Movies and TvShows featuring "great-grandfather" theme.

This documentary tells the story of Simon Wiesenthal, a famous Nazi hunter, and explores his personal life, family relationships, and experiences during the Holocaust. It highlights the challenges he faced in his quest for justice and his efforts to bring Nazi war criminals to trial. The film also delves into the hate mail and bomb threats he received and the impact of his work on his great-grandfather, who was an ex-Nazi. Throughout the film, Wiesenthal's resilience and determination are showcased, as well as the long-lasting impact he has left on the world.

It seems that Lum's grandfather made an agreement that should he have a daughter, she would be married to a traveling merchant that he met. Now, the merchant has come to collect due. Ataru is tricked into thinking that Lum wants to leave, and so, in a moment of anger, says he hates her. Arguments erupt, and Lum decides that she must know the truth of Atarus feelings. As for all the questions of importance for the Onis, a game of tag begins, one that Ataru can win simply by telling Lum I Love You. However, in the end his pride may end up dooming him. So begins the series of events that will at long last decide the future and fate of Ataru and Lum.

In the bleak landscape of Minnesota, a series of murders occur that are linked to a dark secret from the past. As an investigation unfolds, a novice detective finds herself entangled in the sinister history of the region.

Macy, BiBi and Chelsea, are young fashion models who have signed on to shoot a commercial. To meet with the theme “Youth and Death”, the director suggests shooting the commercial at their boss, Mr King’s ancestral home on the East Dragon Island. King’s great-grandfather had once been a vampire and put under a spell in his family grave on the island. The girls are busy partying and shooting at the beach. Little do they know that the old vampire is awakened and three other people on the island had been bitten and are turning into vampires.

A Texas Funeral is a dark comedy that revolves around a dysfunctional Texas family, dealing with their peculiarities and the aftermath of a funeral. The plot follows the family as they navigate through their own eccentricities, relationships, and secrets, all while trying to honor their deceased loved one.

The Green Years is a heartwarming tale about a young orphan in Scotland who discovers his family's history and learns valuable life lessons along the way.

Escanaba in da Moonlight is a quirky comedy set in the forests of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It follows the story of a man on a hunting trip with his family, dealing with family traditions, a curse, a possible familial possession, and encounters with UFOs. The film explores themes of family relationships, male bonding, and the pursuit of visions. With its crude humor and satirical elements, Escanaba in da Moonlight offers a hilarious and unique cinematic experience.

An orphan helps a doctor fight an epidemic in a small western town, in one of Allan Dwan’s closely observed studies in Americana.

A U.S. Army sergeant is home on leave to reconnect with his girlfriend he hopes to marry. However, in the years he's been away, she's gotten a huge promotion where they used to work together - and has become engaged to another man.

In a small inn in rural France during the 1920s, the innkeeper finds himself in the midst of a series of events including theft, murder, and the discovery of hidden treasure. As he navigates through false accusations and mistaken identities, he must uncover the truth and save his reputation.

Bright Leaves is a documentary that delves into the filmmaker's exploration of his family's history in the tobacco industry. Through interviews, personal anecdotes, and archival footage, he uncovers the rise and fall of this industry and its impact on his family's legacy.

In the 1890s, 10-year-old Yohan is sent away from home to survive on his own as a child laborer. He experiences hardships and overcomes his fears by relying on bravery and hope to make the best of his circumstances.

The Number on Great-Grandpa's Arm is a short documentary that follows a young boy as he interviews his great-grandfather about his experience during the Holocaust. Using a combination of animation and live-action footage, the film tells the emotional story of survival, loss, and the enduring power of family connections.

In this thought-provoking documentary, filmmaker and narrator Travis Wilkerson delves into his family's past in Alabama and uncovers a history of murder and race. Through his personal investigation, he raises important questions about guilt, identity, and the legacy of violence.

When a civil war in the Philippines breaks out, a gay man born into a military family is forced to enlist in place of his ailing father.

Four generations of Oppenheim men gather in Paris for Isaac's 90th birthday. He's "Romeo," still a lady's man, waiting to hear from a woman to whom he has proposed, threatening suicide if she says no. They gather at Isaac's grandson's, Ben, who lives with Peggy and their son Mathias who's 10. Joining them, from Israel, is Isaac's son Elie. Against a backdrop of Elie's attempts to call his ex-wife, Ben and Peggy's marital difficulties, Mathias's budding sexuality, everyone's love of chess and practical jokes, Ben's house (shifting dangerously on its foundation), and the twentieth-century struggles of the Jews, the film explores their relationships and Isaac's aging.

A pretty loner hires a firecracker salesman to shoot fireworks for her great-grandfather's 100th birthday; disaster and romance ensue.