Movies and TvShows featuring "hiding-from-police" theme.
When a young boy named Kyuta runs away from his home, he stumbles upon a world of beasts where he meets Kumatetsu, a grumpy creature who becomes his unlikely father figure. As Kyuta trains to become Kumatetsu's disciple, he discovers the importance of family, friendship, and strong bonds. Together, they navigate the challenges of a magical world and learn valuable life lessons along the way.
John and the Hole is a psychological thriller about a 13-year-old boy named John who discovers a hidden bunker near his family's home. He decides to hold his family captive in the bunker, exploring the boundaries of power and control.
In order to escape the police after a robbery, two estranged siblings lay low in a metaphysical farmhouse that hides them away in a different time. There they reckon with a mysterious force that pushes their familial bonds to unnatural breaking points.
Safety Last! is a silent comedy film released in 1923. The story follows a young man seeking a job who ends up climbing the outside of a department store building as part of a publicity stunt. Along the way, he faces numerous obstacles and comedic mishaps. The film is known for its iconic image of the protagonist hanging from a clock on the side of the building.
When a Polish merchant marine is accused of murder, a young tomboy befriends him and helps uncover the truth, testing their loyalty and challenging the local police.
About Scout is a heartfelt drama about a young girl named Scout who embarks on a life-changing adventure. Along the way, she learns important lessons and discovers the true meaning of friendship.
Germany, Year Zero is a neorealist film set in post-World War II Berlin. The story follows a young boy as he tries to navigate a city in ruins, facing hunger, despair, and the moral dilemmas of a devastated society. The film explores themes of guilt, hopelessness, and the desperate will to survive.
One Touch of Venus tells the story of a department store clerk who accidentally brings a statue of the goddess of love to life. Chaos ensues as the clerk's girlfriend becomes jealous and a police detective tries to solve the mystery.
The Bench follows the story of a man who finds himself unemployed and estranged from his daughter in a society that looks down upon him. With the help of a young boy and his own determination, he attempts to rebuild his life and find second chances.
In 1930s France, a widow living in a small village finds herself torn between two men - her father-in-law and a hired hand. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, she must navigate the complex relationships and dark secrets that threaten to destroy her peaceful life.
When a former spy is framed for murder, he goes on the run to evade the police and find the true culprits. Along the way, he must navigate a web of deception and hidden identities while trying to clear his name.
In 'The Count' (1916), a tailor pretends to be a nobleman to attend a dance party and win the heart of a rich woman. He faces comedic mishaps, romantic rivalry, and tries to avoid the police.
Finally, Sunday! is a neo-Hitchcock comedy mystery movie set in Marseille, France. The plot revolves around a detective who gets embroiled in a web of false accusations, unfaithful wives, hidden rooms, and murder. With elements of screwball comedy and crime drama, the movie takes the audience on a thrilling ride of whodunit mystery and romantic suspense.
After the death of his wife, a shy concert pianist named Charlie tries to build a new life for himself by working as a pianist in a bar. However, his past catches up with him when his criminal brothers show up and bring danger to his doorstep. Charlie must navigate the world of organized crime while trying to protect his new love interest from harm.
When two vagabonds find themselves in a pinch, they impersonate identical twin sisters in order to hide from the police. Chaos ensues as they navigate the confusion of their assumed identities and encounter a comedic series of misunderstandings and slapstick situations. Another Fine Mess is a classic comedy that will have you laughing from start to finish.
Where Are You Going, Habibi? follows the journey of a young man named Habibi who is trying to hide from the police and find love. Along the way, he gets involved in a series of comedic and dramatic situations, including impersonating someone, working as a probation officer, and even a robbery. Through it all, Habibi learns about the importance of friendship and staying true to oneself.
A man discovers a videotape of his wife's lover being murdered by her husband and seeks revenge. He goes into hiding from the police and becomes a sitting target for the criminal underworld. As the story unfolds, he is confronted with betrayal, violence, and the need to escape from prison.
Peter Gifford is a likable, dedicated schoolteacher that teaches a senior life skills class. When student Janet Sommers brings up the topic of sex and dating, he asks students to write questions on the topic, and will cover them in the next class. The parents get wind of what Gifford is about to do, notify the principal, and he warns Peter not to read the questions in class. Gifford decides to go against this and is suspended. The whole student body protests, and the administration gets worried on what to do.
A down-and-out crook on the lam befriends a young street urchin, in an Italian port city. At first amused that the boy is a sneak thief, he tries to deflects the kid from a life of crime. Tipped off by a woman anxious to collect the reward for him (who is wanted for murder), the police pursue the two lost souls.
The stooges mistakenly kidnap a baby they find on their doorstep. When the cops and the baby's mother come looking for the baby, the boys panic and flee into the country with the cops (one of them is the baby's father) pursuing them by motorcycle. It all ends happily with the baby reunited with its parents and the stooges running off disguised as bushes.