Movies and TvShows featuring "post-world-war-two" theme.

Agatha Christie's Marple follows the adventures of Miss Marple, an older spinster with a knack for solving crimes. Set in the 1950s in a quaint English village, each episode features a murder that Miss Marple must unravel, using her wit and keen observation skills. With captivating whodunits, charming village life, and a delightful female protagonist, the series offers a cozy and engaging murder mystery experience.

In a nursing home, an elderly man reads a love story from his notebook to a woman with dementia. The story depicts the romance between Noah and Allie, who come from different social classes and face many obstacles. They are separated but ultimately find their way back to each other, only to be torn apart by Allie's dementia. In the end, they die peacefully in each other's arms.

Pulp novelist Holly Martins arrives in postwar Vienna to find his friend Harry Lime dead. As he investigates the circumstances of Harry's death, Holly discovers a criminal underworld and a conspiracy that involves betrayal and deception.

When a visionary architect and his wife flee post-war Europe in 1947 to rebuild their legacy and witness the birth of modern United States, their lives are changed forever by a mysterious, wealthy client.

In post-war Japan, a traumatized pilot must confront his survivor's guilt and join forces with a team to defeat Godzilla, a giant monster created by atomic bomb radiation. As they devise plans and engage in battles, they realize the true cost of war and the power of redemption.

Homefront is a TV show that takes place in a fictional city during World War II. It follows the lives of various characters and explores their personal struggles, relationships, and challenges on the homefront. The show delves into topics such as love, prejudice, racism, friendship, and class struggle, providing a nuanced portrayal of life during wartime. It also touches upon themes of family, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals and communities.

In post-World War II Venice, retired detective Poirot attends a seance where a murder occurs. He must uncover the killer's identity in a palazzo filled with suspects.

The Restaurant is set in post-World War II Stockholm, Sweden, and follows the story of a family-owned restaurant. It explores themes of family dynamics, love, passion, and the struggles faced by the family in a changing society. The show delves into class differences, sexism, and anti-Semitism prevalent during that era. It also touches upon the relationships between family members and the challenges they face in their personal and professional lives.

A National Geographic magazine photographer, Robert Kincaid, arrives in Madison County, Iowa to photograph its famous covered bridges. While there, he meets Francesca Johnson, an Italian immigrant and farm wife. The two form a deep connection and embark on a passionate love affair that will forever change their lives.

Shadowplay is a gripping TV show set in 1946 Berlin, where an American cop investigates a murder in the aftermath of World War II. The city is in ruins, and tensions run high as the police protagonist delves deep into the dark secrets of post-war Germany.

A struggling aspiring writer, Rory, finds an old manuscript and passes it off as his own, gaining fame and success. However, he must face the consequences of his actions when the true author confronts him. Meanwhile, the parallel story follows a successful writer narrating the story to an audience.

Ratched is a psychological thriller TV show set in a psychiatric hospital in 1940s, following the story of Nurse Ratched. The show explores themes of mental illness, suspense, and mystery with a body horror twist.

In the post-World War II era, Hollywood's golden age is examined through the lens of racial tensions and the struggles of the LGBT community. The series follows a group of aspiring actors and filmmakers as they navigate the complexities of the film industry and confront homophobia and racism in their pursuit of success.

Set in post-war Germany, Line of Separation follows the lives of people living in a German village divided by the Berlin Wall. The story explores the challenges faced by the villagers as they navigate life in the midst of the Cold War and the iron curtain that separates them. It delves into the impact of the war, the division of Germany, and the struggles of daily life in a rural setting. The show also touches upon themes of collectivization, post-war reconstruction, and historical events that shaped the country.

In post-World War II America, a woman named Maja reconnects with her husband and starts a new life. However, when she encounters a man that she believes to be a war criminal, she kidnaps him and seeks justice for the atrocities committed. As she tries to uncover the truth, Maja faces her own traumatic past and the consequences of her actions.

Set in post-World War II, The Survivor tells the story of a Polish-Jew concentration camp survivor who overcomes trauma and illiteracy to become a successful boxer. With the support of his brother and a journalist, he enters the boxing world to find redemption and face his demons.

In Traitors (2019), a young woman working for the civil service in post-war London is approached by the American CIA to work as a spy. As she becomes entangled in a web of espionage and hidden agendas, she must navigate the complex world of British politics and the remnants of a strained aristocratic family while trying to uncover the truth. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, Traitors explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and personal sacrifices.

During World War II, a British pilot miraculously survives a plane crash and finds himself caught between life and death. As he falls in love with an American woman, he must navigate a heavenly appeal process to plead for his life.

An elderly couple, Shukishi and Tomi Hirayama, travel from their small seaside town of Onomichi to Tokyo to visit their adult children. However, their children are too busy with their own lives and responsibilities to spend time with them. Feeling neglected and invisible, the couple quietly return home, realizing the growing generation gap and the changing dynamics of family relationships.

Set in post-war Germany in 1946, "The Aftermath" follows a British couple, Rachael and Lewis Morgan, as they move into a grand house in Hamburg. They are forced to share their new home with a German widower and his troubled daughter. Tensions rise as Rachael, still grieving the loss of their son, forms a surprising connection with the German widower, and their affair threatens to tear apart the already fragile peace in the aftermath of war.