Charity movies and TV shows

The list contains the best, new and most relevant charity movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, realistic, touching, serious, semi serious and entertaining films and TV shows about / with charity, family relations, husband wife relationship, church, hopes, father son relationship, faith, friendship, biopic and society plots mostly in Drama, Comedy and Romance genres shot in USA, UK, Italy and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as charity: Mother Teresa (2003), Beyond Borders (2003), If I Only Had Christmas (2020), Doctor Lisa (2020), Into the Wild (2007), Babette's Feast (1987), Ushpizin (2004), The Letters (2014), Loot (2022), Believe Me (2014).

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 7.0
 766
Mother Teresa (2003)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Spain, UK, Italy
Duration: 180 min.
Story: The inspirational portrayal of Mother Teresa, a simple nun who became one of the most significant personalities of the 20th Century. Armed with a faith that could move mountains, Mother Teresa followed her calling to help the poor, the lepers, the ...
Style: serious, realistic, touching, inspirational, sincere ...
Plot: human spirit, nun, charity, against the odds, hopes, prodigy, clergy, tragic hero, religions or cults, society, catholic, religion ...
Time: 20th century
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 6.4
 29K
Beyond Borders (2003)
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance, War
Country: Germany, USA
Duration: 127 min.
Story: Beyond Borders is an epic tale of the turbulent romance between two star-crossed lovers set against the backdrop of the world's most dangerous hot spots. Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie stars as Sarah Jordan, an American living in London in ...
Style: touching, emotional, romantic, captivating, sincere ...
Audience: date night
Plot: charity, unfaithful wife, un, war, abroad, love, brutality, corruption, survival, starvation, surgery, life & death ...
Time: 80s, year 2003, 90s, year 1988, year 1989 ...
Place: africa, cambodia, london, england, europe ...
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If I Only Had Christmas (2020)
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story: At Christmas, a cheerful publicist teams up with a cynical business owner and his team to help a charity in need.
Style: sweet, feel good, romantic, captivating, emotional
Plot: christmas, charity, holiday, love, publicist, lie, christmas romance, job offer, male female relationship, public relations, parents daughter relationship, ceo ...
Place: connecticut, new england
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 7.2
 730
Doctor Lisa (2020)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Russia
Duration: 120 min.
Story: The film is about a day in the life of Elizaveta Petrovna Glinka, also known as Doctor Liza. Moscow, 2012. The Glinka family prepares for a celebration: thirty years together. The closest friends are invited for dinner, the sons have arrived. Of ...
Style: disturbing, captivating, suspense, unusual plot structure
Plot: charity, hospital, female doctor, doctor patient relationship, female protagonist, family relations, philanthropist, social relations, help, social problems, society, ambulance ...
Place: moscow russia, russia
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 8.1
 655K
Into the Wild (2007)
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 148 min.
Story: The true story of top student and athlete, Christopher McCandless, who after graduating from Emory University in 1992, abandoned his possessions, gave his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness.
Style: road movie, philosophical, melancholic, inspirational, reflective ...
Audience: teens, date night, teen drama, adult
Plot: road trip, wilderness, survival, self discovery, freedom, journey, solitude, life philosophy, isolation, travel, lifestyle change, beautiful scenery ...
Time: 2000s, year 2007, 20th century, year 1990, year 1991 ...
Place: alaska, los angeles, america, astoria oregon, seattle ...
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Babette's Feast (1987)
Genre: Drama
Country: Denmark
Duration: 103 min.
Story: The guest, a General at the Swedish court, is not related to the sister, but, as a callow young man, was in love with her, but chose his military career over happiness with her. His aunt is a member of the religious community. He is the one who, ...
Style: emotional, touching, atmospheric, sentimental, talky ...
Plot: cooking, religion, cooking and food, aging, elderly, gourmet, food, wine, charity, sister sister relationship, catholic, chef ...
Time: 19th century, year 1987, victorian era, 1800s, 1870s ...
Place: denmark, paris france, europe, stockholm sweden
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 7.3
 2K
Ushpizin (2004)
Genre: Drama
Country: Israel
Duration: 90 min.
Story: In Jerusalem's orthodox neighborhoods, it's Succoth, seven days celebrating life's essentials in a sukkah, a temporary shack of both deprivation and hospitality. A devout couple, Moshe and Mali, married nearly five years and ...
Style: uplifting, touching, serious, sincere, independent film ...
Plot: rabbi, charity, orthodox jew, religious, uninvited guest, redemption, couples, family relations, religions or cults, society, couple relations, hopes ...
Time: year 2004, 21st century
Place: israel, middle east, palestine, jerusalem
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 6.2
 1K
The Letters (2014)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story: Mother Teresa, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, is considered one of the greatest humanitarians of modern times. Her selfless commitment changed hearts, lives and inspired millions throughout the world. The Letters, as told through personal ...
Style: spiritual, serious, thought provoking, atmospheric, christian film
Plot: catholic, human rights, nun, religion, letter, charity, family relations, spirituality, workaholic, illness, idealist, children ...
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 6.8
 11K
Loot (2022)
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story: After divorcing her husband of 20 years, Molly Novak must figure out what to do with her $87 billion settlement. She decides to reengage with her charitable foundation and reconnect with the real world—finding herself along the way.
Style: entertaining, satirical, captivating, psychological, semi serious ...
Plot: billionaire, charity, divorce, female protagonist, rich woman, self discovery, lifestyle change, lifestyle, money, wealth, royalty, rich ...
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 4.9
 1K
Believe Me (2014)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min.
Story: Desperate, broke, and out of ideas, four college seniors start a fake charity to embezzle money for tuition.
Style: semi serious, humorous, realistic, captivating, tense ...
Plot: college, campaign, cons and scams, charity, buddies, christian, dishonesty, youth, student life, friends, fall in love, fraud ...
Time: 21st century
Place: usa, austin texas
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 5.6
 21K
Diana (2013)
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Country: UK, France, Sweden, Belgium
Duration: 113 min.
Story: During the last two years of her life, Princess Diana (Naomi Watts) campaigns against the use of land mines and has a secret love affair with a Pakistani heart surgeon (Naveen Andrews).
Style: realistic, captivating, sentimental, emotional, historical drama ...
Plot: princess, royal family, paparazzi, biopic, tragic love, secret love, love affair, society, state affairs, charity, unfulfillment, british royal family ...
Time: 20th century, year 2013, 90s
Place: england, europe, paris france, london
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The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 95 min.
Story: A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.
Style: satirical, humorous, entertaining, captivating, funny ...
Plot: charity, comedian, stand up comedian, humour, satire, music, swearing, stand up comedy, stand up, reenactment
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Acting for a Cause (2020)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
TV show
Story: Acting for a Cause is a live read series of classic plays and screenplays created, produced, directed and hosted by Brando Crawford featuring young Hollywood actors such as Academy Award Nominee Florence Pugh, Emmy Nominee Margaret Qualley, and 80 ...
Style: captivating, sincere, thought provoking, disturbing
Plot: charity, literature, charity event, shakespeare, public speaking
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Seth Rogen's Hilarity for Charity (2018)
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 70 min.
Story: Seth Rogen and friends combine stand-up, sketches and music for an outrageous comedy special that could only come from the mind of Seth. Guests include Tiffany Haddish, Sarah Silverman, Michelle Wolf, John Mulaney, Michael Che, David Chang, Ike ...
Style: funny, feel good, captivating, social, entertaining ...
Plot: charity, comedian, stand up comedian, social problems, illness, social issues, joke, alzheimer's disease, fighting illness, satire, live performance, stand up comedy ...
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When Harvey Met Bob (2010)
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min.
Story: Bob Geldof and Harvey Goldsmith set up one of the world's greatest ever concerts, Live Aid in 1984 to help ease the Ethiopian Famine.
Style: realistic, uplifting, serious, captivating, psychological ...
Plot: music, musician's life, follow your dream, artists and showbiz, partner, idealism, media, hopes, ambition, charity, rock, society ...
Time: 20th century, 80s
Place: england, europe
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 6.1
 2K
LolliLove (2004)
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 64 min.
Story: A hip, misguided Southern California couple decide to make a difference in the lives of the homeless by giving them lollipops with a cheery slogan on the wrapper.
Style: mockumentary, realistic, semi serious, witty, humorous ...
Plot: social differences, social relations, rich and poor, nothing goes right, society, homelessness, charity, satire, homeless, couples
Time: 21st century
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Operation Christmas Drop (2020)
Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min.
Story: While gathering evidence to support closing a tropical U.S. Air Force base, a congressional aide warms to its generous captain.
Style: realistic, thought provoking, captivating, light, scenic ...
Audience: teens, chick flick
Plot: christmas, air force, interracial love, military, holiday, tropical island, military base, charity, u.s. navy, help, xmas, ambition ...
Time: 2020s
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 6.9
 28K
Calendar Girls (2003)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 108 min.
Story: Members of a Yorkshire branch of the Women's Institute cause controversy when they pose nude for a charity calendar.
Style: feel good, sentimental, touching, inspirational, realistic ...
Plot: charity, small town, female nudity, women, leukemia, female empowerment, elderly, life philosophy, model, human spirit, friendship, family drama ...
Time: 90s, year 2003, 2000s, 21st century
Place: england, yorkshire, britain, northern england, los angeles ...
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 8.1
 35K
Anand (1971)
Genre: Drama, Musical
Country: India
Duration: 122 min.
Story: Dr. Bhaskar Bannerjee struggles with his patients' suffering and the darkness and poverty he confronts daily. He treats cancer patient Anand , who upon learning of his impending death, determines to use the time he has left to the absolute ...
Style: inspirational, light, sad, retro, cult classic ...
Plot: doctor, charity, rebel, hindu, self awareness, meaning of life, life lesson, indians, cancer, hospital, beach, nurse ...
Time: 70s, 20th century
Place: asia, india
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This Is Our Time (2013)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA, India
Duration: 104 min.
Story: After graduation, five friends set out to make a difference in the world for God. Their ambitions are high, their passions are strong but will they have the courage to fulfill their calling regardless of what comes their way. The sacrifice they are ...
Style: captivating, serious, sincere, realistic, touching ...
Plot: faith, christian, friendship, ambition, charity, christian propaganda, volunteer, loss of wife, father son relationship, social media, college, grief ...
Place: india
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Little Red Wagon (2012)
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min.
Story: With nothing more than a blazing spirit of philanthropy and his beat-up red wagon, Zach sets out to help homeless children in America. In the process, he sweeps his fractured family - and ultimately the entire country - along with him.
Style: psychological, captivating, disturbing
Audience: family outing
Plot: coming of age, charity, little boy, generosity, donation, social problems, family conflict, social issues, social activism, life is a bitch, child, family problems ...
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 7.4
 92
Soccer Aid (2006)
Genre: Sport
Country: UK
TV show
Story: Soccer Aid is a biennial British charity event that has raised £6.5 million in aid of UNICEF UK through ticket sales and donations. The event is a football match between two teams of celebrities and former professional players, representing England ...
Style: captivating, exciting, entertaining
Plot: soccer, football, charity, soccer match, playing football, football team, professional athlete, contest, rivalry, professional sports, sport team, football player ...
Place: england, manchester
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 6.7
 30K
Sharper (2023)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 116 min.
Story: A small, wealthy family in New York City gets progressively torn apart by secrets, lies, and the theft that orchestrates all of it.
Style: suspenseful, captivating, tense, exciting, crime thriller
Plot: con game, billionaire, cheating wife, mother's boyfriend, female protagonist, greed, charity, inheritance, boyfriend girlfriend relationship, theft, scandal, death of husband ...
Place: new york
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 5.9
 418
Silver Bells (2013)
Genre: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min.
Story: An overly win-driven sportscaster goes too far and must perform community service during December as a bell-ringer for the Salvation Army.
Style: entertaining, sincere, funny, semi serious, captivating ...
Audience: family outing
Plot: christmas, sportscaster, salvation army, charity, community service, family relations, husband wife relationship, christmas season, father son relationship, relationship vs career, changing lives, lifestyle change ...
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 6.8
 145
The Foundation (2009)
Genre: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story: THE FOUNDATION is an irreverent comedy series about an uncharitable man at the helm of a charitable organization. The series revolves around an irresponsible, corrupt man holding the reins of a powerful non-profit organization. Michael ...
Style: thought provoking, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical ...
Plot: satire, hypocrisy, embezzlement, charity, social satire, corruption, corrupt businessman, corrupt, dark humor, corporate corruption, corrupt politician, silly humor ...
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A Castle in Italy (2013)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: France
Duration: 104 min.
Story: Louise meets Nathan, her dreams resurface. It's also the story of her ailing brother, their mother, and the destiny of a leading family of wealthy Italian industrialists. The story of a family falling apart, a world coming to an end and love ...
Style: semi serious, touching, realistic, humorous, contemplative
Plot: family relations, older woman younger man relationship, fall in love, love and romance, family problems, family life, parents and children, family in crisis, breakup, mother daughter relationship, family crisis, death of brother ...
Time: 2000s, 21st century
Place: italy, france, europe, paris france
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Sweet Charity (1969)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Music, Musical, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 149 min.
Story: Taxi dancer Charity continues to have Faith in the human race despite apparently endless disappointments at its hands, and Hope that she will finally meet the nice young man to romance her away from her sleazy life. Maybe, just maybe, handsome Oscar ...
Style: stylized, funny, freeze frame, semi serious, realistic ...
Audience: chick flick, date night
Plot: broadway, dancing, nightclub, transformation, charity, love, depression, dancehall girl, broken engagement, tragic love, celebrity, burlesque ...
Time: year 1969, 20th century, 60s
Place: new york, manhattan new york city, usa
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Bad President (2021)
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min.
Story: This black comedy answers the question that has obsessed America and the world since November 08, 2016. How did Donald Trump become President of the United States?
Style: absurd, humorous, captivating, parody
Plot: manipulation, world domination, political candidate, usa president, politics, republican party, crooked businessman, political scandal, presidential election, money, sex scandal, husband wife relationship ...
Time: year 2016, year 2015
Place: new york, north korea, washington d.c., miami, slovenia ...
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Love at First Bark (2017)
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Country: Canada
Duration: 84 min.
Story: Portland interior designer Julia Galvins (Jana Kramer) adopts a dog and seeks the help of expert and handsome dog trainer Owen Michaels (Kevin McGarry). When she is hired to design a nursery and a “puppery,” as well as plan a puppy shower ...
Style: sincere, funny, touching, sweet, feel good
Plot: dog, owner dog relationship, kindness, love, friendship, coach, pet owner relationship, loyalty, charity, couple relations, family relations, animal ...
Place: portland oregon
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Saint Philip Neri: I Prefer Heaven (2010)
Genre: Drama
Country: Italy
Duration: 200 min.
Story: An epic feature film on the famous "Apostle of Rome" and great friend of youth in the 16th century. One of the most popular saints of all time, St. Philip Neri was widely known for his great charity, deep prayer life, and tremendous humor. ...
Style: serious, philosophical, touching, uplifting, christian film
Plot: children, catholic, saint, moral dilemma, religion, idealist, christian, charity, human spirit, optimism, christianity, missionary ...
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