Movies and TvShows featuring "unfinished-business" theme.

Melinda Gordon has the ability to communicate with earthbound spirits, ghosts who cling to the living because they have unfinished business that prevents them from moving beyond the familiar plane of existence that we call life. Inspired in part by the work of famed medium James Van Praagh and of Mary Ann Winkowski, a real-life communicator with spirits, Ghost Whisperer explores the spiritual side of life and death as Melinda navigates among the dead and the living in her sometimes chilling, sometimes heart-rending and sometimes amusing attempts to act as an intermediary between the ghosts and the living.

A musical version of Charles Dickens's story of a miserly misanthrope who is taken on a magical journey. The movie follows the spirit of Christmas Present, who wants to prove that people can change, even though he doubts his own transformation. Along the way, he falls for a woman named Kimberly and helps a reprehensible character named Clint Briggs become a better person. The film is filled with song and dance, exploring themes of redemption, human weakness, and the idea that change takes time.

An afterlife therapist and his daughter move into a crumbling mansion to rid it of wicked spirits. They meet a friendly young ghost named Casper and his three obnoxious uncles. Together, they must deal with the ghosts and help Casper resolve his unfinished business from his human life. As they bond and uncover secrets about the mansion, they also encounter a treasure hunt and a machine that can bring the dead back to life. In the end, Casper sacrifices his chance to become human again to save his new friend's father.

A lonely landscape architect named David falls in love with the spirit of Elizabeth, a woman who used to live in his new apartment. Determined to figure out what happened to her, David and Elizabeth go on a journey to uncover the truth. Along the way, they encounter challenges and obstacles as they navigate between the realms of the living and the dead. Ultimately, their love transcends the boundaries of life and death, leading to a heartwarming ending.

Shades of L.A. is an American crime drama television series that aired from October 10, 1990 until April 6, 1991. Det. Michael Burton of the Los Angeles Police Department is a casual cop until he finds himself in limbo after a bullet grazes his head. He finds himself surrounded by "shades" - spirits trapped between heaven and hell until they can complete any unfinished business on earth. Once resuscitated, he can still see the "shades" so goes about helping them.

In Last Looks (2021), a former LAPD detective with memory loss is haunted by the murder of a woman he was meant to protect. As he tries to piece together the fragments of his memory, he uncovers a web of unfinished business and becomes the prime suspect in the case. With threats coming from all sides, he must solve the mystery before it's too late.

In Ghost Town, a man named Bertram Pincus unexpectedly gains the ability to see and communicate with ghosts after a near-death experience during a routine medical procedure. With this newfound ability, Bertram finds himself being pursued by a lonely ghost named Frank who wants him to prevent his widow from marrying another man. Along the way, Bertram also forms an unlikely friendship with a spirited woman named Gwen. As Bertram navigates his way through the world of the supernatural, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of human connections.

When a bus crash sends four souls to the afterlife, they are given a chance to return to Earth to complete their unfinished business. As they inhabit the bodies of living people, they must navigate their way through love, friendship, and redemption.

A high school teacher with paranormal abilities is assigned to a class of ghosts who are unable to move on. He must help them resolve their unfinished business and face their fears in order to find peace. Along the way, he discovers a love interest and learns valuable lessons about life and death.

A fledgling rock band on the verge of being discovered make a discovery of their own: a magical ancient amulet that gives them the power to see ghosts – whether they want to or not. Slightly deterred from fame by their newfound responsibility of helping an endless parade of desperate, and sometimes angry, apparitions resolve their unfinished business, the band begrudgingly intertwines their desire for rock and roll success with the lifelong gig of ushering the dead to the other side.

The Turkey Bowl follows a small-town high school football team as they face off against their rival in an annual Turkey Bowl football game. The game becomes a high-stakes competition filled with hilarious mishaps, unexpected twists, and heartwarming moments, as old friendships are put to the test and new romances ignite. The lovable underdog team must come together to overcome the odds and win the game, all while navigating the complexities of their personal lives. With themes of friendship, love, and the power of community, The Turkey Bowl is a heartwarming and comedic exploration of small-town life and the bonds that keep us connected.

A 60-ish Maine shipbuilder (Frank Morgan) and his 30-ish father (Keenan Wynn) provide for their family from the hereafter.

A sudden widower, Victor finds himself solely responsible for raising his son, Tom Tom. To make money, he claims to be a medium who can speak with the dead and, for a price, soothe restless spirits. Tom Tom, however, discovers that he actually has the powers his father only pretends to possess. Will Victor be exposed as a fraud, or will Tom Tom help his lonely dad win the heart of the lovely, ghost-troubled Lalaine?

João and Pedro are cousins who meet for the first time since their childhood. They're dealing with the inheritance of their grandfather's farm, which is about to be sold to an industrial sugar mill. While they sort out the matter, forces of nature beyond their control will unravel unfinished issues between the pair.

In Hell, imp Blitzø runs an assassin business targeting the world of the living, using a spell book borrowed from a prince of Hell. With employees Moxxie, Millie, and Loona, they attempt to survive each other while keeping business afloat.