Movies and TvShows featuring "jumping-ship" theme.

Deepwater Horizon is a movie based on the disaster that occurred in April 2010, when the offshore drilling rig exploded, causing the worst oil spill in American history. The film follows the crew members as they face unexpected challenges, pressure from the top, and equipment malfunctions. The story highlights the courage and resilience of the workers, as well as the devastating consequences of the explosion and subsequent oil spill.

The Long Voyage Home tells the story of a group of merchant seamen as they navigate the challenges and dangers of a long and treacherous voyage during World War II. The men must confront their own personal demons and grapple with the hardships of life at sea. As they face stormy weather, encounters with hostile ships, and a series of personal crises, the bonds of friendship and camaraderie are tested. The film explores themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the struggle to maintain humanity in the face of adversity.

A young Russian boy, Thomas Minton, travels to New York as a passenger on a Russian freighter. Close to Ellis Island he gets off and thus starts his journey to America the same way as all immigrants in former times. Thomas is searching for the family of one of his ancestors, who had emigrated decades ago, but once sent a letter home together with a sample of his new profession: 3D-Photography.

Two 19th-century sailors jump ship only to discover their tropical paradise is a cannibal stronghold.

Dangerous Money is a crime mystery thriller film released in 1946. It follows a treasury agent and a private detective as they join forces to track down a gang of counterfeiters. With a plot full of suspense and intrigue, the movie keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Condemned is a crime thriller set in Manila Bay, Philippines. The story follows a group of criminals who seek revenge after being double-crossed. The plot involves murder, kidnapping, and the pursuit of justice.

Yianni Martakis, a sailor immigrant in New York City, is on a mission to find and kill the man who raped his sister. Along the way he becomes entangled with the sweet, unassuming Niki Vassos, and must decide whether he should forget his path of vengeance and perhaps begin living a normal life.