Movies and TvShows featuring "kitchen-sink-realism" theme.

Joe Lampton is a young man living in a small town in Northern England after World War II. He aspires to escape his working-class background and tries to climb the social ladder by pursuing a relationship with an heiress, Susan. However, he also becomes involved with Alice, a married woman. Joe's actions lead to a tragic turn of events that ultimately change his life forever.

Wasp (2003) is a dramatic short film that portrays the life of a single mother in working-class England. She struggles to take care of her neglected child while facing poverty and the challenges of motherhood. The film explores themes of social realism and kitchen-sink realism.

This Sporting Life is a British drama film that follows the story of a coal miner named Frank Machin, who becomes a professional rugby player. The film explores themes of class struggle, personal ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. As Frank rises to fame on the rugby field, he struggles with his relationship with his landlady, his own self-destructive tendencies, and the pressures of being a sportsman. Set in northern England, the film offers a raw and honest portrayal of working-class life in the 1960s.

The Navigators is a movie that follows a group of railway workers as they face challenges and navigate changes in their lives. They struggle with the effects of privatization, unemployment, and labor rights. The story explores themes of social realism and kitchen sink realism, highlighting the working conditions of these individuals. The accidental death of a fellow worker and the constant looming threat of accidents as they work on trains adds tension to their lives. The movie delves into the larger issue of the impact of privatization on a community and the individuals who depend on these jobs. Through their experiences, the characters confront the harsh realities of life and find strength in their camaraderie.

Kes is a drama film that follows the story of a young boy named Billy Casper who forms a strong bond with a kestrel bird. Living in a working-class mining town in Northern England, Billy faces various challenges in his life, including a dysfunctional family, a sadistic teacher, and bullying at school. Through his relationship with the kestrel, Billy finds solace and escape from his difficult circumstances.

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a drama film that follows a young working-class rebel named Colin Smith, who is sent to a reform school after committing a burglary. He discovers a talent for long-distance running and finds solace and freedom through the sport. However, he faces a moral dilemma when he is offered a chance for redemption by his school's governor.

Look Back in Anger is a 1959 drama film based on the play of the same name by John Osborne. It tells the story of Jimmy Porter, an angry young man living in a working-class British town. Jimmy is disillusioned with his life and has conflicts with his upper-class wife and the society around him. The film explores themes of class differences, anger, love, and the struggle for identity in post-war England.

Billy Fisher, a young clerk from Yorkshire, daydreams to escape the boredom of his job and the responsibilities of his life. He creates a fantasy world filled with multiple girlfriends, a successful career, and exciting adventures. However, his lies start to catch up with him, leading to a series of embarrassing and chaotic situations.

Set in the industrial town of Nottingham, England, Saturday Night and Sunday Morning follows the story of Arthur, a young factory worker who rebels against the conventions of his working-class life. Arthur engages in an extramarital affair with a married woman, embarks on a love triangle, and confronts the challenges of being a working-class youth in post-war Britain. The film portrays the complexities of relationships, the impact of societal norms, and the desire for personal freedom.

A Kind of Loving follows Vic Brown, a draughtsman who falls in love with Ingrid Rothwell. They soon get married and must deal with the challenges of young love, family, and societal expectations in 1960s Manchester.

Better Things tells the story of a young teenage girl living in a small town who falls into drug addiction and the dark consequences that follow. The movie explores themes of isolation, withdrawal, and the bleakness of addiction.

A Taste of Honey tells the story of Jo, a teenage girl living with her single mother in a small apartment in working-class England. When her mother remarries and leaves Jo, she finds herself sharing a bed with a sailor named Jimmy. Jo becomes pregnant, but Jimmy abandons her, leaving Jo to navigate the challenges of being a single mother. The film explores themes of love, family relationships, societal expectations, and the struggles faced by working-class individuals.

In the seaside town of Morecambe, England during the Suez Crisis, a washed-up music hall entertainer faces bankruptcy and his own self-destructive tendencies. As he tries to revive his career, he deals with dysfunctional family dynamics, alcoholism, and the end of an era.

A young French woman becomes pregnant and moves to a London boarding-house, facing various struggles and finding unexpected connections.

La nostra vita (2010) is a drama film that follows the story of a stressed father who must navigate the challenges of raising his children on his own after the sudden death of his wife. Set in Rome, Italy, the film explores themes of guilt, desperation, and the complexities of father-son relationships. Through the protagonist's journey, the movie delves into the realities of structural poverty and the hardships faced by illegal workers.

Poor Cow tells the story of Joy, a young woman living in London, who navigates through poverty, motherhood, and relationships while trying to find happiness in her life.

The Angry Silence is a 1960 drama film that follows Tom Curtis, a factory worker who becomes resentful of the oppressive silence and conformity of his co-workers during a labor strike. As the shop steward and his wife try to convince Tom to join the strike, he faces intense pressure to conform. Tom decides to stand up against the silence, exposing the corrupt practices within the factory and fighting for his rights as an individual. This gripping film explores themes of labor relations, industrial strife, and the power of speaking out against injustice.

Spring and Port Wine tells the story of a curmudgeon father and his rebellious teenage daughter as they navigate their dysfunctional family relationships in an industrial town in England. The film explores themes of obedience to authority, teenage rebellion, and the generation gap.

A surreal musical exploring the problems of the multicultural residents in a Notting Hill boarding house.

The parallel stories of two couples in crises and their connections to a drowned woman found in a river.