Movies and TvShows featuring "self-pity" theme.
Where Hope Grows is a drama film that follows a former professional baseball player named Calvin Campbell. Calvin's life takes a turn when he meets Produce, a grocery store clerk with Down syndrome. Through their friendship, Calvin finds hope and redemption as he learns valuable life lessons and discovers the power of unconditional love.
Sarah, a teenager with a vivid imagination, must embark on a treacherous journey through the Labyrinth to save her baby brother, who has been taken by the Goblin King. Along the way, she encounters strange creatures, makes new friends, and learns important lessons about love, bravery, and growing up.
Rio Bravo is a western drama set in the 1880s. The story follows a sheriff who must protect a small town from a gang of criminals. He enlists the help of a drunk ex-lawman and a young gunslinger, forming an unlikely trio. As they face various obstacles, including conflicts among themselves and with the gang, they must rely on their loyalty and skills to maintain law and order.
Cherry follows the journey of a young man who enlists in the army as a medic, experiences the horrors of war in Iraq, and becomes addicted to drugs. He then turns to a life of crime, robbing banks to support his addiction and struggles with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Grossly overweight yet good-hearted professor Sherman Klump takes a special chemical that turns him into the slim but obnoxious Buddy Love. Sherman falls in love with Carla, a chemistry graduate student. However, his alter ego Buddy begins to take over and uses Sherman's work to impress a wealthy alumnus. Buddy's aggressive behavior and womanizing ways cause problems, and Sherman must fight to regain control of his body and prove himself to Carla and the others.
Jolana (18) is an object of her step-father's desire. She is unable to cope, especially when her own mother turns a blind eye. Those events are heavily paid for when she finds herself working in a brothel. Her inability to cope raise a question: What is it she actually wants? Are her dreams of escaping really better than the reality she finds herself in?
After a car accident leaves him disfigured, a man's life takes a dark turn as he navigates love, jealousy, virtual reality, and the blurred lines between dreams and reality.
Ron Kovic, a young and patriotic boy, enlists in the Marine Corps and goes on to serve in the Vietnam War. After a series of traumatic experiences, including the accidental shooting of a fellow Marine and becoming paralyzed, Ron becomes disillusioned with the war and his country. He returns home to a society that has forgotten about its Vietnam veterans and becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist.
Lemon tells the story of a man named Isaac who is facing a series of personal and professional challenges in his life. From his failing acting career to his strained relationships with family and friends, Isaac navigates through a series of awkward and hilarious situations as he searches for meaning and purpose.
The Passion of Anna follows Andreas Winkelman, a man who becomes entangled in a web of confusion and despair as he grapples with his own identity and the tumultuous relationships in his life. Set in Sweden, the film explores themes of depression, loss, domestic violence, and isolation. Through a series of surreal and haunting events, Andreas is forced to confront his deepest fears and desires, ultimately leading to a profound existential crisis.
State Fair follows the journey of a family as they attend the annual state fair in Iowa. Along the way, they experience romance, hijacked trucks, livestock shows, and compete in various competitions. This musical film showcases the joys and challenges of fair life, while highlighting the deep connections between people and the love they find amidst the excitement.
Ricki, a rock star, abandons her family to pursue her music career. However, when her daughter faces a crisis, Ricki must return home and face the consequences of her choices. Through music and personal struggles, she tries to reconnect with her family and find redemption.
After the death of his wife, a shy concert pianist named Charlie tries to build a new life for himself by working as a pianist in a bar. However, his past catches up with him when his criminal brothers show up and bring danger to his doorstep. Charlie must navigate the world of organized crime while trying to protect his new love interest from harm.
An animated TV program that follows the life of an overworked and underpaid TV producer and her crewmates who work on a daytime talk show.
The Fire Within tells the story of a man in the midst of a midlife crisis who contemplates suicide as he feels trapped in a world of emptiness and meaninglessness. Through his interactions with old friends, doctors, and an affair, he confronts his fears and existential despair, ultimately leading to a moment of self-discovery and acceptance.
Simon Axler, an aging stage actor, is in the midst of a personal crisis. His career is on the decline, his wife has left him, and he is contemplating suicide. Seeking redemption, Simon embarks on a tumultuous love affair with a much younger woman.
An AIDS-stricken woman becomes a leader in the struggle to educate people about the disease and its prevention.
After a car accident leaves him stranded in his car during a mudslide, a man must use his instincts and find a way to survive while facing various challenges and dangers.
23 Blast is based on the true story of Travis Freeman, a high school football player who becomes blind and must learn to navigate the challenges that come with his disability. With the support of his friends, family, and coach, Travis proves that determination and perseverance can overcome any obstacle.
Moonlight Serenade follows the journey of a troubled jazz musician who finds hope and inspiration in an unlikely place. After losing his job and hitting rock bottom, he discovers a chance at redemption through his passion for music and the power of love. With the support of his friends and the healing power of music, he learns to confront his inner demons and find his true purpose.