Movies and TvShows featuring "family-gathering" theme.

The Griswold family's plans for a big family Christmas predictably turn into a big disaster. Clark sets out to have the perfect Griswold family Christmas, but his well-intentioned efforts only result in chaos and mishaps. From accidentally cutting off and taunting truck drivers on the road, to sticking to everything he touches due to excess sap, Clark's comedic attempts at creating the ideal holiday experience fall flat. As the family faces a series of misadventures, including failed attempts at setting up lights and a disastrous Christmas Eve dinner, Clark's determination to salvage the holiday leads to unexpected results. With the arrival of his unpredictable cousin Eddie and an explosive finale involving a radioactive Santa, the Griswold family's Christmas will certainly be one they'll never forget.

After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend. Lenny Feder, a Hollywood talent agent, rents a lake house for everyone to stay at. Throughout the weekend, they spread their coach's ashes, encounter old rivals, face relationship challenges, and have a friendly rematch basketball game. Despite their differences and personal struggles, they reconnect and embrace the importance of friendship and family.

Lucy, a lonely fare collector, rescues a man from being hit by a train. She is mistaken for his fiancée and goes along with it, falling in love with his family. When he wakes up with amnesia, she has to choose between him and his brother.

The Birthday Cake is a crime thriller set in an ethnic neighborhood where a young man must deliver a birthday cake for his father's celebration. However, the cake is poisoned, leading to a series of violent events and a race against time to uncover the truth and save his family.

Death at a Funeral is a dark comedy that follows a dysfunctional family as they gather for a funeral. Amidst chaos and awkward situations, secrets are revealed and hilarity ensues.

In The Big Wedding, a family comes together for a wedding ceremony, which leads to chaos and hilarity. The estranged parents of the groom pretend to still be married, while the groom's adoptive brother yearns for his biological mother. The wedding festivities become complicated as old feelings resurface and secrets are revealed.

After a one-night stand in Las Vegas, an architect and a waitress find themselves in a whirlwind romance that includes meeting the parents, dealing with cultural differences, and navigating the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy.

In the midst of a toxic gas apocalypse on Christmas, a dysfunctional family gathers for a holiday dinner and contemplates suicide before deciding to play a lethal version of Trivial Pursuit. As chaos ensues, they navigate through robbery attempts, government intervention, and personal revelations.

Almost Christmas is a comedy-drama about a dysfunctional African-American family coming together for their first Christmas since the death of their beloved matriarch. The patriarch of the family is eager to bring his feuding children together for a memorable holiday, but tensions run high as old grievances resurface and secrets are revealed. As the long weekend progresses, the family must learn to put aside their differences and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas.

A dysfunctional African-American family comes together for their first Christmas since their matriarch passed away. Family feuds, secrets, and past grievances are revealed as they navigate through the holiday season.

Fanny and Alexander is a drama/fantasy/mystery film set in 1900s Sweden. The movie follows the Ekdahl family as they navigate the joys and turmoil of the Christmas season. It explores themes such as loss, abuse, and family relationships. Fanny and Alexander, the two young protagonists, find themselves caught in a world filled with magic and reality, as they confront their abusive stepfather and the mysteries that surround their family history.

Roscoe Jenkins, a successful talk show host, returns home for his parents' anniversary and is confronted with his dysfunctional family. As he tries to reconnect with his loved ones, hilarity ensues with embarrassing moments, fights, and unexpected twists.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) tells the story of a Southern family gathering to celebrate the birthday of patriarch Big Daddy Pollitt. As they come together, the family members confront their own personal demons and struggles, such as a failing marriage, alcoholism, and the fear of dying. The tension rises as secrets are revealed and the family tries to maintain appearances in the face of their own inner conflicts.

In The Farewell, a Chinese-American family gathers to celebrate a wedding, but they are also dealing with the news that their beloved matriarch has terminal lung cancer. The family decides to keep the diagnosis a secret from the grandmother, which leads to a series of emotional and comedic moments as they navigate their guilt, grief, and cultural differences. The film explores themes of family, tradition, and the complexities of immigrant identities.

Warren Schmidt, a recently retired man, embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding. Along the way, he reflects on his life, confronts his regrets, and discovers the importance of family and self-discovery.

Madea's Family Reunion is a reflective comedy-drama that explores the dynamics of a dysfunctional African-American family. The story revolves around a family gathering organized by Madea, a strong-willed matriarch, to address unresolved issues. The reunion highlights the complexities of family relationships, including themes of domestic abuse, foster care, and mother-daughter dynamics. Through compassion and confrontation, the characters navigate through a series of melodramatic situations, ultimately finding solace and growth.

After the death of her father, a single mother from Georgia struggles with unemployment and raising her children. Unexpectedly, she inherits a house and moves her family to an affluent neighborhood in Atlanta. With the help of her zany friend Madea, she navigates the challenges of love, family, and community.

August: Osage County is a dark comedy-drama film that revolves around a dysfunctional family in Oklahoma. After the death of their father, three sisters, along with their troubled mother, gather together in their family home. As they navigate through their complex relationships, long-held family secrets are revealed, leading to intense arguments and confrontations. Themes of addiction, mental disorders, and dysfunctionality are explored in this poignant and humorous exploration of family dynamics.

A young Indian woman working at a call center in India falls in love with an American man after an accidental phone call. They decide to meet in person in San Francisco, but their plans are complicated by cultural differences and obstacles along the way.

Lez Bomb is a comedy drama film that tells the story of a woman who plans to come out as lesbian to her conservative family during their Thanksgiving gathering. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, the holiday becomes a chaotic and emotional rollercoaster for everyone involved. With themes of acceptance, identity, and family dynamics, this film explores the challenges and complexities of coming out and embracing one's true self.