Movies and TvShows featuring "semi-autobiographical" theme.
Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino. What starts as jealousy transforms when Fujino realizes their shared passion for drawing.
After losing his mother during the war, young Mahito moves to his family's estate in the countryside. There, a series of mysterious events lead him to a secluded and ancient tower, home to a mischievous gray heron. When Mahito's new stepmother disappears, he follows the gray heron into the tower, and enters a fantastic world shared by the living and the dead. As he embarks on an epic journey with the heron as his guide, Mahito must uncover the secrets of this world, and the truth about himself.
Shameless is a dark comedy TV show that follows the lives of the Gallagher family, a dysfunctional group of individuals living on a housing estate in Manchester. The show explores themes of poverty, self-destruction, and family problems, while also incorporating humor and melodrama. It revolves around Frank Gallagher, an alcoholic father, and his six children who often find themselves in various scams and absurd situations. The show provides a raw and raunchy portrayal of working-class life in Northern England.
Daniel, a bullied teenager, moves to Los Angeles and befriends a martial arts master who teaches him karate.
Sophie reminisces about a vacation with her father, exploring the joy and sadness of their relationship. As a child, Sophie treasures their time together, but as an adult, she grapples with the reality of her father's struggles outside of fatherhood. Through memories real and imagined, Sophie tries to understand the man her father was and the man he became.
Inseparable best friends AJ and Moose decide to run the local pool's snack shack after their plan to sell home-brewed beer goes down the drain. Things take a turn when they meet Brooke, an effortlessly cool lifeguard who puts their big plans, and friendship, at risk.
Nora and Hae Sung, two deeply connected childhood friends, are separated when Nora's family emigrates from South Korea. After two decades, they are reunited and must confront their past, love, and the forces of destiny.
Minari tells the story of a Korean-American family who moves to a small farm in Arkansas in the 1980s. The family faces various challenges as they try to achieve their version of the American Dream. The film explores themes of family relationships, cultural assimilation, and the pursuit of hope and fulfillment.
Jimmy, a young rapper from Detroit, faces numerous challenges as he tries to kickstart his music career. Along the way, he navigates through personal relationships, confronts his own insecurities, and battles against a rap group called The Leaders of the Free World. With determination and self-discovery, Jimmy overcomes his obstacles and ultimately finds the confidence to pursue his dreams of becoming a successful artist.
A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe and spend one night together in Vienna. They roam around the city, talking openly about love, life, and religion. They feel a romantic connection and share a passionate kiss at sunset. They admit their attraction but know they won't see each other again. Before parting, they agree to meet in six months at the same place.
In a near future, Theodore Twombly develops a deep connection with an advanced operating system named Samantha. As their relationship grows, Theodore is forced to confront the complexities of love, relationships, and the nature of human connection.
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.
In Platoon, Chris Taylor, a young American soldier, joins the infantry in Vietnam and is torn between two sergeants - one good and one evil. As he witnesses the brutality of war, he begins to question the mission and the nature of man in conflict.
In 1980 Queens, New York City, Jewish-American Paul Graff becomes friends with rebellious African-American classmate Johnny. Paul's journey of self-discovery and pursuit of his artistic aspirations in the face of racial inequality and societal expectations is at the heart of this deeply personal coming-of-age story.
A 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy discovers the world of skateboarding, explores his own identity, and learns about the meaning of maternal love. The boy, Didi, breaks away from the expectations of his traditional family and finds a sense of freedom and self-expression on the skateboard. Through this journey, he also learns about love, friendship, and the complexities of growing up in a multicultural society.
Feel Good is a comedy-drama TV show that follows the story of a female stand-up comedian named Mae, who is struggling with addiction and attempts to navigate her whirlwind romance with her new girlfriend. It explores themes of love, addiction, and self-discovery.
Titus is a dark comedy TV show that follows the life of Christopher Titus, a comedian, as he navigates through the challenges of his dysfunctional family and troubled household. From dealing with a deadbeat dad and psychiatric patients to smoking marijuana and hot rods, Titus explores the dark and often absurd aspects of family dynamics.
Get Rich or Die Tryin' follows the story of Marcus, a young African American man who becomes a successful rapper after growing up in a dangerous neighborhood plagued by drugs and violence. Facing various challenges including the loss of loved ones, Marcus navigates the ruthless world of the drug trade and gangland crime while striving to build a better future for himself and his community.
Curiosa is a biographical drama set in Paris in the 1890s, following the story of a woman exploring her sexuality through erotic and nude photography. The film delves into the complexities of relationships, sexual tension, and the exploration of desires. Inspired by a true story, it offers a unique perspective on love, passion, and the boundaries of societal norms.
Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth. Sammy's journey is filled with creativity, emotion, and the complexities of family dynamics.