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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A woman in a coma sparks a moral dilemma and ethical conflict as her husband considers mercy killing while others try to prevent suicide.

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?

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.

A drunkard named Brandner Kaspar sells his soul to the Angel of Death in exchange for a longer life. However, when Death comes to claim him, Kaspar outwits him multiple times with the help of his alcoholic antics and a few glasses of cherry brandy.

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.

Aufschneider is a dark comedy TV show that follows the life of Dr. Hubertus "Hubsi" Zenk, a pathologist, who accidentally gets involved in organ trafficking. As he navigates through his professional and personal life, Hubsi finds himself in various comical and absurd situations. The show explores themes of death, relationships, and the dark underbelly of the medical profession.

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.

Pictures of the Old World is a poetic documentary about a Czech village and its elderly inhabitants. The film captures the beauty and melancholy of a dying village, highlighting the slow decline and the fading memories of its long-time residents.

A cynical undertaker navigates the ups and downs of working at a cemetery in Eastern Europe, showcasing the dark humor and sadness surrounding death and the end of life. However, amidst the chaos, he finds a glimmer of hope and a chance for a happy ending.

A love that seems to be eternal begins to end. Aurelio will do everything possible to make his inheritance fall into the hands of the love of his life, Ricardo, once he dies.