Films about illegitimate children

Films about illegitimate children
List of the best films about illegitimate children according to the audience: The Most Hated Woman in America, Forever My Girl, Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant, The Scarlet Letter, Tommy's Honour, The Collection, Rock the Casbah, Kalank, The 9th Life of Louis Drax, Taking Sides.

In the top there are new films of 2020, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

Genre
Country
Markimdb: 6.1
Genredrama, biography, history
CountryUSA

The true story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair -- iconoclast, opportunist, and outspoken atheist -- from her controversial rise to her untimely demise.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, music
CountryUSA
Duration02:28

After being gone for a decade, a country star returns home to the love he left behind.

Markimdb: 4.5
Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
CountryUSA

A self-anointed 'renegade' male flight attendant must save the day when the airline he works for tries to eliminate flight attendants as a cost-cutting measure.

Markimdb: 5.3
Genremelodrama, drama
CountryUSA
Duration02:15

Set in puritanical Boston in the mid 1600s, the story of seamstress Hester Prynne, who is outcast after she becomes pregnant by a respected reverend. She refuses to divulge the name of the father, is "convicted" of adultery and forced to wear a scarlet "A" until an Indian attack unites the Puritans and leads to a reevaluation of their laws and morals.

Markimdb: 6.4
Genremelodrama, drama, biography, sport
CountryUnited Kingdom, USA

In every generation, a torch passes from father to son. And that timeless dynamic is the beating heart of Tommy's Honor - an intimate, powerfully moving tale of the real-life founders of the modern game of golf.

Markimdb: 7.1
Genremelodrama, drama, history
CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA
Duration01:38

A gripping family drama and entrepreneurial fable, set in a post-war Paris fashion house. It exposes the grit behind the glamour of a rising business, spearheaded by two clashing brothers.

Markimdb: 6.5
Genrecomedy, drama
CountryFrance, Morocco
Duration01:40

The whole family is reunited when Sofia comes back for his father's funeral. Quickly, inner problems are revealed.

Markimdb: 3.4
Genremelodrama, drama
CountryIndia

Set in 1945, in Pre-Independent India, the elite, opulent and solemn world of the Chaudhry family, and the wild, mysterious and musical underbelly of the town, Hira Mandi, clash when Roop Chaudhry encounters Zafar, a daredevil from Hira Mandi, unleashing deep-buried truths, secrets of betrayal and affairs that threaten to bring both worlds crashing down.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genrethriller, detective
CountryCanada
Duration02:07

    A psychologist who begins working with a young boy who has suffered a near-fatal fall finds himself drawn into a mystery that tests the boundaries of fantasy and reality.

    Markimdb: 7.1
    Genredrama, military, music
    CountryFrance, United Kingdom, Germany, Austria
    Duration02:22

    One of the most spectacular and renowned conductors of the 1930s, Wilhelm Furtwangler's reputation rivaled that of Toscanini's. After the war, he was investigated as part of the Allies' de-Nazification programme. In the bombed-out Berlin of the immediate post-war period, the Allies slowly bring law and order to bear on an occupied Germany. An American major is given the Furtwangler file, and is told to find everything he can and to prosecute the man ruthlessly. Tough and hard-nosed, Major Steve Arnold sets out to investigate a world of which he knows nothing.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genredrama, musical, biography, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:15

    The hit musical based on the life of Evita Duarte, a B-movie Argentinian actress who eventually became the wife of Argentinian president and dictator Juan Perón, and the most beloved and hated woman in Argentina.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genremelodrama, drama
    CountryUnited Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, France, USA
    Duration01:53

    Albert Nobbs struggles to survive in late 19th century Ireland, where women aren't encouraged to be independent. Posing as a man, so she can work as a butler in Dublin's most posh hotel, Albert meets a handsome painter and looks to escape the lie she has been living.

    Markimdb: 7.7
    Genredrama, music
    CountryUnited Kingdom, France
    Duration01:50

    Set against the background of the 1984 Miner's Strike, Billy Elliot is an 11 year old boy who stumbles out of the boxing ring and onto the ballet floor. He faces many trials and triumphs as he strives to conquer his family's set ways, inner conflict, and standing on his toes!

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genremelodrama, drama, military, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:00

    The story of courtesan and dance-hall girl Emma Hamilton, including her relationships with Sir William Hamilton and Admiral Horatio Nelson and her rise and fall, set during the Napoleonic Wars.

    Markimdb: 6
    Genredrama, biography
    CountryUSA, Luxembourg
    Duration02:02

    The story of Steve Jobs' ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century.

    Markimdb: 6.9
    Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
    CountryUnited Kingdom, Italy, France, USA
    Duration01:45

    A chronicle of the life of 18th century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, who was reviled for her extravagant political and personal life.

    Markimdb: 5.5
    Genrefantasy, adventure, family
    CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA, China

    Mary Lennox is born in India to wealthy British parents who never wanted her. When her parents suddenly die, she is sent back to England to live with her uncle. She meets her sickly cousin, and the two children find a wondrous secret garden lost in the grounds of Misselthwaite Manor.

    Markimdb: 7.6
    Genremelodrama, drama, musical, military, history
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
    Duration02:38

      An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France, in which a paroled prisoner named Jean Valjean seeks redemption.

      Markimdb: 8.3
      Genrecomedy, drama, family
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:08

      A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.

      Markimdb: 7.7
      Genredrama
      CountryRepublic of Ireland, United Kingdom
      Duration01:59

      Four women are given into the custody of the Magdalene sisterhood asylum to correct their sinful behavior: Crispina and Rose have given birth to a premarital child, Margaret got raped by her cousin and the orphan Bernadette had been repeatedly caught flirting with the boys. All have to work in a laundry under the strict supervision of the nuns, who break their wills through sadistic punishment.

      Markimdb: 7.3
      Genreaction, comedy, melodrama, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:59

      Wes Anderson’s incisive quirky comedy build up stars complex characters like in ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ with Bill Murray on in the leading role. An ocean adventure documentary film maker Zissou is put in all imaginable life situations and a tough life crisis as he attempts to make a new film about capturing the creature that caused him pain.

      Markimdb: 8.2
      Genrefantasy, drama, military
      CountrySpain, Mexico, USA, France
      Duration01:58

        Living with her tyrannical stepfather in a new home with her pregnant mother, 10-year-old Ofelia feels alone until she explores a decaying labyrinth guarded by a mysterious faun who claims to know her destiny. If she wishes to return to her real father, Ofelia must complete three terrifying tasks.

        Markimdb: 6.6
        Genredrama, music
        CountryUnited Kingdom, France, Germany, USA
        Duration02:02

        Howard Spence has seen better days. Once a big Western movie star, he now drowns his disgust for his selfish and failed life with alcohol, drugs and young women. If he were to die now, nobody would shed a tear over him, that's the sad truth. Until one day Howard learns that he might have a child somewhere out there...

        Markimdb: 6.1
        Genrefantastic, action, thriller, comedy, adventure
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:03

        Set during the Cold War, the Soviets – led by sword-wielding Irina Spalko – are in search of a crystal skull which has supernatural powers related to a mystical Lost City of Gold. After being captured and then escaping from them, Indy is coerced to head to Peru at the behest of a young man whose friend – and Indy's colleague – Professor Oxley has been captured for his knowledge of the skull's whereabouts.

        Markimdb: 6.9
        Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, family
        CountryUSA, Poland, Slovenia, Czech Republic, United Kingdom
        Duration02:23

        Siblings Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter step through a magical wardrobe and find the land of Narnia. There, the they discover a charming, once peaceful kingdom that has been plunged into eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis. Aided by the wise and magnificent lion, Aslan, the children lead Narnia into a spectacular, climactic battle to be free of the Witch's glacial powers forever.

        Markimdb: 7.5
        Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
        CountryDenmark, Sweden, Czech Republic, Germany
        Duration02:17

        A young queen falls in love with her physician, and they start a revolution that changes their nation forever.

        Markimdb: 6.1
        Genreaction, melodrama, drama, musical
        CountryIndia
        Duration02:42

        Two gangs fight for control of the streets: the Scorpions, led by Prakash and the Eagles, fronted by Max. When Prakash's brother Rahul comes to visit, he meets and quickly falls in love with Shirley, not realizing she's the sister of his brother's rival, Max. Though Rahul tries to keep their relationship secret, it's only a matter of time before it brings the gang rivalry to a head.

        Markimdb: 6.9
        Genredrama, adventure, detective
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:09

        A year after his father's death, Oskar, a troubled young boy, discovers a mysterious key he believes was left for him by his father and embarks on a scavenger hunt to find the matching lock.

        Markimdb: 7.6
        Genredrama
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:27

        Frank, a single man raising his child prodigy niece Mary, is drawn into a custody battle with his mother.

        Markimdb: 6.4
        Genrecomedy, melodrama, musical
        CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, Japan, Germany
        Duration01:48

        Set on an idyllic Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA hit songs. Donna, an independent, single mother who owns a small hotel on the island is about to let go of Sophie, the spirited young daughter she's raised alone. But Sophie has secretly invited three of her mother's ex-lovers in the hopes of finding her father.

        Markimdb: 7.5
        Genredrama, adventure, family, detective
        CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, France
        Duration02:06

        Orphaned and alone except for an uncle, Hugo Cabret lives in the walls of a train station in 1930s Paris. Hugo's job is to oil and maintain the station's clocks, but to him, his more important task is to protect a broken automaton and notebook left to him by his late father. Accompanied by the goddaughter of an embittered toy merchant, Hugo embarks on a quest to solve the mystery of the automaton and find a place he can call home.

        Markimdb: 7.1
        Genredrama, adventure, family
        CountryFrance, Canada
        Duration01:45

        A 12-year-old cartographer secretly leaves his family's ranch in Montana where he lives with his cowboy father and scientist mother and travels across the country on board a freight train to receive an award at the Smithsonian Institute.

        Markimdb: 7.8
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:47

        Based on the novel by Truman Capote, this often-witty coming-of-age drama looks at a young man growing up with an unusual family in the Deep South in the 1940s.

        Markimdb: 7.4
        Genrecomedy, drama
        CountryIceland, France, Ukraine
        Duration01:44

        Halla declares a one-woman-war on the local aluminium industry. She is prepared to risk everything to protect the pristine Icelandic Highlands she loves… Until an orphan unexpectedly enters her life.

        Markimdb: 8
        Genredrama, biography
        CountryAustralia, United Kingdom, USA, India
        Duration01:43

        A five-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta, thousands of kilometers from home. He survives many challenges before being adopted by a couple in Australia; 25 years later, he sets out to find his lost family.

        Markimdb: 7.1
        Genreaction, thriller, melodrama, drama
        CountryIndia
        Duration02:48

        Zooni Ali Beg (Kajol) is a blind Kashmiri girl who travels without her parents for the first time with a dance troupe to Delhi to perform in a ceremony for independence day. On her journey, she meets Rehan Khan (Aamir Khan), a casanova and tour guide who flirts with her. Although her friends warn Zooni about him, she cannot resist falling in love with him and he takes her on a private tour of New Delhi. But there is more to Rehan than meets the eye and Zooni will have to make a heartbreaking decision.

        Markimdb: 6.8
        Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
        CountryUSA, Germany
        Duration01:48

        Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire. When they are sent to a distant relative, they find out that he is plotting to kill them and seize their fortune. This movie is extremely alarming, an expression which here means "a thrilling misadventure involving three ingenious orphans and a villainous actor named Count Olaf (Jim Carrey) who wants their enormous fortune." It includes a suspicious fire, delicious pasta, Jim Carrey, poorly behaved looches, Billy Connolly, an incredibly deadly viper, Meryl Streep, and the voice of an imposter named Jude Law.

        Markimdb: 6.3
        Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:40

        A woman and her son must leave a small South Carolina town because of her wild behavior.

        Markimdb: 7.5
        Genredrama, military
        CountryUSA, Germany
        Duration02:11

        While subjected to the horrors of WWII Germany, young Liesel finds solace by stealing books and sharing them with others. Under the stairs in her home, a Jewish refuge is being sheltered by her adoptive parents.

        Markimdb: 5
        Genremelodrama, drama, history
        CountryUnited Kingdom, Spain, France
        Duration02:00

        The Bridge of San Luis Rey is American author Thornton Wilder's second novel, first published in 1927 to worldwide acclaim. It tells the story of several interrelated people who die in the collapse of an Inca rope-fiber suspension bridge in Peru, and the events that lead up to their being on the bridge.[ A friar who has witnessed the tragic accident then goes about inquiring into the lives of the victims, seeking some sort of cosmic answer to the question of why each had to die. The novel won the Pulitzer Prize in 1928.

        Markimdb: 6.6
        Genrecomedy, drama, music
        CountryUSA
        Duration02:26

        TV producer Pierre Delacroix becomes frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea. Hoping to get fired, Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.

        Markimdb: 6.4
        Genrecomedy, drama, sport
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:53

        A pair of aging boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final bout -- 30 years after their last match.

        Markimdb: 6.9
        Genrethriller, comedy, melodrama, drama, crime
        CountryFrance, Canada

        Grieving after the death of her young son Joseph, novelist Betty Fisher enters a dark depression. Hoping to bring her out of it, her mother Margot arranges to kidnap another child, Jose, to replace the son Betty lost. Although she knows it's wrong, Betty accepts Jose as her new son. Meanwhile, Jose's mother Carole is looking for her son with the help of her boyfriend Francois and some of his criminal cohorts.

        Markimdb: 6.9
        Genrecomedy, drama, family
        CountryFrance
        Duration01:55

        Paris 1930. Paul has only ever had one and the same horizon: the high walls of the orphanage, an austere building in the Parisian working class suburbs. Entrusted to a joyful country woman, Célestine, and her husband, Borel, the rather stiff gamekeeper of a vast estate in Sologne, the city child, recalcitrant and stubborn, arrives in a mysterious and disturbing world, that of a soverign and wild region. The huge forest, misty ponds, heaths, and fields all belong to the Count de la Fresnaye, an elderly taciturn man who lives alone in his manor.

        Markimdb: 6.8
        Genredrama, crime
        CountryFrance, United Kingdom, Czech Republic
        Duration02:10

        Oliver Twist the modern filmed version of Charles Dickens bestseller, a Roman Polanski adaptation. The classic Dickens tale, where an orphan meets a pickpocket on the streets of London. From there, he joins a household of boys who are trained to steal for their master.

        Markimdb: 6.8
        Genrethriller, crime, detective
        CountryUnited Kingdom, Canada
        Duration01:58

        Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the case of Jack the Ripper who is killing prostitutes in London's East End. Assisted by Dr. Watson, and using information provided by a renowned psychic, Robert Lees, Holmes finds that the murders may have its roots in a Royal indiscretion and that a cover-up is being managed by politicians at the highest level, all of whom happen to be Masons.

        Markimdb: 4.3
        Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, music
        CountryUSA

        A single mother living in inner city Chicago, Brenda has been struggling for years to make ends meet and keep her three kids off the street.But when she's laid off with no warning, she starts losing hope for the first time - until a letter arrives announcing the death of a father she's never met.Desperate for any kind of help, Brenda takes her family to Georgia for the funeral. But nothing could have prepared her for the Browns, her father's fun-loving, crass Southern clan. In a small-town world full of long afternoons and country fairs, Brenda struggles to get to know the family she never knew existed...and finds a brand new romance that just might change her life.The story is adapted by Tyler Perry from his stage play "Meet the Browns." Perry will portray Madea and Uncle Joe in the film.

        Markimdb: 8.3
        Genredrama, adventure, military, biography
        CountryUnited Kingdom
        Duration03:36

        The story of British officer T.E. Lawrence's mission to aid the Arab tribes in their revolt against the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. Lawrence becomes a flamboyant, messianic figure in the cause of Arab unity but his psychological instability threatens to undermine his achievements.




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