land. On the mountain above live over a thousand hopeful African migrants, watching the land border, a fence system separating Morocco and Spain. Abou from Mali is one of them – the protagonist in front of the camera, as well as the person behind it. For over a year, he has ceaselessly persisted in attempting to jump the fence.

The film relates the career of Colonel Lotfi, whose real name is Benali Boudghene, since his beginnings as an activist in Tlemcen where, with his classmates from high school, he posted the call of 1 November 1954, addressed by National Liberation Front (FLN) to the Algerian people.

La India Maria becomes deeply embroiled in a large scale diamond heist.

Shortly after Chile's 1973 military coup, three men are fleeing across the Andes to Argentina. They witness the murder of a farmer by Chilean police and end up at the home of the farmer's heavily pregnant wife.

In Tres veces mojado, a man finds himself immersed in a dangerous world. As he navigates through the treacherous paths of crime and action, he faces thrilling challenges that test his limits. With a constant sense of suspense and intensity, this movie keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.