Movies and TvShows featuring "public-execution" theme.

A prison guard on death row discovers an inmate, John Coffey, who has the power to heal. As he forms a bond with John, he tries to save him from being executed.

Secret Service agent Ethan Burke wakes up in the small town of Wayward Pines, Idaho, not knowing how he got there. He soon discovers that he is trapped and must uncover the truth behind the town's mysteries, including the disappearance of two federal agents.

Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy - whether he likes it or not. Mordred, an iron fist warlock, and his armies lay siege to Camelot, seeking to establish the dominance of magic-wielding Mages over humankind...

In the 19th century, Amsterdam Vallon returns to New York City's Five Points seeking revenge against Bill the Butcher, who killed his father. He infiltrates Bill's inner circle and plans to kill him during a ceremony. Along the way, Amsterdam discovers a complicated love triangle and becomes involved in a criminal empire. Eventually, he confronts Bill and ends up exacting his revenge, but at a great cost. The movie explores themes of violence, corruption, and the struggle for power in a tumultuous time in American history.

When his family is murdered, a deaf-mute named Boy escapes to the jungle and is trained by a mysterious shaman to repress his childish imagination and become an instrument of death.

In the midst of the Cold War, a group of high school students in a small American town find themselves facing a Soviet invasion. Determined to protect their home and loved ones, they form a resistance movement known as the Wolverines. The teenagers must navigate the challenges of guerrilla warfare as they fight back against the occupying Soviet forces. Filled with bravery, action, and a sense of patriotism, 'Red Dawn' showcases the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

The Good Lord Bird is a TV show set in the 19th century United States, during the time of the American Civil War. It follows the story of an abolitionist group that incites war, with a unique and humorous twist. The protagonist, a young boy, dresses as a girl and becomes involved in a murder and gang activity. This dark comedy explores the themes of slavery, religious movements, and the historical setting of early America.

Two Irish Catholic brothers, Connor and Murphy, become vigilantes after receiving a vision from God. They set out to rid Boston of evil men by killing Russian mobsters and other criminals. FBI agent Paul Smecker joins forces with them, while investigating the murders. The brothers, along with their friend Rocco, go on a series of missions, cleansing the city of criminals. They eventually discover that their long-lost father, Il Duce, is also a vigilante. Together, they infiltrate the headquarters of the Yakavetta crime family, killing Papa Joe and declaring their mission to destroy evil.

Two men face off in a savage, deserted world. Bounty hunter Red Bill is on the hunt for a particular outlaw and is collecting the heads of other wanted individuals as he searches. His investigations take him to the town of Greenvale where he falls foul of the local sheriff Arthur McCoy who sees him as infringing on his territory. The sheriff is also not above using his position to enrich himself. In addition there is the gold-obsessed Thompson who is trying to acquire all the land in and around Greenvale by any means possible.

In Chicago in the 1920s, two death-row murderesses, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, develop a fierce rivalry as they compete for publicity, celebrity, and the attention of a sleazy lawyer. Through manipulation, lies, and media spectacle, Roxie becomes a celebrity herself, while Velma desperately tries to get back in the limelight. The two murderesses engage in a rivalry to outshine each other until they eventually join forces for a successful stage career.

James and Em Foster vacation at a beach resort in La Tolqa. An accident exposes the resort's perverse subculture of hedonistic tourism, reckless violence, and surreal horrors. James pays to have a clone killed in his place, while Em wants to leave. James is introduced to a group of tourists who pay to watch their doubles get slaughtered. They encourage James to engage in criminal behavior and abuse the resort staff. James tries to flee but is captured. He beats his clone to death and is rewarded by Gabi. James decides to stay at the closed resort.

In 1348, as the Black Death spreads across England, a young monk is sent on a mission to investigate rumors of a remote village unaffected by the plague. He soon discovers that the village has made a pact with a necromancer, who is using the plague to carry out acts of witchcraft. Faced with both the brutality of the plague and the terror of the supernatural, the monk must confront his own faith and beliefs to survive.

A space pirate seeks redemption and leads a rebellion against an alien empire.

In 16th century Spain, a man investigates the mysterious death of his sister and uncovers a sinister plot involving the Spanish Inquisition and dark forces of witchcraft. As he delves deeper into the secrets of the Inquisition, he becomes entangled in a web of torture, betrayal, and supernatural horrors.

During the aftermath of World War II, a Dutch resistance hero is accused of art forgery and must prove his innocence in a court trial. The film explores themes of collaboration with Nazis, post-war justice, and the power of art.

In 1925 Shanghai, Chen Zhen, a martial arts expert and student of Huo Yuanjia, returns to avenge his master's death and uncover a Japanese occupation plot.

After being transported back in time to medieval England, a modern-day theme park employee must use his knowledge of the future to survive and find a way back home.

Rasputin and the Empress (1932) is a captivating historical drama that delves into the life and influence of Grigori Rasputin, a controversial figure in imperial Russia. The film follows the manipulative and charismatic Rasputin as he gains the trust of the Russian royal family, particularly Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra. Rasputin's ability to seemingly heal their son's hemophilia creates a deep bond of dependency, but his questionable methods and growing influence lead to political unrest, revolution, and ultimately the downfall of the imperial family.

During his vacation at a remote island resort, a Marine must use his combat skills to rescue hostages from terrorists.

In a land ruled by a corrupt minister, a loyal knight seeks vengeance for the death of his master. He leads a group of warriors in a daring mission to infiltrate the minister's castle, facing dangers and betrayals along the way.