Movies and TvShows featuring "small-town-life" theme.
Dennis the Menace follows the adventures of a mischievous young boy named Dennis Mitchell and his humorous interactions with his next-door neighbors, the Wilsons. From getting into trouble with his pet frog, escaping laugh-track situations to causing havoc in small-town life, Dennis always manages to bring laughter and chaos wherever he goes.
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.
Eureka is a small, seemingly normal town hidden in the Pacific Northwest. However, it is anything but ordinary. It is a secret community of geniuses working on advanced scientific experiments. Sheriff Jack Carter finds himself constantly dealing with the strange occurrences and eccentric personalities that come with living in Eureka.
A guardian angel is sent to Earth to stop a man from killing himself. The angel shows the man what his life would have been like if he had never existed, helping him realize the impact he has had on others.
All Creatures Great & Small (2020) follows the adventures of James Herriot, a young veterinarian who moves to the rural Yorkshire Dales in the 1940s. He faces the challenges of caring for a variety of animals, forming relationships with the locals, and navigating the intricacies of small-town life.
In Fear Street: 1666, a small town is plagued by a curse that dates back to the 17th century. As the town faces a series of tragic events, a group of teenagers must uncover the dark secrets and put an end to the curse before it destroys everything they hold dear.
In the quiet town of Centerville, the dead begin to rise from their graves due to polar fracking, causing chaos and terror for the residents. As the zombies feast on the living, the town's police force, including a police officer named Ronnie, try to protect the remaining survivors and find a way to stop the zombie apocalypse.
Set in the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution, Cranford follows the lives of the residents of a small English town. The arrival of the railroad and the changing social and economic landscape disrupt their traditional way of life, leading to class differences and conflicts. The series explores themes of love, friendship, and the challenges faced by the townspeople as they navigate the evolving world around them.
Impastor is a TV show about a small-time crook who steals the identity of a gay Lutheran pastor in a small town. He must navigate the challenges of being a fake pastor while also dealing with his own personal issues.
In Spirit Untamed, a young girl named Lucky forms a bond with a wild horse named Spirit. Together, they navigate the challenges of small-town life and embark on an adventure filled with friendship and self-discovery. As Lucky learns to trust Spirit, she also learns valuable lessons about family, love, and the power of resilience.
In The Peanuts Movie, Charlie Brown embarks on a quest to show that he has what it takes to be a winner and win the affection of the Little Red-Haired Girl. Along the way, he experiences friendship, love, and the challenges of growing up in a small town.
Paradise is a small town in California during the 1890s. The story revolves around the lives of the townspeople, including a marshal, children, a gunfighter, a banker, and various family relationships. It explores themes of friendship, orphanhood, small-town life, and Native American culture.
A Yale law student heads back to his Appalachian hometown and reflects on his family's history, unearthing painful memories of love, addiction, and resilience.
Morimura Aiko is a junior high school student who is short for her age. Her father went on a yacht ten years ago and his whereabouts remained in obscurity. Her mother, a designer for hats, left for Paris, leaving Aiko in the care of her uncle, Mr Fujinami. Aiko had a pet dog, Papi, but it died in a car accident. Around the same time, another dog, Spank, appears before her. Having gone through so many unfortunate events in her life, Spank's presence begins to brighten up Aiko's life and put a smile on her face.
Set in 19th century rural Japan, Empire of Passion follows an ill-fated love affair between a woman and a younger man, resulting in a spiral of guilt, despair, and insanity. When rumors of the affair start spreading, the husband becomes consumed with jealousy and seeks revenge, leading to tragic consequences. Directed by a cult director, this atmospheric film explores themes of adultery, desire, and the consequences of unfaithfulness.
In the 1980s, a couple moves into a small town and experiences strange occurrences in their new haunted house. As their troubled marriage worsens, dark secrets come to light, leading to a chilling climax.
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.
Splendor in the Grass is a melodramatic film about unrequited love, sexual repression, and the challenges faced by two high school sweethearts in 1920s Kansas, where their relationship is tested by family pressure, social norms, and personal struggles. It explores themes of forbidden love, coming-of-age, and the pursuit of happiness amidst societal expectations.
In "The Rookie," a high school science teacher from Texas causes a stir when he makes a deal with his students: if the high school baseball team makes the playoffs, he will try out for a major league baseball team. Against all odds, he ends up fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a professional baseball player.
Norby is an American sitcom television series that aired from January 5 until April 6, 1955 on NBC in color. RCA's color system wasn't used until the fall of 1954. This is the first color show that I'm aware of.