Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1979" theme.

Fargo is a dark comedy anthology series that follows different criminal cases in Minnesota. It explores themes of violence, dysfunctionality, and the consequences of crime. Each season presents a new story and set of characters, all connected by the chaotic and often absurd world of crime

A young nurse with a domestic abuse past starts working the night shift at a small hospital, where, during the night, the ghost of a nurse materializes.

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.'

In 1979 Tokyo, four distinct sisters uncover their aging father's affair, causing their happy facades and bottled-up emotions to slowly unravel.

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.

In Manhattan in the summer of 1979, a young man is arrested for a shocking crime, and an unlikely investigator must solve the mystery behind it before the true criminal strikes again.

Amid the evocative blend of flavorful spices to create the perfect kretek cigarette, two souls embark on an epic romance set in 1960s Indonesia.

In 1979, militants storm the U.S. embassy in Tehran, taking more than 50 hostages. Six Americans manage to escape and hide in the Canadian ambassador's residence. A CIA agent comes up with a plan to rescue them by pretending to be a Hollywood producer scouting for a sci-fi film. With the help of a film producer and make-up artist, they create a cover story and successfully exfiltrate the Americans from Iran.

In the summer of 1979, a group of friends witnesses a train crash and uncovers a series of unexplained events in their small town. As they investigate further, they discover a creature from another world and must find a way to stop it before it wreaks havoc on their town. They face government conspiracy, supernatural beings, and a race against time to save their friends and their town.

Five years after the events of Mamma Mia! (2008), Sophie prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna as she learns more about her mother's past. Along the way, she discovers Donna's young life and experiences the fun she had with the three possible dads of Sophie. As Sophie reflects on her mother's journey, she realizes that she is more like her mother than she ever realized before.

Mistaken for someone else, Slevin finds himself in the middle of a war between two crime bosses. With constant surveillance and threats of assassination, Slevin must devise a plan to survive and outsmart his enemies.

Tetris (2023) is a movie that tells the story of how one of the world's most popular video games, Tetris, found its way to players around the globe. Businessman Henk Rogers and Tetris inventor Alexey Pazhitnov join forces in the USSR, risking it all to bring it to the masses. The movie explores their journey, from Henk Rogers marketing his own video game at a show in Las Vegas, to obtaining the Tetris rights in Japan, to striking a partnership with Nintendo. It showcases the challenges they face, including betrayal, corruption, and threats to their families. Despite the obstacles, they persevere and ultimately succeed in making Tetris an enormous success worldwide.

Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane employs computer-generated analysis to acquire new players and assemble a competitive baseball team on a lean budget.

Following the assassination of President Park in 1979, various military factions wrestle for control during a violent coup in this tense South Korean period action drama.

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.

The docudrama series follows Somen 'Steve' Banerjee, an Indian-American entrepreneur who creates the iconic stripper troupe Chippendales, exploring his journey through the 1970s and 1980s as he navigates the world of dance clubs, business, and the secrets behind the success.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues follows Ron Burgundy, who is back in the newsroom as he ventures into the world of cable news. With his loyal news team by his side, Ron faces new challenges and a changing media landscape, all while trying to maintain his unique brand of humor.

Raised by a single mother in poverty, Ray Charles goes blind at a young age. He finds solace in music and rises to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s.

A Man Called Sloane is an American secret agent adventure television series that aired on NBC during the 1979-1980 television season. It was a Woodruff Production in association with QM Productions, and became the final series produced by Quinn Martin's company to debut. The series starred Robert Conrad as Thomas R. Sloane III, a freelance spy who takes on occasional assignments for UNIT, a secret American intelligence operation run by "The Director," played by Dan O'Herlihy. The secret entrance to UNIT headquarters was through a toy store. KARTEL was the evil secret organization that was UNIT's nemesis. Aiding Sloane's missions was Torque, his deadly right-hand man played by Ji-Tu Cumbuka. Torque had a mechanical hand with interchangeable parts that often helped during their assignments. The pair were also assisted by "Effie", a computer voiced by Michele Carey. A Man Called Sloane was an amalgam of elements from numerous spy series of the previous 15 years, including The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Mission: Impossible, and Conrad's own The Wild Wild West. One of the more expensive series produced during the season, it failed to gain an audience and was cancelled after 12 episodes were broadcast.

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.