Movies and TvShows featuring "underdog" theme.
After moving to China, a young boy learns kung fu from his apartment building's maintenance man and trains to compete in a martial arts tournament, facing off against his bullies and earning their respect.
Make It or Break It is a drama TV show that follows the journey of young female gymnasts as they train at a prestigious gym to compete in the Olympic Games. The show explores their relationships, struggles, and triumphs as they work towards their dreams of becoming professional athletes.
Rumpole of the Bailey is a comedy-drama TV show set in London, England. Horace Rumpole, a witty barrister and World War Two veteran, takes on diverse cases at the Old Bailey. He navigates through legal proceedings, often dealing with criminal and mysterious situations. Alongside his diamond stud, Rumpole's sharp mind and unconventional style make him a formidable presence in the courtroom. The show explores themes of justice, relationships, and the complexities of the legal system.
A maverick detective constable in a shabby police station in northern England solves gritty murder mysteries with his unorthodox methods, all while dealing with personal issues as a widower.
Assassination Classroom is an action-packed TV show about a strange and powerful creature that has threatened to destroy the Earth. In order to stop him, the government assigns him as a teacher to Class 3-E of Kunugigaoka Junior High School. The students of Class 3-E are considered to be the worst students in the school, but they have been given a special mission - to assassinate their new teacher before the end of the school year. As the students face numerous challenges and learn valuable life lessons, they also become stronger and more determined to fulfill their mission.
In 1981, in San Francisco, the smart salesman and family man Chris Gardner invests the family savings in Osteo National bone-density scanners, an apparatus twice as expensive as an x-ray machine but with a slightly clearer image. This white elephant financially breaks the family, bringing troubles to his relationship with his wife Linda, who leaves him and moves to New York where she has taken a job in a pizza parlor. Their son Christopher stays with Chris because he and his wife both know that he will be able to take better care of him. Without any money or a wife, but committed to his son, Chris sees a chance to fight for a stockbroker internship position at Dean Witter, offering a more promising career at the end of a six-month unpaid training period. During that period, Chris goes through a lot of hardship personally and professionally. When he thinks he is stable, he finds that he has lost $600 when the government takes the last bit of money in his bank account for taxes. He is rendered homeless because he can't pay his rent. He is forced at one point to stay in a bathroom at a train station, and must scramble from work every day to the Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, which offers shelter to the homeless. He must leave work early every day so that he is there by 5:00 in the evening along with his son so that he may be assured of a place to sleep. He is seen carrying his suitcase to work because he doesn't have a home. At work, there are nineteen other candidates for the one position. One day, he is called into an office and in it were the heads of Dean Witter. Chris thinks that he is about to be told the job will not be his as he says that he wore a shirt and tie for his final day. Then they tell him that he has been an excellent trainee and that tomorrow he will have to wear his shirt and tie again as it will be his first day as a broker. Chris struggles to hold back tears. Outside he begins to cry as the busy people of San Francisco walk past him. He rushes to his son's daycare, hugging him and knowing that after everything him and his son had been through things would be all right. The final scene shows Chris walking with his son down a street. His son is telling him a joke, when a wealthy business man in a suit walks past. Chris looks back as the man continues on. The man in the suit is none other than the real Chris Gardner.
Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane employs computer-generated analysis to acquire new players and assemble a competitive baseball team on a lean budget.
The on-the-field trials and tribulations and the off-the-field lives, loves and infidelities of 'The Castlefield Blues', an under funded, badly managed ladies football team from South Yorkshire in the north of England whose loyalty to the team, the game and each other far exceeds their chances of ever winning the championship.
Rocky Balboa, a small-time Philadelphia boxer, gets the rare opportunity to fight the world heavyweight champion and becomes determined to go the distance to prove himself and regain his self-respect. Along the way, Rocky develops a relationship with Adrian, overcomes personal obstacles, and faces Apollo Creed in an epic boxing match that pushes both fighters to their limits.
Edward Scissorhands is a heartwarming story about a man-made creation named Edward, who has scissors for hands. Taken in by a suburban family, he discovers friendship, love, and acceptance. Despite initial fear and judgment from the townspeople, Edward's unique skills and compassionate nature win them over. However, when he is falsely accused and attacked, Edward is forced to retreat to his dark mansion. In the end, he is immortalized as a symbol of love and bringer of snow to the once-sterile neighborhood.
Ewoks is an action-packed TV show set on the moon of Endor, following the adventures of the cute and courageous Ewok tribe. They battle evil forces, including witches and monsters, to protect their home. Join them in this surreal, fictional war against the villains!
In 1998, Adonis "Donnie" Johnson, son of Apollo Creed, is taken in by Apollo's widow. Years later, Donnie pursues a career in boxing and convinces Rocky Balboa to train him. As Donnie rises in the boxing world, he must also navigate his father's legacy and Rocky's battle with cancer.
Rocky Balboa, the world heavyweight boxing champion, faces a new challenger, Ivan Drago, who is supported by the Soviet Union. Despite reservations, Rocky agrees to train Apollo Creed for an exhibition match against Drago, but the bout ends tragically with Apollo's death. Frustrated by the Soviets' indifference, Rocky decides to challenge Drago himself and travels to the Soviet Union for a brutal 15-round fight. Through intense training and the support of his wife Adrian, Rocky faces off against Drago in a hostile environment and emerges victorious, earning respect and admiration from the crowd.
In this David vs. Goliath tale, Keith Gill, a financial analyst, turns GameStop into a thriving company. Despite facing skepticism from his brother and peers, Keith's investment in GameStop pays off when online buyers aggressively purchase the stock, causing hedge fund investment firms to lose millions. However, when the stock trading website Robinhood halts purchasing and triggers an investigation, Keith defends his actions. In the aftermath, Keith retires from YouTube and uses his wealth to help others.
Jimmy, a young rapper from Detroit, faces numerous challenges as he tries to kickstart his music career. Along the way, he navigates through personal relationships, confronts his own insecurities, and battles against a rap group called The Leaders of the Free World. With determination and self-discovery, Jimmy overcomes his obstacles and ultimately finds the confidence to pursue his dreams of becoming a successful artist.
Daniel accompanies his mentor, Mr. Miyagi, to his ancestral home in Okinawa where he must confront his biggest challenge yet.
Maggie, a waitress who is determined to become a boxer, convinces Frankie, a skeptical coach, to train her. Despite their initial differences, they develop a close bond as Maggie proves herself in the ring. However, tragedy strikes when Maggie suffers a spinal cord injury that leaves her paralyzed. As she faces the challenges of her condition, Maggie asks Frankie to help her end her life. Torn by his moral dilemma, Frankie ultimately fulfills Maggie's wish and reflects on their journey together.
A freak accident turns an ordinary garden snail into a super-fast racer. Turbo embarks on a journey to compete in the Indianapolis 500 with his streetwise snail crew, proving that no dream is too big.
In the film 'La Haine (1995)', three young men from the French suburbs navigate through a day in their lives after a violent riot. Vinz, Saïd, and Hubert, each from different ethnic backgrounds, experience the tense atmosphere of the racially diverse 'ghetto'. The oppressive police force exacerbates the tensions. When a police officer loses his handgun during the riots, Vinz finds it and vows to kill a cop if his friend Abdel dies in the hospital. The film explores themes of racism, police brutality, and social unrest within a 24-hour time span.
When budget cuts threaten to cancel the music program at his school, a high school biology teacher decides to become a mixed martial arts fighter to raise money and save the program. Along the way, he faces various challenges and fights in the ring, proving that anyone can be an underdog.