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Movies and TvShows featuring "personal-crisis" theme.

La unidad
Tv Show

La unidad (2023)

7.4
Riot Police
Tv Show

Riot Police (2020)

8.1

Riot Police is a thrilling TV show set in the urban streets of Madrid, Spain. It follows the story of a female police officer who finds herself embroiled in a web of conflict, corruption, and murder. As she goes undercover to investigate a traitor within her own ranks, she faces personal crises and discovers dark secrets that threaten her family relationships. With the backdrop of intense football rivalries and urban riots, this addictive series explores themes of surveillance, betrayal, and the human capacity for both good and evil.

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Christine
Movie

Christine(2016)

6.9
tomato88%
R
123Minutes

Christine is based on the true story of television reporter Christine Chubbuck, who, in 1974, committed suicide on live television. The film explores her personal struggles, including depression, dissatisfaction, and a broken dream. It delves into the pressure of television ratings, workplace issues, and her mental illness. Christine's tragic end shocked the nation and left a lasting impact on the media industry.

The Lifeguard
Movie

The Lifeguard(2013)

5.6
tomato16%
R
98Minutes

The Lifeguard follows the story of Leigh, a 29-year-old journalist living in New York City who quits her job to escape from her personal crisis. She moves back to her childhood home in Connecticut and takes up her old job as a lifeguard. While there, she begins an affair with a 16-year-old boy, Jason, who is the valedictorian of his high school. As Leigh navigates her own life crisis, she finds solace in her relationship with Jason, as they both try to figure out their futures.

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Prince of the City
Movie

Prince of the City(1981)

7.4
tomato93%
R
167Minutes

Prince of the City follows a New York City detective who becomes involved in a federal investigation of corruption within the police department. As he testifies against his fellow officers, he grapples with his own ethical conflicts and the personal toll it takes on him. This neo-noir crime drama explores themes of justice, corruption, and the inner workings of the justice system.

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Le Grand Chef
Movie

Le Grand Chef(2007)

6.5
113Minutes

A talented young chef in Gwangju, South Korea, discovers his family secret and faces a personal crisis. He enters a cooking competition to prove his culinary skills and find his identity. Along the way, he uncovers a hidden poison and strives to overcome challenges. Will he succeed and fulfill his ambition?

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Swinger
Movie

Swinger(2016)

5.4
96Minutes

A couple, struggling with their marriage, decides to explore the world of swinging in an attempt to add excitement and passion to their lives. As they delve deeper into the swinger lifestyle, they encounter jealousy, personal crises, and awkward situations that test their commitment to each other.

Alive and Kicking
Tv Show

Alive and Kicking (2021)

5.7

'Los Espabilados' tells the story of Mickey L'Angelo, Guada, Yeray, Lucas and Samuel, a group of extraordinary young people who escape from a psychiatric center in search of their place in the world. Despite their clinical diagnoses, these boys face life with humor and courage because inside they are clear that it is society that is sick and not them. The boys will go on a journey through Europe to find the brother of one of them, while they are facing their daily medical conditions. In this series we will enjoy their adventures, their search for acceptance while making the most of their lives.

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Joan Baez: I Am a Noise
Movie

Joan Baez: I Am a Noise(2023)

7
tomato94%
113Minutes

Since her debut at the age of 18, musician, civil rights campaigner and activist Joan Baez has been on stage for over 60 years. For the now 82-year-old, the personal has always been political, and her friendship with Martin Luther King and her pacifism have shaped her commitment. In this biography that opens with her farewell tour, Baez takes stock in an unsparing fashion and confronts sometimes painful memories.

Do You Even Know Who I Am?
Movie

Do You Even Know Who I Am?(2016)

5.1
95Minutes

An amateur comedian who tries to make a name for himself doing Stand Up Comedy in several bars in Bogota, with no money and still living with his parents, pretends to be someone with money to meet his better half, without knowing that she also hides some secrets.

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Florence Has Left the Building
Movie

Florence Has Left the Building(2014)

6
14Minutes

Its the annual Christmas Eve concert at the Marigold House Assisted Living Facility. All her friends are dying and Florence wants out. When the facility double books two rival Elvis impersonators, Florence takes the opportunity for one last hurrah.

The Tree Feller
Movie

The Tree Feller(2017)

6.3
82Minutes

Anders moves from the city to a quiet small farm that belonged to his deceased parents and spends his days out in the forest, aimlessly chopping down trees. His only desire is to be out in nature, and to lose himself in the physical work. His attempt to escape is soon interrupted by the constant involvement of his pushy relatives who want to tell him what to do and how to do it. Soon it becomes clear that Anders has just traded in one claustrophobic existence for another.

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personal crisis

Discover a curated collection of movies and TV shows that delve into the depths of personal crisis. Explore compelling narratives that showcase characters grappling with internal conflicts, emotional struggles, and transformative journeys. Get immersed in the raw authenticity and poignant storytelling that epitomize the theme of personal crisis.

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