Movies and TvShows featuring "getting-fired" theme.

Maid in Manhattan is a romantic comedy film about Marisa Ventura, a hotel maid in Manhattan who gets mistaken for a wealthy socialite by a politician staying at the hotel. As Marisa goes along with the mistaken identity, she falls in love with the politician, leading to a series of humorous and romantic situations. However, their different backgrounds and the truth about Marisa's real identity create complications in their relationship.

A public defender decides to defend a mysterious woman accused of murder, but as he delves deeper into the case, he realizes things are not as they seem.

In modern-day Helsinki, two lonely souls meet in a karaoke bar and embark on a journey to find love. They encounter various obstacles, including lost phone numbers, mistaken addresses, alcoholism, and a charming stray dog. Will they overcome these challenges and find happiness?

When a music producer is fired and diagnosed with liver cancer, he embarks on a road trip to develop his last roll of Kodachrome film with his estranged son and personal nurse.

The Family That Preys tells the story of two families, one wealthy and one not, and the conflicts that arise when their paths cross. Deception, infidelity, and greed drive the plot as the characters navigate a web of lies and hidden motivations. Along the way, they confront issues of love, betrayal, and the complexities of family relationships.

In this action-comedy, an ex-FBI agent and a retired mob lawyer who are bitter rivals team up to uncover a conspiracy and protect a witness from a dangerous threat. With their lives on the line, they must put aside their differences and work together to outsmart their enemies.

When Santa Claus decides to retire and pass on his position to a new Santa, he enlists the help of Ernest P. Worrell. However, things don't go as planned and Ernest must use his bumbling ways to save Christmas before it's too late.

Amelia celebrates her 40th birthday by wishing to be 18 again in 2002. However, she soon realizes she is trapped in a time loop and must fix a hidden issue before she can move on from the past.

When an office assistant starts working at a restaurant and sparks fly between her and the chef, they must navigate the challenges of their workplace romance.

In the movie "The Carer," an aging famous actor, Sir Michael Gifford, is dealing with deteriorating health and personal issues. He gets a new carer, Dorottya, who is initially reluctant but soon forms an unexpected bond with Michael. As Michael's condition worsens, Dorottya takes on the role with dedication, leading to transformative experiences for both of them.

Hotel Coolgardie is a documentary that follows the journey of two Finnish backpackers, Lina and Steph, as they work in a remote hotel in Coolgardie, Western Australia. They face cultural differences, sexism, and emotional vulnerabilities in their interactions with the locals, while also discovering the beauty and challenges of life in the Australian outback.

Remake of Josef von Sternberg's 1930 classic.

The Storage is a comedy-drama film that revolves around the challenges faced by a working-class family working in a paint store. The story explores themes such as theft, unwanted pregnancy, blackmail, alcoholism, and unemployment. It also delves into the dynamics of employer-employee relationships and the struggles of a businessman and store manager. The plot further explores the topic of abortion and touches upon communist ideology. It highlights the experiences of characters as they navigate issues related to birth, motherhood, fatherhood, and pregnancy. The film also showcases the working environment in a paint store and the everyday life of a working-class family in a suburb. With elements of casual sex, job insecurity, and workplace dynamics, The Storage offers a unique portrayal of the challenges faced by individuals in a lower socio-economic class. The film ends by emphasizing the importance of work habits and the repercussions of being fired from a job.

A love story between a taxi driver and a travel guide in the form of a musical.

Finnish friends escape taxes to Florida.

Four blue-collar friends, recently laid off from the steel mill, take one last camping trip into the wilderness when they discover a backwoods cult with a cataclysmic agenda and must fight to survive.

Fresh from Chinatown in New York, Harry Young has taken over the illegal import business in the seamy Limehouse district of London, where he cold-bloodedly disposes of rivals and runs a smoky nightclub. He falls for a low-class, white pickpocket, diminishing his pride in the Chinese half of his heritage and sparking the jealousy of the nightclub's moody star performer.

King of Hearts is a biographical drama that follows the life of a Finnish schlager singer in the 1970s. The film explores his rise to fame, his struggle with alcoholism, and his journey to overcome his personal demons.

Dear Alice is a movie that follows the story of Alice, a woman who faces financial difficulties after getting fired from her job. She navigates through a series of challenging situations, including a money transfer mishap, dealing with social services, and a frustrating encounter with a bus ride. As she copes with her struggles, Alice finds herself involved in an unexpected incident that leads to her arrest. With the help of a lawyer, Alice tries to find a way to overcome her situation and rebuild her life.