Movies and TvShows featuring "mining-town" theme.
Deadwood takes place in the late 1800s in the lawless mining town of Deadwood, South Dakota, during the gold rush. The show follows the lives and struggles of a diverse cast of characters, including outlaws, law enforcement, and saloon owners, as they navigate a town filled with greed, violence, and manipulation.
In 1880s New Mexico, a town called La Belle is mostly populated by women after a mining accident killed most of the male population. The town faces further danger when an outlaw named Frank Griffin and his gang descend upon it. As the women of La Belle stand their ground and defend their home, tensions rise and violence ensues.
After a destructive industrialist threatens a small town, a young widow enlists the help of seven gunmen from various backgrounds to protect the town and its people. As they train the townsfolk and prepare for the imminent attack, the seven face their own personal demons and form a bond with the townspeople. When the industrialist and his army arrive, a fierce battle ensues, resulting in sacrifices and the display of true heroism. The people of the town are forever grateful to the courageous men who fought for them, calling their actions magnificent.
A young boy named Pazu discovers a girl named Sheeta who possesses a magic crystal. They must evade pirates and foreign agents as they search for a legendary floating castle called Laputa.
Two shocking and unexpected murders shatter an already fractured community leading to one of the largest manhunts in British history.
During the 1984-1985 UK miners' strike, 11-year-old Billy Elliot discovers his passion for dance while his family struggles. Despite his father and brother being coal miners on strike, Billy secretly joins a ballet class. His dance teacher believes he has the talent to study at the Royal Ballet School. Jackie, Billy's father, initially opposes his dream fearing judgment, but later supports him. With the help of the community, Billy auditions for the school and overcomes obstacles. Fourteen years later, Billy performs the lead in Swan Lake, achieving his dream.
Welcome to the Sticks (2008) is a comedy film that tells the story of a postal worker who is forced to relocate to a small town in northern France. Despite his initial resistance, he eventually discovers the warm hospitality and community spirit of the locals, challenging his preconceived notions and breaking down cultural barriers.
In the small town of Tent City during the gold rush, a singer and her lover find themselves caught in a dangerous web of greed, betrayal, and violence. They must navigate treacherous rivers, confront American Indian attacks, and face off against a notorious gambler in order to survive and seek justice.
High Plains Drifter is a drama mystery western film set in the American Old West. The story follows a mysterious man who arrives in a small town seeking revenge. As he manipulates the townspeople, a moral dilemma emerges, challenging their notions of justice and revealing their darkest secrets. With themes of guilt, courage, and poetic justice, High Plains Drifter explores the boundaries of redemption and the price of mercilessness.
In the small mining town of Harmony, a masked killer returns to seek revenge on Valentine's Day. As the bodies pile up, the residents must uncover the killer's identity before they become the next victims.
In the small town of Oregon, a teacher stumbles upon a supernatural creature known as a wendigo. As the creature begins to wreak havoc on the town, dark forces are awakened, leading to a series of terrifying events. The teacher must uncover the truth about the creature and find a way to stop it before it consumes everything in its path.
A man returns from the dead with supernatural powers bestowed upon him by a crow. He seeks revenge on a satanic gang responsible for the murder of his girlfriend and the destruction of their mining town. As he goes on a murderous spree, he must confront his own inner demons and face the consequences of his actions.
How Green Was My Valley tells the story of a family living in a coal mining town in Wales. The film follows their struggles with poverty, grief, and the hardships of working-class life. Through it all, they find joy and resilience in their tight-knit community.
In the 1880s, the residents of a small mining town in Nevada must band together to fight against man-eating monsters known as graboids.
Orkney Snork Nie, a popular Afrikaans sitcom, originally broadcast by the SABC in South Africa. The name translates directly into Orkney Doesn't Snore, but the message being conveyed in Afrikaans is that the town isn't sleepy, there's always something happening.
Crystal City follows the story of a mining town plagued by a ruthless serial killer. As the residents confront their childhood memories and traumas, an older brother takes it upon himself to bring justice to the town. With themes of aggression, violence, and self-destruction, this gripping show explores the consequences of childhood trauma and the desperate pursuit to capture the maniac.
Kes is a drama film that follows the story of a young boy named Billy Casper who forms a strong bond with a kestrel bird. Living in a working-class mining town in Northern England, Billy faces various challenges in his life, including a dysfunctional family, a sadistic teacher, and bullying at school. Through his relationship with the kestrel, Billy finds solace and escape from his difficult circumstances.
A schoolteacher named John Grant arrives in the remote outback town of Bundanyabba for a short stay before heading back to Sydney. However, he soon finds himself trapped in a nightmarish cycle of drunkenness, gambling, and violence, as he becomes entangled with the town's rough locals. As Grant's moral compass gradually erodes, he must confront the darkness within himself and fight for his sanity.
Four strangers, an ex-gambler, a pregnant prostitute, a crazed man, and a gunslinger, find themselves in a mining town plagued by cannibalism and insanity. Seeking revenge, they form an unlikely alliance and take on the residents of the town.
Big Stone Gap is a comedy film set in a small mining town in the 1970s. The film revolves around a spinster who is a female pharmacist and store clerk. She navigates through life in the town, dealing with relationships, loss, and sexual confusion. The plot also involves a play within the film, a mine explosion, and a paternity revelation. It explores themes of family, friendship, and love in the backdrop of a close-knit Appalachian community.