Movies and TvShows featuring "fired-from-a-job" theme.
A young and parentless girl adopts a 'dog' from the pound, not knowing it's an alien experiment hiding from its creator. The experiment possesses amazing powers and is hunted by Captain Gantu. The girl, along with the help of Dr. Jumba and Agent Pleakley, must protect the alien from being captured while forming a bond with it.
The Celebrity Apprentice is a reality TV show where famous personalities come together to compete in a series of business challenges to win a dream job opportunity. Led by the enigmatic host, the contestants face intense competition, teamwork, marketing strategies, and the pressure of delivering results. It's a cutthroat environment where the participants showcase their skills and try to avoid being fired from the job. With high-stakes challenges and a competitive atmosphere, The Celebrity Apprentice is a high-profile, non-fiction business competition that tests the skills and determination of the participants.
Estella, a young girl with black and white hair, experiences tragedy when her mother dies. She falls in with thieves Jasper and Horace and they make a living as pick-pockets. Estella's fashion sense catches the eye of the fashion Baroness, but she turns against her after finding out the truth of her mother's death. With the help of her friends and her creative genius, Estella adopts the persona of Cruella de Vil to seek revenge and claim her place as a villain.
In My Favorite Martian, a reporter named Tim discovers that her eccentric uncle, who she thought was just a regular human, is actually a friendly Martian. Together, they embark on a series of misadventures as they try to keep his true identity a secret from the world. Along the way, they encounter government agents, mad scientists, and all sorts of comedic situations. Will they be able to navigate the challenges and maintain their bond as family?
After his wife's death, a media mogul is convinced Death is after him. Death takes the form of a young man and strikes a deal with the mogul to be his guide on Earth. In the process, Death falls in love with the mogul's daughter, leading to a series of events that spiral out of control. The mogul's last birthday becomes an opportunity to demonstrate the meaning of true love and sacrifice.
Amy, a commitment-phobic career woman, meets Aaron, a good guy. They begin dating and fall for each other, but face challenges along the way. Amy's father passes away, causing tension between her and her sister. Aaron and Amy have a big fight, leading to a break-up. Amy goes back to her old habits and her article gets canceled. Aaron realizes his fear of opening up and reunites with Amy. Amy decides to change and publishes her article. They reconcile and profess their love.
Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himself off the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot to learn about real life.
Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane employs computer-generated analysis to acquire new players and assemble a competitive baseball team on a lean budget.
Junior employees Seth Bregman and Peter Sullivan, along with senior trader Will Emerson, witness mass layoffs at their investment bank. Peter receives a USB drive from a fired employee containing important information about the firm's risk. They discover that the firm is at risk of bankruptcy due to overleverage and excessive trading. Throughout the night, the employees attend meetings with executives and devise a plan to sell off toxic assets. The CEO's plan will spread the risk and destroy the firm's relationships. Eventually, the employees achieve a benchmark to receive large bonuses but face the consequences of their actions. The CEO offers Rogers a future opportunity, and the film ends with Rogers burying his dog.
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.
Jimmy Logan and his brother Clyde plan to rob the Charlotte Motor Speedway during a NASCAR race. They recruit a demolitions expert and put together a team of unlikely criminals. As they execute the heist, things go wrong and they must overcome obstacles to complete the job. The money is stolen and hidden, leading to an investigation by a determined FBI agent. In the end, the Logan brothers outsmart the authorities and enjoy the proceeds of their successful heist.
An advertising executive is sent to a mental hospital after his honesty in advertising lands him in trouble. In the hospital, he meets a group of patients who help him create unconventional and honest ads. Together, they challenge the norms of the advertising industry and create a successful campaign that captures the attention of the public.
Ana is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire. When she's upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will, who mistakes Ana for her boss– a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface.
Local rebellious teenager Clotaire falls for his schoolmate Jackie, but gang violence leads him to a darker destructive path. After years apart, the star-crossed lovers discover that every path they've taken leads them back together.
Inspired by real events, 21 follows six MIT students who are trained in card counting and use their skills to win millions from Vegas casinos. Ben, a talented student struggling with tuition, joins the team and falls into a dangerous world of gambling and deception. As tensions rise and enemies close in, Ben must decide how far he's willing to go to protect himself and his friends.
The only thing worse than being the assistant to a high-maintenance movie star who doesn't take you seriously? Finding out he's smitten with your mom.
A mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling on a collision course toward earth. A group of astronauts, conspiracy theorists, and NASA officials must navigate through deadly Swarms, uncover ancient secrets, and sacrifice everything to save humanity from the impending apocalypse.
In Scarlet Innocence, a blind man named Hak-kyu plots revenge against a woman named Deok-yi, who seduced him and then left him. As their relationship unfolds, dark secrets are revealed, leading to tragic consequences.
When a bored brother and sister are left home alone on a rainy day, a mischievous cat in a hat appears and brings chaos to their lives. As the cat wreaks havoc, the siblings must find a way to restore order before their mother returns.
The Medium follows the story of a female shaman in Thailand who becomes involved in a supernatural horror when she is possessed by an evil spirit. As she tries to save herself and those around her, she uncovers a curse that was profaned during a Christmas ritual, leading to a series of terrifying events. The movie explores themes of shamanism, family relationships, and the supernatural.