Movies and TvShows featuring "fake-illness" theme.

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.

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.

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.

After serving his prison sentence, a gangster starts experiencing anxiety attacks. In order to avoid being sent back to prison, he fakes insanity and seeks therapy from a psychiatrist. Hilarity ensues as he tries to convince everyone that he is truly crazy.

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.

Dinner at Eight follows the intertwining lives of various characters in New York City during the Great Depression. The story revolves around a dinner party that brings together a diverse group of individuals, each dealing with their own personal and financial struggles. As the evening progresses, tensions arise, secrets are revealed, and relationships are tested. Through a mix of humor and drama, the film highlights the impact of social and economic pressures on the lives of the characters.

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Oh, Doctor! is a silent film comedy that follows a doctor who gets caught up in horse racing and jewel theft. He fakes an illness to avoid being caught by the police, but his plans take a hilarious turn when his antics escalate and chaos ensues.

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.

A teenage girl named Noel is desperate to spend Christmas with her boyfriend, so she comes up with a plan to convince her family to go away for the holidays. As her scheme unfolds, chaos ensues and Noel learns the true meaning of family and love.

Jan Horak is a middle-aged railroad dispatcher stationed at a forsaken spot in the desert, within driving distance of the nearest town. A widower, he has saved his money and goes to town to buy a dog, meets Betty, a flashy blonde who gains his confidence and marries him to acquire his $7,000 "fortune."

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.

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.

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.)