Movies and TvShows featuring "city-council" theme.

Melissa & Joey follows the story of a female politician named Melissa who hires a male nanny named Joey to take care of her niece and nephew. Set in Toledo, Ohio, the sitcom revolves around the challenges and comedic situations they face as they navigate their unconventional family dynamics and juggle their personal and professional lives.

Inseparable best friends AJ and Moose decide to run the local pool's snack shack after their plan to sell home-brewed beer goes down the drain. Things take a turn when they meet Brooke, an effortlessly cool lifeguard who puts their big plans, and friendship, at risk.

Boss is a TV show about a powerful mayor of Chicago who is diagnosed with a degenerative disease. As he tries to come to terms with his illness, he also has to deal with the challenges of running a city plagued by corruption and political intrigue. Along the way, he must navigate complicated relationships and make difficult decisions that will impact his personal and professional life.

Darren Barrenman, an unwavering optimist and native Angeleno, spends his days looking after the pool of the Tahitian Tiki apartment block and fighting to make his hometown a better place to live.

Step Up Revolution follows a group of dancers in Miami who use flash mobs to protest a real estate development project. As they strive to make a statement, they face challenges and personal conflicts that test their determination and loyalty to each other.

Man of the People is an American sitcom starring James Garner that aired from September 15, 1991 to July 13, 1992. A man of dubious past joins the city council in place of his wife. He is savvy and becomes very popular which endangers the plans of several other politicians in town, especially the devious mayor.

When a couple realizes they can't afford to send their daughter to college, they decide to turn their home into an underground casino to make money. As the business thrives, they find themselves caught up in a world of gambling, corruption, and hilarious mishaps.

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.

Calvin and his team at the Barbershop face challenges including gentrification, competition, and politics, while also building friendships and finding love.

G.B.H. (1991) is a dark comedy TV mini-series that follows the story of a headmaster involved in the local politics of England. The plot revolves around socialist ideals, strikes, and the city council. It provides a humorous yet critical perspective on British politics.

In the small town of New England, two toy store owners, Olivia and Connie, find themselves in a fierce competition during the Christmas season. However, when a big-box store threatens to put them out of business, they must set aside their differences and work together to save their shops. Along the way, they navigate feuding families, unexpected romance, and the challenges of running a struggling business. Will they be able to overcome their differences and find a way to save Christmas for their town?

In a small western town, the aging marshal faces his own mortality as he is forced to confront the consequences of his violent past. As tensions rise in the community, the marshal's actions have far-reaching repercussions, leading to a dramatic showdown.

During World War II, a British officer with a stuttering problem is mistaken for a German spy and is parachuted into occupied France. He must navigate through various challenges and impersonate a look-alike in order to complete his mission.

A woman deals with the toxic water scandal in Flint, Michigan, and the effect it has on her family.

When a group of friends gather for a bachelor party, they unknowingly become involved in a murder. As the night progresses, they must confront the consequences of their actions and try to cover up the crime before it's too late. With secrets, betrayals, and unexpected twists, the evening becomes a dark and dangerous journey they never expected.

A documentary about the search for Sixto Rodriguez, a musician who was presumed dead but later discovered to be alive and well.

Hands over the City (1963) tells the story of a politician and real estate developer's mayoral campaign, filled with corruption and scandal. The film explores the themes of cronyism, deception, and the effects of unethical political practices on a city. Set in 1960s Italy, it exposes the realities of the construction business and the manipulation of public opinion for personal gain. As tensions rise, a cover-up involving a fake accident is revealed, exposing the greed and lies at the heart of the developer's plans. The plot revolves around the struggle between the working class and powerful businessmen, with the city council and government becoming entangled in the web of politics and power.

In the midst of the Red Scare and McCarthyism, a dedicated librarian takes a stand against censorship in her small town. When a children's book causes controversy and leads to the possibility of her losing her job, she must fight to protect the freedom to read. Along the way, she deals with personal relationships, political tensions, and the power of knowledge.

The life of a priest seconded to a New Orleans police department begins to fall apart when he is wrongly implicated in the shooting of a suspect. However, it comes to light that the precinct is haunted by the spirit of a deceased policeman, who helps the beleaguered cleric to solve the case and clear his name.

Jew Süss (1940) is a drama film set in Germany during the Nazi era. It tells the story of a Jewish money-lender who is framed for rape and faces prejudice and discrimination. The film explores themes of propaganda, prejudice, and the consequences of misinformation.