Movies and TvShows featuring "fictional-soap-opera" theme.

When a college student obsessed with Korean dramas is transported into her favorite show, she must help the characters overcome their obstacles and find true love, all while navigating the challenges of an alternate universe.

The L.A. Complex follows the lives of young adults living in a residential hotel in Los Angeles, as they navigate the challenges and opportunities in the entertainment industry. The show explores various aspects of their lives, including aspiring actors, comedians, singers, and actresses, as well as relationships, auditions, film production, and reality shows. It dives into the struggles and dreams of these individuals as they try to make it big in Hollywood.

Michael Dorsey, an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman named Dorothy Michaels to land a role on a trashy hospital soap opera. As Dorothy, Michael begins to learn about the challenges women face and becomes a beloved character on the show. Along the way, he navigates complicated relationships with his best friend Jeff, his love interest Julie, and his friend Sandy. Eventually, Michael's deceit is exposed on live television, leading to personal and professional consequences.

Nurse Betty tells the story of a waitress named Betty who witnesses her husband's murder. Traumatized, she becomes obsessed with a soap opera and believes that one of the characters is in love with her. In a delusional state, she sets off on a road trip to find the fictional soap opera star, with two hitmen and a police officer in pursuit. Along the way, Betty's obsession leads to comedic and dramatic encounters, revealing the fragility of her mental state and the impact of trauma on her life.

Tel Aviv on Fire is a comedy/drama/romance film that takes place in the 2010s and revolves around a Palestinian man named Salam, who works as an assistant on a popular soap opera called "Tel Aviv on Fire." The soap opera is set in the Israeli-Palestinian border and focuses on a forbidden love story between a Palestinian spy and an Israeli general's wife. Salam is unexpectedly promoted to be the main scriptwriter of the soap opera, but he soon finds himself caught in a conflict between the Israeli military and the Palestinian security forces. As Salam faces challenges in writing the storylines, he becomes entangled with real-life events and must navigate the politics and tensions of the Israeli-Palestinian relationship. Along the way, he develops a unique relationship with an Israeli officer at a checkpoint and finds himself in unexpected situations that test his creativity, determination, and understanding of both cultures.

Louis, a salesman, becomes famous after appearing on a fictional reality show. He experiences the highs and lows of fame, loneliness, and stardom while navigating relationships and the media frenzy.

AppleBox follows the journey of an unemployed actor in Hollywood who finds himself caught up in a series of comedic and chaotic situations. From auditions and beatings to organized crime and movie sets, he navigates through the challenges of the entertainment industry with humor and wit. With a touch of parody and a hint of romance, this film offers an entertaining and lighthearted look into the life of a struggling actor.

Dorothy, single and one of the writers of the soap "The True World" hates living alone, but the guys she knows don't appeal to her. Her aunt Esther's attempts to match-make with random men just annoy her. Then she meets an old friend from college who he seems perfect...