Movies and TvShows featuring "fish-out-of-water" theme.

Prison Break follows the story of Michael Scofield, who deliberately gets himself imprisoned in order to help his brother Lincoln Burrows escape death row. Michael, an engineering genius, meticulously plans an elaborate escape for them, using his knowledge of the prison's layout and his tattoos that hold crucial information. As they race against time, they must navigate through a dangerous web of conspiracy and betrayal.

Following his release from prison, Mafia capo Dwight 'The General' Manfredi is exiled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he builds a new criminal empire with a group of unlikely characters.

Outlander is a romantic fantasy TV show based on the novel of the same name. It follows the story of Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who travels back in time to the year 1743. In the past, she becomes embroiled in the Jacobite risings and falls in love with a Scottish warrior named Jamie Fraser. Together, they must navigate the political intrigues and dangers of the past while Claire tries to find a way back to her own time.

Doctor Who is a sci-fi TV show about a Time Lord known as The Doctor who travels through time and space in a spaceship called the TARDIS. The Doctor encounters various aliens, monsters, and beings from different planets, often saving the world or the universe from imminent danger. Along the way, The Doctor forms deep relationships with their human companions and faces the challenges of their dark past.

Gold Rush is a reality TV show that follows a group of miners as they search for gold in Alaska, Canada, Colorado, and other locations. It showcases the challenges they face, the bond within their family business, and the thrill of striking gold.

The Nanny is a sitcom about a British nanny, Fran Fine, who is hired by a wealthy widower, Maxwell Sheffield, to take care of his three children. Fran is unconventional and brings a fresh perspective to the Sheffield household, which consists of Mr. Sheffield and his three children, Maggie, Brighton, and Grace. She often clashes with Mr. Sheffield's business partner, C.C. Babcock, who is attracted to him. Throughout the series, Fran navigates her way through the ups and downs of being a nanny while also dealing with romantic entanglements and cultural clashes.

Futurama is a sci-fi comedy series set in the 31st century where delivery boy Philip J. Fry, who was cryogenically frozen in 1999, wakes up to a new world and joins a delivery team consisting of a one-eyed captain, a lovable robot, a Jamaican accountant, a martian scientist, and a cyclops alien, embarking on various adventures in space and encountering bizarre creatures and situations.

Big City Greens follows the chaotic and hilarious adventures of a family who moves from a small country town to the bustling metropolis. The show explores the challenges and culture clash the family experiences in the big city, with a focus on the mischievous antics of the young boy Cricket Green. Through their adventures, the show delivers lighthearted comedy and heartwarming messages. Join the Greens as they navigate through urban life and learn valuable life lessons along the way.

In Japan in the year 1600, at the dawn of a century-defining civil war, Lord Yoshii Toranaga is fighting for his life as his enemies on the Council of Regents unite against him, when a mysterious European ship is found marooned in a nearby fishing village.

The Clampett family strike oil and become millionaires overnight. They move from their rural home to the posh Beverly Hills, where their country ways and lack of sophistication lead to comedic situations.

Jessie, a small-town girl, moves to New York City and becomes a nanny to a wealthy family. She navigates the challenges of taking care of the four high-profile kids while trying to pursue her own dreams and aspirations.

In this cult TV show from the 1960s, an astronaut finds a genie in a bottle and tries to keep her existence a secret while experiencing unintended consequences. The show follows their comedic adventures and mishaps as the genie grants his wishes.

McLeod's Daughters is a drama/romance TV show set in rural Australia. It follows the story of an 18-year-old female rancher and her half-sister as they navigate family relationships, conflicts, and falling in love. The show explores themes of love, friendship, and the challenges of running a farm.

Cady Heron enrolls in a new high school and befriends a group of popular girls called the Plastics. However, her plan to seek revenge on the group's leader, Regina George, backfires and she ultimately learns the importance of staying true to herself.

After their riches-to-rags journey, the wealthy Rose family is forced to rebuild their lives in Schitt's Creek, a small town they once bought as a joke. With their pampered lifestyle gone, they face the challenges of living in a motel, running a general store, and interacting with the eccentric local townsfolk. Through humor and heartwarming moments, they discover the true value of family and friendship.

3rd Rock from the Sun follows the lives of a group of aliens from the planet Oatu, who are on a mission to study and observe human behavior. They disguise themselves as a human family and live in the town of Rutherford, Ohio. The show humorously explores the challenges they face in adapting to human life and their unique perspective on the world.

Hogan's Heroes is a hilarious sitcom set in Stalag 13, a German prisoner-of-war camp during World War II. The show follows the antics of Colonel Hogan and his fellow prisoners as they engage in sabotage, espionage, and attempts to escape, all while outwitting their bumbling Nazi captors.

Mia Thermopolis, an unpopular high school student, learns she is the princess of Genovia. With the help of her grandmother and friends, she must decide whether to accept her royal duties while dealing with love, friendship, and media attention.

ALF, an alien life form from the planet Melmac, crash-lands on Earth and is taken in by the Tanner family. While adjusting to life on Earth, ALF gets into hilarious misadventures and forms a bond with the family.

Sleepy Hollow follows a detective from the 18th century who wakes up in the 21st century to battle supernatural forces with the help of a modern-day sheriff.