Movies and TvShows featuring "remote-control" theme.

Quantum Leap is a TV show about a scientist who travels through time, leaping into the bodies of different people. He tries to fix the mistakes of the past and alter history for the better. With the help of his holographic guide, he experiences various adventures in different time periods, encountering both drama and action. The show explores themes of love, friendship, and the impact of small actions on the future. It is set in the 1980s and 1990s and revolves around the concept of quantum physics and time travel.

Still Standing (2002) is a sitcom set in Chicago, Illinois, revolving around the lives of Bill and Judy Miller. They are a middle-class couple with three children, Brian, Lauren, and Tina. The show follows their daily struggles and misadventures as they navigate the challenges of parenthood and married life. Bill, who works as a dental assistant, often displays some male chauvinistic behavior, while Judy tries to maintain control of their household. Despite their differences, they rely on their love for each other and their sense of humor to get through the ups and downs of family life.

In a bleak futuristic world, where Earth is devastated by constant conflict, robots have taken over as humanity's main fighting force. These mechanical warriors engage in intense battles in a gladiatorial arena, entertaining the masses and satisfying their bloodlust. Robot Wars follows the journey of a young fighter as he rises through the ranks, facing formidable opponents, uncovering dark secrets, and discovering his own purpose in this brutal world.

Tom Hansen, a hopeless romantic, is dumped by his soulmate and reflects on their relationship to figure out where things went wrong. He tries to win her back, going through ups and downs in their tumultuous journey.

After discovering a magical remote that allows him to fast-forward and rewind his life, a workaholic architect learns the importance of love and family. However, when the remote begins to control his choices, he must find a way to regain control before it's too late.

Mitch Buchannon, a dedicated lifeguard, clashes with a new recruit as they stumble upon a criminal conspiracy that endangers the bay. They must work together to stop the threat.

Detective Frank Drebin, a comical and incompetent cop, discovers a plot to assassinate Queen Elizabeth II. With the help of his partner Nordberg and Ludwig's secretary Jane, Frank must stop the assassination and save the Queen's life. Along the way, he faces misunderstandings, unintentional harm, mind control devices, and even gets fired and blamed for various crimes. But through his bumbling yet clever actions, Frank ultimately saves the day.

The Kids in the Hall: Death Comes to Town is a surreal and irreverent dark comedy TV show set in a small town. It follows a murder investigation in which characters are killed one by one. The plot includes elements of surrealism, running gags, and jokes, as well as themes of death, small-town life, and absurdism.

The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament - a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged, older brother. U.S. Marine Tommy Riordan visiting his father, Paddy Conlon, a recovering alcoholic who has become a born-again Christian. Tommy enters a gym and beats a professional fighter named Pete Grimes unconscious. He learns about a winner-takes-all MMA tournament called Sparta and asks his father to train him. Meanwhile, Tommy's older brother Brendan, a high school physics teacher, seeks the training of an old friend and begins competing in smaller venue fights. Brendan and Tommy both enter the Sparta tournament, but their bitter relationship threatens their chances of winning. As the tournament unfolds, Tommy's military desertion is revealed, causing the military police to want to take him into custody. Despite their differences, Brendan and Tommy make it to the final fight where Brendan forces Tommy to tap out with a rear naked choke. The brothers reconcile and leave the ring together.

A dysfunctional family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus. Along the way, they face various challenges and obstacles but ultimately come together as a family and support each other. The trip helps them grow closer and find their own strengths and happiness.

mid90s is a coming-of-age drama comedy film that takes place in 1990s California. It explores the life of a young boy who finds solace and belonging within a skateboarding community. Through skateboarding, he navigates the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and family dynamics.

In the small town of Endora, Gilbert Grape is responsible for caring for his mentally challenged brother Arnie and morbidly obese mother Bonnie. Gilbert's life becomes more complicated when he begins a secret love affair with a housewife named Betty. As Gilbert navigates his family dynamics and a budding romance with a young woman named Becky, he must confront guilt, grief, and his own frustrations. Through it all, Gilbert learns to embrace change and finds the strength to create a better future for himself and his brother.

Two 1990s teenage siblings find themselves transported to a 1950s sitcom where their influence begins to profoundly change that colorless, complacent world. David and Jennifer are twins attending the same high school. Jennifer is concerned mainly with her appearance, relationships, and popularity, while David watches a lot of television, has few friends, and is socially awkward. Their mother leaves them alone at home while she goes out of town for a rendezvous with her younger boyfriend. The twins begin to fight over the use of the downstairs TV; Jennifer wants to watch an MTV concert with her date, Mark Davis, while David hopes to watch a marathon of his favorite show, Pleasantville. Through some mechanism of a retro-styled remote control provided by a mysterious TV repairman, they are transported into the black-and-white Pleasantville living room. Jennifer is dismayed but David discovers a sense of belonging he lacked in the real world. They start exposing the town to issues such as sex, personal freedoms, art, and literature. Pleasantville soon begins changing rapidly with objects and people developing vibrant colors. While the town fathers are concerned, the people of Pleasantville revel in their newfound freedoms. Racial segregation, riots, and resistance to the new 'Pleasantville Code of Conduct' occur. Bud, David, and Bill are arrested and tried in court, but ultimately the entire town becomes colored and the people are introduced to the rest of the world. Jennifer chooses to stay behind in a neighboring town, and David returns home using the remote control. In Pleasantville, the citizens and Jennifer enjoy their new freedoms and colors, realizing that they don't know what will happen next.

After inheriting six penguins, a businessman transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland. As his professional life starts to unravel, he becomes closer to his children and rekindles a relationship with his ex-wife. When he is faced with the choice between his job and the penguins, he realizes the true value of family.

A mysterious alien lands on Earth with a warning for humanity, but his message is met with fear and suspicion. As governments and military forces try to decipher his intentions, the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

After being given as a gift to a young boy, Chucky, an AI-powered doll, goes on a murderous rampage, terrorizing the town and its residents.

In Home Alone 4, a mischievous child named Kevin uses his wit and creativity to protect his home from a couple of bumbling burglars who try to break in during Christmas. With a remote-controlled house and various booby traps, Kevin unleashes hilariously chaotic situations that test the burglars' resolve.

The Island of Dr. Moreau follows a scientist who conducts unethical and grotesque genetic experiments on an isolated island. As the line between human and animal blurs, chaos ensues and the island becomes a nightmarish battleground.

MeTV's cartoon curator Bill and Toony the Tuna host a weekday morning showcase of classic theatrical cartoons, featuring popular characters like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Tom and Jerry, and Popeye the Sailor.

Zola, a waitress, agrees to go on a road trip with a new friend to strip at a club in Florida. But things take a dark turn when they encounter dangerous situations involving pimps, violence, and murder.