Movies and TvShows featuring "small-town-america" theme.

Resident Alien follows the story of an alien who crash-lands on Earth and takes on the identity of a small-town doctor while trying to blend in with humans. As he struggles to complete his mission, he forms unexpected friendships and gets entangled in the town's quirky mysteries.

Little Fires Everywhere follows the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and an enigmatic mother and daughter who upend their lives. The story explores the weight of secrets, the nature of art and identity, the ferocious pull of motherhood – and the danger in believing that following the rules can avert disaster.

In 1952, a massive storm hits Cape Cod and two oil tankers are split in half, leaving the crews stranded. The coast guard station sends out a tiny lifeboat, the Pendleton, with four young men on board to try and save the survivors. With treacherous conditions and limited resources, they must navigate their way through the storm to perform one of the greatest rescues in coast guard history.

Wonder Boys is a comedic drama that follows the story of a college professor and writer named Grady Tripp as he grapples with a severe case of writer's block and navigates complex personal relationships. Set in a small town in America during the winter, the plot revolves around Grady's struggles with his manuscript, his complicated teacher-student relationship, his extramarital affair, and his encounters with various eccentric characters. Through themes of literary ambition, personal indecision, and coming-of-age, Wonder Boys offers a heartfelt exploration of creativity and relationships.

A writer and war veteran, who is also an alcoholic, returns to his small Indiana hometown. He gets caught in a scandalous affair and must confront his troubled past.

During the Cold War, a Russian submarine crew runs into trouble and ends up stranded in a small New England town. The miscommunication and culture clashes between the Russians and the townspeople result in hilarious situations and misunderstandings.

In the small town of Star City, Arkansas, a trio of criminals from Los Angeles are on the run after a drug deal gone wrong. The town's police chief and his rookie partner must navigate the twists and turns of the investigation to catch the dangerous killers.

Inherit the Wind is a movie based on a stage play that depicts the infamous Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925. The story revolves around the clash between religious fundamentalism and the teaching of Darwin's theory of evolution in schools. A small town is caught in a media frenzy as renowned attorney Henry Drummond defends a schoolteacher accused of violating a state law that forbids the teaching of evolution. The trial becomes a symbol of the battle between faith and reason.

Macabre (1958) tells the story of a small town plagued by a series of brutal murders. As the body count rises, a detective must unravel the mystery before more lives are lost. The investigation takes a dark turn as hidden secrets are revealed and the true evil lurking in the town is exposed.

The Gypsy Moths follows a group of skydivers and their experiences in a small town in Kansas, USA. As they prepare for a Fourth of July skydiving exhibition, the film explores their personal struggles, dysfunctional marriages, existentialism, and the impact of their actions on the community. The story takes a dark turn when one of the lead characters dies in the middle of the story, leading to revelations of adultery, betrayal, and the consequences of their choices.

Andy Hardy, a teenager in a small town in America, gets infatuated with his teacher and experiences confusion and despair as he navigates through his teenage crush. Along the way, he also deals with family relationships, courtroom drama, con men, and a marriage proposal.

Stars in My Crown tells the story of a minister who brings hope and healing to a small Southern town through his faith and kindness. Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, the film explores themes of racism, faith versus science, and community life. With the help of his adopted son, a doctor, and his loyal dog, the minister faces challenges such as typhoid fever and contaminated water, while also contending with a lynch mob and land rights disputes. Through it all, he maintains his belief in the power of love and compassion.

Bim (Buck Jones) seems to be his town's biggest loser, but when he takes a needy 13-year-old boy named Bill (George Stone) under his wing, it seems there may be some hope for Bim. After learning about Bill, a young teacher, Mary (Helen Ferguson), whom Bim secretly adores, helps get the young boy into school. And when Bim then helps Mary repay a loan, defaulted on by shifty boyfriend (William Buckley), it becomes evident that Bim can reform. As the plot in this captivating film twist and turns, the stakes get higher, the action gets more intense and hope for Bim bounds upward.

In a small Southern town in the United States, a black sheriff fights against racial prejudice and tries to maintain peace amidst growing tensions.

The Human Comedy follows the coming-of-age journey of a teenage boy in a small town during World War II. With the backdrop of the war, the boy experiences loss, love, and the realities of life. Through telegrams and letters, the boy becomes entwined with the lives of soldiers and their families, discovering the true meaning of bravery and resilience.

Based on the true story of '60s thrill-killer Charles Schmidt ("The Pied Piper of Tucson"), Skipper Todd (Robert F. Lyons) is a charismatic 23-year old who charms his way into the lives of high school kids in a small California town. Girls find him attractive and are only too willing to accompany him to a nearby desert area to be his "girl for the night." Not all of them return, however. Featuring Richard Thomas as his loyal hanger-on and a colorful assortment of familiar actors in vivid character roles including Barbara Bel Geddes, Gloria Grahame, Edward Asner, Fay Spain, James Broderick and Michael Conrad.

In a small town, the hippie faction often clashes with the mainstream. To settle their differences, the hippie "freaks" take on the town police "pigs" in a football game. On opposing sides of the fence are Frank, the police sergeant, and his son Neal. Also at odds are Neal and one time friend Doug, a returned Vietnam Vet who has joined the police force, who is also protective of his younger sister who prefers the hippie element. To make things even more intense, Mickey South, who has fled to Canada to avoid the war, returns to play for the Freaks football team. Tensions mount and all are challenged as the climax of the film approaches.

When an aspiring dancer moves to a small town on the East Coast, she joins a dance team and competes in a contest, facing challenges with cliques, mean girls, and a demanding teacher. Along the way, she navigates personal relationships with her mother, brother, and new friends.

Rural sage Scattergood Baines (Guy Kibbee) shows big-city newsman how to solve a mystery.

In the small town of Indiana in the 1910s, a small-town girl navigates through her engagement, family relationships, and a holiday romance amidst the backdrop of World War One. With a mixture of musical numbers, comedic moments, and heartwarming scenes, this movie captures the essence of small-town life and the challenges of love and relationships during the holiday season.