Movies and TvShows featuring "life-after-death" theme.
In Santa Cecilia, Mexico, Miguel dreams of becoming a musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz. When he accidentally damages a photo of his great-great-grandmother Coco, Miguel believes that Ernesto is his ancestor. On the Day of the Dead, Miguel steals Ernesto's guitar and is transported to the Land of the Dead. With the help of Héctor, a skeletal musician, Miguel uncovers the truth about his family and the theft of Héctor's songs by Ernesto. Together, they must find a way to return to the Land of the Living before sunrise and save Miguel's family legacy.
In a sleepy town in New England, deceased couple Barbara and Adam Maitland return to their home and try to scare away the Deetzes, a New York family who has just moved in. When their attempts fail, they seek the help of a malicious spirit named Beetlejuice. However, they soon regret their decision as Beetlejuice turns out to be crazy and uncontrollable. The Maitlands must find a way to scare the Deetzes themselves and protect their home, while also forming a bond with the teenage daughter Lydia.
Ghosts is a sitcom that follows the life of a ghost who haunts a bed-and-breakfast, creating hilarious situations for its living residents. The show explores the dynamics of an interracial couple as they navigate their relationship with a supernatural twist. With a mix of domestic comedy and supernatural fantasy, Ghosts offers a fresh and entertaining take on the afterlife.
After a car crash, a self-centered aspiring model dies and is reincarnated in the body of an intelligent but overweight lawyer. Now, she must navigate her new life as a lawyer while dealing with her past relationships and learning valuable life lessons.
Po, the Dragon Warrior, must face two threats: one supernatural, when an ancient ally turned enemy returns from the Spirit Realm to claim the chi of every warrior; and the other a little closer to home, as he meets his long-lost father and discovers his own true identity.
After landing the gig of a lifetime, a New York jazz pianist suddenly finds himself trapped in a strange land between Earth and the afterlife. In order to return home, he teams up with a cynical soul and embarks on a journey to find their purpose and spark. Along the way, they encounter lost souls, discover the true meaning of life, and learn to appreciate the little things. With newfound clarity, the pianist returns to his body and vows to live his life to the fullest.
Nanda must rethink her plansof studying in Amsterdam when she discovers she is pregnant. After losing the support of her boyfriend Léo, the young girl decides to return home, where she suffers a serious accident and dies.However, Helena, her doctor, is able to save her new-born twins: Francisco and Clara. Unfortunately, Clara suffers from Downs Syndrome. Helena feels a strong emotional tie to Clara and adopts her.Years later, the twins’father Léo, a young and wealthy businessman, returns to the scene, wanting to gain custody of the children.However, Helena and Alex fight to the end to retain guardianship of the twins, whom they have raised with such love.
Shiki is set in a small rural town called Sotoba, where a series of mysterious deaths start to occur. As the deaths continue, the town becomes gripped by fear and paranoia, with the residents trying to uncover the truth behind the deaths. It is soon revealed that a group of vampires is responsible for the killings, as they prey upon the unsuspecting townspeople. The story explores themes of morality, survival, and the nature of humanity.
Angel Beats! is set in the afterlife and follows the story of Otonashi, a high school boy who lost his memories. Upon awakening, he finds himself in a strange school-like setting, where he meets a girl named Yuri who invites him to join the Afterlife Battlefront, a group of rebels fighting against an angel named Tenshi. As Otonashi learns more about the afterlife and the reasons behind his presence there, he becomes entangled in a bittersweet story of friendship, tragedy, and self-discovery.
Sol and Tião are born to different social backgrounds—she to a poor suburban family in Rio, and him to an even poorer family who raised cattle in West São Paulo State. They eventually meet, due to unlikely circumstances, but part again, as she has set as her ultimate priority to reach the United States or bust. While she comes to the U.S. to live as an illegal immigrant, he remains in Brazil and, despite many trials and tribulations, he becomes a successful rodeo cowboy.
Serial Experiments Lain is a thought-provoking and surreal anime that explores themes of technology, identity, and reality. It follows the story of a lonely and introverted girl named Lain who receives mysterious emails that lead her to question the nature of existence and her own identity. As she delves deeper into the world of the internet and virtual reality, Lain discovers dark secrets and confronts mind-bending challenges that blur the line between the real and the virtual.
Lucie, a former captive, seeks revenge against the people who tormented her. With the help of her friend Anna, the two uncover a disturbing underground complex where women are tortured in the pursuit of transcendence. As they become victims themselves, Anna must endure a series of abuses and witness the horrific acts carried out by their captors. Eventually, Anna provides an account of the afterlife, leading to a shocking revelation and tragic consequences.
Mitsuki and Yuya become stepsister and stepbrother because of their parents' marriage. Mitsuki can't get along with her new family and Yuya doesn't know how to approach his new stepsister. One day, Mitsuki becomes possessed by the spirit of Hiyori. Hiyori likes Yuya and believes Yuya can help her get to heaven. Hiyori places a leather chastity belt upon on Mitsuki and a plan takes place to help send Hiyori to heaven.
Mark Bellison is a loser about to lose his job as a screenwriter at a successful production company. He invents the art of lying, becoming an international authority on the afterlife and gaining wealth and fame.
Sequel to the 2010 film Nosso Lar.
Recently, My Sister is Unusual tells the story of a teenage girl who becomes the host of a spirit, leading to a series of forbidden and taboo encounters. The movie explores themes of sexuality, love, and familial bonds.
Follows the life of five interns in a hospital and their personal lives, and their special abilities.
Discover the reality of ghosts and the afterlife through scientific research, historical evidence, and firsthand accounts. Explore the concept of consciousness beyond the physical body and learn about what happens upon death.
Enter the Void follows the story of a young drug dealer in Tokyo who is killed during a police raid. As he hovers between life and death, his spirit watches over his sister and his friends as they navigate the neon-lit underworld of Tokyo. Through a series of hallucinations and flashbacks, the film explores themes of drug use, the afterlife, and the interconnectedness of all things.