Bianca, a high school senior, discovers that she has been labeled the DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) by her popular friends. Determined to change her image, she enlists the help of Wesley, the captain of the football team. As they work together to overcome their insecurities, Bianca realizes that everyone is a DUFF in some way and that labels shouldn't define her.
In 1940s Colorado, a young woman's life takes an unexpected turn when she becomes pregnant out of wedlock and is forced into an arranged marriage with a stranger. As she adjusts to her new life as a farmer's wife, she navigates the challenges of rural living, the strained relationship with her husband, and the arrival of a German POW who brings an element of danger and romance into her life.
When Eleanor "Nellie" Chambers shows up at Crown Lake Academy, a fancy all-girls boarding school, she knows this school is her ticket to a new & better life. But she also knows fitting in and learning the ropes isn’t going to be easy. Until she finds a guide.
Hidden Palms is a TV show that follows a teenager who moves to the affluent community of Palm Springs. As he settles into his new life, he becomes entangled in a web of mysteries surrounding a series of unexplained deaths. The show explores themes of friendship, interracial relationships, and the struggles of recovering from addiction.
When Velma transfers to Ridge Valley High, she teams up with Daphne to solve a mystery involving secret passageways, holograms, and a missing friend. Along the way, they must navigate high school drama and uncover the truth.
It's time for the annual Dooley family reunion and Dooley matriarch Meemaw's 100th birthday celebration. But teenaged Billy is welcomingly distracted from wacky relatives and the ultra-competitive family games by a mysterious runaway named Samantha. In the meantime, Meemaw, does some running away herself.
Lucy is apparently very confident, and quite "forward," as the saying used to be; she has made all the moves to pick up a staid lawyer-type for sex. Once back at her apartment, she sets a video camera going to record their coupling. However, someone breaks into the place while they are having at it, and she is barely able to leave the bed and hide before her sex-partner is killed. She never sees the intruder's face herself. In the aftermath, the terrified lass finds herself with a sympathetic female state-appointed attorney (since she's the obvious suspect) and together, they try to track down the murderer.
Running Scared is a British television children's drama serial produced by the BBC and transmitted on BBC 1 in 1986, based on the Bernard Ashley novel and is set in Woolwich with the Woolwich Ferry featuring in a key scene. A gritty series, Running Scared deals with a teenage girl, Paula, whose life is put at risk when she uncovers evidence that could put a local criminal gang leader behind bars. The series is notable for its use of the then recently released Kate Bush pop song Running Up That Hill as its main theme tune.
Girl is a coming-of-age film about an 18-year-old girl in Portland, Oregon who deals with teenage angst, relationships, and the challenges of growing up. She finds solace and self-expression through her love of music and forms a garage band with her friends. As she navigates the ups and downs of high school and explores her own identity, she learns important lessons about friendship, love, and the power of following her dreams.
Set in London during the 1920s, Ballet Shoes follows the lives of three orphaned sisters - Pauline, Petrova, and Posy Fossil. Adopted by an eccentric explorer, the girls have diverse interests and talents. However, they all share a common dream of becoming ballet dancers. The story follows their journey as they train at a prestigious dance academy, overcome various obstacles, and work towards achieving their goals.
In A Christmas Horror Story, a radio host and his team investigate a series of disturbing events that take place on Christmas Eve. The movie intertwines multiple stories including a dysfunctional family encountering a vengeful spirit, a group of teenagers dealing with an abandoned school and a changeling, and Santa Claus battling the evil Krampus. As the night progresses, the horrors escalate, and the characters must fight for their lives.
In 1969 Florida, a 12-year-old boy named Chris Musto is caught between his divorced parents and finds solace in a strip club and a young redhead. As he deals with family drama, an undercover DEA agent and a drug dealer become entangled in his life, leading to a dangerous shootout and a chance for redemption.
After experiencing a devastating loss, Tess is comforted by her biological father, a lovable slacker, and a charming but troubled delinquent neighbor. Together, they form an unlikely bond that helps Tess navigate through her grief and find love in unexpected places.
Flirting is a coming-of-age story about a teenage girl named Danny who attends an all-girls boarding school in Australia during the 1960s. She develops a crush on a male student at an adjacent boys' school, which leads to a complex and touching exploration of love, identity, and the challenges of adolescence. As their relationship grows, Danny must navigate the social dynamics and prejudices of the time, including racism and the pressures of conformity. The film delicately portrays her journey of self-discovery and the importance of embracing who you truly are.
American Girl is a movie about a dysfunctional family dealing with issues such as a teenage pregnancy, a father in jail, and the struggles of a high school dropout. It explores the complex dynamics within the family and the various obstacles they face.
After her mother is murdered by her stepfather, gifted 15 year old student Pearl goes to live with an ex-lover of her mother, a grumpy unemployed film director who, pending the results of a paternity test, may be her biological father.
After a long absence, a recovering alcoholic returns to his small town and must confront his past, mend broken relationships, and find redemption.
Out of Control is a movie about a group of friends who find themselves stranded on a deserted island after their graduation trip goes wrong. They must fight for survival against a murderous gang while dealing with various challenges and dangers. The movie explores themes of friendship, violence, and the fight for survival.
In this gothic drama, a biographer is hired to write the memoirs of a famous novelist and unravels long-held family secrets, including a tragic past and a mysterious arson.
When a troubled teenager named Samantha is brought into a new foster family, she begins to suspect that her foster sister, Olivia, is not who she appears to be. As Samantha investigates Olivia's true identity, she unravels a dark secret involving supernatural forces and a dangerous impostor. With the help of a detective and her teenage friends, Samantha must uncover the truth before it's too late.