Movies and TvShows featuring "favoritism" theme.

Lily Powers, a young woman from a small town, uses her beauty and charm to manipulate men in order to climb the social ladder. Starting as a secretary, Lily seduces her way to the top, becoming a mistress and using her newfound power to exact revenge on those who wronged her.

A loving heart trapped beneath an ugly facade, ignored and unappreciated by those who fail to see beyond what is skin-deep. She is a woman whose only desire is to feel a little affection from the world that has deprived her of everything she has always longed for.

For the sin of falling in love with a human, Gumiho gives birth to a daughter and enters the world of humans in order to protect her young, tender child. However, Yun Dusu, the man who chose her, is the father of a dying daughter. In order to obtain a liver to save his beloved, illness-stricken daughter, he is forced to do the unthinkable: to kill Yeoni, the daughter of Gumiho. Unaware of this fact, Gumiho opens her heart to Dusu, who protects her as if she is family, and once again falls in love with a human, ultimately suffering for it. And the one man who falls in love with Gumiho, a nonhuman with more humanity than any human, realizes he truly loves her and attempts to make their love work.

Lydia Tár is an acclaimed composer-conductor and the first openly gay female chief conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. As she prepares for a live recording of Mahler's 5th Symphony, her relationships, including her marriage, personal assistant, and an affair with a young Russian cellist, become strained. Accusations of abuse and favoritism arise, leading to a lawsuit and a viral scandal. Removed as conductor, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption, eventually finding a new orchestra in the Philippines.

A neurotic novelist moves back in with his mother after a failed marriage, leading to humorous and dramatic encounters with his eccentric family. He must confront his own insecurities and face the challenges of starting over in his personal and professional lives.

Prison on Fire is a gritty Hong Kong action film that follows a veteran who is locked up in a corrupt prison. He must navigate through favoritism, brutality, and violence while trying to defend his rights. As tensions rise, a riot breaks out, putting him and the other inmates in further danger. With its heroism and bloodshed, this movie captures the struggle for justice and survival in a harsh prison environment.

In the midst of the Second Anglo-Boer War, a little girl named Sara Crewe is sent to a strict boarding school after her father, a soldier, is presumed dead. Despite her harsh circumstances, Sara’s vivid imagination and kind heart help her make friends and find hope in the midst of adversity.

Swimming Upstream is a powerful biopic that follows the true story of a young Australian swimmer and his journey to overcome personal obstacles and achieve Olympic success. Set in the 1950s and 1960s, the film explores themes of abuse, family dysfunction, and resilience. With determination, the protagonist fights against his abusive father and societal prejudice to become a champion swimmer and participate in the Tokyo 1964 Summer Olympics. Through his journey, he learns valuable life lessons and finds the courage to stand up for himself and his dreams. This inspiring film showcases the power of perseverance and the pursuit of one's passions.

The Patsy follows the story of a young woman named Patricia Harrington, who is hopelessly in love with her crush, Tony Anderson. However, Tony only has eyes for Patricia's glamorous sister, Grace. Determined to win Tony's heart, Patricia enlists the help of Tony's friend, Billy, to transform herself into a sophisticated and desirable woman. Through a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings, Patricia learns valuable lessons about love and self-confidence.

Elizabeth bristles at the religious directives of her parents, asserting her right to personhood outside demure hairstyles and turkey dinners, constructing voodoo dolls and entertaining other manners of dark drawing in her dank emo-den. When confronted with the humanity and hypocrisy of her tormentors, the young antihero vanquishes their belief systems (and bodies) asserting, "You killed me first!"

Since 1967, Jacques Chirac has appeared everyday on television : millions of hours of automatic gestures, jerky speeches and feverish cavalcades. This mockumentary is based on archival footage and told at the first person (the voice of the French president is provided by imitator Didier Gustin). The main comic effect comes from the contradictions between the various speeches of the French President. The title comes from the title of the French-language version of Being John Malkovich.

West Point is a drama-romance movie that takes place in 1927. It follows the life of cadets at the United States Military Academy, their relationships, struggles, and the football team. The story explores themes of honor, love, and forgiveness.

Press for Time (1966) is a hilarious comedy set in London, England, during the 1960s. The town mayor's favoritism, graft, and corruption result in chaos and embarrassment for the town council. The main character, a klutz reporter working for a newspaper, uncovers a rigged beauty contest and exposes the dishonesty of the mayor. Based on a book, the movie highlights the challenges faced by an honest individual in a corrupt system.

In this modern-day version of the biblical legend on Cain and Abel, strong-willed matriarch Señora Pina favors her younger son Ellis over the older Loren whom she blames for the death of her husband. Ellis grows up cowardly and spoiled while Loren becomes a responsible family man despite his increasing resentment towards his mother. What began as a sibling rivalry develops into a deep feud that would later escalate into a large-scale war - with all the mayhem and bloodshed.

Inspired by the true events of Luke Benjamin Bernard. His spiritual and physical transformation is told through the life of two brothers.

Young basketball star Dan Milano has all the makings of a pro player -- talent, skill and determination. But as he sets out to make his dream come true, Dan learns that in the world of professional basketball, talent only gets you so far. Based on a true story, this telling drama exposes the politics and corruption that run rampant in organized sports.

Buscando A Leti - In Search of Leti, is written and performed in Spanish, subtitled in English. Leti, a ten-year-old girl, is the protagonist of this film. The grandparents become the caretakers when her parents leave Mexico to find work in Chicago. She is discriminated against by her own grandmother, Agustina, for having a dark complexion and indigenous features. The grandfather, Vitorio, protects Leti from the grandmother's prejudiced attitude and bad treatment. This continues for years until Maria, Leti's mother, returns to take her to the United States, tearing her apart from her grandfather.