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Pope Francis: A Man of His Word
Movie

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word(2018)

6.6
tomato81%
PG
96Minutes

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word is a documentary that explores the life and work of Pope Francis, focusing on his efforts to address social and environmental issues. The film follows the Pope as he travels to various countries, meeting with people from all walks of life and delivering powerful messages of love, compassion, and justice. Through interviews, speeches, and reenactments, the documentary provides an intimate look at the Pope's journey and his teachings.

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The Young and the Damned
Movie

The Young and the Damned(1950)

8.2
tomato91%
NR
82Minutes
Christmas Carol
Movie

Christmas Carol(2022)

6.3
131Minutes

In 'Christmas Carol,' a twin brother seeks revenge for the death of his sibling by voluntarily entering a juvenile detention center during Christmas. Amidst the holiday season, he navigates the challenges of the reform school as he plans his vengeance, ultimately discovering the true meaning of redemption.

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North Beach and Rawhide
Movie

North Beach and Rawhide(1985)

7
120Minutes

"Boys Town" drama about a man named Rawhide MacGregor, a one-time ex-convict who runs a cattle ranch as a correctional facility for urban juvenile delinquents where he tries through a variety of means and choirs to redeem them from their trouble-making ways.

Crime School
Movie

Crime School(1938)

6.5
85Minutes

Crime School is a crime drama about a group of boys who are sent to a reform school after getting involved in criminal activities. The story follows their journey as they face brutality and corruption within the school while also trying to find redemption and rebuild their lives. With themes of juvenile crime, inner-city youth, and criminal rehabilitation, Crime School explores the challenges and hardships faced by young individuals in the criminal justice system.

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Bad Boy
Movie

Bad Boy(1949)

6.6
86Minutes

A lawman tries to find the source of a juvenile delinquent's bad behavior.

Deadball
Movie

Deadball(2011)

5.2
NR
99Minutes

Deadball is a comedy horror movie that follows Jubeh Yakyu, a teenage delinquent who is sent to a reformatory where he joins the reformatory baseball team. The team is made up of other juvenile delinquents, and together they must face off against a team of Nazi baseball players. With plenty of violence, splatter comedy, and absurdism, Deadball is a wild and entertaining ride.

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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner
Movie

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner(1962)

7.5
tomato73%
NR
104Minutes

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner is a drama film that follows a young working-class rebel named Colin Smith, who is sent to a reform school after committing a burglary. He discovers a talent for long-distance running and finds solace and freedom through the sport. However, he faces a moral dilemma when he is offered a chance for redemption by his school's governor.

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The Dark Sun
Movie

The Dark Sun(1990)

5.6
107Minutes

After the death of his mother a man returns to his hometown Palermo in southern Italy in order to get hold of the legacy. Once there he is forced to participate in various crimes commited by the mafia.

The Beautiful Cheat
Movie

The Beautiful Cheat(1945)

5.7
59Minutes

The title character, played by Bonita Granville, is the secretary at a boys' reformatory. Sociology professor Noah Beery Jr. shows up to study the juvenile-delinquent mindset. Not surprisingly, he ends up taking a post-grad course in amour from the winsome Ms. Granville.

Song for a Raggy Boy
Movie

Song for a Raggy Boy(2003)

7.5
tomato67%
94Minutes

Set in 1930s Ireland, Song for a Raggy Boy tells the gripping story of a reformatory school where a strict and abusive regime is challenged by the arrival of a new teacher. As the tensions rise and the boys fight for their rights, they find solace in music and poetry. This moving film explores themes of child abuse, discipline, and the power of education.

Hunchback of the Morgue
Movie

Hunchback of the Morgue(1973)

6.1
R
82Minutes

In Hunchback of the Morgue, a hunchback named Gotho works in a morgue and becomes infatuated with a nurse named Vera. When Vera dies after a violent altercation, Gotho decides to bring her back to life using a dangerous serum. Chaos ensues as Gotho's experiments go awry, leading to gruesome murders and a terrifying monster. Can anyone stop the hunchback and his reign of terror in the morgue?

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Under Age
Movie

Under Age(1941)

6
60Minutes

Fresh out of reform school, a bunch of delinquent girls fall in with a gang of crooks and are put to work as "hostesses" in a number of mob-controlled bars and cafes. The girls are expected to string along male customers so that the latter will squander their money on watered-down drinks and fixed poker games. When one gullible New Yorker is clipped to the tune of $18,000 worth of diamonds, the Law closes in.

The King of Havana
Movie

The King of Havana(2015)

6.1
NR
125Minutes

The King of Havana follows a traumatized boy living in poverty and social instability in 1990s Cuba. He navigates his adolescent years while dealing with trauma, voyeurism, friendship, and sexuality. As he struggles to survive and understand his changing world, he becomes involved in prostitution and encounters various sexual experiences, including with older women and a transvestite. The story explores themes of poverty, sexual exploration, and the challenges of coming of age in a difficult environment.

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Discover movies and TV series that explore the theme of reformatory. From gritty prison dramas to tales of redemption, these shows delve into the lives of inmates, their struggles, and the transformative power of second chances.

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