Movies and TvShows featuring "fire-escape" theme.

Edward Lewis, a successful lawyer, hires Vivian Ward, a prostitute, to be his escort for social events. As they spend more time together, Edward develops feelings for Vivian and finds it difficult to let her go.

After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger with the help of a reluctant psychic. Sam and Molly move into a New York City apartment where Sam finds an old penny. Sam is killed during an attack, but his spirit remains behind. He discovers a medium named Oda Mae Brown who can hear him. Together, they uncover a money laundering scheme involving Sam's friend, Carl. Sam learns how to use his ghostly powers and helps Oda Mae close the fake bank account. They thwart Carl's plans and save Molly from danger. In the end, Sam says goodbye to Molly and moves on to the afterlife.

Holly Golightly, a free-spirited New York socialite, becomes interested in a man who moves into her building. However, her troubled past puts their relationship in jeopardy.

Dragged Across Concrete follows two policemen who get suspended from duty. Desperate to make ends meet, they turn to a life of crime. As they delve deeper into the criminal underworld, they become involved in a dangerous heist that could cost them everything.

A successful photographer in a wheelchair, Jeff, spies on his neighbors from his apartment window and becomes convinced that one of them has committed murder. With the help of his fashion-model girlfriend, Lisa, and his nurse, Stella, they investigate the suspicious behavior of their neighbor, Thorwald. Their suspicions are confirmed when they find Mrs. Thorwald's belongings and Jeff is pushed out of the window by Thorwald. Luckily, he is saved by the police and Lisa. Thorwald confesses to the murder and they all live happily ever after.

After a car accident, a photographer and his girlfriend begin experiencing supernatural occurrences and discover a dark past connected to a haunting ghost girl.

An ex-prize fighter turned New Jersey longshoreman struggles to stand up to his corrupt union bosses, including his older brother, as he starts to connect with the grieving sister of one of the syndicate's victims. Mob-connected union boss Johnny Friendly gloats about his control of the waterfront. Terry Malloy, a dockworker, had been a promising boxer until he was instructed to deliberately lose a fight. Terry helps the sister of a victim and becomes involved in testifying against the mob-controlled union. As Terry leans towards testifying, he faces threats and violence, but ultimately finds the strength to expose the illegal activities. With the support of the dockworkers, Terry fights back and stands up for justice.

Set It Up is a comedy and romance movie released in 2018. The story revolves around two overworked and underpaid assistants, Harper and Charlie, who work for high-powered bosses. They hatch a plan to get their bosses off their backs by setting them up with each other. As Harper and Charlie spend more time together trying to orchestrate this matchmaking, they discover that they may have feelings for each other as well. The movie showcases the ups and downs of their journey to balance work, love, and finding their own happiness.

Beastly is a modern-day retelling of Beauty and the Beast, where a handsome and arrogant high school student is transformed into a hideous creature by a witch. In order to break the curse, he must find someone who will love him despite his appearance. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about love, appearances, and the true nature of beauty.

In "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2," four best friends find themselves facing new challenges and experiences during their summer break. The magical pair of pants that fits each of them perfectly continues to bring them closer, as they navigate through love, friendship, and personal growth. Bridging the distance between them, the girls share their triumphs and struggles through letters, discovering the true meaning of friendship and the power it has to shape their lives.

Us Again is an animated musical short that tells the story of an elderly couple who, through a magical rainstorm, regain their youth and rediscover the joy of dance. Set against the backdrop of vibrant New York City, the couple embarks on a lively and heartwarming adventure that reminds them of the importance of embracing life to the fullest.

A police detective investigates the murder of a woman in New York City, uncovering a web of illegal activities and stolen jewelry. The investigation takes him through the city's dark underbelly as he races against time to solve the case.

After a one-night stand, a woman must navigate the streets of Los Angeles to make it to an important job interview, encountering various obstacles and hilarious situations along the way.

When the idolized butler of a European ambassador is accused of murder, a young boy becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of secrets and lies.

In America is a heartwarming drama film about a family of Irish immigrants who struggle to make a new life in New York City. They face challenges such as dealing with the death of a child, illegal immigration, and the false promises of the American dream. Through it all, they find hope, love, and a sense of belonging.

Rent tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists struggling to survive and create a life in New York City's Lower East Side in the thriving days of Bohemian Alphabet City, under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The film focuses on their struggles with a drug epidemic and the dangers of living in poverty.

After being wrongfully convicted of his wife's murder, a man escapes from prison and goes on the run. To change his appearance, he undergoes plastic surgery. As he tries to clear his name and find the real murderer, he encounters various obstacles and danger.

Night Falls on Manhattan follows the story of an honest district attorney who discovers corruption within the NYPD while prosecuting a cop killer. As he investigates further, he realizes the depth of the conspiracy and must decide between loyalty and justice.

The Enforcer is a crime thriller film-noir movie released in 1951. The story revolves around an assistant district attorney who is tasked with taking down a criminal gang. As he gets closer to exposing their operation, he becomes a target and must navigate a dangerous web of deception and violence. With twists and turns at every corner, the Enforcer will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Gloria witnesses a murder committed by the mafia and goes on the run to protect herself. Along the way, she forms a bond with a 7-year-old boy and becomes a surrogate mother to him. As she tries to elude the mafia, Gloria must confront her own guilt and face the consequences of her actions.