Movies and TvShows featuring "self-discovery" theme.
Four ordinary kids search for their home planet after getting lost in the Star Wars galaxy.
In the year 2052, a nuclear war wipes out almost all of the Earth's population. The survivors are forced to live on a space station, but when resources start to run out, 100 juvenile prisoners are sent back to Earth to determine if it is livable. They find that Earth is not as uninhabitable as they were led to believe and must navigate a dangerous and mysterious new world.
How I Met Your Mother follows the story of Ted Mosby as he recounts to his children the events leading up to how he met their mother. Along the way, he and his friends navigate their careers, relationships, and personal growth in the vibrant city of New York.
The Wonder Years follows Kevin Arnold as he navigates the ups and downs of growing up, dealing with family, friends, school, and first love, against the backdrop of the changing times and societal issues of the 1960s and 1970s.
Barbie and Ken are living happily in their perfect world of Barbieland. When they have the opportunity to explore the real world, they discover the joys and challenges of living among humans.
Titans follows the adventures of a group of young superheroes as they come together to fight crime and discover their true identities and powers. Based on the DC Comics Teen Titans, the show explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and family. As they face various villains and navigate the challenges of being teenage superheroes, the team learns the importance of acceptance and teamwork.
That '70s Show follows a group of six teenage friends as they navigate the challenges of growing up in 1970s Wisconsin. The show focuses on their relationships, self-discovery, and humorous mishaps with plenty of witty dialogue and comedic situations. From basement hangouts to first jobs and romantic entanglements, these teenagers experience the highs and lows of teenage life in a small town.
Six Feet Under follows the lives of the Fisher family, who run a funeral home in Los Angeles. The show explores various themes such as family relationships, sexuality, and mortality, with a mix of comedy and drama.
Sophie, a young girl, is cursed by a witch and transformed into an old woman. She encounters a powerful wizard named Howl and seeks his help to break the curse. Along the way, she discovers the true nature of inner beauty and the power of self-discovery.
At the United States Navy's fighter weapons school, Maverick learns valuable lessons from a civilian instructor while competing to be the best pilot. He faces challenges, including a rivalry with Iceman and the death of his friend Goose. Despite his struggles, Maverick eventually regains his confidence and becomes a hero.
Former U.S. Army Captain Nathan Algren is hired to train the newly created Imperial Japanese Army, but he becomes trapped in a struggle between modernization and traditional samurai culture.
After landing the gig of a lifetime, a New York jazz pianist suddenly finds himself trapped in a strange land between Earth and the afterlife. In order to return home, he teams up with a cynical soul and embarks on a journey to find their purpose and spark. Along the way, they encounter lost souls, discover the true meaning of life, and learn to appreciate the little things. With newfound clarity, the pianist returns to his body and vows to live his life to the fullest.
Girls is a dramedy that explores the lives of four friends in their early twenties as they navigate the challenges of adulthood, relationships, and self-discovery. Set in New York City, the show delves into the struggles and triumphs of these young women as they face personal and professional obstacles.
Dr. Joel Fleischman, a young and arrogant doctor from New York City, is forced to work in a small town in Alaska as part of his medical school scholarship. He encounters eccentric characters, navigates the challenges of small-town life, and learns to appreciate the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
19 year old Isaiah Wright lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mother Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum – to step up or move out. Feeling the pull from his friends and the push from his mom, Isaiah is hired by Moore Fitness, unaware of how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and unexpected guidance from his new mentor, Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a greater purpose for his life.
Andy dreams of becoming the greatest pro wrestler of all time. Assuming the wrestler alias: "Fight Girl", Andy sets out into the bizarre and colorful Wrestling World, determined to make a name for herself.
In 1980s Italy, romance blossoms between a seventeen-year-old student and the older man hired as his father's research assistant. In the summer of 1983, somewhere in northern Italy, seventeen-year-old Elio Perlman (Timothee Chalamet) is living with his parents (Michael Stuhlbarg and Amira Casar). His father, a professor of archaeology, has a graduate student come every summer to help with his research, and this year's student, Oliver (Armie Hammer) arrives to stay with the Perlmans. Elio gives up his room so Oliver can stay in there. With not much else to do, the two begin spending time together, with Elio showing Oliver around. The cerebral Elio finds gregarious Oliver to be arrogant - he doesn't like him very much. When everyone is out sunbathing and playing volleyball, Oliver lightly massages Elio's shoulder, and he recoils at the touch. But as Oliver continues prodding the moody Elio to hang out, they develop a back and forth banter. Elio writes to himself that he was too harsh to Oliver at first, he thought Oliver didn't like him. One night in town, Elio and his friend Marzia (Esther Garrel) see Oliver dancing and kissing a local girl, Chiara. The DJ plays 'Love My Way,' and Elio joins the dancing - afterward, he and Marzia go swimming in the night. The next day, he tells Oliver he almost had sex with her. Elio becomes increasingly interested in Oliver, tagging along on an excavation to spend time with him. Elio's mother reads a story about a knight who is unable to tell a princess he loves her. 'Is it better to speak or to die?' asks the prince. On a trip into town, Elio, without saying it explicitly, lets Oliver know he has feelings for him. Oliver tells him to pretend he never said that. On the way home, Elio takes Oliver to a creek that he calls his place. After playing in the water, they lay out in the sun and share a kiss. Elio wants to keep going, but Oliver tells him they haven't done anything wrong yet and should leave it there. Elio begins wearing a Jewish star necklace just like Oliver's, but Oliver is seemingly nowhere to be found over the next few days, seemingly avoiding Elio. Elio begins spending more time with Marzia. She tells Elio she's worried he's going to hurt her. He assuages her, and the two finally have sex. Elio writes and throws out note after note to Oliver - he finally settles on 'can't stand the silence, need to speak to you,' and leaves it under Oliver's door. He gets a note back that says, 'grow up. I'll see you at midnight.' Elio has sex with Marzia again, and then that evening goes to see Oliver. The two finally sleep together. Oliver tells Elio, 'Call me by your name, and I'll call you by mine.' Elio calls Oliver Elio. Oliver calls Elio Oliver. The next day, Oliver goes into town, and Elio follows him. Oliver is happy they slept together, but doesn't want Elio to regret anything. He worries he might mess him up. Elio just wants to be with Oliver, he says. Later, Elio is eating a peach and uses it to masturbate with. He finishes in the peach and leaves it on the dresser. When Oliver finds him later, he realizes what happened and goes to playfully eat the peach when Elio bursts into tears. He doesn't want Oliver to go. They continue spending time together, getting closer and more and more intimate. Marzia comes by to look for Elio, wondering why he's disappeared on her. He can't provide any explanation, leaving her devastated. Oliver's last stop before leaving the country is three days working in Bergamo. Elio's parents think it might be nice for Elio to go with him, so Oliver says goodbye to the Perlmans and the two of them take a bus to Bergamo. Alone together, the two see the sights, go out in the evening, and get drunk. Oliver hears 'Love My Way' playing from a car and runs towards it, dancing to the song. Finally, Oliver has to leave, and the two have a long hug goodbye. Elio watches Oliver get on the train and leave, and calls his mother to come pick him up from the station. He cries during the car ride home. Back in town, he encounters Marzia. She tells him she isn't mad at him, and the two agree to always be friends. Mr. Perlman notices how sad Elio is, and tells him that what he had with Oliver was a truly special friendship - more than a friendship. He tells Elio not to cut himself off from his feelings to not feel grief because then you lose the ability to feel the kind of joy he felt with Oliver. He tells him he came close, but never had the kind of connection that they had. The following winter, snow is everywhere. Chanukah candles are lit and latkes (traditional potato pancakes) are being prepared for the holiday dinner. Elio answers the ringing phone: it's Oliver calling. They tell each other they miss each other, then Oliver shares his news: he's engaged. The Perlmans jump on the line to say hello but then leave Elio and Oliver to speak. Elio tells Oliver they know about them, Oliver guessed as much. He says they always treated him like one of the family, as a son-in-law. They call each other by their names one more time, and Oliver tells Elio he remembers everything. Elio goes and sits in front of the fireplace, eyes welling up with tears as dinner is about to be served.
Edward Scissorhands is a heartwarming story about a man-made creation named Edward, who has scissors for hands. Taken in by a suburban family, he discovers friendship, love, and acceptance. Despite initial fear and judgment from the townspeople, Edward's unique skills and compassionate nature win them over. However, when he is falsely accused and attacked, Edward is forced to retreat to his dark mansion. In the end, he is immortalized as a symbol of love and bringer of snow to the once-sterile neighborhood.
Knuckles embarks on a hilarious and action-packed journey of self-discovery as he agrees to train Wade as his protégé and teach him the ways of the Echidna warrior.
Violet Evergarden is a young woman who was raised for the sole purpose of becoming an Auto Memory Doll, a profession that involves writing heartfelt letters for individuals who are unable to express their emotions. After the war is over, Violet embarks on a journey to discover the meaning behind her own feelings and experiences. Through her encounters with various clients, she learns about love, loss, and the power of words.