Movies and TvShows featuring "stroke-of-fate" theme.

Wendy and her friends escape a roller-coaster crash but soon realize that Death is coming for them. As they try to stay alive, they uncover clues about Death's design and have to outsmart fate. With each passing moment, tension rises as they are hunted down one by one.

Maggie, a waitress who is determined to become a boxer, convinces Frankie, a skeptical coach, to train her. Despite their initial differences, they develop a close bond as Maggie proves herself in the ring. However, tragedy strikes when Maggie suffers a spinal cord injury that leaves her paralyzed. As she faces the challenges of her condition, Maggie asks Frankie to help her end her life. Torn by his moral dilemma, Frankie ultimately fulfills Maggie's wish and reflects on their journey together.

The story revolves around Scottish writer J.M. Barrie and his bond with the widowed Sylvia Llewelyn Davies and her sons, who serve as the inspiration for his famous play Peter Pan. Barrie becomes a fatherly figure to the boys, incorporating their imaginative antics into the play. Despite objections from his wife and Sylvia's mother, Barrie's friendship with the family grows. He eventually stages Peter Pan, which becomes a massive success. After Sylvia's death, Barrie is entrusted with the care of her sons, fulfilling her wishes.

In the 1800s, Captain Ahab becomes obsessed with seeking revenge on a white whale, Moby Dick, who had maimed him. As Ahab leads his crew on a perilous journey, their ship faces treacherous waters and encounters other challenges. The story explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the destructive consequences of single-minded pursuit.

Shadowlands is a movie based on the true story of the love affair between esteemed author C.S. Lewis and American poet Joy Davidman. The film explores their blossoming relationship, which is tested when Joy is diagnosed with terminal cancer. It delves into themes of love, loss, faith, and the power of literature.

The Son's Room is a 2001 drama film that explores the emotional trauma experienced by a family after the death of their son in a scuba diving accident. The film takes place in Italy and delves into themes of grief, guilt, and the impact of the loss on the family dynamics. It follows the father, who is a psychoanalyst, as he tries to come to terms with the tragedy and find a way to cope with his own emotional trauma. The film also explores the relationships between the family members and their struggle to find harmony amidst the calamity that has befallen them.

After a chance encounter with a widow, a man realizes the importance of seizing opportunities and overcoming fear.

Bollywood/Hollywood is a comedic drama about a wealthy Indian man who hires a Canadian escort to pretend to be his fiancee in order to appease his family. As they navigate the complexities of their fake relationship, cultural clashes and comedic situations arise. This film explores themes of tradition, deception, and the importance of family.

A female interior designer in Portland, Oregon has a stroke of fate when a job promotion leads her to a liar and a scheming woman. Along the way, she encounters various coincidences and ends up finding love in unexpected places.

'37' is a sensual intense journey into the life of a young man. Marc is surfer and lives his life into the day. But everything changes. After many strokes of fate he dreams of turning back time... And he is searching for a new beginning. Set in a global context of the changing environment and climate '37' will be an open journey from loss to loving life.

As three women deal with tough times in their romantic relationships, they learn to take control of their personal lives and stand up for themselves.