Movies and TvShows featuring "paraplegic" theme.

In a future where Earth's resources are depleted, a paraplegic Marine is sent to the moon Pandora to gather information about the indigenous Na'Vi. As he learns about their culture and falls in love with a Na'Vi woman, he must choose between loyalty to his own kind and defending the world he now calls home.

After a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend in 1st-century Jerusalem, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge. Judah Ben-Hur, a wealthy merchant in Judea, is living under the oppressive Roman Empire. When his old friend and now Roman Tribune, Messala, asks for Judah's help in rounding up local dissenters, Judah refuses to betray his own people. In retaliation, Messala frames the Hur family for an assassination attempt. Judah is condemned to death as a slave in the galleys, while his sister and mother are imprisoned. After three years in captivity, Judah escapes and is rescued by a Roman admiral, Quintas Arrius. They return to Rome, where Judah becomes a rich and influential man. However, he cannot forget his vow of revenge against Messala. Along the road to Judea, Judah meets an Arab sheikh and an old wise man named Balthasar, who befriend him. Sheikh Ilderim, the sheikh, coaches Judah to ride his team of white horses in a chariot race against Messala. Judah agrees and prepares for the race. In the arena, Judah and Messala collide repeatedly, but Judah emerges victorious. Messala is gravely injured and reveals that Judah's mother and sister are alive, suffering from leprosy in a leper colony. Overwhelmed with grief and seeking release from his hatred, Judah witnesses the crucifixion of Jesus. Judah's mother and sister are miraculously healed, and Judah's heart is filled with love and forgiveness.

A taxi driver named Jerry Fletcher becomes the target of dangerous organizations after one of his conspiracy theories turns out to be true. To save himself, he must decipher which theory it is while being pursued by the CIA and FBI. With the help of his friend Alice, Jerry goes on a mission to expose the truth and stay alive. The plot is filled with suspense, action, and unexpected twists.

In a future where genetic engineering determines social class, Vincent, a genetically inferior man, impersonates a genetically superior person to become an astronaut. As he prepares for his mission to Saturn's moon Titan, a murder investigation puts his identity at risk. With the help of his co-worker Irene, Vincent evades security and uncovers the truth behind the murder. In the end, he proves that determination and willpower can overcome genetic discrimination and achieve success.

Joan of Arcadia is a TV show about a teenage girl named Joan who talks to God in the form of different people. God gives her assignments to help people in her town. As she carries out these tasks, Joan learns important life lessons and develops a deeper understanding of faith and spirituality. The show explores themes of family, friendship, and the complexities of growing up.

In the year 2005, virtual reality MMORPGs are the ultimate gaming experience. However, when a young boy named Tsukasa gets trapped in one of these games, he discovers that it is not just a game. Struggling with amnesia and an unknown affliction, Tsukasa must navigate the dangerous online world of 'The World' and uncover the truth behind his predicament. Along the way, he encounters both allies and enemies, and uncovers a deep conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of reality.

In the near future, the unmanned Pilgrim 7 space probe returns from Mars with soil samples potentially containing evidence of extraterrestrial life. The International Space Station intercepts the probe and retrieves the samples. A dormant cell from the sample grows into a multi-celled organism named Calvin. As the crew studies Calvin, it escapes its enclosure, devours a lab rat, and grows in size. Calvin attacks and kills the crew members, leading to a plan to vent the atmosphere and trap Calvin. The survivors lure Calvin into an escape pod and manually pilot it into deep space. However, North's pod is hit by debris, while Jordan is attacked by Calvin. North's pod flies into deep space, while Jordan's pod is opened by Vietnamese fishermen.

A quadriplegic ex-homicide detective, Lincoln Rhyme, and his partner, Amelia Donaghy, team up to investigate a series of murders in New York City. As they delve deeper into the case, they discover twisted clues and race against time to catch the killer before he strikes again.

Belle de Jour follows the story of Séverine, a bored and unsatisfied housewife who decides to work at a high-class brothel during the day. As she continues to live this double life, Séverine explores her own sexual fantasies while dealing with the consequences it has on her marriage and personal identity.

In a small steel mill town in Pennsylvania, the lives of several friends are impacted and disrupted by the Vietnam War. They prepare for military service and experience the challenges of the war. The story follows their relationships, weddings, hunting trips, and the brutal realities of war. It delves into themes of friendship, love, grief, and the psychological toll of war, creating a gripping and emotional narrative.

Josee, a paraplegic girl confined to her house, meets Tsuneo, a young student who helps her experience the outside world. As their relationship grows, they learn valuable lessons about love, acceptance, and the beauty of life.

In 1920s Los Angeles, a young girl named Alexandria befriends Roy, a bedridden patient in a hospital, who tells her a captivating story set on a desert island. The story involves a group of prisoners seeking revenge on Governor Odious. As the story unfolds, Alexandria becomes immersed in the tale, but the line between fiction and reality begins to blur. Through the power of storytelling, both Roy and Alexandria find solace and hope in the face of their own personal struggles.

In Steel, a paraplegic named John Henry Irons becomes a vigilante superhero known as Steel. He uses his intelligence and engineering skills to create a suit of armor that allows him to walk and fight crime. When his community is threatened by an arms dealer, Steel must use his superhero abilities to save the day.

The Players Club follows the story of a young woman as she enters the world of strip clubs. She must navigate the challenges and dangers of the industry while dealing with personal struggles and facing harassment from the police. As a single mother, she faces additional hurdles, including raising her child and dealing with a paraplegic family member. The movie explores themes of sexuality, race, and violence.

After accidentally breaking a statue of the guardian god of the Asakusa district, middle school students Kazuki, Toi and Enta are transformed into kappas -creatures from japanese folklore- by Keppi, self-proclaimed prince of the Kappa Kingdom. If they want to regain their human form, they must collect the five Dishes of Hope for him, which fulfill the wishes of whoever possesses them. To do so, they will fight against the kappa-zombies and extract their "shirikodama", the mythical organ containing humans' deepest desires. Two policemen, Reo and Mabu, are the ones behind this evil scheme, turning humans into zombies as agents of the Otter Empire, enemy of the Kappa Kingdom since ancient times. In the guise of "Kappazon, Inc.", they control society by manipulating the desires of the masses for their own goals. To succeed in their mission, the boys must be connected through the "Sarazanmai", revealing their most intimate secrets in the process...

The Holy Mountain follows a thief who teams up with a group of nine individuals representing the major planets in the solar system. They embark on a journey to the Holy Mountain, where they seek enlightenment and undergo various trials and transformations. Along the way, they encounter surreal and symbolic experiences that challenge their beliefs and expose the flaws of society.

Live Flesh (1997) follows the intertwining lives of several characters, including a paraplegic who is accidentally shot, a prostitute, and a man in a wheelchair. Their lives become entangled through themes of love, obsession, adultery, and imprisonment.

In 1970s Scotland, Bess, a naive young woman, deeply in love with her paralyzed husband, Jan, is advised by his doctor to have sex with other men so he can regain his virility. Despite her strong religious beliefs, Bess agrees and embarks on a journey of self-sacrifice that leads to tragic consequences.

After becoming paralyzed in a car accident while under the influence, a cartoonist named John Callahan embarks on a journey of forgiveness, redemption, and self-discovery. Through Alcoholics Anonymous and his unique sense of humor, he finds solace and healing in his art. Based on a true story.