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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Make Me a Star is a comedy film from 1932 that follows the story of an aspiring actor who goes through various comedic mishaps in his quest for stardom. From hilarious slapstick moments to unexpected twists, the film showcases the challenges and humor in the world of acting.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

The dim-witted son of a heroic fire chief tries to follow in his late father's footsteps, only to become the unknowing pawn of corrupt politicians.

When George's suspicions get him fired from the observatory, there is only one path he can seek to fulfil his retribution. The new order is upon us!

Dan Doolittle is a poor schmuck whose big talk usually gets him into trouble. After he is fired from his plumbing job, he saves Dolly Davis, who, grateful, promises to get him a job at the company where she works, Owl Taxi, which is owned by her father. That job is as the jack-of-all-trades in the garage, under the supervision of the garage foreman, whose job he expects to have within the week. But Dan becomes the bane of the foreman's existence, in part because Dan would rather spend his time with Dolly to who he is attracted. But after Dan is asked by the boss to drive Dolly to the taxi depot, Dan believes he can make his millions instead by buying a cab and starting his own taxi company. Interactions with Dolly's visiting brother - a hosiery salesman - who Dan mistakenly believes is Dolly's boyfriend, a pair of inflatable legs, and an angry foreman who was fired because of Dan's mistakes in the garage lead to one misadventure after another for Dan.

Hard to Get is a hilarious romantic comedy from 1938. The film follows an aspiring architect who falls in love with a spoiled heiress. Their journey is filled with hilarious misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and a series of comedic mishaps. Will their love survive all the chaos?