Movies and TvShows featuring "troubled-teen" theme.

The O.C. follows the story of Ryan Atwood, a troubled teenager from Chino, California who is taken in by a wealthy lawyer named Sandy Cohen and his wife Kirsten. Ryan's arrival in the affluent community of Newport Beach sets off a series of events, relationships, and scandals as he learns to navigate the privileged world of his new surroundings. The show explores themes of class differences, love, friendship, family relationships, and the challenges faced by teenagers in a wealthy neighborhood.

After the tragic suicide of Hannah Baker, Clay Jensen finds a box of cassette tapes on his doorstep. These tapes reveal the thirteen reasons why Hannah chose to end her life, and as Clay listens to each one, he uncovers dark secrets and betrayal that affected her deeply. As he navigates through the tapes, Clay begins to question his relationships and the role he played in Hannah's death.

Casualty is a long-running British medical drama series that follows the staff and patients of the emergency department at Holby City Hospital.

Misfits follows a group of young offenders sentenced to work in a community service program, where they are struck by a mysterious storm and gain superpowers. As they navigate their newfound abilities and deal with their personal issues, they find themselves embroiled in a series of misadventures.

Twisted is a TV show that revolves around Danny Desai, a troubled teen who returns to his hometown after serving five years in juvenile detention. When a popular classmate is found dead, Danny becomes the prime suspect, forcing him to uncover dark secrets and solve the murder while dealing with his own troubled past.

The Fosters is a TV show that follows the lives of Stef and Lena Adams Foster, a lesbian couple who are raising a multi-ethnic blended family consisting of biological, adopted, and foster children. The show explores their struggles and triumphs as they navigate the challenges of parenting and dealing with various issues such as relationships, sexuality, and identity.

Merlí, a charismatic and unconventional high school philosophy teacher, guides his students through the complexities of life, love, and identity. Along the way, he tackles topics such as teenage crushes, sexuality, jealousy, coming out, and rebellion. Set in Barcelona, Spain, the series explores the personal journeys and relationships of the students as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and discover their true selves.

The experiences of a group of young people interned at the Life Institute of Knowledge and Evolution (LIKE), a prestigious and cosmopolitan educational institution, with a supposedly modern and open educational system, but in reality it is deeply traditional and schematic.

Caitlin, a troubled teenager, moves to a horse ranch in Montana with her adoptive mother. She struggles to fit in and faces bullying and cultural clashes. As she develops a bond with the horses and the rural setting, she learns to navigate through her difficult past and build a new life.

Set in 1990s Lincolnshire, England, My Mad Fat Diary follows the story of Rae Earl, a 16-year-old girl struggling with mental health issues and body image. Through her personal diary, she navigates friendships, relationships, and therapy in an attempt to fit in and find self-acceptance.

Wildfire is a drama TV show that follows Kris Furillo, a troubled teen, who is given a second chance at life when she starts working at a horse ranch. Through her love for horseback riding and the relationships she forms at the ranch, Kris discovers a new sense of purpose and belonging.

His and Her Circumstances is a romantic comedy anime that follows the story of Yukino Miyazawa, a perfect and popular student with a secret: she is actually a self-centered and manipulative girl. When Soichiro Arima, a handsome and talented student, discovers the truth about Yukino's true personality, their relationship takes an unexpected turn. As they navigate high school life together, they both discover their true selves and learn the meaning of love.

AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day follows a group of friends who drift apart after the death of their mutual friend, Menma. Years later, Menma's ghost appears to Jinta and asks him to fulfill a wish she has. Jinta reunites with his old friends and they embark on a journey to fulfill Menma's wish, leading to emotional revelations and the healing of long-held regrets.

Flowers of Evil follows the story of Takao Kasuga, a troubled teenage boy who becomes entangled in sinister encounters after stealing the gym clothes of his crush. As he navigates through guilt, remorse, and strange behavior, Takao finds himself drawn into a dangerous world of secrets and psychological manipulation.

Shoebox Zoo is an urban fantasy TV series made in a collaboration between BBC Scotland and various Canadian television companies. It is mostly live-action, but with CGI used for the animal figurines. The show centers on the story of a young girl named Marnie McBride, who is given a shoebox containing four toy animals by a mysterious old man at a junk shop, as a gift for her 11th birthday. These magical toys have the power to come alive on Marnie’s command, and they’re on a quest to find an ancient book that once belonged to a great and powerful wizard.

In a post-apocalyptic future, a cyborg is sent back in time to protect a young boy from a more advanced and powerful cyborg. The two cyborgs battle it out, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.

Tatsuya Fujiwara plays a talented detective who trades hardened criminals for troubled teenagers. Placed in an unruly public junior high school, he gets to work contending with the many problems it faces and uncovers some more serious ones. While the detective tries to operate in the hard-line way he knows best, he finds himself confronted by a skeptical and fiery teacher, played by award winning actress Yoko Maki.

In Treasure Planet, a troubled teen named Jim Hawkins teams up with the cyborg pirate Long John Silver to search for a legendary treasure on a fictional planet. Together, they embark on an adventure filled with flying ships, shapeshifting creatures, and encounters with strange alien beings. Along the way, Jim learns valuable lessons about loyalty, bravery, and the true meaning of family.

Five teenagers suffered neglect from their families. They were entangled in various problems such as rape, homophobia, prostitution, domestic abuse, and drug addiction. One day, all of them decided to flee their house and gathered under one roof, resorting to drugs to numb the pain caused by their problems.

In Higher Ground, a troubled teen girl named Emma is sent to a strict boarding school in the mountains. As she navigates the challenges of teenage life and tries to overcome her eating disorder, she forms unexpected friendships and finds solace in the beautiful surroundings. With the help of a dedicated mental health professional and the support of her new friends, Emma begins to heal and find her higher ground.