Movies and TvShows featuring "jamaican" theme.
The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy is an animated TV show that follows the story of two kids, Billy and Mandy, who accidentally win the Grim Reaper's services in a game and force him to be their best friend forever. Together, they embark on various adventures and encounter supernatural creatures, including demons, vampires, and mummies. The show combines elements of adventure, comedy, and fantasy, while also exploring themes of friendship, morality, and the afterlife.
Futurama is a sci-fi comedy series set in the 31st century where delivery boy Philip J. Fry, who was cryogenically frozen in 1999, wakes up to a new world and joins a delivery team consisting of a one-eyed captain, a lovable robot, a Jamaican accountant, a martian scientist, and a cyclops alien, embarking on various adventures in space and encountering bizarre creatures and situations.
After his wife's death, a media mogul is convinced Death is after him. Death takes the form of a young man and strikes a deal with the mogul to be his guide on Earth. In the process, Death falls in love with the mogul's daughter, leading to a series of events that spiral out of control. The mogul's last birthday becomes an opportunity to demonstrate the meaning of true love and sacrifice.
Jamaican singer-songwriter Bob Marley overcomes adversity to become the most famous reggae musician in the world.
Medical students discover the quirks of Caribbean-island living at Croft University Medical School, run by a maverick medico who made a fortune with an invention and channeled the money into his personal teaching facility. An uneven blend of surf-and-turf comedy and straight drama, the series was filmed on location in Jamaica.
In 'Day of the Dead,' a small group of scientists and military personnel are trapped in an underground bunker as the world outside is overrun by zombies. They face internal conflicts and a lack of resources as they try to find a way to survive. The tension and despair grow as they come face to face with the horrifying reality of the zombie apocalypse.
An unusually intense storm pattern catches some commercial fishermen unaware and puts them in mortal danger. In September 1991, the swordfishing boat, The Andrea Gail, returns to port in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with a poor catch. Desperate for money, Billy Tyne (The Captain), convinces the crew to join him for one more late season fishing expedition. They head out past their usual fishing grounds, leaving a developing thunderstorm behind them. Initially unsuccessful, they head to the Flemish Cap, where their luck improves. At the height of their fishing, the ice machine breaks; the only way to preserve their catch is to hurry back to shore. After debating whether to sail through the building storm or to wait it out, the crew decide to risk the storm. However, between the Andrea Gail and Gloucester is a confluence of 2 powerful weather fronts and a hurricane, which the crew of Andrea Gail underestimate. After repeated warnings from other ships, the Andrea Gail loses her antenna, forcing a fellow ship to call in a Mayday. An Air National Guard rescue helicopter responds, but after failing to perform a midair refuel, the helicopter crew ditch the aircraft before it crashes, and all but one of the crew members are rescued by a Coast Guard Vessel, The Tamaroa. The Andrea Gail endures various problems; with 40-foot/12 meter waves crashing on to the deck, a broken stabilizer ramming the side of the ship, and two men are thrown overboard. The crew decide to turn around to avoid further damage by the storm. After doing so, the vessel encounters an enormous rogue wave. After attempting and failing to ride over the wave, the stricken fishing vessel capsizes and sinks. Only Bobby Shatford manages to get out of the boat; however, he has no chance of surviving. He is last seen all alone among the waves. Back at shore, a memorial ceremony is carried out while friends and family worry and wait for a ship that never comes home.
The Grim Reaper teams up with the Kids Next Door to stop an evil plot by a Jamaican villain. They must use their spy skills and gadgets to save the world from destruction.
City of Vice is a TV show set in 18th century London, focusing on the crime and policing of the time. It explores the challenges faced by a group of magistrates and detectives as they try to maintain law and order in the city. The show delves into the underworld of prostitution, murder, and corruption, and showcases the efforts of blind magistrate John Fielding and his team to solve complex cases. The series also touches upon historical events and social issues prevalent in Georgian England.
Tom Jones is a man in his early life trying to find a place in the world.
Only the Strong follows a high school teacher and ex-soldier, Louis Stevens, who returns to his alma mater in Miami, Florida to find it overrun by a violent gang led by a notorious drug dealer. In order to combat the gang and protect his students, Stevens turns to the Brazilian martial art of capoeira, using his skills to teach his students self-defense and inspire them to fight for a better future.
After a retired DEA agent's partner is killed and his family is threatened by ruthless Jamaican drug dealers, he sets out on a mission of revenge to take them down.
Cass is a biographical crime drama film that tells the story of Cass Pennant, a biracial hooligan who grows up in London. He faces bullying and violence from a young age, eventually ending up in prison. Through his struggles, he navigates issues of race, identity, and family relationships. Cass must find strength and overcome adversity to forge a new path for himself.
Caught Up tells the story of a young African-American man who gets caught up in a life of crime and violence after a job goes wrong. He is betrayed by those close to him and finds himself in a dangerous situation where he must navigate through a web of deception and revenge.
After a car accident leaves him quadriplegic, a sculptor fights for his right to die. He takes his case to court, where he battles with the judicial system and society's view on euthanasia.
White Teeth is a TV mini-series that follows the lives of two friends, Archie Jones and Samad Iqbal, and their families in the diverse and multicultural neighborhood of North-West London. The story explores themes of race, religion, identity, and the complexities of multiculturalism, as the characters navigate their personal struggles and challenges.
A documentary about Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, the fastest man alive, and his journey to become a global sports icon. The film explores his rise to fame, his training regimen, and the challenges he faced on his path to becoming an Olympic champion. With behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, 'I Am Bolt' provides an intimate look into the life and career of one of the greatest athletes of all time.
A young black man takes a job as a debt collector in Toronto's Jamaican community.
A dramatised account of the early life and career of impressionist, comedian and actor Lenny Henry.
Luke Shapiro, a teenaged drug dealer and aspiring psychiatrist, forms an unlikely friendship with his therapist, Dr. Jeffrey Squires. As Luke navigates the challenges of love, friendship, and growing up, he discovers the true meaning of happiness and acceptance.