Movies and TvShows featuring "romantic-rivals" theme.

A mother is so consumed with a possessive love for her son that she may have committed murder in order to keep him by her side. When the son's new wife is found murdered, the mother is arrested for the crime. In denial about his mother's guilt, the son, a successful lawyer, agrees to defend her. Based on a true story.

The Lower Depths is a film that explores the lives of slum dwellers in 19th-century Japan. It delves into the struggles of the inhabitants, their romantic conflicts, and the complex relationships amongst them. The story navigates themes of love, social class, and the human condition.

Mansfield Park follows the story of Fanny Price, an 18-year-old girl who goes to live with her wealthy relatives at Mansfield Park. As Fanny tries to find her place among her cousins, she faces the challenges of family affairs, romantic rivalries, and societal expectations. Through it all, she must navigate the complexities of love and class differences in 19th-century England.

A homeless man and his trusty dog must navigate the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and being chased by the police in this comedic silent film.

When a romance blooms between two rival house flippers, they must navigate their business rivalry and past relationship to find their happily ever after.

Northanger Abbey follows Catherine Morland and her journey as she navigates the world of love and mystery in the English countryside. Set in the 19th century, the story explores themes of innocence, family relationships, and forbidden love. Catherine's journey takes her to a grand estate, where she encounters a love triangle, romantic rivals, and dark secrets hidden within the mansion.

When a widowed father moves into a new home with his children, they soon discover that a cursed antique clock brings about demonic possession and a downward spiral of terrifying events.

In this psychological thriller, a circus performer with a dark past becomes entangled in a romantic sabotage plot, leading to blackmail, murder, and a police manhunt. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, the characters are forced to confront their fears and desires, resulting in a thrilling and twisted tale of love and betrayal.

Judge Priest, a small-town judge in post-bellum Kentucky, deals with various challenges including love triangles, family issues, and racial stereotypes. With a mentally challenged man as his friend and a romantic rivalry with a neighbor, Judge Priest navigates the complexities of maintaining justice and harmony in his community.

Ruthless is a film-noir drama that tells the story of a woman who becomes entangled in a web of deceit, romance, and class divides. She must navigate her feelings for her adoptive brother, her engagement to a cheating fiancé, and her attraction to an ambitious man. As she tries to find her place in the world, she discovers that appearances can be deceiving and that true love may be closer than she thinks.

Summer Storm is a captivating movie set in Soviet Russia during the 1940s. It follows the story of a peasant woman who gets framed for murder and an innocent man gets wrongly convicted. The movie explores themes of love, betrayal, and the pursuit of justice.

A grieving family opens its household to an unknown woman who claims to have been their dearly departed's girlfriend.

In a small fishing village in Alaska, a man gets involved in a romantic triangle while trying to save his cannery business from a ruthless business rival.

A young woman enters college and learns some hard truths about sorority life, including snobbery and the cruelty of hazing.

During the Sino-Japanese War, a romantic rivalry develops between a newspaper reporter and a commercial artist who are both in love with the same woman. They navigate their relationships amidst the backdrop of war, disease, and conflict in Hanoi, Vietnam.

The Extra Girl follows the story of a young small-town girl who dreams of becoming a movie star. She faces various obstacles and adventures as she tries to make her mark in Hollywood. Along the way, she finds herself caught up in romantic rivalries, comedic situations, and filmmaking challenges. Will she be able to achieve her dreams and find love? Join her on this journey of self-discovery and ambition.

In this silent film, Laurel and Hardy portray cavemen who get into various comedic situations and try to navigate the challenges of prehistoric life.

In "The Fatal Mallet," a precocious boy causes a romantic rivalry when he flirts with a woman in a straw hat. Comedy ensues as multiple suitors compete for her attention, resulting in slapstick fights involving bricks and a wooden mallet.

In 'The Count' (1916), a tailor pretends to be a nobleman to attend a dance party and win the heart of a rich woman. He faces comedic mishaps, romantic rivalry, and tries to avoid the police.

Music Teacher revolves around Alyson Daley (Potts), a high school music teacher who is on the brink of losing her beloved school music program because of district budget cuts. In an effort to spare the program, Daley's former students band together to stage a musical to raise money to keep the program alive.