Movies and TvShows featuring "womens-rights" theme.

Yae no Sakura is a 2013 Japanese television series. It is the 52nd NHK taiga drama. The story focuses on Niijima Yae, who is portrayed by Haruka Ayase.

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.

It's not easy being Ho Goo, a low-key guy who can neither score a date nor score high enough on his civil service exams, which he's failed 7 years running. But when he has a chance reunion with national swimming champion Do Hee, the most popular girl of his high school, his luck begins to change — perhaps for the worse. After staying out all night with Do Hee, Ho Goo experiences a rude awakening when he realizes that not only has Do Hee left him, she's also pregnant!

Versailles is a captivating TV show that takes place in the court of King Louis XIV in the opulent palace of Versailles. It explores the intrigue, politics, and romance of the era, highlighting the struggles of the royal family and the courtiers. The show delves into themes of power, betrayal, and desire, immersing viewers in the decadent and complex world of 17th-century France.

Jo March reflects on her life, telling the story of the March sisters. Jo becomes a teacher and writer, while her sister Amy goes to Paris. In New York, Jo faces criticism from a professor and ends a friendship. She receives news of her sister Beth's illness and returns home. The story goes back seven years, where the sisters befriend Laurie, experience hardships, and find love. In the present, Jo's book, titled Little Women, is published and she opens a school.

Maude Findlay, a liberal and independent woman living in New York City in the 1970s, navigates various social issues, family relationships, and political activism.

Forbidden from practicing law, Lidia prepares an appeal to overturn the court's decision in this true story of Lidia Poët, Italy's first female lawyer.

Iranian female judokas Leila and her coach Maryam, travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the Judo World Championships, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state. With her own and her family’s freedom at stake, Leila is faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach Maryam implores her to do, or fight on, for the gold.

Maid in Manhattan is a romantic comedy film about Marisa Ventura, a hotel maid in Manhattan who gets mistaken for a wealthy socialite by a politician staying at the hotel. As Marisa goes along with the mistaken identity, she falls in love with the politician, leading to a series of humorous and romantic situations. However, their different backgrounds and the truth about Marisa's real identity create complications in their relationship.

Series about the life of Nancy Astor who was the first woman to take her seat in the House of Commons.

Fröken Frimans krig (2013) is a comedy-drama TV show that takes place in the year 1905. It revolves around the story of a group of women who start a cooperative grocery store and fight for women's suffrage, highlighting the challenges they face and the class struggle they encounter.

From Carol Danvers and Wanda Maximoff to the women of Wakanda and The Guardians of the Galaxy, this series unpacks the journeys of these characters from their birth in Marvel Comics to the MCU and beyond. Archival footage, imaginative animation and candid interviews work in tandem to profile how these characters and the women behind their success have impacted fans around the world.

When We Rise is a miniseries that follows the personal and political journeys of LGBTQ+ activists as they fight for equality and justice in America. Set in San Francisco, the series covers a span of several decades, showcasing key historical events and the lives of characters who played a significant role in the LGBTQ+ rights movement. Through their struggles, friendships, and love stories, When We Rise highlights the progress and challenges faced by the community and celebrates the victories that were achieved.

Far from the Madding Crowd tells the story of Bathsheba Everdene, a headstrong and independent woman who becomes the center of attention for three suitors: a sheep farmer, a wealthy bachelor, and a military officer. As she navigates through love, loyalty, and betrayal, Bathsheba must make difficult choices that will shape her future.

In 17th-century Puritan Boston, Hester Prynne becomes pregnant out of wedlock and is forced to wear a scarlet letter 'A' as a mark of shame. As she faces the judgment and condemnation of the Puritan community, Hester strives to find redemption and happiness amidst the harsh realities of her society.

In Traitors (2019), a young woman working for the civil service in post-war London is approached by the American CIA to work as a spy. As she becomes entangled in a web of espionage and hidden agendas, she must navigate the complex world of British politics and the remnants of a strained aristocratic family while trying to uncover the truth. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, Traitors explores themes of loyalty, betrayal, and personal sacrifices.

A woman clones her deceased lover and raises him as her own son, causing controversy and exploring themes of motherhood, love, and ethical boundaries. As the boy grows up, their relationship becomes increasingly complicated and taboo.

A Parisian courtesan named %s is compelled to escape to Rome in order to shield her daughter's reputation from being tarnished when it is discovered that she has a learning disability. In Rome, she serendipitously meets %s, a groundbreaking educator who is developing an innovative teaching approach that could potentially assist her child. As she embarks on a transformative journey, she begins to navigate the challenges and triumphs that come with embracing a new way of thinking and teaching.

Suffragette is a drama film set in 1912 London, depicting the courage and determination of a group of women who fought against the existing misogynistic and oppressive system to gain suffrage rights. The film follows the story of Maud, a working-class woman who becomes involved with the suffragette movement, facing various obstacles and hardships along the way, including police brutality, sexual harassment, and imprisonment.