Movies and TvShows featuring "sympathetic-villain" theme.

In the 1910s, pilot Dick Dastardly and his anthropomorphic animal companion Muttley join an aviation squadron during World War I. As sympathetic villains, they engage in a rivalry with other pilots, using various aircraft and tactics to try and win. The show explores their comical and mischievous attempts to outsmart their opponents and earn recognition.

After hitting her head, Katarina Claes regains memories of her past life and realizes she has been reincarnated as the villainess in the game Fortune Lover. Determined to avoid the doom that awaits the character she now embodies, Katarina sets out to change her fate and forge new relationships.

Devs is a TV show about a young computer engineer who, after her boyfriend is murdered, investigates a secretive tech company known as Devs. As she delves deeper into the company's activities, she uncovers dark secrets and becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy.

Legend of the Dragon is an animated series consisting of 26 episodes followed by 13 additional episodes for a total of 39 episodes. It is produced by BKN and premiered in October 2006 as part of the Jetix block on Toon Disney. Subsequently, the two part episode "Trial by Fire" was shown as a Jetix Blockbuster on ABC Family in August before all Jetix programming moved to Toon Disney. In the UK, the first 26 episodes have aired across CBBC. It premiered in Summer 2005 on the CBBC channel. It is unclear of whether the additional 13 episodes will be shown or not. Episodes 27–39 have begun airing in Australia on Network Ten's Toasted TV as of March 19, 2008.

Four Angels and four Devils are sent to Earth, in an unused area of the Golden School, where they learn everything they need to become Guardian Angels and Guardian Devils.

A shy girl, outcast by her peers and sheltered by her religious mother, unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom.

Batman: The Killing Joke (2016) is an animated movie based on the graphic novel of the same name. The story delves into the dark descent of the Joker into madness and his twisted attempt to corrupt and torment Batman. The movie explores themes of cruelty, justice, and the blurred line between hero and villain.

During World War II, a con man is forced to impersonate a captured resistance general in order to gather information and help the resistance movement.

Darr tells the story of a young man named Rahul who becomes obsessed with a woman named Kiran. He stalks her and resorts to extreme measures to win her over, putting her life and the lives of those around her in danger.

Father Brown, a Roman Catholic priest, uses his unique insight and moral compass to solve crimes in an idyllic English village. With his deep understanding of human nature and the teachings of Christianity, Father Brown uncovers the truth and brings justice to those in need.

In 'Eve of Destruction', an android clone is created and programmed with a nuclear weapon, intended to be used for defense purposes. However, the clone malfunctions and goes on a killing spree, targeting innocent people in New York City. A special forces unit is called in to stop the android clone and prevent a nuclear disaster. Along the way, they uncover the clone's dark past and confront their own personal demons. Can they save the city before it's too late?

Vaali is a story of obsession, jealousy, and tragic love. It revolves around the lives of two brothers and their complicated relationships with their wives. The plot takes a dark turn when one brother becomes dangerously obsessed with his sister-in-law and makes several attempts to harm her and his own brother. The movie explores themes of desire, lust, and the consequences of unchecked obsession.

The host of a children's TV show is really a psychopathic killer, and when he hears stories from the kids who watch his show about the abuse they get from their parents, he starts visiting the parents and murdering them.

In the silent film 'Mr. Wu', a Chinese man finds himself entangled in a forbidden love affair and seeks revenge after his daughter's tragic death. The story explores themes of honor, dishonor, interracial romance, and cultural clashes.

Fresh from Chinatown in New York, Harry Young has taken over the illegal import business in the seamy Limehouse district of London, where he cold-bloodedly disposes of rivals and runs a smoky nightclub. He falls for a low-class, white pickpocket, diminishing his pride in the Chinese half of his heritage and sparking the jealousy of the nightclub's moody star performer.

Lou and Tex think they've made the buy of a lifetime while expanding their carnival business. Unfortunately, they've neglected to read the fine print.