Movies and TvShows featuring "self-defense" theme.
In a post-apocalyptic future, survivors must navigate a world overrun by undead. They face constant threats of violence, revenge, and murder as they try to rebuild their lives and communities. The story follows their struggles for survival, the conflicts within isolated communities, and the friendships formed amidst the chaos. The survivors must confront evil villains and find ways to protect themselves and their communities. Hope, fear, and the will to survive drive the characters as they search for safety and a sense of normalcy in a world filled with chaos and death.
In 'Far from Las Vegas,' a man finds himself caught up in unplanned pregnancies, self-defense scenarios, and awkward encounters with his in-laws. With a mix of comedy and drama, this show explores the ups and downs of relationships and the challenges of everyday life.
Bitten is a TV show about Elena Michaels, a female werewolf who tries to balance her life as a photographer in New York City while also dealing with her secret life as a member of a werewolf pack in Ontario, Canada. She faces challenges such as fighting crime, solving murders, and navigating her relationships.
"Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap" or Through It All is a Philippine drama that aired on GMA Network we was aired on July 30, 2007 and ended November 9, 2007 under the wing of Sine Novela. This series was the third installment of Sine Novela. The original movie was released back in 1984 by Viva Films and stars Chrstopher De Leon, Hilda Coronel, Gloria Romero, Eddie Garcia, Michael De Mesa and Amy Austria. The series was aired internationally, with a two-week delay, from August 13, 2007 until November 23, 2007 on GMA Pinoy TV. From January 11, 2012 until March 26, 2012 GMA Life TV aired its English dubbed version, with the title "Through It All".
A detective, Danny Rourke, searches for his missing daughter who was abducted three years ago. He discovers a secret government program and must unravel the mystery to find her. Along the way, he encounters hypnotists, a rogue operative, and a stolen weapon. With the help of a fortune-teller and a hacker, Rourke taps into his own hypnotic abilities to stop his enemies and uncover the truth. In the end, he reunites with his daughter and destroys the Division to secure their freedom.
Two churchgoing couples enjoy small town family life in Texas - until somebody picks up an axe.
In 2022, the United States is ruled by the New Founding Fathers of America and every year, there is a 12-hour period called The Purge where all crime is legal. James Sandin, a wealthy salesman, sells security systems specifically designed for The Purge. During The Purge, James and his family become targets for a group of purgers. As they fight to survive the night, they realize they are becoming like the purgers themselves. In the end, they are saved by a bloody stranger who helps them escape. Despite growing discontent, The Purge will continue the following year.
John Rambo, a former member of an elite United States Army Special Forces unit, is forced to flee into the mountains and fight back against a cruel sheriff and his deputies. As the situation escalates, Rambo uses his military training to outsmart and disable his pursuers. The film explores themes of war, post-traumatic stress disorder, abuse of power, and the struggles of a Vietnam War veteran in civilian life.
Now and Then, Here and There follows the story of Shu, a young boy who is transported to a dystopian world where water is scarce and war is constant. He must navigate the dangerous landscape and face numerous challenges in order to survive and find his way back home.
Caliphate (2020) is a thrilling TV show that follows the lives of a group of women involved in a terrorist plot in Sweden. The show explores themes of radicalization, family dynamics, and counter-terrorism efforts by the Swedish Security Service. As the plot unfolds, viewers are taken on a suspenseful journey filled with unexpected twists and turns.
Candy Montgomery is a 1980s housewife and mother who did everything right. When the pressure of conformity builds within, her actions scream for just a bit of freedom--until someone tells her to shush--with deadly results.
After his wife is brutally murdered, a man named Paul Kersey becomes a vigilante, taking matters into his own hands to seek justice. He embarks on a mission to bring down criminals and avenge his wife's death, becoming a one-man army against crime.
Thelma and Louise, two friends, go on a road trip that takes a dark turn when Thelma defends herself from a would-be rapist. Now on the run from the law, they find themselves involved in a series of dangerous encounters and form a deep bond as they navigate the consequences of their actions.
A punk rock band called The Ain't Rights witnesses a murder at a neo-Nazi skinhead bar and is forced to fight for their lives. With the help of a fellow victim, they navigate the dangerous underground world of the skinheads and try to find a way to escape.
In New Orleans, Celeste Wood takes a gun manufacturer to court for her husband's death. Jury consultant Rankin Fitch uses illegal practices to manipulate the jury. Juror Nicholas Easter has a hidden agenda with his girlfriend Marlee to offer Fitch the verdict he wants for a price. Fitch orders Easter's apartment raided, but Marlee counters by getting one of Fitch's jurors removed. The cat and mouse game continues as Marlee raises her price and Fitch's witness blows up on the stand. Easter asks jurors to review the case, and Fitch pays Marlee the ransom. The gun manufacturer is found liable and Fitch is confronted by Easter and Marlee. Eventually, the $15 million ransom will go to the town of Gardner, Indiana.
In 1935 Paris, struggling actress Madeleine Verdier, who has just been acquitted of murder, faces new challenges as she becomes the prime suspect in the killing of a famous producer. With the help of her lawyer roommate, Madeleine must prove her innocence and uncover the truth behind the shocking murder.
In 'Case 39,' a social worker named Emily Jenkins saves a 10-year-old girl, Lilith Sullivan, from her abusive parents. As Emily investigates the case further, she begins to suspect that Lilith is not an ordinary child but is possessed by a supernatural entity. As Emily fights to protect Lilith, she becomes entangled in a dangerous battle between good and evil.
When a woman takes her adventurous yet cautious mother on a trip to Ecuador, they get kidnapped. Trapped in the Amazon jungle, they must confront agoraphobia, a tapeworm, and special ops in order to escape.
In Fuzz, a Boston police detective and his partner must track down a master criminal who is causing terror in the city. As they uncover a web of extortion, blackmail, and violence, they must go undercover to stop the criminal's reign of terror. With hilarious moments and unexpected twists, Fuzz is a must-watch for fans of action-comedies.
Days of Heaven follows a young couple who pose as siblings and work as seasonal laborers on a wealthy farmer's Texas farm. The story takes place in the early 20th century and explores themes of love, jealousy, and class differences. As the couple becomes entangled in a love triangle, tensions rise and tragic events unfold against the backdrop of the beautiful wheat fields and the changing seasons.