Movies and TvShows featuring "folk-hero" theme.

The TV show follows the life of Daniel Boone, a folk hero and frontiersman, as he explores the American frontier during the 18th and 19th centuries. The series focuses on his interactions with Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee, and his involvement in the American Revolution.

An epic romantic adventure based on the life of Billy the Kid, from his humble Irish roots and his early days as a cowboy and gunslinger in the American frontier, to his pivotal role in the Lincoln County War and beyond.

Richard the Lionheart has gone to war, leaving power in the hands of Prince John. Sherwood is in danger, but Robin Hood and his gang are on hand to save the day! Meet Maid Marian with her castle insider knowledge, charming Little John, grumpy Tuck and Robin's funny cousin Scarlett. Follow the gang who with comedy, magic and friendship will save the day.

A young girl, Hua Mulan decides to pretend to be a man in order to stop her sickly old father from being called up for the army. She fools everyone but ends up with more than she bargained for when she falls for one of the young generals Li Leung

The Legend of William Tell is a 16-part television fantasy/drama series produced in 1998 by Cloud 9 Productions in New Zealand. The basic premise of the series — a crossbow-wielding rebel defies a corrupt governor — and the name of the title character were adopted from the traditional story, but the series was set in a fantasy world and featured supernatural themes. Described by executive producer Raymond Thompson as "Star Wars on the planet Earth", this is a fantasy saga of bravery, magic, myth and romance. William Tell is the youthful leader of a band of young, ‘brat pack' outlaws, forever hunted by the forces of darkness, led by Xax and Kreel, who have usurped power in their homeland. The series of self-contained stories follows Will's quest to restore young Princess Vara to her rightful place on the royal throne and defeat Xax and Kreel's forces — and by doing so, bring back peace and order to the Kingdom of Kale. There is action and adventure along the way, magic, creatures, mystery, intrigue — but also much human drama and interplay among Will's rebel band who must support each other in their quest. The group encounter a diverse range of people and situations on their journey — some help the resistance movement, others are cohorts of Xax and Kreel.

Robin of Locksley, an English nobleman who joined Richard the Lionheart's army in the Third Crusade, is captured and imprisoned in Jerusalem. He engineers an escape, saving the life of a Moor, Azeem, in the process, and swears to protect his comrade's sister Marian. Back in England, Robin finds his home in ruins and the Sheriff of Nottingham ruling over the land. With the help of Azeem and a band of outlaws from Sherwood Forest, Robin leads a rebellion to rob the rich and give to the poor.

In the realm of King Hrothgar, a mighty warrior named Beowulf arrives to rid the kingdom of the vicious monster Grendel. However, Beowulf's victory comes at a price as he must confront the consequences of his heroic actions and face an even greater threat.

Ned Kelly (2003) is a riveting crime drama that follows the true story of Ned Kelly, a notorious Australian outlaw who led a resistance against the law enforcement in the late 19th century. The movie explores Kelly's life of lawlessness, his struggles with the police, and his ultimate capture and arrest.

Bored waitress Bonnie Parker falls in love with an ex-con named Clyde Barrow and together they start a violent crime spree through the country, stealing cars and robbing banks. In the middle of the Great Depression, Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker meet when Clyde tries to steal Bonnie's mother's car. Bonnie, who is bored by her job as a waitress, is intrigued with Clyde, and decides to take up with him and become his partner in crime. They do some holdups, but their amateur efforts, while exciting, are not very lucrative. The duo's crime spree shifts into high gear once they hook up with a dim-witted gas station attendant, C.W. Moss. The three are joined by Clyde's brother, Buck and his wife, Blanche, a preacher's daughter. Soon a long-simmering feud between Bonnie and Blanche begins; the once-prim Blanche views Bonnie as a harpy corrupting her husband and brother-in-law, while Bonnie sees Blanche as an incompetent, shrill shrew. Bonnie and Clyde turn from pulling small-time heists to robbing banks. Their exploits also become more violent. When C.W., the get-away driver, botches a bank robbery by parallel parking the car, Clyde shoots the bank manager in the face after he jumps onto the slow-moving car's running board. The gang is pursued by law enforcement, including Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, who is captured and humiliated by the outlaws, then set free. After a raid kills Buck, injures Bonnie and Clyde, and leaves Blanche sightless and in police custody, Hamer tricks Blanche, whose eyes are bandaged, into revealing the name of C.W. Moss, known in the press only as an unnamed accomplice. The Ranger locates Bonnie, Clyde and C.W. hiding at the house of C.W.'s father, who thinks Bonnie and Clyde -- and an elaborate tattoo -- have corrupted his son. He strikes a bargain with Hamer: in exchange for a lenient jail sentence for C.W., he helps set a trap for the outlaws. When Bonnie and Clyde are ambushed while stopped by the side of the road, the police riddle their bodies with bullets in a blood bath.

Set in 12th-century England, after the crusades, Robin Hood reunites with his love, Maid Marian. They face challenges from the ruthless Sheriff of Nottingham and the king of England. Their tragic love and heroic actions as outlaws form the core of the story.

James J. Braddock, a washed-up boxer forced to give up his career due to a broken hand, takes on a fight against the number-two contender and unexpectedly knocks him out. Against his wife's wishes, Braddock returns to boxing and becomes a symbol of hope during the Great Depression. He faces Max Baer, the vicious champion, in a title fight and defies the odds to become the heavyweight champion of the world.

In 1883, a British general leads an invading army to Khartoum, Sudan, facing resistance from the Sudanese forces. The film depicts the epic battle and the last stand of the British forces.

Delve into the power and significance of myths and their influence on human culture and understanding through interviews with renowned scholars and storytellers.

Convoy is a 1978 action film about a truck driver named Martin 'Rubber Duck' Penwald who leads a rebellion against corrupt law enforcement officers. The film takes place in the Arizona desert and follows Rubber Duck and his convoy of fellow truckers as they evade the police and fight for their rights.

The Alamo tells the story of the Battle of the Alamo, a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution. In 1836, a group of Texan rebels fought against the Mexican army in a desperate last stand for the independence of Texas. The film portrays the bravery and sacrifice of the defenders of the Alamo, highlighting their struggle against overwhelming odds.

Pippi Longstocking, a strong-willed redhead girl, runs away from home and embarks on a thrilling adventure filled with song, flying cars, tightrope walking, and encounters with the police. She befriends children along the way and faces challenges such as escaping from jail, navigating a river, and outsmarting her pursuers. Based on the novel, Pippi on the Run is a heartwarming story of courage and independence.

Guava Island tells the story of a musician living on a tropical island who faces tragedy and exploitation while trying to pursue his dreams. He is caught in a struggle between the oppressive rule of a paramilitary group and the pursuit of the American dream. Along the way, he must navigate relationships, love, and the moral dilemmas that come with his choices.

Die Nibelungen: Siegfried is an epic silent film based on Germanic mythology. It tells the story of Siegfried, a legendary hero on a quest to slay a dragon and win the hand of a princess. With its stunning visuals and mythical themes, this film is a masterpiece of early cinema.

Mythos is a three-part documentary that consists of a series of lectures given by Joseph Campbell. Campbell conceived of the original lectures, filmed over the last six years of his life, as a summation of what he had learned about the human mythic impulse, in terms of psychology, ethnology and comparative mythology—what he called "the one great story of mankind."

In the Carpathian mountains during the eighteenth century, the Hutsuls face foreign rule and dark times. The Dovbush brothers, Oleksa and his money-oriented sibling, become mountain outlaws known as opryshkos. As the Carpathians are plagued with uprisings, Oleksa fights for his people while the aristocracy attempts to kill him and destroy his legend. However, Dovbush outsmarts them. When the lords attack his love for his childhood sweetheart, Marichka, they hope to weaken him. The story follows the hero's struggles and enduring strength as he leads his people towards freedom.