Movies and TvShows featuring "year-1981" theme.

Freaks and Geeks is a comedy-drama TV show set in the early 1980s, portraying the lives of high school students in the fictional town of Chippewa, Michigan. The show focuses on the lives of the 'freaks' and 'geeks' who navigate through the social dynamics of high school, dealing with issues like rebellion, intelligence, and relationships.

In 1981, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren document the exorcism of 8-year-old David Glatzel. Arne Cheyenne Johnson, the boyfriend of David's sister Debbie, invites the demon to possess him instead. Arne later murders his landlord under the influence of demonic possession. With the support of the Warrens, Arne's case becomes the first American murder trial to claim demonic possession as a defense. The Warrens discover a satanic curse responsible for the possession and investigate further, leading them to an occultist. In the end, the occultist is killed by the demon she summoned.

Follow the misadventures of camp counselors and campers in the absurd and quirky world of a summer camp in 1981.

Told through the voice of former KGB agent Viktor Petrovich, whose life becomes inextricably linked with Ronald Reagan's when Reagan first caught the Soviets’ attention as an actor in Hollywood, Reagan overcomes the odds to become the 40th president of the United States.

Ashes to Ashes follows Detective Inspector Alex Drake as she is shot in 2008 and wakes up in 1981, where she finds herself working with the same police officers and solving cases while also trying to figure out how to get back home.

Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends is a classic 1980s TV show that follows the adventures of Spider-Man, Iceman, and Firestar as they fight crime and save the day. The trio battles super-villains, deals with teenage angst, and learns important lessons about friendship and acceptance.

Peter Parker, a nerdy high school student, gets bitten by a radioactive spider and gains superpowers. He uses his new abilities to fight crime and protect the city as the masked superhero Spider-Man.

Through the eyes of various Irish Republican Army (IRA) members, explore the extremes some people will go to in the name of their beliefs, the way a deeply divided society can suddenly tip over into armed conflict, the long shadow of radical violence for both victims and perpetrators, and the emotional and psychological costs of a code of silence.

The true story of Whitey Bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of South Boston, who became an FBI informant to take down a Mafia family invading his turf. In Boston, 1975, Whitey works as a bouncer and forms his gang. He becomes an FBI informant to take down the Angiulo crime family. Whitey rises in power and is involved in embezzlement and murder. As his power grows, he evades police capture for years until his arrest in 2011.

Fleeing from Medellín to Miami, Griselda Blanco creates one of the most ruthless cartels in history.

Spain, 1981: When armed men hold up a bank and take hundreds hostage, a reporter races against the authorities to uncover the true motive for the heist.

Two royal houses battle for the power to rule the Kingdom of Fir. In order to secure the Kingdom, two representatives go back in time to find the mythical Firebird, which will allow its bearer to become the rightful ruler.

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.

Satan's Slaves is a horror movie set in 1981, where a family experiences supernatural occurrences after the death of their mother. As they struggle with the loss, they are haunted by a satanic cult and must uncover the dark secrets surrounding their family.

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.

In a coastal town in 1980s England, Hilary, a cinema manager battling mental health issues, and Stephen, a new employee seeking an escape, find solace and belonging through music, cinema, and their community.

Selena is a biographical drama about the rise of Selena Quintanilla, a Mexican-American singer who became one of the most successful Tejano music artists of all time. The film documents Selena's early life, her struggles to gain recognition in the male-dominated music industry, and her ultimate rise to fame. However, Selena's success is cut short when she is tragically murdered by a former fan club president. The movie explores themes of family, love, and the pursuit of one's dreams, while also touching on issues of race, identity, and the challenges faced by female artists in a predominantly male industry.

During the last day of summer camp, a group of camp counselors try to complete their unfinished business, including love triangles and talent shows, before the summer ends.

In rural Ireland in 1981, a neglected girl named Cáit is sent to live with foster parents for the summer. As she settles in, she discovers a secret in the house that is supposed to have no secrets.

Private Parts is a comedic biographical film that follows the life of shock jock Howard Stern as he rises to fame in the radio industry. Filled with crude humor and controversial topics, Stern becomes a cultural phenomenon, but must also face the challenges of personal relationships and professional success.