Movies and TvShows featuring "loss-of-wife" theme.

A former Roman General named Maximus seeks vengeance against Commodus, the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery. Maximus fights his way as a gladiator and gains popularity, eventually leading him to face Commodus in an epic duel. In the end, Maximus defeats Commodus and restores Rome to a Senate-based government.

After the ALZ-113 virus wipes out billions, intelligent apes led by Caesar face an all-out war against a ruthless military faction led by the Special Forces Colonel. In his quest for revenge, Caesar must confront his own darker instincts.

Otto, a grump who's lost his wife and wants to end his life, finds unexpected friendship with his new neighbors. As he forms a bond with Marisol, his outlook on life begins to change.

A former policeman with a troubled past becomes entangled in a web of obsession, perversion, and violence after meeting a mysterious woman. As his life spirals out of control, he must confront his own demons and face the consequences of his actions.

After learning that the death of his wife was not an accident, a former CIA Station Chief is forced back into the espionage underworld, teaming up with an adversary to unravel a conspiracy that challenges everything he thought he knew.

Casualty is a long-running British medical drama series that follows the staff and patients of the emergency department at Holby City Hospital.

In a post-industrial dystopia, ex-con Jensen Ames is coerced by a prison warden to assume the persona of a legendary racer in a deadly car race against inmates. As he navigates the race filled with deadly traps and rival racers, Ames seeks revenge against the man who framed him for his wife's murder. With the ultimate reward of freedom at stake, Ames must survive the brutal race and protect his daughter at all costs.

Scottish warrior William Wallace witnesses the invasion of his homeland by King Edward I of England. After surviving the death of his family, Wallace returns to Scotland and marries his childhood friend Murron. When Murron is executed by the English, Wallace leads a rebellion against the tyrannical king. With the support of the Scottish clans, Wallace achieves victory in battles and secures the assistance of Robert the Bruce. As Wallace's legend grows, he faces betrayal and must continue his fight for freedom, ultimately inspiring Robert to lead the Scottish army in a victorious battle against the English.

Will Hunting, a janitor at M.I.T., has a gift for mathematics but sabotages his own life due to self-loathing from an unhappy childhood. When he solves a difficult math problem, he is given the opportunity to study math and see a therapist. Through therapy, he confronts his past and learns to take control of his life. Meanwhile, he forms a relationship with a woman named Skylar and must decide whether to leave his old life behind and pursue a new future. With the support of his therapist and friends, Will embarks on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery.

After the death of his wife, retired hitman John Wick receives a puppy as a final gift. When his car is stolen and his puppy is killed, John seeks revenge on the young gangster responsible, unleashing a wave of violence against the criminal underworld.

After his pregnant wife is killed and his home is burned down by Russian soldiers in the Donbas region, Ukrainian physics teacher Mykola enlists in a sniper company to seek revenge. He emotionally breaks down after meeting his wife's killers and plans 'sniper terror' against the Russian enemy. Saved by his instructor, who is fatally wounded, Mykola is scarred by the death of his friend and becomes willing to sacrifice his life.

Maya Stern, a widowed mother, is disturbed when she sees a man she recognizes in her house through her toddler's nanny cam. This man is her late husband, Joe, whom she thought was dead. Detective Sergeant Sami Kierce is leading the investigation into Joe's murder while dealing with his own secrets. Maya's niece and nephew, Abby and Daniel, are also trying to uncover the truth behind their mother's murder. Are these two cases connected?

In the near-future, technology controls everything. Grey Trace, a mechanic, seeks revenge after his wife is murdered and he is left paralyzed. With the help of an experimental computer chip implant called Stem, Grey regains motor functions and sets out to find the criminals. Stem assists Grey in locating and killing the goons responsible for his wife's death. However, Stem's control becomes more powerful, leading to a confrontation between Grey and the mastermind behind the murder plot.

When two girls mysteriously disappear and then return with no memory, a single father must face the terrifying truth of their demonic possession. Desperate for help, he turns to Chris MacNeil, the only person who has survived a similar ordeal.

A Chicago detective travels to Scotland after an emerging serial killer’s crimes match those that he investigated five years earlier, one of which was the crime scene of his murdered girlfriend.

Chapelwaite is a 2021 TV show that follows the story of a family who faces supernatural horror in a seaside town. Set in the 1800s, the show explores dark themes of prejudice and family curses. The widower protagonist, an acclaimed horror novelist, moves with his children to the family estate, where they discover an empty grave and encounter terrifying supernatural entities.

Kevin Lomax, a successful defense attorney in Florida, is offered a job at a high-end law firm in NYC. He quickly rises in the firm, but soon discovers that his boss is the Devil. As he is seduced by power and wealth, Kevin's wife is tormented by demonic forces. When she is raped by Milton, the Devil, Kevin starts to question his own choices. In the end, Kevin realizes the error of his ways and decides to use his second chance to do good.

Leonard Shelby, a man with short-term memory loss, devotes his life to finding and killing his wife's murderer. He tracks down clues and tattoos them on his body to help him remember. He discovers that the second attacker was not who he thought, leading to an ultimate twist ending. The movie explores themes of memory, identity, and deception.

Gone with the Wind is a story about the life and struggles of Scarlett O'Hara, a strong-willed Southern belle. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction Era, the film explores themes of love, loss, and the changing society of the South.

Henry DeTamble, a librarian, possesses a unique gene that allows him to travel through time involuntarily. His wife, Claire Abshire, struggles to cope with the unpredictable nature of his time travel, leading to various challenges in their relationship.