Movies and TvShows featuring "illegal-immigration" theme.

Sol and Tião are born to different social backgrounds—she to a poor suburban family in Rio, and him to an even poorer family who raised cattle in West São Paulo State. They eventually meet, due to unlikely circumstances, but part again, as she has set as her ultimate priority to reach the United States or bust. While she comes to the U.S. to live as an illegal immigrant, he remains in Brazil and, despite many trials and tribulations, he becomes a successful rodeo cowboy.

Viktor Navorski arrives at JFK International Airport, but finds that he is not allowed to enter the United States. Due to a civil war in his home nation of Krakozhia, the US no longer recognizes it as a sovereign nation. Viktor is forced to live in the terminal, carrying his luggage and a mysterious Planters peanut can. He befriends a catering car driver named Enrique and helps him marry a female Customs and Border Protection officer. Viktor also meets flight attendant Amelia Warren, tries to earn money, and gets an off-the-books job as a construction worker. Despite pressure from a CBP head named Frank Dixon to get Viktor out of the airport, Viktor earns the respect of the airport staff. Over time, Viktor reveals that he is in New York to collect an autograph from a famous tenor saxophonist. Eventually, the war in Krakozhia ends, but Dixon still refuses to let Viktor enter the US. Amelia helps Viktor obtain permission, but he is disappointed to learn that she has renewed her relationship with a married government official. Dixon blackmails Viktor to return to Krakozhia, but Gupta, an airport janitor, convinces Viktor to go anyway. As Viktor leaves the airport, Dixon decides not to pursue him. Viktor goes to the city, obtains the autograph, completes his late father's collection, and hails a taxi to go home.

A police officer joins the Men in Black (MIB), a secret agency that maintains Earth as a "neutral zone" for extraterrestrial aliens disguised as humans around New York City. A Bug, a member of a giant cockroach-like species at war, comes to Earth searching for an object called the Galaxy. MIB must secure the Galaxy to prevent the Bug from destroying Earth. Along the way, they encounter the Bug disguised as a farmer and must retrieve the Galaxy before the Bug uses its infinite power.

Five years after the events of Men in Black, Agent J (Will Smith) is now the top operative for the MIB, the self-funded New York City-based agency that secretly monitors and regulates extraterrestrials' activity on Earth. J is largely without a partner, after Agent L (from the first film) decided to return to her former life and subsequent partners have not lived up to J's professional standards. While investigating a seemingly routine crime at a SoHo pizzeria, J uncovers a diabolical plot by Serleena, a shape-shifting Kylothian queen who disguises herself as a lingerie model (Lara Flynn Boyle), but resembles a plant-like hydra in her own form. The Neuralyzed Agent K (Tommy Lee Jones) has assumed civilian life as Kevin Brown, postmaster of a small town in Massachusetts, and to stop her, J must convince Kevin to rejoin MIB, because he is the only operative still alive who knows how to find what Serleena wants, the "Light of Zartha". While J tries to Deneuralyze Kevin, Serleena breaks into MIB resulting in a lock down; J and Kevin escape after being flushed from the building. J then takes Kevin to Jack Jeebs (Tony Shalhoub), who built an unofficial Deneuralyzer. Although K eventually regains some of his memory, he still has no recollection of the "Light of Zartha" (he Neuralyzed himself) but left himself a series of clues in case he needed to remember. The clues eventually lead to a video-store where they watch a tape that jars K's memory: 25 years ago, the Zarthan Queen Laurana arrived on Earth to try to hide the Light of Zartha, but the MIB refused to help due to their neutrality. Serleena arrived to steal the Light, but K activated the Zarthan ship and sent it away. Serleena, believing the Light is on board the ship, chased the ship, but not before fatally shooting Laurana. K then reveals that the ship was a decoy, and that the Light is still hidden on Earth. Meanwhile, Serleena frees all of the MIB's high-security prisoners and uses them as henchmen. Believing that the Light is in the bracelet worn by Laura Vasquez (Rosario Dawson), a waitress at the pizzeria, Serleena kidnaps Laura and prepares to send her back to her home-world. K and J assault MIB headquarters, defeat Serleena's henchmen, and rescue Laura. However, K warns them that if the Light is not taken off Earth and returned to Zartha, it will explode and destroy the planet. As they make their way to the departure point, Serleena gives chase but is eaten by Jeff, a giant alien worm living in the New York subway system. When they reach the departure point, K reveals that Laura is Laurana's daughter and the actual Light of Zartha (it's also suggested that he is her father as well). To save Earth and Zartha, Laura reluctantly leaves Earth, much to J's dismay, as he had developed feelings for her. Serleena returns to try to capture Laura again, but K and J manage to destroy her for good. To cover up the chaos caused by Serleena's rampage, K activates a giant Neuralyzer hidden in the Statue of Liberty's torch. Now that Laura is gone, K and Agent Zed (Rip Torn the head of MIB) try to console J for his loss, but he answers that he needs no consolation and had accepted her departure without much sorrow. To provide a measure of comfort, K puts the aliens found in a Grand Central Terminal locker, as one of the clues, in J's locker.

Inocente de Ti is a Miami-based 130 episode telenovela that first aired on the Univision network in 2005. It features Camila Sodi, Valentino Lanús, and Helena Rojo.

After being betrayed by his former boss, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against a Texas Senator. He must navigate through political corruption, immigration law, and his own personal loss to achieve his ultimate goal.

Sin Nombre tells the story of Sayra, a young Honduran girl, who embarks on a dangerous journey to the United States to escape the violence of the Mara Salvatrucha gang. Along the way, she meets Casper, a member of the same gang who is trying to start a new life. Their paths intertwine as they face countless obstacles and dangers on their way to the American dream.

Seven Days War is a movie about a group of high school friends who become embroiled in a rebellion against a mining company. The story takes place over the course of seven days as the friends navigate love, friendship, and the search for justice.

The Visitor follows the story of a lonely university professor who finds a new sense of purpose when he befriends a Syrian immigrant and his family. After a wrongful arrest, Walter meets Tarek, a young immigrant and former drummer, and his mother Zainab, a jewelry-maker. As Walter gets to know the family, he discovers their struggles and helps them navigate the challenges of living in a new country. Through their friendship, the characters find hope, connection, and a renewed sense of identity.

Maria, a young girl from Colombia, becomes involved in the dangerous world of drug trafficking as a drug mule. She must make difficult choices and face challenges in order to protect herself and her unborn child while trying to escape the grip of the drug cartels.

Babel (2006) is a film about the tragic events that occur when a married couple is on vacation in Morocco. Their story intertwines with others, including a Mexican nanny who takes her American charges to Mexico, a deaf Japanese teenage girl struggling to communicate, and a Moroccan Arab and his sons who get involved in a shooting. The film explores themes of loss, cultural differences, and fate.

In American Carnage, a governor's executive order leads to the arrest of the children of undocumented immigrants. To have their charges dropped, the detained youth are given a chance to provide caregiving to the elderly. This movie highlights the effects of xenophobia, racism, and intolerance, as well as the challenges faced by both immigrant communities and senior citizens.

After his best friend is killed by a border patrol officer, a ranch hand buries the body and sets out on a quest to fulfill a promise and seek justice. Along the way, he faces obstacles and confronts his own demons.

Spanglish is a heartwarming story that explores the challenges of language barriers, family dynamics, and romantic relationships. It follows the lives of Flor, a Mexican housemaid, and her daughter Cristina, as they navigate their new life in Los Angeles. When they are hired by a wealthy family, tensions arise as Flor becomes the primary caregiver to the Clasky family's daughter, while also facing her own personal struggles. With a mix of humor and heart, Spanglish highlights the power of communication and the importance of understanding.

When an immigration crisis causes tensions to boil over, the United States finds itself on the brink of a second civil war. Amidst the chaos, a diverse cast of characters including politicians, lobbyists, journalists, and everyday citizens must navigate the absurdity and violence of the conflict.

Nothing is more important to Mexican-American Marta Delacruz than her quinceanera -- the traditional 15th birthday celebration that symbolically ushers a young girl into adulthood. Marta is understandably angry and resentful when her father cancels the gala event, but her outlook changes completely when she accidentally uncovers her father's secret: He never became a U.S. citizen.

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word is a documentary that explores the life and work of Pope Francis, focusing on his efforts to address social and environmental issues. The film follows the Pope as he travels to various countries, meeting with people from all walks of life and delivering powerful messages of love, compassion, and justice. Through interviews, speeches, and reenactments, the documentary provides an intimate look at the Pope's journey and his teachings.

Fast Food Nation is a satirical comedy that reveals the dark side of the fast food industry, exploring themes such as American culture, capitalism, and the unhealthy and unethical practices of the industry. The plot follows various characters as they navigate through the impacts of fast food on society, including greed, cruelty, and environmental issues.

Biutiful follows the story of Uxbal, a man living in Barcelona who navigates a turbulent life as he battles terminal cancer, cares for his children, and deals with his complicated relationships.

Borderline is a neo-western crime drama film about a border patrol officer who is tasked with identifying a body and ends up uncovering a dangerous web of crime and corruption along the US-Mexico border. As he investigates the murder, he must navigate the treacherous world of human trafficking, illegal immigration, and cop killers. The film explores themes of justice, loyalty, and the harsh realities of life on the border.