Movies and TvShows featuring "right-to-die" theme.

You Don't Know Jack is a movie based on the true story of Dr. Jack Kevorkian, a physician who became infamous in the 1990s for assisting terminally ill patients in committing suicide. The film explores the moral and legal dilemmas surrounding euthanasia and the right to die. It delves into Kevorkian's motivation, his media manipulation, his court cases, and the political and moral debates sparked by his actions.

Based on a true story, The Sea Inside follows the life of Ramón Sampedro, a paraplegic man who fights for the right to end his own life. Despite his physical limitations, Ramón's spirit remains strong as he seeks legal permission for euthanasia.

After a car accident leaves him quadriplegic, a sculptor fights for his right to die. He takes his case to court, where he battles with the judicial system and society's view on euthanasia.

Terminal Island is a penal colony where violent criminals are sent to live out their sentences. The prisoners must band together to survive against rival gangs and other dangerous threats on the island. As tensions rise, they must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with violence, betrayal, and unexpected alliances.

An old woman is on the brink of death and wants to end her suffering, but the reaper intervenes. In a battle between life and death, the woman's soul goes back and forth between her body and the afterlife. As the reaper tries to take her soul, a three-headed creature appears to help her. In the end, the woman's determination to die prevails, and she peacefully passes away.

After receiving a mysterious letter, a wayward son returns to his childhood home to wrestle with a dark family secret.

How to Die in Oregon is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the moral dilemma surrounding euthanasia and the right to die. It follows the lives of terminally ill patients who are considering assisted suicide and the emotional impact it has on their families.

The Suicide Tourist is a documentary film that explores the controversial topic of assisted suicide. The film follows a group of terminally ill individuals who travel to Zurich, Switzerland to end their lives with the help of assisted suicide organizations. Through intimate interviews and footage captured on handheld video cameras, the film provides a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the right to die and the complex ethical questions surrounding euthanasia.

Spurred on by the death of her husband, Peabody-award winning NPR journalist Diane Rehm crosses the country to investigate the right-to-die movement in America.

Victor, a teacher with a terminal illness, decides to teach his final class on acting. As he imparts his knowledge and experiences to his students, he explores themes of life, death, and the pursuit of happiness. The documentary captures the emotional journey of Victor and his students as they confront their own fears and insecurities.