Movies and TvShows featuring "band-manager" theme.

California Dreams is a sitcom that follows a group of high school friends as they come together to form a band and chase their dreams of music stardom. Set in sunny California, the show explores the ups and downs of teenage life, including friendship, relationships, and the pursuit of success

Just My Luck is a romantic comedy film about Ashley, a lucky woman who switched luck with Jake, a guy with seemingly constant bad luck. As Ashley enjoys her newfound good fortune, Jake struggles to navigate his now unlucky life. They must find a way to reverse the luck before it's too late.

That Thing You Do! follows the rise and fall of a rock band from a small town in Pennsylvania in the 1960s. The band achieves sudden success with their catchy song, but internal tensions and external pressures lead to their eventual breakup. The film explores the dynamics of the music industry and the challenges faced by a one-hit wonder band.

When the Mystery Inc. gang travels to Australia, they find themselves wrapped up in a mystery involving a vampire rock band and a music festival. As they investigate, they encounter a fake vampire, a dingo, and a cave full of secrets. Along the way, they rely on their courage, humor, and the help of their loyal dog Scooby-Doo to solve the case and save the day.

A fledgling rock band on the verge of being discovered make a discovery of their own: a magical ancient amulet that gives them the power to see ghosts – whether they want to or not. Slightly deterred from fame by their newfound responsibility of helping an endless parade of desperate, and sometimes angry, apparitions resolve their unfinished business, the band begrudgingly intertwines their desire for rock and roll success with the lifelong gig of ushering the dead to the other side.

The Commitments follows the transformation of a group of working-class Irish individuals as they come together to form a soul band in Dublin. Filled with hope, skepticism, and optimism, the band faces various challenges and experiences while pursuing their dreams of making it big in the music industry.

To Write Love on Her Arms tells the true story of a girl named Renee who struggles with addiction and depression. After hitting rock bottom, she begins to find hope and healing through the support of her friends and the online community she creates.

Rock-A-Doodle is a 1991 animated adventure comedy film about a rooster named Chanticleer who must find his voice to save his farm and the world from eternal darkness. After his crowing is interrupted by the Grand Duke of Owls, Chanticleer loses his self-confidence and retreats to the city. However, when the sun doesn't rise the next morning, the farm animals realize they need Chanticleer's crowing to bring back the sun and save the day. With the help of his friends, Chanticleer embarks on a quest to find his voice and restore light to the world.

When a reclining chair becomes possessed by an evil spirit, it goes on a killing spree targeting anyone who sits on it. A police detective must uncover the truth behind the chair's demonic powers before it claims more victims.

The Filth and the Fury is a dark comedy documentary that explores the controversial rise and fall of the punk rock band, the Sex Pistols. It delves into the band's formation, their infamous performances, drug use, and the controversies surrounding them. The film highlights the band's impact on the music industry and cultural landscape of the time.

The Leningrad Cowboys, a Finnish rock band, decide to travel to America in hopes of finding success. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and adventures, including a crooked manager, a long-lost relative, and an obsessed fan. Through their journey, they learn about the American dream and the challenges of pursuing a music career.

Love of Siam is a beautiful drama set in Bangkok, Thailand. It revolves around the lives of two childhood friends, Mew and Tong, who reunite after many years. As they navigate through their teenage years, they discover their true selves and face the challenges of love, loss, and acceptance. The film explores themes of family relationships, LGBTQ+ struggles, and the power of music. With a mix of romance, mystery, and emotional depth, Love of Siam is a touching coming-of-age tale that will leave you pondering on the complexities of life and love.

The Singer follows the story of a fading French singer as she navigates the changing music industry and finds inspiration and love along the way. Set in France, the film explores themes of romance, nostalgia, and the challenges of being a working single mother. With the backdrop of an extinct volcano and a rich musical score, the singer's journey takes her through dance halls, karaoke bars, and ultimately to a climactic performance.

Not Fade Away is a coming-of-age drama set in 1960s New Jersey. It follows a group of childhood friends who form a rock band and navigate the challenges of love, rivalries, and the changing times. As they pursue their dreams of becoming rock stars, they must also confront the social and political issues of the Vietnam War era.

A Welshman named Dixie struggles to make it big in the music industry as he manages a rock band, using unconventional methods and relying on his love for the band. The story explores the challenges faced by the band as they try to achieve fame and recognition. Along the way, they encounter various hurdles, but also experience moments of triumph and joy.

This pilot for a prospective series is an ensemble drama chronicling the ups and downs of a young, all-female, black singing group from Seattle.

All Night Long is a British noir film set in the East End of London. It tells the melodramatic story of jealousy, rivalry, and interracial romance within the jazz music scene. The film revolves around several interconnected characters, including a saxophone player, a pianist, a singer, and a drummer, all entangled in a web of deceit, mind games, and business competition. The plot escalates as tensions rise and relationships are tested, resulting in a dramatic climax.

J. D. Forbes, head of the almost-bankrupt Four Star Studios in Hollywood contacts band leader Kay Kyser, who puts on a radio and-live theatre program called "The Kollege of Musical Knowledge," to appear in films. When manager Chuck Deems gets the studio offer, he and band members Ginny Simms, Sully Mason, Ish Kabiddle, Harry Babbitt and the others are all fired up at the prospect of going to Hollywood and working in the movies, but band-leader Kay is all against it and says his old grandmother has told him to stay in his own back yard, but he relents. Once there, Stacey Delmore, a Four Star associate producer left in charge of the studio while Forbes is out of town, discovers that the screenplay writers have prepared a script that has Kay Kyser playing a glamorous lover in an exotic European setting.

Angel is a surreal drama set in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. It follows the story of a mute saxophonist who becomes a witness to a murder and seeks revenge. As he navigates the violent and chaotic world of gangland crime, he forms a band and becomes entangled in a protection racket. With elements of surrealism and British renaissance, Angel explores themes of violence, revenge, and the power of music.

A group of people attend a radio quiz show at a spooky mansion, where they encounter strange occurrences and try to uncover the truth.