Movies and TvShows featuring "identity-crisis" theme.
Barbie and Ken are living happily in their perfect world of Barbieland. When they have the opportunity to explore the real world, they discover the joys and challenges of living among humans.
When Woody is stolen by a toy collector, Buzz and his friends set out to rescue him before he becomes a museum toy property. Along the way, Woody discovers that he was once the star of a popular children's show called Woody's Round-Up. As they face various obstacles, Woody and his friends must decide what truly matters to them.
Halt and Catch Fire is a drama TV show set in the 1980s computer industry. It follows a group of computer programmers and their struggles with identity, relationships, and the fast-paced world of technology.
Susanna Kaysen, a directionless teenager, is rushed to a mental institution after a suicide attempt. There, she befriends a group of troubled women, including a sardonic anorexic, a girl who burned herself as a child, a lesbian, and a compulsive liar. Susanna's life is turned upside down by the return of Lisa Rowe, a sociopath who befriends her. Together, they cause trouble and Susanna begins relying on Lisa. Through her diary and therapy sessions, Susanna navigates her recovery and eventually leaves the institution, determined to start anew.
After a successful investment banker receives a gift to play a mysterious game, he becomes suspicious and starts to believe that it is a concealed conspiracy aimed at ruining his life. As he navigates through a series of psychological and physical challenges, he realizes that his business, reputation, finances, and safety are in jeopardy. With the help of a waitress caught up in the game, he uncovers the truth about the company behind the game and the people close to him who are involved. In the end, he discovers that it was all just a game to help him appreciate life and avoid the same tragic fate as his father.
Racing Stripes tells the story of a zebra named Stripes who grows up on a farm. Despite being different from the other animals, Stripes dreams of becoming a racehorse. When a teenage girl named Channing becomes his owner, she trains him and helps him prepare for the Kentucky Open. Stripes faces challenges and obstacles along the way, including bullying from the other horses. With determination and the support of his friends, Stripes proves that he is more than just a zebra and has what it takes to race against the best.
Lost Highway is a neo-noir psychological thriller that explores themes of identity, duality, and paranoia. The story follows Fred Madison, a saxophonist, who becomes haunted by a series of mysterious events and starts to lose his grip on reality. As he delves deeper into the darkness, he discovers a chilling connection between his own life and a brutal murder.
Christopher McCandless, a top student and athlete, gives up his conventional life to live in the Alaskan wilderness. His journey is marked by encounters with different people and the realization that true happiness is found in sharing with others.
Jim Bennett, a literature professor and a high stakes gambler, finds himself in deep debt to a loan shark. As his addiction worsens, he struggles to find a way to pay off his debts and regain control of his life.
Once Upon a Snowman follows the story of Olaf, the lovable snowman from Frozen, as he embarks on a magical adventure to find his identity and place in the world. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and discovers the true meaning of friendship and self-discovery.
Tarzan II follows the story of a young Tarzan who is struggling to find his place in the jungle. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance, all while facing various challenges and encounters with talking animals. Through his adventures, Tarzan learns the importance of family, friendship, and embracing his true self.
When the newly elected Pope suffers a panic attack just before his first public appearance, a psychoanalyst is brought in to help him overcome his fears and doubts.
Superman battles his evil doppelganger while struggling with an identity crisis and a loss of powers. With the help of his friends, he must save the world from a supercomputer hacker and stop an oil spill in Metropolis.
In 1973, a young boy grows up in Long Island, navigating relationships with his deadbeat father, his college-graduate mother, and his eccentric extended family. Seeking guidance and a sense of belonging, he finds solace in the local bar and forms a bond with its bartender, who becomes a father figure to him. As he struggles to find his place in the world, he becomes more and more determined to break free from the limitations of his upbringing and pursue his dreams of becoming a writer.
Dr. Azuma creates robots to benefit mankind, but they unexpectedly rebel and begin to destroy everything in their paths. To deal with the catastrophe, Dr. Azuma's son volunteers to become a human robot, even though he knows he will never be able to return to human form again. He confronts this grave situation to ensure a bright future for all humans.
In The Birdcage, an effeminate man, Armand, and his partner, Albert, own a drag club in South Beach. Their lives are turned upside down when Armand's son announces he is marrying the daughter of a conservative senator. In order to impress his future in-laws, Armand must pretend to be straight and Albert must pretend to be a woman. Hilarity ensues as the couple navigates the challenges of maintaining their charade while dealing with their own identity crises.
After being hit by a car, Samantha wakes up from a coma with retrograde amnesia. She must learn who she was before the accident and navigate her relationships, career, and personal life. Along the way, she discovers shocking secrets and questions the identity she had before the accident.
Mirage is a 1965 mystery thriller film about a man who wakes up in a skyscraper with amnesia and must unravel a corporate conspiracy while trying to recover his memory. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers a sinister plot involving nuclear physicists, psychologists, and a bookstore. With the help of a private detective and a psychiatrist, he must race against time to uncover the truth before it's too late.
A nurse is tasked with caring for a mute actress and realizes that their personalities are blending. As they spend time together in a seaside cottage, the nurse begins to grow attached to the actress and constantly compares herself to her. However, she discovers that the actress has been analyzing and studying her through letters. This revelation leads to a confrontation where their relationship becomes volatile and violent. Eventually, the nurse leaves the cottage, leaving the actress catatonic. The film concludes with a shot of the crew and director filming the scene.
Four engineers- Aaron, Abe, Robert, and Phillip, work on a project to reduce the weight of objects. They discover that their device is actually a time machine. Abe builds a larger time machine and they begin using it to make money in the stock market. However, their experimentation leads to comatose states and the appearance of Thomas Granger. Abe tries to stop his past self from using the machine, but Aaron reveals he has control and has been manipulating events. The two continue to use the machines to change the past and create multiple versions of themselves. Brain damage occurs due to excessive time travel. Aaron plans to tamper with the machines to prevent their original selves from using them, while Abe remains to interfere with their doubles. The movie ends with the construction of a large box.