Movies and TvShows featuring "female-hostage" theme.
Set in the year 2043, after a devastating war, society has collapsed, and the United States is now divided into small isolated communities. A drifter discovers a forgotten post office uniform and poses as a Postman, delivering mail to give hope to the survivors. However, he becomes a symbol of rebellion against the tyrannical leader of one community, leading to a fight for freedom and the revival of communication.
After his wife is raped and murdered, a rancher seeks revenge on the men responsible. He tracks them down to a small Western town, where he becomes involved in a tense standoff with the local sheriff and his posse. As the truth about his wife's death is revealed, the rancher is forced to confront his own demons and decide whether justice means taking the law into his own hands.
Beauty and the Beast (1946) is a surreal and enchanting French film based on the classic fairy tale. A young woman named Belle finds herself trapped in a grand chateau with a beastly man. As she learns to see beyond his monstrous exterior, they embark on an unexpected love story filled with deception, magic, and the power of true beauty.
Outlander is about a female warrior who is accidentally transported to Earth during the time of the Vikings. She must battle against a ruthless alien creature to protect the people and find a way back home. With the help of a group of Vikings, she faces deadly challenges and discovers the true power of her own strength.
After a botched pawn shop robbery, two criminals hide out at a secluded farmhouse but soon uncover a horrifying secret that puts their lives in danger.
In Copycat, a forensic psychologist suffering from agoraphobia becomes involved in a murder case when a copycat killer begins imitating famous serial killers. With the help of a detective, she must overcome her fear and track down the psychopathic murderer before she becomes his next victim.
In 1930s California, a young pilot named Cliff discovers a jet pack that gives him the ability to fly. He becomes a superhero known as The Rocketeer and must use his newfound powers to stop a group of Nazis who are trying to steal the jet pack for their own nefarious purposes. Along the way, Cliff also becomes involved in a romantic rivalry and faces off against mobsters and spies. With the help of his girlfriend and an eccentric millionaire, Cliff uses his jet pack to save the day and protect his city from evil.
Crime Wave is a crime drama film noir about an ex-convict who tries to lead an honest life but gets caught up in a series of dangerous situations involving armed robbery, false accusations, and a gang of robbers.
Secret agent OSS 117 is sent to Cairo to investigate the disappearance of his fellow agent and retrieve a stolen document. As he navigates the dangerous world of espionage, he encounters a myriad of comedic situations and characters.
A bodyguard is assigned to protect a celebrity, an old woman who used to be the first lady, and they form an unlikely bond. However, their relationship is put to the test when the bodyguard discovers the woman has a brain tumor and she tries to escape her protective custody.
In 'Liar, Liar, Vampire', a teenager named Davis is new to town and pretends to be a vampire to fit in. He becomes the center of attention at his new school, but things become complicated when he falls for a girl and has to keep up the charade. Will Davis be able to keep his secret and win the girl of his dreams?
In a post-apocalyptic future, a powerful fighter named Kenshiro embarks on a journey to protect the innocent and seek revenge against those who have wronged him. With his martial arts skills, he fights against ruthless enemies in a world filled with brutality, bloodshed, and chaos.
When two corrupt cops discover a mysterious vault, they plan a heist to take advantage of the opportunity. However, they soon find themselves caught in a dangerous web of deceit and betrayal, leading to a tragic ending.
OSS 117: Lost in Rio is a hilarious spy comedy that follows the adventures of OSS 117 as he gets mixed up in international intrigue, encounters a variety of eccentric characters, and navigates through the beautiful city of Rio de Janeiro.
A gang of bank robbers, led by a misogynist and haunted by the past, plans a meticulously thought-out bank robbery in 1950s St. Louis. As the plan goes awry and tensions rise, the robbers find themselves trapped and suspicious of each other, leading to gun violence, murder, and betrayal.
Bandolero! is a 1968 movie that tells the story of a Mexican bandit named Bandolero and a hangman named Dean who are forced to cross the border together. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and situations that test their loyalty and trust.
A janitor named Robert is kidnapped by a pink-suited angel named O'Reilly after being fired. As O'Reilly falls in love with Robert, their mortal enemies, Celine and Jackson, plot to keep them apart. Chaos ensues as they navigate through a series of criminal activities and romantic entanglements.
Monos follows a group of teenage guerrilla soldiers in an unnamed Latin American country. They are tasked with guarding an American engineer hostage, but their isolated mountain outpost becomes a surreal battleground as internal tensions and power struggles escalate.
Manny & Lo is about two sisters, Manny and Lo, who run away from home. When they kidnap a pregnant woman, they are forced to confront their own ideas about motherhood and sisterhood.
Two police detectives, Chris and Bill, are assigned to stake out the home of Maria, a woman suspected of harboring an escaped convict. As they observe her, they uncover a complex web of deceit, murder, and duplicity. The more they surveil Maria, the more danger they find themselves in, leading to a thrilling and comedic adventure.