Movies and TvShows featuring "jewish-woman" theme.
Set in 1950s New York City, 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' follows the story of Miriam 'Midge' Maisel, a young Jewish housewife with dreams of becoming a stand-up comedian. After her marriage falls apart, Midge discovers her talent for comedy and starts pursuing a career in the male-dominated world of stand-up. With the support of her manager Susie, Midge navigates through the challenges of the showbiz industry while dealing with her complicated personal life. The series explores themes of feminism, Jewish identity, and the pursuit of dreams.
When the disappearance of a young girl grips the city of Baltimore in 1966, the lives of two women converge on a fatal collision course.
A bored married couple who are skilled assassins discover they have been hired by competing agencies to kill each other. After failed attempts on their lives, they realize their love for each other and decide to fight together to save their marriage. The couple faces off against their employers and an army of assassins, ultimately triumphing and rediscovering their love.
Russian Doll follows Nadia Vulvokov, a software engineer who finds herself reliving her 36th birthday party over and over again, dying at the end of each night and waking up back at the party. As she continues to experience the time loop, Nadia tries to uncover the truth behind her predicament and find a way to break free from the cycle.
Ida, a single mother of two sons, hides her Jewish heritage and fights against poverty and persecution during the end of World War II and post-war Rome.
Unorthodox is a TV mini-series that tells the story of a young woman named Esty, who runs away from her arranged marriage in an ultra-orthodox Jewish community in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. She travels to Berlin, Germany, where she tries to build a new life and pursue her passion for music. As she integrates into the secular world, Esty faces challenges and discovers her own identity.
Stella, grows up in Berlin during the rule of the Nazi regime. She dreams of a career as a jazz singer, despite all the repressive measures she is forced to go into hiding with her parents in 1944, her life turns into a culpable tragedy.
In 'The Prince of Tides,' a man is forced to confront his traumatic childhood and the dysfunction of his family when his twin sister attempts suicide. He turns to a psychiatrist for help and starts to unravel the suppressed memories and emotions that have haunted him for years. Along the way, he discovers love and finds healing in unexpected places.
In Nazi-occupied Netherlands, a British agent is assigned to investigate the exiled German emperor. However, he falls in love with a German woman, leading him to question his loyalty and putting their lives at risk.
Four teenagers obsessed with the band KISS go on a mission to attend a concert, facing various obstacles and misadventures along the way.
In 1940s New York City, a Jewish woman named Linda Voss works as a secretary and translator. When she is given the opportunity to work as a spy behind enemy lines in Nazi Germany, she accepts the dangerous mission. As Linda infiltrates the Third Reich, she must navigate the complexities of being a spy while also dealing with anti-Semitism and the horrors of the Holocaust. Along the way, she becomes involved in a romantic relationship and faces moral dilemmas. Will Linda be able to complete her mission and make it out alive?
The Way We Were tells the story of Katie Morosky and Hubbell Gardiner, two polar opposites who fall in love in college but struggle to maintain their relationship amidst the changing world around them. As the tumultuous events of the 1930s and 1940s unfold, the couple's different beliefs and backgrounds put a strain on their love, leading to heartbreak and reflection.
Girl Play is a romantic comedy based on a true story. It follows the journey of two women who, after meeting in a mountain cabin, start flirting and eventually fall in love. The movie explores the challenges they face in their troubled marriages, their coming out experiences, and their journey towards self-acceptance and happiness. With humorous moments and heartfelt conversations, Girl Play tells the story of a lesbian relationship that transcends societal expectations.
Ridley Road is a drama thriller TV show set in 1960s London, exploring the rise of neo-Nazism and anti-Semitism. Based on a book and inspired by a true story, it follows a Jewish woman who goes undercover to infiltrate a fascist group in order to protect her loved ones and fight against anti-Semitism.
Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story is a biography documentary that tells the incredible story of actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr. From her rise to fame in Hollywood to her secret life as an inventor, the film explores Lamarr's multiple marriages, her struggles with sexism, and her groundbreaking contributions to technology.
A professional boxer in 1940s New York City overcomes various challenges in his personal and professional life. The movie explores themes of father-son relationships, Italian-American identity, and the world of professional boxing.
A struggling writer turns to forging letters by famous writers to make a living, but her scheme begins to unravel when her work attracts the attention of the FBI.
While Hans Jurgen Höss enjoyed a happy childhood in the family villa at Auschwitz, Jewish prisoner Anita Lasker-Wallfisch was trying to survive the notorious concentration camp. At the heart of this film is the historic and inspiring moment – eight decades later – when the two come face-to-face. This is the first time the descendant of a major war criminal meets a survivor in such a private and intimate setting, Anita’s London living room. Together with their children, Kai Höss and Maya Lasker-Wallfisch, the four protagonists explore their very different hereditary burdens.
Margaret tells the story of a young woman in New York City who witnesses a bus accident and becomes involved in a complicated investigation. Along the way, she grapples with various personal issues and confronts truths about herself and her relationships.