Movies and TvShows featuring "forced-retirement" theme.

Otto, a grump who's lost his wife and wants to end his life, finds unexpected friendship with his new neighbors. As he forms a bond with Marisol, his outlook on life begins to change.

During the Cold War, George Smiley is brought out of retirement to find a Soviet mole within MI6. The film follows Smiley as he investigates Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, and Spy, a group of high-ranking British agents suspected of being double agents. As he delves deeper into the investigation, Smiley uncovers the truth about the mole and the complex web of deceit and betrayal within British Intelligence. Through interviews, surveillance, and careful analysis, Smiley gradually uncovers the identity of the mole, leading to a tense confrontation at a safe house. The mole is revealed to be Haydon, who had been secretly passing intelligence to the Soviets. Haydon is captured and interrogated, revealing that he seduced Smiley's wife and had close ties to other suspects. With the mole exposed, Smiley is reinstated as MI6 chief.

After being double-crossed by his former employer, a retired hitman named Duncan Vizla seeks revenge and must go up against an army of younger, faster, and ruthless assassins.

Mr. Holland, a talented musician, takes up a teaching job to support his family. Initially frustrated, he finds purpose in shaping the lives of his students through music. The film explores the challenges and triumphs of a dedicated teacher and the impact he has on his students.

During a team-building retreat, employees of a weapons company find themselves hunted by a masked killer in the remote countryside.

In a moment of cowardice, Detective Carl Mørck sends Rose, his junior colleague in Department Q, to the remote Danish island of Bornholm to answer his old colleague Christian Habersaat's repeated requests. But during his forced retirement ceremony Christian kills himself sending Rose into a journey deep into her own traumatic past. Later, Department Q are embroiled into an old cold case of a girl found dead hanging in a tree.

In this magical film set in Ireland, a man named Darby O'Gill encounters leprechauns and gets involved in a series of enchanting adventures. With the help of the friendly little people, Darby must outsmart the tricky King Brian and save his daughter from the clutches of the banshee. Along the way, he discovers the true power of wishes and the importance of family.

In a small western town, the aging marshal faces his own mortality as he is forced to confront the consequences of his violent past. As tensions rise in the community, the marshal's actions have far-reaching repercussions, leading to a dramatic showdown.

After his friend is killed, a retired assassin is forced to come out of retirement to complete one last job. As he navigates through a web of betrayal and lies, he discovers a secret organization that will stop at nothing to protect its interests.

When aging newspaper Editor Frank Miller is fired after decades of service and replaced by a computer, he cannot take this fate quietly. Frank becomes enraged and starts writing letters to his son, Richard, expressing his fury.

No End is a drama film set in communist Poland in the 1980s. After the death of her husband, a woman must navigate the political and personal challenges of life under martial law. She becomes involved with a hypnotist who claims to be able to communicate with the dead, including her deceased husband.

When a hardworking executive is forced into retirement, he decides to trick his family and get a job as a secretary, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and a closer look at the dynamics of family relationships.

In a future society, ruthless corporations control the world and entertainment is dominated by a violent sport called Rollerball. A star player named Jonathan E. battles with the corporate executives who want to suppress his popularity and extend his career beyond his prime.

Corner Gas: The Movie (2014) follows the residents of Dog River, a small town dealing with bankruptcy and an evil corporation trying to take over their gas station. The best friends and quirky characters must come together to save their town and overcome various challenges.

In the fictional town of Mystery, Alaska, the residents are obsessed with ice hockey. When a publicity stunt by Sports Illustrated brings the New York Rangers to town for a game, the residents decide to form their own team and compete against the professional players. The story follows the journey of the ragtag team as they face various challenges and conflicts. Along the way, personal relationships and small-town dynamics come into play, adding to the drama and humor of the situation.

The movie is comprised of six vignettes. A look at the tumultuous marriage of Tim and Emily Hanratty over half a century.

Nancy Cartwright is determined to collect an $1,800 feed bill owed to her father Harry Cartwright by a rodeo association. Instead, she is talked into assuming management of the rodeo by Slim Martin and the other performers when they learn the promoter has run off with the cash receipts.

A bedridden man, forced into retirement, finds himself trapped in a brothel in post-World War II Paris. As he reminisces about his past, including his reputation as a former thief and encounters with a prostitute and a pimp, a heist gone wrong leads to a courtroom trial. The closure of the brothel and the man's own personal journey towards redemption become intertwined.

The Murders in the Rue Morgue follows a retired policeman who is forced out of retirement to investigate a string of brutal murders in Paris. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of deceit and uncovering the true identity of the killer becomes a race against time. With a mix of gothic mystery and slasher horror, this movie keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

In She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, a retired soldier is forced to undertake one last assignment before his retirement. As a Confederate veteran serving in the US Cavalry, he must confront challenges such as a runaway stagecoach, a traitor in their midst, and a Native American tribe. Along the way, he navigates the complexities of relationships, loyalty, and duty. Set against the backdrop of the American West, the film explores themes of honor, sacrifice, and the changing times of the frontier.