Movies and TvShows featuring "father-son-estrangement" theme.

Charlie Bucket, a poor boy, wins a tour through Willy Wonka's chocolate factory with four other children. Each child's flaw leads to comical and unpleasant consequences. Charlie is the last one standing and is offered a chance to inherit the factory, but he chooses his family over the opportunity. Eventually, Charlie helps Wonka reconcile with his estranged father, and they become business partners.

In the near future, robot boxing is a top sport. A struggling ex-boxer named Charlie feels he's found a champion in a discarded robot. With the help of his son Max and his old love Bailey, they train the robot named Atom and enter it into fights. Against all odds, Atom becomes a rising star and challenges the undefeated champion Zeus.

When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that stretches across time, he finds Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. But the danger deepens after he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers.

Big-city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth; along the way he reconnects with his estranged family.

In London, an unusual meteor shower causes a species of killer plants to emerge. These genetically modified plants, known as Triffids, have the ability to move and kill humans. As society collapses and humans struggle to survive, a man who was blinded during the meteor shower becomes humanity's last hope.

After the death of his wife, a talented New Yorker doctor moves his family to the small town of Everwood, Colorado. He becomes the town's doctor and navigates the challenges of raising his two children, dealing with his estranged father, and forming new friendships.

In a New York City murder trial, a jury must carefully consider the evidence and confront their own biases before reaching a verdict. One juror's skepticism forces the others to reexamine the case, leading to a dramatic deliberation that reveals the flaws in the prosecution's case and the importance of reasonable doubt.

Landon, a rebellious teenager, is forced to perform community service and meets Jamie, a quiet girl. They form a friendship and Landon helps Jamie fulfill her wishes before she dies of leukemia.

Pandemic is a suspenseful TV mini-series that unfolds the race against time as a deadly virus spreads and the Centers for Disease Control try to contain it. It follows the lives of various characters who are affected by the pandemic, including a television reporter, a husband and wife dealing with estrangement, and an escaped prisoner taken as a hostage.

After rescuing Han Solo from Jabba the Hutt, the Rebels try to destroy the second Death Star as Luke seeks redemption for Darth Vader.

Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella is inspired by a voice he can't ignore to pursue a dream he can hardly believe. Supported by his wife, Ray begins the quest by turning his ordinary cornfield into a place where dreams can come true. Ray hears a voice whispering to him, 'If you build it, he will come.' Despite skepticism and opposition, Ray plows under his cornfield to build a baseball field. Soon after, deceased baseball players from the 1919 Chicago White Sox team appear and play on the field. The field attracts public attention and leads Ray on a journey to find 1960s author Terence Mann and 1920s ballplayer Moonlight Graham. Ray's perseverance pays off as he reconnects with his deceased father and opens the field to the public, fulfilling the prophecy of people coming to watch baseball.

In Taps, a group of students at a military academy face the tragic ending of their school due to a hostile takeover by an adult. The students take matters into their own hands and engage in a last stand against the adults. The movie explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the consequences of violence.

A family of career criminals, spanning four generations, continue their legacy of heists and robberies in New York City. The plot follows the dynamics between the members of the family, their relationships, and their attempts to stay ahead of the law.

Three brothers and their father living in remote Montana are affected by betrayal, history, love, nature, and war. Sick of betrayals, Colonel William Ludlow leaves the Army and moves to Montana, where he builds a ranch. The brothers find themselves in the 10th Battalion, CEF during World War I, which leads to tragedy and guilt. The story explores their relationships, struggles, and the enduring love and legacy that remains.

When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, Peter Pan must return to Neverland, rediscover his youthful spirit, and challenge his old enemy. In order to save his children, Peter must face his fear of flying and remember his true identity. With the help of Tinkerbell, Peter embarks on an adventure to rescue his children from Hook's clutches. Along the way, Peter reunites with the Lost Boys, battles Hook's pirates, and ultimately learns the importance of family and fatherhood. Will Peter be able to defeat Hook and save his children before it's too late?

The Best of Me tells the story of two star-crossed lovers, Dawson and Amanda, who are brought back together by the death of a mutual friend. As they reconnect, they must confront the tragic events that tore them apart in their teenage years, including an accidental death, an oil platform explosion, and a prison sentence. Despite the challenges they face, their love remains strong, but will it survive in the face of heartbreak and adversity?

Mobster Jimmy Conlon must choose between protecting his estranged son or staying loyal to his mob boss friend when his son's life is in danger.

In Waves, a Florida family navigates the highs and lows of life, facing tragedy, grief, and the consequences of their actions. Through the lens of a coming-of-age story, the movie explores themes of family dynamics, healing, and the toxic aspects of masculinity. With stunning visuals and powerful performances, Waves takes viewers on an emotional rollercoaster.

A Street Cat Named Bob tells the heartwarming true story of how James Bowen, a recovering drug addict and street musician, forms a life-changing bond with a stray ginger cat named Bob.

In Big Fish, a son tries to separate fact from fiction in his dying father's life. His father, an entertaining storyteller, has always told tall tales that the son believed until he realized they were lies. When his father falls ill, the son travels to his hometown to reconnect and uncover the truth about his father's life. Through a series of flashbacks, the son learns about his father's larger-than-life adventures, including encounters with a witch, a giant, a circus, and a mermaid. Ultimately, the son learns to accept his father for who he is and cherish the stories that have defined their relationship.