Movies and TvShows featuring "borrowing-money" theme.

A young, reformed gambler must return to playing high stakes poker to help a friend pay off loan sharks, while balancing his relationship with his girlfriend and his commitments to law school. Gifted poker player Mike McDermott loses his entire $30,000 bankroll in a hand of Texas hold'em against Teddy KGB, a Russian mobster who runs an illegal underground poker room. Shaken, Mike decides to concentrate on law school. However, when his childhood friend Lester 'Worm' Murphy is released from prison and owes an outstanding debt, Mike joins him in a furious race to earn money, putting his relationships and commitments at risk. In a race against time to pay off Worm's debt, Mike gets his shot at redemption by playing KGB in a no limit, heads-up game of Texas Hold'em.

Hannah and Her Sisters follows the intertwined lives of three sisters, Hannah, Lee, and Holly, as they navigate through love affairs, family relationships, career changes, and personal insecurities. Set in New York City, the film explores themes of sibling rivalry, midlife crisis, and the fear of dying. With witty dialogue and compelling characters, this comedy-drama offers a nuanced exploration of the complexities of family dynamics.

East of Eden follows the tragic story of brothers Cal and Aron, their tumultuous relationship with their father, and their search for identity and acceptance. As they navigate through love, jealousy, and the consequences of their choices, the backdrop of World War I looms large, adding to the complexity of their lives. Set in early 20th century America, this movie explores themes of family bonds, rebellion, and the struggle for personal freedom.

In Suspicion (1941), a woman named Lina McLaidlaw marries the charming Johnnie Aysgarth after a whirlwind romance. However, she soon starts to suspect that her new husband is not the man she thought he was. As she uncovers clues that he may be involved in embezzlement and murder, Lina's paranoia grows, and she becomes increasingly fearful for her own safety. The film explores themes of trust, deception, and the lengths one will go to protect their loved ones.

A divorced sculptor fights for custody of her daughter against her manipulative ex-husband, going through a bitter and emotional trial that tests her strength and determination.

Never Rarely Sometimes Always follows the journey of a 17-year-old girl named Autumn, who travels from her small town in Pennsylvania to New York City to seek an abortion. Accompanied by her cousin and best friend, Skylar, Autumn navigates the challenges and obstacles she faces along the way, including a lack of money, parental consent laws, and anti-abortion demonstrations. Throughout the film, Autumn's resilience and determination shine as she fights for her right to make decisions about her own body.

Candy follows the lives of two young lovers, Dan and Candy, as they navigate their destructive relationship fueled by drug addiction. Based on the novel of the same name, the film explores the consequences of their choices and the struggle to find redemption.

Shadows in Paradise follows a salesclerk in Helsinki, Finland who is laid off from his job and later falls in love with a garbage collector. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the struggles of blue-collar workers in the city. As their relationship develops, they navigate through various challenges, including theft and unemployment. This art-house film is the first installment of the Proletariat Trilogy.

Somers Town tells the story of a teenage runaway who befriends a young immigrant boy in London. Together, they navigate the challenges of loneliness, sadness, and the pursuit of love.

Follow the story of three brothers from Naples as they build a pirate mixtape empire with their trademarked cassettes, bringing pop music to the Italian youth in the 1980s, only to face their ultimate downfall.

In a small Eastern European town, a young piano teacher finds herself caught up in a web of complex relationships, including a forbidden romance with an older man. As she navigates the intricacies of love, betrayal, and self-discovery, she must confront the secrets and desires that lie beneath the surface. With stunning piano performances and emotional depth, Crisis explores the power of music to transcend boundaries and the complexities of human connection.

Dhobi Ghat (2010) is a movie set in Mumbai, India, where four people with different backgrounds and stories cross paths. The movie explores themes of love, loneliness, and connection in the bustling city.

The Crucified Lovers is a film set in 17th-century Japan depicting a dramatic and romantic story. The plot revolves around a bowing merchant who becomes involved with a young painter after his designer wife is suspected of having an affair. As the story unfolds, the protagonist finds himself in a web of suspicion, betrayal, and intrigue, leading to a desperate attempt to escape with his lover.

Lucky Them is a movie about a music journalist named Ellie Klug who is assigned to track down her ex-boyfriend, a famous rock musician who disappeared years ago. With the help of a documentary filmmaker, Ellie embarks on a journey to find her missing ex-boyfriend and discover the truth about their past. Along the way, she encounters various characters and experiences unexpected twists and turns. Will Ellie be able to find closure and move on from her past?

Peggy and her friend Millie are strolling down Broadway while Jimmy and Mac are trolling Broadway, and the four get together...

A struggling novelist and his wife move into a haunted house, where they encounter paranormal activity and must confront their own troubles.

People on Sunday is a semi-documentary silent film that follows a group of young Berliners as they spend a day together in various outdoor locations. The film delves into their relationships, conflicts, and flirtations, capturing the essence of a carefree and youthful lifestyle.

A golf-crazy songwriter tries to avoid the long, solitary hours of concentration needed to produce a hit musical. His producer and his secretary conspire to get him back on track.

Tropic of Cancer is a movie based on a true story, following the life of a writer in Paris during the 1930s. The film explores the writer's experiences in the bohemian life, his relationships, sexual initiation, and struggles with poverty and venereal disease.

Sisters of the Gion is a pre-war melodrama set in Japan during the Great Depression. The film tells the story of two sisters, one a geisha and the other a sex worker, as they navigate a complex web of poverty, seduction, betrayal, and revenge. As the sisters struggle to survive in a society that subjugates women, they find themselves trapped in a world defined by infidelity, manipulation, and heartbreak.