Movies and TvShows featuring "tall-tale" theme.
In Big Fish, a son tries to separate fact from fiction in his dying father's life. His father, an entertaining storyteller, has always told tall tales that the son believed until he realized they were lies. When his father falls ill, the son travels to his hometown to reconnect and uncover the truth about his father's life. Through a series of flashbacks, the son learns about his father's larger-than-life adventures, including encounters with a witch, a giant, a circus, and a mermaid. Ultimately, the son learns to accept his father for who he is and cherish the stories that have defined their relationship.
An anthology series that showcases various mythical characters and incidents throughout history.
John Henry, an African-American railway worker from the 1860s, becomes a legendary figure when he challenges a powerful steam-powered racing machine in a man versus machine battle. This tall-tale of strength, determination, and folklore captures the spirit of John Henry as he fights for his pride and the rights of his fellow workers.
Long Weekend follows the story of a struggling writer and a psychiatrist who meet and fall in love during a weekend getaway. They navigate through their individual struggles and find solace in each other's company. As they explore their relationship, they also confront past traumas and overcome personal obstacles. With a mix of comedy and romance, this movie takes the audience on an emotional journey filled with ups and downs.
Will Penny, an aging cowboy, takes a job on a cattle ranch where he meets and falls in love with a married woman. He must confront a gang and protect his love interest.
As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me follows the incredible journey of a German soldier who escapes a Siberian labor camp and embarks on an epic trek to return home. Facing numerous obstacles and dangers along the way, he must rely on his resourcefulness and determination to survive.
When their caring doctor is framed for murder, a group of psychiatric patients must go on the run to prove his innocence. As they navigate the streets of New York City, they encounter hilarious misadventures and unexpected challenges.
Travis and his sister, Whitney, visit their grandparents for the summer and fall through a magical portal which transports him to the world of American hero Paul Bunyan and his big, blue, talking ox, Babe.
When a lesbian couple inherits an antique sword, they find themselves caught up in a conspiracy theory involving a pawnshop, drug abuse, and a civil war relic. With their lives in danger, they must navigate a series of dangerous encounters to uncover the truth.
When a young boy overhears a plot to kidnap his school principal, no one believes him except for his teacher. With the help of his best friend, he becomes a secret agent to stop the conspiracy and save the school.
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan is a 1998 action comedy film about two lookalike men who impersonate police officers. Bade Miyan (played by Amitabh Bachchan) and Chote Miyan (played by Govinda) are both facing their own troubles and decide to pretend to be police officers to get out of them. However, their impersonations land them in hot water as they get involved in a series of hilarious situations. The movie also features music and dance sequences, adding a musical element to the plot.
In Paul Bunyan, the legendary hero embarks on an adventure to save a small town from deforestation and the destruction of its charming one-room schoolhouse. Alongside his trusted companion, Babe the Blue Ox, Paul Bunyan battles against a powerful chainsaw-wielding machine and uses his strength to protect the town's cherished traditions. With stunning animation and heartwarming moments, this film brings the tall-tale of Paul Bunyan to life, capturing the spirit of American folklore.
Baron Münchhausen, known for his outrageous and mythical tales, embarks on a series of adventures including encounters with giants, magical rings, and a hot air balloon.
Axe Giant: The Wrath of Paul Bunyan is a horror movie about a group of friends who go on a camping trip in the woods. Little do they know, they are about to encounter the wrath of the legendary lumberjack, Paul Bunyan. As they navigate through the forest, they are hunted down by a giant, axe-wielding monster. The friends must fight for their lives and find a way to escape the terrifying creature.
In 'Larceny,' a con man named Rick Jarrett is framed for murder when he is found with a dead body in his hotel room. Determined to clear his name, Rick embarks on a thrilling journey to find the real killer and bring him to justice. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and dangerous situations, all while trying to stay one step ahead of the law. With time running out, Rick must rely on his wit and cunning to unravel the truth and prove his innocence.
In 1970s Malaysia, an English teacher and a young boy team up to rescue the boy's kidnapped father from a group of terrorists.
In the industrial landscape of Russia, a mysterious and violent world unfolds. Through a series of surreal conversations in a bar, an old woman recounts tales of her past as a prostitute and the deaths she has witnessed. The film challenges traditional narrative structure and explores themes of industrialization, postmodernism, and the emptiness of the human experience.
While on vacation in Sweden, a young woman tells a friend about the sexy escapades she's been involved in back in the U.S. Footage from this R-rated comedy later ended up in the 3-D softcore film THE CHAMBER-MADES (1972) and the hardcore film PASTRIES (1975).
Uncle Tom tells the blood curdling story of how the evil Simon Legree tried to foreclose on Tom's simple log cabin. (Uncle Tom's Cabaña is a 1947 American animated short film directed by Tex Avery. The short is a parody of Uncle Tom's Cabin, and is Avery's second parody of the novel, the first being Uncle Tom's Bungalow in 1937 while at Warner Bros. Cartoons)
The Gabby Hayes Show is a general purpose western television series in which the film star and Roy Rogers confidant, George "Gabby" Hayes, narrated each episode, showed clips from old westerns, or told tall tales for a primarily children's audience.