Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1940" theme.

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.

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?

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 the 1940s, Ralphie Parker desperately wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. He goes through various trials and tribulations, including a bully, a broken lamp, and a disappointing decoder pin. After a fight with the bully, he fears punishment from his father but is pleasantly surprised to receive the BB gun as a gift.

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.

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.

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.

Into the Storm (2009) is a biographical drama that follows Winston Churchill as he leads the United Kingdom through the tumultuous times of World War II. The movie explores the political negotiations, diplomatic efforts, and military decisions that Churchill had to make to secure victory against the Axis powers. It showcases the challenges faced by the British Prime Minister and his role in shaping history.

This short promotes the premise that movies often create a demand for the fashions seen in them. It starts with a vignette in rural America. A mother and daughter go to town to buy a new dress. In the dress shop window is a designer dress worn by Joan Crawford in a recent movie. We then go to Hollywood and visit Adrian, MGM's chief of costume design, and see how multiple copies of a single clothing pattern are produced. The film ends with short segments of several MGM features.

Dunkirk is a docudrama miniseries that depicts the heroic evacuation of Allied soldiers during the Battle of Dunkirk in 1940. It focuses on the extraordinary efforts made to rescue troops stranded on the beaches of Dunkirk, as well as the harrowing obstacles they faced. Through reenactments and historical footage, the series brings to life this pivotal moment in World War II history.

When a skilled hypnotist uses a trigger word to put an insurance investigator into a hypnotic trance, the investigator becomes entangled in a jewel robbery mystery. As he tries to solve the case, he also finds himself falling in love with a woman who is involved in the crime. With comedic twists and turns, this neo-screwball comedy keeps audiences entertained with its witty dialogue and unlikely romance.

May 10th, 1940, Hitler takes on the West. Will he precipitate Europe into the Apocalypse?

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.