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    A Chance in the World 2017 POSTER

    A Chance in the World

    2017

    English

    6.6

    1

    100%

    100%

    based on true story

    biography

    Biography

    child abuse

    Drama

    Family

    foster home

    teacher

    Mark Vadik Mark Vadik Director Fred Williamson Fred Williamson as Charlie Tom Sizemore Tom Sizemore as John Sykes Nicholas Turturro Nicholas Turturro as Mike Silvia Jane Morris Jane Morris as Mrs. Levin
    A Chance in the World is the unbelievable real life story of Steve, a wounded and broken boy destined to become a man of resilience and vision. From the day he is five-years-old and dropped off at his foster home of the next eleven years, Steve is mentally and physically tortured by Betty (his foster mother), Willie (her husband) and his foster siblings. Desperate for a sense of family and belonging, Steve searches for his biological parents, but no one in the system can help him. No one can tell him why, with obvious African-American features, he has the last name of Klakowicz.
    Martyrs 2015 POSTER

    Martyrs

    2015

    English

    4.0

    19

    9%

    16%

    Action

    afterlife

    child abuse

    Drama

    gun

    Horror

    monster

    orphanage

    sadism

    Thriller

    Kevin Goetz Kevin Goetz Director Michael Dempsey Michael Dempsey as Detective DaJuan Johnson DaJuan Johnson as Mike O'KEEFE Romy Rosemont Romy Rosemont as Mom Karly Rothenberg Karly Rothenberg as Nun
    A woman and her childhood friend seek out revenge on those who victimized and abused them.
    Hope 2013 POSTER

    Hope

    2013

    Korean

    8.2

    36

    96%

    96%

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    child abuse

    Drama

    hope

    sexual assault

    south korea

    Joon-ik Lee Joon-ik Lee Director Kyung-gu Sol Kyung-gu Sol as Dong-hoon Hae-suk Kim Hae-suk Kim as Jeong-sook Ji-won Uhm Ji-won Uhm as Mi-hee Yoon Jong-goo Yoon Jong-goo as Mr. Kim
    After 8-year-old So-won narrowly survives a brutal sexual assault, her family labors to help her heal while coping with their own rage and grief.
    A Place Called Silence 2024 POSTER

    A Place Called Silence

    2024

    Chinese

    6.5

    14

    bullying

    child abuse

    Crime

    Drama

    high school

    Mystery

    revenge

    suicide

    violence in schools

    Sam Quah Sam Quah Director Mengjiao Mu Mengjiao Mu as An Qi Janine Chun-Ning Chang Janine Chun-Ning Chang as Li Han Mo Cheng Mo Cheng as Teacher Zhang Mingyi Gu Mingyi Gu as Zhong Xiaoqing
    Chen Yutong, a girl's middle school student, was bullied at school, but her mother Li Han was unable to save her daughter from the "hell." Everyone around her turned a blind eye, and a collective silence brewed greater violence.
    Sleepwalking 2008 POSTER

    Sleepwalking

    2008

    English

    6.1

    2

    17%

    43%

    child abuse

    Drama

    foster daughter

    foster home

    road trip

    uncle niece relationship

    Bill Maher Bill Maher Director Charlize Theron Charlize Theron as Joleen Dennis Hopper Dennis Hopper as Mr. Reedy Woody Harrelson Woody Harrelson as Randall Callum Keith Rennie Callum Keith Rennie as Will
    When her boyfriend is arrested for marijuana possession, Joleen Reedy and her 11-year-old daughter, Tara, take refuge with Joleen's aimless brother, James. Joleen soon runs off with a truck driver, and James is unable to meet his responsibilities. After Child Protective Services takes possession of Tara, James abducts her from a foster home, and the two travel from California to Utah, where his abusive father lives.
    The Beat 2003 POSTER

    The Beat

    2003

    English

    6.2

    3

    Action

    child abuse

    Comedy

    Drama

    hip-hop

    rap music

    Brandon Sonnier Brandon Sonnier Director John Cothran John Cothran as Bumma Antonio Negret Antonio Negret as Doctor Brian McKnight Brian McKnight as Record Executive Bob Minor Bob Minor as Robbery Victim
    In a split narrative, a young man follows two paths: his father's dream of him becoming a cop, and his own dream of becoming a rapper
    The Fire Inside 2024 POSTER

    The Fire Inside

    2024

    English

    6.7

    19

    93%

    93%

    Action

    based on true story

    biography

    Biography

    child abuse

    Drama

    female boxing

    flint michigan

    Sport

    teenage girl

    Rachel Morrison Rachel Morrison Director Tyrone Benskin Tyrone Benskin as AJ Oluniké Adeliyi Oluniké Adeliyi as Jackie Shields Brian Tyree Henry Brian Tyree Henry as Jason Crutchfield De'Adre Aziza De'Adre Aziza as Mickey
    Claressa Shields, a high school junior from Flint, Michigan, aided by her tough-love coach, Jason Crutchfield, pushes past all limitations to become the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. But even at the pinnacle of success, Claressa has to reckon with the fact that not all dreams are created equal, and the real fight has only just begun.
    Hillbilly Elegy 2020 POSTER

    Hillbilly Elegy

    2020

    English

    6.7

    31

    24%

    81%

    Action

    american dream

    based on novel or book

    Biography

    child abuse

    Drama

    drug addiction

    heroin

    overdose

    Ron Howard Ron Howard Director Amy Adams Amy Adams as Bev Mary Kraft Mary Kraft as Intake Receptionist Gabriel Basso Gabriel Basso as J.D. Vance Haley Bennett Haley Bennett as Lindsay
    An urgent phone call pulls a Yale Law student back to his Ohio hometown, where he reflects on three generations of family history and his own future.
    Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot 2024 POSTER

    Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot

    2024

    English

    7.1

    13

    82%

    98%

    Action

    child abuse

    Drama

    forgiveness

    jealousy

    mentally disabled

    pastor

    prayer

    Joshua Weigel Joshua Weigel Director Jillian Reeves Jillian Reeves as Diann Nika Williams Nika Williams as Donna Martin Demetrius Grosse Demetrius Grosse as Reverend WC Martin Elizabeth Mitchell Elizabeth Mitchell as Susan Ramsey
    Led by Donna and Reverend W.C. Martin, 22 families from a rural Black church in the small East Texas town of Possum Trot adopt 77 of the most difficult-to-place kids in the foster system and kickstart a movement in the process.
    The Sixth Sense 1999 POSTER

    The Sixth Sense

    1999

    English

    8.2

    351

    86%

    90%

    Action

    afterlife

    child abuse

    Drama

    dying and death

    marriage crisis

    Mystery

    philadelphia, pennsylvania

    sense of guilt

    Thriller

    M. Night Shyamalan M. Night Shyamalan Director Haley Joel Osment Haley Joel Osment as Cole Sear Bruce Willis Bruce Willis as Dr. Malcolm Crowe Toni Collette Toni Collette as Lynn Sear KaDee Strickland KaDee Strickland as Visitor #5
    Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.
    Trust 2010 POSTER

    Trust

    2010

    English

    6.9

    55

    79%

    65%

    Action

    child abuse

    Crime

    Drama

    Horror

    Mystery

    obsession

    pedophilia

    psychological horror

    rape

    sexual abuse

    Thriller

    David Schwimmer David Schwimmer Director Jason Clarke Jason Clarke as Doug Tate Laura Niemi Laura Niemi as Susanna Brandon Molale Brandon Molale as Volleyball Coach Clive Owen Clive Owen as Will
    A suburban family is torn apart when fourteen-year-old Annie meets her first boyfriend online. After months of communicating via online chat and phone, Annie discovers her friend is not who he originally claimed to be. Shocked into disbelief, her parents are shattered by their daughter's actions and struggle to support her as she comes to terms with what has happened to her once innocent life.
    Tommy 1975 POSTER

    Tommy

    1975

    English

    6.6

    20

    71%

    71%

    1970s

    Action

    adultery

    child abuse

    christmas party

    deaf-mute

    Drama

    midnight movie

    Musical

    Ken Russell Ken Russell Director Ken Russell Ken Russell as Cripple Oliver Reed Oliver Reed as Frank Pete Townshend Pete Townshend as Self Jack Nicholson Jack Nicholson as The Specialist
    After a series of traumatic childhood events, a psychosomatically deaf, dumb and blind boy becomes a master pinball player and the object of a religious cult.
    The Devil's Advocate 1997 POSTER

    The Devil's Advocate

    1997

    English

    7.5

    232

    65%

    80%

    Action

    bible

    child abuse

    Drama

    Fantasy

    marriage crisis

    Mystery

    obsession

    seduction

    southern usa

    Thriller

    Taylor Hackford Taylor Hackford Director Connie Nielsen Connie Nielsen as Christabella Andreoli Keanu Reeves Keanu Reeves as Kevin Lomax Charlize Theron Charlize Theron as Mary Ann Lomax James Saito James Saito as Takaori Osumi
    Aspiring Florida defense lawyer Kevin Lomax accepts a job at a New York law firm. With the stakes getting higher every case, Kevin quickly learns that his boss has something far more evil planned.
    Midori 1992 POSTER

    Midori

    1992

    Japanese

    6.3

    12

    65%

    65%

    Animation

    child abuse

    Drama

    female protagonist

    Horror

    illusion

    pedophilia

    rape

    romance

    Romance

    Hiroshi Harada Hiroshi Harada Director Sanae Katô Sanae Katô as Benietsu Kôji Imoto Kôji Imoto as Hiroshi Inagaki Yumiko Takagi Yumiko Takagi as Kanabun Akiko Tanaka Akiko Tanaka as Midori no Haha
    After losing her parents, young flower selling Midori is put up by a fairground group. She is abused and forced to slavery, until the arrival of an enigmatic magician of short stature, who gives her hope for a better future.
    Boy A 2007 POSTER

    Boy A

    2007

    English

    7.5

    7

    88%

    87%

    based on novel or book

    child abuse

    Drama

    grave

    parent child relationship

    rape

    rehabilitation

    John Crowley John Crowley Director Josef Altin Josef Altin as Bully Shaun Evans Shaun Evans as Chris Andrew Garfield Andrew Garfield as Jack Burridge Katie Lyons Katie Lyons as Michelle
    Freed after a lengthy term in a juvenile detention center, convicted child killer Jack Burridge finds work as a deliveryman and begins dating co-worker Michelle. While out on the road one day, Jack notices a distressed child, and, after reuniting the girl with her family, becomes a local celebrity. But when a local newspaper unearths his past, Jack must cope with the anger of citizens who fear for the safety of their children.
    3096 Tage 2013 POSTER

    3096 Tage

    2013

    German

    6.5

    8

    Action

    based on a true story

    based on true story

    Biography

    child abuse

    Crime

    Drama

    hostage

    kidnapping

    rape

    Sherry Hormann Sherry Hormann Director Ellen Schwiers Ellen Schwiers as Natascha's Grandmother Thure Lindhardt Thure Lindhardt as Wolfgang Priklopil Dearbhla Molloy Dearbhla Molloy as Wolfgang's Mother Amelia Pidgeon Amelia Pidgeon as Young Natascha
    A young Austrian girl is kidnapped and held in captivity for eight years. Based on the real-life case of Natascha Kampusch.
    The Butterfly Effect 2004 POSTER

    The Butterfly Effect

    2004

    English

    7.6

    205

    34%

    81%

    Action

    amnesia

    blackout

    chaos theory

    child abuse

    Drama

    mind control

    prison

    Sci-Fi

    Thriller

    Eric Bress Eric Bress Director Ashton Kutcher Ashton Kutcher as Evan Logan Lerman Logan Lerman as Evan at 7 Eric Stoltz Eric Stoltz as Mr. Miller Paul Lazenby Paul Lazenby as Rick
    A young man struggles to access sublimated childhood memories. He finds a technique that allows him to travel back into the past, to occupy his childhood body and change history. However, he soon finds that every change he makes has unexpected consequences.
    Spotlight 2015 POSTER

    Spotlight

    2015

    English

    8.1

    243

    97%

    93%

    Action

    based on a true story

    Biography

    child abuse

    Crime

    Drama

    florida

    History

    journalist

    newspaper

    pedophilia

    Thriller

    Tom McCarthy Tom McCarthy Director Brian d'Arcy James Brian d'Arcy James as Matt Carroll Mark Ruffalo Mark Ruffalo as Mike Rezendes Stanley Tucci Stanley Tucci as Mitchell Garabedian Rachel McAdams Rachel McAdams as Sacha Pfeiffer
    The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.
    Matilda: The Musical 2022 POSTER

    Matilda: The Musical

    2022

    English

    7.0

    52

    93%

    72%

    child abuse

    circus

    Comedy

    corruption

    Drama

    Family

    Fantasy

    library

    magic

    Music

    musical

    Musical

    Matthew Warchus Matthew Warchus Director Emma Thompson Emma Thompson as Agatha Trunchbull James Dryden James Dryden as Joe the School Inspector Muzz Khan Muzz Khan as Miracle Parent Stephen Graham Stephen Graham as Mr. Wormwood
    An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. Standing up for what's right, she's met with miraculous results.
    As You Are 2016 POSTER

    As You Are

    2016

    English

    6.6

    8

    71%

    66%

    Action

    child abuse

    coming of age

    Drama

    gun violence

    lgbt

    lgbt teen

    murder

    Mystery

    Miles Joris-Peyrafitte Miles Joris-Peyrafitte Director Owen Campbell Owen Campbell as Jack Andrew Polk Andrew Polk as Jeff Mary Stuart Masterson Mary Stuart Masterson as Karen Charlie Heaton Charlie Heaton as Mark
    Set in the early 1990s, "As You Are" is the telling and retelling of a relationship between three teenagers as it traces the course of their friendship through a construction of disparate memories prompted by a police investigation.
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