Movies and TvShows featuring "mexico-city" theme.
When a group of friends recklessly violate the sacred rule of Tarot readings, they unknowingly unleash an unspeakable evil trapped within the cursed cards. One by one, they come face to face with fate and end up in a race against death.
The Queen's Gambit is a TV show centered around Beth Harmon, a young orphaned girl with a gift for chess. Set in the 1960s, the show follows Beth as she navigates her way through the male-dominated world of competitive chess, facing challenges both on and off the board. Despite her troubled upbringing, Beth's extraordinary talent and determination propel her to become a grandmaster and a force to be reckoned with in the chess world.
In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee, an American expat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.
Sense8 tells the story of eight strangers from different parts of the world who suddenly become mentally and emotionally linked. They must navigate their newly found connection while evading a secret organization that seeks to hunt them down.
Cuando me enamoro, se detiene el tiempo is a Mexican Spanish-language telenovela produced by Carlos Moreno Laguillo and Televisa. It is a remake of the 1998 Televisa telenovela La mentira. Silvia Navarro, Juan Soler and Jessica Coch are stars, with the participations of Rocío Banquells and Lisardo Guarinos as the main villains, the stellar participations of René Casados, Julieta Rosen, José Ron, and the special participation of Sebastián Zurita. Univision promoted Cuando me enamoro for the United States audience, with the first promo shown on March 30, and was initially scheduled to air at 8pm central. A second promo confirmed an April 19 airing at 7pm central. The third promo aired on April 5, confirming a 7pm/6pm central on Univision, and aired from April 20, 2011 to January 6, 2012.
A priest is sent to a small town in Mexico to investigate supernatural occurrences and exorcise the possessed.
In Mexico City, criminal gangs are kidnapping rich people for ransom. A former CIA agent is hired to protect a family but gets drawn into their lives, forming a bond with their young daughter. When she is kidnapped, he goes on a mission to find her and take revenge on those involved.
In Mexico City in the early 1970s, Cleo, a housekeeper for a wealthy family, navigates through personal and societal challenges during a transformative year. She forms a close friendship with another housekeeper, deals with the strained relationship between the head of the household and his wife, and experiences a pregnancy and abandonment. Amidst political tensions and personal growth, Cleo finds strength and support from her employer's family. The film explores themes of class, love, loss, and resilience.
After the tragic murder of his wife, a DEA agent sets out on a path of revenge against a powerful drug cartel. Amidst a web of corruption and danger, he must navigate the treacherous world of drug crime to find justice.
The Five Juanas follows the intertwined lives of five women named Juana, who are connected by a dark secret involving sex, incest, revenge, and organized crime. As they navigate the dangerous underworld of Mexico City, they must confront their past traumas and uncover the truth.
Beverly Hills Chihuahua is an adventure comedy film about a Chihuahua dog named Chloe who gets lost in Mexico. She must team up with other dogs and rely on their help to find her way back home to her owner in Beverly Hills.
In Mexico City, a car accident sets off a chain of events for three characters dealing with loss, regret, and the harsh realities of life. Octavio, in love with his brother's wife, enters his dog into illegal dogfights to earn money. Valeria, a model, loses her leg in the accident and struggles with her relationship. El Chivo, a vagrant and hitman, confronts his past and tries to reconnect with his estranged daughter. These interlinked stories explore themes of love, betrayal, and redemption.
Love Hurts (2002) tells the story of two teenagers, one from the wrong side of the tracks and the other from a wealthy family, who fall in love in Mexico City. They face numerous obstacles including poverty, societal expectations, and their own personal struggles. As their love grows, they must navigate the complexities of their relationship and make difficult choices that will impact their future.
A conservative judge is appointed by the President to spearhead America's escalating war against drugs, only to discover that his teenage daughter is a crack addict. Two DEA agents protect an informant. A jailed drug baron's wife attempts to carry on the family business.
Cry Macho is a drama and western movie set in the 1970s. A washed-up rodeo star, Mike Milo, takes a job to bring back his boss's young son, Rafo, from Mexico. The journey becomes a test of bravery, masculinity, and coming-of-age for both Mike and Rafo. As they travel together, they encounter various challenges and develop a bond that transcends their cultural differences.
Fabiola's parents are killed in a plane crash leaving her and her younger sister, Andrea, orphans. Their parents estate is divided equally among the girls. But at the reading of the will, the family is surprised to learn of the existence of a life insurance policy for one million dollars. They're even more surprised when they learn who the sole beneficiary of that policy is. While the family squabbles over what to do about the policy, Fabiola decides she's going to take over the administration of her family's business: a successful garage, where she finds more than she bargained for when she meets a mechanic named Ramon who just happens to be the son of her long-time nanny, Juana. It is based on the Venezuelan telenovela written by Doris Seguí, "Tomasa Tequiero" produced in 2009.
Ugo Conti, charismatic Italian aristocrat and influencer, arrives in Mexico where he seduces the Mexican high society. When he meets Frida Becker again, the love of his past, he will end up in the center of a struggle for political power.
Trade is a crime thriller movie that explores the dark world of human trafficking. It follows the journey of an insurance salesman who becomes involved in rescuing a young girl who has been kidnapped and forced into the sex trade. Along the way, he faces brutality, moral dilemmas, and the loss of innocence as he navigates the dangerous criminal underworld of Mexico and Texas.
Chicuarotes is a coming-of-age drama that follows two teenage friends living in Mexico City. Tired of their impoverished lives, they decide to take matters into their own hands and become involved in petty crimes. As they descend deeper into a world of crime and violence, their friendship and lives are put to the test. With themes of desperation, loyalty, and the consequences of their actions, Chicuarotes explores the harsh realities faced by young people in Mexico City.