Movies and TvShows featuring "street-gang" theme.
Sons of Anarchy follows the members of SAMCRO (Sons of Anarchy Motorcycle Club, Redwood Original) as they navigate the dangerous world of motorcycle gangs, gunrunning, and the complexities of brotherhood. Led by president Jax Teller, the club deals with rival gangs, law enforcement, and internal power struggles, all while facing the moral dilemmas and consequences of their criminal actions.
Joker is a dark and gritty character study that explores the descent of a mentally troubled comedian named Arthur Fleck into becoming the iconic supervillain known as the Joker. Set in the gritty and chaotic streets of Gotham City in the 1980s, Arthur struggles with his own inner demons and the societal decay around him. As he faces humiliation, rejection, and a series of unfortunate events, Arthur's psychological torment transforms him into the criminal mastermind who wreaks havoc and terrorizes the city.
Black Lightning follows the story of Jefferson Pierce, a retired superhero known as Black Lightning. After hanging up his costume and mask, Pierce becomes a high school teacher and principal in the city of Freeland. However, he is forced to return to crime-fighting when a local gang threatens his daughters' safety. Using his superhuman abilities to control electricity, Black Lightning must navigate the challenges of balancing his dual identities while protecting his family and the community from various threats.
Durarara!! is set in the city of Ikebukuro, where different urban legends and youth subcultures coexist. The story follows several characters and their interconnected lives as they get involved in the mysterious happenings in the city. From street gangs to medical experiments, Durarara!! delves into the complexities of city life.
Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko meet and fall in love during their summer vacation. When they discover they're now in the same high school, they try to rekindle their romance. Danny tries to protect his cool image, causing Sandy to storm off. With the help of their friends, they eventually reconcile and confess their feelings for each other at the school dance. Despite obstacles and misunderstandings, Danny and Sandy end up together, flying off into the sky in Danny's car.
Your Honor is a gripping TV show that follows the story of a respected judge whose life takes a dark turn when his son is involved in a hit-and-run accident that leads to a murder investigation. As he tries to protect his son, he finds himself tangled in a web of corruption, organized crime, and deceit. With the legal system against him, he must navigate through dangerous alliances and make unimaginable sacrifices to keep his family safe.
After witnessing her parents' murder, a young girl in Bogotá grows up to be a stone-cold assassin. She seeks revenge against the drug lord responsible for her parents' death, and sets out on a mission to bring him down. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and employs her skills as an assassin to overcome them.
In the slums of Rio, two kids' paths diverge as one struggles to become a photographer and the other a kingpin. Chickens are being prepared for a meal. A chicken escapes, and an armed gang chases after it in a Favela called the Cidade De Deus ('City of God'). The chicken stops between the gang and a young man named Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues), who believes the gang wants to kill him. A flashback traces Rocket, the narrator, back to the late 1960s. In the 1960s, the Favela is a newly built housing project far from the center of Rio De Janeiro, with little access to electricity and water. Three impoverished, amateur thieves known as the 'Tender Trio' - Shaggy (Jonathan Haagensen), Clipper (Jefechander Suplino), and Goose (Renato De Souza) - rob and loot business owners; Goose is Rocket's brother. The thieves split part of the loot with the citizens of the city and are protected by them in return...
Jimmy, a young rapper from Detroit, faces numerous challenges as he tries to kickstart his music career. Along the way, he navigates through personal relationships, confronts his own insecurities, and battles against a rap group called The Leaders of the Free World. With determination and self-discovery, Jimmy overcomes his obstacles and ultimately finds the confidence to pursue his dreams of becoming a successful artist.
A disgruntled, prejudiced Korean War veteran seeks redemption when a Hmong teenager tries to steal his Gran Torino. Through their interactions, the man learns about empathy and forms an unexpected bond.
In a post-apocalyptic Neo-Tokyo, a biker gang member gains powerful psychic abilities, becoming a threat to the city. A teenager and his friends, along with a group of psychics, must stop him.
In South Central Los Angeles, three young men, Tre, Doughboy, and Ricky, navigate the challenges of growing up in a crime-ridden neighborhood. Tre seeks to succeed academically and avoid the allure of gang culture, while Doughboy becomes involved in drug dealing and Ricky pursues a football scholarship. The film explores themes of racial inequality, drugs, sex, and gang violence, leading to a tragic event that forces the characters to confront violence in their community.
Bruce Almighty is the story of Bruce Nolan, a news reporter who is unhappy with his life. He is given the chance to have all of God's powers and uses them in selfish ways, causing chaos. He realizes the error of his ways and learns the importance of selflessness and love.
Once Upon a Time in America is a crime drama movie that takes place in New York City during the 1920s and 1960s. It follows the life and death of a group of gangsters and explores the corruption of the mafia. Through a nonlinear timeline, the film delves into themes of regret, lovesickness, and memories. Based on a novel, it depicts the coming-of-age of the protagonists, the rise of organized crime during prohibition, and their eventual downfall. The story explores themes of betrayal, friendship, and loyalty, as well as the impact of violence and power on individuals and society.
Bound by Honor follows the lives of three Mexican-American friends in East Los Angeles as they navigate the dangerous world of gangs, crime, and prison. Loyalties are tested, friendships are pushed to the limit, and the characters are forced to make difficult choices to survive.
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.
The Warriors, a street gang, are falsely accused of assassinating a respected gang leader. They must fight their way from the Bronx to their home turf on Coney Island to prove their innocence and survive. As they navigate through various gang territories and face numerous challenges, they discover that every gang in the city is after them.
City of Men follows the lives of two best friends, Ace and Wallace, as they navigate the violent and poverty-stricken slums of Rio de Janeiro. Facing challenges such as street gangs, drug dealing, and crime bosses, the boys must also confront their own coming-of-age journey while trying to escape the cycle of poverty.
John McClane and a Harlem store owner are targeted by German terrorist Simon in New York City, where he plans to rob the Federal Reserve Building. A massive bomb explodes in a department store, causing chaos in the city. Simon demands that McClane wear a racist sign and go to Harlem. McClane is rescued by a store owner and the two are forced to follow Simon's challenges to prevent more bombs from detonating. As they unravel Simon's plan, they discover he is the brother of a criminal McClane killed years ago. Simon steals gold from the Federal Reserve and plans to destroy the tanker carrying it. McClane and the store owner manage to stop Simon and his men, saving the city and recovering the stolen gold.
Romeo, a young boy in 19th century Italy, forms a strong bond with the Black Brothers, a group of chimney sweeps. Together, they navigate through challenges such as class differences, arson, and poverty while forming valuable friendships.