Movies and TvShows featuring "protest" theme.

The Morning Show follows the story of a popular morning show and the people behind it. When a scandal involving the co-host breaks, the show's executive producer is forced to navigate through the aftermath and deal with the consequences. Greed, scandal cover-ups, secret romances, and the struggle for power in the TV industry are all explored in this workplace drama set in the 2010s and 2020s.

Joker is a dark and gritty character study that explores the descent of a mentally troubled comedian named Arthur Fleck into becoming the iconic supervillain known as the Joker. Set in the gritty and chaotic streets of Gotham City in the 1980s, Arthur struggles with his own inner demons and the societal decay around him. As he faces humiliation, rejection, and a series of unfortunate events, Arthur's psychological torment transforms him into the criminal mastermind who wreaks havoc and terrorizes the city.

After eight years of exile, Batman is forced back into action with the help of Selina Kyle to protect Gotham City from the dangerous terrorist Bane.

In 1926 New York, Newt Scamander arrives with a case full of magical creatures, but when some of them escape, he teams up with Tina and Jacob to capture them. Along the way, they uncover a dark force and must stop it before it wreaks havoc on the city. Newt also discovers a personal connection to a woman from his past.

In a failed climate change experiment, all life on Earth is extinguished, except for the survivors aboard the Snowpiercer, a train that travels around the globe. The survivors are divided into a new class system, with the elites residing in the front cars and the lower class living in squalid conditions at the tail. Curtis Everett leads a rebellion from the tail to the front of the train, fighting against the oppressive system and discovering the dark secrets of the train's creator. The rebellion culminates in an explosive battle that derails the train, allowing the survivors to see the existence of life outside.

In 1968 Paris, a young American student becomes friends with a French brother and sister. As they indulge in a month-long escapade of pleasure and self-discovery, their friendship is tested by a sexual threesome and the turbulent social and political climate of the May student riots.

The Greatest Showman celebrates the birth of show business and tells the story of P.T. Barnum, a visionary who rose from nothing to create a worldwide spectacle. Barnum opens a museum devoted to oddities but fails to attract business. He then assembles a troupe of unique individuals and creates a circus that wins over crowds every night. Despite facing criticism and challenges, Barnum’s show becomes a huge success, allowing him to provide for his family and fulfill his dreams. Through love, friendship, and the celebration of humanity, Barnum builds a legacy that changes his life forever.

In a post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, a biker gang member gains powerful psychic abilities, becoming a threat to the city. A teenager and his friends, along with a group of psychics, must stop him.

In 1920, during the British Raj, administrator Scott Buxton and his wife Catherine abduct Malli, a young girl from the Gond tribe. Komaram Bheem, the tribe's guardian, disguises himself as a Muslim man named Akhtar and embarks on a journey to rescue her. A.Rama Raju, an officer in the Indian Imperial Police, and Bheem unite to save a boy from a train wreck, sparking a friendship between the two. As they grow close, they uncover Scott's intention to kill Malli. Raju, torn between his loyalty to the police and his pro-nationalistic background, seeks to save his friend and rectify his own actions. Together, they defy the colonial authorities, ignite a rebellion, and execute Scott. In the end, Bheem asks Raju to provide education to him and his community.

In a future dystopian society, a political demonstration turns into a fight for survival as citizens must confront white supremacy, abuse of power, and social injustice during an annual event known as The Purge. With the help of a resistance movement, a group of African-Americans in New York City and New Jersey must navigate through a night of terror, violence, and psychological thrills to expose the corrupt system and fight against the oppressive regime.

Father Ted follows the lives of Father Ted Crilly and his fellow priests, Father Dougal McGuire and Father Jack Hackett, who are exiled to Craggy Island, a remote island off the west coast of Ireland. Despite their best efforts to lead a normal life, they find themselves caught up in bizarre and comedic situations, all while trying to avoid the watchful eye of their Bishop.

The Chair follows the story of Ji-Yoon Kim, the first woman of color to become the chair of the English department at the fictional Pembroke University. She navigates the challenges of her new position while dealing with personal and professional struggles. The show explores themes of race, gender, academia, and relationships.

In a dystopian future Britain, V, a shadowy freedom fighter, plans to overthrow the tyrannical government with the assistance of a young woman. They work together to bring down the oppressive regime and restore freedom to the country.

Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.

The rap group NWA emerges from the mean streets of Compton in Los Angeles, California, in the mid-1980s and revolutionizes Hip Hop culture with their music and tales about life in the hood.

In 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking more than 50 hostages. Six Americans manage to escape and hide in the Canadian ambassador's residence. A CIA agent comes up with a plan to rescue them by pretending to be a Hollywood producer scouting for a sci-fi film. With the help of a film producer and make-up artist, they create a cover story and successfully exfiltrate the Americans from Iran.

In this alternate-history prehistoric comedy, the Flintstones and the Rubbles navigate the challenges of work, family, and friendship in their stone-age town. When Fred Flintstone's boss tries to frame him for a crime he didn't commit, Fred must come up with a plan to clear his name and save his job.

Kay Graham, the first female newspaper publisher, and her editor Ben Bradlee find themselves in a battle between press and government after uncovering a cover-up that spans four U.S. Presidents.

Olive Penderghast, a high school student, creates a web of lies to improve her social status. She pretends to lose her virginity and engages in fake relationships to gain acceptance. However, when her lies spiral out of control, she must expose the truth and face the consequences.

Silenced tells the harrowing story of a group of deaf students who endure physical and sexual abuse by their teachers in a Korean school. Based on a true story, the movie sheds light on the corruption and injustice that allowed the abuse to go unpunished. It explores themes of hopelessness, mental abuse, and the fight for justice.