Movies and TvShows featuring "fake-illness" theme.

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.

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.

My Girl (1991) is a heartwarming coming-of-age film that follows Vada Sultenfuss, a young girl living in the 1970s. She navigates her adolescence with the help of her best friend, Thomas J., her father, and her makeup artist neighbor. Together, they face challenges, including Vada's hypochondria, her mother's death in childbirth, and the complexities of first love. This film explores themes of friendship, family, and the realities of growing up.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 poor waitress, determined to escape her life of poverty, faces various challenges such as fake illness, explosions, and bribery. With the support of her loving mother and the man she loves, she fights against all odds to make a better life for herself.

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.

When a couple of scammers hold young Alice Faulkner against her will to discover the whereabouts of letters whose dissemination could cause a scandal affecting the royal family, Sherlock Holmes decides to take over the case. (Considered lost, a copy was found in 2014, in the vaults of the Cinémathèque Française.)

Rebecca, an orphaned girl with a talent for singing, faces numerous challenges and obstacles as she tries to make it big in show business. Along the way, she must navigate romantic rivalries, manipulative females, and unrequited love.

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.

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.

The story of the mother and daughter relationship of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard.

Dr. Jack is a comedy film released in 1922. The movie revolves around Dr. John Jackson, a small-town doctor who faces a professional rivalry with his colleague. The story takes a hilarious turn when Dr. Jackson is confronted with various challenges, including dealing with an escaped mental patient and faking illness. The movie showcases the comedic genius of its lead actor and provides an entertaining experience for the audience.

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.

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.