Movies and TvShows featuring "religious-school" theme.
After losing his career and family to alcoholism, a former basketball star takes on the role of a high school basketball coach and embarks on a journey of redemption and recovery.
The 15:17 to Paris is based on the true story of three American soldiers who discover a terrorist plot on a train to Paris. As they bravely face the armed assailant, their friendship, military training, and courage are put to the ultimate test.
Saved! is a comedy drama film about a teenage girl named Mary who attends a Christian high school and finds herself pregnant after she believes she saves her gay boyfriend from being sent to a conversion therapy program. The movie explores themes of religious hypocrisy, intolerance, and the struggles of coming of age.
Prophet's Prey is a chilling documentary that delves into the disturbing practices of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, led by the charismatic but dangerous figure, Warren Jeffs. The film follows the accounts of former members as they recount tales of abuse, polygamy, child marriages, and the manipulative tactics used to control and isolate the community. It sheds light on the harrowing experiences of those who managed to escape the clutches of this oppressive cult.
One Step Behind the Seraphim follows a teenage boy as he navigates his way through a religious school, facing bullying and exploring his own sexual awakening. Along the way, he forms friendships and learns important life lessons.
In Splatter University, a serial killer escapes from a mental hospital and unleashes a reign of terror at a college campus. College students become the target of his brutal murders, with each victim being killed one by one. As the body count rises, the students must confront their worst fears and try to survive the maniac's violent rampage. With a surprise ending, this psychotronic film combines elements of slasher horror, low-budget grindhouse, and suspenseful thriller.
The Chocolate War is a quirky comedy that explores the themes of rebellion, peer pressure, and personal freedom in a Catholic high school. The story follows a teenage protagonist as he challenges the school's hierarchy and confronts the bizarre rituals and social dynamics of the institution. Through a series of absurd events and dark humor, the film delivers a cautionary tale about the consequences of non-conformity.
Tikkun is a thought-provoking drama about a devout Orthodox Jew who goes through a near-death experience. After being resuscitated, he begins to question his faith and goes on a journey of self-discovery. The film explores themes of religious orthodoxy, loss of faith, and the search for meaning.
In Elisa, My Life, a woman living in an isolated farmhouse in Castile, Spain, recounts her past and present experiences, including her failed marriage, estrangement from her husband, and a surprise visitor. The story explores themes of isolation, aging, family drama, and the complex relationships between mother and daughter. As the woman faces her own mortality, she delves into childhood memories, recurring dreams, and the desire to write an autobiography. The plot takes a dark turn when a murder occurs, leading to a chamber drama that intertwines with themes of adultery, illness, and marriage crisis.
Cousin Angelica is a movie that tells the story of a family in Spain during the 1970s. It explores themes of man, past and present, family relationships, and family feuds. The plot revolves around a breakfast-in-bed scene, an estranged father, and the separation from family. The story is narrated through a voice-over letter, creating a non-linear timeline. The movie also touches on the Spanish Civil War and its impact on the characters. Amidst all this, there is a romantic subplot between cousins. The film showcases religious school, rooftops, attics, and even a caterpillar and frisbee. It delves into the neglected wife's life, nightmares, stigmata, and fragmented memories. The characters travel and the story unfolds in an old house.
In 1976, a young Indigenous girl named Aila lives on a Canadian Indian reservation where she is subjected to abuse, racism, and violence. After the death of her mother, Aila plans to exact revenge on the Indian agent, Popper, who controls and bullies the community. She joins forces with a drug dealer named Burner and together, they form a plan to bring justice to their oppressed community.
A high-school senior and her clique find themselves in the middle of a murder investigation when their deputy sheriff is killed. As secrets are uncovered and tensions rise, they must fight to clear their names and find the true culprit.
After the tragic loss of his wife, a grieving widower tries to navigate life as a single father, dealing with his own grief while also trying to provide for his young daughter. Along the way, he faces challenges and struggles with his own emotions, all while trying to come to terms with his wife's death.
A young woman agrees to model for an artist as the Virgin Mary. His strange influence triggers her repressed sexual urges, causing her to have delusions and nightmares about spiders and other grotesque imagery.
This anthology features three chilling horror movies that include tales of supernatural beings and other beasts, such as "Nieves" in which a local hero must save her hometown from rampaging nature spirits known as Engkanto. In "Emergency," ghoulish creatures attack a remote hospital, and in "Class Picture," the ghost of a sadistic nun attacks a group of college friends. Mike Tuviera and Topel Lee direct these hair-raising films.
Rianti and Ajie are two young lovers, whose parents disapprove of their relationship. Rianti finds solace with a preacher, Guru Samir. In the process of trying to reconcile with Rianti, Ajie begins to suspect that Guru Samir is a false prophet.
This documentary explores the challenges and controversies surrounding religious education in England, focusing on the interactions between different faiths and the influence of creationism.
In Brothers, two Israeli siblings struggle with their conflicting beliefs and values as they face a trial that tests their relationship. The story delves into themes of religious fundamentalism, secularism, and religious intolerance.
One Sunday after Mass, Lourdes’ mother discovers her kissing her friend Agostina in her room. True to her beliefs, she will try to “heal” the homosexuality from her daughter, exposing her to situations that are increasingly difficult to bear. Lourdes must face her violent father, discrimination in her school and the constant reproaches of her mother. Lourdes must choose between the love of Agostina and the love of God, which includes the love of her mother.
It is 1912 and war looms on the horizon. The school year begins in a boarding school run by priests. Zoltán's father, is one of the masters and struggling with questions that challenge their faith, while waiting for news of his brother, Titanic passenger, and is a particularly problematic group of new students, many of whom have been fond increasingly heavy play each other jokes. The arrival of Father Weigl, hired to teach physical education, will bring alarming consequences.