Movies and TvShows featuring "old-man-young-boy-relationship" theme.

78-year-old Carl Fredricksen travels to Paradise Falls in his house equipped with balloons, inadvertently taking a young stowaway. Young Carl Fredricksen, a quiet bespectacled boy, watches a film reel in a theater depicting his hero Charles Muntz, a famous explorer. Carl runs down the street with his balloon and passes an old, rundown house. He goes inside and meets a young, outgoing tomboy named Ellie. They eventually get married and plan to travel to Paradise Falls, but Ellie's declining health prevents them. After Ellie's death, Carl remains in his home, a retired and sour recluse. When he is forced to move to a retirement home, he attaches balloons to his house and flies away to South America. He is accompanied by Russell, a young wilderness explorer scout. They land near Paradise Falls and encounter a giant bird named Kevin, and a talking dog named Dug. They also encounter Charles Muntz, who has been hunting the bird. In the end, Carl and Russell save Kevin and defeat Muntz. Carl realizes the importance of adventure and fulfills his promise to Ellie by placing their house on the cliff overlooking Paradise Falls.

A young boy, Oliver, whose parents have just divorced, forms an unexpected friendship with Vincent, a misanthropic war veteran who lives next door. Vincent becomes Oliver's mentor and teaches him street survival and worldly ways. When Vincent faces difficulties in life, their bond strengthens, revealing the best in each other.

On Borrowed Time tells the story of a boy who befriends an old man living in a tree and inadvertently traps Death in the tree. This heartwarming comedy-drama explores themes of old-young relationships, family, and the afterlife.

Tarzan of the Apes (1918) is a silent film adaptation of the first novel in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan series. It tells the story of a young boy named Tarzan who is orphaned and raised by apes in the African jungle. As he grows up, Tarzan learns to survive in the wild and becomes the protector of the jungle.

In The Earthling, a dying man named Patrick and a 10-year-old orphan boy named Shawn meet while on a cross-country journey through the Australian wilderness. As they navigate the treacherous landscape, they form a bond and learn important life lessons from each other. The unlikely friendship between the two characters leads to a bittersweet ending.

Believe tells the inspiring story of an 11-year-old football enthusiast who overcomes various challenges and odds to fulfill his dreams of playing for a top football club. Along the way, he encounters the support of a caring coach, the guidance of a dedicated headmaster, and the loyalty of his teammates. Inspired by a true story set in 1984, this movie showcases the power of belief and determination in the face of adversity.

A young boy, who dreams of meeting the grandfather he never knew gets his chance, when an inventor friend constructs a time machine. After arriving in the past, it soon becomes apparent that his knowledge of the future could change the course of history.

Charlie Bartlett is a retired railroad worker whose dream of crossing the country in a hot air balloon is encouraged by his grandson Morris O'Neill, who decides to go along for the ride despite the misgivings of his widowed mother whose plans to remarry have left him disenchanted.

In 'Rasmus and the Vagabond,' a young boy named Rasmus embarks on an unforgettable journey with a vagabond. Together, they face various challenges and form a strong bond. Set in Eastern Europe, Rasmus learns valuable life lessons and discovers the true meaning of family.

James is a short film that explores the unlikely bond between an elderly man named James and a young boy. Despite their age difference, the two form a special friendship that helps them overcome their own personal challenges. The film touches on themes of acceptance, friendship, and the power of human connection.

The engaging and sentimental tale begins when the little boy (Ricardo Ancona) starts manifesting a greater and greater talent at music and at the same time, a supersensitivity to sounds. His overly astute hearing drives him into the woods and away from the cacophony of the town's hustle and bustle. Once in the woods, he meets a kindly old hermit who teaches him how to play the violin he made. After the old man dies, the violin ends up at a pawn shop, and each night the boy sneaks in to play it in secret. It is this haunting, nightly music that sets the town on edge -- people think an evil spirit is on the loose.

When a family gets stranded in a small town on Christmas Eve, they must find creative ways to celebrate the holiday. With the help of the townspeople, they experience the true meaning of Christmas and discover the importance of family and community.

An adaptation of the book "Treasures of the Snow“ written by Patricia M. St. John.