Movies and TvShows featuring "martial-law" theme.

In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

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 Stand, a deadly pandemic caused by a man-made superflu wipes out most of humanity. The survivors, drawn to either Mother Abagail, an elderly woman with supernatural powers, or Randall Flagg, a demonic figure, must choose between good and evil as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world. Set in various locations across the United States, the story revolves around the battle between the forces of light and darkness.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Peppermint Candy follows the life of an ordinary man named Yun-su, exploring key moments in his past that led to his downfall. The film tells the story in reverse chronological order, highlighting themes of innocence, regret, and the impact of political events on personal lives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

When an undercover police officer infiltrates a dangerous criminal organization, he becomes entangled in a web of corruption and deception. With his life on the line, he must fight against all odds to uncover the truth and bring the criminals to justice.

In 1870s Pennsylvania, a group of Irish-American coal miners known as the Molly Maguires rebel against the unjust working conditions imposed by their employer. They resort to acts of sabotage and rebellion in their fight for better rights and fair treatment. Detective James McParlan infiltrates the group as an undercover agent, torn between his loyalty to the law and his sympathy for the miners' cause.

Germinal is a dramatic film set in the late 1800s during the industrial revolution in France. It follows the struggles of a group of coal miners as they face oppressive working conditions, poverty, and social unrest. The story focuses on Etienne Lantier, a mechanic who joins the miners in their fight for better rights and living conditions. Along the way, he becomes involved in a forbidden romance and witnesses the harsh realities of the mining industry. Germinal explores themes of class struggle, inequality, and the power of collective action.

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.