Movies and TvShows featuring "economic-collapse" theme.

Thanks to a Buddhist hermit in India, a young Japanese wrestler transforms into a 7-phased superhero and fights an evil organization hell-bent on destroying Japan.

Collapse is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the factors and predictions leading to the worldwide economic collapse. It examines the impact of the recession, peak oil, and the failures of capitalism. The film offers insights into the economic crisis and its implications for the future.

The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream is a documentary that examines the impact of declining oil supplies on suburban communities and the overall American way of life. It explores the challenges faced by suburban residents as they grapple with rising energy costs, transportation issues, and the potential collapse of the economic system. The film also delves into the concept of peak oil and outlines the environmental, economic, and social implications of a post-oil society.

In a dystopian future with widespread poverty and economic collapse, a teenage undercover cop must infiltrate a rollerblading gang involved in drug dealing and child exploitation. With the help of a wise old man and a strong female character, he sets out to stop the gang and save his little brother from their clutches.

Rollover is a drama-filled movie set in 1981 that tells the story of a financial conspiracy and the race against time to uncover the truth. With themes of corruption, betrayal, and economic collapse, the film keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. As tensions rise and secrets unravel, the characters find themselves caught in a web of deceit and danger.

Dr. Otto, a mad scientist, plans to use his doomsday machine to cause economic collapse and take over the world. A bumbling hero must stop him before chaos ensues.

In 'Earth 2100,' experts and activists project the potential future of the Earth in the year 2100, exploring worst-case scenarios of power outages, government collapse, global climate change, bio-catastrophes, and more. The film examines the consequences of environmental issues such as global warming, oil dependency, overpopulation, water shortage, species extinction, and societal hypocrisy. It highlights the need for sustainable practices and the potential for a grim future if action is not taken.

A Crude Awakening is a documentary that delves into the economic and environmental consequences of dwindling oil resources, specifically focusing on the concept of peak oil. With a mix of expert interviews, archive footage, and a global perspective, the film highlights the urgent need for alternative energy solutions.

In this thought-provoking documentary, The Secret of Oz explores the hidden symbology and underlying economic and political messages within the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz. Through this exploration, the film delves deep into the realms of money, economy, recession, debt, and the influence of central banks. It sheds light on the various controversies surrounding monetary reform, economic collapse, and conspiracy theories that have plagued the world throughout history. The Secret of Oz is a gripping expose that challenges audience perception and offers a unique perspective on the true powers that control our financial systems.

Set in a future where the American economy has fully collapsed, Nicholas Grim seeks revenge for the brutal murder of his parents by the leader of a corrupt Texas militia.

What a Way to Go: Life at the End of Empire is a documentary that explores the ecological and social impacts of civilization's decline. It delves into various issues such as climate change, economic collapse, population growth, and environmental degradation. The film presents a critique of the American dream and seeks to raise awareness about the urgent need for change.

It's been suggested that Americans would be better off if the United States was more like Sweden. Do the Swedes know something that we don't? Sweden: Lessons for America? A Personal Exploration by Johan Norberg delves into the economic and social landscape of the Swedish scholar's homeland. Join him to see that the lessons to be learned from Sweden may not be the ones you expect. The one-hour documentary follows Norberg on a journey through the history of Sweden's economic rise, from one of the poorest countries in the world to one of the most prosperous. The program illuminates key ideas and enterprises that sparked the reform and continue to help Sweden maintain its lofty economic position, including freedom of the press, free trade, new technology companies, crazy jobs and even an old Swedish superhero.

In 2040, a generation of Torontonians have grown up after the economic collapse of the west. The movie consists of episodes of a documentary series popular in mainland China about the bad jobs some white people have -- the plucky and resilient souls unlucky enough to be born into the slums of North America are both amusing and moving to the Chinese audience. Oscar is a digital janitor, and has to manually cover up logos for copyright reasons in the future's answer to Google StreetView maps. Gary and Karen assemble robot baby dolls for the children of the wealthy in Asia. Anton and Toph are spider silk collectors. Serina is human spam and makes a living by mentioning brands and products in casual conversation.

Midori is a university student that finds part-time work at a hostess club, near the end of Japan's "Bubble Economy," in the late 80s. She agrees to become the mistress of one of the wealthy young patrons for two million yen a month, but then the bubble bursts...

In the distant future, the gap between rich and poor has become immeasurable. Wealthy enclosures like Parkland, home of medical pioneer Dr. Roland Parker, are home to few. With medical technology, Parkland's rich are able to buy their immortality through organs from the poor. When Detective Quinn is assigned to capture an escaped donor from his slum, he unknowingly becomes a donor for Parker. As his days alive diminish, Quinn races to expose a conspiracy fueled by the murder of innocent people.

Regis Sauder returns to his childhood pavilion at Forbach. Thirty years ago, he fled this city to build against violence and in the shame of his environment. Between demons of extremism and social determinism, how do those who have remained? Together, they weave individual and collective memories to question the future at a time when fear seems stronger than ever.

Dr. Vache (Miller) has a plan to destroy the world's economy by flooding it with gold. Two spies, Gunn and Powder (Potter and Gilliam) are on a mission to save it.

The father, an ex-military man, sees the 'handwriting on the wall' as to where his country's economy is headed. In an effort to prepare for this, he moves his family of wife, two sons and two daughters out of the city to a secluded old mansion -- a fortress, a castle, as it were. In a confidence he shares only with his youngest son, he acquires stores, goods and foodstuffs, for the tough times he sees coming.

Following a national crisis, the citizens of Iceland rallied together to collectively write the first ever crowdsourced constitution. A deeply touching account of an eclectic group of individuals reinventing democracy through the rewriting of the nation's constitution, proving that Iceland is not a broken country but instead an intricate web of concerns, ideas, and ultimately creative solutions.