Movies and TvShows featuring "ambitious-woman" theme.
Sabina Astudillo is an ordinary, young but ambitious woman who is willing to do anything to seduce Leonardo Sandander a presidential candidate to become the First Lady of Chile.
In 17th century England, Mary Villiers molds her beautiful son, George, to seduce King James I, intending to gain riches and influence through outrageous schemes.
Empress Ki is a historical drama set in 14th-century China during the Yuan Dynasty. It tells the story of Ki Seung-nyang, a Goryeo woman who disguises herself as a man to survive and eventually becomes the empress of the Yuan Dynasty. The series explores themes of power struggle, politics, love, and court intrigue.
Veep is a political satire comedy that follows the life of Selina Meyer, the Vice President of the United States and her dysfunctional team as they deal with various political scandals, public embarrassments, and ambitious power plays. Through humor and cringe-worthy situations, the show offers a satirical take on American politics and the inner workings of the White House.
Instinto follows Marco, a successful businessman with a traumatic past, who finds pleasure and intimacy in unconventional ways. As he delves into the world of luxury, infidelity, and sexual pleasure, Marco must confront his deepest desires and confront the demons from his childhood.
A single mother finds herself sexually frustrated and seeking fulfillment outside of her failed marriage. She explores her desires through online dating, encounters with dominant men, and the exploration of her submissive side. As she delves deeper into her hidden desires, she confronts the complexities of her own sexuality and begins to pursue a path of self-discovery.
True Jackson is a teenage girl who becomes the Vice President of a fashion company. She navigates the challenges of balancing her work life and teenage life in New York City, while dealing with peer pressure, fashion industry drama, and maintaining her friendships.
A high school student named Leigh Ann Watson plans to get revenge on her strict and tyrannical history teacher, Mrs. Tingle, after she unfairly accuses her of cheating. Alongside her friends, Leigh Ann must come up with a clever scheme to teach Mrs. Tingle a lesson she'll never forget.
Catherine the Great is a gripping historical drama that explores the life and reign of one of the most powerful women in history. From her rise to power to her tumultuous relationships, the series offers a fascinating portrayal of Catherine's life as she navigates the challenges of ruling an empire.
Presumed Innocent is a crime, mystery, thriller movie released in 1990. The story revolves around a high-profile lawyer named Rusty Sabich who finds himself accused of the brutal murder of one of his colleagues, Carolyn Polhemus. As the investigation unfolds, evidence points towards Rusty as the prime suspect, leading him to frantically work to clear his name and uncover the truth behind the murder. In a race against time, Rusty must navigate through a web of deceit, betrayal, and personal demons to find out who really killed Carolyn and why.
Follow the journey of Alessia, an Italian champion, and Stephen, an Irish adventurer, as they push the limits of free-diving to pursue their dreams. Together, they face the rewards and risks of exploring the depths of the ocean.
Florence Foster Jenkins, a wealthy New York City heiress, has a dream of becoming an opera singer. She hires a vocal coach and starts performing in front of audiences, unaware of her complete lack of singing talent. With the support of her husband and loyal friends, Florence pursues her passion and becomes famous for her unique performances. However, her delusions and chronic disease eventually catch up with her.
Marisol is the national rhythmic gymnastics coach, methodical, demanding and authoritative. The World Championship is approaching and she places all her gold medal hopes on Angelica, the team's most promising newcomer. Two weeks before the final, Marisol discovers that her husband is having an affair with a much younger woman with whom she is expecting a child. Marisol does not contemplate failure, so she embarks on a desperate race to win him back, without taking into account her motives and feelings. Her pain is transferred to her tatami, where she becomes even more implacable towards Angelica, in whom she places her hopes of success. At this point, winning gold is all that's left for him.
Claire, an ambitious young woman, starts working for a successful and rich businessman, but unknowingly gets involved in an affair with his wife. As secrets are revealed and dark motives from her past come to light, Claire finds herself tangled in a web of malice. She must fight to defend herself in this sizzling thriller.
Bad Banks is a gripping financial thriller set in Frankfurt, Germany. It follows the story of a strong female lead navigating the world of high finance, corruption, and moral dilemmas in the pressure-filled environment of investment banking. With intrigue, ambition, and the pursuit of power, Bad Banks explores the complexities of money, family, and the moral choices individuals make in the world of banking.
The funny situations that happen inside and outside a mechanical workshop and the mechanics part of it.
Losing Alice follows an ambitious female film director who becomes involved in a mind game with a mysterious woman, leading to a series of manipulative actions and a tragic romance. The story explores themes of psychological drama, femme fatales, and the blurred lines between reality and fiction.
Valley of the Dolls follows the lives of three aspiring actresses in New York City as they navigate the dark side of fame, drug addiction, and the price of success. The story explores themes of ambition, betrayal, and the challenges faced by women in show business. It delves into the personal struggles and complex relationships of the characters, highlighting the pressures and temptations they encounter in their pursuit of stardom. The movie provides a glimpse into the glamorous yet harsh reality of the entertainment industry in the 1960s.
House of Cards follows the manipulative and ambitious Francis Underwood, who stops at nothing to gain more power in British politics.
Set in post-World War II Germany, 'The Marriage of Maria Braun' follows the story of Maria Braun, a strong-willed German woman who navigates through the challenges of the black market, an interracial relationship, and her own personal ambition. As she builds a new life for herself amidst the rubble of war, Maria's journey is marked by infidelity, political turmoil, and the pursuit of success in a male-dominated society.