Movies and TvShows featuring "aspiring-playwright" theme.

Wonder Wheel tells the story of an unhappy marriage, an affair, and the lives of people living in 1950s Coney Island. Ginny, a former actress, is trapped in a loveless marriage with Humpty, a carousel operator. When she meets Mickey, a lifeguard, their forbidden romance threatens to undo their lives. As Ginny's estranged daughter Carolina returns, the situation becomes more complicated.

In 1960s England, a man fakes his way into a job as a butler in order to steal a valuable painting. When he is caught, he goes on trial and tries to prove that he is not guilty by spinning an elaborate web of lies.

In Deathtrap, a struggling playwright named Sidney Bruhl is eager to find the next big hit. When a former student sends him a brilliant script called Deathtrap, Sidney sees an opportunity to revive his career. However, as the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Deathtrap is not just a play; it's a deadly mind game with unexpected twists and turns. As Sidney gets entangled in a web of deceit, murder, and betrayal, he must use all his wits to survive and come out on top. With its suspenseful plot and surprising ending, Deathtrap keeps the audience on the edge of their seats.

A story of love, unrequited love, family drama, and the complexities of relationships set in 19th-century Russia. The plot revolves around an aspiring playwright, a famous actress, a struggling writer, and their interconnected lives in a country estate. The movie explores themes of ambition, vanity, and the pursuit of happiness.

Platinum Blonde is a romantic comedy that revolves around the whirlwind romance between an ace reporter and a wealthy heiress. The reporter, determined to win the heart of the beautiful blonde, must navigate the complexities of her family relationships and overcome various obstacles, including a jealous wife and a rich suitor. As the story unfolds, comedic mishaps, seduction attempts, and a breach-of-promise suit keep the audience entertained. With elements of screwball comedy and cross-cultural marriage, Platinum Blonde explores themes of social classes, love triangles, and the pursuit of true love.

14-year-old aspiring playwright Griffin becomes enamored with a local handyman over the course of summer vacation.

Affair with a Stranger is a 1953 movie about a struggling writer who meets a stage actress and starts an affair, while also dealing with his troubled marriage. The story explores themes of infidelity, marriage problems, and ambition.

La Bohème follows the lives and loves of a group of struggling artists living in the Latin Quarter of Paris. Amidst poverty, illness, and misunderstanding, they navigate through relationships and pursue their artistic dreams.

In New York, a surly, down-on-his-heels playwright meets a country girl who's giving up trying to act and returning home. He goes with her for inspiration when his agent convinces a stage star to take his next effort. When he returns to Broadway, his girl stays behind and starts seeing a local businessman.

A daydreaming dramatist and his beloved persevere through hard times in the hope that one of his plays will be a hit.