Movies and TvShows featuring "psychiatric-nurse" theme.

Determined to provide a ray of light for those under her care, a young nurse navigates the world of mental health and the diverse stories surrounding it.

In 1989, a misunderstood teenager has a high school crush — who just happens to be a handsome corpse! After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness…and a few missing body parts along the way.

In 1963, a Korean War veteran named McMurphy pleads insanity to avoid hard labor and is transferred to a mental institution. He becomes a leader among the patients and opposes the tyrannical nurse who suppresses them. The battle between McMurphy and the nurse escalates, leading to tragic consequences.

Set in Victorian England, Fingersmith follows the story of a young thief who becomes involved in a complex plot of deception and betrayal. Through mistaken identities and manipulation, she finds herself torn between loyalty and love. This TV mini-series explores themes of class distinction, oppression, and the struggles faced by women in that era.

Susanna Kaysen, a directionless teenager, is rushed to a mental institution after a suicide attempt. There, she befriends a group of troubled women, including a sardonic anorexic, a girl who burned herself as a child, a lesbian, and a compulsive liar. Susanna's life is turned upside down by the return of Lisa Rowe, a sociopath who befriends her. Together, they cause trouble and Susanna begins relying on Lisa. Through her diary and therapy sessions, Susanna navigates her recovery and eventually leaves the institution, determined to start anew.

Asylum is a British comedy series which was shown on Paramount Comedy Channel in 1996. Set in a mental asylum, it ran for one series of six episodes. Unlike traditional sitcoms or comedy television shows, it was to some extent an opportunity for stand-up routines by various comedians, mixed with an overall story involving much black humour. It is significant for involving a large number of British comedians, many who have gone on to work on some of the most successful comedy programmes of the last decade. It marked the first collaboration of Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson, who would go on to make cult sitcom Spaced. Many of the characters names were the same as those of the actors who portrayed them. David Devant & His Spirit Wife were the "house band" for the series, performing segments in every episode, from their first album, Work, Lovelife, Miscellaneous. The lead-in track "Ginger" served as the programme's title music. The series has yet to be released on DVD; however, the full episodes are viewable on Norman Lovett's website.

In this spoof of Hitchcockian suspense films, a psychiatrist with acrophobia takes over as the head of the Psycho-Neurotic Institute for the Very, Very Nervous.

Valley of the Dolls follows the lives of three aspiring actresses in New York City as they navigate the dark side of fame, drug addiction, and the price of success. The story explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the challenges faced by women in show business. It delves into the personal struggles and complex relationships of the characters, highlighting the pressures and temptations they encounter in their pursuit of stardom. The movie provides a glimpse into the glamorous yet harsh reality of the entertainment industry in the 1960s.

After suffering a nervous breakdown, a young woman is committed to a mental institution where she struggles to regain her sanity through therapy and treatment.

In 'Madhouse,' a young intern begins working at a psychiatric hospital, where he soon discovers a horrifying mystery surrounding a series of murders. As he delves deeper into the hospital's dark history, he becomes entangled in a web of deception, ghostly apparitions, and supernatural horrors. With his own sanity at stake, he must uncover the truth before it's too late.

When a woman spies on her suspicious neighbor through her apartment window, she witnesses a murder. However, no one believes her, leading her to become the killer's next target. As she tries to prove herself and unravel the truth, she finds herself embroiled in a dangerous mind game, facing deception, obsession, and a police investigation.

Kummeli Kultakuume is a hilarious adventure set in 1980s Finland, where a treasure hunt triggers a series of events that bring together a diverse group of characters. The story follows the journey of a group of friends as they search for hidden gold in Eastern Europe, encountering Nazi officers, gold diggers, and unexpected alliances along the way. Amidst the chaos, an unlikely friendship forms between a mental hospital patient and a psychiatric nurse, adding a heartwarming touch to the wild ride of comedy, brotherhood, and gold rush. This road movie takes viewers on a whirlwind of laughter against the backdrop of Lapland and the Russian Orthodox Church.

A young nurse gets a new job at an insane asylum and soon realizes that something sinister is happening within its walls. As she uncovers the truth about the asylum's patients and staff, she finds herself trapped in a downward spiral of horror and violence.

1963. The young nurse Anna begins working in the juvenile ward of a mental hospital. There she meets Lucia, a fifteen-year-old schizophrenic. Against the backdrop of a struggle between Dr. Marie and the rigid Dr. Oreste to reform patient treatment, a relationship between Anna and Lucia develops, forcing them to make decisive choices for their respective lives.

Letty Mayer, young and beautiful, has a cherished job as a teacher, a successful attorney boyfriend, and a tight knit family that is excited about her sister's impending wedding. But inside Letty there¹s an anxiety that¹s building. Suddenly the pressure of Letty's world overwhelms her and she suffers a devastating nervous breakdown. Institutionalized, she meets Michael, a schizophrenic who has been in and out of hospitals his entire life. Although major obstacles exist, Letty and Michael throw caution to the wind to pursue an intense new love as Letty finds herself torn between a safe past and a daring future...

Paul Whitehouse stars in Nurse, a poignant character comedy drama for BBC Two. Whitehouse plays eight different characters whose lives are connected by Liz, an overstretched Community Mental Health Nurse played by Esther Coles.

Cornelis Vreeswijk was a Dutch singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the 1960s. This biographical drama explores his troubled childhood, his rise to fame, his struggles with substance abuse, and his time spent in prison. The film delves into his complex relationships, his passion for music, and the impact he made on the music scene in Northern Europe.

Shadow on the Wall is a film noir from 1950 that tells the story of a woman who is framed for murder and must race against time to clear her name. In her journey, she uncovers dark secrets, faces a wave of crimes, and navigates the world of psychiatry. With her life hanging in the balance, she must confront her past and find the truth before it's too late.

Warners' "economy cartoon," repackaging footage from earlier Tweety and Sylvester chases with new footage. In this one, Sylvester tells a psychiatrist of his frustration at not being able to catch Tweety, his repeated failures illustrated through past cartoons featuring the canary and puddy tat.

This is the story of actress Frances Farmer, her struggles with mental illness and involuntary confinement in an insane asylum.