Movies and TvShows featuring "knocking-on-a-door" theme.
While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of a young heiress. In World War I, Poirot devises a strategy to advance his Belgian company but gets injured. In 1937, at a London club, Poirot watches a performance and sees Linnet Ridgeway dancing passionately with her fiance Simon Doyle. After six weeks, in Egypt, Poirot encounters his friend Bouc and joins them at the hotel to celebrate Linnet and Simon's wedding. Others join their honeymoon trip on the cruise ship S.S. Karnak. Linnet asks Poirot for protection from the obsessive Jackie, who has stalked them to Egypt. To escape Jackie, the group boards the Karnak. Poirot interrogates the guests and discovers their various motives to harm Linnet. Poirot investigates further, finding clues and uncovering the truth behind the murders. As the passengers disembark, Poirot is unable to voice his feelings to Salome. Six months later, he visits her club to watch her rehearse, alone in the dark.
As the American Civil War continues, President Abraham Lincoln fights with his cabinet over the decision to emancipate slaves. He must secure enough votes to pass the Thirteenth Amendment, which will ban slavery permanently. Lincoln faces opposition from those who fear the economic impact of freed slaves, but he believes that ending slavery is necessary for the country's future. Despite political challenges and personal hardships, Lincoln successfully navigates the divisive landscape of wartime politics and secures the passage of the amendment. His efforts contribute to the eventual end of the war and the abolition of slavery in America.
Girls Trip is a comedy movie about a group of lifelong friends who travel to New Orleans for the Essence Music Festival. During the trip, they rediscover their sisterhoods and have unforgettable adventures.
After their car breaks down in an eerie small town, a young couple are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motives.
A man, who is a recently deceased ghost, remains in his suburban house to comfort his grieving wife. However, he becomes unstuck in time and witnesses various moments of the past and future, ultimately confronting the meaning of existence and the inevitability of loss.
A struggling screenwriter, Marty, gets pulled into the dangerous world of the Los Angeles criminal underworld when his eccentric friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu. Along the way, Marty discovers inspiration for his screenplay, 'Seven Psychopaths', from the stories of the psychopaths he encounters. As Marty's friends and the gangsters clash, Marty must navigate the chaos to save himself and the dog. The plot is filled with black humor, crime, friendship, murder, and a touch of neo-noir.
Love Letter (1995) tells the story of Hiroko, a woman who writes a letter to a deceased lover and unexpectedly receives a response. As she uncovers the mystery behind the letter, Hiroko navigates through her own grief and finds love in unexpected places.
Flesh and Bone is a gripping drama set in a small town in Texas. When a woman's abusive past catches up with her, she must confront her demons and find a way to escape her haunted past. Along the way, she encounters a stranger who offers her a chance at redemption and a chance to start over.
Carrie, a shy and awkward high school girl with telekinetic powers, faces relentless bullying from her classmates. When she is pushed to the breaking point, Carrie unleashes her powers in a horrifying act of revenge.
Kristen McKay and James Hoyt return to an isolated vacation home following a friend's wedding reception. They are terrorized by three unknown assailants who break into the house. The couple fights for their lives as they try to survive the night against the masked intruders.
Relic is a haunting and atmospheric horror film that explores the deterioration of a family's sanity as their matriarch's dementia worsens. As strange occurrences begin to take place in their old house, a mother and daughter must confront their fears and uncover the dark secrets hidden within.
Detective James Quinlan has left his alcoholic wife, sprouting a bloom of insecurity, anger and self-motivation within him to expose the corrupt police force that surrounds him. He abandons his straight life to join his partner Detective Church in order to get on the inside of the circle of double-agents. He secretly sides with a reporter and an Internal Affairs lawyer to expose them to the press.
Four Good Days is a drama film that follows the intense struggle of a daughter, Molly, as she tries to help her mother, Deb, through a critical four-day detox from opioids. In order to receive a life-saving medication, Deb must prove that she can stay clean for four days. The film explores the complexities of addiction, relapse, and the challenges faced by both the addict and their loved ones.
In Olaf's Frozen Adventure, Olaf the snowman goes on a journey through the winter kingdom to discover a new holiday tradition for his friends Anna and Elsa. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and adventures.
After receiving a strange gift, a couple discovers that opening the box unleashes a series of mysterious and terrifying events in their home.
A married couple are faced with a difficult decision - to improve the life of their child by moving to another country or to stay in Iran and look after a deteriorating parent who has Alzheimer's disease. Simin files for divorce, but the family court judges the couple's problems insufficient to warrant divorce and rejects Simin's application. Simin moves back in with her parents but Termeh decides to stay with her father...
After being released from prison, a man named Mo tries to navigate his way through life, finding solace in a job at an animal shelter. However, his past and the challenges he faces threaten to destroy any chance of a new beginning.
Nowhere Boy is a 2009 biographical drama film about the early life of musician John Lennon, focusing on his teenage years in Liverpool, England. It explores his relationship with his mother, his friendship with Paul McCartney, and his formation of the band The Quarrymen, which would later evolve into The Beatles.
All I Wish follows a woman who is searching for love and happiness as she navigates the difficulties of getting older. She experiences a series of ups and downs, including a breakup, humiliation, and the prospect of elopement. Throughout her journey, she forms meaningful connections with others and discovers the true meaning of happiness.