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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A high-tech team of dream researchers uses experimental computer technology to enter peoples' dreams and nightmares and help them deal with their subconscious issues there.

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.

In Maniac, a psychopathic killer who suffers from childhood trauma goes on a murder spree, framing his killings as art. He targets women and uses their bodies as exhibits in an exhibition in an art gallery. The movie explores themes of misogyny, loneliness, and psychological trauma.

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 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."

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.

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.

Spider-Woman, Agent of S.W.O.R.D., battles against an alien race disguised as humans. She teams up with other Marvel characters like Spider-Man and Wolverine to protect Earth from alien invasions. With her strong female character and unique abilities, Spider-Woman faces psychological trauma and self-pity but ultimately emerges as a superhero fighting for justice.