Movies and TvShows featuring "first-person-narration" theme.

Andy Dufresne is wrongly convicted of murdering his wife and her lover. In prison, he forms a friendship with Red and helps fellow inmates. He perseveres through brutality, sexual assault, and corruption. Andy builds a library and launders money for the warden. He is hopeful for his release until his friend Tommy is killed to prevent his testimony. Andy confronts the warden and escapes to freedom.

My 600-lb Life is a reality TV show that follows the lives of individuals struggling with extreme obesity. Viewers witness as they embark on a journey to lose weight and improve their health. The show focuses on the challenges they face, including their physical and emotional struggles, as well as their relationship with food. With the help of renowned surgeon Dr. Nowzaradan, the participants undergo gastric bypass surgery and must commit to a strict diet and exercise program in order to achieve their weight loss goals.

In the present, a teenage girl reads a memoir about the Grand Budapest Hotel, a once-glorious establishment in a war-torn country. The story follows the hotel's lobby boy, Zero, and the eccentric concierge, Gustave, as they navigate a murder accusation, theft, and a chase with an assassin. Amidst the chaos, they uncover the truth and Gustave is proven innocent. The story ends with the hotel's decline and Zero's dedication to preserving its memory.

Four waves of increasingly deadly alien attacks have left most of Earth in ruin. Cassie is on the run, desperately trying to save her younger brother. She encounters Evan, a mysterious young man who helps her, but she soon discovers his true identity. The fifth wave is a plot by the Others to manipulate and use the surviving humans as pawns. Cassie and her newfound friends must resist the fifth wave and fight for their survival.

Rocco is a documentary that delves into the life of Rocco Siffredi, an Italian adult film actor known for his explicit performances and exploration of sexuality. The film provides an intimate look into his career, personal life, and the porn industry as a whole, touching on themes of retirement, masturbation, multiple partners, and more.

Two terminally ill men, a blue-collar mechanic and a billionaire hospital magnate, become friends in the hospital and decide to go on an around-the-world road trip to complete their bucket list before they die. Along the way, they skydive, drive a Shelby Mustang, fly over the North Pole, visit the Taj Mahal and ride motorcycles on the Great Wall of China. They confide in each other about family and faith, and the mechanic realizes he loves his wife. However, his cancer spreads and he dies, while the billionaire reconciles with his estranged daughter and learns of his granddaughter. The billionaire delivers a eulogy for his friend and crosses off the final item on their bucket list. In the end, the billionaire's ashes are taken to the Himalayas.

Janet, a foul-mouthed, hilarious, Belfast supermarket worker who doesn't care about anything, including her life, and Seamus, a handsome, self-centered, political broadcaster with what looks to be a perfect London life and a celebrity girlfriend, unexpectedly meet. They instantly clash - and yet also find themselves inextricably drawn to each other.

An English department chairman at an underfunded college, Professor Hank Devereaux toes the line between midlife crisis and full-blown meltdown, navigating the offbeat chaos in his personal and professional life.

Houdini is a biographical drama TV show that tells the story of the legendary magician Harry Houdini. Set in the late 19th and early 20th century, the show explores Houdini's rise to fame, his remarkable escape acts, and his personal struggles. From his early years in Budapest, Hungary to his iconic performances in New York City, Houdini's life is brought to the screen in this captivating docudrama series.

The Hairdresser's Husband is a movie about a man who becomes infatuated with a hairdresser at a young age and spends his whole life pursuing her. The film explores themes of love, obsession, and desire. It is told in flashback as the man recounts his memories of their relationship. The plot takes a dark turn when the hairdresser's husband commits suicide, leading to a tragic ending.

Gambler Jake Green enters into a game with potentially deadly consequences. Jake is in prison in solitary confinement for seven years and exchanges thoughts on chess and the perfect con with his mysterious cell neighbors. Two years later, Jake gets out of prison and becomes successful in the world of gambling. He takes on his nemesis Dorothy Macha and beats him in a game of chance, humiliating Macha. Macha seeks revenge and orders a hit on Jake. Jake survives and discovers that he has a terminal disease. He is offered assistance by mysterious characters and forced to give away all his money. Jake realizes that he has fallen victim to a perfect con and Sam Gold, the opponent, resides within himself. Jake goes to war with himself and conquers his fear, ultimately defeating Macha and donating money to a charity.

In ancient China, Young Detective Dee is appointed by the Emperor to solve a series of mysterious events in the Sea Dragon's Palace.

Runner Runner is a crime drama movie set in the world of online gambling. When a college student named Richie Furst loses his savings in an online poker game, he travels to Costa Rica to confront the website's owner, Ivan Block. Richie is seduced by Ivan's wealth and power, but soon realizes that Ivan is involved in illegal activities. As Richie gets deeper into the world of online gambling, he becomes a target of the FBI and must decide whether to betray his new mentor or try to escape. The movie explores themes of greed, betrayal, and the power of money.

In the year 1910, a Russian officer gets lost in the Siberian wilderness. He meets an old man, Dersu Uzala, who becomes his guide and helps him survive in the harsh conditions. The two form a strong bond and learn from each other's experiences. However, their friendship is tested when they face a deadly blizzard and other challenges in the deep forest.

While on vacation in Thailand, Richard discovers a map to a secret island paradise. Accompanied by Françoise and Étienne, he swims across to the island and becomes a part of the beach community. However, the idyllic island and its community start to unravel, leading to betrayal, violence, and ultimately, an escape back to the mainland.

During a war between humans and an alien race called the Dracs, a pilot and a Drac soldier crash-land on an alien planet. Initially hostile towards each other, they eventually develop a bond and must rely on each other to survive the harsh environment and the dangers that await them.

The Tuche family, a typical middle-class French family, win the lottery and move to Monaco. They struggle with their newfound wealth and try to fit in with the wealthy elite of the Côte d'Azur.

In a Parisian suburb, a porn producer tries to make money by producing a successful porn movie. Along the way, he faces challenges including seduction, racism, and homophobia.

A former drug dealer meets and falls in love with a devout church girl, which challenges his criminal lifestyle. Through their relationship, he experiences a spiritual transformation and finds redemption.

The Personal History of David Copperfield follows the life of a young man as he navigates the ups and downs of 19th-century England. From his impoverished childhood, to his adventures and misadventures, David Copperfield's story is one of resilience, humor, and self-discovery.