Movies and TvShows featuring "culture-shock" theme.

The Amazing Race is a reality TV show where teams of two race around the world, competing in various challenges and tasks. The teams face cultural shocks, navigate through different countries, and form strong relationships while striving to win the race.

India: A Love Story is a TV show that tells the story of forbidden love and cultural clashes between India and Brazil. The series explores the lives of Indian characters who have immigrated to Brazil and the challenges they face in adapting to a new culture. It also delves into themes of unfaithfulness, train crashes, schizophrenia, and the contrast between slum life and the grandeur of places like the Taj Mahal. The show combines elements of soap opera drama and adventure to create a captivating storyline.

Entourage follows Vincent Chase, a young and talented actor, as he navigates through the ups and downs of the entertainment industry in Hollywood. With his loyal brother and friends by his side, they experience fame, fortune, and the challenges that come with it.

Find Me in Paris follows the story of a teenage ballet dancer named Lena Grisky who finds herself transported from 1905 to the present day. She must adjust to modern life and navigate the challenges of fitting in, all while continuing her passion for dance. Along the way, she encounters the Time Police, who are determined to send her back to her own time. Lena also faces personal challenges, including friendships, romantic relationships, and the pursuit of her dreams.

Due South (1994) follows the story of a Canadian police officer who gets transferred to Chicago and teams up with a detective to solve crimes. With its comedic elements and unique perspective on crime investigation, this TV show offers a delightful mix of adventure, comedy, and drama. Join the adventure as the Mountie brings his Canadian charm and expertise to the crime-ridden streets of Chicago.

Based on the true story and memoir, The Durrells is a comedy-drama TV show about a widowed mother and her four children who relocate to the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s. They experience culture shock and navigate the challenges of their new life, forming friendships and discovering the natural beauty of the island, all while facing the humorous challenges that arise from their peculiar family dynamics.

A police officer named John Spartan is brought out of cryogenic prison to chase down his dangerous enemy, Simon Phoenix. In a society where violence is outlawed, Spartan struggles to adapt while Phoenix wreaks havoc. Together with a rebellious group, Spartan fights to bring down a corrupt leader and restore order.

Madventures is a TV show that takes viewers on a journey of exploration, showcasing unique cultures, thrilling adventures, and delicious local food.

Caitlin, a troubled teenager, moves to a horse ranch in Montana with her adoptive mother. She struggles to fit in and faces bullying and cultural clashes. As she develops a bond with the horses and the rural setting, she learns to navigate through her difficult past and build a new life.

Welcome to Sweden follows Bruce Evans, an American accountant who quits his job to move to Sweden with his girlfriend Emma. However, Bruce soon faces various cultural shocks and language barriers as he tries to adapt to his new life in Sweden.

Kazakh TV reporter Borat Sagdiyev is sent to America to film a documentary. Along the way, he encounters cultural misunderstandings and awkward situations as he becomes infatuated with Pamela Anderson.

In the year 2009, a giant spaceship crash-lands on Earth, initiating a war between the humans and an alien species. The story follows a young pilot named Hikaru Ichijyo, who gets involved in the conflict after finding a transforming robot called VF-1 Valkyrie. As he joins the crew of the superdimensional fortress Macross, Hikaru must navigate the challenges of wartime and face the perils of love and loss. Amidst the chaos of battle, he discovers the power of music to bridge the gap between species and bring hope for a peaceful future.

The Good Lie follows the journey of four Sudanese refugees who are given the opportunity to resettle in Kansas City, USA. They must adapt to a new culture and overcome the challenges they face, including culture shock and the trauma of their past. Through self-sacrifice and perseverance, they form a strong bond and find hope for a better future.

Chon Wang, a Chinese imperial guard, travels to the United States to save Princess Pei-Pei who has been kidnapped. Teaming up with train robber Roy O'Bannon, they face off against a Chinese traitor and his boss. Along the way, they encounter outlaws, tribes, and a rescue mission, ultimately becoming sheriffs to catch train robbers.

Don't Blame Me is an Australian children's television program. In the United Kingdom the show is known as Don't Blame the Koalas. The series was originally screened on the Nine Network and has also screened on ABC3. The show is set in Waratah Park, an Australian wildlife park in the Ku-ring-gai National Park where the King family arrive from England to live with their Australian relatives after going bankrupt. Before they arrive they believe they have inherited a large cattle ranch, but on arrival are disappointed to meet a largely unprofitable, slightly run down wildlife park. Most of the comedy in the series is slightly surreal in a Round the Twist style way. Special effects and sounds are used to convey the characters actions mixed in with slightly speeded up footage when walking.

A documentary that explores the impact and cultural significance of The Beatles, focusing on their rise to fame in the 1960s and their lasting influence on music and society. Through interviews, concert footage, and archival material, the film showcases the band's evolution from a four-piece beat group from Liverpool to global icons. It delves into their innovative songwriting, their changing image, and the societal changes they influenced.

Hard Time on Planet Earth is an American science fiction series that aired on CBS as a midseason replacement in 1989. Airing for 13 episodes, the series starred Martin Kove and was created by Jim and John Thomas. Scheduled opposite NBC's Unsolved Mysteries and ABC's Growing Pains on Wednesdays, Hard Time on Planet Earth ranked 65th out of 81 programs upon its premiere. Ratings for the series never improved and the series was canceled by CBS in May 1989. The last episode aired on June 21, 1989.

Sparky Smith (Joe Mantegna) was manager of the Seattle Mariners until he had one too many shouting matches with the team's owner (Michael Lerner) and winds up fired. Now Sparky's ready to coach any team who'll have him. The only problem is, no one will, until the day the Russian Sports Ministry led by the delectable Tanya (Natalya Negoda) comes knocking at his door. The Russians need a baseball coach for their Olympic team, and Sparky is just the man for the job. Once on Russian soil though, he soon discovers that the Russian team is composed of athletes, hockey players, and shot putters who barely know their way around a diamond. Confronted with this losing team, hilarious comedy ensues when Sparky is told to accept an invitation to have his team visit the States and play his old team the Mariners.

James and Em Foster vacation at a beach resort in La Tolqa. An accident exposes the resort's perverse subculture of hedonistic tourism, reckless violence, and surreal horrors. James pays to have a clone killed in his place, while Em wants to leave. James is introduced to a group of tourists who pay to watch their doubles get slaughtered. They encourage James to engage in criminal behavior and abuse the resort staff. James tries to flee but is captured. He beats his clone to death and is rewarded by Gabi. James decides to stay at the closed resort.

Medical students discover the quirks of Caribbean-island living at Croft University Medical School, run by a maverick medico who made a fortune with an invention and channeled the money into his personal teaching facility. An uneven blend of surf-and-turf comedy and straight drama, the series was filmed on location in Jamaica.