Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1978" theme.
Rodney Alcala was a killer in the midst of a killing spree when he brazenly took part in, and won a date on, the popular TV game show 'The Dating Game.'
After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend. Lenny Feder, a Hollywood talent agent, rents a lake house for everyone to stay at. Throughout the weekend, they spread their coach's ashes, encounter old rivals, face relationship challenges, and have a friendly rematch basketball game. Despite their differences and personal struggles, they reconnect and embrace the importance of friendship and family.
A young nurse, a visionary scientist and an innovative surgeon face opposition from the church, state, media and medical establishment, in their pursuit of the world’s first ‘test tube baby’, Louise Joy Brown.
Between 1968 and 1983, a San Francisco cartoonist becomes an amateur detective obsessed with tracking down the Zodiac Killer, an unidentified individual who terrorizes Northern California with a killing spree.
After being abducted by a child killer and locked in a soundproof basement, a 13-year-old boy starts receiving calls on a disconnected phone from the killer's previous victims. In 1978, a serial child abductor nicknamed 'The Grabber' prowls the streets of a Denver suburb. Finney, a bullied teenager, and his sister Gwen live with their abusive father. Gwen has psychic dreams and foresees the kidnappings. The police search for Finney is unsuccessful. Finney receives help from the ghost of a previous victim and manages to escape. With Gwen's help, they confront the killer and free themselves.
Senna is a 2010 documentary film that depicts the life and career of Brazilian racing legend Ayrton Senna. The film explores his rise to fame in the world of Formula One racing, his intense rivalry with teammate Alain Prost, and his tragic death in a racing accident. Through interviews, archive footage, and race highlights, Senna provides an intimate portrait of a talented and passionate driver.
This documentary chronicles the rise, fall, and rise again of the soft rock epitomized by artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Retroactively dubbed "Yacht Rock," the easy-listening genre came to be gently mocked and even dismissed by rock lovers and critics. However, it has since reclaimed its place in music history and is celebrated in this groove-infused film.
In Christine, a high school outcast named Arnie Cunningham buys a beat-up 1958 Plymouth Fury called Christine. Arnie becomes obsessed with restoring the car and it soon becomes clear that Christine has a mind of her own. As Arnie transforms from a timid boy to a confident and vengeful man, he finds himself spiraling into madness, causing those who dare to cross him to meet a deadly fate.
Fleeing from Medellín to Miami, Griselda Blanco creates one of the most ruthless cartels in history.
In Fear Street: 1978, a group of teenagers at a summer camp in 1978 must uncover the dark secrets behind a curse that haunts the campgrounds. As they battle against a relentless killer, they also face personal demons and relationships put to the test. With the threat of death looming, they must find a way to survive the night.
Barry Seal, a pilot for Trans World Airlines, is recruited by the CIA to take on reconnaissance missions in South America. He soon finds himself working for the Medellin Cartel, smuggling drugs into the United States. As his operation grows, Barry must navigate the DEA, the Contras, and the cartel, all while trying to protect his family and avoid getting caught. In the end, Barry's illegal activities catch up to him, and he is sentenced to community service before being murdered by hit-men sent by Pablo Escobar. The story ends with the aftermath of Barry's actions, highlighting the Iran-Contra Affair and the impact on his family.
After surviving Michael Myers' attack, Laurie is rushed to the hospital while Dr. Loomis continues his hunt for Myers. However, Michael tracks Laurie to the hospital and begins a murderous rampage. Will Laurie be able to escape the relentless killer?
A con man named Irving Rosenfeld and his partner Sydney Prosser are coerced into working for an FBI agent named Richie DiMaso. Together, they navigate the dangerous world of Jersey powerbrokers and the Mafia.
In the crime-ridden city of Galveston, Texas in 1978, a retired professional football player turned private detective is hired to investigate a missing person case. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a web of corruption, drug trafficking, and murder. With the help of his trusty pet cat and his own detective agency, he races against time to solve the case before more lives are lost.
Cry Macho is a drama and western movie set in the 1970s. A washed-up rodeo star, Mike Milo, takes a job to bring back his boss's young son, Rafo, from Mexico. The journey becomes a test of bravery, masculinity, and coming-of-age for both Mike and Rafo. As they travel together, they encounter various challenges and develop a bond that transcends their cultural differences.
Based on a true story, 'My Friend Dahmer' explores the disturbing and troubled adolescence of infamous serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. Set in the 1970s in Akron, Ohio, the film delves into Dahmer's strange behavior, his friendship with a group of teenage boys, and the gradual progression of his sociopathic tendencies. This dark coming-of-age tale examines the events that shaped Dahmer into one of America's most notorious criminals.
In a world where the human lifespan has been extended, Kathy reminisces about her time at a boarding school called Hailsham and her adult life. She falls in love with Tommy, but Tommy and Ruth begin a relationship. The three friends eventually discover that they are clones destined to be organ donors. Tommy believes that their artwork can prove true love and grant them a temporary reprieve from donation. Kathy becomes a carer and watches many clones die. She reunites with Tommy and Ruth, who dies on the operating table. Tommy's artworks are revealed to be pointless, and Kathy is left waiting for her donations.
Persepolis is a powerful and poignant animated film that tells the story of Marjane, a young Iranian girl coming of age during the Islamic Revolution. As she grows up in Tehran, she witnesses the changes in her country and the impact they have on her family and herself. From her childhood dreams of revolution to her experiences as a teenager studying abroad, Persepolis explores themes of identity, freedom, and the complex relationship between Iran and the West.
In 1978 South Africa, a police officer and a former criminal join forces to investigate a string of brutal murders. As they delve deeper into the case, they uncover a conspiracy that goes beyond the crimes they are solving.
After inheriting six penguins, a businessman transforms his apartment into a winter wonderland. As his professional life starts to unravel, he becomes closer to his children and rekindles a relationship with his ex-wife. When he is faced with the choice between his job and the penguins, he realizes the true value of family.