Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "abandonment-issues"

1. Monster (2022–2024)

TV-MA | 534 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The story of a cannibalistic serial killer named Jeffrey Dahmer, a.k.a. the Milwaukee Monster.

Stars: Evan Peters, Richard Jenkins, Molly Ringwald, Niecy Nash

Votes: 156,583

2. Chloe (2009)

R | 96 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Suspecting her husband of infidelity, gynecologist Dr. Catherine Stewart hires an escort named Chloe in order to test his faithfulness. Soon, the relationships between all three intensify.

Director: Atom Egoyan | Stars: Julianne Moore, Amanda Seyfried, Liam Neeson, Max Thieriot

Votes: 77,983 | Gross: $3.07M

3. The Turning (2020)

PG-13 | 94 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

A young governess is hired to look after an orphaned girl, but the return of the girl's problematic brother uncovers secrets from their past. A modern take on Henry James' novella "The Turn of the Screw."

Director: Floria Sigismondi | Stars: Mackenzie Davis, Finn Wolfhard, Brooklynn Prince, Barbara Marten

Votes: 16,177

4. 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: 9,687

5. A Whisker Away (2020)

TV-PG | 104 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

Miyo Sasaki is in love with her classmate Kento Hinode and tries repeatedly to get Kento's attention by transforming into a cat, but at some point, the boundary between herself and the cat becomes ambiguous.

Directors: Jun'ichi Satô, Tomotaka Shibayama | Stars: Mirai Shida, Natsuki Hanae, Johnny Yong Bosch, Bob Buchholz

Votes: 13,959

6. I Never Promised You a Rose Garden (1977)

R | 96 min | Drama, Fantasy

A disturbed, institutionalized 16-year-old girl struggles between fantasy and reality.

Director: Anthony Page | Stars: Bibi Andersson, Kathleen Quinlan, Ben Piazza, Lorraine Gary

Votes: 1,557

7. Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes (2022)

TV-MA | 60 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime

Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer confesses to his gruesome crimes in unguarded interviews, offering an unsettling view into a disturbed mind.

Stars: Park Dietz, Wendy Patrickus, Anne E. Schwartz, Kenneth Smail

Votes: 9,438

8. Beat (2018)

TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

Beat works as a promoter in Berlin's most famous techno club and does not miss a party himself. The european secret services recruit him as an undercover insider. Soon, he discovers the ... See full summary »

Stars: Jannis Niewöhner, Karoline Herfurth, Christian Berkel, Alexander Fehling

Votes: 3,101

9. The Answer Man (2009)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Romance

A reclusive author of spiritual books is pursued for advice by a single mother and a man fresh out of rehab.

Director: John Hindman | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Lauren Graham, Lou Taylor Pucci, Olivia Thirlby

Votes: 7,301 | Gross: $0.03M

10. Age Out (2018)

PG-13 | 91 min | Crime, Drama

Fresh out of foster care at age 18, a young drifter turns to petty crime to survive, and discovers an impossible love in an unlikely friend.

Director: A.J. Edwards | Stars: Tye Sheridan, Imogen Poots, Caleb Landry Jones, Jeffrey Wright

Votes: 1,104

11. On the Go (2023)

72 min | Adventure, Comedy

Milagros stretches a carefree youth in her last years of fertility while Jonathan seeks solace in Grindr to overcome abandonment issues. A delirious road movie, full of music, where a mysterious mermaid will set the course of the journey.

Directors: Julia de Castro, María G. Royo | Stars: Omar Ayuso, Manuel de Blas, Julia de Castro, Chacha Huang

Votes: 66

12. Once Fallen (2010)

R | 93 min | Crime

The hardest part about moving on is saying goodbye.

Director: Ash Adams | Stars: Brian Presley, Taraji P. Henson, Amy Madigan, Ed Harris

Votes: 1,454

13. Daniel's Daughter (2008 TV Movie)

PG | 88 min | Drama

When a woman learns that her father has passed away, she must confront the past (and the town) she left behind.

Director: Neill Fearnley | Stars: Laura Leighton, Sebastian Spence, Derek McGrath, Brandon Firla

Votes: 559

14. Mniejsze niebo (1981)

96 min | Drama

A successful middle-aged scientist suddenly abandons his family and workplace, and decides to rent a room near the railway station while experiencing a major existential crisis.

Director: Janusz Morgenstern | Stars: Roman Wilhelmi, Beata Tyszkiewicz, Jan Englert, Wladyslaw Kowalski

Votes: 87

15. Kojak (1973–1978)
Episode: I Want to Report a Dream (1975)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Stavros receives a call from a psychic:"I want to report a dream." Since it involves murder, he checks the files. When the details match, Kojak gets involved. Are the dead really communicating, or does the psychic know who the murderer is?

Director: Telly Savalas | Stars: Telly Savalas, Ruth Gordon, Andrew Robinson, Dan Frazer

Votes: 161

16. Jeff Lewis Live (2019– )
Episode: Jeff Lewis Has Issues: Bad Dad (2021)

41 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

Jeff Lewis and Elisa Donovan discuss with Doug Budin unsolicited parenting advice, a visit from the cops, Jeff's upcoming trip to Disneyland, and Elisa's new book "Wake Me When You Leave: ... See full summary »

Stars: Doug Budin, Elisa Donovan, Shane Douglas, Jeff Lewis

17. Merlí (2015–2018)
Episode: Hannah Arendt (2017)

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

Merlí makes a comment about Oksana as a mother that strikes a nerve. A class discussion about forgiveness spurs Pol to make amends for a past misdeed.

Directors: Eduard Cortés, Menna Fité | Stars: Francesc Orella, Carlos Cuevas, Carlota Olcina, Pere Ponce

Votes: 137

18. Broke Straight Boys TV (2014– )
Episode: Porn Never Sleeps (2015)

TV-MA | 23 min | Reality-TV

As the last day looms for the four remaining Straight Boys, two have emotionally connected, one wakes up in the boss's bed, and a staff member ignites racism issues.

Director: Christin Mihon | Stars: Shannon Prewitt, Paul Canon, Damien Kyle, Kaden Alexander