Movies and TvShows featuring "cutting-down-a-tree" theme.

In the artificial city of Thneed-Ville, 12-year-old Ted embarks on a journey to find a real tree to impress Audrey. He seeks the story of the Lorax, a grumpy creature fighting to protect his world. Ted discovers the Once-ler, who narrates his past. When demand for his product exceeds supply, the Once-ler gives in to his family's greed and starts chopping down trees, causing environmental damage. The Lorax tries to stop him, but the Once-ler only realizes the consequences when the last tree falls. Ted learns the importance of reforestation and plants a Truffula seed.

In Italy during the Great War, Geppetto, a carpenter, loses his son Carlo in a bomb accident. Devastated, Geppetto spends the next twenty years mourning and plants a pine cone near his grave. He then cuts down the resulting tree and crafts a wooden boy named Pinocchio, who is brought to life by a bluish Wood Sprite. Pinocchio's journey begins as he navigates through school, the circus, the afterlife, and war, while discovering the true meaning of life and immortality.

Set in the 1920s, 'Serena' follows a timber business owner and his ambitious wife as they navigate the challenges of the industry and their personal lives. Their empire is threatened by jealousy, corruption, and a series of murders that test their relationship and ambitions. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the couple must confront the consequences of their actions.

Fred Claus, Santa Claus' bitter older brother, is forced to help Santa deliver presents. Along the way, they face challenges and learn the true meaning of Christmas.

A knight returning from the Crusades questions the meaning of life, death, and God while facing the Grim Reaper in a chess match amid the Black Plague. As the knight and Death play, their surroundings are engulfed in cultural turmoil caused by the plague, and the people try to cope with the devastation in their own ways.

In Asterix: The Mansions of the Gods, a group of Gauls led by Asterix and Obelix resist the Roman Empire's attempts to take over their village. The Romans, led by Julius Caesar, decide to build a new luxury development called 'The Mansions of the Gods' right next to the Gauls' village in the hopes of assimilating them into Roman society. However, the Gauls are not so easily defeated and use their wit and strength to fight back against the Romans. As the village faces the threat of being overtaken, Asterix and Obelix must find a way to protect their way of life and preserve their independence.

After a young couple moves to a small town, they discover that their new neighbor, a druid, has sinister plans for their unborn child.

In the final installment of the trilogy, renowned samurai Miyamoto Musashi seeks to avenge the death of his love and confronts his rival, Sasaki Kojiro, in a dramatic duel on Ganryu Island. Along the way, Musashi faces various challenges and reflects on his journey as a swordsman.

A medieval knight who has been magically transported to present-day Ohio meets a kind-hearted schoolteacher who helps him navigate the modern world and discover the true meaning of Christmas.

Police chief Jesse Stone investigates a series of crimes in a small town, including the shooting of a police officer. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and deception.

Set in a small French village during the 1910s, War of the Buttons follows the hilarious and often outrageous war between two gangs of children. The boys from the neighboring villages engage in various battles, using unconventional weapons like slingshots and handmade wooden swords. The story unfolds as the children go to great lengths to outwit and outmaneuver each other, leading to unexpected alliances and betrayals. Amidst the chaos, the film explores themes of friendship, tradition, and the innocent rivalry of childhood.

In this animated adventure, the Smurfs embark on a quest to find a magical flute that has the power to thwart an evil wizard. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and villains, all while singing catchy tunes and showcasing their signature blue charm.

Barney gets involved in Good Neighbor Week by helping out the local beaver - help the beaver could do without.

In 'Love on a Limb,' a transient landscaper and a town mayor are forced to work together to save a historic oak tree from being cut down due to foreclosure threat. As they spend more time together, their initial animosity turns into a deepening connection and love. The story culminates at a fall festival where they finally confess their feelings and share a romantic kiss.

A college professor in a midlife crisis confronts a changing season in his life as he explores unconventional relationships and embraces a new perspective on love and passion.

Billy Judkins is a naturally gloomy Gus. His life changes when he is transferred from working in his company's Hoboken office to their Hollywood office. He is going to drive there with his wife and mother. Along the way, they encounter Mr. Pinkney and his new bride, who too are heading west. Their misadventures together and meeting up with a band of marauding Indians may prevent any of them from reaching their intended destination. If Billy and Mr. Pinkney ever make it to Hollywood, they're both in a for a big surprise.

Las acacias is a minimalist road movie that follows a truck driver named Rubén as he reluctantly agrees to give a ride to a woman named Jacinta and her baby. As the journey progresses, Rubén and Jacinta begin to form a connection despite their initial differences, and they find solace and understanding in each other's presence. Set against the backdrop of the rural landscapes of South America, the film explores themes of human connection, solitude, and the bonds that can be formed through unlikely circumstances.

Despite what's printed on the credits, Tex Avery had nothing to do with this cartoon - it's a Cinemascope remake of 'Wags to Riches' (1949), put together by others from his original artwork and production cels. Apart from the new Cinemascope backgrounds, it's identical to the earlier film.

Xinghua lives with her husband, who makes money by selling stones from the Great Wall. But she is unable to give him a son to inherit this wealth. When her husband hatches a plan to tear down the local historic fortress to find a legendary hidden treasure, she finds herself drawn to a gentler, more educated man who wants to preserve it.

Makala is a documentary that follows a Congolese man named Kabwita, who works as a charcoal burner to support his family. The film depicts his journey as he travels long distances on a bicycle to sell his charcoal at a local market, facing various challenges and obstacles along the way.