Movies and TvShows featuring "vow-of-celibacy" theme.

The Thorn Birds is a TV mini-series set in Queensland, Australia in the 1920s and 1960s. It tells the story of a forbidden love affair between a Catholic priest and a woman, and explores themes of generational family sagas, literature, and the Catholic Church.

Ace Ventura, Pet Detective, returns from a spiritual quest to investigate the disappearance of a rare white bat, the sacred animal of a tribe in Africa. Accompanied by his Capuchin monkey, Spike, he must overcome his fear of bats and navigate the problems of dealing with the tribes to solve the mystery. Along the way, he discovers a plot to let the tribes destroy each other and takes down the mastermind behind it. With his mission accomplished, Ace returns the bat to the tribes, but his actions have consequences.

Hot Shots! Part Deux is an absurd comedy that follows Topper Harley, a former Navy SEAL, as he is recruited for a top-secret mission to rescue hostages in the Middle East. With his signature wit and comedic timing, Topper takes on the Persian Gulf and a variety of hilarious obstacles along the way.

In this adaptation of William Shakespeare's play, a group of friends conspire to bring together two couples while dealing with a series of misunderstandings and false accusations. Set in 16th-century Italy, the story unfolds through a mix of humor, wit, and romance.

In 19th-century India, two British adventurers, Daniel Dravot and Peachy Carnehan, set out to become kings of Kafiristan, a remote region in Afghanistan. After successfully conning the locals, they are worshipped as gods. However, their greed and lust for power lead to their downfall.

After a bad breakup, Matt decides to give up sex for Lent. However, his vow of celibacy becomes increasingly challenging as he meets his dream girl and faces numerous temptations. Can he remain faithful to his commitment?

The Priest's Wife tells the story of a Catholic priest who falls in love with a pop singer, leading to chaos and turmoil in his life. As he grapples with his vow of celibacy, the priest navigates the complexities of his forbidden love affair and tries to reconcile his commitment to the church with his desires. Set in Italy, the film explores themes of betrayal, unrequited love, and the challenges of celibacy in the face of temptation.

Faking an injury for insurance money, a peddler seeks out a cure to support his claims while a suspicious investigator tries to expose the scam.

Raisaheb Surajbhan Chaudhary has two sons - Rajkumar who has not produced an heir to his family and other is Mohan, a devout worshiper of Lord Bajrangbali and refuses to get married. Things change dramatically when a young woman named Neena, along with her son, enters the Chaudhary household claiming that Mohan had married and abandoned her.

When Father Joseph Hennessey visits the home of one of his parishioners to offer last rights,he becomes embroiled in a plot which ultimately shakes his faith to its very foundation. Intrigued by the dying man's mention of "Nim," and fascinated by the man's saintly demeanor, Father Joseph's curiosity is redoubled when a beautiful young woman enters his church to question the young priest about the deceased man. Father Joseph and the woman, whom he discovers to be the "Nim" in question, embark upon an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the man's death.

Queen Christina of Sweden abdicates and travels to Rome to embrace the Catholic church.

Jenna, a 34 year-old up-and-coming blogger, decides to become celibate when she finds her body count is starting to trump her age. Using her blog as encouragement for her newly adapted sex diet and also as a sounding board for her girlfriends' often amusing "sexcapades," Jenna is determined to make the blog a success and transform her friends in the process.

To spice up her ho-hum life, college senior Amy sleeps with Aaron and Dil, her two best friends since the 3rd grade. But her best-laid plans turn their perfect, if predictable, platonic triangle into a tangled web of supercharged emotions.

When a priest commits suicide and two trainees are expelled from a seminary, a journalist starts to investigate the Vatican’s silence on broken vows of celibacy. A thriller examining the internal conflicts in the modern Catholic church.

In this melodramatic silent film, a woman runs away from her abusive husband and seeks refuge in the mountains. She encounters a shepherd and a monk who help her along her journey. As she navigates the treacherous landscape, she must confront her past and make life-changing decisions.

Marc (Lambert Wilson) is a man of the cloth who's gained a bit of celebrity for his public espousal of religious celibacy. In fact, he's even written a book about the subject. But Marc's 15 minutes of fame could be up when a bratty teenager turns up claiming to be the priest's son. Together, they forge a pact that will keep the "secret" under wraps … but all bets are off when the celibate priest finds himself falling for the boy's mother.