Movies and TvShows featuring "tragic-hero" theme.
Takeshi Hongo is a promising young man with a passion for motorcycle racing. However, his dreams are suddenly ruined when he gets kidnapped by Shocker, the evil secret organization planning to dominate the world. After being remodeled into a cyborg, Takeshi escapes and swears to protect the world from the inhuman monsters.
Better Call Saul is a prequel television series that explores the story of Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer struggling to make a name for himself in the criminal law world. Set in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the show delves into Jimmy's transformation into the morally ambiguous lawyer Saul Goodman, known for his cunning tactics and connections to the criminal underworld. Along the way, Jimmy navigates the strained relationship with his brother Chuck, battles his own self-destructive behavior and psychosomatic illness, and faces challenges in the form of both friend and foe.
Soulmates Eric and Shelly are brutally murdered when the demons of her dark past catch up with them. Given the chance to save his true love by sacrificing himself, Eric sets out to seek merciless revenge on their killers, traversing the worlds of the living and the dead to put the wrong things right.
A former Roman General named Maximus seeks vengeance against Commodus, the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery. Maximus fights his way as a gladiator and gains popularity, eventually leading him to face Commodus in an epic duel. In the end, Maximus defeats Commodus and restores Rome to a Senate-based government.
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
When the Joker wreaks havoc on Gotham, Batman must confront his greatest test to fight injustice and protect the city.
Renegade is a TV show set in the 1990s, following the story of a framed ex-cop named Reno Raines who becomes a bounty hunter. He is constantly on the run from the corrupt cops who framed him for a murder he did not commit. Throughout the series, Reno navigates through various adventures, engaging in stylized violence and showcasing his taekwondo and martial arts skills. Along the way, he forms friendships and encounters conflicts while trying to uncover the truth behind the frame-up. Renegade is a modern-western with elements of action, adventure, crime, and drama, set in San Diego, California.
During the Trojan War, the Greeks siege the city of Troy, led by the warrior Achilles. The film explores themes of honor, glory, and the consequences of revenge.
The series follows the journey of Richard Cypher, a young woodsman, who becomes a Seeker - a powerful guardian tasked with protecting the world against dark forces. With the help of his friends, Kahlan and Zedd, Richard must navigate through a world filled with magic, adventure, and danger, as he discovers his true destiny.
In The Incredible Hulk, a scientist named Bruce Banner becomes the Hulk, a green-skinned creature with superhuman strength, whenever he gets angry. He is constantly on the run, trying to evade the government who wants to capture him for experimentation. Banner struggles to find a cure for his condition while contending with his split personality.
Nirvana in Fire is a TV show set in ancient China, revolving around the protagonist seeking justice and revenge. The plot is filled with political intrigue, court conspiracies, and martial arts battles. The story follows the tragic hero as he navigates the royal palace, uncovering secrets and facing challenges to restore justice to the kingdom.
After eight years of exile, Batman is forced back into action with the help of Selina Kyle to protect Gotham City from the dangerous terrorist Bane.
When a young girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two Catholic priests to save her life. As they perform an exorcism, they encounter levitation, telekinesis, and demonic manifestations. One of the priests sacrifices himself to save the girl, leaving her and her mother to start a new life.
Bruce Wayne witnesses the murder of his parents and trains to become Batman to fight crime and corruption in Gotham. When he returns to the city, he must stop a secret society from destroying it.
Michael Corleone, now in his 60s, struggles to repair relationships while containing the violent sociopaths in his decaying criminal empire. He embraces corporate America, rebuilds the Corleone interests as a legitimate enterprise, and creates a charity in memory of his father. However, he faces opposition when he seeks to buy the Vatican's shares in Immobiliare. Michael must navigate the treacherous world of mafia politics, avenge the murder of Don Tommasino, and orchestrate revenge against the Corleone family's enemies. Ultimately, tragedy strikes as Michael loses his daughter and his past catches up with him.
Blade is a half-vampire, half-mortal man who takes on the role of protecting the mortal race from evil vampires. With enhanced strength and vampire abilities, Blade fights to maintain a peaceful coexistence between vampires and humans. Alongside his mentor Whistler, Blade encounters Deacon Frost, a vampire who seeks to rule over humans. As Blade battles Frost and his followers, he discovers his own unique abilities and the true significance of the ancient vampire prophecies. In a climactic showdown, Blade saves humanity and continues his mission to hunt down vampires.
In the year 70 of the Cosmic Era, a genetic mutation called the 'Coordination Disorder' occurs, causing tensions between Earth and the space colonies. Amidst the conflict, Kira Yamato, a teenage boy with exceptional piloting skills, finds himself caught in the middle as he becomes the pilot of the powerful mobile suit Gundam. With the fate of humanity at stake, Kira must navigate through the complexities of war, love, and responsibility.
In Gotham City, Batman must stop the deformed criminal Penguin from wreaking havoc with the help of a corrupt businessman. Meanwhile, a female employee of the businessman becomes the Catwoman and seeks her own revenge. Batman must protect the city and confront the two villains.
Farmers from a village exploited by bandits hire a veteran samurai for protection, who gathers six other samurai to join him. A gang of marauding bandits approaches a mountain village. The despairing villagers are divided about whether to surrender their harvest or fight back against the bandits. They decide to hire samurai to help defend the village. Kambei, a veteran samurai, recruits six other samurai and they prepare the village for the upcoming attack. As the battle commences, the samurai and villagers fight together to repel the bandits. Many sacrifices are made, but ultimately the bandits are defeated and the village is saved.
A man brutally murdered comes back to life as an undead avenger of his and his fiancée's murder. Guided by a crow, he sets out to seek revenge on the gang responsible for their deaths. As he hunts down and kills each member, he uncovers the truth behind the crime. With the help of a police officer who believes in justice, he confronts the leader of the gang and ultimately achieves his goal. However, his ability to withstand harm is linked to the crow, and when it is injured, he becomes vulnerable. In the end, he sacrifices himself to save a young girl and is reunited with his deceased fiancée in the afterlife.