Movies and TvShows featuring "widowed-mother" theme.

The Lucy Show follows Lucy Carmichael, a widow and mother of two who lives with her best friend Vivian and their respective children. The show focuses on Lucy's comedic mishaps as she navigates life as a single mother and secretary in 1960s New York City.

Violet, a widowed mother on her first date in years, arrives at an upscale restaurant where she is relieved that her date, Henry, is more charming and handsome than she expected. But their chemistry begins to curdle as Violet begins being irritated and then terrorized by a series of anonymous drops to her phone.

Mayor of Kingstown follows the McClusky family, who navigate the underworld of a fictional town in Michigan, where they must deal with crime, corruption, and the complexities of family relationships.

Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life.

Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son's science teacher.

Based on the true story and memoir, The Durrells is a comedy-drama TV show about a widowed mother and her four children who relocate to the Greek island of Corfu in the 1930s. They experience culture shock and navigate the challenges of their new life, forming friendships and discovering the natural beauty of the island, all while facing the humorous challenges that arise from their peculiar family dynamics.

Mister Ajikko is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Daisuke Terasawa about a young boy cook. It was later adapted into anime series, produced by TV Tokyo and Sunrise. This show was broadcast from October 8, 1987 to September 28, 1989 with a total of 99 episodes. One of the earliest cooking/battle related manga and anime of its kind, there are some indications that this series is the inspiration for the live action competitive cooking show, Iron Chef.

It seems like a fairy tale story. Plucked from obscurity by the legendary actress Chigusa Tsukikage, 13-year-old Maya Kitajima is given the chance of a lifetime and the opportunity to study at a legendary acting school. She'll also find an archrival, however, and Ayumi Himekawa is as determined to be the greatest actress of her generation as Maya is. To succeed, each girl must conquer every acting challenge placed in front of her and then push even further as they aim for the same ultimate goal: the role of the Crimson Goddess in the play of the same name, a part created by Chigusa herself. All the world is the stage as the ultimate dramatic rivalry begins in the original anime classic.

Set in the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution, Cranford follows the lives of the residents of a small English town. The arrival of the railroad and the changing social and economic landscape disrupt their traditional way of life, leading to class differences and conflicts. The series explores themes of love, friendship, and the challenges faced by the townspeople as they navigate the evolving world around them.

A single mother thinks she's found the key to calming her child down – a VHS copy of a strange children's program named Mr. Crocket's World. However, a darker, bloodier secret waits to invade their home from inside the tape.

Little Lord Fauntleroy, also known as Shoukoushi Ceddie, is a Japanese anime series produced by Nippon Animation in 1988 and was broadcast on the World Masterpiece Theater, an animation staple that showcased each year an animated version of a different classical book or story. The series is based on Frances Hodgson Burnett's book, "Little Lord Fauntleroy".

In 1939, an archaeologist in Suffolk, England begins a major excavation of a burial mound on a wealthy widow's land. The dig attracts worldwide attention as it uncovers an ancient Anglo-Saxon ship burial. As the dig progresses, personal and political tensions arise, and the characters confront their own desires and motivations. The excavation ultimately reveals the extraordinary story buried beneath the mounds.

Follows newly widowed Cora Seaborne who moves from Victorian London to the village of Aldwinter in Essex to investigate reports of a mythical serpent%s. She forms a bond with the local pastor based on science and skepticism. However, when tragedy strikes, the villagers blame her for attracting the creature.

A widowed nurse and a widowed naval officer with ten children marry and blend their families, leading to comedic chaos and heartwarming moments as they navigate the challenges of the new family dynamic.

The Secret of NIMH follows Mrs. Brisby, a widowed mouse, who must seek the help of a group of rats who have gained intelligence as a result of experiments at the National Institute of Mental Health. She embarks on a dangerous journey to move her family's home before it is destroyed by a farmer's plow.

After being away from his mother for three years, a young man returns home to find her involved with a new boyfriend. Little does he know, his mother's new boyfriend is an undercover FBI agent trying to catch an art thief. He is forced to go undercover as his mother's boyfriend to help catch the thief and reunite with his mother.

In the small coastal town of Sussex, England, a retired doctor and his new love interest are faced with suspicion and intrigue as they navigate the complexities of their family relationships and deal with a series of mysterious incidents. The secrets of their pasts and the hidden intentions of those around them threaten to unravel their lives.

In the movie 'Boon (2022)', Catherine, a widowed mother, and her son face a constant threat from a local criminal organization. When their paths intersect with Nick Boon, a mysterious man, they realize that their only chance of survival is to rely on each other and safeguard everything they hold dear.

A neurotic novelist moves back in with his mother after a failed marriage, leading to humorous and dramatic encounters with his eccentric family. He must confront his own insecurities and face the challenges of starting over in his personal and professional lives.

When two brothers rob a house, they find themselves trapped in a well with no way out. As they struggle to survive, tensions rise and their relationship is tested. Meanwhile, a serial killer lurks in the shadows, adding to the suspense and danger.