Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "death-of-a-loved-one"

1. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023– )

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

An elf and her friends defeat a demon king in a great war. But the war is over, and the elf must search for a new way of life.

Stars: Atsumi Tanezaki, Kana Ichinose, Mallorie Rodak, Jill Harris

Votes: 15,250

2. Knock at the Cabin (2023)

R | 100 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

While vacationing, a girl and her parents are taken hostage by armed strangers who demand that the family make a choice to avert the apocalypse.

Director: M. Night Shyamalan | Stars: Dave Bautista, Jonathan Groff, Ben Aldridge, Nikki Amuka-Bird

Votes: 115,220

3. Return of the Living Dead III (1993)

R | 97 min | Horror

Having recently witnessed the horrific results of a top secret project to bring the dead back to life, a distraught youth performs the operation on his girlfriend after she's killed in a motorcycle accident.

Director: Brian Yuzna | Stars: J. Trevor Edmond, Melinda Clarke, Kent McCord, James T. Callahan

Votes: 16,730 | Gross: $0.05M

4. Dumplin' (2018)

PG-13 | 110 min | Comedy, Drama

Willowdean ("Dumplin'"), the plus-size teenage daughter of a former beauty queen, signs up for her mom's Miss Teen Bluebonnet pageant as a protest that escalates when other contestants follow her footsteps, revolutionizing the pageant and their small Texas town.

Director: Anne Fletcher | Stars: Danielle Macdonald, Jennifer Aniston, Odeya Rush, Maddie Baillio

Votes: 37,570

5. Infinity Train (I) (2019–2021)

TV-PG | 11 min | Animation, Short, Action

Various people get trapped on a mysterious train with an endless number of cars, each one being its own universe, and they must resolve their psychological trauma and emotional issues in order to get home in this animated anthology series.

Stars: Ashley Johnson, Owen Dennis, Jeremy Crutchley, Kirby

Votes: 9,634

6. Burnt Offerings (1976)

PG | 116 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

A family moves into a large old mansion in the countryside which seems to have a mysterious and sinister power over its new residents.

Director: Dan Curtis | Stars: Karen Black, Oliver Reed, Burgess Meredith, Eileen Heckart

Votes: 13,600

7. Life or Something Like It (2002)

PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy, Romance

A reporter interviews a psychic, who tells her that she's going to die and her life is meaningless.

Director: Stephen Herek | Stars: Angelina Jolie, Edward Burns, Tony Shalhoub, Christian Kane

Votes: 28,095 | Gross: $14.45M

8. I Still See You (2018)

PG-13 | 98 min | Fantasy, Horror, Mystery

Set ten years after an apocalyptic event that killed millions and left the world inhabited by ghosts.

Director: Scott Speer | Stars: Bella Thorne, Richard Harmon, Dermot Mulroney, Amy Price-Francis

Votes: 11,463

9. Sometimes in April (2005 TV Movie)

TV-MA | 140 min | Drama, History, War

When the Hutu nationalists raised arms against their Tutsi countrymen in Rwanda in April 1994, the violent uprising marked the beginning of one of the darkest times in African history which resulted in the deaths of almost 800,000 people.

Director: Raoul Peck | Stars: Idris Elba, Carole Karemera, Pamela Nomvete, Oris Erhuero

Votes: 6,043

10. Justice League: Gods and Monsters (2015 Video)

PG-13 | 76 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

In an alternate universe, very different versions of DC's Trinity (Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman), who operate outside of the law, are framed for murders of prominent scientist and the government decides to take them out.

Director: Sam Liu | Stars: Benjamin Bratt, Michael C. Hall, Tamara Taylor, Paget Brewster

Votes: 16,859

11. Time for Him to Come Home for Christmas (2022 TV Movie)

TV-G | 84 min | Drama, Romance

Four days before Christmas, Elizabeth Athens receives a voicemail from a unknown number she doesn't recognize. In the message, a man's voice, whom she doesn't know, makes one final plea to the love of his life for a second chance.

Director: David Winning | Stars: Holland Roden, Tyler Hynes, Steve Bacic, Dion Karas

Votes: 2,023

12. Tekken: Bloodline (2022)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Follow Jin Kazama and his fight to become one of the best fighters in the King of the Iron Fist tournament.

Stars: Kaiji Tang, S. Hiroshi Watanabe, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Taiten Kusunoki

Votes: 5,027

13. The Siren (I) (2019)

80 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

A man searches the lake for the monster that murdered his husband, while that monster falls in love with an unsuspecting visitor.

Director: Perry Blackshear | Stars: Margaret Ying Drake, MacLeod Andrews, Evan Dumouchel

Votes: 684

14. Rhino Season (2012)

88 min | Drama, Thriller

Kurdish-Iranian poet Sahel has just been released from a thirty-year prison sentence in Iran. Now the one thing keeping him going is the thought of finding his wife, who thinks him dead for over twenty years.

Director: Bahman Ghobadi | Stars: Behrouz Vossoughi, Monica Bellucci, Yilmaz Erdogan, Caner Cindoruk

Votes: 7,298

15. Rattan (2021– )

Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Si Teng, a supernatural creature, recruits the help of a modern-age designer Qin Fang, to assist in regaining her previous life and finding something she is looking for after she is resurrected by his car accident.

Stars: Tian Jing, Vin Zhang, Muchen Li, Yichi Zhang

Votes: 281

16. Lord of the Mysteries (2025– )

Animation, Action, Adventure

In the fogs of history and darkness, who was whispering? When the gray fog falls, who is whispering in the ear. The light still shines, the mystery has never been far away.

17. The White Meadows (2009)

92 min | Drama

Rahmat has been asked to meet the inhabitants of these islands to collect their tears. Although for years people have been giving their tears to Rahmat, no one knows exactly what he has been doing with them.

Director: Mohammad Rasoulof | Stars: Hassan Pourshirazi, Younes Ghazali, Mohammad Rabbani, Mohammad Shirvani

Votes: 1,048

18. Our Eternal Summer (2021)

75 min | Drama

To live and to love at the age of 18, immersing yourself in the carefree summer days and nights, losing your best friend suddenly, and realizing that nothing lasts forever. It's a time of decisive encounters in order to be reborn.

Director: Emilie Aussel | Stars: Agathe Talrich, Marcia Feugeas, Matthieu Lucci, Idir Azougli

Votes: 357

19. The Current (2014)

Not Rated | 85 min | Drama, Family

Jake loves living in Chicago but when big city violence hits a little too close to home his parents buy a campground in rural Minnesota and move the family there. Jake hates living at the ... See full summary »

Director: Nikita Zubarev | Stars: B. Bradenton Harper, Quintin Walker, Chaos Bebault, Susan Brava

Votes: 262

20. El mal ajeno (2010)

107 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Diego is a doctor who is immune to the pain of others, but after being shot his reality changes.

Director: Oskar Santos | Stars: Eduardo Noriega, Belén Rueda, Angie Cepeda, Cristina Plazas

Votes: 1,994

21. La dame de Monsoreau (1971– )

Drama, History, Romance

Tragically caught between the millstones of history are the gallant Count de Bussy and the woman he adores, la Dame de Monsoreau.

Stars: Karin Petersen, Nicolas Silberg, Denis Manuel, Michel Creton

Votes: 205

22. Wilting at the Roots (2024)

24 min | Short, Drama, Sci-Fi | Post-production

After the passing of his wife, a lonely newspaper editor discovers Berenalin: a medication that promises to put an end to his grief. Its effects begin to drive a wedge between him and his daughter, who needs him more than ever.

Director: Caleb Gales | Stars: Adam Zimmerman, Sarah Kate Foster, Sarah Cross, Emi Martinez-Zalce

23. Baluch (1972)

102 min | Drama

Two gangster squads who smuggle antiques fight each other in Zahedan. The first squad's members manage to kill the members of the other squad. Two villains of them rape a woman Leila who is... See full summary »

Director: Masud Kimiai | Stars: Behrouz Vossoughi, Iren, Baharak, Manuchehr Farid

Votes: 283

24. The Life of Death (I) (2015)

7 min | Short, Comedy

Is it right to be treated as a weirdo just because you are Death incarnate? Even Death has feelings, and God forbid, even Death may die.

Director: Marcin Dubiniec | Stars: Adonis Williams, Sicily Rockmore, Philip Lenkowsky, Stefanie Bloom

Votes: 119

25. Earth Defense Widow (2014)

84 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

A former geisha, widowed by the space monster Bemurasu, works as an ace pilot for the Earth Defense Troops. To save Planet Earth, she attacks Bemurasu, but whenever she does, she feels ecstasy. Can she save Planet Earth?

Director: Minoru Kawasaki | Stars: Nômaru Abe, Mark Chinnery, Mitsu Dan, Yûsuke Fukuda

Votes: 37

26. The Reject (2007)

97 min | Drama

A man in his late 40s lives in a transitional society that needs radical reform and ascetic discipline. He wants to change the environment and living circumstances at all costs, but to save... See full summary »

Director: Milos 'Misa' Radivojevic | Stars: Svetozar Cvetkovic, Aleksandra Jankovic, Ljiljana Medjesi, Renata Ulmanski

Votes: 124

27. Let's Make a Mug Too (2021– )

TV-14 | Animation, Comedy

The story revolves around high school student Himeno Toyokawa, who joins pottery club to learn more about her mother an incredibly skilled potter renowned for creating exceptional ceramic objects.

Stars: Minami Tanaka, Yuki Wakai, Yû Serizawa, Rina Honizumi

Votes: 87

28. The Ancient Welkin (2017–2020)

18 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Heavenly Dao is eternal, however, life is limited, making heaven and earth pieces of a chessboard. Gu Hai from the 21st century was taken onto another world. Gu Hai became a formidable ... See full summary »

Stars: Sheng Guo, Liu Cong, Sheng Feng, Xin Shan

29. The Stomach (2014)

R | 15 min | Short, Horror

Frank's had enough. A spirit medium whose unique and grotesque method of channeling the dead is putting his own life at risk, he wants out. But others, in this world and the next, have ... See full summary »

Director: Ben Steiner | Stars: Simon Meacock, Ben Bishop, Peter Marinker, Kiki Kendrick

Votes: 130

30. The Halloween Visitor

5 min | Short, Drama, Romance | Completed

A recent widow, grieving the loss of her beloved husband, forms an unexpected friendship as she prepares for Halloween.

Director: DonnaMarie Vaughan | Stars: Lina D'Amore, Mark Mendola

31. Captain Spirit (2019)

17 min | Short

A young boy named Chris Eriksen attempts to forget his troubles by escaping into his imagination, where he envisions himself as a superhero. Fan-made adaptation of "The Awesome Adventures Of Captain Spirit".

Director: Connor Olen | Stars: Ashton Johnson, Shep Lowry, Jo Lynn High, Kristine Lowry

Votes: 19

32. Out of Sight (I) (2023)

10 min | Short, Horror, Thriller | Completed

After the death of her brother, an exhausted artist must face her guilt in the form of a monster that can only move in the dark.

Director: Kyle D. Robertson | Stars: Nadia White, Blakely David, Justin Little

33. Boo (III) (2019)

12 min | Short, Drama

Charlie, a 9-year-old girl, is confronted with death for the first time in her life when her grandfather dies. As her family grieves, Charlie copes with her emotions by wearing a Halloween costume.

Director: Tammes Bernstein | Stars: Nina Beagley, Gruffudd Glyn, Judith Roddy

Votes: 14

34. Second Heart (2014)

12 min | Short, Drama

A widower is inspired to search for his high school sweetheart and a second chance at love.

Director: Christiane Fogleboch | Stars: Darrick Szabo, Erick Hills, Caitlin Quantock

35. Death, Grief & Other Sh*t We Don't Discuss (2022 Podcast Series)

Documentary, News

Follow Kyle McMahon as he works through the loss of his mother from pancreatic cancer, as he travels the country to talk with experts covering loss, the afterlife, death rituals and other aspects of death, grief and mourning.

Star: Kyle McMahon

36. Once Upon a Time... Man (1978–1981)
Episode: L'homme du Néanderthal (1978)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

On the time of Paleolithic culture to Ice Age.

Director: Albert Barillé | Stars: Annie Balestra, Albert Barillé, Yves Barsacq, Claude Bertrand

Votes: 94

37. Supernatural (2005–2020)
Episode: Red Sky at Morning (2007)

TV-14 | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Sam and Dean investigate the mysterious demise of drowning victims who were nowhere near water at the time of their death. They learn that each of the victims saw a ghost ship before they died.

Director: Cliff Bole | Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Lauren Cohan, Ellen Geer

Votes: 5,676

38. Halifax: Retribution (2020)
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2020)

73 min | Crime, Drama

A sniper on the loose, brings Jane Halifax out of retirement to track down a killer who is leaving the city on edge.

Director: Mark Joffe | Stars: Rebecca Gibney, Claudia Karvan, Mavournee Hazel, Rick Donald

Votes: 118

39. Vikings: Valhalla (2022– )
Episode: The End of the Beginning (2022)

TV-MA | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Olaf and Kåre gather their forces to invade Kattegat. Palace intrigue over control of England's throne results in an unexpected turn of events.

Director: David Frazee | Stars: Sam Corlett, Frida Gustavsson, Leo Suter, Laura Berlin

Votes: 2,355

40. Please Like Me (2013–2016)
Episode: Spanish Eggs (2013)

TV-14 | 27 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Rose confronts Alan about his younger girlfriend, Mae - which sparks a heated argument. Geoffrey surprises Josh with tickets for the footy. Josh tries to be polite and involved, but it's clear that he is out of his depth.

Director: Matthew Saville | Stars: Josh Thomas, Debra Lawrance, David Roberts, Judi Farr

Votes: 348

41. Lost (2004–2010)
Episode: LA X: Part 2 (2010)

TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

The man impersonating John Locke reveals his true intentions.

Director: Jack Bender | Stars: Naveen Andrews, Nestor Carbonell, Henry Ian Cusick, Emilie de Ravin

Votes: 3,982

42. American Dad! (2005– )
Episode: Steve and Snot's Test-Tubular Adventure (2013)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Steve and Snot create two clones so that they can have a date to a school dance, but things do not go as planned.

Directors: Joseph Daniello, Ron Hughart, Brent Woods | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Scott Grimes, Rachael MacFarlane

Votes: 776

43. 2 Broke Girls (2011–2017)
Episode: And the Life After Death (2013)

Not Rated | 22 min | Comedy

Caroline learns that her childhood nanny passed away and brings Max with her to attend the funeral. But once there, she discovers that the woman never spoke of Caroline to her own family.

Director: Don Scardino | Stars: Kat Dennings, Beth Behrs, Garrett Morris, Jonathan Kite

Votes: 779

44. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Foucault (2015)

TV-MA | 50 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Pol suffers financial and personal difficulties at home. Gerard finds evidence suggesting his mother has a lover. Joan rebels against his parents.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, David Solans, Pau Durà, Pere Ponce

Votes: 198

45. Broken (2017– )
Episode: Christina (2017)

TV-14 | 56 min | Drama

Father Kerrigan reaches out to a parishioner in dire straits. Having to cope with his frail, elderly mother prompts Kerrigan to reflect upon the conflicts in society and question how much of an impact he can have.

Director: Ashley Pearce | Stars: Sean Bean, Anna Friel, Macy Shackleton, Naomi Radcliffe

Votes: 239

46. Timeless (2016–2018)
Episode: Chinatown (2018)

TV-PG | 43 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

The team attempt to rescue Jiya.

Director: Greg Beeman | Stars: Abigail Spencer, Matt Lanter, Malcolm Barrett, Paterson Joseph

Votes: 1,666

47. The Trial: A Murder in the Family (2017)
Episode: Episode #1.3 (2017)

46 min | Documentary, Crime

The trial reaches a pivotal moment as Carla's boyfriend, Lewis Skinner gives evidence. While the prosecution use him to present personal details the defence team see him as an alternate suspect.

Directors: Nick Holt, Kath Mattock | Stars: Michael Gould, Kevin Harvey, Emma Lowndes, Fern Deacon

Votes: 12

48. The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
Episode: Steven Sees a Ghost (2018)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

While investigating a ghost story for his latest novel, a skeptical Steven receives a call from his sister that triggers a chain of fateful events.

Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser

Votes: 10,161

49. The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
Episode: Two Storms (2018)

TV-MA | 57 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

It's a reunion for all the wrong reasons when Hugh flies in for the funeral, coming face to face with his estranged children on a dark, stormy night.

Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser

Votes: 13,103

50. The Haunting of Hill House (2018)
Episode: Eulogy (2018)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

As the Crains gather to say their final goodbyes, a flashback reveals Mr. Dudley's connection to the house -- and exposes a secret in the walls.

Director: Mike Flanagan | Stars: Michiel Huisman, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Elizabeth Reaser

Votes: 7,954