Movies and TvShows featuring "psychological-trauma" theme.

BoJack Horseman is a former sitcom star who is struggling with depression, addiction, and self-destructive behavior. Throughout the series, he tries to find meaning and happiness in an alternate world filled with talking animals and surreal situations.

The Sinner is a psychological thriller TV show that follows the investigation of a murder committed by a seemingly ordinary woman. As the police dig deeper into the case, they uncover hidden motives and a complex web of secrets. The show explores themes of guilt, trauma, and the human psyche.

Teddy Daniels and Chuck Aule, two US marshals, are sent to investigate the disappearance of a patient at a remote island asylum. As they delve deeper into the case, Teddy uncovers a shocking truth about the asylum and himself.

When a struggling comedian shows one act of kindness to a vulnerable woman, it sparks a suffocating obsession which threatens to wreck both their lives.

A psychiatric ward caregiver crosses paths with an eccentric children's book writer, leading to a journey of love, healing, and self-discovery.

Led by Donna and Reverend W.C. Martin, 22 families from a rural Black church in the small East Texas town of Possum Trot adopt 77 of the most difficult-to-place kids in the foster system and kickstart a movement in the process.

In this movie, the events of the TV series "Neon Genesis Evangelion" (1995) are taken to an extreme where mankind faces an apocalypse and the fate of the world is in the hands of a teenage boy who hesitates with motives he doesn't even understand.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth is a cult-classic anime film that combines action, drama, and sci-fi elements. The story follows a group of teenage pilots who must battle against alien invaders using bio-organic robots. As the plot unfolds, the characters' psychological torment and existential struggles are exposed, intertwined with religious symbolism and genetic engineering. With its surreal and thought-provoking narrative, Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth has become a cult favorite among anime fans.

The story revolves around a highschool boy named Niwa Makoto. He lives with his aunt's family since his parents are away on business. It is there where he meets his mysterious cousin of the same age Touwa Erio — who happens to tie a futon mattress around her upper body and is a self-proclaimed alien. Her staple food is pizza. Erio had been missing for half a year and was found floating in the sea. She doesn't remember anything about what happened during that period of time, but she began to think that it was the act of an alien and wanders the neighbourhood wrapped in the futon.

A female journalist explores a haunted house and becomes entangled in a supernatural curse, leading to a series of mysterious deaths and horrifying events. As she delves deeper into the origins of the curse, she is tormented by paranormal phenomena and must confront her own fears to survive.

Closet Monster is a coming-of-age drama that follows Oscar, a gay teenager from Newfoundland who is struggling to come to terms with his identity. He finds solace in his special-effects makeup artistry and his pet hamster, Buffy. As Oscar navigates the challenges of his small town and his dysfunctional family, he dreams of escaping to New York and finding acceptance and love.

United States of Tara is a dark comedy TV show that follows the life of Tara Gregson, a woman who struggles with dissociative identity disorder. The series explores her attempts to navigate her multiple personalities while juggling her roles as a wife, mother, and individual. Through humor and drama, the show delves into the challenges of living with mental illness and the impact it has on Tara's relationships and self-discovery.

Angst is a psychological horror film that follows a psychopathic killer as he goes on a spree of violence and murder. The film explores themes of mental illness, schizophrenia, and the nature of evil.

I Remember You is a suspenseful TV show that follows a detective with memory loss and a criminal profiler as they work together to solve crimes and unravel a dark past. With elements of romance, mystery, and psychological trauma, this show keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

A rape victim realizes that she enjoys sexual assault and continuously offers herself to various men while searching for her original rapist.

My Own Private Idaho is a movie about two street hustlers, Mike Waters and Scott Favor, who embark on a journey of self-discovery and search for their missing parents. Mike suffers from narcolepsy and struggles with his feelings for Scott, who is the son of the influential mayor of Portland. Along their road trip, they encounter various adventures, including robbery, cocaine, and encounters with other hustlers. The movie explores themes of friendship, unrequited love, and the complexities of the male hustler lifestyle.

A young couple, Ruth and Harry, embark on a remote backpacking trip through the Pacific Northwest. As they explore the woods, they encounter strange events and discover that the place is not what it seems. Ruth realizes that her boyfriend Harry has been replaced by an alien imposter. With the help of her love for Harry, Ruth manages to escape and defeat the alien. However, the alien invasion is imminent, and as Ruth drives away, red objects fall from the sky.

When the daughter of a high-ranking army general is found murdered, a detective is assigned to uncover the truth. As he delves deeper, he discovers a web of government and political corruption, cover-ups, and secrets that lead to unexpected twists and turns.

Set in the 1970s, a group of Catholic school boys find themselves in various misadventures and pranks while dealing with personal struggles and issues of friendship, loss, and innocence. They come face to face with a dangerous predator and must confront their fears to protect themselves and their secrets.

A highly experimental film presenting a story out of chronological order taking place 15 years after a near-apocalyptic catastrophe, about four traumatized 14 year olds who are tasked with piloting massive humanoid decisive weapons called Evangelion, the psychologically maladjusted adults who handle and command them, and the events and forces that affect them or which they take part in as they engage massive hostile invaders known as "Angels."