Movies and TvShows featuring "teenage-runaway" theme.
Rodney Alcala was a killer in the midst of a killing spree when he brazenly took part in, and won a date on, the popular TV game show 'The Dating Game.'
The Kings of Summer is a coming-of-age story about three teenage friends who decide to run away from home and spend their summer building their own house in the woods. Along the way, they face various challenges, including friendship troubles, family issues, and the struggles of growing up. It's a heartfelt and humorous exploration of the complexities of teenage life and the bonds of friendship.
In The Jazz Singer, a young Jewish man named Jakie Rabinowitz wants to break free from his family's restrictive traditions and follow his passion for jazz singing. Despite his father's disapproval, Jakie leaves home and embarks on a journey to become a successful performer. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and conflicts, including struggles with his identity, conflicts with his domineering mother, and the pressure to conform to societal norms. Ultimately, Jakie must confront his own fears and make difficult choices that test his loyalty to both his family and his dreams.
Two teenage girls in search of freedom, friendship, and belonging run away from their troubled lives with a misguided plan of traveling to Syria.
Flickering Lights tells the story of a gang of small-time criminals in Denmark who decide to quit their lives of crime and start a restaurant. However, their past catches up to them and they find themselves involved in more criminal activities. With dark humor and unexpected twists, this movie explores themes of friendship, redemption, and the consequences of violence.
Pastoral: To Die in the Country is a surreal and psychedelic drama set in Japan. The movie follows a teenage runaway who seeks solace in an abandoned house in the countryside. As he navigates through his own memories and fantasies, he confronts themes of death, coming-of-age, and the complex dynamics of mother-son relationships.
Everybody Dies But Me follows the story of a teenage girl in Moscow whose life takes a dark turn as she becomes involved in underage drinking, drug use, school violence, and teenage turmoil. She forms close bonds with her friends and navigates the challenges of family relationships while dealing with the pressures of school and society. Based on a true story, this melodrama explores themes of love, friendship, and the harsh realities of teenage life in Russia during the 2000s.
One & Two is a drama/fantasy/thriller movie about two siblings who possess superhuman abilities and are trapped on a remote farm by their domineering father. As they struggle to escape and uncover dark family secrets, they must confront their own brother-sister dependency relationship and face the challenges of rural life.
A struggling lawyer in New Jersey becomes a high school wrestling coach to a troubled teenager, forming a unique bond. Together, they navigate through money problems, family issues, and the challenges of the wrestling team.
In 'The Paradine Case,' a defense lawyer is drawn into a difficult murder trial when he takes on the case of a woman accused of killing her wealthy husband. As he delves deeper into the details, he becomes entangled in a web of lies, deceit, and hidden desires.
A homeless teenage girl named Sarah agrees to participate in a sleep study to earn money, but she begins experiencing vivid and terrifying nightmares. As she delves deeper into her dreams, she realizes that they might not be dreams at all, but rather a gateway to a hidden reality. Sarah must uncover the truth behind the experiments before she loses her sanity.
Broken Blossoms tells the story of a Chinese man who falls in love with a young girl trapped in a dysfunctional relationship with her abusive father. Set in London, the film explores themes of racism, xenophobia, and doomed love. It is a silent film that portrays the tragic consequences of intolerance and the power of compassion.
God, You’re Such a Prick is a heartwarming comedy-drama about a teenage girl who discovers she has cancer. Determined to find her estranged father, she embarks on a road trip with a German exchange student she meets. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of their journey, encountering love, drama, and comedy along the way.
A young band from Norway set out on a journey across the country to attend the National Championship of Rock in a race against time, the police and their parents.
Girl Lost: A Hollywood Story tells the tragic tale of a teenage girl in Los Angeles who becomes ensnared in the dangerous world of prostitution. She must navigate the perilous streets and face the harsh realities of life as a sex worker, all while trying to escape and build a better future for herself.
Born Innocent is a controversial drama that follows the story of a teenage girl who is sent to a brutal juvenile detention center. She must navigate the sadistic environment while dealing with abusive peers, corrupt prison workers, and a female prison gang. The film depicts the brutality and violence faced by the protagonist, including rape and torture. Through the story, it highlights issues of abuse, violation, and the struggle for survival in a corrupt system.
A gifted classical pianist, fueled by poverty, Wladiziu Valentino Liberace was already playing with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the age of 17. Through a variety of his highs and lows, chaptered in TV-style format, Liberace's life from his early years through his death are chronicled.
Mouth to Mouth follows a teenage girl who becomes a part of a cult and embarks on a journey across Europe, struggling with abuse, drug addiction, and homelessness.
Young lovers Mari and Atsushi elope to the Big City that is Tokyo, unfortunately when they run out of money, both need to make some harsh choices. Mari stumbles upon selling ‘Party Tickets’ (for Swingers parties to be exact…), before being drawn into the sex industry to make ends meet. Meanwhile, Atsushi becomes a ‘Scout Man’ – effectively a recruitment agent for the sex industry (i.e. procuring young women for nude modelling, porn movies etc.). The consequences of their respective decisions will ultimately take it’s toll on their young lives.
In this 1970s drama, a teenage girl finds herself trapped in a luxurious mansion, where she is subjected to various forms of oppression and mistreatment. She becomes a human pet, held captive by a domineering woman, in a world of white slavery and violence. The film explores themes of captivity, misogyny, and exploitation.