Movies and TvShows featuring "sacramento-california" theme.
Even Stevens is a comedy TV show set in Sacramento, California. It follows the life of Louis Stevens, a teenage boy who constantly finds himself in comedic and awkward situations. The show focuses on Louis' relationship with his family, particularly his sister Ren, and their ongoing sibling rivalry. Throughout the series, Louis experiences typical teenage challenges such as young love, teen angst, and middle school drama. From dealing with dental braces to navigating boyfriend-girlfriend relationships, Even Stevens showcases the hilarious and relatable moments of growing up.
Eight Is Enough is a heartwarming sitcom that revolves around Tom Bradford, a widower and father of eight children. The show explores the challenges and adventures that come with raising a large family, as well as the ups and downs of family relationships. Set in Sacramento, California, the Bradford family navigates life together, showcasing the importance of love, support, and laughter.
In 2002, teenager Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson and her pushy mother Marion are driving back to their home in Sacramento, California after a tour of CA colleges. As Lady Bird is about to start her senior year of school, she is already thinking ahead of applying to schools away from California, particularly in New York. Lady Bird attends a Catholic school and is a long-time friend with Julie Steffans. Lady Bird and Julie try out for the school's production of 'Merrily We Roll Along'. Lady Bird develops a crush on a boy named Danny O'Neill, and the two of them start to date. Over Thanksgiving weekend, Lady Bird joins Julie, Danny, and another friend as they smoke weed for the first time. They eat leftovers and laugh when Marion sees them. Later on, the students put on their show. At an after-party, Lady Bird finds Danny kissing another boy in the bathroom stall. She later confronts him over it, and he breaks down crying because he can't bring himself to admit that he's gay to others. Lady Bird hugs him. After Christmas break and the start of the new year, Lady Bird starts to make friends with a popular rich girl named Jenna Walton. Lady Bird and Kyle later hook up at a party at Jenna's house. However, Lady Bird being friends with Jenna causes a strain on her friendship with Julie. Lady Bird hangs out at Kyle's house after she decides she is ready to have sex. They do so and he finishes quickly before he tells her that he was never a virgin as he had previously suggested to her. Lady Bird is angry at Kyle for lying, but he doesn't seem too concerned about it. Marion goes to pick her up, and Lady Bird starts crying. Marion then decides to take Lady Bird out. The two go to the mall to shop for prom dresses, and Lady Bird becomes upset when Marion criticizes the dresses she tries on. Lady Bird checks the mail for college letters. She is disappointed at being rejected for most colleges due to her average-to-poor grades, but she becomes excited when she is told she is on the waiting list for a New York college. Kyle picks Lady Bird up on prom night with Jenna and her boyfriend. They decide they want to ditch prom altogether and go somewhere else. Lady Bird tells Kyle to drop her off at Julie's house. When she gets there, Lady Bird and Julie make up and head to prom together. Julie also tells Lady Bird she may not see her for the summer because she's going to stay with her divorced father who lives far away. Lady Bird and her friends graduate. While at lunch with her family, Danny passes them and accidentally lets it slip that Lady Bird is on a waiting list for the NY school, despite her telling her family she was going to University of Davis to stay close to home. Marion gets very upset and stops talking to Lady Bird for the summer, even as she tries to explain herself. Come September, Lady Bird bids her family and friends farewell. Her parents take her to the airport, and Marion is still not talking to her. At college in New York, Lady Bird goes to a party where she gets very drunk. She meets a guy and introduces herself as Christine. They start to hook up but Lady Bird pukes and winds up in the hospital from alcohol poisoning. Lady Bird wakes up and leaves the hospital. She walks back toward her dorm through the city and then stops to call home. It goes straight to voicemail, so she leaves a message for Marion saying she should have told her more how much she loves her.
A woman is forced to go on the run after witnessing a gang's criminal activities. She seeks the assistance of a bounty hunter and together they embark on a high-speed chase in a pink Cadillac. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and confrontations with dangerous individuals.
During a blizzard, a college student breaks out of rehab and finds herself stranded at a rest stop in the mountains. To her horror, she uncovers a kidnapped child hidden in one of the cars. Now, she and the group of people at the rest stop must find a way to escape while also uncovering the identity of the kidnapper.
After a blind date, crossword puzzle enthusiast Mary decides to follow Steve, a camera man she met, on a cross-country journey in hopes of finding true love. Along the way, she encounters various eccentric characters and faces multiple challenges.
Brad, a middle-aged man, experiences a midlife crisis as he reflects on his life and regrets. He accompanies his son on a college tour and becomes envious of his success and the achievements of his college friends. Brad struggles with his own feelings of inadequacy and confronts his privilege and the choices he made in his past.
The 15:17 to Paris is based on the true story of three American soldiers who discover a terrorist plot on a train to Paris. As they bravely face the armed assailant, their friendship, military training, and courage are put to the ultimate test.
Pony Express is a 1953 movie set in the Wild West. It follows the adventures of the brave riders of the Pony Express as they face dangerous challenges and deliver mail across the frontier. The movie showcases the historical significance of the Pony Express and includes action, romance, and a touch of history. With stunning technicolor visuals and unforgettable characters like Buffalo Bill Cody and Wild Bill Hickok, Pony Express is a classic Western film.
Other People is a comedic drama that follows David, a gay man, who moves back home to Sacramento to take care of his mother who is battling cancer. The film explores David's struggles with family relationships, grief, and his own identity.
Cheerful outlaw Charlie Boles leaves former partners Lance and Jersey and heads for California, where the Gold Rush is beginning. Soon, a lone gunman in black is robbing Wells Fargo gold shipments. One fateful day, the stage he robs carries old friends Lance and Jersey...and notorious dancer Lola Montez, coming to perform in Sacramento. Black Bart and Lance become rivals for both Lola's favors and Wells Fargo's gold.
Prop 8: The Musical is a satirical comedy musical that tells the story of the controversial proposition in California that banned gay marriage. The musical uses humor and music to critique the proposition and explore themes of love, equality, and politics. It features a star-studded cast and cleverly combines satire and social commentary to deliver its message.
A ship of women embarks on a voyage to California. Director R. G. Springsteen's 1953 adventure drama stars Vera Ralston, David Brian, Virginia Grey, Charles Winninger, Veda Ann Borg and Hope Emerson.
A Marine soldier and his loyal Border Collie, Duke, are separated after an accident. Duke goes on a heartwarming adventure to find his owner, overcoming obstacles with the help of new friends.
In California, a Mexican-American is falsely accused of killing the farmer he was working for after the racist farmer stiffed his immigrant employee with a bad check.
The Great Man's Lady tells the story of a biographer who recounts the life of a pioneer woman. From her early years as a young woman in Sacramento, California, to her tumultuous marriage and eventual success as a businesswoman, the film explores the joys and hardships of her journey. Along the way, she encounters love, loss, and a media frenzy that threatens to overshadow her accomplishments. This compelling drama showcases the indomitable spirit of a woman ahead of her time.
Jim Geiger, a retired forest ranger and amateur mountaineer, attempts to become the oldest American and first great grandfather to summit Mt. Everest, aged 68. His transformation from a weekend hiker to attempting one of the most extreme and physically demanding feats known to man is driven by a desire to prove that age is just a number. What ensued, however, forever changed Jim's life.
This celebration of African American women and their achievements features interviews with Angela Davis, June Jordan and Alice Walker. Within the context of the civil rights, Black power and feminist movements, the trio reassess how women such as Rosa Parks and Fannie Lou Hamer revolutionized American society. (IMDb)
By issuing marriage licenses to same gender couples, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom uproots the status quo and attempts to change the way the nation looks at life, love, and marriage.
A draftswoman, the sister of an aging, alcoholic pilot, secretly uses her brother's ideas to solve design problems for an experimental military plane in an attempt to save the company and salvage her brother's reputation.