Movies and TvShows featuring "tension" theme.

Number 96 was a popular Australian soap opera set in a Sydney apartment block. Don Cash and Bill Harmon of the Cash Harmon Television production company, produced the series for Network Ten, which requested a Coronation Street-type serial, and specifically one that explored adult subjects. The premise, original story outlines, and the original characters were devised by David Sale who also wrote the scripts for the first episodes and continued as script editor for much of the show's run. The series proved to be a huge success, running from 1972 until 1977. Number 96 was so popular it spawned a feature film version, filmed in December 1973. Number 96 was known for its sex scenes and nudity, somewhat risque at the time, and for its comedy characters. The series was the first Australian soap opera to feature an openly gay character.

The Good Wife is a legal drama that follows Alicia Florrick, a lawyer who returns to work after her politician husband is involved in a sex and corruption scandal. She navigates the world of law while balancing her career and family, facing challenges and opportunities along the way.

As Harry, Ron and Hermione race against time and evil to destroy the Horcruxes, they uncover the existence of the three most powerful objects in the wizarding world: the Deathly Hallows.

Sound! Euphonium follows the story of Kumiko Oumae, a high school girl who decides to join her school's music club and help revive it. Along the way, she forms friendships with her fellow club members and learns the true meaning of dedication and teamwork.

Crash Landing on You is a romantic drama TV show that tells the story of a South Korean heiress who accidentally paraglides into North Korea and falls in love with a North Korean military officer. They navigate through the challenges of their forbidden love and the tense inter-Korean relations, facing obstacles such as their different backgrounds and the risks involved in their relationship. The show explores themes of love, fate, and the power of true connection.

A bank executive is faced with a terrifying situation when he receives a bomb threat while driving his children to school. The threat warns that his car will explode if they stop and get out, leaving him with a difficult decision to make.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom takes place in Chicago in the 1920s and follows the story of Ma Rainey, a Black singer, and her band members during a recording session. The movie delves into the tensions, struggles, and discrimination faced by the characters, covering themes like racism, music, and the pursuit of bigger dreams. It also touches upon topics such as the rape of a mother, homosexuality, and the African-American experience.

In the aftermath of the mysterious death of their youngest brother, three siblings find their lives in turmoil and chaos.

In 1999, a retired legal counselor writes a novel based on an unresolved homicide case and his unrequited love. The story follows the investigation of a brutal rape and murder in Buenos Aires in 1974. As the counselor, along with his alcoholic assistant and a new lawyer, dig deeper, they uncover leads and eventually catch the killer. However, justice is short-lived as political violence and corruption release the murderer. The counselor's friend is killed, and he goes into self-imposed exile. Years later, he discovers that the widower of the victim has been keeping the murderer chained in his home for over 24 years, seeking his own form of justice. With closure, the counselor rekindles his love and finally responds to his former superior's feelings.

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? is a quiz game show that premiered in 1998. Contestants answer a series of progressively difficult multiple-choice questions in order to win a cash prize of one million dollars.

Hostages (2013) is a dramatic TV show that revolves around a renowned surgeon, Dr. Ellen Sanders, whose family is held captive by a rogue FBI agent who demands that she assassinate the President during a routine operation. With her family's life hanging in the balance, Ellen is faced with a moral dilemma and must find a way to save both her loved ones and the President.

During the Iraq War, a Sergeant recently assigned to an army bomb squad is put at odds with his squad mates due to his maverick way of handling his work.

A TV reporter discovers a cover-up at a nuclear power plant in California and must expose the truth before a disaster occurs. As she investigates, she finds herself in danger and must navigate a web of conspiracy and threats.

Jackie Brown, a flight attendant with a criminal past, is caught smuggling money and drugs. Under pressure from the authorities, she strikes a deal with her employer to smuggle money out of Mexico while planning to keep it for herself. As the plot unfolds, alliances are tested, and Jackie must outsmart both the authorities and her employer to secure her future.

After separating from his wife, surgeon Toby Fleishman enters the world of app-based dating and finds unexpected success. When his ex-wife Rachel goes missing, Toby is left to care for their children while trying to uncover the truth behind her disappearance. As he juggles parenting, friendships, and a promising career, Toby realizes that he needs to confront the issues that led to the downfall of his marriage in order to find answers about Rachel's whereabouts. Alongside him is his loyal friend Libby, who serves as the narrator.

Lieutenant Danny Roman, a renowned hostage negotiator, is accused of corruption and murder. In order to prove his innocence, he takes hostages in a government office. With the help of Lieutenant Chris Sabian, another negotiator, Roman uncovers a conspiracy involving embezzlement and corruption within the police department. Together, they expose the guilty officers and bring justice to those involved.

When Jeff Taylor's car breaks down in the middle of nowhere, he ends up in a dangerous situation as he becomes the target of a psychopath. With his wife abducted, he must navigate a series of intense encounters and fight for his survival.

Drama series following Lana Washington, an experienced bomb disposal officer working for the Metropolitan Police.

In this erotic thriller, a black widow seduces and murders wealthy men to inherit their fortunes. A federal agent becomes suspicious and sets out to expose her, leading to a cat-and-mouse game filled with tension, suspense, and sexual intrigue.

A former soldier, now working as a security guard, finds himself caught in a dangerous situation when he must protect a young girl from a ruthless gang. With the help of his skills and a fellow ex-soldier, they fight to keep her safe at all costs.