Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1973" theme.

In a dystopian future, the X-Men send Wolverine back in time to prevent an event that leads to the extinction of mutants. Wolverine must convince a broken Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr to work together to stop Mystique from assassinating Bolivar Trask, the creator of the sentinel program.

A traveling knife salesman is stranded and forced to wait at a rural rest stop and suddenly finds himself in the middle of a violent hostage situation upon the arrival of two bank robbers who are on the run after a recent heist.

Otto, a grump who's lost his wife and wants to end his life, finds unexpected friendship with his new neighbors. As he forms a bond with Marisol, his outlook on life begins to change.

In 1973 San Fernando Valley, Alana and Gary navigate the challenges of first love, friendship, and growing up. Their journey is filled with laughter, heartbreak, and self-discovery as they navigate the vibrant and unpredictable landscape of teenage life in California.

After the Vietnam war, a team of scientists explores an uncharted island in the Pacific, venturing into the domain of the mighty Kong and must fight to escape a primal Eden. In 1944, two fighter pilots parachute onto an island in the South Pacific during World War II and encounter Kong. In 1973, an expedition led by a tracker, a photojournalist, and a seismologist arrives at Skull Island but is attacked by Kong. As they try to escape, they encounter monsters and the truth about Kong's role as the island's guardian.

Based on true events, 'The Killing Fields' follows the harrowing experiences of a journalist and his translator as they navigate the horrors of the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia. With the rise of the communist movement, they find themselves trapped in a country torn apart by political oppression, violence, and mass killings. As they struggle to survive and report the truth, they face unimaginable brutality and witness the devastating effects of the regime's reign.

In 1970s Los Angeles, a social worker and her children are drawn into a supernatural curse when they encounter the vengeful ghost of La Llorona, a woman who drowned her own children and now seeks to take others'. As they try to survive, they enlist the help of a disillusioned priest, who must perform a dangerous exorcism to rid them of the evil spirit.

In Escape from the Planet of the Apes, a group of intelligent chimpanzees escapes the Earth's destruction and travels back in time to 1973. As they try to fit into society, they face a dystopian future and must confront xenophobia and fear. The CIA tries to capture them, leading to a tragic event. With the help of a sympathetic scientist, they try to survive and find a way to go back to the past.

The Hill is a movie based on the remarkable true-life story of Rickey Hill, who defied all odds to fulfill his dream of playing Major League Baseball. Set in 1973, the film follows Rickey's journey as he faces numerous challenges and obstacles, from his humble beginnings in a small town to becoming a professional baseball player. It is a story of determination, courage, and the power of chasing one's dreams.

In a desperate attempt to win a basketball match and earn their freedom, the Looney Tunes seek the aid of retired basketball champion, Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan, as a young boy, dreams of becoming a famous sports player. Many years later, he retires from the NBA and plays baseball instead. In outer space, the Moron Mountain Theme Park owner sends his evil minions to capture the Looney Tunes. Bugs Bunny convinces them to challenge the Nerdlucks to a basketball game. The Nerdlucks steal the abilities of NBA players and become the Monstars. Michael joins the Looney Tunes team with the help of his friends, defeats the Monstars, and returns home to resume his basketball career.

Augusto Pinochet, an aged vampire dictator, decides to die after living 250 years in the world. The movie follows his final journey as he confronts his past and faces unexpected challenges.

Rubin 'Hurricane' Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, fights to prove his innocence. With the help of a young African-American boy and his mentors, they work against a racist establishment to seek exoneration.

In 1974, high-wire artist Philippe Petit recruits a team of people to help him realize his dream: to walk the immense void between the World Trade Center towers. Philippe's journey starts from his childhood fascination with high-wire walkers at the circus to his street performer days in Paris. After discovering the Twin Towers in New York, Philippe sets out to fulfill his dream. With the help of his team, he illegally sets up his wire and successfully completes the walk, capturing the world's attention. Despite being arrested, Philippe's story becomes worldwide news and his legacy lives on.

After a plane is hijacked, two flight attendants must outwit their assailants amid intense negotiations in the air and on the ground. Based on real events.

In 1973, a young boy grows up in Long Island, navigating relationships with his deadbeat father, his college-graduate mother, and his eccentric extended family. Seeking guidance and a sense of belonging, he finds solace in the local bar and forms a bond with its bartender, who becomes a father figure to him. As he struggles to find his place in the world, he becomes more and more determined to break free from the limitations of his upbringing and pursue his dreams of becoming a writer.

In 1973, John Paul Getty III, the grandson of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty, is kidnapped by an organized crime ring. With his captors demanding a ransom, his mother Gail and Getty's associates race against time to secure his release.

In the summer of 1973, the tranquility of a Swedish countryside is shattered when two tourists are discovered brutally murdered in a tent. This unresolved crime leaves a lasting impact on the lives of numerous individuals, as they navigate the haunting shadows of the past.

Vinyl is set in the music industry of 1970s New York City and follows the story of a male protagonist who is a record executive dealing with hard times and a failing business. The show explores themes of drug addiction, murder, racism, and the challenges faced by the music industry during that time period.

A magazine editor and a photographer, working in 1970s Chile, become involved in an underground resistance movement against the oppressive military regime. As they navigate the dangerous political landscape, they find love and hope amidst the chaos.

In the antebellum South, Alice escapes from a brutal plantation owner and finds herself in 1973. With the help of a political activist, she learns the truth and finds empowerment in the post-Civil Rights Era American South.