Movies and TvShows featuring "simple-man" theme.

The lives of the residents of the fictitious village of Lansing in Upper Bavaria.

Forrest Gump, with an IQ of 75, narrates his life story from the 1950s to the '70s. Raised in Alabama, he meets Jenny and they have parallel lives. Forrest excels in running, goes to college, enlists in the army, becomes a war hero, learns ping-pong, reunites with Jenny, starts a shrimping business, becomes a wealthy man, and eventually marries Jenny. They have a son and live a happy life until Jenny's death.

When a peaceful settlement on the edge of a distant moon is threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, Kora, a mysterious stranger living among the villagers, assembles a small band of warriors from different worlds to make an impossible stand against the Mother World and ensure the survival of the settlement.

Ed is an ordinary guy who agrees to have his life filmed and broadcast 24/7 on television. As his life becomes a media sensation, he struggles with invasion of privacy, relationships, and the price of fame.

In this comedy, a man on vacation in Europe gets mistaken for a criminal and finds himself involved in a dangerous adventure. Along the way, he encounters car chases, drug smuggling, and a diamond heist. With the help of a manicurist and a stuttering gangster, he must navigate his way through the chaos and clear his name.

Set in 1944 Berlin, this film follows a detective's investigation into a series of murders as the city is being bombed. Inspired by true events, the detective soon realizes that the killer may be someone close to him, leading to a thrilling and suspenseful race against time to uncover the truth and stop the murders.

Set in 19th-century Japan, The Twilight Samurai tells the story of a samurai named Seibei who is struggling to make ends meet as a single father and widower. When he is drawn into a conflict between his duty as a samurai and his love for a childhood sweetheart, he must navigate the complexities of feudal Japan's rigid social structure.

An amnesiac uncovering horrifying secrets about his life.

Banana Joe, a simple man from a jungle village, becomes a bouncer in a Latin American town. He faces challenges when dealing with corrupt police officers, crooked businessmen, and a mafia boss. His journey takes him through various comedic situations, including showering with clothes on, surveying, falling on a cactus, and jumping out of a window. In his quest for justice, Banana Joe joins the army and goes through basic training, ultimately becoming an army deserter and ending up in prison as a prisoner. With his slapstick comedy style and determination, Banana Joe takes on the obstacles thrown at him and tries to bring down the corrupt forces he encounters.

Superstar is a comedy movie that tells the story of a common man who suddenly becomes famous and experiences the craziness of the entertainment industry. The movie explores themes of fame, media hype, and the price of fame.

For six hundred years Sweden had controlled most of Finland until the war with Russia that ended in 1809, when Finland became a Grand Duchy of the Russian Czar. This period drama is set during that early 19th-century war and focuses on one of its heroes, Sven Tuuva. Sven is a decent yet not too brilliant soldier, and his exploits are partly balanced here by the charms of a compatriot.

Tony Rome, a private detective in Miami, is hired to investigate the murder of a rich man's daughter and the theft of a valuable jewel case. As he delves deeper into the case, Tony uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal in the city's underworld.

Cardboard Boxer follows the story of a homeless man who finds himself caught in the world of underground fighting. As he fights to survive and make a better life for himself, he also seeks redemption and a sense of purpose.

Marvellous follows the life of Neil Baldwin, an overweight and intellectually disabled man who defies expectations and finds success in various unconventional roles.

The Given Word is a powerful drama set in Northeast Brazil, exploring themes of religion, faith, and class struggle. The story revolves around a simple man who promises to carry a cross to a local shrine, embarking on a journey that tests his beliefs and exposes the harsh realities of his community.

In Best Laid Plans, a simple man with an intellectual disability forms an unlikely friendship with a petty criminal. Their bond leads them to discover hidden money, which sets off a chain of events involving theft, underground fighting, and danger. As the stakes rise, their friendship is put to the test, forcing them to confront their own limitations and make difficult choices.

Garage is a comedy-drama film about a simple-minded garage attendant who befriends a teenager and faces loneliness and isolation in a rural setting. The film explores themes of friendship, misfits, and the struggles of small-town life in Ireland.

A 3rd remake of the film based on the play by Teuvo Pakkala. Tells the story of the lumberjack group and how the lives of villagers and lumberjacks intertwine. Many loving couples are formed between jacks and village girls. At the same time, the farm of Pietola and the house matron, Katri is coveted by malicious Rättäri. He owns the IOU papers for Pietola and tries to get Katri using the IOU as blackmail.

Private Ivan Chonkin finds himself entangled in humorous and absurd situations while serving in the military during World War Two. From contending with bureaucracy and false accusations to dealing with spies and sadistic superiors, Chonkin navigates through a series of comedic mishaps and shows his resilience in the face of adversity.

After being cryogenically suspended in 1962, a man wakes up 29 years later in 1991. He discovers a repressive society and tries to adapt to the changes while reconnecting with his past.