Movies and TvShows featuring "munchausen-by-proxy" theme.

The Bridge follows Saga Noren, a brilliant but socially awkward detective with Asperger's syndrome, and Martin Rohde, a laid-back family man and detective from Denmark. They team up to solve a series of gruesome murders that take place on the bridge between Denmark and Sweden, leading them into the dark and complex world of criminality in both countries.

The Act is a true crime drama TV show that explores the bizarre and disturbing relationship between Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother Dee Dee Blanchard. Gypsy Rose suffers from various illnesses and disabilities, but as the show unfolds, it becomes clear that her mother has been fabricating her conditions for personal gain. The series follows the events leading to Dee Dee's murder and the aftermath of Gypsy Rose's discovery of the truth.

The show follows the thrilling sea adventures of Captain Vrungel and his crew as they sail the oceans, participate in boat races, and encounter mobsters and spies. Based on the book, it combines action, adventure, comedy, and musical elements.

Camille Preaker, a troubled journalist with a history of self-harm and alcoholism, returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls. As she delves deeper into the case, she must confront her own demons and unravel the dark secrets of her past.

Mommy Dead and Dearest is a true crime documentary that explores the case of Dee Dee Blanchard and her daughter Gypsy Rose, who suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy. The film uncovers a web of lies, deceit, and abuse, ultimately leading to a shocking act of matricide.

When a young girl moves into a new home with her new legal guardian, she discovers dark secrets about the caregiver's true nature and becomes trapped in a dangerous situation.

When 10-year-old Maya Kowalski is diagnosed with a rare illness, a medical team tries to understand her condition. As they delve deeper, they begin to question Maya's parents and she ends up in state custody. The Kowalski family fights to bring their daughter back home.

Riley wants to rebuild her relationship with her mother and little sister, who are shut-ins due to her sister's illness. When Riley realizes her sister may not be sick, her mother will stop at nothing to keep her daughters with her forever.

The story of the mother and daughter relationship of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard.

Wheels is a compelling movie that delves into the life of a paraplegic who becomes entangled in a world of drugs, crime, and desperation. As he navigates the dark underbelly of the city, he is confronted with his own inner demons and the challenges of addiction. Will he find the strength to overcome his circumstances or will he succumb to the temptations that surround him?

After her best friend dies, a teen discovers that the girl's mother deliberately made her sick.

After her mother's death, a young girl moves in with her mother's new husband. As she tries to adjust to her new life, she begins to suspect that her stepfather is not who he seems. She must uncover the truth and protect herself from his abusive behavior.

The tragic, unexpected death of David in a car-crash causes the cozy, safe life of gardener Beth to be thrown into complete chaos. In the aftermath, as Beth begins to pick up the pieces, worrying facts come to light about David's illegal deals with Oliver, the family solicitor, and his apparent long-running, illicit affair with Julia, Oliver's wife. In her distress and disbelief Beth digs deeper into her husband's private affairs and uncovers another layer of lies and deceit concerning Julia's mental stability and her friends' hollow, loveless marriage. Beth's anger and desperation for the truth about the husband she loved drives her ever on toward the truth behind tragic events of the past which lead inevitably towards further tragedy to come.

Samantha's life is turned upside down after a terrifying car accident leaves her 10-year-old daughter Cassie severely injured. Already struggling to balance her consuming work life with her deteriorating marriage to Cassie's father, Tom, Samantha hires a live-in-nurse Margaret to help her daughter recover. Margaret, embittered over the loss of her own child, embarks on a mission of vengeance against Samantha and Tom to get back the daughter she thinks is hers. Written by Hybrid, LLC

Effigy: Poison and the City is a gripping crime movie set in 19th-century Germany. It revolves around a female serial killer who commits infanticide and suffers from dissociative disorder. The story is based on true events and explores the dark and twisted mind of the killer.

1928 and Donovan Slacks, a man with a fragile head, is sent to an English Sea Bathing Hospital. But when he falls in love with a local fishergirl, he discovers the bitter truth about his past and life goes into freefall. In the eye of the storm he takes a decision - determined to break free, he leads the local fishermen in an uprising against the government. But as things spiral out of control, can Donovan Slacks really become the leader everyone desperately needs?

A Boy's Life follows the journey of a young boy growing up in a troubled family. The documentary explores the challenges he faces, including mental health issues, and the support he receives from his social worker and single mother. It delves into the dynamics of a poor family and the impact it has on the child's well-being. The film also touches upon the concept of Munchausen by proxy and its potential influence on the boy's life.