Movies and TvShows featuring "fake-illness" theme.

When a widower is overwhelmed by his uncontrollable children, he hires Nanny McPhee, a magical nanny with mysterious powers. As Nanny McPhee teaches the children important life lessons, the family begins to heal and come together.

Ferris Bueller's Day Off is about a popular high school student who decides to take a day off from school and goes to extreme lengths to make it happen. He convinces his girlfriend and best friend to spend the day in Chicago, visiting various landmarks and having fun. However, his sister and the school principal are determined to catch him in his lie. The day involves a stolen Ferrari, a parade, and a near run-in with his family. In the end, Ferris outwits his pursuers and imparts some wisdom about enjoying life.

The Politician follows the story of a teenager with political ambitions who must navigate the complex world of high school politics. Faced with challenges such as bribery, closeted teenagers, and Munchausen syndrome, he strives to achieve his dreams of becoming the president of the United States.

Two friends fake illness to attend a convention in Honolulu, but their plans are ruined when their nosy wives find out.

Set during World War II, Sunflower follows the story of an Italian soldier and his wife as they navigate the challenges of war and strive to find love and happiness amidst the chaos. Through snow-covered battlefields, train stations, and sunflower fields, they discover the strength of their love and the power of hope.

A story that follows two couples who mistakenly find themselves in a marriage they never expected and gradually grow in love and trust over time.

In Shock Corridor, a journalist goes undercover in a mental institution to investigate a murder, but his own sanity begins to unravel as he becomes immersed in the world of the insane. As he delves deeper into the case, he experiences shocking treatment methods and dangerous encounters.

When a consultant surgeon's father-in-law is found dead on an island, she is drawn into a dangerous investigation involving legends, pagan rituals, and a secret cult. As she delves deeper, she discovers shocking truths and puts her own life at risk.

A womanizer uses various seduction techniques to win over women, but his plans backfire when he falls for a woman who is skilled in the art of seduction herself.

Official Competition (2021) revolves around a filmmaking competition where two directors, a theater actor, and a female filmmaker engage in a fierce and comedic rivalry. With elements of lesbianism, male rivalry, and fake illness, the story takes unexpected twists as the characters navigate the challenges of making a movie and dealing with personal conflicts.

In 'Nothing Sacred', a newspaper reporter deceives the public by pretending to have a fatal illness. The fake news creates a sensation, boosting the newspaper's circulation. However, things get complicated when the reporter falls in love with a small-town girl from Vermont and must face the consequences of his deception.

In post-World War II Germany, a French officer marries an American soldier, but they encounter bureaucratic challenges and cultural differences as they try to settle into married life.

In the summer of 1968, a teenager navigates the complexities of life in socialist Yugoslavia amidst the student rebellion, a domineering father, and his own exploration of love and sexuality.

Janky Promoters follows two concert promoters who get the chance to book a top-tier rap artist. Hoping to make it big, they face a series of challenges and mishaps as they navigate the chaotic world of the music industry.

In post-war Japan, a baseball scout uses bribery and fake illness to woo a talented player while exploring the dark side of the professional baseball industry.

A war photographer and absent father, who spends more time taking care of his camera than his four daughters, enjoys a happy life in the Alps with his new girlfriend. But his life is turned upside down the day that his best friend tries to reconcile him with his family by telling them a big lie.

When a series of ritual murders plague the streets of Whitechapel, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson are called to investigate. As they dive deeper into the case, they uncover a dark and twisted secret that leads them to the world of vampires. With the clock ticking, Holmes must rely on his deductive skills to stop the killings and uncover the truth.

After receiving a letter from his ex-girlfriend, Don McKay returns to his hometown and gets entangled in a web of deception, leading to a series of deadly consequences.

In 'The Six Million Dollar Man: The Solid Gold Kidnapping,' a bionic man named Steve Austin is tasked with rescuing a kidnapped scientist in Mexico. In order to accomplish his mission, he must infiltrate a temple guarded by armed men. Along the way, he faces dangerous obstacles including fake illness, a freighter, and a cell transfer. The fate of the scientist and the mysterious solid gold are at stake.

In Madrid, Spain during the Franco regime, an elderly man in a wheelchair fakes illness to get the attention of his family. In doing so, he uncovers a plot to murder his family and must take extreme measures to protect them. This dark comedy explores themes of anti-fascism, disability, and family relationships.