Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "family-betrayal"

1. Gladiator (2000)

R | 155 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A former Roman General sets out to exact vengeance against the corrupt emperor who murdered his family and sent him into slavery.

Director: Ridley Scott | Stars: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed

Votes: 1,621,978 | Gross: $187.71M

2. The Lion King (2019)

PG | 118 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

After the murder of his father, a young lion prince flees his kingdom only to learn the true meaning of responsibility and bravery.

Director: Jon Favreau | Stars: Donald Glover, Beyoncé, Seth Rogen, Chiwetel Ejiofor

Votes: 267,275 | Gross: $543.64M

3. The Lion King (1994)

G | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.

Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff | Stars: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg

Votes: 1,143,478 | Gross: $422.78M

4. Million Dollar Baby (2004)

PG-13 | 132 min | Drama, Sport

Frankie, an ill-tempered old coach, reluctantly agrees to train aspiring boxer Maggie. Impressed with her determination and talent, he helps her become the best and the two soon form a close bond.

Director: Clint Eastwood | Stars: Hilary Swank, Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Jay Baruchel

Votes: 722,296 | Gross: $100.49M

5. Hamlet (1996)

PG-13 | 242 min | Drama

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, returns home to find his father murdered and his mother remarrying the murderer, his uncle. Meanwhile, war is brewing.

Director: Kenneth Branagh | Stars: Kenneth Branagh, Julie Christie, Derek Jacobi, Kate Winslet

Votes: 40,070 | Gross: $4.71M

6. I, Claudius (1976)

Not Rated | 50 min | Biography, Drama, History

The personal and governmental affairs of the Julio-Claudian dynasty at the beginning of the Roman Empire, as recalled by one of its rulers.

Stars: Derek Jacobi, John Hurt, Siân Phillips, Brian Blessed

Votes: 19,393

7. Hamlet (1990)

PG | 135 min | Drama

Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, finds out that his uncle Claudius killed his father to obtain the throne, and plans revenge.

Director: Franco Zeffirelli | Stars: Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield

Votes: 23,627 | Gross: $20.71M

8. Grace of Monaco (2014)

Not Rated | 103 min | Biography, Drama, Romance

The story of former Hollywood star Grace Kelly's crisis of marriage and identity, during a political dispute between Monaco's Prince Rainier III and France's Charles De Gaulle, and a looming French invasion of Monaco in the early 1960s.

Director: Olivier Dahan | Stars: Nicole Kidman, Tim Roth, André Penvern, Frank Langella

Votes: 21,198

9. The Damned (1969)

R | 157 min | Drama, War

The dramatic collapse of a wealthy, industrialist/Junker family during the reign of the Third Reich.

Director: Luchino Visconti | Stars: Dirk Bogarde, Ingrid Thulin, Helmut Griem, Helmut Berger

Votes: 9,931 | Gross: $0.63M

10. Hamlet (2009 TV Movie)

PG | 180 min | Drama

The RSC puts a modern spin on Shakespeare's Hamlet in this filmed-for-television version of their stage production. The Prince of Denmark seeks vengeance after his father is murdered and his mother marries the murderer.

Director: Gregory Doran | Stars: David Tennant, Patrick Stewart, Penny Downie, Oliver Ford Davies

Votes: 3,800

11. That's My Life (2014–2017)

140 min | Crime, Drama

Bahar, who does not know that she is adopted, lives under the pressure of her poor family. When her rich family is discovered, her stepmother substitutes her own daughter for Bahar and steals Bahar's life.

Stars: Ezgi Asaroglu, Keremcem, Ceren Moray, Görkem Gönülsen

Votes: 857

12. Brothers by Blood (2020)

R | 105 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A tale of family, friendships and betrayal in the violent world of the Philadelphia mob.

Director: Jérémie Guez | Stars: Matthias Schoenaerts, Joel Kinnaman, Maika Monroe, Paul Schneider

Votes: 2,587

13. The Animals of Farthing Wood (1993–1995)

TV-Y7 | 25 min | Animation, Adventure, Family

A group of wild animal friends are forced to move to a park after humans drive them away from their old home.

Stars: Ron Moody, Stacey Gregg, Rupert Farley, Sally Grace

Votes: 3,646

14. Amor real (2003)

45 min | Drama, Romance

In 19th-century Mexico, Dr. Fuentes inherits a fortune and searches for a wife. His choice is Matilde Penalver y Beristain, from an aristocratic family whose fortune has waned.

Stars: Adela Noriega, Fernando Colunga, Mauricio Islas, Helena Rojo

Votes: 1,012

15. Broken Lance (1954)

Approved | 96 min | Adventure, Drama, Western

The saga of the Devereaux rancher family, set in 1880's Arizona.

Director: Edward Dmytryk | Stars: Spencer Tracy, Robert Wagner, Jean Peters, Richard Widmark

Votes: 4,309 | Gross: $8.28M

16. Hamlet (1969)

G | 117 min | Drama

Academy Award-winning director Tony Richardson brings Shakespeare's tragedy to the screen - with searing performances from Nicol Williamson as the melancholy Dane and future Academy Award-winner Anthony Hopkins as the deceitful Claudius.

Director: Tony Richardson | Stars: Nicol Williamson, Judy Parfitt, Anthony Hopkins, Marianne Faithfull

Votes: 871

17. Cloistered Nun: Runa's Confession (1976)

74 min | Drama, Horror, Romance

Runa, visits her sister three years after entering the convent to forgive her and help her make money. To make more money, Runa's sister wheedles gifts from various men, and Runa's sexual initiation at the convent teaches her meekness.

Director: Masaru Konuma | Stars: Luna Takamura, Yôko Azusa, Tatsuya Hamaguchi, Nobutaka Masutomi

Votes: 245

18. The BBC Television Shakespeare (1978–1985)
Episode: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (1980)

TV-14 | 210 min

Hamlet suspects his uncle has murdered his father to claim the throne of Denmark and the hand of Hamlet's mother, but the Prince cannot decide whether or not he should take vengeance.

Directors: Rodney Bennett, John Gorrie | Stars: Derek Jacobi, Claire Bloom, Patrick Stewart, Eric Porter

Votes: 665

19. Hamlet (I) (1964)

191 min | Drama

The highly successful 1964 Richard Burton Broadway production of "Hamlet", deliberately staged in the style of a "dress rehearsal", but performed in front of a live audience.

Directors: Bill Colleran, John Gielgud | Stars: Richard Burton, Hume Cronyn, Alfred Drake, Eileen Herlie

Votes: 519

20. Hamlet (II) (2000 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 178 min | Drama

The classic Shakespeare tragedy is revisioned in America at the turn of the 20th Century. Campbell Scott (Singles, The Spanish Prisoner) adapted, co-directed and stars in the title role ... See full summary »

Directors: Campbell Scott, Eric Simonson | Stars: Campbell Scott, Blair Brown, Roscoe Lee Browne, LisaGay Hamilton

Votes: 245

21. Brother (2010)

Not Rated | 97 min | Drama, Family, Sport

Two young men who have been raised as brothers look to their soccer skills as a way of getting out of their slum. While a scout is in town, an act of violence threatens to tear them apart.

Director: Marcel Rasquin | Stars: Fernando Moreno, Eliú Armas, Alí Rondón, Beto Benites

Votes: 2,644 | Gross: $0.03M

22. The Outsider (1979)

R | 122 min | Drama, History, Thriller

A young American man joins the IRA in Ireland but soon finds out that he is being used for political purposes and propaganda.

Director: Tony Luraschi | Stars: Craig Wasson, Sterling Hayden, Patricia Quinn, Niall O'Brien

Votes: 323

23. When a Man Comes Home (2007)

Not Rated | 100 min | Comedy

Sebastian was told as kid that his dad suicided - causing his stutter. Sebastian, now a kitchen hand living with his girlfriend, is told that the famous opera singer returning to town after years is his dad. Chaos ensues.

Director: Thomas Vinterberg | Stars: Oliver Møller-Knauer, Ronja Mannov Olesen, Helene Reingaard Neumann, Thomas Bo Larsen

Votes: 945

24. A Reason (2014)

R | 112 min | Drama

Serena, a young, gay introvert and her controlling older brother Nathan, are forced to endure a dreaded family gathering at the house of their elegant elderly Aunt Irene to hear the reading of her will - setting off an unexpected course of events that ultimately forces the clan to reevaluate their views on love, forgiveness, and family.

Director: Dominique Schilling | Stars: Magda Apanowicz, Nick Eversman, Marion Ross, Roxanne Hart

Votes: 121 | Gross: $0.01M

25. The Maiden Danced to Death (2011)

100 min | Drama

There were two brothers - two dancers - in Communist Hungary. One defected, the other stuck it out. One gave his soul to commerce, the other to the Party. After twenty years, they meet again. And the dance begins.

Director: Endre Hules | Stars: Endre Hules, Zsolt László, Bea Melkvi, Emöke Zsigmond

Votes: 144

26. The Last Breath (2009)

TV-MA | 10 min | Short, Comedy, Horror

Whilst on a family scuba diving trip the Kelvin family surface to find that the world's oxygen supply has suddenly dissipated. With their tanks running low they embark on a race against time to reach the nearby dive hut.

Director: David Jackson | Stars: Carole Weyers, Francis Magee, Sara Markland, Sarah Savage

Votes: 30

27. Black Reign

Short, Drama, Music | Post-production

"Black Reign" delves into the tumultuous journey of a successful singing group. Struggling with internal conflicts stemming from ego clashes and betrayal, the group faces a pivotal moment ... See full summary »

Director: Shante Jefferson | Stars: Shanyia Corbin, Gabriela Collazo, Imani Nathaniel, Michelle Barber

28. Darkfall Resurrection (2013)

70 min | Romance, Sci-Fi

Anonymous Set in outer space, on the planet Akoh, The elder Zeav Keela tells his last story to a group of students. Recalling his younger years, Zeav and Alexandra are madly in love and ... See full summary »

Director: William Goldwyn | Stars: Sam Ashleigh, Alice Barbieri, Samantha Bennett, Tamy Berry

Votes: 54

29. Prima classe (2003)

15 min | Drama, Short

Elena is a rich woman married to a handsome professional: in a short time her life will turn from a fake heaven to a real hell but nobody does really seem to care.

Directors: Alessandro Bignami, Alex Oriani | Stars: Nino D'Agata, Armando De Ceccon, Maurizio Di Carmine, Gaetano Finocchi

30. Lucia di Lammermoor (I) (1983 TV Movie)

128 min | Drama, Music

Enrico wants sister Lucia to marry Arturo for political gain. Lucia loves his enemy Edgardo. When Edgardo is away, Enrico shows her a forged letter saying Edgardo is now married and to ... See full summary »

Director: Kirk Browning | Stars: Joan Sutherland, Alfredo Kraus, Pablo Elvira, Paul Plishka

Votes: 69

31. The Farm (VIII)

Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Announced

A retiring patriarch disputes with a large construction firm over the fertile land his farm is placed on. At the same time the passing of his wife brings home a son from an extra-marital affair, upsetting the family balance further.

32. Great Performances (1971– )
Episode: Hamlet (1990)

Not Rated | 165 min | Music, Musical

A Danish prince and university student avenges his father's murder by his uncle, who stole the crown and married his mother.

Directors: Kirk Browning, Kevin Kline | Stars: MacIntyre Dixon, Rene Raymond Rivera, Bill Camp, Peter Francis James

Votes: 238

33. Matlock (1986–1995)
Episode: The Getaway (1995)

TV-PG | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Matlock defends an ex-con in a bank robbery trial, which hinges on the testimony of a kid who claims he can identify the real bandits.

Director: Leo Penn | Stars: Andy Griffith, Daniel Roebuck, Carol Huston, Jay Acovone

Votes: 100

34. Route 66 (1960–1964)
Episode: Soda Pop and Paper Flags (1963)

TV-Y7 | 50 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama

Tod and Linc are en route from St. Louis to Memphis, Tennessee. They stop in Mapleton, Mo., for gas. Tod defends a transient hobo from troublemakers. Deciding to stay, Tod & Linc go to work... See full summary »

Director: Fred Jackman Jr. | Stars: Martin Milner, Glenn Corbett, Chester Morris, Frank Overton

Votes: 69

35. Emmerdale Farm (1972– )
Episode: Episode #1.3556 (2003)

TV-PG | Adventure, Crime, Drama

Many of the villagers get upset by an article about the Dingle-Tate feud and it doesn't take long until the Dingles realize that Shadrach sold information to the press and they call for a ... See full summary »

Director: Alan Wareing | Stars: Sammy Winward, Kelvin Fletcher, Abigail Fisher, Matthew Booth

36. Emmerdale Farm (1972– )
Episode: Episode #1.3584 (2003)

TV-PG | Adventure, Crime, Drama

Zak finds out that Shadrach went to the press again. Daz is being held at a police-station after being caught joyriding and Andy needs to get down to Manchester to fetch him since his ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Sendell | Stars: Jane Cox, Jeff Hordley, Mark Charnock, Deena Payne

37. The Bold and the Beautiful (1987– )
Episode: Episode #1.5316 (2008)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Phoebe begs Taylor to end things with Rick. While feeding Jack, Donna remembers the baby she once gave up for adoption. Nick and Katie share a tender moment.

Director: Deveney Kelly | Stars: Cameron Carr, McKenzie Carr, Jennifer Gareis, Ashley Jones

38. Guiding Light (1952–2009)
Episode: Episode #1.15489 (2008)

TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance

Bill knows Alan has someone working against him inside the company; he doesn't know it's Dinah. Alan has another vision of Gus. Beth begins her first day as a law student.

Director: Tracey Hanley Bryggman | Stars: Beth Chamberlin, Bradley Cole, Daniel Cosgrove, Ron Raines

39. Baptiste (2019–2021)
Episode: Episode #2.5 (2021)

Not Rated | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

With Will safe, Emma and Julien hope to discover the identity of Gomorrah, but instead discover another attack is planned. Now, the pair must race against the clock to prevent it.

Director: Hong Khaou | Stars: Tchéky Karyo, Fiona Shaw, Adrian Rawlins, Claude Scott-Mitchell

Votes: 244

40. The Bold and the Beautiful (1987– )
Episode: Thurs Jan 22 2009 (2009)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Dominick welcomes the new president of Jackie M. The Forresters and the Logans scramble to find out who betrayed the company.

Director: Jennifer Howard | Stars: Texas Battle, Susan Flannery, Jennifer Gareis, Winsor Harmon

41. The Bold and the Beautiful (1987– )
Episode: Fri Jan 23 2009 (2009)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Clarke and Jackie celebrate their unearned success. Katie questions her future with Nick. Rick comes clean to Eric and gets a harsh response.

Director: Jennifer Howard | Stars: Andrew Collins, Lesley-Anne Down, Katherine Kelly Lang, Kyle Lowder

42. The Bold and the Beautiful (1987– )
Episode: Mon Jan 26 2009 (2009)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Ridge and Stephanie voice their mutual suspicion to each other that the company saboteur is Rick. Eric takes steps to cover up what Rick has done.

Director: Michael Stich | Stars: Lesley-Anne Down, Susan Flannery, Katherine Kelly Lang, Kyle Lowder

43. The Bold and the Beautiful (1987– )
Episode: Tues Jan 27 2009 (2009)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Nick agrees to the deal with Eric. Steffy tells Bridget she ended things with Rick. Stephanie and Ridge are convinced of Rick's guilt.

Director: Michael Stich | Stars: Lesley-Anne Down, Susan Flannery, Ashley Jones, Kyle Lowder

44. The Bold and the Beautiful (1987– )
Episode: Episode #1.5496 (2009)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Brooke is furious when Rick tells her that he is in love with Steffy. James Warwick tries to talk sense into Steffy. Beth Logan stops by.

Director: David Shaughnessy | Stars: Ian Buchanan, Lesley-Anne Down, Susan Flannery, Ashley Jones

45. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: 15 June 2010: Part 1 (2010)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Romance

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Director: Michael Owen Morris | Stars: Liam Bergin, Glynis Barber, Rita Simons, Samantha Womack

46. Better Call Saul (2015–2022)
Episode: Pimento (2015)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama

Chuck wants to transfer the Sandpiper case to HHM much to Jimmy's dismay. Mike gets a job offer working as a bodyguard.

Director: Thomas Schnauz | Stars: Bob Odenkirk, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian

Votes: 20,736

47. Suburra: Blood on Rome (2017–2020)
Episode: Rabid Dogs (2017)

TV-MA | 42 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Samurai confronts Spadino over Theodosiou and hands Sara a raw deal. Cinaglia finds himself trapped. Manfredi targets Aureliano for revenge.

Director: Andrea Molaioli | Stars: Alessandro Borghi, Giacomo Ferrara, Eduardo Valdarnini, Francesco Acquaroli

Votes: 347

48. Baptiste (2019–2021)
Episode: Into the Sand (2019)

Not Rated | 57 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Edward deals with the aftermath of a murder. Baptiste doesn't know who to trust, believing that the level of corruption runs deep after an attempt is made to kill Genevieve and himself.

Director: Jan Matthys | Stars: Tchéky Karyo, Tom Hollander, Zachary Baharov, Clare Calbraith

Votes: 370