Movies and TvShows featuring "acting-teacher" theme.
Die Hart is a hilarious TV show that follows the journey of an actor who wants to break out of his comedic image and become a serious action star. With the help of a tough and unconventional acting coach, he embarks on a quest to prove himself and overcome various challenges, both on and off the set.
My Beautiful Man is a Japanese drama series about a teenage protagonist who explores his sexuality and experiences a love-hate relationship while dealing with jealousy and the challenges of high school life. The story revolves around a male-male relationship, acting, photography, and the journey of self-acceptance.
The eccentric staff of a rundown theater camp in upstate New York must band together with the beloved founder's bro-y son to keep the camp afloat.
City Island is a comedy-drama movie about a dysfunctional family living on City Island in the Bronx. The family, consisting of the patriarch, a prison guard with secret acting ambitions, his wife who suspects him of adultery, their teenage son with a fetish for chubby women, and their daughter who becomes an exotic dancer, reveal secrets and lies during their weekly family dinner. As the plot unfolds, various family members engage in deception, encounter romantic entanglements, and struggle with their own identities. The movie explores themes of love, family relationships, and the pursuit of personal ambitions.
Girl 6 is a comedy-drama film about a woman who turns to phone sex to make a living. As she delves into this new world, she discovers new aspects of her sexuality and grapples with her identity. Set in New York City, the film explores themes of self-expression, relationships, and the search for personal fulfillment. Through her experiences as a sex worker, the protagonist navigates various relationships with close-ups on her own desires and fantasies.
The James Dean Story is a biographical documentary that explores the life of James Dean, a cult actor known for his iconic film career and turbulent personal life. The film delves into Dean's upbringing in Indiana, his journey to Hollywood, and his rise to stardom. It highlights his relationships, including his cousin and his girlfriend, as well as his passion for acting and his involvement in the entertainment industry. The documentary captures Dean's impact on the world of film and his lasting legacy as an icon.
An aspiring young actor moonlights as a male stripper while looking for work in the theatre.
Gang of Four is a drama mystery movie set in Paris, France. It follows the lives of a group of friends who find themselves entangled in a murder mystery involving a cop-killing. As they search for answers, they discover secrets that test their friendships and reveal hidden desires. With suspense, intrigue, and seduction, Gang of Four explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships.
A rope bridge over a gorge in the Peruvian Andes snaps, sending five people plunging to their deaths. A priest sets out to find out more about the life of each of the victims.
Esther Kahn is a young Jewish girl from London who is determined to become an actress in spite of her humble background and the challenges she faces. She explores her passion for acting by immersing herself in the world of Yiddish theater, while also dealing with personal struggles and societal pressures. As Esther navigates her way through the acting scene, she discovers her own identity and strives to overcome the barriers that stand in her path.
Friends and family of the late actor Burt Reynolds remember his life and career, accompanied by clips of his most beloved films.
A psychological drama about an unstable man, tormented by nightmares, who seeks help from a shrink but is pushed over the edge into increasingly dangerous, psychotic territory by a relationship he is unable to control.
Sexy Baby is a documentary that delves into the lives of young women, including a 12-year-old, 22-year-old, and a porn star. It explores topics such as the influence of social media, the sexualization of young girls, and the impact of technology on relationships.
Two teachers vie for the right to stage a play written by Jane Austen when she was twelve years old.
A socially awkward band geek, Steven Turano, is planning on killing himself. However, when Clarence, the new quirky kid in school, befriends him, Steven's plans are sidetracked and he reaches beyond his comfort zone forming stronger relationships with his father, friends and teachers. The boys form an inseparable bond as Clarence finds creative ways to pull Steven out of his depression.
A boy from the Midwest comes to Hollywood in search of a dream: he wants to be a star. He finds acting teacher Aaron Gillespie who bills himself as "The Buddah of Buddahs" of acting teachers and gets entangled, together with a group of acting students, into the biggest scam in Hollywood: Acting Schools that promise anything you want to hear. "I will put an Oscar in your hands" are the words of Acting "Guru" Aaron Gillespie: and the story begins.... "Spinal Tap" meets "Fame" is the best way to describe this film.
What happens when two profoundly lonely men who are strangers, one older and gay, and the second younger and questioning, take one last chance at making a sincere human connection? Based on true events in the life of the writer/director.
The students at a private girls' school are unaware that the school's doctor is secretly using a machine to extract the energy from the young girls.
Victor, a teacher with a terminal illness, decides to teach his final class on acting. As he imparts his knowledge and experiences to his students, he explores themes of life, death, and the pursuit of happiness. The documentary captures the emotional journey of Victor and his students as they confront their own fears and insecurities.
To prepare for his acting roles, Meisner actor Jerome goes on blind dates with his gay roommate's unsuspecting girlfriends. After three professionally successful but romantically disastrous dates as a bum, a corporate jerk, and an OCD out-patient, Jerome faces the most challenging night of his acting career when his oblivious roommate invites all three of his dates over for a party.