Movies and TvShows featuring "end-of-life" theme.

Georges and Anne are octogenarian music teachers. Their daughter lives in Britain. After Anne has a stroke, their bond is tested.

The film follows a group of elderly office clerks who rebel against their corporate masters and turn their building into a pirate ship. The film is broken into distinct sketches, exploring topics such as the miracle of birth, growth and learning, fighting each other, middle age, live organ transplants, the meaning of life, the autumn years, and death. Through satire and surrealism, the film ultimately delivers the message to be nice to people, live together in peace, and find meaning in everyday life.

Threads is a documentary-style drama that depicts the effects of a nuclear war on the city of Sheffield, England. The film follows the lives of several people as they struggle to survive amidst the chaos, destruction, and societal collapse caused by the nuclear holocaust. It explores themes of despair, radiation sickness, and the grim reality of life in a post-apocalyptic world.

A group of old friends reunited at a funeral make a drunken pact. Rather than let each other suffer a slow and painful decline they would engineer a dignified death. But what starts out as a fanciful idea soon morphs into shocking reality.

Vortex is a deeply emotional film that explores the lives of an elderly couple as they grapple with the challenges of old age and face their own mortality. The story unfolds through a series of parallel narratives, revealing the couple's troubled past, their deep bond, and their struggles with health issues, including dementia and Alzheimer's disease. As they navigate through difficult decisions and confront their fears, the couple finds solace in their love for each other and the power of human connection.

When a family member is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides they want to end their life, fundamentally different beliefs threaten to blow the family apart. Will they be able to come together before it’s too late?

If I Had a Million is an anthology film that tells the story of multiple people who unexpectedly inherit a large sum of money. The film follows their individual experiences and how the sudden wealth affects their lives. From a curmudgeon who becomes a generous donor to a husband and wife planning their end-of-life, the film explores various scenarios and the different ways people react to sudden wealth. With multiple directors and a diverse cast, If I Had a Million offers a lighthearted and insightful look at the impact of money on people's lives.

After being mistakenly told that he only has 90 minutes to live, a perpetually angry man embarks on a mission to reconcile with his family and friends and make amends for his past behavior. As he races against the clock, he learns valuable lessons about life and the importance of forgiveness.

La Grande Bouffe follows four friends who, tired of their lives, decide to gather in a villa and engage in an excessive orgy of food, eventually leading to their own demise.

End Game is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the difficult decisions and journeys of patients, families, and medical professionals in the complex world of end-of-life care. It highlights the emotional and ethical dilemmas faced by individuals grappling with life-threatening illnesses and the choices they must make.

A touching story of eight very different people who are at a crossroads in life and must make decisions that will forever change who they are. Jack must decide to spend the rest of his life with his girlfriend Terri. Marina must reconnect with her aging father. Laurel must embrace her new pregnancy and come to terms with her father’s early Alzheimer's. And Dave must learn why life is worth living.

A college student delves into the origins of the universe, exploring the conflict between religious beliefs and scientific theories. Along the way, he confronts personal challenges and a terminal illness, ultimately finding hope and answers through his faith.

In a kind of philosophical dialogue, Doctor Augustin Masset and renowned writer Fabrice Toussaint discuss life and death… A whirlwind of encounters in which the doctor is the guide and the writer, his passenger, led to confront his own fears and anxieties.

Cicadas come out of the ground for a party at the end of their lives.

In 1715, the end of King Louis XIV's reign is plagued by a terminal illness, leg infection, and a desperate search for a cure. The French king experiences immense pain, impaired mobility, and relies on a phony doctor and early medicine in the hopes of prolonging his life. As his agony continues, the stinking man faces the harsh reality of his impending demise amidst the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles.

Abigail is a heartwarming movie about an elderly couple navigating loss, grief, and memory loss. Based on a true story, it follows the journey of an old woman and her deceased wife's little girl. The film explores themes of end-of-life decisions, euthanasia, and the importance of cherishing memories. Through the power of love and hope, the couple finds healing and a renewed sense of purpose.

The Last Days of Patton is a biographical drama set during the final days of General George S. Patton's life. As he lies in a hospital bed, paralyzed after a car accident, Patton reflects on his military career and the impact of war. The film explores his relationship with his loyal dog, the challenges he faced as a war prisoner, and his triumphs on the battlefield.

The Last Survivors is a gripping documentary that follows the journey of a Holocaust survivor as they revisit their hometown and the Auschwitz concentration camp. Through their memories and contemplation, the film provides a profound insight into their childhood experiences and the atrocities of the Holocaust. As the survivor reflects on their life, the documentary delves into the topic of the Holocaust with sensitivity and depth.

La Possibilité d'une île is a 2008 film directed by Michel Houellebecq, loosely based on his 2005 novel The Possibility of an Island.