Movies with Dysfunctional-Family Mood

Seven years ago, Zane Sterling took the fall for his younger brother Hunter Sterling in a fatal hit-and-run. His own fiancée Diana Archer testified against him, sending Zane to prison while his parents Tyler Sterling and Claire Shaw watched in silence. During his seven-year sentence, Zane conducted research on controllable nuclear fusion technology (CNFT), earning recognition from the National Science Institute (NSI). Upon release, he discovered his family never wanted him back. After enduring repeated heartbreak, he chose to walk away.

Jealous of Mitch Harmon for his luxurious life, Javier Harmon attacked Mitch with a knife, and the cousins both died. But when they opened their eyes, they were back on the fateful wedding night in 1977 that had set their lives on diverging paths! With memories of his last life, Javier married Patsy Reeves, the adopted girl, instead of switching brides with Mitch. He thought he could steal Mitch's future—but only sank deeper into misery. Meanwhile, Mitch built a life richer in love, purpose, and success than before with Margie.

Naomi James's boyfriend pushed her from the rooftop after getting involved with Jenny Walker, a billionaire's sister. Getting reborn, Naomi decided to approach Matthew Walker, Jenny's rich but sickly brother. Matthew was predicted to never have children and possibly dying young, but none of that stopped Naomi from marrying him. Shortly after getting married, Naomi found out she was pregnant!

Abandoned at the altar and branded a "jinx," Nancy Reed's world seemed to crumble--until Rowan Joffe, her ex-groom's enigmatic uncle and the wealthiest man alive, stepped in with an unexpected proposal. As Nancy begins to envision a blissful future with Rowan, her past resurfaces when her ex-groom returns with a pregnant girlfriend, hurling accusations of betrayal and demanding a public apology. Will Nancy find her happily ever after, or will her past continue to haunt her?

For eight years, Deron Crane, heir to Crane Corp, devoted himself to Beth Hart, fulfilling her every wish. Little did he know, Beth conspired with his brother, Odin Crane, leading to his untimely demise. Reborn with a second chance, Deron awakens to the truth, cutting all ties with Beth and embarking on a journey to find his true love.

Leah Turner secretly married Cyril Stosur for seven years before holding their six-year-old daughter Anna for the first time that evening. While Anna was ecstatic, Cyril understood Leah's sudden affection stemmed solely from her reunited first love. Seven years earlier, Leah had married Cyril impulsively after her true love abandoned her. Throughout their marriage, she remained emotionally absent, avoiding family interactions and forbidding Anna from calling her Mom. The final blow came when Anna witnessed Leah showering attention on her ex-lover's daughter while persistently neglecting her. This stark contrast crushed Anna's remaining hope, driving the heartbroken child to leave permanently.

Adrian Sterling avoids intimacy but is pressured to produce an heir. Sophie Carter, desperate to save her grandmother, agrees to a fake marriage with Adrian. Sophie's uncle Alex and Lillian Lane plot against her, making her believe Adrian doesn’t want their child. After her prenatal report is swapped, she leaves. Five years later, as Beatrice with her son, she’s found by Adrian, who learns the truth, protects them, and rekindles their love.

Deceived by her brother Isaac and husband Zander, business mogul Zelda unknowingly hands her empire to the scheming Yasmina. But Yasmina's dark ambitions lead to Zelda's tragic demise. Revived with a burning desire for vengeance, Zelda breaks free from Zander, reclaims her power, and ousts Yasmina. However, with Isaac still entranced by Yasmina, Zelda's battle for justice continues... Will Zelda's relentless pursuit of truth and justice prevail?

For twenty years, Quinley devoted her life to raising Eric’s children and building his family after their mother abandoned them. But when the ex-wife suddenly returns, the children turn their backs on Quinley, forgetting her decades of sacrifice. Quinley is brokenhearted and decides to leave and start anew. Only then does the family realize that she was the one who truly held them together.

In a society where sons reign supreme, she endured a lifetime of neglect. Her dream of college was her ticket to freedom with her mother. But at the station, her father's fury ended in tragedy, leaving her mother lifeless. "I'll follow you, Mom," she whispered, as the icy river claimed her. Awakening in 1980, she found her mother alive, bathed in sunlight. With newfound resolve, she vowed to rewrite their fate and fight for justice.