Movies and TvShows featuring "successor" theme.
A former Roman General named Maximus seeks vengeance against Commodus, the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery. Maximus fights his way as a gladiator and gains popularity, eventually leading him to face Commodus in an epic duel. In the end, Maximus defeats Commodus and restores Rome to a Senate-based government.
When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind. As they explore their grandfather's farmhouse, they find his ghost traps and uncover a portal to the evil dead in a nearby mine shaft. With the help of their new friends, they must use their grandfather's ghostbusting equipment to capture the ghosts and stop an ancient evil from being resurrected. Along the way, they reconcile with their grandfather and join forces with the original Ghostbusters to save the town and the world.
An old stately inn stands in the heart of Seoul. It may be old, discolored, and weathered, but Nakwon Inn exudes old-world charms. As the typical cold uneventful winter comes to an end at the inn, guests start to arrive one by one as if each had promised to be present. Strangely and coincidentally, each one of them repeats Never Twice as they enter. The truth is, they all have a fateful reason to be there. What could have brought these individuals together? And what do they all have in common considering their long-term stay, assigned room numbers, gender, age, and hometown? The real reason for coming to Nakwon Inn unfolds.
It seems like a fairy tale story. Plucked from obscurity by the legendary actress Chigusa Tsukikage, 13-year-old Maya Kitajima is given the chance of a lifetime and the opportunity to study at a legendary acting school. She'll also find an archrival, however, and Ayumi Himekawa is as determined to be the greatest actress of her generation as Maya is. To succeed, each girl must conquer every acting challenge placed in front of her and then push even further as they aim for the same ultimate goal: the role of the Crimson Goddess in the play of the same name, a part created by Chigusa herself. All the world is the stage as the ultimate dramatic rivalry begins in the original anime classic.
Lin Dong, a child from a small village isn't favored by his clan. By chance, Lin Dong obtains a mysterious artifact that is coveted by many clans in the martial world. Because of this artifact, Lin Dong is approached by many people of different clans and is forcibly involved in various events of the martial universe
When a young boy named Kyuta runs away from his home, he stumbles upon a world of beasts where he meets Kumatetsu, a grumpy creature who becomes his unlikely father figure. As Kyuta trains to become Kumatetsu's disciple, he discovers the importance of family, friendship, and strong bonds. Together, they navigate the challenges of a magical world and learn valuable life lessons along the way.
Amidst a legacy of family feuds, a kind-hearted young woman, Rong Hua, crosses paths with the mysterious Nalan Yue while searching for a powerful healing artifact. As they fall in love, they uncover a deep history of revenge linking their families. With a new threat rising and Nalan Yue battling a dark power within, the two must fight to overcome the past and protect their future together.
In the ruthless criminal underworld of South Korea, an undercover cop finds himself torn between duty and loyalty when he is tasked with infiltrating a powerful crime syndicate. As he climbs the ranks and forms close relationships with the gangsters, he must navigate the dangerous politics and betrayals that come with his double life.
Kimba is a young ambitious lion cub who takes his father's place as emperor of the jungle when is father is killed by poachers. Even though his father's fate was met by the hands of humans, Leo is one of the few animals in the Jungle that doesn't fear or feel hatred toward humans. He is not alone either, he is guided by friends of his father to help create the best animal kingdom there can be.
The story revolves around a young woman named Mei, who was rescued as a young girl by someone calling himself her "butler." With only a vague memory, though, the experience seems like just a dream. But one day, after her parents' accidental death, he appears: Rihito comes from a line of outstanding butlers, and he has been appointed to serve her! Now her ordinary life has completely flipped, as she discovers that she's actually the heiress to a fortune, and is forced to transfer to St. Lucia Girls' Academy, where all the students have butlers! As a result, her childhood friend Kento decides to enroll in a butler school so that he can stay close to her.
Sekigahara is a movie set in 17th-century Japan during the Battle of Sekigahara. It follows the story of a samurai who becomes a spy in order to help his master succeed in the battle. Along the way, he encounters ninjas, a Japanese girl, and experiences betrayal and alliances.
The Line is a gripping action movie set on the US-Mexico border. It follows a CIA agent who poses as a priest to infiltrate a Mexican drug cartel. He faces dangerous obstacles, including assassins, strip clubs, and the complexities of the drug trade. The plot takes unexpected twists and turns, leading to a surprising ending.
In Green Lantern: First Flight, test pilot Hal Jordan is chosen by the Green Lantern ring to become the first human member of the intergalactic police force known as the Green Lantern Corps. As he begins his training, Jordan discovers a deep conspiracy and must prove his worth as a Green Lantern. Alongside other Lanterns like Sinestro and Kilowog, he battles against the evil forces threatening the universe.
After a breakup, a young American woman named Abby is stranded in Tokyo and becomes fascinated with ramen. She finds herself in a ramen noodle restaurant where she asks for a job as an apprentice to the strict ramen master, Maezumi. As Abby immerses herself in the world of ramen, she faces challenges such as the language barrier, cultural differences, and her own self-doubt. With resilience and determination, Abby gradually becomes a skilled ramen chef, and in the process, finds love and self-discovery.
The patriarch of a bickering family announces his retirement, stirring competition about who will succeed him as a leading practitioner of Noh theater, his granddaughter or grandson.
Happy and accomplished, Ellias becomes the new artistic director of a famous French Haute Couture house. When he learns that his father, whom he has not seen for many years, has just died of a heart attack, Ellias goes to Quebec to settle the estate. The young creator will discover that he has inherited much worse than his father's fragile heart.
In the film Fiesta, a twin sister poses as her brother in order to fulfill his dreams of becoming a famous musician. Along the way, she must navigate a complicated web of relationships and confront her own identity.
Akane is the youngest of three daughters for Soun Tendo. Her father Soun Tendo runs a dojo for martial arts. Akane hopes to carry on her father's dojo into the distant future. Meanwhile, Akane has been selected to marry Ranma, the son of her father's long time friend Genma. Akane and Ranma's relationship has developed into a love and hate relationship. Also, Ranma isn't your typical boy. While on a training journey Ranma fell into the Spring of the Drowned Girl and now changes into a women whenever cold water is splashed on him. Warm water will allow him to revert back to a male. Problems arise when Akane's father declares that the successor to their dojo must be a male. Now, Akane and Ranma (being a man only half of the time) must find a secret spring that can cure him of his curse.
Emma Fielding, a female archeologist, finds herself caught in a web of deceit as she investigates a murder, uncovers blackmail, and navigates a romantic triangle. With her expertise, she must unravel the secrets hidden beneath the surface to bring the culprits to justice.
A behind-the-scenes look at November 22, 1963 from the unique perspective of Lyndon Johnson. On his pivotal first day as President, Lyndon Johnson is put to the test as he contends with the jarring transfer of political power and the daunting challenge of securing the trust of a devastated nation. From new details about when JFK really died, to the truth behind LBJ's Oath of Office photo on Air Force One, this special uncovers an unfamiliar story born out of one of the most crucial days in American history