Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "philosophy-of-life"

1. Across the Universe (2007)

PG-13 | 133 min | Drama, Fantasy, History

The music of The Beatles and the Vietnam War form the backdrop for the romance between an upper-class American girl and a poor Liverpudlian artist.

Director: Julie Taymor | Stars: Evan Rachel Wood, Jim Sturgess, Joe Anderson, Dana Fuchs

Votes: 114,378 | Gross: $51.66M

2. The Ultimate Gift (2006)

PG | 114 min | Drama, Family, Romance

A deceased billionaire leaves his spoiled adult grandson a series of odd tasks to perform in order to receive "the ultimate gift," with the resentful grandson having no idea what that might be.

Director: Michael O. Sajbel | Stars: Drew Fuller, James Garner, Abigail Breslin, Bill Cobbs

Votes: 20,486 | Gross: $3.44M

3. Watership Down (1978)

PG | 91 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

Hoping to escape destruction by human developers and save their community, a colony of rabbits, led by Hazel and Fiver, seek out a safe place to set up a new warren.

Directors: Martin Rosen, John Hubley | Stars: John Hurt, Richard Briers, Ralph Richardson, Michael Graham Cox

Votes: 39,519

4. Harold and Maude (1971)

PG | 91 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Young, rich, and obsessed with death, Harold finds himself changed forever when he meets lively septuagenarian Maude at a funeral.

Director: Hal Ashby | Stars: Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles, Cyril Cusack

Votes: 81,960

5. The Boy Who Could Fly (1986)

PG | 114 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

An autistic boy who dreams of flying touches everyone he meets, including a new family who has moved in after their father dies.

Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Lucy Deakins, Jay Underwood, Bonnie Bedelia, Fred Savage

Votes: 6,539 | Gross: $7.18M

6. Vivre sa vie (1962)

Not Rated | 85 min | Drama

Twelve episodic tales in the life of a Parisian woman and her slow descent into prostitution.

Director: Jean-Luc Godard | Stars: Anna Karina, Sady Rebbot, André S. Labarthe, Guylaine Schlumberger

Votes: 35,119

7. Necessary Roughness (2011–2013)

TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A psychotherapist's private life comes apart at the seams when she discovers that her husband is cheating on her. Dr. Dani Santino throws herself fully into her work and soon becomes the most sought-after therapist for celebrity clients.

Stars: Callie Thorne, Scott Cohen, Mehcad Brooks, Marc Blucas

Votes: 7,778

8. Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne (2008)

TV-MA | 276 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Rin Asogi runs a private investigation agency in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, performing odd jobs. Despite attempts at a normal life, she finds herself constantly hindered by the strange cases that come her way.

Stars: Mamiko Noto, Rie Kugimiya, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Jamie Marchi

Votes: 2,259

9. Angel (2016)

80 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Devastated with grief after the mysterious disappearance of her magician lover, Louise is sent to a psychiatric asylum. Nine months later, she gives birth to Angel, a baby boy with an ... See full summary »

Director: Harry Cleven | Stars: Hannah Boudreau, Maya Dory, Fleur Geffrier, Elina Löwensohn

Votes: 499

10. Lost Song (2018)

TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

Rin, a young girl blessed with the power of song goes through on a journey trying to get to the capital to sing, little does she know, there's another girl who also has the power of song named finis.

Stars: Konomi Suzuki, Yukari Tamura, Cherami Leigh, Keith Silverstein

Votes: 440

11. La possibilité d'une île (2008)

95 min | Drama, Sci-Fi

A futuristic story about a man and his clone.

Director: Michel Houellebecq | Stars: Benoît Magimel, Patrick Bauchau, Jordi Dauder, Jean-Pierre Malo

Votes: 338

12. The Door (IV) (2011)

20 min | Short, Drama, Fantasy

A man of incredible wealth and power is haunted by a childhood memory.

Director: Andrew Steggall | Stars: Katie Bignell, Elliot Cowan, Michael Culkin, Charles Dance

Votes: 21

13. Shall I? (2019)

16 min | Short

In a small industrial town, Moamen is looking for the meanings of life, confronting solitude and doubt.

Director: Emran Gado | Stars: Hafez Ali, Mohamed Salem

14. Breathing Under Water (1991)

78 min | Drama

Following her daughter's birth, Beatrice is troubled that she has brought a child into a world that is threatened with extinction, either by nuclear bombs or the slower process of environmental decay.

Director: Susan Murphy Dermody | Stars: Anne-Louise Lambert, Kristoffer Greaves, Maeve Dermody, Gillian Jones

Votes: 28

15. Ladder of Philosophy

Documentary, History | Announced

Four philosophers - an atheist, an agnostic, a Christian, and a Hindu - settle down to discuss life, reason, faith, and whatever else comes to mind.

Director: Martin Horlacher | Star: Martin Horlacher

16. Fear of Life

Documentary | Announced

A documentary looking at one of Australia's biggest and deadliest killers - suicide.

Director: Martin Horlacher | Stars: Matthew Reilly, Garry McDonald, Charlotte Dawson, Martin Horlacher

17. The Door in the Wall (1956)

29 min | Short, Drama, Fantasy

A man is haunted throughout his life by a magical door that opens onto an alternate, Garden of Eden- like world.

Director: Glenn H. Alvey Jr. | Stars: Stephen Murray, Ian Hunter, Leonard Sachs, Anne Blake

Votes: 82

18. Salta (2020)

Drama, Romance

Today's Panama. Alma dreams she is getting married, but the groom never shows up. Juana wants the white dress, the ring. Malena is free...perhaps too much. Miguel is almost normal: he wants... See full summary »

Director: José Macías | Stars: Noelia Rothery, Yiniva Cardenas, Ash Olivera, El Nitro 56

Votes: 8

19. A Wise Man Once Said...

Animation, Short, Comedy | Announced

An inquisitive young man searches for the meaning of life - and finds that it isn't quite what he expected it to be.

Director: Martin Horlacher | Star: Martin Horlacher

20. Paradise Found 2015 (2015)

Not Rated | 26 min | Short, Biography

A revolutionary scientist defends his life choices to his dying father, a tyrannical CIA agent fighting for redemption.

Director: Ron Dalrymple | Stars: Marcella Avila, Ron Dalrymple, Daniel Dasent, Destiny Thomas

Votes: 14

21. It's a Hard Goth Life (2016–2021)

10 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A look at what it means to be a goth in today's society.

Stars: Bethany Kable, Robin Nicolle, Gareth James, Morgan Beattie

22. The Sailor

Documentary, Short, Biography | Pre-production

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Director: Martin Horlacher | Stars: Martin Horlacher, Andrea Pryor, Greg Pigott, Tim Pryor

23. My Pretty Pony (2009)

5 min | Short, Drama

My Pretty Pony is a story telling about time and what the old man believes time is telling him. He believes this pony represents time and he must fufill it.

Director: Mikhail Tank | Stars: Paul Marin, Mikhail Tank

Votes: 36

24. Widjène (2012)

55 min | Documentary, History

Three college graduates travel through the country in a van, recalling changes after the 2011 Tunisian Revolution, and how it affected some traditional rites and religious beliefs. Stopping... See full summary »

Stars: Abdelhamid Arkach, Hicham Bouzidi, Lofti Issa, Jamel Madani

Votes: 8

25. The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus (2000)

13 min | Documentary, Short

The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus follows a sex-positive, socially conscious troupe of contemporary circus, vaudeville, burlesque and sideshow performers behind the scenes during their annual ... See full summary »

Director: Jonas Woolverton | Stars: Brian Bielemeier, Arnold Frenzy, Tanya Gagné, Scotty Grabell

26. The Prince and the Coral Sea (2000 Video)

26 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

On Okinawa Island, a boy named Ray is determined to use a magical gift he received from a kind and beautiful mermaid to protect the island's nature and its people, no matter what he has to give.

Director: Tomoharu Katsumata

Votes: 10

27. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Betrayal (1995)

TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Rayanne wins a role in the school play, but betrays Angela by sleeping with Jordan. Patty suspects Graham and Hallie's relationship may be more than professional.

Director: Mark Piznarski | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 340

28. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Dancing in the Dark (1994)

TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Rayanne arranges for Angela and Jordan to meet under the pretense of Jordan selling Angela a fake ID. Meanwhile, Angela's parents take ballroom dancing lessons.

Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 390

29. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Father Figures (1994)

TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Angela gives her father the silent treatment, and Patty must deal with her own father when the printing shop is audited by the IRS.

Director: Mark Rosner | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 366

30. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Guns and Gossip (1994)

TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A gun goes off in school, and Rickie is involved. A rumor makes the rounds at Liberty High that Angela slept with Jordan.

Director: Marshall Herskovitz | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 382

31. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Halloween (1994)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Angela fears that Jordan may be expelled, and she has visions of a Liberty High student who died years earlier.

Director: Mark Piznarski | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 366

32. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: In Dreams Begin Responsibilities (1995)

TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Brian writes a letter to help Jordan win Angela back, Delia has a crush on Rickie, and Graham's cooking impresses the restaurant's investors.

Director: Elodie Keene | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 398

33. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Life of Brian (1994)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Brian is caught between taking Angela or a new girl at school to a dance. Rickie has a crush on a new student at Liberty High.

Director: Todd Holland | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 398

34. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Pilot (1994)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Angela Chase begins a friendship with Rayanne Graff and Rickie Vasquez. At home there is tension between her and her mother.

Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 505

35. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: On the Wagon (1994)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Angela and Rayanne start to grow apart, and Rayanne joins Jordan's band. Patty worries that Rayanne may have started drinking again.

Director: Jeff Perry | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 331

36. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Other People's Mothers (1994)

TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Angela wants to go to Rayanne's party, but is stuck at a party for her grandparents instead. Meanwhile, Rayanne's drinking starts to spiral out of control.

Director: Claudia Weill | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 344

37. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Pressure (1994)

TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Angela feels pressured by Jordan to have sex.

Director: Mark Piznarski | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 339

38. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Resolutions (1995)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

It's a new year, and everybody's making resolutions. Rickie finds himself homeless once again, and Brian finds himself tutoring Jordan.

Director: Patrick R. Norris | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 319

39. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Self-Esteem (1994)

TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Angela ignores her schoolwork to spend time making out with Jordan in the infamous boiler room, but Jordan doesn't want his friends to know that they're together.

Director: Michael Engler | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 393

40. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: So Called Angels (1994)

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

Rickie finds himself homeless on Christmas, and Angela tries to help him with the aid of a mysterious homeless girl.

Director: Scott Winant | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 445

41. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Strangers in the House (1994)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sharon moves in with the Chases after her father has a heart attack.

Director: Ron Lagomarsino | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 338

42. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: The Substitute (1994)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A substitute teacher captures the hearts and minds of Angela's English class, but he may not be all he seems to be.

Director: Ellen S. Pressman | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 390

43. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Weekend (1995)

TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Angela's parents leave town for the weekend, and Rayanne accidentally handcuffs herself to their bed.

Director: Todd Holland | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 328

44. My So-Called Life (1994–1995)
Episode: Why Jordan Can't Read (1994)

TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Patty thinks she may be pregnant, and Angela learns of Jordan's reading problem.

Director: Mark Piznarski | Stars: Bess Armstrong, Wilson Cruz, Claire Danes, Devon Gummersall

Votes: 363

45. Being Erica (2009–2011)
Episode: Dr. Tom (2009)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Erica loses her job and boyfriend. A latte sample with nuts sends her to the hospital. She meets Dr. Tom. She consults him and makes a list of what went wrong in her life. She's suddenly back in high school, 16 not 32 y.o.

Director: Holly Dale | Stars: Erin Karpluk, Mark Hildreth, Vinessa Antoine, Paula Brancati

Votes: 185

46. Being Erica (2009–2011)
Episode: What I Am Is What I Am (2009)

TV-PG | 42 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Erica goes back to 1995, her second year of university, where she is invited to join a secret society.

Director: Chris Grismer | Stars: Erin Karpluk, Tyron Leitso, Vinessa Antoine, Reagan Pasternak

Votes: 147

47. Being Erica (2009–2011)
Episode: The Secret of Now (2009)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Erica starts her job at River Rock Publishing, and travels back to April 1995 to confront her creative-writing professor.

Director: Peter Wellington | Stars: Erin Karpluk, Tyron Leitso, Vinessa Antoine, Reagan Pasternak

Votes: 129

48. Being Erica (2009–2011)
Episode: Plenty of Fish (2009)

TV-PG | 42 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Erica attends high school reunion, bringing Ethan as her "boyfriend". Dr. Tom takes Erica back to 1994, just before losing her virginity to Zach.

Director: Chris Grismer | Stars: Erin Karpluk, Tyron Leitso, Vinessa Antoine, Reagan Pasternak

Votes: 132

49. Being Erica (2009–2011)
Episode: Adultescence (2009)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Erica holds a baby shower for Judith, thinking that she'll be godmother. Dr. Tom sends Erica back to her Bat Mitzvah (13 y.o.) to help her understand her reaction.

Director: Kelly Makin | Stars: Erin Karpluk, Tyron Leitso, Vinessa Antoine, Reagan Pasternak

Votes: 114

50. Being Erica (2009–2011)
Episode: Such a Perfect Day (2009)

TV-PG | 44 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Erica is facing a lot of stress in her life. Sam is no longer talking to her and never wants to see her again. Marcus Stahl wants to renege on the book deal of writing his memoirs since he ... See full summary »

Director: Ron Murphy | Stars: Erin Karpluk, Tyron Leitso, Vinessa Antoine, Reagan Pasternak

Votes: 114