Movies and TvShows featuring "amateur-theater" theme.
Bernie Tiede, a beloved mortician in a small Texas town, forms an unlikely friendship with a wealthy widow, but when their relationship takes a dark turn, Bernie becomes entangled in a murder trial.
Waiting for Guffman is a fake documentary that follows the residents of Blaine, Missouri as they prepare for their town's sesquicentennial celebration. Local amateur theater director Corky St. Clair is determined to put on a show that will impress the influential theater scout Mort Guffman. However, the production quickly spirals out of control, leading to a hilarious and cringe-inducing series of mishaps.
The Rules of the Game is a comedic drama set in France that explores the lives and romances of the upper-class. The story follows a group of bourgeois characters who gather at a chateau for a hunting party, where romantic rivalries, secrets, and betrayals ensue. The film delves into the complex dynamics of class differences and the hypocrisy of the high society. With a touch of comedy and a tragic ending, The Rules of the Game is a masterpiece that reflects on the pre-World War II society and the relationships between individuals of different social standings.
After his high school drama department faces budget cuts, an eccentric teacher writes and directs a politically incorrect musical sequel to Hamlet, causing chaos and controversy in the school community.
In Dublin, Ireland, a closeted homosexual bus driver named Alfie struggles with his feelings and societal expectations. He finds solace in his amateur theater group and develops a close friendship with a younger man. As he navigates his own sexuality, he also has to confront the bigotry and homophobia present in his community.
Big Stone Gap is a comedy film set in a small mining town in the 1970s. The film revolves around a spinster who is a female pharmacist and store clerk. She navigates through life in the town, dealing with relationships, loss, and sexual confusion. The plot also involves a play within the film, a mine explosion, and a paternity revelation. It explores themes of family, friendship, and love in the backdrop of a close-knit Appalachian community.
Flirtation Walk is a romantic musical movie set at the United States Military Academy, West Point. The film revolves around a love story between a young cadet and a native Hawaiian girl. It showcases their flirtatious encounters, the challenges they face due to cultural differences, and the music and dances that bring them closer. The movie also touches upon the themes of duty, honor, and sacrifice that are inherent in military life.
In a small Mississippi town, Cookie's suicide note leads the community to suspect foul play. As secrets and suspicions unravel, the town is forced to confront their own mental illnesses, racial harmony, and dysfunctional family dynamics.
A young millionaire gets hiccups whenever he kisses a pretty woman.
Playwright Luigi Pirandello encounters actors rehearsing a show during his trip to Sicily in 1920, uncovering unexpected revelations.
3 interconnecting stories set along the Lincoln Highway in South Central Pennsylvania.
A young reporter pines for his high-school sweetheart, but she's preoccupied with appearing in their small town's community musical show. This 1934 comedy, with numerous songs, was inspired by the popular Depression-era comic strip of the same title. With Hal Le Roy, Rochelle Hudson, Guy Kibbee, Hugh Herbert,Douglass Dumbrille and Patricia Ellis.
A talkative stage actor named Mark gets stuck on an airplane due to bad weather. His annoyance increases as he is seated next to a vegan who gives him unwanted advice. Mark's frustration reaches its peak when he realizes he forgot his script for an important audition. As the flight gets delayed further, Mark's temper escalates and he becomes increasingly frustrated with the situation. Will he be able to keep his cool and make it to his audition on time?
Winfield College students rebel against a stodgy professor who won't permit "swing" music be played in their varsity show. They appeal to a big Broadway alumnus and have him direct their show. What they don't know is that this "star's" last three shows were flops.
Charley's (Big-Hearted) Aunt is a 1940 British comedy film directed by Walter Forde starring Arthur Askey and Richard Murdoch as Oxford 'scholars'. The film is one of many to be made based on the farce Charley's Aunt. Taking inspiration from a well-known Victorian play, a modern-day prankster poses as a wealthy woman in a ploy to prevent him and his friends from being expelled from college.
Without Apparent Motive is a gripping crime mystery thriller set in the French Riviera. The story revolves around a television host who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of his girlfriend and the death of his husband. As the investigation unfolds, it reveals a complex web of revenge, betrayal, and traumatic experiences. The protagonist must navigate through police interrogations, amateur theater productions, and a series of shocking plot twists to uncover the truth.
A successful lawyer struck with blindness in middle age continues his battles in the courtroom with the assistance of his family. As his son deals with bitter memories of their relationship, he also seeks his father's respect and love and in the process learns to love in return.
In Madrid, a petty thief who cannot adjust to life outside of jail puts together a theater troupe her friends -- a prostitute, a gypsy, and a Colombian immigrant -- in an attempt to make a go at a relatively straight life.
The former members of a vaudeville team meet up again in a defense plant during WW II.
In Trust Me, a theater actress in Stockholm struggles to trust again after her boyfriend cheats on her. She focuses on her passion for acting as she tries to navigate love and relationships. Along the way, she faces eviction, sabotages, and encounters an unfaithful ex-boyfriend. Trust Me is a comedy-drama that explores the complexities of trust and betrayal.