Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1940" theme.

Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion. They encounter a wicked White Witch, talking animals, and embark on an epic adventure to save Narnia. Throughout their journey, they navigate sibling relationships, self-sacrifice, and the battle between good and evil. Will they succeed in their mission and bring peace to Narnia?

Set in the Japanese occupation era, the rich yet naive young master Ming Tai is trained to become an agent, and is later sent to become an underground spy for the Communists. Together with his brother and double agent Ming Lou, they try and bring down Wang Wei's Kuomintang Secret Service Headquarters.

Goodnight Sweetheart follows the life of Gary Sparrow, a TV repairman in 1990s London who stumbles upon a time portal and finds himself in the 1940s during the Blitz. With the ability to go back and forth between eras, Gary leads a double life, juggling his relationships in both time periods. As he navigates through his adventures, he faces the challenges of maintaining his secrets and dealing with the consequences of his actions.

During the WWII, acclaimed Polish musician Wladyslaw faces various struggles as he loses contact with his family. As the situation worsens, he hides in the ruins of Warsaw in order to survive. The movie tells the story of Wladyslaw Szpilman, a pianist living in Warsaw during World War II. As the war breaks out, the situation for the Jewish population in Warsaw becomes increasingly bleak. Wladyslaw, along with his family, is forced to move to the Jewish ghetto and endure harsh living conditions. Despite the hardships, Wladyslaw manages to find work as a pianist in the ghetto, which allows him to continue playing music and bring some solace to those around him. However, as the war progresses, the situation becomes more dangerous and Wladyslaw must go into hiding to avoid capture. He spends months living in various hiding places, relying on the help of others to survive. Ultimately, he is discovered by a Nazi officer who recognizes his talent as a pianist and helps him evade capture. Wladyslaw survives the war, but many of his family members do not. The movie ends with Wladyslaw triumphantly playing the piano in a concert, a symbol of his resilience and survival.

In World War II, allied soldiers are trapped in Dunkirk as they wait for a rescue. The film follows the story of three different groups of people and their encounters at the Channel off the coast of Dunkirk, France. The soldiers fight for survival and bravery as they attempt to escape the clutches of the enemy.

The story of Marie-Laure, a blind French teenager, and Werner, a German soldier, whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.

One dark night during the early phases of WWII, the Italian Royal Navy submarine Cappellini sinks an armed merchant ship sailing with lights out. At that moment, its commander Salvatore Todaro makes a decision that was destined to go down in history: to save the 26 shipwrecked Belgians who otherwise would have drowned in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and disembark them at the nearest safe harbor. To make room for them on board his submarine, he is forced to navigate on the surface of the water for three days, visible to the enemy forces and endangering his life and that of his men.

An American journalist who spent 13 months in France 1940-41 managed to arrange safe passage to the US for over 2,000 refugees; who were in danger of losing their lives.

An aristocrat, Sarah, inherits a million-acre cattle station in the Australian Outback called 'Faraway Downs.' After her husband's death, a ruthless Australian cattle baron plots to take her land. Reluctantly, Sarah teams up with a rough-hewn cattle drover named Jackman to defend her station.

In May 1940, a million German troops are at the Belgian border with the intent to conquer the rest of Europe. In Britain, Parliament has lost faith in their current prime minister Neville Chamberlain and are already looking to find his replacement. Winston Churchill becomes the new prime minister and must lead the country through World War II. He faces opposition and doubts from other politicians, but he remains determined to fight against the enemy and ensure victory. Churchill's leadership and decisions shape the course of the war, leading Britain to eventual victory. Despite challenges and setbacks, Churchill's courage and determination inspire his country to continue fighting and achieve success.

A senior CIA officer receives a photograph and tape recording after the Bay of Pigs invasion. In the past, he joins a secret society, exposes a spy, marries, and gets involved in counter-espionage. He collaborates with a Soviet operative, returns home to form the CIA, and encounters Soviet defectors. His son joins the CIA, and he discovers his son's involvement with a Soviet spy. He exposes double-agents and becomes the head of counter-intelligence.

In April 1940, Narvik, a small town in northern Norway, becomes the center of attention as Hitler's war machinery depends on its iron ore. The Norwegian army aims to cut off the German's supply, leading to fierce winter warfare. Amidst the chaos, Gunnar, a soldier, reunites with his wife Ingrid and son Ole. Ingrid is caught between helping the Germans and assisting the English consulate. As the war escalates, Gunnar must make tough choices to protect his family and their town from destruction.

Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a dark comedy biographical film based on the supposedly true story of Chuck Barris, a successful game show host who claims to have led a double life as a CIA assassin. The film explores his rise to fame as the creator and host of popular game shows like The Dating Game and The Gong Show, while delving into the dangerous and thrilling world of espionage. As his life becomes increasingly entangled with the world of espionage, Barris struggles to maintain his sanity and questioning whether his actions were real or simply a figment of his imagination.

A group of friends discovers a time-storm that transports them back to the year 1944 during World War II. They find themselves in the middle of a violent battlefield, where they must fight against the Nazis alongside the Red Army. With tanks, guns, and machine guns, they embark on a deadly journey in the past.

During the German occupation of France in 1940, a forbidden romance blossoms between a Frenchwoman and a German soldier, highlighting the complexities and dangers of love during wartime.

In 1940, during World War II, the Royal Air Force defends Britain against constant attacks by the German Luftwaffe. The movie highlights the heroic efforts of the RAF pilots and their struggle to protect their country from Nazi invasion.

In Return to Never Land, Wendy's daughter Jane is kidnapped by Captain Hook and taken to Never Land, where she must learn to believe in fairies and help Peter Pan defeat his archenemy.

In Nazi-occupied Netherlands, a British agent is assigned to investigate the exiled German emperor. However, he falls in love with a German woman, leading him to question his loyalty and putting their lives at risk.

Cantinflas (2014) is a biographical comedy-drama film that explores the life of the legendary Mexican actor and comedian, Cantinflas. The movie showcases his rise to fame, his struggles in the entertainment industry, and his impact on Mexican cinema. It also touches upon his relationships with famous personalities like Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Diego Rivera, Charlie Chaplin, Marlene Dietrich, David Niven, Dolores del Rio, and Elizabeth Taylor. Overall, it is a heartwarming story that highlights the triumphs and tribulations of the beloved artist.

In a world on the brink of war, a scientist envisions a utopian future but is faced with the reality of global conflict and the destruction of civilization.