Movies and TvShows featuring "youth-gang" theme.

21 Jump Street follows a group of young police officers who are assigned to go undercover as high school students in order to investigate and solve crimes. The show explores issues of youth culture, drugs, gangs, and coming-of-age in an urban setting.

Bound by Honor follows the lives of three Mexican-American friends in East Los Angeles as they navigate the dangerous world of gangs, crime, and prison. Loyalties are tested, friendships are pushed to the limit, and the characters are forced to make difficult choices to survive.

In a future London, a gang leader named Alex and his companions engage in violence and crime. After being arrested, Alex undergoes an experimental aversion therapy. Upon release, he encounters one of his previous victims and faces the consequences of his past actions.

When beautiful forensic scientist Kyoko and her colleagues fail to uncover clues to the identity of a man who brutally attacks and kills women, she agrees to become the bait to lure the killer into a police snare. But as the murderer remains frustratingly aloof, Kyoko discovers that she will have to risk everything in order to apprehend him. Naosuke Kurosawa directs this steamy thriller.

High school student Dana moves to the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles after her North Dakota parents get divorced and falls in with the wrong crowd.

Ikebukuro West Gate Park follows Makoto, a young delinquent who becomes entangled in the complex and violent world of gang warfare in Ikebukuro. As he strives to protect his friends and navigate the treacherous streets of the city, Makoto must face the brutal murders, corruption, and rival gangs that threaten his life and the lives of those he holds dear.

After his colleagues are murdered by a gang, a police officer seeks revenge while dealing with guilt and alcoholism.

In the Heat of the Night is a crime drama film set in a small-town Mississippi. When a murder occurs, a black detective is reluctantly asked to help solve the case, revealing the racial tensions and prejudice in the community. With an unlikely partnership and against the odds, they work together to catch the killer. It explores themes of racism, justice, and the power of working together.

Set in 1960s Taiwan, A Brighter Summer Day follows a teenage boy who becomes entangled with a youth gang. As the summer unfolds, the boy faces violence, love, and the challenges of coming of age in a turbulent environment.

Once Were Warriors follows the story of a Maori family living in New Zealand, dealing with poverty, domestic violence, and the influence of youth gangs. It explores themes of loss, despair, and the strength of the individual in the face of adversity.

The Story of Skinhead is a documentary that delves into the origins, influences, and evolution of the skinhead subculture, tracing its roots from the working-class youth of 1960s England to its manifestation as a symbol of racial tensions and political extremism.

In the crime-ridden favelas of Rio de Janeiro, two friends, Acerola and Laranjinha, struggle to find their missing fathers and navigate the challenges of growing up in a violent and poverty-stricken neighborhood. As they face the dangers of street gangs, drug dealers, and corruption, they discover the true meaning of friendship and family.

In PTU, a young police officer is thrust into the gritty and dangerous underworld of crime and corruption as he tries to solve the murder of a fellow officer. This intense thriller takes place over the course of one night, as the officer navigates through shootouts, police brutality, and a youth gang. The investigation leads him to an arcade game where he must confront his own demons and make difficult choices. With scenes of blood, violence, and gore, PTU is a gripping crime drama that exposes the darker side of law enforcement.

Life Is Hot in Cracktown is a gritty and intense portrayal of the lives of several individuals living in a poverty-stricken neighborhood overrun by crime and drug addiction. The movie explores themes of violence, prostitution, and the desperate struggle for survival.

The movie follows the life of a young boy as he grows up in Taiwan, experiencing the hardships and challenges of the 1940s and 1950s. It explores themes of family, loss, and personal growth.

Fighting Elegy is a satirical martial arts film set in 1930s Japan. It follows the story of a delinquent high school student who gets involved in a mass brawl and starts training in karate. The film explores themes of sexual repression, political satire, and the societal pressures faced by young people in that era.

Germany, Year Zero is a neorealist film set in post-World War II Berlin. The story follows a young boy as he tries to navigate a city in ruins, facing hunger, despair, and the moral dilemmas of a devastated society. The film explores themes of guilt, hopelessness, and the desperate will to survive.

In post-World War II London, a group of boys discover a criminal gang operating in the city. With their clever wit and determination, they set out to expose the gang and bring them to justice.

The Sun's Burial follows the lives of a group of young gang members in the slums of Osaka as they struggle with poverty, violence, and the influence of the yakuza.