Movies and TvShows featuring "fired-from-the-job" theme.

Lloyd Christmas and Harry Dunne embark on a hilarious cross-country trip to return a briefcase left at the airport, facing a series of misadventures along the way.

Walter Mitty is a negative assets manager at 'Life' magazine who daydreams of adventures to get away out of the tedium of his boring job. When he and a colleague are about to lose their jobs, Walter takes action by embarking on an adventure more extraordinary than anything he ever imagined. With the help of clues in the missing negatives of a famous photojournalist, Walter travels to Greenland, Iceland, and the Himalayas to find him and the missing photograph.

When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he decides to rebuild his crumbling house and reconnect with his estranged family, including his ex-wife and rebellious teenage son. Through the process of house construction, they learn to heal old wounds and rediscover the meaning of love and family.

In the movie Mayhem, a virus outbreak occurs in a corporate office building, causing its employees to lose their inhibitions and engage in violent behavior. The protagonist, who has been unjustly fired from his job, teams up with a former client to fight their way to the top floor and confront the corrupt executives responsible for their predicament.

Bliss is a surreal and psychedelic drama that follows the journey of a divorced man who falls in love with a homeless woman. As he struggles with his personal demons, he embarks on a mind-bending adventure that blurs the line between reality and simulation.

A woman in her 40s returns to work as an intern after seven years of being disconnected from work, and starts to endure and survive in a jungle-like society again.

A middle-aged, upper-middle class couple, David and Linda Howard, are in a rut with their lives. They decide to quit their jobs, sell everything they own, and live the carefree life of a Winnebago-wielding nomad. However, their journey is not as smooth as they anticipated.

A homeless man and his trusty dog must navigate the challenges of poverty, unemployment, and being chased by the police in this comedic silent film.

Frozen Land tells the story of several characters in Finland, including a police officer, a vacuum cleaner salesman, and a teacher, as their lives intersect in unexpected ways. The film explores themes of alcoholism, depression, and family relationships. It delves into the consequences of their actions and the butterfly effect that can occur.

When a city boy becomes a police officer in a small Norwegian town, he is faced with cultural differences and a bizarre case involving drug smuggling and a sea monster.

In a small town, a series of gruesome animal attacks lead to the discovery that a werewolf is on the loose. As the body count rises, the town is gripped by fear. A group of locals must band together to hunt down the creature and stop the bloodshed.

After being fired from his job, a real estate agent finds himself deep in debt and desperate for a way out. He gets involved in illegal activities and encounters dangerous women, ultimately leading to murder and a surprise twist.

In Validation, a parking attendant named Hugh Newman takes pride in his job and brightens the day of every customer by validating their parking. When he meets a woman who is in a wheelchair, he goes above and beyond to make her feel valued and accepted. However, his dedication to his work starts to affect his personal life, leading to unexpected consequences. With a heartwarming story and memorable characters, Validation explores the importance of finding validation and self-worth in unexpected places.

Joon-hee, a fourth-year assistant manager at Hanyang Heavy Industries gets assigned to the human resources department. As the shipyard suffers a dearth of orders, the creditors instruct the HR to restructure the company. Although reluctant to do so, the team supposes that it is inevitable for keeping the company afloat. The HR proceeds to make the restructuring as smooth and efficient as possible. In an attempt to set the criteria for dismissal in company’s favor, the team first tries to elect employee's representatives who will cater for the demands of management. Some of the so-called blacklisted employees who are well aware of the conventional procedure start to put on a brake…

Shadows on the Stairs is a gripping crime and mystery film that takes place in 1940s London. The story revolves around a murder that occurs in a boarding house, leading to a complex web of deceit, scheming, and retribution. As the investigation unfolds, the characters become entangled in a dangerous game of lies and hidden motives. With its atmospheric setting, intriguing plot twists, and a cast of intriguing characters, Shadows on the Stairs keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

After being fired from his bull breeding job without proper compensation, Franco steals a world-class bull from his former employer and smuggles it to Hungary, planning to sell it for a large sum of money.

Remy is a medical student who has a flair for making his patients comfortable. His genuine concern for the patients in his charge marks him as a hot prospect in his internship program. Pamela works at a children's book publishing company. The two meet via Pamela's brother, who is also Remy's good friend. They fall in love and get an apartment in the East Village of New York. Soon after, the couple begins to indulge in speed and barbiturates. They become heavily addicted. Remy is thrown out of medical school and Pamela quits her job. Remy soon finds himself in debt with the local dealer, Stutter, who introduces his customer to heroin as a revenge for his late bill. Pamela faces the prospect of getting sober at her brother's clinic, but must leave behind a destitute Remy in order to do it.

Unscrupulous agent Rush Blake makes singing waiter Buddy Clayton a big radio star while Peggy Cornell, who has lost her own radio show, helps Buddy.

A faded star is suspected of killing a studio executive.

Face to Face is adapted from David Williamson's play of the same name which is in turn based on the transcripts from real conflict resolution sessions. The story is about a young scaffold construction worker who is charged with assaulting his boss. By the end of the film, all our assumptions about guilt and blame are turned on their heads. As 10 people sit in a room discussing the turn of events that brought our protagonist to breaking point, twists and surprises reveal that all is not quite as simple as it seems. Michael Rymer directs his screen adaptation of 'Face to Face' (written by Australian playwright David Williamson), as an ensemble piece about 10 very dissimilar Australians bound together by a complex pattern of relationships and shared histories. Hysterically funny and deeply moving, each character's role in the drama peels back another layer as the story digs down to the roots of who these people really are.