Movies and TvShows featuring "dysfunctional-mother-daughter-relationship" theme.

After Molly Kochan receives a diagnosis of Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, she leaves her husband and explores the full breadth and complexity of her sexual desires for the first time in her life.

Maíra was raised by her father believing that her mother had died. This was a lie her father told her in order to protect her from the scorn of her mother, who rejected her when she learned that her daughter was born with a disability. Many years later, Maíra comes across a stranger on their doorstep. That’s Zoé, her mother. Without revealing her true intentions, Zoe reappears asking her daughter’s forgiveness for having abandoned her. As in a dream that turns into a nightmare, Maíra experiences the strongest emotions of her life and what would be a happy fresh start for Maíra with her family turns into a long and dangerous journey.

Nina is a talented ballet dancer who lands the lead role in Swan Lake. As she strives for perfection, she begins to lose touch with reality and succumbs to obsession, paranoia, and self-destructive behavior.

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.

Rude Awakening (1998) is a comedy TV show that follows the story of Billie Frank, a once successful actress who is now struggling with addiction and self-destructive behavior. Billie finds herself in a support group and tries to navigate her way through rehab, dysfunctional relationships, and the challenges of her past. With dark humor and witty dialogue, Rude Awakening explores the ups and downs of Billie's journey to recovery.

Follows actor, model, and icon Brooke Shields as she becomes a woman who discovers her power after being a sexualized young girl. She shows the dangers and triumphs of gaining agency in a hostile world.

When a young woman becomes the housemaid for a wealthy family, she quickly discovers that nothing is as it seems. As she is drawn deeper into their web of secrets and deceit, she must navigate a dangerous world where power and privilege rule. With themes of eroticism, adultery, and abuse of power, 'The Housemaid' is a gripping and provocative thriller that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats.

Carrie, a shy and awkward high school girl with telekinetic powers, faces relentless bullying from her classmates. When she is pushed to the breaking point, Carrie unleashes her powers in a horrifying act of revenge.

The Dead Girl (2006) is a crime drama thriller that follows the interconnected lives of several women who are affected by the discovery of a dead girl's body. As the investigation unfolds, dark secrets and hidden connections are revealed, leading to a shocking climax.

Elria finds out her mother Minerva is having an affair with their worker named Jonas. She plans a dark scheme to break their relationship without knowing she’ll be burnt by temptation.

In 1988, 17-year-old Kat Connors is troubled by her mother's sudden disappearance. As she navigates her own coming-of-age journey, she begins to uncover dark secrets about her family and herself.

Like Water for Chocolate tells the story of Tita, a young woman who discovers her love for cooking and finds that her emotions are transferred into the food she prepares. As she navigates through her forbidden love for Pedro, Tita’s culinary creations become infused with a magical quality, affecting all who consume them.

Henry Roth, a successful children's book author, is haunted by the memory of his lost love. When he meets a new illustrator named Lucy, he becomes determined to win her over despite her resistance.

Next Stop Wonderland is a romantic comedy film about a woman named Erin who is unlucky in love. After her boyfriend breaks up with her, she decides to try a personal ad and meets various men, including a plumber, a marine biologist, and a writer-director. Along the way, she navigates through the ups and downs of dating, while also dealing with her dysfunctional mother-daughter relationship and the loss of her father. Set in Massachusetts, the film explores themes of love, relationships, and self-discovery.

After the horror of the Civil War, 'ignorant' Christopher Newman made his fortune. He travels to France is search of cultural treasures. He won't get past the Paris nightlife. After an affair with a haughty painter, he falls in love with the daughter of the late marquis de Bellegarde. She was married off and traumatized by her abusive late husband for the family's sake. Her elder brother supports their ruthless mother, but junior Valentin is besotted with the artist and strikes a partnership with Christopher.

Twelve is a movie about a young drug dealer named White Mike whose life takes a dark turn when a big drug deal goes wrong. As he tries to navigate the dangerous world of drugs and violence, White Mike finds his relationships tested and his own sanity at stake.

A Wedding Wonderland follows the journey of a wedding planner as she navigates through a series of challenges while planning an extravagant wedding. From dealing with a domineering mother to overcoming a dysfunctional mother-daughter relationship, she faces unexpected obstacles along the way. Through it all, romance blossoms and the film ends with a heartwarming kiss.

My Little Princess (2011) is a provocative drama inspired by historical events. It follows a controversial female photographer and her complex relationship with her daughter. Set in the 1970s, the film explores themes of erotism, autography, and dysfunctional mother-daughter relationships.

When several cheerleaders are expelled from school or injured under mysterious circumstances, new student Riley begins to suspect her stepmom might be to blame.

In Satan's Mistress, a woman is tormented by a demon who possesses her body. She must find a way to fight back and regain control before it's too late.