Movies and TvShows featuring "financial-difficulty" theme.
Jaime Reyes, a recent college graduate, returns home to find his family struggling and his hometown being gentrified. After encountering a young woman named Jenny, he becomes the host for an alien scarab known as Khaji-Da, which grants him incredible powers. Jaime must navigate his newfound abilities and the conflicts arising from a powerful technology being misused. With the help of Jenny and his family, Jaime fights against the forces of evil and embraces his destiny as the Blue Beetle.
This documentary delves deep into the world of internet porn, exploring the shady practices, capitalism, and feminism within the industry. It examines the lives of adult film stars, directors, and performers, and discusses the financial difficulties and challenges they face. Through interviews and graphic footage, it sheds light on the vast income and revenue generated by the industry while highlighting the need for reform.
Jeremiah O'Keefe, a funeral home owner, enlists the help of attorney Willie E. Gary to save his family business from a corporate behemoth. Together, they expose corporate corruption and racial injustice, forming an unlikely bond.
In 1987 Harlem, a pregnant teenager named Precious Jones is given an opportunity to attend an alternative school in order to escape her abusive and difficult life.
An Affair to Remember is a heartfelt romantic drama set in the 1950s. Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr play two strangers who meet on a cruise and quickly fall in love. However, they are both committed to other people and agree to meet at the top of the Empire State Building in six months if they still feel the same way. Unfortunately, tragedy strikes and their plans are disrupted. Will destiny bring them back together or tear them apart?
In the 1980s, a gold prospector in Southeast Asia discovers a massive gold mine. He forms a partnership with a geologist and together they venture into the jungle to establish a mining operation. However, they face financial difficulties, fraud, and the threat of the Wall Street establishment. Based on a true story, 'Gold' explores the greed and ambition that drive people to risk everything for wealth.
A high school teacher's life takes a dark turn when a troubled student becomes obsessed with her, leading to a series of false claims, a forbidden romance, and ultimately, murder.
A young girl and her boyfriend must save Toyland from an evil banker who wants to foreclose on their toy factory. Along the way, they encounter fairy tale characters, crossdressing, and a host of other whimsical adventures.
Human Capital tells the story of two families, one wealthy and privileged, and the other middle-class, whose lives become entangled after a car-bicycle accident. The film explores themes of class division, privilege, and the consequences of our actions.
Accattone follows the story of a young man named Accattone who faces financial difficulties and resorts to exploiting a prostitute to survive. As he navigates the poverty-stricken streets of Rome, he becomes involved in a robbery and faces moral dilemmas that force him to confront his own idleness.
The Odyssey follows the journey of a Frenchman who becomes an environmental activist, facing challenges such as an unfaithful husband, sea pollution, debt, and the loss of his son. With a French accent, he embarks on an exploration adventure singing around a campfire on a boat and encounters penguins and whales. This drama is based on a true story and showcases the love between a father and son.
In Redbelt, a jujitsu instructor finds himself drawn into the world of mixed martial arts fighting, where he must navigate a series of challenges including a set-up, financial difficulty, and a cover-up. As he struggles to maintain his integrity, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of deception and must fight to protect his livelihood and reputation.
After being dumped by her boyfriend and facing financial difficulties, a journalist adopts a puppy for Christmas, leading her on a journey of self-discovery and love.
Three Wishes is a drama/fantasy film set in the 1950s that tells the story of a single mother and her young son. They encounter a drifter who grants them three magical wishes, which have a profound impact on their lives and relationships. The film explores themes of family, generosity, and wish-fulfillment.
Set in 19th-century India, the film follows the decline of a wealthy aristocrat, his struggle with financial difficulties, and his deep love for music.
Babysitter's Black Book follows a teenage girl who, facing financial difficulties, starts an escort service to earn money for college. Inspired by a true story, the movie explores the challenges she faces and the consequences of her actions. Along the way, she navigates complicated relationships, including an unfaithful husband and a jealous rival, as she tries to balance her secret business with her personal life.
Two former best friends, who are now business competitors, must put aside their differences and pretend to fight in order to cooperate and expose a fraud during a baking competition at a harvest festival. Along the way, they rediscover their friendship and find love.
In The Breaking Point, a fisherman named Harry Morgan gets caught up in a series of events involving blackmail, human trafficking, and a femme fatale. As he navigates the treacherous waters of his life, he must make difficult choices that could change everything for him.
When a struggling inn owner enters a cooking competition, she gets more than she bargained for when a celebrity chef comes to town and sparks fly. With the help of her grandmother's secret Christmas recipe, she learns the true meaning of Christmas and finds love along the way.
A woman with money problems competes in a lumberjack competition during the Christmas season. She falls in love with a lumberjack and has to choose between a business merger and her new relationship.