Movies and TvShows featuring "man-on-the-run" theme.
Jarod, a young genius, was taken from his family and raised in a secret organization that exploited his talents. Now he uses his abilities to simulate different identities and help the innocent, while continuing his search for his true identity.
After a heist, the crew have gone their separate ways, but now, they are being targeted by a killer one-by-one.
A New York City advertising executive named Roger Thornhill is mistaken for a government agent named George Kaplan by a group of foreign spies. He is abducted and taken to a country estate, where he is interrogated and nearly killed. After escaping, Thornhill tries to prove his innocence while being pursued by the spies and the police. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Eve Kendall, whose allegiances he begins to question.
To Catch a Thief is a 1955 mystery romance thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It follows a retired jewel thief, John Robie, who is suspected of returning to his old ways when a series of burglaries occur on the French Riviera. In order to clear his name, Robie must catch the real thief while navigating a web of jealousy, deception, and danger.
After a bank robbery goes wrong, an ex-convict and a young girl disguised as a boy become unlikely partners as they try to evade the police and clear their names.
Joy House is a thrilling crime movie about a criminal on the run who seeks refuge in a hidden room in a hotel. However, his peaceful hiding is interrupted when he is kidnapped by a mysterious woman. As he tries to escape and unravel the truth, he faces violence, fights, and gunshots, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the French Riviera.
The French Detective follows the story of a detective who delves into a political conspiracy involving corrupt politicians, murder of a police officer, and the fight against corruption. As he uncovers the truth, he becomes a target and must go on the run to save his life.
Nick, a late night DJ, has sex with a listener that he's invited to the station. The session goes out over the air until something goes wrong. Nick wakes up to find a dead body and himself framed. Nick now tries to prove his innocence.
Naked Alibi is a crime noir thriller about a police detective who finds himself accused of police brutality and must clear his name. As he investigates the case, he uncovers a web of corruption and betrayal that leads him to the real criminals.
Whistle Down the Wind is about a fugitive who seeks refuge in a village, where he is mistaken for Jesus Christ by a group of children. The children's innocence and faith in the mysterious man challenges the beliefs of the villagers, leading to a captivating and thought-provoking story.
A newlywed couple's life takes a dark turn when they discover that their drone has a mind of its own and begins to terrorize them. As they try to escape the clutches of the drone, they uncover a dangerous secret that puts their lives in even more jeopardy.
Set in London's East End, an escaped prisoner seeks refuge in a family's home while being pursued by the police. As tensions rise, secrets are revealed and relationships are tested.
Escape to Burma is a 1955 adventure movie about a man who is falsely accused of murder. He escapes to Burma in order to clear his name and find the real culprit. Along the way, he encounters various dangers and challenges, including a thrilling tiger hunt and a treacherous jungle. With the help of newfound allies, he navigates through the wild terrain and uncovers the truth, proving his innocence.
When an American man becomes entangled in a state secret, he must navigate a web of lies, fear, and deceit to uncover the truth. With his life on the line, he embarks on a perilous journey filled with car chases, murder, and conspiracy.
City of Fear is a 1959 crime thriller film about an escaped convict who acquires a canister of radioactive material, prompting a citywide search as he eludes capture. The film takes place in Los Angeles in the 1950s and follows the fugitive as he navigates through a series of dangerous situations and encounters vicious criminals. As time runs out, the protagonist must race against the clock to evade the law enforcement and avoid the deadly consequences of the radioactive fallout.
When her daughter is kidnapped by a suspect in a multiple murder case, a police officer must commit a crime to rescue her only child.
Four Faces West is a western film set in New Mexico. The story revolves around a man who robs a bank in order to help a woman with a sick child suffering from diphtheria. As he tries to escape, he is pursued by a marshal and a deputy. The plot explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of life in the Wild West.
In The 27th Day (1957), five individuals from different corners of the globe are given capsules by extraterrestrials. Each one holds the power to destroy millions of people. They are faced with a moral dilemma as they must decide whether to use the capsules or surrender them to save humanity. This psychotronic film takes place during the tense backdrop of the cold war, where the fate of the world lies in the hands of these five individuals. As they form alliances and face unexpected challenges, the movie explores themes of decision-making, sacrifice, and the potential consequences of wielding such power.
Joseph is one of the last coastal shepherds in Corsica. His land is coveted by the underworld for a real estate project but he chooses not to give in. When he leaves the man who came to intimidate him, the godfather’s own son, between life and death, he becomes the prey of a merciless hunt.
After finding his wife in the arms of another man, an army officer kills his rival and then goes by train to Finland to fight in the Winter war.