Movies and TvShows featuring "social-isolation" theme.

Travis Bickle, a Vietnam War veteran, becomes a taxi driver in New York City. Lonely and disturbed, Travis becomes infatuated with a campaign volunteer named Betsy. As Travis's mental state deteriorates, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with the city's moral decay and decides to take violent action. His obsession with saving a child prostitute leads him on a path of bloodshed and chaos. Ultimately, Travis's irrationality resurfaces, leaving his sanity in question.

In the forests of the Pacific Northwest, a father devoted to raising his six kids with a rigorous physical and intellectual education is forced to leave his paradise and enter the world, challenging his idea of what it means to be a parent. Ben Cash, his wife Leslie and their six children live in the Washington wilderness. Ben and Leslie are former anarchist activists disillusioned with capitalism and American life, and chose to instill survivalist skills, left-wing politics, and philosophy in their children - educating them to think critically, training them to be self-reliant, physically fit and athletic, guiding them without technology, demonstrating the beauty of coexisting with nature and celebrating 'Noam Chomsky Day' instead of Christmas. Leslie is hospitalized for bipolar disorder and eventually dies by suicide. Ben learns that Leslie's father Jack plans to hold a traditional funeral and burial, even though Leslie wished to be cremated. They argue over the phone and Jack threatens to have Ben arrested if he attends the funeral. He initially decides not to go and prevents his children from doing so, but then changes his mind, leading his children on a road trip into life outside the wilderness. The family briefly stays at his sister Harper's house. She and her husband try to convince Ben that his children should attend school to receive a traditional education; Ben argues that his children are better educated than Harper's own children. Ben arrives at Leslie's funeral with his children and reads her will, which instructs her family to cremate her and flush her ashes down the toilet. In response, Jack has Ben forcibly removed. Ben's children also start doubting their father and his parenting skills. His son Rellian accuses Ben of failing to treat Leslie's mental health. His son Bodevan accuses his father of failing to equip them for the real world by setting them up for a rude awakening when they grow up and shows him college acceptance letters from Ivy League schools for which Leslie had helped him apply. Rellian wants to live with his grandparents, who want to take custody of them. When Vespyr tries to climb into a window to 'free' Rellian from his grandparents, she falls from the roof and narrowly avoids breaking her neck. Ben, shocked and guilty, allows Jack to take his children. Although they have bonded with their grandparents, the children decide to follow Ben again when he departs. The children honour Leslie's wish and convince Ben to help them, exhuming her corpse, burning it in a self-made pyre and flushing her ashes down an airport toilet. Bodevan then leaves the family to travel through Namibia, while the rest settle on a farm. The final scene is the family around the kitchen table with their father, waiting for the school bus to arrive.

The Social Dilemma is a thought-provoking documentary that explores the dark side of social media and its effects on individuals and society as a whole. It delves into the rise of surveillance capitalism, the manipulation techniques employed by social media platforms, and the ethical concerns surrounding targeted advertising and data mining. Through interviews with former employees of major tech companies, the film sheds light on the impact of these platforms on mental health, privacy, and democracy.

In 'Dogtooth,' a controlling father keeps his three adult children prisoner in their family compound, depriving them of contact with the outside world. He manipulates and abuses them, enforcing strict rules and punishments for bad behavior. The children engage in bizarre rituals and believe false information about the world outside. However, as tensions rise and events unfold, one of the siblings decides to escape, leading to a dramatic climax.

In the midst of a zombie invasion, a man finds himself alone in his apartment. As he tries to survive the chaos, he documents his experiences through talking to the camera and texting. With no cell phone signal and limited resources, he must find a way to stay alive.

After giving up all of his worldly possessions, a man’s choice to stay at home and worship God brings him face to face with his demons… and his neighbors.

In a dystopian future, a man and woman who are infected with a disease that suppresses emotions begin to fall in love, challenging the strict rules of their collective society.

A 16-year-old girl named Claudia spends her first summer after her mother's death at a secluded house in the countryside. There, she meets another girl named Grace, and they form a deep connection and explore their feelings for each other. Through their friendship and shared experiences, Claudia experiences a journey of self-discovery, love, and overcoming fear.

A young man who has grown up in captivity and surrounded by books goes outside for the first time.

Excision follows the story of Pauline, a socially isolated and emotionally unstable teenager who aspires to become a surgeon. Pauline's obsession with surgery, her troubled relationship with her mother, and her own hormonal and physical changes lead her down a dark and disturbing path. As Pauline navigates her way through her fantasies, she discovers the harsh realities of life and the consequences of her choices.

In 'Safe,' a suburban housewife in 1987 Los Angeles begins to suffer from an unexplained illness. As her condition worsens, she becomes convinced that she is being poisoned by her environment and seeks refuge in a health retreat. However, her search for safety and answers only deepens her isolation and paranoia.

Former child star, Baby Jane, takes care of her paralyzed sister, Blanche, but their relationship is filled with jealousy and physical abuse. As their mental illness worsens, Jane's dark side is revealed, leading to murder and a twisted plot of revenge.

Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution is a documentary that follows a group of teenagers with disabilities who attend a summer camp in the 1970s. The camp becomes a catalyst for the disability rights movement, as the campers fight for equal rights and accessibility. Through their activism and protests, they challenge societal norms and push for legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The film showcases their journey of overcoming adversity, building self-esteem, and advocating for a more inclusive society.

The Boy in the Plastic Bubble tells the story of a teenage boy named Tod Lubitch, who suffers from severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) and is forced to live his life in a specially constructed environment. Tod yearns to experience the outside world and falls in love with his next-door neighbor. As he navigates the challenges of his illness and the limitations it imposes on his life, Tod must also confront societal expectations and find his place in the world.

A brilliant but twisted surgeon, haunted by the guilt of causing his daughter's disfigurement, kidnaps young women and attempts to graft their skin onto his daughter's face. As his obsession spirals out of control, his sinister experiments become increasingly gruesome. Can his daughter find a way to escape her father's madness?

Little Man Tate tells the story of a seven-year-old boy named Fred, who displays exceptional mathematical abilities and is considered a child prodigy. As his intelligence becomes more evident, Fred's mother struggles to balance her desire for her son to lead a normal childhood with providing him with the educational opportunities he needs. The movie explores themes of rejection, classism, and the challenges faced by gifted children in society.

Locked out of the school art room, a creative non-binary teen named Frog grapples with anxiety as they seek a new place to eat lunch. Imagination blurs with reality in this hybrid work of live action and animation about finding a place to belong.

Demons of the Mind is a gothic horror film that delves into the dark secrets of a dysfunctional aristocratic family, including incestuous relationships and murderous tendencies. The story follows a teenage girl who becomes trapped in a manor filled with madness and isolation, as her doctor tries to uncover the family's sinister secrets.

A World Apart follows the story of a 13-year-old girl living in Johannesburg, South Africa during the apartheid era. She witnesses the struggle for freedom and equality as her mother becomes involved in the anti-apartheid movement. Through friendship and personal growth, the girl navigates the challenges of living under house arrest and dealing with an absent father, all while yearning to make a difference in her country.

The Passion of Anna follows Andreas Winkelman, a man who becomes entangled in a web of confusion and despair as he grapples with his own identity and the tumultuous relationships in his life. Set in Sweden, the film explores themes of depression, loss, domestic violence, and isolation. Through a series of surreal and haunting events, Andreas is forced to confront his deepest fears and desires, ultimately leading to a profound existential crisis.