Movies and TvShows featuring "down-on-ones-luck" theme.

Ishtar follows the misadventures of Lyle Rogers and Chuck Clarke, two struggling singer-songwriters who find themselves caught up in a dangerous political plot while performing in Morocco. They unwittingly become involved in a secret operation by the CIA, and chaos ensues as they try to navigate the treacherous world of espionage and the dangerous Sahara Desert. Along the way, they encounter a variety of eccentric characters and find themselves in hilarious and perilous situations.

Take Me Home is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a taxi driver named Thom, who comes across a lost purse in his cab. Curiosity gets the best of him and he decides to embark on a cross-country journey to return the purse to its rightful owner. Along the way, Thom encounters various adventures and meets interesting people, all while dealing with his own personal issues. With elements of romance, family drama, and comedy, Take Me Home is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery and the unexpected connections we make on life's journey.

When an accountant is hired to kill a man, he becomes involved in a world of violence and chaos, leading to a nightmarish descent into darkness.

After being brutally beaten and left for dead, a man wakes up with no memory of his past. He navigates through Helsinki, Finland, relying on the kindness of strangers and the help of a charity shop worker to find a job and a place to call home.

Wesley Deeds is a successful businessman who seems to have it all, but his life takes a turn when he meets Lindsey, a struggling single mother. As Wesley helps Lindsey and her daughter, he begins to question his own life and the choices he has made.

In 'The Great Rupert,' a down-on-his-luck family discovers hidden money, tucked away by a squirrel, which helps them in their financial struggles during the Christmas season. The squirrel's antics and the family's misadventures make for a heartwarming and comedic tale.

In The Challenge, a skilled samurai finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of life and death. As he navigates through the treacherous world of yakuza, boxers, and a sinister airport, he must fight to survive and protect his honor. With a mix of hand-to-hand combat, sword fights, and gun battles, this movie is an adrenaline-pumping adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Les Hackel is a guy down on his luck who wakes to find an explosive device has been implanted in his neck. He must carry out heinous crimes in order to stay alive while trying to identify the mastermind manipulating the now twisted and strange world around him.

Lost at Christmas follows a Scottish woman and an English man who form an unlikely bond after getting stranded in the snowy Scottish countryside on Christmas Eve. As they try to find their way back home, they discover the true meaning of love and the magic of Christmas.

A theatrical producer puts aside his own success to boost the career of a talented singer.

Harold, a pensioner from England, is suffering from a neurological disorder that causes rigor mortis. As his condition worsens, he becomes a zombie-like creature. Despite his condition, he forms an unlikely friendship with a nurse who provides him with a massage to relieve his symptoms. Together, they navigate the challenges of Harold's deteriorating health and find solace in their companionship.

When a wealthy businessman's family starts to worry about his lonely and unhappy life, they hire a young woman to pose as his mistress and shake things up. As they spend time together, they both begin to realize that they have more in common than they thought.

A poor and oppressed employee wins the football bet lottery and decides to live the life he dreamed so many years, wastefully scattering his money.

By fabricating her biography, Luo Su, a young Chinese white-collar worker from a low-income family, hopes to wed Mr. Win, an alluring bachelor. But when her mother's shocking TV interview exposes her deceit, she loses everything and ends her own life. Left in limbo, she is mystically given one last opportunity to alter her fate within 72 hours - albeit within the body of a man.