Movies and TvShows featuring "mental-institution" theme.

Rodrigo Junquera finds out he is close to death, he decides to ask the nanny of his young child, Virginia Martínez, a beautiful and honest woman, to marry him with the intention of preparing the road so she can look after his children when he's gone. Virginia has to deal with the contempt of Rodrigo's children who acuse her of being an ambitious woman who married their father for his money. Virginia is in love with Rodrigo's eldest son, Carlos Alberto, who has come to mistreat her after finding out she married his dad.

Legion is a TV show about David Haller, a mutant with incredible powers but also a troubled mind. As he navigates through his mental illness and explores the dangerous depths of his own mind, David discovers that there may be more to his powers and his past than he initially thought.

In a post-apocalyptic future, a cyborg is sent back in time to protect a young boy from a more advanced and powerful cyborg. The two cyborgs battle it out, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.

A cranky history teacher named Paul Hunham is forced to stay at a remote prep school over the Christmas holidays. He is accompanied by Angus, a troubled student who always gets into trouble, and Mary, a grieving cook. Despite their differences, they form a bond and help each other realize that they have the power to shape their own futures.

In a future world devastated by disease, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about the man-made virus that wiped out most of the human population on the planet. The story is set in the indeterminate future. A virus, deliberately released in 1996 in multiple locations around the world, has killed off nearly all of the Earth's population, at least five billion people...

Pat Solitano, released from a mental institution, moves back in with his parents to reconcile with his ex-wife. He meets Tiffany, a girl with her own problems, and they form an unlikely friendship. In an attempt to win back his wife, Pat agrees to be Tiffany's partner in a dance competition. Through their rigorous practice, they develop feelings for each other. As they navigate their complicated relationship, they discover love and find redemption.

Susanna Kaysen, a directionless teenager, is rushed to a mental institution after a suicide attempt. There, she befriends a group of troubled women, including a sardonic anorexic, a girl who burned herself as a child, a lesbian, and a compulsive liar. Susanna's life is turned upside down by the return of Lisa Rowe, a sociopath who befriends her. Together, they cause trouble and Susanna begins relying on Lisa. Through her diary and therapy sessions, Susanna navigates her recovery and eventually leaves the institution, determined to start anew.

Nowhere Man follows the story of a man who wakes up in an insane asylum with no memory of who he is. As he tries to uncover his true identity, he discovers a sinister cabal and a conspiracy that goes deeper than he could have ever imagined. With the help of a mysterious photograph negative, he must navigate a world of paranoia, betrayal, and secret groups to find the truth. Will he be able to escape the asylum and uncover the shocking surprise ending?

After being confined to an insane asylum for four years, Chucky is seemingly back to terrorize the now adult Andy Barclay. As Andy battles his own personal demons, he must also confront the resurrected killer doll and his cult of followers.

Psychiatrist Dr. Miranda Grey wakes up in the mental hospital she worked at, as a patient treated by her co-worker. She has no memory of why she is there or what she has done. As she tries to cope with her new life, she discovers that a ghost is using her body to carry out messages and commit murders. With the help of a fellow inmate, she starts regaining her memories and uncovers a dark secret. Miranda escapes the hospital and finds clues that implicate her deceased husband and a corrupt sheriff. In the end, she learns to free herself from the ghost's influence and helps another spirit find peace.

In 'Case 39,' a social worker named Emily Jenkins saves a 10-year-old girl, Lilith Sullivan, from her abusive parents. As Emily investigates the case further, she begins to suspect that Lilith is not an ordinary child but is possessed by a supernatural entity. As Emily fights to protect Lilith, she becomes entangled in a dangerous battle between good and evil.

Endless Love is a drama and romance movie released in 1981. It revolves around the passionate and obsessive love story between two young lovers. The film explores themes of rejection, self-destructiveness, obsession, and mental illness.

Doppelganger is a 1993 horror movie about a woman who becomes consumed by her double. As she delves deeper into her obsession, the lines between reality and fantasy blur, leading to a terrifying climax.

When an alien invasion threatens Earth, Buckaroo Banzai, a genius scientist and musician, must assemble his rock band to save the world using their rocket car and interdimensional travel.

Enter the imaginative world of acclaimed sculptor Rolanda Polonsky, who had been a resident of Netherne Psychiatric Hospital in Coulsdon, Surrey for 26 years when this film was made. One of the positive aspects of her illness, described in the film as a schizophrenia, is that it "tapped a deep source of mystical vision and human feeling" which finds expression in her work.

In the late 1800s, a man takes on the identity of a doctor at Stonehearst Asylum, where he discovers the disturbing truth about the treatment of the patients.

Six months after the incidents involving the lethal videotape, new clues reveal the presence of a new evil lurking in the darkness. Rachel Keller, a newspaper reporter, and her son Aidan have moved to a small town to escape the terrifying events that haunted them. However, when Samara Morgan begins a new cycle of death and revenge, Rachel must uncover the truth to save her son's life. As she delves deeper into the dark secrets surrounding Samara, Rachel discovers that the only way to stop the evil is by facing her biggest fear and making a sacrifice.

A woman starts having vivid dreams about a serial killer, which lead her to believe that he is more than just a figment of her imagination. As the dreams become more intense and terrifying, she becomes determined to uncover the truth and stop the killer before he strikes again.

Downfalls High is a visual album that tells the story of a high school student's descent into mental breakdown and instability. Set against the backdrop of a rock musical, the protagonist grapples with depression, heartbreak, and social anxiety, leading them to a mental institution. The film draws inspiration from Vincent Van Gogh's struggles with mental illness and aims to shine a light on mental health issues faced by teenagers.

Mad Love is a dramatic comedy about two young lovers on the run. Casey Roberts, a troubled teenager with bipolar disorder, falls in love with Matt Leland, a rebellious teen who also has a complicated past. Together, they escape from a psychiatric hospital and embark on a road trip filled with passion, impulsiveness, and self-destructive behavior. As their love intensifies, they find themselves facing dangerous situations, including a car accident and a violent confrontation with Casey's domineering father. Will their love be strong enough to overcome their inner demons?