Movies and TvShows featuring "wry" theme.
Levon Cade left behind a decorated military career in the black ops to live a simple life working construction. But when his boss's daughter, who is like family to him, is taken by human traffickers, his search to bring her home uncovers a world of corruption far greater than he ever could have imagined.
As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business. The movie follows the journey of Mark as he faces legal battles and navigates the rise of Facebook, ultimately becoming a billionaire.
The Boondocks follows the lives of a young African-American boy named Huey Freeman and his brother Riley as they navigate life in the predominantly white suburb of Woodcrest. The show explores themes of racial identity, social issues, and pop culture through satire and humor.
Five high school students from different social groups report for Saturday detention. As they spend the day together, they open up to each other, revealing their secrets and fears. Despite their differences, they form unexpected friendships and challenge stereotypes. In the end, they write a motivating letter to their disciplinary principal, challenging his preconceived judgments and demonstrating their growth and realization that they are more than the labels society has placed on them.
Nick Dunne becomes the main suspect in the disappearance of his wife, Amy. As the media focuses on the case, it becomes apparent that Nick may not be innocent. However, the truth is far more twisted and surprising than anyone could have imagined.
In Victorian London, Bella Baxter is resurrected by Dr. Godwin Baxter, who replaced parts of her brain with that of an infant's. As Bella's intelligence grows, she seeks autonomy and runs off with a lawyer. They embark on a journey of hedonism and philosophy but face challenges along the way. Bella eventually reunites with Dr. Godwin and decides to carry on his work, while her former lover meets a bizarre fate.
Louie is a divorced father and struggling stand-up comedian living in New York City. The show explores his daily life, his relationships, and the challenges he faces as he tries to balance his career and being a single parent. With elements of comedy and drama, Louie offers a unique and often surrealistic perspective on the challenges of modern life.
Two high school nobodies make the decision to crash the last major celebration before the new millennium on New Year's Eve 1999. The night becomes even crazier than they could have ever dreamed when the clock strikes midnight.
A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick. Over Gotham City airspace, two best friend pilots are transporting an insane amount of explosives. They are hijacked by The Joker and his minions. Across the city, Joker has set loose some of Gotham's most notorious criminals...
Black Jesus is a satirical comedy TV show that follows the life of a modern-day Jesus in California. With a touch of irreverence and plenty of wit, Black Jesus delivers a hilarious portrayal of religious themes and social commentary.
A solitary and cold assassin battles his employers and himself, going on an international manhunt. He insists that it isn't personal but as time passes, he begins to question his sanity. This brutal and stylish noir story explores the life of a professional assassin who is armed to the teeth and slowly losing his mind.
A writer creates a fictional play about a grieving father who goes with his tech-obsessed family to Asteroid City for a junior stargazing event. Their trip turns their world upside down.
Noa, frustrated with dating apps, meets Steve at a grocery store and they go on a date. She is smitten and agrees to a romantic weekend, but discovers Steve's unusual appetites.
Twenty years after a scandalous romance, a married couple's secrets are at risk of being revealed when an actress comes to their home for research to play their roles in a film.
Based on the New York Times bestseller, The Power is our world, but for one twist of nature. Suddenly, women develop a mysterious new ability to electrocute at will, leading to an extraordinary global reversal of the power balance.
The retelling of France's iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 14 to her reign as queen at 19 and to the end of her reign as queen, and ultimately the fall of Versailles. Based on the award-winning biography Marie Antoinette: The Journey by British author, Lady Antonia Fraser, Marie Antoinette is a sympathetic account of the private life of the last queen of France before the Revolution.
An epic drama set in the 2020s, exploring the lives of people with unique hair styles and their experiences in a society driven by trends and aspirations.
A frustrated novelist named Monk decides to take a stand against the exploitation of Black entertainment by writing a book under a pen name. The book becomes a sensation and thrusts Monk into the very heart of the hypocrisy and madness he criticizes.
In the near future, a conflict on Earth leads to tensions aboard the International Space Station. U.S. and Russian astronauts are ordered to take control of the station by any means necessary.