Movies and TvShows featuring "grounded-by-parent" theme.

In 1960s Baltimore, a plump teenager named Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. However, Tracy's emergence as a star threatens the reigning dance queen, Amber Von Tussle, and her domineering mother, Velma. With the help of her friend Seaweed, Tracy fights for racial integration on the show while pursuing her own dreams of stardom.

When a Stranger Calls is a horror movie about a teenage babysitter who receives terrifying phone calls from a mysterious stranger while watching over the children in a secluded waterfront house. As the calls become increasingly sinister, she realizes that she is in grave danger and must find a way to protect herself and the children before it's too late.

When Nancy Drew's father is suddenly taken ill, she is forced to move to a small town with her aunt. There, she stumbles upon a case involving a hidden staircase and must use her detective skills to solve the mystery and uncover the truth. Along the way, Nancy encounters various obstacles and dangerous situations, including breaking and entering, abduction, and forged signatures. With the help of her friends, she navigates through the twists and turns of the case, ultimately exposing the truth and bringing the culprits to justice.

A stern father terrorizes his family with his anger, alcoholism, and abusive behavior. His teenage daughter and son struggle to cope with his violent outbursts, while the mother tries to protect them. The family's dysfunction leads to horrifying consequences.

Morgan, a troubled, drug-addled teen, must deal with her crazy grandma and a psycho caller when her father leaves her home alone. As the calls keep coming in, a paranoid Morgan is forced to face some of her worst fears and inner demons when she believes everyone she knows is either plotting against her - or trying to kill her.

Screwed is a coming-of-age comedy about a gay teenager named Ossi who is struggling with his sexual identity. He spends a summer in Finland at his family's summer cottage, where he navigates his first sexual experiences, deals with narcolepsy, and comes out to his family. Through a series of funny and heartfelt moments, Ossi learns to embrace his true self and find acceptance.

When a group of kids is extorted by a bully, they come up with a plan to stand up against him. With the help of a babysitter and their own resourcefulness, they navigate through various challenges and learn valuable lessons along the way.