Movies and TvShows featuring "get-rich-quick-scheme" theme.

Sanford and Son is a comedy series set in an African-American neighborhood in Watts, Los Angeles. The show follows Fred Sanford, a junk dealer, and his adult son Lamont as they navigate the ups and downs of their family business. With witty wisecracks and laugh-out-loud moments, Sanford and Son explores the dynamic relationship between a father and son as they hatch get-rich-quick schemes and deal with the challenges of running a business.

Queenpins is a comedy crime movie that tells the story of two housewives who start a coupon scam, becoming masterminds of a national counterfeit coupon caper. Based on a true story, the film explores their journey as they hustle their way to success, navigating the world of organized crime and forming an unlikely friendship along the way.

Perfect Strangers is a comedy TV show from the 1980s that follows the lives of two cousins, Larry and Balki, as they become roommates in Chicago. The show revolves around the humorous situations they encounter while trying to make a living and form connections in the big city.

ChuckleVision follows the misadventures of Paul and Barry Chuckle, two brothers who work a variety of odd jobs and always find themselves in hilarious mishaps. With their trademark catchphrase and mustached charm, the duo brings laughter and slapstick comedy to audiences of all ages.

In this David vs. Goliath tale, Keith Gill, a financial analyst, turns GameStop into a thriving company. Despite facing skepticism from his brother and peers, Keith's investment in GameStop pays off when online buyers aggressively purchase the stock, causing hedge fund investment firms to lose millions. However, when the stock trading website Robinhood halts purchasing and triggers an investigation, Keith defends his actions. In the aftermath, Keith retires from YouTube and uses his wealth to help others.

Phir Hera Pheri is a comedy crime movie about three friends who find themselves in desperate need of money. They come up with a series of plans and schemes to get rich quick, leading to hilarious and chaotic situations. With their unique personalities and constant pursuit of wealth, the friends find themselves in increasingly absurd and dangerous situations.

Detour is a film noir thriller about a hitchhiker who is given a ride by a man planning to kill his wife. When the hitchhiker accidentally kills a man who gives him a lift, events take a twisted turn. With an unreliable narrator and a femme fatale, the plot explores themes of blackmail, impersonation, and accidental killing.

Hap and Leonard is a TV show set in 1980s Texas, where two best friends with contrasting personalities, Hap Collins and Leonard Pine, find themselves tackling various adventures as amateur investigators. They encounter a missing persons case and uncover police corruption, facing challenges such as a racist female sheriff and a tragic ending. With a blues bar as the backdrop, Hap and Leonard navigate a world of crime, racism, and friendship.

In The King of Marvin Gardens, two brothers find themselves caught up in a world of betrayal, false promises, and the struggle to achieve the American dream. Set on the boardwalk of Atlantic City, they must navigate the complexities of life, love, and the allure of the casino industry. As their schemes and dreams unfold, they are faced with the harsh realities of depression and the loss of eyesight. Will they be able to overcome these obstacles and find success, or will they be consumed by the darkness that surrounds them?

In London, an American commodities broker gets involved in a light-hearted crime drama when a valuable art object is stolen. He becomes entangled in a web of deceit and greed as he tries to navigate the extravagant lifestyle of the art world. Along the way, he encounters a deaf girl, a luxury hotel, a black market, and a series of misadventures that test his morality and loyalty.

LSD: Love, Sex aur Dhokha is a bold and gripping film that interweaves multiple stories to expose the dark underbelly of life in a contemporary urban setting. The movie delves into themes of love, sex, and betrayal while challenging conventional filmmaking techniques.

After accidentally running over a dead man, a slacker gets involved in a convoluted scheme to raise money, leading him into the world of safecrackers, burglaries, and revenge.

The Nugget is a comedy about three friends who find a gold nugget and become obsessed with the idea of getting rich quick. As they embark on a weekend getaway to find a hiding place for the nugget, their friendship is tested by greed, jealousy, and hilarious mishaps.

In 'Chocolate: Deep Dark Secrets', a news reporter investigates a series of murders and thefts in London. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a secret code that leads to organized crime. With the help of a musician and a hitman, she unravels a mind game that involves drug dealing, massacres, and a legendary criminal. The story takes unexpected twists and turns, culminating in a surprise ending.

The Winning of Barbara Worth is a silent film about an engineer who works to develop the desert wasteland through irrigation. The film explores a romantic triangle between the engineer, a land developer, and a settler woman. It also includes elements of a classical Western, with scenes of sandstorms, rattlesnakes, and a payroll robbery. The story follows the characters as they navigate through various challenges, including a panic, lynching, flood, evacuation, and dust storms. Along the way, the engineer becomes a dam builder and adopts an orphan. Based on a novel, the film showcases the struggles and triumphs of transforming the barren Colorado River region.

Rose, a struggling singer in Broadway Manhattan during the 1910s, becomes a star by her own deception. She goes from being a petty criminal on the run to a successful performer in the Ziegfeld Follies. Along the way, she faces challenges such as dealing with loan sharks, navigating friendships, and finding blind love. Rose must navigate the world of show business, love, and loyalty while trying to escape her criminal past.

The Abbott and Costello Cartoon Show is an American half-hour animated series of the famous comedy duo that aired in syndication from September 9, 1967 to June 1, 1968. Each of the 39 individual episodes consisted of four five-minute cartoons. The cartoons were created jointly by Hanna-Barbera, RKO General and Jomar Productions between 1965 and 1967. The series was syndicated by Gold Key Entertainment and King World Productions. The primary feature of this cartoon series was the fact that Bud Abbott supplied the voice for his own character. Stan Irwin provided the voice of Lou Costello, who had died in 1959. The rest of the voice cast was composed of Hanna-Barbera regulars. The Canadian cartoonist, Lynn Johnston, who is famous for her comic strip, For Better or For Worse, was an uncredited cel colorist.

In 'How to Steal a Dog,' a young girl named Ji-so decides to steal a dog in order to get a reward and escape her life of homelessness. With the help of her younger brother, Ji-so hatches a plan and sets out on a mission to find a suitable dog to steal. As they navigate through various obstacles and face unexpected challenges, Ji-so learns valuable life lessons about love, family, and the importance of home.

Rubin and Ed, a salesman and an eccentric loner, are brought together on a road trip in Utah to bury Rubin's dead cat. Along the way, they encounter various surreal and absurd situations, including water skiing and a seminar on getting rich quick. Despite their differences, they form an unlikely friendship.