Reform movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant reform movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, serious, emotional, realistic, tense and historical drama films and TV shows about / with reform, coming of age, corruption, friendship, leadership, politics, power struggle, social commentary, fight and political intrigue plots mostly in Drama, Action and History genres shot in India, UK, China and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as reform: Ace Troops (2021), Forever Mary (1989), A Harlot's Progress (2006), Scum (1979), Shin Don (2005), Novitiate (2017), The Youth Memories (2023), People's Property (2021), Pathonpatham Noottandu (2022), The Colour Room (2021).
Best films
New films
| Steve (2025) | 6.4 | |
| 1978 (2024) | 4.9 | |
| The Colour Room (2021) | 6.8 | |
| Leader: Amie Bangladesh (2023) | 7.7 | |
| Rule Breakers (2025) | 6.5 |
List of reform movies
Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Suddenly summoned to a fantasy world and betrothed to the princess, Kazuya Souma is crowned the new king. Unlike the royalty before him, he won’t be using swords and magic to rule; will administrative reform really get this kingdom back on track?
Style:
anime, captivating, adult animation, ecchi, entertaining ...
Plot:
economic crisis, heroes, isekai, reform, political unrest, king, dream world, military, save the kingdom, parallel world, world politics, reformation ...
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Genre: Action, Drama, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Gao Liang and Gu Yi Ye are good friends and rivals since they joined the army. They fall in love with the same girl, Jiang Nan Zheng. However, Gu Yi Ye eventually gives up his love in the name of friendship and marries A Xiu, the daughter of their ...
Style:
dramatic, serious, captivating, harsh, tense
Plot:
friendship, love triangle, rivalry, reform, army, soldier, military training, officer, duty, leadership, friends, chinese history ...
Time:
2000s
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, Crime
Country: Italy
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
A teacher discovers his calling. Marco relocates to Palermo from Milan and takes a job teaching in a reform school while he waits for a high school position. He tries to understand and motivate his handful of students, reading them colloquial ...
Style:
serious, disturbing, realistic, touching, neorealism ...
Plot:
gay interest, youth, transvestism, homosexual, male prostitute, sexual assault, juvenile delinquency, prison, juvenile delinquent, reform, life is a bitch, school ...
Time:
80s, 20th century
Place:
italy, sicily, europe, milan italy, palermo italy
Is relevant?
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: UK
Duration: 120 min.
Story:
Drama looking at artist William Hogarth and his relationship with the prostitute that inspired his most famous piece.
Style:
serious, realistic, captivating, emotional, sexual ...
Plot:
painter, starvation, jail, adultery, dominatrix, brothel, couples, reform, kept woman, brothel madam, husband wife relationship, biopic ...
Time:
18th century, georgian era
Place:
england, london
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Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 98 min.
Story:
This is the hard and shocking story of life in a British Borstal for young offenders. The brutal regime made no attempt to reform or improve the inmates and actively encouraged a power struggle between the 'tough' new inmate and the ...
Style:
tense, serious, controversial, independent film, grindhouse ...
Plot:
boy, rebellion, corruption, rape, criminal, prison, humiliation, youth, prison life, juvenile delinquent, racism, revenge ...
Time:
year 1979, near future, 70s, 20th century
Place:
england, britain, united kingdom
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Genre: Drama
Country: Romania, France
Duration: 106 min.
Story:
Bucharest 1989 - the last year of Ceausecu's dictatorship. Eva lives with her parents and her 7 year old brother, Lalalilu. One day at school, Eva and her boyfriend accidentally break a bust of Ceausescu. They are forced to confess their crime ...
Style:
captivating, sentimental, sincere, serious, realistic ...
Plot:
youth, friendship, hopes, warning, coming of age, rebelliousness, human spirit, exile, siblings relations, reform, family relations, totalitarian regime ...
Time:
20th century, 80s
Place:
romania, eastern europe, europe
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 55 min.
TV show
Story:
In order to make sure that Koryo was free, Gong Min Wang married a woman he did not love. The Mongolians ruled Koryo so Gong Min Wang married the Mongolian princess in hopes that one day Koryo could be freed. Shin Don was a Buddhist priest who both ...
Style:
historical drama, captivating, thrilling, tense, period piece ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, reform, royal palace, historical figure, king, korean history, power struggle, complex characters, intrigue, agent, political intrigue, secret ...
Time:
14th century
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min.
Story:
In the early 1960s, during the Vatican II era, a young woman training to become a nun struggles with issues of faith, sexuality and the changing church.
Style:
thought provoking, costume drama, disturbing, captivating, suspenseful ...
Plot:
nun, catholicism, catholic church, lesbian, mother superior, priest, flagellation, confession, lgbt, altar boy, coming of age, sexual repression ...
Time:
year 1964, year 1954, 60s, year 2017, 90s
Place:
tennessee
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Set in Beijing in the 1970s, this drama tells an inspirational story of how a group of young people grew up, chased their dreams and struggled in their life. The leading male character went through a lot together with his friends. They took the ...
Style:
thrilling, psychological, captivating, historical drama, sentimental ...
Plot:
youth, friendship, slice of life, coming of age, personal growth, reformation, social issues, lifestyle, reform, social problems, optimism, inspiration ...
Time:
70s
Place:
beijing china
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: China
TV show
Story:
Zhongfu Group, a large state-owned enterprise with a magnificent history of 80 years in Jingzhou, was in trouble during the transition period, and the existing market changed. Factors, there are also serious corruption issues that cannot be ignored. ...
Style:
political, thrilling, captivating, psychological, realistic ...
Plot:
business, corruption, political unrest, reform, big business, social problems, power struggle, social commentary, embezzlement, moral ambiguity, fraud, office politics ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
china
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: India
Duration: 158 min.
Story:
Arattupuzha Velayudha Panicker, a 19th century fiery social reformer and his unswerving fight against the dominant caste oppressions by the upper classes.
Style:
suspenseful, thrilling, tense, captivating, dramatic ...
Plot:
class struggle, warrior, biopic, oppression, resistance, justice, battles, fight for supremacy, class differences, fight, intrigue, reform ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
india
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
Follows a pioneering ceramic artist who roared to prominence in the 1920s while working in Britain’s Stoke-on-Trent pottery industry.
Style:
captivating, thought provoking, disturbing, historical drama, bizarre
Plot:
working class, talent, factory worker, factory owner, innovation, worker, female protagonist, workplace situations, workplace, reform, interwar period, women ...
Time:
1920s
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story:
Misaki Ayuzawa is the first female student council president at a once all-boys school turned co-ed. She rules the school with strict discipline demeanor. But she has a secret—she works at a maid cafe due to her families circumstances. One day the ...
Style:
anime, humorous, shoujo, romantic, touching ...
Audience:
teens, kids, girls' night
Plot:
school, teenage life, teenage love, high school, fall in love, love and romance, relationships, maid, youth, friendship, rich and poor, cafe ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
japan, asia
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 86 min.
Story:
Checco is 39 and lived his entire life with his parents. He loves his job where he does nothing the whole day, until something happens that will change his behavior and his life forever...
Style:
feel good, entertaining, humorous, light, sincere ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
civil servant, working conditions, public service, job, workplace, workplace situations, couple relations, cultural difference, stereotypes, society, social relations, bureaucracy ...
Time:
2010s
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History
Country: East Germany, Soviet Union
Duration: 134 min.
Story:
Late 17th century. With no access to the sea, Russia suffers great losses in foreign trade. Peter tries to capture the Turkish fortress of Azov, but with no success: he can win only if he has a fleet. Peter’s ukases provoke the Boyars’ ...
Style:
serious, tense, patriotic, period drama
Plot:
imperial russia, czar, biopic, russian history, leadership, reform, political intrigue, ambition, conflict, adaptation, historical epic, power struggle ...
Time:
18th century, 17th century
Place:
russia, holland
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 137 min.
Story:
"Krishna Ghattam" is a tale of morality and reform. Amidst turmoil, Prasad decides to stand tall. A casanova's pursuits meet his nemesis. A self-righteous boy is tested. Will there be reform? See the battle between wisdom and ...
Style:
thought provoking, serious, emotional, intense, philosophical
Audience:
adult
Plot:
ethical dilemma, conscience, reform, conflict, rivalry, redemption, hypocrisy, justice, coming of age, nemesis, small town, casanova ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama
Country: Bangladesh
Duration: 144 min.
Story:
A young man embarked on a transformative journey to rid society of corruption and the misuse of political power.
Style:
motivational, inspirational, intense, patriotic, emotional ...
Plot:
justice, leadership, activism, social commentary, power struggle, determination, reform, social justice, vigilante, idealism, coming of age, legal system ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
bangladesh
Is relevant?
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: Canada
TV show
Story:
In 1930s Saskatchewan, a small town parish has a new young new pastor, Tommy Douglas. However, for all his regular duties, which include boxing lessons, Tommy sees the poverty and injustice around him which seem beyond his power to address with the ...
Style:
historical drama, period piece, inspirational, serious, intense ...
Plot:
biopic, social justice, small town, idealism, poverty, socialism, leadership, reform, depression era, character study, politician, legacy ...
Time:
1930s
Place:
canada
Is relevant?
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Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 140 min.
Story:
Super (Kannada: ಸೂಪರ್) (originally known only by Vitarka Mudrā hand symbol) is a 2010 Indian multilingual film written and directed by Upendra. This utopian film garnered extraordinary reception from critics and the general public for ...
Style:
satirical, futuristic, captivating, thrilling, psychological ...
Plot:
social commentary, political satire, corruption, social problems, political intrigue, relationships, love affair, relationship problems, politics, anti establishment, visionary, symbolism ...
Time:
near future, future
Place:
kannada, india
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy
Country: Ukraine
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
President Vasily Goloborodko is in power for almost half a year. The economic situation in the country had deteriorated: prices are rising and the national currency has depreciated. People's confidence in the President is rapidly falling. To ...
Style:
humorous, social, captivating, satirical, dramatic ...
Plot:
corruption, government corruption, president, politics, parent child relationship, loneliness, mentor, love triangle, rivalry, society, dishonesty, destiny ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
ukraine, eastern europe
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: Turkey
Duration: 120 min.
TV show
Story:
Leaving his dirty past behind, Sadi Payasli, who is appointed as a geography teacher at Karabayir High School, crosses the path with five young people from the reformatory.
Style:
psychological, captivating, emotional, realistic, inspirational ...
Plot:
high school, generation gap, teenage girl, second chance, redemption, troubled past, teenager, school, high school life, schoolboy, mafia, teacher ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Emperor Taizong of the Tang appoints capable and incorruptible people to important positions because he knows his ministers well, and he understands how to harness them. Taizong often invites frank advice or even criticism from his ministers. Trying ...
Style:
historical drama, political, thought provoking, captivating, serious ...
Plot:
tang dynasty, golden age, palace intrigue, ruler, politician, emperor, historical figure, politics, government, empire, world politics, government official ...
Time:
7th century
Place:
china
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama
Country: India
Duration: 167 min.
Story:
Upon the death of his father, Arjun Prasad campaigns to become the CM of Andhra. He hopes to eradicate corruption from Indian Politics.
Style:
political thriller, tense, serious, cynical, political ...
Plot:
corruption, power struggle, idealism, reform, leadership, moral dilemma, ambition, campaign, public service, scheming, father son relationship, media manipulation ...
Time:
year 2010, 2010s
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Genre: Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
Cops of Paramedu Police Station encounter a series of events while they are on a mission to improve the image of Kerala Police, by making it people friendly. Will they become successful in their mission?
Style:
humorous, funny, captivating, entertaining, light hearted ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
police, mission, police protagonist, automobile, police officer, car, machine, humour, hindu, police station, camaraderie, reform ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
india
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Country: India
Duration: 160 min.
Story:
Edward Livingston, an English professor at the Travancore Maharaja College. As the defiant students continue to split into warring factions, Livingston sets out to restore order and make the campus a better place for everyone.
Style:
intense, emotional, suspense
Plot:
college, professor, campus, reform, leadership, conflict, education, social commentary, teacher student relationship, power, protest, violence ...
Is relevant?
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Genre: Action, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 139 min.
Story:
An assistant maths teacher takes up a tedious task of transforming underprivileged students despite the politics around education in the 90s.
Style:
psychological, captivating, emotional, uplifting, realistic ...
Plot:
teacher, education, teachers and students, determination, student, social problems, social issues, fight, battles, political conflict, reform, motivation ...
Time:
90s
Place:
india
Is relevant?
17K
Genre: Drama
Country: Ireland, UK
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Over one intense day, the devoted head teacher of a last-chance reform school strives to keep his students in line while facing pressures of his own.
Style:
emotional, tension, psychological, intense, suspense ...
Plot:
reform school, mental health, teacher student relationship, education, character study, responsibility, desperation, burnout, social issues, trauma, realism, crisis ...
Time:
90s, year 1996
Is relevant?
400
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: South Korea
Duration: 35 min.
TV show
Story:
Set during the Joseon Dynasty period, the series follows three people from different walks of life who came together to help Prince Lee Geum claim the throne and reform the Saheonbu.
Style:
political, dorama, sageuk, period piece, historical drama ...
Plot:
joseon dynasty, power struggle, friendship, teamwork, martial arts, royalty, crown prince, king, political intrigue, warrior, prince, rivalry ...
Time:
18th century
Is relevant?
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, War
Country: West Germany, Czechoslovakia
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
Wronke Prison, 1916. Social democrat Rosa Luxemburg faces a mock execution. Twenty years earlier, Rosa's political gifts are acknowledged by everyone, as she struggles for democratic government in Germany and revolution in Poland. There she ...
Style:
political, political thriller, philosophical, suspense, social ...
Plot:
communist, women, revolution, communism, biopic, capitalism, revolutionary, anarchist, world war one, protest, strike, union ...
Time:
20th century, year 1916
Place:
germany, berlin germany
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
Drexell's Class is an American sitcom aired by Fox as part of its 1991-92 lineup. The show was created by Andrew Nicholls and Darrell Vickers.
Style:
sitcom, situational comedy, feel good, lighthearted, heartfelt ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
fish out of water, elementary school, teacher, culture clash, second chance, redemption, reform, satire, parenting, single parent, rehabilitation, social commentary ...
Time:
90s
Place:
iowa, usa
Is relevant?
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