Movies and TvShows featuring "governess" theme.

Dark Shadows is a gothic soap opera that focuses on the life of vampire Barnabas Collins and his interactions with the inhabitants of Collinsport, Maine. The show explores themes of family, love, supernatural powers, and the struggle between good and evil. Set in the 1960s, Dark Shadows combines elements of horror, romance, and mystery to create a unique and captivating storyline.

Mary and Tom are parentless Irish siblings who arrive in New York City via ocean liner in 1886 and quickly find themselves on a wild, cross-country journey aboard a transcontinental "Orphan Train" where they meet an extraordinary new friend who will change their lives forever.

When a murder occurs on a train on which he's travelling, celebrated detective Hercule Poirot is recruited to solve the case. In 1934, famous detective Hercule Poirot solves a theft at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The obsessive compulsive Belgian-who seeks balance in life, and considers his case-solving ability to see a lie amid truth a curse-wants to rest in Istanbul but must return to London for another case. His friend Bouc, director of the Orient Express, offers him a room on the train. Poirot refuses businessman Samuel Ratchett's offer to hire him as his bodyguard during the three-day journey, as Ratchett has received threatening letters from an unknown party. That night Poirot hears strange noises coming from Ratchett's compartment, and sees someone in a red kimono running down the hallway. An avalanche derails the train and strands the passengers. The next morning Poirot learns Ratchett was murdered during the night after being stabbed a dozen times. Poirot and Bouc investigate passengers as repairs begin. Evidence indicates that Ratchett was murdered by one person, with Caroline Hubbard claiming that a man was in her compartment during the night and that since her cabin was next to Ratchett, the murderer would have entered Ratchett's cabin through hers. Poirot discovers a partially destroyed note connecting Ratchett to the kidnapping of Daisy Armstrong, a child who was abducted from her bedroom and held for ransom. After the ransom was paid, Daisy was found murdered. Ratchett is identified as John Cassetti, Daisy's kidnapper and murderer. Her death caused her mother Sonia to die after giving premature birth to a stillborn baby; her father, Colonel Armstrong, then committed suicide. The family's nursemaid Susanne was arrested and hanged herself while in police custody, but exonerated after her death. The train compartments were locked at night, so the only suspects were the people in that particular compartment. Also that compartment had a guard who said he saw nobody enter Ratchett's cabin during the time of his death. Ratchett's coffee is found to be drugged, but his Valet Henry does not know how the coffee was drugged before or after he delivered it to Ratchett. Then Poirot finds Hector trying to burn the ledgers of Ratchett's accounts. Poirot stops him and accuses him of stealing from Ratchett and hence killing him for the fear of being found out. But Dr Artbutnot confirms that Hector was drinking with him all night. More evidence is found, including a bloodstained handkerchief and the button of a conductor's uniform found in Hubbard's compartment. The uniform is later found, as is the kimono, discovered in Poirot's own suitcase. Hubbard is stabbed in the back; she survives but cannot identify the culprit. Poirot discovers several of the passengers have direct connections to the Armstrong family. While interviewing governess Mary Debenham, John Arbuthnot shoots Poirot in the shoulder claiming that he is the murderer, but is stopped by Bouc. Poirot realizes that Arbuthnot never meant to kill him. Poirot then interviews the count and countess Andrenyi. He finds that the countess's passport has been tampered and deduces that her first name is not Elena, but Helena. He then deduces that Helena is in fact the sister of Sonia Armstrong, who is living in permanent fear from the events of the past. Poirot meets the suspects outside the train, offering two theories of how Ratchett died. The first is simple: A murderer disguised as a conductor boarded the train, murdered Ratchett, and fled. The second is more complex: Every suspect is connected to the Armstrongs, Susanne, or her trial in some way-including those who had pretended otherwise-and had motive to kill Ratchett/Cassetti. Hubbard is revealed to be Linda Arden, former stage actress and Sonia Armstrong's mother. Poirot reveals that the 13 other passengers on the train, and the train conductor, were all connected to the Armstrong family in some way. Hubbard admits that she gathered everyone and planned the murder. All of the suspects took turns stabbing Ratchett. Arbuthnot stabbed Hubbard without endangering her life to convince Poirot of a lone killer. Poirot challenges the passengers to shoot him with his gun since he is the only one who can expose their plot; Bouc can lie but Poirot-obsessed with truth and balance-cannot. Hubbard grabs the gun and tries to kill herself. The gun is unloaded; Poirot wanted to see how the suspects would react. As the train is put back on track Poirot concludes that justice is impossible in the case, as Ratchett deserved death; for the first time he will have to live with a lie and imbalance. Poirot presents the lone killer theory to the Yugoslavian police, allowing the suspects to leave. As he disembarks the train a messenger asks him to investigate a death on the Nile. Poirot takes the case.

After being set free, Barnabas Collins, an imprisoned vampire, returns to his ancestral home where he must protect his dysfunctional descendants. He must navigate a new world as he tries to restore his family's fortunes, battles a rival business owner who is also his ex-lover, and faces his own curse of eternal suffering. Along the way, he forms a romantic connection with a governess who resembles his lost love and must confront his enemy to save his family and break the curse.

A young novice named Maria is sent by her convent in 1930s Austria to become a governess to the seven children of a widowed naval officer. Through music and various outings, Maria gives the children a taste of a more fulfilling, joyous life than they have ever known. However, their newfound happiness is threatened when Germany marches into Austria in 1938. As the Captain and Maria fall in love, they must navigate their feelings while facing the challenges brought on by the political situation and their own personal obstacles. Ultimately, they decide to leave Austria and escape to Switzerland with the children.

Baby's Day Out is a comedy movie about a baby who gets kidnapped by three bumbling criminals. However, the baby manages to escape and goes on an adventurous journey through the city. Along the way, he outsmarts the criminals and encounters various funny situations. The movie is filled with humor, excitement, and heartwarming moments.

The Buccaneers is a TV show set in the 19th century that follows the adventures of a group of young women from different backgrounds who are determined to find love and social status. They navigate through aristocratic society, facing dysfunctional marriages, betrayals, secrets, and scandalous affairs. The story revolves around their quest to secure their futures in a society that upholds the values of the Victorian era.

Emma Woodhouse, a young woman in 19th-century England, meddles in the love lives of her friends and neighbors while attempting to find love herself.

A young woman named Greta takes a job as a nanny for a wealthy family in a remote English village. She soon discovers that the family's son, Brahms, is a life-sized doll that the parents treat as a real child. As Greta becomes more involved in Brahms' care, she starts to experience strange occurrences and begins to suspect that the doll may be possessed by a malevolent spirit. Greta must unravel the mystery surrounding Brahms and confront the dark secrets of the family's past before it's too late.

Jane Eyre is a young woman who becomes a governess for Mr. Rochester, a wealthy and brooding man. As Jane develops feelings for him, she soon uncovers a dark secret hidden within Thornfield Hall. The story explores themes of love, independence, and the struggle for identity in 19th-century England.

Dark Shadows is a gothic drama TV show set in the 1790s in Maine. The show revolves around a family curse, a ghost, and a vampire. The story follows a governess who becomes entangled in the supernatural secrets of the Collins family, as she tries to unravel the mysteries of their cursed past.

In 1921, a ghost-hunting novelist travels to a boarding school in England to investigate a haunting. As she digs deeper into the mysteries of the school, she uncovers a dark secret and must confront her own repressed memories.

Jane Eyre is a young orphan who, after a cruel childhood, becomes a governess at Thornfield Hall. There, she falls in love with her employer, Mr. Rochester, only to discover that he is hiding a dark secret. As Jane tries to navigate the complexities of love, desire, and the haunting memories of her past, she must also confront the hidden truths that threaten to destroy her happiness.

Vanity Fair follows the story of Becky Sharp, a cunning and ambitious woman determined to rise in society. Set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars, Becky navigates through the complexities of social class, manipulating those around her to achieve her goals. Along the way, she encounters romance, betrayal, and unexpected twists that challenge her ruthless pursuit of wealth and status.

The Nightcomers is a disturbing and intense drama set in the Victorian era. It follows the story of an orphaned teenage girl who becomes entangled in a web of obsession, sexual abuse, and horror. As she tries to navigate her way through a haunting and perverse world, she must confront her own loss of innocence and the evil that lurks within. With gothic horror elements and a psychological exploration of the depths of human depravity, this film is a disturbing and thought-provoking experience.

Emma, a young woman living in the countryside, loves matchmaking and meddling in the affairs of others. As she navigates the challenges of courtship and love in 1810s England, she learns valuable lessons about class prejudice, snobbery, and the importance of honesty.

A biographical drama depicting the life of Louis Wain, a renowned artist known for his eccentric and imaginative paintings of cats. The movie explores Wain's struggles with mental illness, personal tragedies, and his rise to fame in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In 1890s England, a governess is hired to take care of two orphans in a country estate. As she begins to experience strange occurrences and see apparitions, she becomes convinced that the house is haunted. The governess is determined to protect the children from the supernatural forces that threaten their lives.

A young governess is hired to take care of two orphaned children in a haunted mansion. As she starts to uncover dark secrets about the house, she becomes convinced that there is a malevolent spirit haunting the place.