Movies with Dysfunctional-Family Mood

Ethan Smith holds the title of the youngest scientist on Earth. However, contrary to expectations, his life is marred by family conflicts and tragedy. After being reborn, he chooses to distance himself from his family and live for himself. This time, Ethan refuses to be weak. He not only proves his brilliance to his family but also to his deskmate, his school, and ultimately, the entire world—showcasing that he is a genius who will not be underestimated.

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.

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.