Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "human-ashes"

51. Lots of Kids, a Monkey and a Castle (2017)

90 min | Documentary

Spanish actor Gustavo Salmerón steps behind the camera to capture the winsome eccentricities of his extraordinary mother Julita, who had three dreams: having lots of kids, owning a monkey, and living in a castle.

Director: Gustavo Salmerón | Stars: Julita Salmerón, Antonio García Cabanes, Ramón García Salmerón, Paloma García Salmerón

Votes: 1,682

52. Like the Wind (2013)

110 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Inspired by a true story LIKE THE WIND narrates 15 years of Armida Miserere's life, a woman who with determination and grit, but also personal suffering, was one of the first woman to ... See full summary »

Director: Marco Simon Puccioni | Stars: Valeria Golino, Filippo Timi, Francesco Scianna, Chiara Caselli

Votes: 427

53. Dearest (2012)

110 min | Drama

A prison officer hands in his resignation after his wife's death, to drive to the port where she wants her ashes scattered at sea.

Director: Yasuo Furuhata | Stars: Ken Takakura, Yûko Tanaka, Kôichi Satô, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi

Votes: 521

54. Mushrooms (1995)

PG-13 | 93 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller

In the tradition of Arsenic and Old Lace, comes this morbidly funny Australian tale of murder and mayhem at the hands of two charming old ladies.

Director: Alan Madden | Stars: Julia Blake, Simon Chilvers, Lynette Curran, Brandon Burke

Votes: 278

55. John Wycliffe: The Morning Star (1984)

Not Rated | 75 min | Biography, Drama, History

The story of 14th century John Wycliffe, AKA "The Morning Star of the Reformation", who was the first to translate the Bible into English.

Director: Tony Tew | Stars: Michael Bertenshaw, James Downie, Peter Howell, Barrie Cookson

Votes: 161

56. Day of the Flowers (2012)

99 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two Scottish sisters, one a left-wing activist, the other a popular party girl, travel to Cuba to scatter their late father's ashes. In losing and trying to reclaim their father's ashes, ... See full summary »

Director: John Roberts | Stars: Eva Birthistle, Charity Wakefield, Carlos Acosta, Bryan Dick

Votes: 347

57. Tiger Theory (2016)

107 min | Comedy, Drama

The last drop for Jan's resolution is the voluntary death of his father-in-law, whose strength and patience ran dry. Grandma made decisions about Grandpa's life, old age as well as the ... See full summary »

Director: Radek Bajgar | Stars: Jirí Bartoska, Eliska Balzerová, Tatiana Dyková, Jirí Havelka

Votes: 808

58. Kamikaze (II) (2014)

TV-14 | 94 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

Slastan, from Karadjistan, is willing to immolate himself on a plane from Moscow to Madrid, but a storm forces a change in his plans.

Director: Álex Pina | Stars: Álex García, Eduardo Blanco, Verónica Echegui, Carmen Machi

Votes: 1,594

59. Poslední aristokratka (2019)

110 min | Comedy

The picturesque story of the Czech-American family of Count Frantisek Antonín Kostka of Kostka who learns that his aristocratic fore bearers have left him their ancient family seat - the Castle of Kostka.

Director: Jirí Vejdelek | Stars: Hynek Cermák, Tatiana Dyková, Yvona Stolarová, Martin Pechlát

Votes: 328

60. Lapland Odyssey 3 (2017)

103 min | Comedy

Janne is having an emotional crisis and decides to go for a hike in the beautiful nature of Lapland - alone. As usual, things don't work out that easily. Inari wants to return to work life ... See full summary »

Director: Tiina Lymi | Stars: Jussi Vatanen, Pamela Tola, Timo Lavikainen, Santtu Karvonen

Votes: 1,279

61. Grandpa Walrus (2017)

15 min | Animation, Short, Fantasy

On the windy and cloudy beach, Granny is praying, Mum is shouting, the sisters don't care, Lucas is alone. Grandpa was a weird guy, now he's dead.

Director: Lucrèce Andreae | Stars: Romain Garance, Emilie Blon-Metzinger, Chann Aglat, Ilona Bachelier

Votes: 447

62. Si tu meurs, je te tue (2011)

R | 95 min | Drama

In Paris' cosmopolitan and colorful 10th arrondissement, Philippe, who's fresh out of prison, crosses paths with Avdal, a Kurd who is trying to track down an Iraqi war criminal. Avdal, who ... See full summary »

Director: Hiner Saleem | Stars: Jonathan Zaccaï, Golshifteh Farahani, Billey Demirtas, Özz Nûjen

Votes: 496

63. I'm Dead But I Have Friends (2015)

96 min | Comedy

Jipé is the leadsinger of a successful rockband. When his mic crashes he continues to sing, but loses his voice. Therefore he cannot scream when he falls into a ditch and dies. His rock ... See full summary »

Directors: Guillaume Malandrin, Stéphane Malandrin | Stars: Bouli Lanners, Wim Willaert, Lyès Salem, Serge Riaboukine

Votes: 400

64. Like a Star Shining in the Night (2008)

89 min | Drama

Anne and Marc want a child, but Marc discovers he has Hodgkin's disease. The young couple finds out what love truly means with one of them having a brush with death.

Director: René Féret | Stars: Salomé Stévenin, Nicolas Giraud, Jean-François Stévenin, Marilyne Canto

Votes: 93

65. Gerald (I) (2010)

88 min | Comedy

Gerald was dropped on his head at birth. At 30, he is living with his mother when she suddenly dies. He carries her ashes with him in a ceramic doll. When the doll is stolen, he enlists the... See full summary »

Director: Marc Clebanoff | Stars: Louis Mandylor, Mackenzie Firgens, Deborah Theaker, Luca Palanca

Votes: 45

66. Fathers & Sons (2010)

Not Rated | 87 min | Comedy, Drama

"Fathers and Sons" is a comedic exploration of a group of men and their relationships with their fathers. A middle-aged Jewish man meets his father for the first time at the funeral of his ... See full summary »

Director: Carl Bessai | Stars: Stephen Lobo, Manoj Sood, Tyler Labine, Vincent Gale

Votes: 79

67. Erhart (2022)

71 min

Erhart wants to protect his mentally ill mother from the forced sale of her home. Doing so, he uncovers a scheme that reveals the secrets of his long-vanished father. Family story meets the legacy of post-socialist transformation.

Director: Jan Brezina | Stars: Elizaveta Maximová, Filip Brezina, Premysl Bures, Petra Jungmannová

Votes: 9

68. Paní plukovníková (2018 TV Movie)

82 min | Comedy

About the colonel Vera Malmgren and her controversies with her children, who would like to take their mother to a retirement home and sell the large apartment. Also present is the faithful servant Kirsti, the deceased colonel (in an urn).

Directors: Vladimír Strnisko, Zdenek Zelenka | Stars: Jirina Bohdalová, Libuse Svormová, Valérie Zawadská, Zdenek Maryska

Votes: 18

69. Tátova volha (2018)

90 min | Comedy, Drama

Unexpectedly, costume designer Eva has become a widow. The surprises continue when an unknown child's drawing is discovered in her husband's possessions, and even though Eva would ... See full summary »

Director: Jirí Vejdelek | Stars: Eliska Balzerová, Tatiana Dyková, Martin Mysicka, Emília Vásáryová

Votes: 237

70. Murderous Tales (2016)

80 min | Animation, Comedy, Crime

Murderous Tales is a special effect animated feature film combining live actors with 3D/2D animation, puppets and back projection. It contains three stories while each episode uses ... See full summary »

Director: Jan Bubenicek | Stars: Antonín Jan Abrhám, Josef Jan Abrhám, Jan Bubenicek, Jan Budar

Votes: 65

71. Výlet (2002)

100 min | Comedy, Drama

A dark and absurd road-movie comedy in which the grandmother fulfills a dream, the mother stops treating her daughters like kids, the daughters stop treating their husbands like idiots, and... See full summary »

Director: Alice Nellis | Stars: Iva Janzurová, Theodora Remundová, Igor Bares, Sabina Remundová

Votes: 407

72. Why Did Oscar Pistorius Kill Our Daughter? (2013 TV Movie)

46 min | Documentary, Crime

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Stars: Dexter Azzie, Simone Cowburn, Gwyn Guscott, Samantha Jonker

Votes: 10

73. Almost Audrey (2009 TV Movie)

30 min | Comedy

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Director: Bruce McDonald | Stars: Laurie Elliott, Inessa Frantowski, Agam Darshi, Ryan Kelly

Votes: 47

74. Popel a pálenka (2001 TV Movie)

114 min | Comedy

A quirky widow decides to take her just-deceased husband's urn home from the cemetery, which gives her basically nice but otherwise horrible descendants the idea of seizing their father's ... See full summary »

Director: Jana Kalisová | Stars: Jaroslava Adamová, Jana Drbohlavová, Simona Stasová, Ilja Racek

Votes: 10

75. Zpekelneno (2014)

10 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

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Director: Martin Mach | Stars: Simona Babcáková, Michal Dlouhý, Milan Steindler

76. Fugue (III) (2009)

7 min | Short, Drama

A young man confronts his life after losing his partner.

Director: Logan Mucha | Stars: Darryn Bens, Ash Flanders, Tom McCathie

77. Fruit Cake (2015)

7 min | Short, Comedy, Mystery

Coming to visit Damian and Louise in their house, Kevin, a young co-worker, will have the pleasure of tasting a very special cake.

Director: Steve Ballard | Stars: Rodrig Andrisan, Carlo Rossetti, Susan Seelig

78. Cendres (2013)

74 min | Documentary

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Directors: Idrissa Guiro, Mélanie Pavy | Star: Hiromi Asai

Votes: 11

79. Barrow Hill: Curse of the Ancient Circle (2006 Video Game)

T | Adventure, Horror, Mystery

On the night of the Autumn Equinox, your car breaks down in Barrow Hill, a haunting foresty place somewhere in Cornwall. Nearby is the tent of an archaeologist who went missing while researching the local legend of a cursed menhir.

Director: Matt Clark | Stars: Emma Harry, Richard Clark, Jonathan Boakes, Matt Clark

Votes: 19

80. Chiller (1995– )
Episode: The Man Who Didn't Believe in Ghosts (1995)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Richard Cramer, a professional de-bunker of the paranormal, moves into Windwhistle Hall with his family, only to they find themselves involved in a series of unexplained events and ... See full summary »

Director: Bob Mahoney | Stars: Peter Egan, Mel Martin, Miles Anderson, Tobias Saunders

Votes: 95

81. Biography (1987– )
Episode: Sigmund Freud: Analysis of a Mind (1996)

TV-14 | Documentary, Biography, History

The life and work of the great and influential psychiatrist, Sigmund Freud (1856-1939), is examined. Archive footage of Freud and a unique sound recording of his voice are included.

Stars: Sigmund Freud, Jack Perkins, Joe Aguayo, Harold P. Blum

Votes: 132

82. Becker (1998–2004)
Episode: The Trouble with Harry (2001)

TV-PG | Comedy

A man dies and leaves his ashes to Becker. A current patient suffers a puzzling rapid heartbeat. Reggie tries to ignore her handsome new boyfriend's total lack of consideration for her.

Director: Wil Shriner | Stars: Ted Danson, Terry Farrell, Hattie Winston, Shawnee Smith

Votes: 103

83. Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode: Martin Does It His Way (1995)

TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy

Frasier's Aunt Louise, who was not popular in the family for her tendency to criticize everyone, has died. Frasier has been left in charge of organizing her memorial and delivering a eulogy,

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin

Votes: 1,028

84. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
Episode: Ashes to Ashes (1982)

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy

Trigger is feeling sad after the death of his grandmother, and the Trotters console him. Del, being ever-helpful and out to spot a potential 'earner', sees two old urns at the grandmother's... See full summary »

Director: Ray Butt | Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Lennard Pearce, Roger Lloyd Pack

Votes: 607

85. Tru Calling (2003–2005)
Episode: Valentine (2004)

TV-14 | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

It's Valentine's Day, and Tru, Luc, Harrison and Lindsay spend the day in a cabins resort in the forest. When a man dies, the day repeats and Tru tries to prevent him to go the resort, but ... See full summary »

Director: Paul Shapiro | Stars: Eliza Dushku, Shawn Reaves, Zach Galifianakis, A.J. Cook

Votes: 233

86. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Poppin' Tags (2006)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The death of three unidentified teenagers lead the CSIs inside the world of rap music.

Director: Bryan Spicer | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 756

87. Heroes (2006–2010)
Episode: Chapter Four 'Collision' (2006)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi

Suresh finally tracks down one of his father's fabled genetically advanced "supermen." In Las Vegas, Hiro's plan backfires when he cautiously turns time to his advantage at the gambling ... See full summary »

Director: Ernest R. Dickerson | Stars: Santiago Cabrera, Tawny Cypress, Noah Gray-Cabey, Greg Grunberg

Votes: 2,140

88. Dexter (2006–2013)
Episode: Father Knows Best (2006)

TV-MA | 55 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Dexter is joined by Rita, Debra and Rudy for a weekend away when he learns that his biological father, whom he was told died thirty years ago, has just recently passed away and left him everything he owned, including his house.

Director: Adam Davidson | Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King

Votes: 6,415

89. Grey's Anatomy (2005– )
Episode: Haunt You Every Day (2007)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Romance

Meredith feels she's being haunted by her Mother's ashes, and Cristina is denied a surgery for a surprising reason.

Director: Bethany Rooney | Stars: Ellen Pompeo, Sandra Oh, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers

Votes: 1,272

90. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: Senseless (2007)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Logan and Falacci are frustrated in their attempts to find suspects in the apparent gang shooting of three college students with no gang affiliations.

Director: Jean de Segonzac | Stars: Chris Noth, Alicia Witt, Eric Bogosian, Jesse Garcia

Votes: 318

91. Nip/Tuck (2003–2010)
Episode: Abigail Sullivan (2009)

TV-MA | 42 min | Drama

Sean struggles to stay sane in the aftermath of Teddy's attempt on his life and her disappearance, and Matt's situation when he is injured while attempting to rob another convenience store.... See full summary »

Director: John Scott | Stars: Dylan Walsh, Julian McMahon, John Hensley, Roma Maffia

Votes: 310

92. The Secret World of Your Rubbish (2019– )
Episode: Episode #1.1 (2019)

45 min | Documentary

Meet London's first female binman. The Kennys have built up their waste business from scratch. Mark salvages defunct planes. A box of human ashes turns up at Crapper and Sons landfill site near Swindon.

Directors: Morgan Phillips, Alice Thompson, Jonathan Cowen | Star: David Schofield

93. Saving Grace (2007–2010)
Episode: A Survivor Lives Here (2008)

TV-MA | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

Grace's life is full of missing persons and animals when her dog disappears while walking with Clay, and a friendship formed in the wake of the Murrah bombing is threatened when a young man and his girlfriend vanish.

Director: Guy Ferland | Stars: Holly Hunter, Leon Rippy, Kenny Johnson, Bailey Chase

Votes: 106

94. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Mona Leaves-a (2008)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Homer's mom dies, and as part of her will, she asks him to spread her ashes. However, her request turns out to be part of her final act of rebellion against the system.

Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Mark Kirkland, Ralph Sosa | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 1,543

95. My Family (2000–2011)
Episode: Neighbour Wars (2008)

TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy

Having run over Mr Casey's dog some years ago, Ben now compounds the misdemeanour by running over Mr Casey himself. Casey plays the sympathy card for all it's worth and it seems that it may be worth quite a lot.

Director: Baz Taylor | Stars: Robert Lindsay, Daniela Denby-Ashe, Gabriel Thomson, Rhodri Meilir

Votes: 66

96. The Bold and the Beautiful (1987– )
Episode: Episode #1.5312 (2008)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Katie speaks at Storm's memorial. Stephanie and Taylor happen to meet in Katie's hospital room. The mysterious man offers his condolences to Donna.

Director: Cynthia J. Popp | Stars: Texas Battle, Heath Butler, Eileen Davidson, Patrick Duffy

Votes: 9

97. The Bold and the Beautiful (1987– )
Episode: Episode #1.5311 (2008)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Katie sits alone in the room where Storm had shot himself; she has a vision of him. The mysterious young man visits Donna, but she mistakes him for a caterer.

Director: Cynthia J. Popp | Stars: Texas Battle, Eileen Davidson, William deVry, Patrick Duffy

98. The Young and the Restless (1973– )
Episode: Episode #1.8953 (2008)

TV-14 | Drama, Romance

Everyone shows up for Sabrina's funeral, only to learn that Victor canceled it and held his own private funeral for one.

Director: Susan C. Strickler | Stars: Melody Thomas Scott, Eric Braeden, Michael Graziadei, Michelle Stafford

99. King of the Hill (1997–2010)
Episode: Serves Me Right for Giving General George S. Patton the Bathroom Key (2009)

TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Hank finds out that he is executor of Cotton's will, which includes flushing his ashes down General Patton's toilet. Meanwhile, Dale and Bill go through a nasty "dudevorce."

Director: Steve Robertson | Stars: Mike Judge, Kathy Najimy, Pamela Adlon, Brittany Murphy

Votes: 291

100. The White Lotus (2021–2025)
Episode: Arrivals (2021)

TV-MA | 54 min | Comedy, Drama

As the White Lotus welcomes their newest guests, tensions quickly arise between the hotel staff and the volatile vacationers.

Director: Mike White | Stars: Murray Bartlett, Connie Britton, Jennifer Coolidge, Alexandra Daddario

Votes: 5,490