Movies and TvShows featuring "downbeat-ending" theme.

After surviving a bridge collapse, a group of friends must avoid death's plans for them. As they experience a series of horrific accidents, they learn that they can cheat death by taking someone else's life. In a twisted turn of events, they realize that their fate is connected to the events of the original Final Destination.

Wendy and her friends escape a roller-coaster crash but soon realize that Death is coming for them. As they try to stay alive, they uncover clues about Death's design and have to outsmart fate. With each passing moment, tension rises as they are hunted down one by one.

A married couple, Simon and Robyn, run into Gordo, an old classmate. Things take a turn when Gordo begins to drop in unannounced at their house and inundates them with mysterious gifts. Simon's past bullying of Gordo resurfaces, leading to a series of unsettling events. As Gordo becomes more involved in their lives, Simon and Robyn's relationship is strained. When Gordo's true intentions are revealed, Simon's life unravels, resulting in the destruction of his marriage and career. Ultimately, Simon is left to face the consequences of his actions, leaving him with a ruined life.

The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a movie set during the Cold War in which a British intelligence agent, Alec Leamas, is sent to East Germany on a dangerous mission. Leamas agrees to become a double agent and work for the Communists, hoping to gather vital information. However, everything is not as it seems, and Leamas is caught in a web of deceit and betrayal.

In 1990, Krishna Pandit, a young college student, sets out to uncover the truth behind the Kashmiri Pandit exodus. Caught between opposing narratives, Krishna embarks on a journey to fulfill his grandfather's last wishes and discovers shocking truths about his parents' death. The film captures the pain, suffering, and struggle of the Kashmiri Pandit community.

In Miami, an impoverished African-American preacher becomes the target of an FBI sting operation after being manipulated by an undercover police informant. As his family is torn apart and the truth behind the operation is revealed, the preacher must confront racism, government corruption, and his own beliefs in a tragic and cynical ending.

Hidden Agenda is a political thriller set in 1990 and revolves around a police investigation into a political conspiracy. The story involves a blackmail photograph, a government cover-up, and a controversial operation. Detective Harry and Kate, a human rights lawyer, uncover shocking truths about corruption within the police force and the government. The film explores themes of torture, terrorism, and the repercussions of political deception.

After being framed for a crime she didn't commit, a young woman finds herself in Jackson County Jail. She must navigate the brutal and corrupt environment, facing danger and violence at every turn. With the help of a fellow inmate and a sympathetic deputy, she plans her escape while exposing the injustices within the system.

They Live by Night is a film-noir crime drama about a young couple, Bowie and Keechie, who are on the run after escaping from prison. As they try to build a life together, their love is tested by their desperate circumstances and the constant threats from the police. Will they be able to defy the odds and stay together?

After his father dies, Jack returns to his childhood home to take care of his grieving mother. As he delves into the past, he unravels a web of dark secrets and confronts the haunting memories of his troubled upbringing. The more he uncovers, the more he realizes that his family has been hiding a sinister truth for years.

A couple moves into an old dark house and soon discovers that it is haunted by demonic creatures. As they become trapped in the house, they must find a way to escape and survive the evil that lurks within.

When a grieving father and his family adopt a young girl, they soon discover that she is not what she seems. As supernatural events start to occur and people around them start dying, they realize that they have brought an evil force into their home. With their lives in danger, they must find a way to stop the evil before it's too late.

Red, a lonely unicycle, dreams of being the star of a circus. He spends his days in a bicycle store, juggling and performing tricks. However, his dreams never come true and he is left behind when the store closes at night. The film ends on a downbeat note as Red remains in the dark, dreaming of a better life.

Boulevard Nights is a 1979 movie that tells the story of a young Mexican-American man named Ray, who navigates the dangerous and violent world of the East Los Angeles barrios. Ray finds himself torn between loyalty to his family and friends, and his desire to escape the cycle of violence that surrounds him. As he becomes involved in the local gang culture and lowrider scene, Ray must confront his own identity and make difficult choices that will determine his future.

When a press agent becomes embroiled in a scandal involving blackmail and corruption, he must navigate a treacherous world to protect himself and those around him.

When the descendant of Sherlock Holmes realizes the end of civilization is near, he teams up with a bumbling sidekick to save the world from a villainess bent on world domination.

After being subjected to abuse and humiliation, a group of friends decide to take the law into their own hands and seek revenge on their abusers. Their journey takes them to a mysterious hostel where they must confront their inner demons and face the consequences of their actions.

Countdown to Looking Glass is a gripping drama that takes place during a time of intense global tension. The story follows the events leading up to a potential nuclear war, the strategic air command, and the actions taken by various individuals and organizations involved. As the countdown to doomsday progresses, tensions rise, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Seize the Day (1986) is a psychological drama about a man who experiences a downward spiral after losing his job. He grapples with issues of disappointment, fear of growing old, and family conflicts. The story explores themes of desperation, tough love, and the pursuit of happiness in a world filled with rejection and disappointment.

An Albanian thug makes his way to the top of the mafia empire.