Movies and TvShows featuring "police-search" theme.

A young boy named Jack and his mother, known as Ma, have been held captive in a small room since his birth. They devise a plan to escape, and Jack is successfully rescued. They are brought to the outside world, where they must adjust to freedom and reconnect with their family.

A divorced mother and her teenage son offer a wounded man, who they later discover is an escaped convict, a ride, which ultimately leads to an unexpected love triangle.

A chilling documentary that explores the true story of Chris Watts, a man who murdered his wife and three children in a small town in Colorado. Through home videos, police interrogations, and social media posts, the film delves into the unraveling of their seemingly perfect family life and the shocking crimes committed.

A detective is called in to investigate a murder that occurred on New Year's Eve in Tokyo. As he delves deeper into the case, he discovers various connections and uncovers a shocking truth. With time running out, he must race against the clock to catch the killer.

Over the Edge is a coming-of-age drama that follows a group of teenagers in a suburban community in the 1970s who rebel against the monotony and expectations of their middle-class lives. Frustrated with their parents, school, and the lack of opportunities, they turn to rebellion, drugs, and violence. The story takes a dark turn when their actions escalate and lead to tragedy.

Promise at Dawn is a biographical drama depicting the incredible journey of a talented writer, from his poverty-stricken childhood in Poland to his rise as a renowned novelist in France. The movie explores the enduring bond between the writer and his mother, their struggles with anti-Semitism, and the challenges they face during World War II. Based on the novel by Romain Gary, Promise at Dawn is a heartfelt tale of determination and love.

When a decomposed body is discovered in a small town, a police officer investigates the murder, delving into the haunted past and uncovering secrets that the town would rather forget.

In 'Welcome,' a teenager from Iraq attempts to reach England by swimming across the English Channel. Along the way, he befriends a grumpy neighbor and they form an unlikely bond. The movie explores the challenges of illegal immigration and the social injustices faced by refugees.

L.627 is a gripping French crime film that follows a narcotics detective navigating the complexities of bureaucracy, drug abuse, and police violence amidst the backdrop of the AIDS crisis in Paris. The film delves into the struggles of the protagonist as he deals with drug addicts, informants, and a relentless pursuit of justice. With a focus on gritty realism, L.627 provides an unflinching look at the challenges faced by law enforcement officers in their fight against drug trafficking and addiction.

Melissa is an experienced, exemplary prison guard. But a dangerous spiral is set into motion when she transfers to a Corsican jail, where she accepts help and protection from inmate Saveriu to get her bearings. Upon his release, he contacts Melissa expecting to collect.

In 'Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed,' a mad scientist named Victor Frankenstein resorts to blackmail and coercion to cover up his horrifying experiments. As he spirals further into insanity, he must face the consequences of his actions.

He Walked by Night is a film noir crime drama about a loner electronics expert who becomes a cop killer and evades a manhunt by the Los Angeles police department.

Ajami is a powerful crime drama set in the city of Jaffa, Israel. The movie depicts the lives of various individuals, including Palestinians, Israeli Jews, and Christians, as they navigate the complex web of violence, prejudice, and struggle for survival in an area plagued by political tensions and organized crime. The film explores themes of family relationships, love, and the consequences of violence in a modern-day apartheid society.

Kiss & Tell is a comedy-drama movie set in Paris, which follows a series of events involving police searches, pepper spray, scratched car paint, adultery, and more. The story revolves around a second marriage, with clothes being ripped off and a male prostitute and transgender character being involved. Other elements include a laundry service, hurt feelings, a trailer, soft-boiled eggs, and a husband leaving his wife. The movie also explores the relationship between a godmother and her goddaughter, as well as teen pregnancy, a birthday, a 17-year-old protagonist, a fitness gym, a paranoid man, being fired from a job, tax evasion, a bar manager, a cheating husband, school, an extramarital affair, and throwing a phone into water.

A police officer becomes obsessed with a married woman and resorts to murder to have her for himself. As he delves deeper into his dark desires, he becomes entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation.

When a young boy goes missing in a small town, his family must rely on their faith and community to endure the search and find their way back home.

Night Watch is a 1973 movie that tells the story of a murder and the suspicion it brings to a group of people connected to the victim. The plot focuses on themes of adultery, unfaithfulness, and the consequences of one's actions. As the mystery unravels, tension builds and the characters are forced to confront their darkest secrets.

Famous lawyer, Luc Germon adds Gilles Fontaine, one of the most powerful bosses in France, to his clients. He is suspected of having acquired a magnificent property, Villa Caprice, under questionable conditions.

In 1970s France, a woman fights to prove her innocence after being accused of a crime she didn't commit. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a dark conspiracy involving corrupt police officers and a powerful criminal organization. With her life in danger, she must navigate a web of deception and betrayal to expose the truth and bring the culprits to justice.

After being illegally smuggled into Greece, a German man embarks on a perilous journey to Paris, encountering various obstacles and challenges along the way.