Movies and TvShows featuring "down-on-his-luck" theme.
Dud, a pool boy, loses his job and his father, and finds solace in a secret lodge. He becomes entangled in a mystical connection and embarks on a quest for meaning and purpose.
Roy Munson, a former professional bowler with a promising career, loses his hand and his livelihood after a bowling alley accident. Years later, he discovers a talented Amish man named Ishmael who has never held a bowling ball before. Roy becomes Ishmael's mentor and together they set out on a journey to win a bowling championship and overcome their personal obstacles.
Overcomer is a drama movie that follows the story of a high school basketball coach who helps a cross-country runner overcome various obstacles, including asthma and a blind man. Through their journey, they both discover their true identities and learn important life lessons about faith, perseverance, and the power of belief in oneself.
After losing his career and family to alcoholism, a former basketball star takes on the role of a high school basketball coach and embarks on a journey of redemption and recovery.
A Bit of a Do is a British comedy drama series based on the books by David Nobbs. The show starred David Jason and was aired on ITV in 1989. It was made for the ITV network by Yorkshire Television. The show was set in a fictional Yorkshire town. Each episode took place at a different social function and followed the changing lives of two families, the working-class Simcocks and the middle-class Rodenhursts, together with their respective friends, Rodney and Betty Sillitoe, and Neville Badger. The series begins with the wedding of Ted and Rita Simcock's son Paul to Laurence and Liz Rodenhurst's daughter Jenny; an event at which Ted and Liz begin an affair. The subsequent fallout from this affair forms the basis for most of the first series.
A down-on-his-luck writer, desperate for a career change, takes up a job as a college teacher. He finds himself in a new town, where he develops a love interest with one of his students. Through teaching, he learns important life lessons about love, friendship, and finding inspiration.
Last Chance Harvey tells the story of a divorced man named Harvey and an Englishwoman named Kate who meet at a wedding in London. Harvey, struggling with his career as a jingle writer, is looking for love while Kate, a single woman dedicated to her work, is also seeking a connection. As they spend time together, they both discover that it is never too late for a second chance at happiness.
In 'How Long Will I Love U', a woman from 2018 and a man from 1999 magically switch apartments and find themselves living in two different time periods. As they navigate through the challenges of their new lives, they gradually come to understand each other's worlds, forming a deep connection that transcends time. This heartwarming romantic comedy explores themes of love, destiny, and the power of truly understanding someone.
When a down-on-his-luck man visits Miracle Beach, he encounters a female genie who grants him three wishes. As he navigates his wishes, he finds himself falling in love with a woman he initially mistook for a model. With the help of the genie, he must navigate the complexities of class differences and romantic deception to find true love and a happy ending.
A man is lured to a Mexican resort to take part in a deadly plot, involving a gangster and a husband-wife relationship. He must navigate the dangerous situation and try to stay alive.
In Nazi Germany, 21-year-old Cioma Schönhaus escapes the Gestapo by forging passports and assumes a new identity as a marine officer. He navigates the city's nightlife, finds a glimpse of love, and saves lives through his talent for forgery. However, his actions put him in increasing danger, and he must rely on one last forged ID - with his true name - to survive.
In Elves (1989), a down-on-his-luck ex-cop investigates a dark secret involving Nazi elves, family secrets, and a female protagonist. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers horrifying truths about Christmas, incestuous rape, and a cruel mother. With a plot filled with blood, murder, and a black magic ritual, this movie is a chilling exploration of evil cults and racial purity.
In Spellcaster, a group of contestants gather at a haunted castle in Italy for a treasure hunt contest. However, they soon realize that the castle is filled with supernatural creatures and they must fight for their lives. The plot revolves around a brother-sister relationship, as well as the discovery of a powerful sorcerer and the greed that consumes the contestants. With elements of black magic, demons, and a surreal setting, Spellcaster is a thrilling and chilling movie.
In 'The West Point Story,' a theatrical director named Bix Bixby becomes involved with a military cadet at West Point. Together, they navigate the challenges of show business, gambling, and their own personal relationships. This comedic musical showcases the talents of the cast and explores the contrast between the entertainment world and the military lifestyle.
An out-of-work Irish immigrant in Montreal remains hopeful that his luck is about to change but his disillusioned family grow tired of his pigheadedness and instability.
A rock star, now working as a private investigator, embarks on a search for a missing cat in New York City. Along the way, he encounters various characters and navigates through the city's streets, bars, and train stations. The story explores themes of dreams, loneliness, and self-discovery.
After being sent to prison, a former bootlegger turns his life around and becomes a successful songwriter.
Run out of options and in desperate need of cash, a down-and-out young man accepts his rich hotelier friend's preposterous proposal to impersonate an exotic Arab Prince. But what does the bride-to-be has to say about this scandalous farce?
Counting for Thunder is inspired by the three years when Phillip Irwin Cooper, unlucky in work, money and love, went home to the Gulf Coast of Alabama to help out with a family crisis. Working through his past with his complicated family, some old high school chums, and the desperate and hilarious southern characters who grace his hometown, Phillip ultimately finds his own voice as his mother is regaining hers for possibly the last time.
An anthropologist and an alcoholic helicopter pilot discover a race of predatory reptile men in the jungles of South America.