Movies and TvShows featuring "meaning-of-life" theme.

Di Gi Charat (a.k.a. Dejiko) - along with Petit Charat (a.k.a. Puchiko) and Gema - travels to Earth as part of her training to become a full-fledged princess. They crash on a small town in Japan, where they meet the Omocha brothers (who spend most of their time thinking how cute Puchiko is) and Mr. & Mrs. Ankoro (an elderly couple that makes Japanese sweets).

After landing the gig of a lifetime, a New York jazz pianist suddenly finds himself trapped in a strange land between Earth and the afterlife. In order to return home, he teams up with a cynical soul and embarks on a journey to find their purpose and spark. Along the way, they encounter lost souls, discover the true meaning of life, and learn to appreciate the little things. With newfound clarity, the pianist returns to his body and vows to live his life to the fullest.

The adventures of an ordinary earthman and his alien friend as they travel through space, encountering bizarre and comedic situations along the way.

Dekalog is a TV show consisting of ten films, each representing one of the Ten Commandments. Set in Communist Poland, the stories revolve around characters facing moral challenges and grappling with the meaning of life. Themes of infidelity, jealousy, spirituality, belief, and religion are explored.

Arthur Dent is saved from Earth's destruction by his friend Ford Prefect and together they embark on a intergalactic adventure.

A knight returning from the Crusades questions the meaning of life, death, and God while facing the Grim Reaper in a chess match amid the Black Plague. As the knight and Death play, their surroundings are engulfed in cultural turmoil caused by the plague, and the people try to cope with the devastation in their own ways.

Trapped in limbo during a near-death experience, Mara and a computer form an alliance to figure out the meaning of life. Together, they navigate through a dystopian world deciphering cryptic clues laid out before them. Mara embarks on a profound quest of self-discovery and redemption. Confronting her deepest fears by facing the trauma in her life, her journey becomes a poignant exploration of human vulnerability. "Psyche" explores the philosophical interplay between mental health and artificial intelligence.

Ikiru follows the story of Kanji Watanabe, a government official who is diagnosed with stomach cancer. Realizing that he has limited time left to live, Watanabe embarks on a quest to find meaning in his life. Through his journey, he discovers the importance of making a positive impact on others and finding happiness in the small moments. This poignant drama explores themes of mortality, loneliness, and the search for purpose.

In Life or Something Like It, a reporter named Lanie is given a prophecy by a homeless man that she only has a few days to live. As she tries to come to terms with her impending death, she must reevaluate her priorities and decide what is truly important in life. Along the way, she navigates her complicated relationship with her fiance, confronts her fear of commitment, and learns to appreciate the simple joys in life. Through a series of unexpected events and surprising encounters, Lanie discovers that there is more to life than her successful career and starts to question the meaning of it all.

A young man from a private school in New York befriends a recluse novelist, who's harboring a dark secret.

In a dystopian society, a lonely computer programmer is tasked with solving the Zero Theorem, a mathematical formula that could explain the meaning of life. As he delves deeper into his work, his life becomes consumed by paranoia, surveillance, and the search for personal connection.

In 22 vs. Earth, 22, the soul from the movie Soul, leads a gang of rebellious souls who refuse to be sent to Earth. They embark on an adventure to uncover the meaning of life and challenge the secret organization that tries to manipulate them.

As told through clips from 183 female directors, this epic history of the cinema focuses on women’s integral role in the development of film art. Using almost a thousand film extracts from thirteen decades and five continents, Mark Cousins asks how films are made, shot and edited; how stories are shaped and how movies depict life, love, politics, humour and death, all through the compelling lens of some of the world’s greatest filmmakers – all of them women.

The Doom Generation follows the story of three aimless youth who embark on a violent and nihilistic journey across California. As they encounter various bizarre characters and engage in dangerous situations, the trio struggles to find meaning in their lives.

In a future world where replicants are banned, an industrialist demonstrates his new Nexus 9 replicants to a committee, highlighting their obedience and lack of emotions, but a demonstration goes wrong, leading to a tense situation.

Vincent is a famous successful entrepreneur. One day, a car breakdown on a mountain road temporarily interrupts his frantic lifestyle. Pierre, who lives apart from the modern world in the middle of sublime nature, comes to his aid and offers him his hospitality. The meeting between these two men, who are opposites will upset their respective beliefs and they will find themselves laughing. The question is...deep down, are they really each living the lives they want to live?

The film follows a group of elderly office clerks who rebel against their corporate masters and turn their building into a pirate ship. The film is broken into distinct sketches, exploring topics such as the miracle of birth, growth and learning, fighting each other, middle age, live organ transplants, the meaning of life, the autumn years, and death. Through satire and surrealism, the film ultimately delivers the message to be nice to people, live together in peace, and find meaning in everyday life.

The Visitor follows the story of a lonely university professor who finds a new sense of purpose when he befriends a Syrian immigrant and his family. After a wrongful arrest, Walter meets Tarek, a young immigrant and former drummer, and his mother Zainab, a jewelry-maker. As Walter gets to know the family, he discovers their struggles and helps them navigate the challenges of living in a new country. Through their friendship, the characters find hope, connection, and a renewed sense of identity.

Full Body Massage is a thought-provoking drama that delves into the world of massage therapy, exploring themes of intimacy, mysticism, and the search for meaning. The story follows a masseur who engages in deep philosophical conversations with his clients, discussing topics such as the nature of pleasure, the meaning of life, and the interconnectedness of body and soul. Along his journey, he encounters an artist who challenges his beliefs and inspires him to explore new realms of self-expression. Through a series of sensual massage sessions, the characters confront their pasts, discover hidden desires, and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

The Cranes Are Flying is a tragic romance set in Moscow during World War II. It follows the story of a couple torn apart by the war and their struggles to find each other amidst the chaos and devastation. As they face loneliness, heartache, and sacrifice, they learn the true meaning of love and patriotism.