Movies and TvShows featuring "dead-end" theme.

During the WWII, acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw faces various struggles as he loses contact with his family. As the situation worsens, he hides in the ruins of Warsaw in order to survive. The movie tells the story of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a pianist living in Warsaw during World War II. As the war breaks out, the situation for the Jewish population in Warsaw becomes increasingly bleak. Wladyslaw, along with his family, is forced to move to the Jewish ghetto and endure harsh living conditions. Despite the hardships, Wladyslaw manages to find work as a pianist in the ghetto, which allows him to continue playing music and bring some solace to those around him. However, as the war progresses, the situation becomes more dangerous and Wladyslaw must go into hiding to avoid capture. He spends months living in various hiding places, relying on the help of others to survive. Ultimately, he is discovered by a Nazi officer who recognizes his talent as a pianist and helps him evade capture. Wladyslaw survives the war, but many of his family members do not. The movie ends with Wladyslaw triumphantly playing the piano in a concert, a symbol of his resilience and survival.

In the year 1990, the Bronx has become a lawless wasteland controlled by rival gangs. When a gang leader's sister is taken captive by a rival gang, he recruits a skilled warrior to rescue her, leading to an epic battle for survival in the Bronx.

Grace, a woman fleeing from gangsters, seeks shelter in a small Colorado town. The townspeople agree to protect her, but as time goes on, they demand more and more from her, leading to abuse and exploitation. When Grace's true identity is revealed, she seeks revenge on the town by orchestrating their destruction with the help of the mobsters.

State Alchemists, Edward Elric and his brother Alphonse, are targeted by a mysterious figure seeking revenge for their sins. As they struggle to protect themselves, the homunculi also resurface.

Francesco Dellamorte, a cemetery caretaker, must deal with hordes of the undead who rise from their graves every seven days in a small town. Amidst the chaos, he finds love and goes on a darkly humorous journey of self-discovery.

In the Iranian village, a young boy named Ahmed discovers that he accidentally took his classmate's notebook home. Determined to return it, he goes on a journey to find his friend's house. Along the way, Ahmed encounters various challenges and learns the importance of kindness and helpfulness. This minimalistic and postmodern film showcases the gentle and slow pace of rural life in Iran, while also exploring themes of friendship, family relationships, and education.

The Musketeers of Pig Alley is a silent film that tells the story of organized crime and gang warfare in New York City. The film follows a violinist who becomes involved with a gang and is forced to take part in a robbery. As the plot unfolds, the violinist's mother-in-law dies and he seeks revenge against the gang. The film features scenes of slums, dance halls, and a shootout between rival gangs.

The Cat (1971) tells the story of a couple who are thrown out of their home due to the demolition of their city. As they face the loss of their beloved pet, they also confront their own personal struggles and the sadness that comes with it. Set in France, this movie explores themes of solitude, silence, and the destruction caused by progress.

Real Men is a hilarious comedy film from 1987 that tells the story of two regular guys who get thrown into a world of espionage and danger. When Bob, a mild-mannered insurance salesman, is mistaken for a CIA agent, he finds himself teaming up with Sam, a tough and sarcastic federal agent. Together, they must go on a mission to retrieve a top-secret microfilm that holds the fate of the world in its hands. Along the way, they encounter aliens, dominatrixes, and a whole lot of hilarity. Will these two unlikely heroes be able to save the day? Find out in this action-packed buddy comedy.

Blind Alley is a thrilling movie that follows the story of a drug-addicted dancer who becomes trapped in a blind alley. She must find a way to escape and overcome her addiction while being isolated and surrounded by loneliness.

After a plane crash leaves them stranded on a deserted island, the survivors of Oceanic Flight 815 must work together to survive and unravel the secrets of the island. As they encounter strange phenomena, dangerous creatures, and mysterious inhabitants, they must also confront their own personal demons.

The Glass Menagerie is a poignant drama that explores the dynamics of a dysfunctional family, focusing on the relationships between a domineering mother, her shy son, and her fragile daughter. Set in an apartment, the story revolves around the daughter's collection of glass animal figurines and her longing for escape from their dead-end existence.

A melancholic weather broadcaster rediscovers her past at her familial home on her 28th birthday; the day of her suicide.

A light, comedy romance about a cab driver named Jean and a flower girl named Anna that takes place in Paris during the Bastille day celebration of July 14th.

Director and Writer Eric Dow ("Honor in the Valley of Tears") brings us his second documentary as he goes behind the scenes of the fan fiction short film, "Batman: Dead End." In the winter of 2003 commercial director Sandy Collora and some of his friends set out to make a low-budget short film for his demo reel. What they wound up actually doing was making one of the most elaborate, most watched, most talked about and most controversial short films ever made: Batman Dead End. Considering the amount of press and admiration Batman: Dead End garnered,

The Glass Menagerie is a heartfelt drama that explores the struggles of a single mother and her two children in St. Louis, Missouri during the Great Depression. The story revolves around the fragile relationship between a southern belle with a physical disability and her shy daughter, as they navigate the challenges of family relationships, unfulfilled dreams, and the harsh realities of life.

Set in World War 2 as the Germans occupy Czechoslovakia, teenage Emilka's father is murdered by the Nazis, but she is selected for special treatment by virtue of being blonde. She is billeted with the commandant of a concentration camp near the Baltic coast, where his kindness towards her provokes his wife's jealousy, but is compromised when Emilka witnesses his brutality towards the prisoners.

In 'Bad Ol' Putty Tat,' Sylvester the cat tries various tactics to catch Tweety Bird, but always ends up getting foiled. From disguises to traps, Sylvester's plans are full of hilarious mishaps.

In 1950s St. Louis, a dysfunctional family deals with domineering mother Amanda, handicapped daughter Laura, and the ambitions of son Tom.

Only a few girls practice the art of parkour – running and somersaulting over rooftops, free-climbing up rusted scaffolding and leaping from one wall to the next. Laura takes it all in her stride. Though as she wildly races through the streets of Prague, her thoughts are running wild too. She has a crush on Luky, but he doesn‘t show much interest in her. Laura‘s parents live apart, and her mother is desperately looking for someone new. Jealousy, misunderstandings with her best friend – Laura‘s life is full of confusion. Sometimes, when she can‘t take it anymore, fantasy worlds evolve. When hope and fear push through the cracks of reality, it gets harder to keep her life in balance.