Movies and TvShows featuring "runaway-child" theme.

Big Love is a drama series that tells the story of Bill Henrickson, a polygamist living in Utah with three wives. The show follows the challenges and struggles of maintaining multiple relationships, dealing with societal judgments, and the complex dynamics within the family. Bill's attempt to balance his beliefs, family, and personal desires create a compelling narrative filled with love, conflict, and secrecy.

Travis Bickle, a Vietnam War veteran, becomes a taxi driver in New York City. Lonely and disturbed, Travis becomes infatuated with a campaign volunteer named Betsy. As Travis's mental state deteriorates, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the city's moral decay and decides to take violent action. His obsession with saving a child prostitute leads him on a path of bloodshed and chaos. Ultimately, Travis's irrationality resurfaces, leaving his sanity in question.

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.

In Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home, a teenage boy and his friends embark on a mission to save an orca named Willy from an oil spill. Along the way, they face various challenges and develop a strong bond with the whale.

Two young boys, Travis and Harrison, come across an abandoned police car in a remote area and decide to take it for a joyride. Unbeknownst to them, the car belongs to Sheriff Kretzer, a dangerous and corrupt cop involved in criminal activities. As the boys enjoy their reckless adventure, they accidentally discover a bound and bloodied man in the car trunk. Panicking, they try to dispose of the body, but soon find themselves being pursued by Sheriff Kretzer who will stop at nothing to get his car back and eliminate any witnesses. The boys find themselves caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse, navigating through dangerous situations and trying to stay one step ahead of the relentless cop.

In 'Lady and the Tramp II: Scamp's Adventure,' Scamp, Lady and Tramp's mischievous son, feels constrained by the rules of his home and longs for independence. Torn between his domestic life and the allure of the outside world, Scamp runs away from home. Along the way, he encounters new friends, experiences new adventures, and learns important life lessons.

Mia, a 10-year-old girl, forms an extraordinary connection with a white lion cub while living in South Africa. Together, they embark on an unforgettable adventure filled with love, friendship, and the beauty of the African wilderness.

Tom and Jerry, the famous cat and mouse duo, join forces with an orphan girl to find a loving family. Along the way, they encounter singing animals, hilarious mishaps, and a heartwarming journey that will capture the hearts of both children and adults.

Silas is a 1981 TV mini-series based on the novel of the same name. The story revolves around a 13-year-old boy who runs away with a horse and finds himself joining a circus in a rural village.

A frontier huckster, Colonel Ryder, and a young orphan, Davey, operate a travelling tent show. They are loaned an elephant by an old friend, Molly, who is also a rival circus owner. Davey trains the elephant and the two soon become inseparable. When the Colonel loses the elephant in gambling, Davey steals the elephant and begins a 20-mile search for Molly, the rightful owner.

When a documentary-maker begins to make a film about child sexual abuse, the subject begins to eat into him and affect his relationship with those around him, particularly his wife.

Ronia, the daughter of a robber chief, grows up in a magical forest. She befriends a boy from a rival gang and together they face challenges and adventures in the forest.

After a divorced mother tells her daughter the perfect Santa Claus can make her wish for a perfect father come true, they encounter a man who may just be the perfect match.

System Crasher (2019) follows a problem child named Benni who urinates on the floor, demonstrates violently outbursts, self-harms, and displays sociopathic behavior. She struggles with loneliness and seeks connection, while her irresponsible mother exacerbates her emotional instability. As her emotional abuse increases, Benni finds herself in jeopardy and becomes a child thief. Through various encounters including medical examinations, hitchhiking, and camping trips, Benni's journey unveils themes of resilience and self-discovery as she searches for a safe and stable environment.

A police detective in Japan investigates the mysterious disappearance of a woman and uncovers a web of secrets and lies. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself confronting his own past and facing the dark underbelly of society.

A headstrong solicitor named Joy plans to give away her newborn baby to her sister. However, her plan takes an unexpected turn when a vulnerable but opinionated teenager named Mully steals their taxi. Together, they embark on a wild journey across Ireland, stealing cars, hitch-hiking, catching ferries, and breaking police barricades.

Anchors Aweigh follows two sailors, Joe and Clarence, who are on shore leave in Los Angeles. They encounter a young boy who has run away from home and is searching for his lost dog. The sailors take it upon themselves to help the boy while also pursuing their own romantic interests. Along the way, they encounter various adventures and misadventures, including a meeting with a famous actress and a dance with a cartoon mouse.

Song of the South is a Disney movie set in the Reconstruction Era where a young boy named Johnny befriends a rabbit and listens to the stories of Uncle Remus, an African-American former slave. The film combines live-action and animation to tell the story of friendship, laughter, and the power of storytelling. However, the film has faced controversy due to its racial stereotypes and depiction of slavery.

Amagi Pass is a 1998 crime drama movie based on a short story. It follows the journey of a runaway child who encounters a prostitute on the mountain pass. Their chance meeting leads to a murder case that they must solve together while dealing with their own personal issues.

Friends is a drama romance movie that follows the story of a teenage couple who find themselves dealing with the consequences of an unplanned pregnancy. They navigate the challenges of young love, poverty, and the pressures of becoming parents at a young age.