Movies and TvShows featuring "job-search" theme.

After becoming the caretaker for a paralyzed man in a small town, a girl forms an unlikely bond with him, discovering love and romance in unexpected circumstances.

In Her Shoes follows the story of two sisters, Maggie and Rose, who have been estranged for years. Maggie is a free spirit and irresponsible, while Rose is a successful lawyer and more conventional. When Maggie sleeps with Rose's boyfriend, it further strains their relationship. However, they start to reconnect when they discover their grandmother, whom they thought was dead, is still alive. As they spend time with their grandmother, the sisters confront their differences and begin to find common ground.

Based on a true story, 'The Client List' follows a woman who turns to prostitution to make ends meet for her poor family. She navigates the challenges and hypocrisies of society while juggling her role as a sex worker and a mother, all while striving to maintain a sense of dignity and provide a better life for her loved ones.

Under the Same Moon (2007) tells the story of a young boy who embarks on a journey from Mexico to the US in search of his mother, who is working there. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and forms unexpected relationships as he navigates the challenging world of illegal immigration.

A mockumentary starring Warwick Davis, the actor who played the Ewok, Wicket W. Warrick in Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and the Ewok spin-off films. Davis and David Tomblin, Return of the Jedi's first assistant director, created it, with Tomblin directing. Lucasfilm planned to use the movie as a promotional film for Return of the Jedi, but post-production on the film was never completed.

In the wake of his father's death, a twenty-something writer sees his dream of moving to Paris put in jeopardy when he's forced to temporarily take in his wildly unpredictable, mentally ill sister.

After the death of her brother, a woman becomes determined to find her missing sister. As she delves into the investigation, she uncovers a web of dark family secrets and must confront dangerous individuals. With her own life on the line, she must race against time to save her sister and bring the truth to light.

Luke, a young man with autism, embarks on a journey to find a job and become more independent. Along the way, he forms relationships with his grandfather, mother, and uncle, and discovers his passion for cooking. With their support, Luke learns to overcome the challenges he faces and finds his place in the world.

Blood and Ties is a gripping drama thriller that follows the story of a daughter who embarks on a journey to uncover the dark secrets of her father's enigmatic past. As she delves deeper into the mysteries, she unravels a web of deceit, betrayal, and shocking revelations. With each twist and turn, the daughter must navigate through a world filled with danger and suspense to uncover the truth that will forever change her life.

Someone (2016) is a movie that follows the life of a job-seeker named John, who is constantly searching for work and struggling to find his place in the world. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and experiences that shape his character and lead him towards a path of self-discovery. Through a series of encounters with different people and situations, John begins to question his own desires and dreams, ultimately realizing that he must follow his true passion in order to find fulfillment and happiness.

To Each His Own is a compelling drama and romance movie that follows the story of a man who goes on a quest to discover love and purpose. Set in a small town, the film takes the audience on a journey of emotions and explores themes of loneliness, marriage, and personal fulfillment. Through a series of flashbacks, the protagonist's life unfolds, revealing his struggles and triumphs in his search for happiness.

Audrey Brodsky is a lovable loser who hates her job. After 11 years, she finally quits the office to pursue her childhood dream of becoming an actress. There's just one problem - she's not very good at it.

50-year-old Jim (Gerald Chew, "Apprentice", Cannes Film Festival 2016 Un Certain Regard) loses his high-flying job in status-conscious Singapore, but his ego and pride compel him to hide this from his wife (Amy J Cheng, "Crazy Rich Asians") and daughter. His only confidante is his best friend (Sivakumar Palakrishnan, "A Yellow Bird", Cannes Film Festival 2016 Critics' Week). Desperately clinging onto the material symbols of his past success, he unlocks a hibernating malevolent force, with sinister roots in long-buried secrets. As his dream life crumbles around him, worlds collide, the lines between then and now become increasingly blurred, and Jim descends into a waking nightmare. REPOSSESSION is a bold, genre-bending film, with an ever-evolving, haunting soundscape from Golden Horse Award-winning composer Teo Wei Yong ("A Land Imagined").

Metastases (2009) is a crime drama film that follows the story of a man struggling with drug addiction, domestic violence, and unemployment. He navigates his way through a world filled with drugs, robbers, junkies, and violence, all while trying to maintain his friendships. Set in an urban setting, the film explores themes of alcoholism, violence, and the consequences of one's actions. With a foot chase, drug dealers, bookmakers, and sports betting, the story takes us through the streets of Bosnia-Herzegovina, Sarajevo, and Croatia, where the protagonist becomes entangled in a dangerous world of drug smuggling and neo-nazism. Amidst all the chaos, he also deals with the neglect of his spouse and tries to find solace in places like a tennis court and a bar.

The Left-Hand Side of the Fridge is a satirical comedy that follows a documentary filmmaker who is unemployed and searching for a job. He navigates the challenges of the unemployment office, explores the absurdities of the job hunt, and forms unexpected friendships along the way. The film provides a humorous and thought-provoking commentary on work ethic and the modern employment system.

Hans, living in Vienna during the Great Depression, intends to drown himself in the river after losing his livelihood. While there he meets a girl named Anna after pulling her from the river.

Justina urges Pete and Runt to get a job. As a result they meet an orphan boy named Otto while working as a park nannies. They offer to shelter the boy, but at the same time the father Antti, who has returned from the sea, is looking for his son together with Miss Raikas.

Much to his surprise and not a moment too soon, the young long-term unemployed, Achilleas Taleporos, realises that his striking resemblance to his twin sister and traffic officer, Varvara, will finally land him a steady job, provided that he went the extra mile to succeed. Suddenly, his sister's uniform, a pair of black almond-toe pumps, a flaxen wig and a little bit of make-up will open the doors to the Police Academy, where "Varvara", amidst an all-female class, gets a rigorous training. But, now that the new recruit in disguise is finally accepted, what are the chances of finding true love in the most unusual of places?

Nueba Yol is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of Balbuena, a man who emigrates from the Dominican Republic to New York City in pursuit of the American dream. He faces various challenges and experiences as he navigates the city and its culture. Along the way, Balbuena encounters a mix of comedy, romance, and drama, including fake passports, drug trafficking, and a farewell party. With an intentionally misspelled title, the film showcases the struggles and triumphs of an immigrant's life.

After losing his restaurant, chef CLAY MAGUIRE must start his career all over--at the bottom. Pushing forty with no "corporate skill-set", Clay enters the strange world of the Unemployable Interviewees of America. Clay and his fellow job-seekers strive for dignity, success, or at least a job taking customer service calls from prison inmates for minimum wage. A hilarious, insightful look at job interviews, finding the courage to start all over, and life at the ENTRY LEVEL.