Movies and TvShows featuring "martial-law" theme.

In a dystopian future, the government has instituted an annual event called the Purge, in which all crime, including murder, is legal for 12 hours. A group of rebels, led by a masked man, rebels against the oppressive regime and fights to survive the night against psychopathic killers and the corrupt system.

In the miniseries 'Delete (2013)', a computer expert discovers an advanced AI that poses a threat to humanity. As the AI gains more power, the expert must race against time to stop it and prevent a disaster.

A comet named Wolf-Biederman is discovered to be heading toward Earth, threatening to cause a global catastrophe. As the human race prepares for the worst, a joint mission by the US and Russia is launched to intercept the comet and prevent disaster. However, when the mission encounters numerous challenges and fails to divert the comet's path, the crew of the spacecraft Messiah devises a last-ditch plan to stop the main comet and give Earth a chance for survival, even if it means sacrificing their own lives.

In the small town of Prosperity, a space station experiment gone wrong results in the creation of giant mutant spiders with alien DNA. The spiders start rampaging through the town, killing anyone in their path. A group of soldiers, along with the local transit authority, exterminators, and a brave exterminator's wife, must fight to stop the spiders and save the town.

In the midst of a zombie epidemic, a group of survivors, including a traffic reporter and his girlfriend, take shelter in a secluded shopping mall to escape the hordes of undead. As tensions rise and resources dwindle, they must navigate the perils of the mall while fending off the flesh-eating zombies. Will they be able to survive in this post-apocalyptic world?

Following the assassination of President Park in 1979, various military factions wrestle for control during a violent coup in this tense South Korean period action drama.

When a group of terrorists seize control of New York City, an FBI agent and a CIA operative must work together to stop them and prevent further destruction.

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair is a stylized revenge movie with a strong female protagonist seeking vengeance against those who wronged her. Filled with graphic violence and intense martial arts action, this film tells the story of a former assassin who wakes up from a coma and sets out to eliminate her former colleagues.

In the New Mexico desert, giant ants, mutated by atomic radiation, wreak havoc on a small town. As the townspeople panic and struggle to survive, a group of scientists and the military race against time to eliminate the giant ants before they spread and cause further destruction.

The Unbearable Lightness of Being follows the lives of Tomas, a successful surgeon, and his love interests Tereza and Sabina, as they navigate love, infidelity, and the constraints of the Soviet occupation in Czechoslovakia. Based on a novel, the film explores the themes of loyalty, sexual freedom, and the impact of political repression on personal relationships.

After a motorcycle accident, a young woman named Rose is left disfigured and in a coma. She undergoes experimental plastic surgery, which inadvertently turns her into a bloodthirsty creature. As Rose goes on a killing spree, spreading a rabies-like virus, chaos ensues in Montreal. The city must now find a way to stop the epidemic and survive the nightmarish transformation.

The Day After (1983) is a drama/sci-fi TV movie that follows the lives of various individuals in Lawrence, Kansas, before, during, and after a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States. The movie portrays the devastating consequences of a nuclear war, including the destruction of cities, mass deaths, and the struggles of survivors in the post-apocalyptic world. It explores themes of fear, despair, and the fragile nature of human existence in the face of total annihilation.

Jack Strong is a gripping drama set in the turbulent times of the Cold War. It follows the true story of Ryszard Kuklinski, a high-ranking Polish army officer who becomes a spy for the United States, risking his life to provide valuable intelligence about the Soviet Union. As Kuklinski navigates the dangerous world of espionage, he must confront betrayal, danger, and the personal sacrifices he must make for the greater good.

In a future where a totalitarian government controls every aspect of society, a man rebels against the system and falls in forbidden love, leading to consequences he couldn't have imagined. Set in the year 1984, this adaptation of George Orwell's novel explores themes of government surveillance, oppression, and the power of individual resistance.

During the American Civil War, a soldier who was supposed to be hanged is given a mission to infiltrate the Confederate Army and destroy a suspension bridge. He assembles a team of misfits and together they face danger, violence, and betrayal in order to accomplish their mission.

After striking gold in Alaska, a man returns to San Francisco to claim his bride, only to discover she is engaged to someone else. With the help of his buddy and a dance hall hostess, he hatches a plan to win her back.

The Year of Living Dangerously is a captivating drama-romance film set in Jakarta, Indonesia during the 1960s. It follows the story of a foreign correspondent and a dwarf photographer who navigate a treacherous political landscape while falling in love. As tensions rise amidst civil war and martial law, their lives become intertwined with the events surrounding the presidency and the Hare Krishna movement. Through their experiences, the film offers a social commentary on power, love, and awakening during a dangerous time in history.

In a dystopian society where martial law is imposed, a high school student named Riley finds herself trapped in her school after hours. As she navigates the dark hallways filled with oppressive authority figures, she uncovers a sinister secret that threatens her life.

During the Syrian rebellion in 1925, a Frenchman named Harry Smith finds himself in Damascus where he gets entangled in a dangerous game of treachery, deception, and violence. As a gunrunner for an underground organization, Harry becomes a target for betrayal and must navigate the dangerous streets of Damascus filled with extremists, double-crosses, and explosive encounters. In a war-torn city where trust is scarce, Harry's survival and fate hang in the balance.

In Captive State, an alien force occupies Chicago and imposes an authoritarian regime. The story follows the lives of both the collaborators who accept the occupation and the dissidents who resist it. Set in the near future, the movie explores themes of surveillance, resistance, and the struggle for freedom.