Movies and TvShows featuring "legal-guardian" theme.

A young and parentless girl adopts a 'dog' from the pound, not knowing it's an alien experiment hiding from its creator. The experiment possesses amazing powers and is hunted by Captain Gantu. The girl, along with the help of Dr. Jumba and Agent Pleakley, must protect the alien from being captured while forming a bond with it.

Melissa & Joey follows the story of a female politician named Melissa who hires a male nanny named Joey to take care of her niece and nephew. Set in Toledo, Ohio, the sitcom revolves around the challenges and comedic situations they face as they navigate their unconventional family dynamics and juggle their personal and professional lives.

The Mick is a comedy TV show that follows the story of Mickey, a tough and amoral woman who is forced to take care of her sister's spoiled rich kids after their parents flee the country to avoid prosecution. With no experience as a guardian, Mickey struggles to navigate the challenges of parenting while dealing with her own slacker lifestyle.

After the death of his brother, Lee Chandler is tasked with looking after his teenage nephew. As they navigate their grief and try to rebuild their lives, they face challenges, confront their past, and learn to find solace in their new reality.

After their parents' death, three children are entrusted to their greedy cousin, Count Olaf, who plots to steal their fortune. The children escape his attempts to harm them and are sent to live with various guardians, but Olaf continues to pursue them.

Holly and Eric, who dislike each other, are forced to become guardians of their best friends' orphaned daughter. As they struggle to care for Sophie and get along, they start developing feelings for each other. However, when Eric is offered a job in another city, it tests their relationship. Eventually, they realize their love for each other and become a family.

Marla Grayson is a scammer who becomes a guardian for the elderly she pretends can't care for themselves. She sells their assets until she meets Jennifer Peterson, a wealthy retiree with a hidden fortune. Marla and her girlfriend Fran exploit Jennifer, but things take a dangerous turn when Jennifer's son, a crime lord, gets involved. Marla's greed and manipulation lead to a series of events that ultimately result in her downfall.

Kabamaru is a young ninja who transfers to a new school and faces various challenges while trying to conceal his true identity.

Emmanuelle, a young woman, is taken advantage of by her legal guardian and seeks revenge on him. Along the way, she explores her own sexuality and engages in various sexual encounters.

Three autistic roommates find a way to live together and strive for similar things in life.

After the death of her parents, a young woman assumes primary guardianship of her special needs brother. But as she attempts to balance her new life with her brother and her own blossoming romance, it becomes painfully clear that life will only make room for one.

In the midst of World War II, a reclusive writer forms an unexpected bond with a young evacuee who challenges her beliefs and helps her confront her painful past.

A struggling lawyer in New Jersey becomes a high school wrestling coach to a troubled teenager, forming a unique bond. Together, they navigate through money problems, family issues, and the challenges of the wrestling team.

When a gay couple takes in an 11-year-old boy who loves hockey, their comfortable suburban life is turned upside down as they navigate parenting, homophobia, and the challenges of coming out.

After being released from prison, a woman fights to regain custody of her young sister while navigating her own personal journey of redemption and self-discovery.

A high school student pretends to have a leg injury to gain the attention of her soccer coach. However, her intentions turn dark as she becomes obsessed with him and begins to stalk him. The coach soon realizes the danger and must fight to protect himself and those around him.

When a young girl moves into a new home with her new legal guardian, she discovers dark secrets about the caregiver's true nature and becomes trapped in a dangerous situation.

Uncle Buck is a TV series based on the 1989 film of the same name starring John Candy. The TV series debuted in 1990 on CBS.

After the death of her parents, a teenage girl named Maud is sent to live with her uncle Silas at his dark and foreboding estate. As she settles into her new home, she begins to uncover the sinister secrets of her uncle and the true nature of her inheritance. With the help of a French governess and a loyal house servant, Maud must navigate a treacherous web of murder plots and conspiracies while trying to escape from being held prisoner by her uncle.

An enigmatic outsider living on a remote Scottish island finds herself caught between her minister husband and the delinquent who is sent to live with them.