Movies and TvShows featuring "social-decay" theme.
The Equalizer follows the story of a retired spy who becomes a vigilante, using his skills and resources to help those in need in New York City. With a dark past and a set of gadgetry and weaponry, he takes on criminals and fights for justice in a city plagued by urban decay and social decay. As an anti-hero with a tough-guy persona, he is a one-man army against organized crime and corruption.
The Jeremy Kyle Show, a reality TV talk show, addresses social problems such as domestic violence, exploitation, substance abuse, and more in a confrontational manner. The host, Jeremy Kyle, helps his guests confront their problems and find solutions.
Corporal Joe Bauers is chosen for a hibernation program but is forgotten. When he wakes up 500 years later, he discovers a dystopian world filled with moronic people. Joe must navigate this new society and find a way back to the past. Along the way, he encounters an idiocracy run by President Camacho and a corporation selling a sports drink called Brawndo. Joe's intelligence sets him apart from everyone else, leading him to become Vice President and work on improving society.
Rango, an ordinary chameleon, accidentally ends up in Dirt, a lawless outpost in the Wild West that is desperately in need of a new sheriff. When Rango discovers that the town's water supply is dwindling, he sets out on a mission to uncover the truth and save the town, while battling outlaws, mythical creatures, and his own identity crisis.
Bruce Wayne witnesses the murder of his parents and trains to become Batman to fight crime and corruption in Gotham. When he returns to the city, he must stop a secret society from destroying it.
Max Payne, a police detective, is determined to find the killer who murdered his wife and daughter. Along the way, he teams up with an assassin named Mona Sax to solve a series of murders in New York City. They face opposition from the police, the mob, and a powerful corporation. As Max unravels the truth, he becomes entangled in a web of corruption, violence, and betrayal.
In a future London, a gang leader named Alex and his companions engage in violence and crime. After being arrested, Alex undergoes an experimental aversion therapy. Upon release, he encounters one of his previous victims and faces the consequences of his past actions.
In The Stand, a deadly pandemic caused by a man-made superflu wipes out most of humanity. The survivors, drawn to either Mother Abagail, an elderly woman with supernatural powers, or Randall Flagg, a demonic figure, must choose between good and evil as they navigate a post-apocalyptic world. Set in various locations across the United States, the story revolves around the battle between the forces of light and darkness.
Former Police Sergeant Barnes becomes head of security for Senator Charlie Roan, a Presidential candidate targeted for death on Purge night due to her vow to eliminate the Purge. On Purge Night, while securing Charlie's home, Leo discovers a betrayal within their ranks. Leo guides Charlie to safety and they are rescued by Joe and Marcos. They are pursued by Purgers and must rely on the help of the Crips gang. They find refuge with the anti-Purge movement led by Dante Bishop. After a series of confrontations, Charlie wins the presidency and begins her plan to end Purge Night.
In 2022, the United States is ruled by the New Founding Fathers of America and every year, there is a 12-hour period called The Purge where all crime is legal. James Sandin, a wealthy salesman, sells security systems specifically designed for The Purge. During The Purge, James and his family become targets for a group of purgers. As they fight to survive the night, they realize they are becoming like the purgers themselves. In the end, they are saved by a bloody stranger who helps them escape. Despite growing discontent, The Purge will continue the following year.
In the year 2040, after surviving multiple Purge nights, a group of violent criminals decides to extend the Purge beyond its designated time, leading to a night of chaos and mayhem. In a desperate fight for survival, a Texan couple must join forces with a group of outcasts to escape the relentless killers.
Toby, a divorced father, and his ex-con brother Tanner rob banks to save their family ranch from foreclosure. Texas Rangers pursue them while Toby tries to break the cycle of poverty for his children.
In a world where people with superpowers are treated as second-class citizens, Connor Reed is struggling to support his ill mother. He turns to a life of crime, using his telekinetic abilities to assist in a series of heists. As the police close in and tensions rise, Connor must navigate a dangerous world of discrimination, poverty, and violence to protect his family.
A rookie cop in Detroit witnesses a murder committed by corrupt police officers. She becomes the target of the officers and must go on the run to expose the truth.
In a dystopian world plagued by social decay, an ex-cop turned car racer must participate in a gruesome car race where killing and violence are the norm. Set in the 1990s, this grindhouse series explores the crude humor and dark comedy of a car race for survival.
Fire Down Below is a 1997 movie that tells the story of an undercover agent who goes to a small town in Kentucky to investigate the illegal dumping of toxic waste by a mob boss. As he tries to gather evidence, he faces challenges from the local sheriff and the social decay caused by the toxic waste. With his martial arts skills, the agent seeks revenge and takes down the mob boss, protecting the town from further harm.
In How It Ends, a man named Will sets out on a journey to find and rescue his pregnant fiancée Samantha during an apocalyptic event. As they travel across the country, they encounter various obstacles and dangers, including natural disasters, social decay, and desperate survivors. Along the way, Will must confront his own fears and shortcomings as he fights to protect the woman he loves and ensure their survival.
A teen gang in South London, led by Moses, defends their block from an alien invasion. After encountering a small alien creature, they realize that larger, more dangerous aliens have invaded their neighborhood. They must come together and fight to protect their home and their lives.
In the near future, artificial organs can be bought on credit. Remy, a repo man, must make payments on his heart or face repossession. When his heart is repossessed, he teams up with a woman named Beth to clear their individual accounts and bring down the evil corporation behind the organ business. They go on a journey to destroy the corporation's mainframe and free everyone from their debts. It is later revealed that Remy is living in a dream state due to severe brain damage caused by his former partner, Jake.
In a dystopian future, a group of friends decides to carry out an armed robbery to escape their financial crisis. However, their heist attracts the attention of a relentless killer, leading to a deadly manhunt. As they navigate the dangerous urban setting, they must confront their fears and paranoia while fighting for survival.