Movies and TvShows featuring "holding-a-gun-to-someones-head" theme.

Captain Phillips is the true story of the hijacking of the U.S.-flagged MV Maersk Alabama by Somali pirates. Captain Richard Phillips must navigate through a dangerous hostage situation as he tries to protect his crew and ship from the pirates. The intense cat-and-mouse game between Captain Phillips and the pirates unfolds as they battle for control of the ship.

Against All Odds is a neo-noir crime thriller that follows an American football player who gets framed for murder. He must navigate a dangerous world of conspiracy and betrayal while trying to clear his name. Along the way, he discovers shocking secrets and finds himself caught in a deadly love triangle.

In post-Soviet Russia, a man seeks revenge against his abusive brother, dragging a dead body and constructing homemade weapons along the way.

Quicksilver follows a stockbroker named Jack Casey who, after losing his entire fortune in the stock market, becomes a bicycle messenger in New York City. He finds himself caught up in a dangerous world of drugs and crime, and must rely on his cycling skills to survive.

In Brothers, a family is ripped apart when one brother goes to war and the other remains at home. The war takes its toll on both men, leaving them forever changed. As they struggle to find their way back to each other, they must confront the demons that have haunted them since their time apart.

In Charlotte for Ever, a 15-year-old girl named Charlotte is tormented by her father's inappropriate behavior. The film explores themes of incestuous undertones, obsession, and the destructive nature of their relationship. As the story unfolds, Charlotte's life becomes a chaotic mix of emotional turmoil and troubling situations. With its shocking and explicit scenes, this movie pushes boundaries and challenges societal norms.

In the movie 'Motherly' (2021), a distraught mother plans a revenge plot after her daughter's birthday takes a dark turn. She kidnaps a woman and her daughter, leading to a deadly game of torture and isolation on an isolated farm. As tensions rise, the mother-daughter relationship becomes strained, resulting in intense arguments and desperate attempts to escape.

In Holy Matrimony, a man named Peter must go undercover and impersonate the husband of a woman on the run from the law. As he tries to hide his true identity, he gets caught up in a series of comedic and criminal misadventures. With a mix of humor and suspense, Holy Matrimony showcases the lengths people will go to when faced with desperate circumstances.

A retired hitman is pulled out of retirement by a former associate, putting his peaceful life and the woman he loves in danger. As he navigates a deadly game of surveillance and espionage, he must confront his past and make a choice that could change his life forever.

A gripping portrayal of life in Belgrade, Serbia, Cabaret Balkan (1998) follows a group of characters whose lives intertwine over the course of one night. Filled with tension, the film explores themes of betrayal, revenge, and the consequences of urban life.

A middle-aged antique dealer and money lender recollects his marriage to a 17-year-old orphan girl.

A locally loved suburban family man has to pay for the worst thing he's ever done when two mysterious young criminals break into his home.

Local banker Bruno Adani's life is turned upside down when his stepbrother, Greg Tillney's darkened past catches up with him.