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Amar a morir
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Amar a morir (2019)

6.4

After being diagnosed with a terminal illness, Caco Vidal abandons his fancy life full of luxuries to start over again, not knowing that he will arrive in a very special place that is directly linked to his family's past.

Saw X
Movie

Saw X(2023)

6.6
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R
118Minutes
Garden of the Wind
Tv Show

Garden of the Wind (2008)

7.6

The lead, Dr. Sadami Shiratori worked in the operating room at a famous Tokyo hospital was around death on a daily basis. His own father, Teizo Shiratori is also a doctor, called Grandfather as he raised the estranged children of his wayward son, he practiced medicine in a small town on Hokkaido, Japan’s most northern island. His practice was limited only to terminal patients…in their own homes. He cared for them and helped both them and their families prepare for the ‘final journey’.

The Room Next Door
Movie

The Room Next Door(2024)

7
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PG_13
107Minutes

Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.

The Most Beautiful Goodbye
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The Most Beautiful Goodbye (2017)

8.1

An ordinary middle-aged woman has devoted her life to her family. She is diagnosed with terminal cancer and must prepare her goodbye to her family.

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This Life
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This Life (2015)

7
TV_PG

Set in contemporary Montreal, “This Life” is a family saga focusing on Natalie Lawson, an accomplished columnist and single mother in her early forties whose terminal cancer diagnosis sends her on a quest to prepare her teenage children for life without her. Her tight-knit family – sister, two brothers and parents – do the best they can to help her, while coping with their own responses to this revelation.

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The Shootist
Movie

The Shootist(1976)

7.6
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PG
100Minutes

In the early 1900s, an aging gunfighter named J.B. Books returns to Carson City, Nevada, with the knowledge that he has terminal cancer. Determined to die with dignity, he seeks out a doctor who confirms his diagnosis and prescribes laudanum to manage his pain. While Books tries to make arrangements for his own death, he forms unexpected relationships with a widow and her son. As his health deteriorates, Books is faced with a decision on how he wants to be remembered.

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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Movie

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof(1958)

7.9
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108Minutes

Ancient medical science told us our minds and bodies are one; so did philosophers of old. Now, modern science and new research are helping us to understand these connections. In Healing and the Mind, Bill Moyers talks with physicians, scientists, therapists and patients—people who are taking a new look at the meaning of sickness and health. In a five-part series of provocative interviews, he discusses their search for answers to perplexing questions: How do emotions translate into chemicals in our bodies? How do thoughts and feelings influence health? How can we collaborate with our bodies to encourage healing?

A story about a married couple both diagnosed with cancer and given limited time to live. As mother of two young children, Yoshioka Shuko notices a lump in her chest one day and goes to a hospital to have it checked out. When she is diagnosed with breast cancer, her husband Kenichi is fully prepared to battle the disease with her until he finds out that he, too is ill with lung cancer. For the sake of the children, the couple determine to not let this defeat them, but to approach life cheerfully and positively in what is a stirring and unforgettable record of a family driven by the strength of love and who never forgets their sense of humor.

Wish I Was Here
Movie

Wish I Was Here(2014)

6.6
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R
107Minutes
Ikiru
Movie

Ikiru(1952)

8.3
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NR
143Minutes
Inuyashiki
Movie

Inuyashiki(2018)

6.6
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NR
127Minutes

Inuyashiki is a middle-aged man who feels invisible to his family and society. One day, he is struck by a blinding light and wakes up to find that he has been transformed into a powerful cyborg. With his newfound abilities, Inuyashiki decides to use his powers to save people and become a superhero. However, his actions as a vigilante lead to unforeseen consequences and bring him face to face with another person who has undergone a similar transformation.

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Guilt
Tv Show

Guilt (2023)

7.4

Guilt is a dark comedy TV show set in Edinburgh, Scotland. It follows the story of a recovering alcoholic private detective who finds himself involved in a cover-up attempt after an accidental death. The protagonist's brother, who owns a record store, is also implicated in the cover-up. Along the way, they encounter gangsters, money laundering, and unexpected twists. The show explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships.

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Looking for movies and TV shows centered around the heartbreaking theme of terminal cancer? Explore SimilarWatch's collection and discover heartwrenching stories that will leave you reflecting on the fragility of life and the power of human resilience.

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