Movies and TvShows featuring "morality-tale" theme.
The Twilight Zone is a renowned anthology series that delves into various mind-bending and thought-provoking storylines. Each episode presents a unique tale, often set in a world that is similar, yet different from our own. From eerie encounters with aliens and supernatural phenomena to futuristic scenarios and moral dilemmas, The Twilight Zone captivates viewers with its blend of suspense, surrealism, and social commentary.
Collection of tales based on the Père Castor series of French children's stories. Papa Beaver's Storytime is an animated television series which tells of Papa Beaver, a caretaker, a father figure, but most importantly, a storyteller. The show starts out with some type of disagreement between the children, who then turn to Papa Beaver for a solution. He begins telling them some stories which are somehow related to the situation the children are in, the stories are either a fable or a fairytale ultimately telling the morality of the story to teach them a lesson about their actions they have done before the story began.
Growing up can be confusing! When Zach and Annie face difficulties in their lives, they go to special place called Plato’s Peak. There, Plato—a talking buffalo!—and his friends are always willing to lend a helping hand.
Grimm's Fairy Tale Classics is a Japanese animated anthology series by Nippon Animation. The episodes are adaptations of a variety of folk and fairy tales, and not limited to Grimm's Fairy Tales.
In a future where humanity is preparing to attack an alien race, Ender Wiggin is chosen to lead the fight. He undergoes rigorous training and faces challenges, eventually discovering the true nature of the enemy.
The older boys are graduating school and recount their memories together. The next day everyone defends the graduation ceremony against Zundar and Dadacha's Second-Button Monster, but Yumoto struggles using his love power.
Warren Schmidt, a recently retired man, embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding. Along the way, he reflects on his life, confronts his regrets, and discovers the importance of family and self-discovery.
The Watcher is an American anthology drama series that premiered on UPN in January 1995, during the network's inaugural season. The series aired Tuesday night at 9:00 p.m Eastern time.
The Ten Commandments is a silent film that tells the story of Moses, a boy who was raised as a prince in Egypt but later discovered his true identity as a Hebrew. After witnessing the hardships faced by his people, Moses becomes a leader and sets out to free them from slavery. The film follows his journey as he confronts the Pharaoh and leads the Hebrews to the Promised Land, ultimately receiving the Ten Commandments from God.
A fugitive writer is rescued by a schooner and finds himself at the mercy of the ruthless sea captain, Wolf Larsen. As he navigates life aboard the ship and tries to escape, he forms unlikely alliances and faces constant danger.
Street Trash follows the story of a case of expired liquor that is sold to homeless people, causing them to melt into a colorful goo. Chaos ensues as a result, with various characters getting caught up in the bizarre and violent events that unfold in the streets.
Depression Era story set in London about a wealthy shop owner who goes bankrupt and is forced to fire his faithful staff.
In 1959 Paris, struggling jazz musician Dale Turner forms an unlikely friendship with a compassionate frenchman who helps him navigate the challenges of alcoholism, poverty, and the decline of the jazz age.
A controversial, low-budget drama about the life of a young teenage girl that goes on the "road to ruin." Sally is a 16-year-old New York City teen who, neglected by her parents, takes up smoking and drinking, engages in affairs with a series of older men, gets arrested by the police during a strip poker game, is sent home only to discover later that she's pregnant, and after getting an illegal abortion, the words "The Wages of Sin is Death" inexpliably appear over her bed in fire.
Samskara is a movie that explores the themes of casteism, tradition, and morality. It tells the story of a brahmin community in rural India and the conflicts that arise when a dead body of an untouchable is found. The movie delves into the consequences of rigid social hierarchy and questions the validity of blind adherence to traditions.
Willy, a sparrow, discovers he has the power to transform into different animals. He embarks on a magical adventure to rescue his friends, who are being captured by an evil cat. Along the way, Willy learns about friendship, courage, and the importance of standing up against tyranny.
In A Fool There Was, a married man falls under the spell of a seductive woman, leading to his downfall and ruin. This silent film explores themes of infidelity, manipulation, and the destructive power of desire. The film has been recognized for its portrayal of a femme fatale and is included in the National Film Registry.
In order to wait for her lover Fan Chun-tak to finish his study in Australia, Tang Sau-man works as a governess in Chui Shek-wah's house. Chui is Fan's brother-in-law. Chui spoils his wife Fan Kam-ping. She becomes lazy and dependent on Tang. Fan finishes his study and returns. He decides to transform his elder sister. He asks her best friend, Pang Shui-ha, to persuade her. Pang has a crush on Fan. Pang uses this opportunity to get intimate with Fan. Tang originally thinks that after Fan comes back, she no longer has to live in somebody's shelter. But Fan spends all his time with Pang. Tang is unhappy and drinks to vent her unhappiness. Tang gets drunk and Chui takes care of her. However, Ping thinks that they have dubious relationship and throws Tang out. Tang falls down a slope and loses one leg. Fan is angry with himself and decides to marry Tang. Ping also realises that she is wrong. She decides to change her lazy character and takes care of the disabled Tang.
Western remake of Jack London's The Sea Wolf. A sadistic mining camp owner "hires" scoundrels to work the mine. He just won't let them quit.
While surprising his fiancée with a newly inherited property, a man is forced to confront his past behaviour.