Movies and TvShows featuring "test-of-character" theme.
Sophie, a young girl, is cursed by a witch and transformed into an old woman. She encounters a powerful wizard named Howl and seeks his help to break the curse. Along the way, she discovers the true nature of inner beauty and the power of self-discovery.
It follows the workings of an American jury trial through the eyes of Ronald Gladden, a juror who is unaware the entire case is fake. Everyone except him is an actor, and everything that happens is carefully planned.
Nemo, an experienced art thief, breaks into a high-tech penthouse to steal a prized possession. However, when the security alarm goes off, he becomes trapped inside with priceless works of art. With hunger, thirst, and fatigue setting in, Nemo must use his cunning to survive and escape.
In Trigun: Badlands Rumble, a notorious gunslinger named Vash the Stampede is being hunted by a vengeful thief named Gasback. As they clash in a small town, a resourceful insurance agent and a fearsome bounty hunter get caught up in the conflict. With friendships tested and pasts revealed, this action-packed anime movie is filled with gunfights, duel, and a quest for revenge.
A woman in New York City becomes obsessed with becoming famous and puts up her name on a billboard, gaining instant notoriety. She navigates the challenges of fame and the price she has to pay for it.
Number One Fan is a comedy-drama-thriller set on the French-Swiss border. It follows the story of a fan who accidentally kills a pop star, and must navigate the consequences of disposing of the body. With elements of comedy, drama, and thriller, the film explores themes of obsession, deception, and the lengths people will go to protect their idols.
Pork Chop Hill is a historical drama about a US military platoon's heroic efforts to capture and hold a strategically important hill during the Korean War. As the soldiers face intense combat and personal challenges, they must navigate a delicate peace negotiation and withstand a relentless enemy counterattack.
Nightmare Cafe is a supernatural anthology series that follows the adventures of characters who find themselves in a mysterious diner run by a demonic trickster and his human assistant. Each episode explores different themes and scenarios, often involving characters facing their fears, making tough choices, and finding redemption.
In this animated fairy-tale adventure, a boy and a girl set out on a quest to save their friend who has been kidnapped by the evil Snow Queen. Along the way, they encounter talking animals, face tests of character, and learn important lessons about friendship and love.
The French Line follows the story of a wealthy oil heiress who impersonates a fashion model in order to escape her arranged marriage. During a transatlantic voyage, she falls in love with a man who initially takes her for a gold digger, but soon learns the truth about her real identity. The movie features musical numbers, comedic situations, and a test of character for the main characters.
In 'Latin Lovers,' an American oil tycoon meets a Brazilian man and they embark on a whirlwind romance, facing various obstacles along the way. The movie explores cross-cultural relationships and the challenges of love.
Prince Valiant, a young knight-in-training, embarks on a journey of loyalty, romance, and self-discovery in a world of political turmoil and religious persecution.
Through Fire, Water and... Brass Pipes is a surreal fairy-tale set in Russia. It follows the journey of two characters as they face various obstacles and challenges that test their love and character. The movie explores the themes of love, testing, and male-female relationships in a whimsical and fantastical setting.
Barbara, a princess with magical hair, faces challenges and undergoes transformations to prove her true character. Along the way, she encounters a prince, a witch, and a series of tests that test her strength, wit, and love.
Call Her Savage is a drama film from 1932 about a neglected wife who rebels against societal norms. The film explores themes of self-sacrifice, mental illness, infidelity, and the complexities of marriage. Set in New York City, the story follows the protagonist as she navigates her tumultuous relationships and grapples with her own desires and identity.
The medieval legend of a supernatural knight who challenges the king's men to kill him.
The film is based on the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin’s poem of the same name. In the midst of the wedding party of Prince Ruslan and Ludmila, daughter of Prince Vladimir, the girl is kidnapped by the evil sorcerer Chernomor and the witch Naina. Three former suitors for her hand set out, as does Ruslan, to rescue Ludmila...
When his son accidentally kills someone, a lawyer must defend the man wrongly charged with the murder.
The popular B-flick team of Frankie Darro and Kane Richmond star in the slick quickie Headline Crasher. Little Frankie and Big Kane play a pair of roving journalists who investigate a politician (Richard Tucker) up for re-election. When it seems as though the politico is being set up for a fall by yellow journalists, Darro and Richmond try to get to the truth of the matter. The original story for Headline Crasher is credited to Peter B. Kyne, creator of the "Broncho Billy" western stories.
A tough fellow from out West falls for young woman who is being pursued by a smarmy high-society type.