Movies and TvShows featuring "laid-off-from-a-job" theme.

Chris is determined to win his neighborhood's Christmas decorating contest. He makes a pact with an elf who casts a spell, bringing the 12 Days of Christmas to life and causing chaos in town. Chris and his family must break the spell, battle magical characters, and save Christmas.

Love the Coopers follows the chaotic Christmas Eve celebration of the Cooper family, where unexpected events and family issues test their relationships and bring them closer together. Through humor and heartwarming moments, the film explores the complexities of family dynamics and the joy of the holiday season.

A father named Bill Baker travels from Oklahoma to Marseille, France to visit his estranged daughter, Allison, who has been imprisoned for a murder she claims she did not commit. Bill must navigate the unfamiliar territory and language barriers of Marseille as he seeks justice for his daughter.

Get a Job is a comedy film about a recent college graduate who struggles to find employment. The movie follows his journey as he navigates through various job interviews and encounters hilarious and awkward situations along the way. With a mix of cringe-worthy and raunchy comedy, Get a Job offers a humorous take on the challenges of post-college life and the pursuit of a career.

Shadows in Paradise follows a salesclerk in Helsinki, Finland who is laid off from his job and later falls in love with a garbage collector. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the struggles of blue-collar workers in the city. As their relationship develops, they navigate through various challenges, including theft and unemployment. This art-house film is the first installment of the Proletariat Trilogy.

An Autumn Romance tells the story of a librarian in Seattle who gets laid off from her job and moves to Montana to help her brother manage a historic hotel. There, she meets a charming software developer who is working on a property development project. As they work together to save the hotel from being turned into a shopping center, they discover a shared ancestral connection and fall in love.

Sisters of the Gion is a pre-war melodrama set in Japan during the Great Depression. The film tells the story of two sisters, one a geisha and the other a sex worker, as they navigate a complex web of poverty, seduction, betrayal, and revenge. As the sisters struggle to survive in a society that subjugates women, they find themselves trapped in a world defined by infidelity, manipulation, and heartbreak.

The Good Boss is a dark comedy that tells the story of a boss who tries to maintain a work-life balance while dealing with a cheating husband and a possessive husband. Along the way, he encounters various challenges including a culture clash, workplace relationships, and professional failures. With its satirical and comedic elements, the movie explores themes of corporate satire and tragicomedy.

When Sarah discovers her old journal, she reminisces about lost love and the magical moments she wishes she could relive. With a touch of magical realism, Sarah embarks on a journey to find closure, mend broken relationships, and rediscover the true meaning of love.

Drifting Clouds follows the story of a couple who face unemployment and economic hardships in Helsinki, Finland. As they try to make ends meet, they encounter various challenges and comedic situations. The film explores themes of hopelessness, pride, and optimism in a society affected by economic downturn. With deadpan humor and a touch of tragedy, Drifting Clouds offers a unique perspective on the struggles of working-class individuals.

Spotswood is a comedy-drama set in 1960s Australia. The film follows the story of an aspiring fashion model who becomes involved in a romantic rivalry and labor unrest at a factory where the owner is planning to downsize. The protagonist, a factory worker, finds himself in a fish-out-of-water situation as he tries to navigate the world of big business. The film explores themes of family relationships, culture clash, and the challenges faced by blue-collar workers in a changing world. Spotswood offers social commentary and satirical parody while providing an entertaining and heartwarming story.

After being fired from her job as a newspaper columnist in New York City, a woman returns home to California for Christmas. She reconnects with her sister and becomes involved in a romance with the owner of a local bakery. As she navigates the challenges of finding a new job and dealing with her ex-fiancé, she realizes the true meaning of Christmas and the importance of family.

Never Weaken is a silent comedy film from 1921 that tells the story of a man who is laid off from his job and tries to impress his girlfriend by performing dangerous stunts on a construction site.

When a Wall Street firm downsizes, a well-to-do trader finds himself living with his parents and driving their ice cream truck.

Tough guy fights gangsters and counterfeiters in pre-Castro Cuba.

When ship's fireman Peter McCabe walks out on his long-suffering wife, he leaves her impoverished, with two young daughters and a boy born soon after his departure. After an absence of fourteen years McCabe returns, sacked and humiliated, trailing trouble in his wake.

A small railroad is being squeezed out of business by the tactics of a trucking company owned by gangsters.

That Special Summer is a coming-of-age drama set in Gothenburg, Sweden during the summer of 1984. The film follows a 12-year-old girl as she experiences a summer full of adventure, self-discovery, and sexual awakening. The story is narrated by the lead character and explores themes of family dynamics, friendship, and first love. The girl's life is changed when her mother is laid off from her job, and they are forced to leave their home and move to Finland. During her summer vacation, she forms a deep connection with a teenage boy and embarks on a journey of growth and maturity.

Ramzi is a principled musician who lives in his inlaws house. He plays the piano in a resort to make a living. When his sister in law, who hates music, kicks him out, he moves back to his mother's department, and meets Amira, a childhood friend

Set in Southern Finland between 1912 and 1936. Due to his father's drunkenness, high school student Jussi Raala has lost his inheritance, the manor house and the sawmill, to the gunman Lumia. Bitter and vengeful, Jussi decides to get the property back.