Movies and TvShows featuring "financial-problem" theme.
A guardian angel is sent to Earth to stop a man from killing himself. The angel shows the man what his life would have been like if he had never existed, helping him realize the impact he has had on others.
In 1981, in San Francisco, the smart salesman and family man Chris Gardner invests the family savings in Osteo National bone-density scanners, an apparatus twice as expensive as an x-ray machine but with a slightly clearer image. This white elephant financially breaks the family, bringing troubles to his relationship with his wife Linda, who leaves him and moves to New York where she has taken a job in a pizza parlor. Their son Christopher stays with Chris because he and his wife both know that he will be able to take better care of him. Without any money or a wife, but committed to his son, Chris sees a chance to fight for a stockbroker internship position at Dean Witter, offering a more promising career at the end of a six-month unpaid training period. During that period, Chris goes through a lot of hardship personally and professionally. When he thinks he is stable, he finds that he has lost $600 when the government takes the last bit of money in his bank account for taxes. He is rendered homeless because he can't pay his rent. He is forced at one point to stay in a bathroom at a train station, and must scramble from work every day to the Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, which offers shelter to the homeless. He must leave work early every day so that he is there by 5:00 in the evening along with his son so that he may be assured of a place to sleep. He is seen carrying his suitcase to work because he doesn't have a home. At work, there are nineteen other candidates for the one position. One day, he is called into an office and in it were the heads of Dean Witter. Chris thinks that he is about to be told the job will not be his as he says that he wore a shirt and tie for his final day. Then they tell him that he has been an excellent trainee and that tomorrow he will have to wear his shirt and tie again as it will be his first day as a broker. Chris struggles to hold back tears. Outside he begins to cry as the busy people of San Francisco walk past him. He rushes to his son's daycare, hugging him and knowing that after everything him and his son had been through things would be all right. The final scene shows Chris walking with his son down a street. His son is telling him a joke, when a wealthy business man in a suit walks past. Chris looks back as the man continues on. The man in the suit is none other than the real Chris Gardner.
On Becoming a God in Central Florida is a dark comedy TV show set in the 1990s. It follows the story of Krystal Stubbs, a young widow with financial problems, who seeks revenge against the cult-like pyramid scheme that ruined her finances. Through the scheme, she discovers the dark side of success and the lengths people will go to protect their own interests.
In 'Mirror Mirror,' an evil queen plots to kill her stepdaughter Snow White but her plans are disrupted when Snow teams up with a group of unlikely dwarves to reclaim her kingdom.
Ned Fleming's family meets his daughter's wealthy boyfriend Laird. Things get chaotic as Laird tries to win over Ned and propose to Stephanie, leading to unexpected events and revelations.
Pete and Debbie are both about to turn 40, their kids hate each other, both of their businesses are failing, they're on the verge of losing their house, and their relationship is threatening to fall apart. In an attempt to improve their marriage and family, they embark on a journey of self-discovery and reconnecting with their parents. But when Debbie discovers she's pregnant, she keeps it a secret from Pete. Amidst financial struggles, bullying incidents, and personal revelations, they must find a way to navigate through their problems and rebuild their family.
The Book of Daniel follows the life of a priest who tries to balance his role in the church with his personal struggles, including addiction, family problems, and questioning his faith. He also has an imaginary friend who helps him navigate through his challenges.
When basketball player Dax loses his team and his girlfriend, he recruits streetball legend Uncle Drew and his old squad of players for a road trip to win a tournament with a big cash prize. Along the way, they face challenges, memories from their past, and settle old scores.
In 'Student Services', a college student in France is struggling with financial problems and unpaid bills. She turns to prostitution to make ends meet, leading her into a downward spiral of exploitation and danger. As she navigates the world of teenage prostitution, she faces sexual abuse, rape, and the dark side of the industry. Will she be able to escape this dangerous lifestyle and find a way out?
Black Rain follows a tough New York cop, Nick Conklin, who accidentally allows a Japanese gangster to escape custody, leading to an internal affairs investigation. In order to capture the criminal, Conklin travels to Osaka, Japan, where he must navigate through a language barrier and a culture clash. Along the way, he teams up with a Japanese detective and gets entangled in the dangerous world of the Yakuza. As the stakes get higher, Conklin must fight to bring the criminal to justice before it's too late.
Lucky Louie is a sitcom that revolves around a working-class family facing financial problems. Louie, the father, works as a temp at a company while his wife, Kim, stays at home. They have a daughter named Lucy. The show explores their daily struggles, including dealing with a drug-dealing neighbor, navigating interracial friendships, and managing their blue-collar lifestyle. With a live audience and plenty of profanity, Lucky Louie offers an alternative comedy experience.
A woman's life is turned upside down when her husband deceives her, leading to a series of events that test her sanity and push her to seek revenge.
A wife discovers her husband's affair and confronts him, leading to a series of events that unravel their lives. As secrets are revealed and tensions rise, she must navigate through a web of deceit to save her marriage and her sanity.
A woman struggling with financial problems and a lost mother stumbles upon an underground female fighting club. With the help of an old mentor and her female best friend, she trains to become a female MMA fighter and find a new purpose in life.
Nashville is a satirical comedy-drama that explores the lives of multiple characters in the country music scene of Nashville, Tennessee. The film delves into the postmodern aspects of the industry and the false promise of the American dream. It follows the interweaving storylines of different individuals, including a presidential candidate, singers, reporters, and many others. The plot takes tragic turns with the assassination of one of the characters, highlighting the darker side of politics and celebrity-worship. With elements of satire and drama, Nashville showcases the various challenges and struggles faced by its ensemble cast.
Die Unverbesserlichen is a German television series.
Ta Ra Rum Pum is a comedy-drama film that tells the story of a professional race car driver who faces financial problems and struggles to provide for his family. Despite the challenges, he remains optimistic and works hard to make a comeback in the racing world. The movie showcases the journey of the protagonist, his love for his family, and the determination to overcome obstacles.
Three roommates who can’t make rent would rather get high than work menial jobs. So they set out to find sugar daddies to pay their bills.