Movies and TvShows featuring "runaway-boy" theme.

In the summer of 1965, two 12-year-olds, Sam and Suzy, fall in love on an island. They plan to run away together, but are pursued by search parties and a violent storm.

Belle and Sebastian is an animated TV show based on a novel about a young boy named Sebastian and his loyal dog, Belle. Set in the beautiful Pyrenees mountains, this heartwarming story follows their journey of friendship, courage, and the search for Sebastian's mother. Together, they navigate through various challenges, including encounters with the police, while forming a strong bond that transcends language and borders.

When a teenage boy witnesses a murder committed by his stepfather, he must find a way to convince his mother and the police of the stepfather's true nature before he becomes the next victim.

In 'Midnight Sun,' a 14-year-old boy finds himself on a snow adventure in northern Canada, where he must navigate treacherous conditions and confront his own fears. Along the way, he forms a deep bond with a polar bear, as he learns valuable lessons about survival and the human-animal relationship.

Set in a small French village during the 1910s, War of the Buttons follows the hilarious and often outrageous war between two gangs of children. The boys from the neighboring villages engage in various battles, using unconventional weapons like slingshots and handmade wooden swords. The story unfolds as the children go to great lengths to outwit and outmaneuver each other, leading to unexpected alliances and betrayals. Amidst the chaos, the film explores themes of friendship, tradition, and the innocent rivalry of childhood.

Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed is based on a true story and takes place in 1960s Spain. An English teacher named Antonio travels to Almeria, Spain to meet John Lennon who is filming a movie. Along the way, Antonio picks up a hitchhiker named Belén who is running away from home. Together, they embark on a journey filled with friendship, adventure, and self-discovery.

When a teenage boy named Cal is abandoned by his father, he teams up with a pool hustler named Joe and embarks on a road trip to find him. Along the way, Cal learns about life, love, and the importance of family.

The friends and amateur detectives Rico and Oskar experiencing their last adventure together. Here everything is really only one well, because now they live next door to. Ricos mother Tanya and Buhl are together, Oskar is with his father Lars pulled to Rico into the house. But dies as the grumpy Fitzke, the trouble begins. The stone Breeder inherited Rico his beloved stone-collection over which the boy also very pleased - but then he and his buddy note that Rico's favorite stone calf stone was stolen. The task now is to make the thieves apprehended. And because there are on the way to the Baltic Sea, Rico and Oskar must as soon as possible afterwards. Glad Tanja is flown by Buhl in the "snogging holiday" ...

Nono, a Dutch kid lacking two days being thirteen, runs away from problems at home and, disguised as a girl, takes up with the world's cleverest thief, who unbeknownst to Nono, may hold the bizarre key to his true identity.

Huckleberry Finn (1974) is a movie adaptation of the 19th-century novel. The story revolves around a young boy named Huck Finn who runs away from his violent father and embarks on an adventure down the river with Jim, an escaped slave. Together, they face various obstacles and encounter a range of characters while seeking freedom and finding their own identities.

Wings is a drama set during World War Two, following the story of a female fighter pilot. The film explores themes of femininity, loneliness, and the challenges faced by women in a male-dominated field. It also delves into the protagonist's personal journey and the impact of the war on her life.

A bored little prince makes a poor rat hunter his whipping boy but after his pranks at the royal court almost causes a war with the neighbor king he runs away with the whipping boy to escape from his first spanking. After being in the real world his life will change making him a prince fit to rule.

The Adventures of Mark Twain follows the life and travels of the famous author, Mark Twain. From his small-town upbringing in Missouri to his world travels and encounters with historical figures, the movie tells an episodic story filled with adventure, drama, and mystery. Twain's iconic characters such as Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn make appearances, while themes of honor, reconciliation, and the American Civil War also come into play. With a mix of tall tales, singing, and captivating storytelling, The Adventures of Mark Twain is a journey through Americana at its finest.

The future is bleak for a troubled boy from a broken home in the slums. He runs away when his step father breaks his violin, ending up sleeping in the basement of a music school for poor children.

During the 1967 war, a young Palestinian boy runs away from a refugee camp in Jordan and joins a rebellious group. He forms a bond with a teacher and finds solace in their shared struggle for freedom.

Gilles, a 12-year-old boy, loses his father and finds himself struggling with the grief. He forms a deep connection with soccer, using it as an escape from his pain. Along the way, Gilles encounters ghostly visions of his father, navigates the challenges of being part of a soccer team, and learns valuable life lessons. This heartwarming story explores themes of loss, friendship, and resilience.

This story centers on the Jewish practice that requires an unmarried brother to marry the childless widow of his dead brother. In this story the younger brother is only 12 years old when his brother dies. The requirement is avoided by a legal fiction, but as time passes in the story, the situation changes.

In 1930s Poland Christian boy Ivan goes to live with a Jewish family to learn a trade. He becomes friends with Abraham, the son of the family. However, anti-Semitism is rife in their environment, and they flee to escape an upcoming conflict. Journeying together, they demonstrate their inseparability.

A rancher and former rodeo star comes across a runaway boy while he is hunting a wild stallion.

Ranjit is the right-hand man of a gangster named "Uncle". He has been working for him since he was a runaway child, and excels in all of kinds of criminal activities, currently managing a night-club called "Playboy". He meets with beautiful Anju and both fall in love with each other. Then he finds out that Anju is not who she claims to be but someone hired by Pratap to be close to him, entrap him, and get him killed. But that does not happen, Ranjit survives, rescued by Anju, and he helps her free her brother, Rakesh, from Pratap's clutches. Then some priceless jewelery is placed on display, and a number of gangsters decide to try and steal them, knowing fully well that there is a 24 hour police guard, as well as an alarm system. It is after this robbery that the past will be re-visited and it is then a number of people, on whom Ranjit has depended upon, will come to know of his real background, including the murder he committed before he started his career as a criminal.