Movies and TvShows featuring "ex-detainee" theme.

Frankie, a waitress at a Greek diner, finds love and overcomes her fear of intimacy when she meets Johnny, a recently released ex-convict. Their relationship blossoms amidst the challenges of city life and their own personal struggles.

A father takes part in a brutal underground fighting tournament to win the prize money and save his daughter who is in urgent need of surgery. He must face powerful opponents and use his skills as a strongman to fight his way to victory.

In the nonlinear timeline style of Quentin Tarantino, '21 Grams' tells the story of Paul Rivers, a college math professor with heart failure, his wife's desire for a child, Jack Jordan, a reformed ex-con now working in a church, Cristina Peck, a seemingly typical housewife whose family is tragically killed in a hit-and-run. When Cristina consents to organ donation, her husband's heart is transplanted into Paul. Their lives intertwine as they navigate grief, guilt, and redemption.

After being released from a psychiatric hospital, a former patient kidnaps a porn star and holds her hostage in an attempt to make her fall in love with him. As they spend time together, their relationship becomes complicated and they must navigate their desires, past traumas, and societal expectations.

In this crime drama, an ex-police officer is hired to help a group of criminals plan the perfect heist, but things quickly spiral out of control as deception and double-crossing ensue.

Johnny Handsome, a disfigured man with a gash in his face, is given a chance to start a new life after undergoing plastic surgery. However, he soon discovers that his new identity comes at a price when he is double-crossed by his girlfriend and betrayed by his former partners in crime. Seeking revenge, Johnny embarks on a journey to track down those who wronged him, leading to a violent showdown in the streets of New Orleans.

After being released from prison, a disturbed ex-convict begins stalking and terrorizing a lawyer and his family in a small town.

Gods of the Plague follows the story of an ex-detainee who is drawn into a world of crime when he becomes involved in a bank robbery. He navigates the dangerous underworld of nightclub owners, police informants, and betrayal as he struggles to secure his future. The film delves into themes of loss, financial problems, and the consequences of one's actions.

In Mona Lisa, a recently released ex-convict named George becomes a chauffeur for a high-class escort named Simone. As George navigates the dangerous and unpredictable world of London's criminal underground, he becomes more deeply involved in a doomed romance that leads to tragic consequences.

In the midst of the Great Depression, a family from Oklahoma migrates to California to find work and a better life. They face numerous challenges and hardships as they struggle to survive and maintain their dignity.

After his son is kidnapped by a dangerous criminal, a desperate father must go to extreme measures to rescue him, including getting involved in a life of crime himself.

After serving three years in prison, Tommy is determined to start fresh. However, he finds himself caught up in a series of comical misadventures involving his probation officer, a reckless driving incident, and a reunion with his eccentric family.

After serving a 12-year prison sentence for child molestation, Walter is released and moves into a small apartment building. He finds work in a lumberyard and becomes involved with a coworker. As Walter struggles to control his urges and face society's judgment, he forms a connection with a young girl he meets in the park. Despite his efforts to change, Walter's past continues to haunt him as he is suspected of a new crime.

In Wild Seven, a group of seven ex-detainees, each with their unique set of skills and troubled pasts, reunite to carry out a daring heist. With their lives on the line, they unite one last time to outsmart the law and redeem themselves.

The Free Will is a dark and intense drama that explores the themes of guilt, free will, and the complexities of human nature. The film follows the story of a man who is haunted by his past as a sex offender and struggles to find redemption and meaning in his life. As he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he grapples with his inner demons and the consequences of his actions. Along the way, he forms a deep and complicated relationship with a woman who challenges his beliefs and forces him to confront his darkest fears. The Free Will is a thought-provoking film that delves into the depths of the human psyche and poses profound questions about morality and the nature of evil.

Set in Naples at the end of the 19th century, I Guappi tells the story of a strange friendship between the powerful and charismatic Camorra boss, Don Gaetano (Fabio Testi), and one of the many scugnizzi who grew up on the streets, Nicola Bellizzi (Franco Nero). Nicola, thanks to Don Gaetano's protection, becomes first an honoured picciotto of the Camorra and then a lawyer. He tries to break away from his 'family', but falls back into a life of crime and violence.

A man released from prison on probation tries to rebuild his life in Berlin after the fall of the Berlin Wall, facing challenges and finding new opportunities.