Movies and TvShows featuring "man-saves-troubled-woman" theme.

Marnie is a troubled young woman with a complicated past. She suffers from kleptomania and struggles with her identity. After she gets a new job as a secretary, her boss becomes suspicious of her behavior. As he digs deeper into her past, he discovers shocking secrets and the truth behind Marnie's disturbing actions.

Black Snake Moan tells the story of Lazarus, a troubled blues guitarist, who finds a young woman named Rae beaten and left for dead on the side of the road. He takes her in and chains her up in an attempt to cure her of her wild and promiscuous behavior. Through their time together, Lazarus and Rae form a unique bond and find redemption in unexpected ways.

Remember the Night is a heartwarming comedy-drama set during the holiday season. The story follows a district attorney who prosecutes a shoplifter and ends up falling in love with her. As they embark on a road trip to their hometown, they face misunderstandings, legal complications, and the challenges of their own pasts. With themes of redemption, kindness, and family, Remember the Night explores the power of love and forgiveness.

Moontide is a gripping tale set in a waterfront community, following the story of Bobo, a fisherman who finds himself entangled in a series of violent incidents after docking in a small harbor. As he navigates through his new surroundings, Bobo forms unexpected connections and faces dangerous threats. The film explores themes of friendship, jealousy, and redemption.

In 'Pale Flower', a yakuza is released from prison and becomes involved with a mysterious woman. As they embark on a passionate but dangerous affair, their lives become intertwined with the Tokyo underworld. The film explores themes of power, love, and the consequences of a criminal past. With stunning cinematography and a haunting score, 'Pale Flower' is a gripping and atmospheric masterpiece of Japanese cinema.

A busboy on Broadway joins a famous nightclub in order to win a beautiful showgirl's heart. He struggles with unemployment, self-pity, and manipulation from others, but ultimately learns the value of self-sacrifice and devotion.

Something Wild (1961) is a gripping drama that explores themes of despair, violence, and redemption in New York City. The story follows a female protagonist who becomes a rape victim, leading to a series of traumatic events including a missing daughter and a suicide attempt. The movie takes place during Christmas time and delves into the dark underbelly of the city, involving elements of kidnapping, police investigations, and pregnancy. Through it all, the protagonist's journey towards healing and finding hope is central to the plot.

A struggling woman and a black American soldier fall in love in post-World War II Italy.

In California, a Mexican-American laborer is falsely accused of shooting the racist farmer he was working for after the farmer stiffed him with a bad check.

Eddie, a small-time hoodlum is forced to care for Marie, the woman he accidentally hit with his car during a crime. He is broke and hits up his very displeased mob boss for cash. To make matters worse, Eddie and Marie begin to fall for each other.