Movies and TvShows featuring "making-ends-meet" theme.

Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy, becomes an All-American football player and NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

In the summer of 1957, Enzo Ferrari's auto empire faces bankruptcy. Determined to save his company, he prepares to participate in the Mille Miglia, a dangerous 1,000-mile race in Italy, pushing himself and his drivers to the limit.

Set over one summer, six-year-old Moonee courts mischief with her playmates and bonds with her rebellious mother, all while living in the shadows of Walt Disney World. They navigate poverty, friendship, innocence, and the challenges of being an unfit mother. Along the way, they encounter characters like Bobby, the caring motel manager, and Jancey, Moonee's best friend. Their adventures culminate in a visit to Walt Disney World, where Moonee finds solace in the Magic Kingdom castle. The Florida Project explores the struggles and resilience of a marginalized community.

In Redbelt, a jujitsu instructor finds himself drawn into the world of mixed martial arts fighting, where he must navigate a series of challenges including a set-up, financial difficulty, and a cover-up. As he struggles to maintain his integrity, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of deception and must fight to protect his livelihood and reputation.

Yoshihito, a 23-year-old man who has no job or girlfriend. In order to make ends meet he rents out one of the rooms in his house. While he's showing Lily, his first tenant, around the house, she's suddenly attacked by a vampire named Vivian, and Yoshihito notices that Lily is actually a werewolf. As Yoshihito and Lily start living in the same house, Yoshihito is scouted for an organization that maintains order of the parallel universes, and strange creatures one after another become tenants in his house.

Hoop Dreams is a powerful and moving documentary that follows the lives of two African-American high school students, William Gates and Arthur Agee, as they navigate the challenges of growing up in Chicago's Cabrini-Green housing projects and pursue their dreams of becoming professional basketball players. The film explores themes of race, poverty, and the impact of sports on the lives of young athletes.

Never Goin' Back follows Angela and Jessie, two high school dropouts and best friends, as they navigate a series of misadventures in their small Texas town. Struggling to make ends meet, they work as waitresses and resort to drug dealing to make enough money to take a break and head to the beach. Along the way, they encounter roommate issues, deal with past-due rent, and get caught up in various hilarious and outrageous situations. This comedic drama explores themes of friendship, teenage rebellion, and the pursuit of freedom.

Alys moves from Cardiff to a dingy flat in a small West Wales town along with her 10-year-old son, Daniel, while trying to escape her past.

Two out of work men come up with a money-making promotion to find the most beautiful woman in the world and to set up a raffle where the winner wins a date with her.

An intimate look at life in the ghetto: Johnny Williams is a house painter who moonlights as a poet, struggling to financially and emotionally support his cancer-ridden wife Mattie. But times are tough and the poverty-troubled streets are even tougher, and it takes every ounce of Johnny's love and courage for the couple to make it through their strife, finding redemption in the River Niger.

Grandmother is a drama movie set in Manila, Philippines during the 2000s. The story follows a grandmother who struggles to make ends meet and faces a series of difficult situations including the death of her grandson. She navigates through poverty, a flooded city, loan sharks, and the loss of her remote-control to a stroke. Along the way, she forms relationships with a lawyer, a judge, and a videographer, and tries to contribute to her community through donations and condolences. The film explores themes of family, resilience, and the impact of poverty in a society.

A man becomes desperate to save his terminally ill child and takes a job at a pharmaceutical company. The unethical practices and crooked businessmen drive him insane, leading to a confession of murder. Told in flashback, the story unfolds with elements of crime, drama, and horror, highlighting the dark side of the pharmaceutical industry.

Stardoom is a gripping drama set in 1971 that follows the journey of an aspiring actor as he navigates the ruthless entertainment industry in pursuit of stardom. It explores themes of ambition, sacrifice, and the price of fame. With his mother as his biggest supporter, the protagonist faces numerous challenges and encounters sinister forces that threaten to derail his dreams. From auditions to premieres, from stage mothers to studio executives, Stardoom immerses viewers in a world filled with glamour, love, betrayal, and tragedy.

A magical tree has a 7 dwarves taking care of it. The tree is bearing money and only good people can take it and prove that the tree has money on it.

The King of Arcades is a documentary that tells the story of the rise and fall of the video arcade era in the 1980s. It explores the dreams and challenges of those who operated and frequented arcades, as well as the enduring impact of the video game industry on popular culture.

An unexpected guest shows at the door of an apartment of a working-class family, at first asking just for a glass of water.

Cold War-era cartoon aimed at convincing workers that increased productivity brings about greater purchasing power.

Bring It On Again is a comedy film that follows the story of a group of cheerleaders navigating their way through rivalries and competition in high school. The film explores themes of loyalty, competition, and the challenges faced by teenage girls. With a mix of comedy, drama, and a touch of romance, Bring It On Again is an entertaining movie that showcases the world of cheerleading and the dynamics of high school life.

Andy invests the money his wife gave him to pay the bills into a sure-fire money-making scheme, a girl's softball team made up of out-of-work chorus girls. Mrs. Clyde is, to say the least, not amused.

Ginger is a young woman struggling with debt and a recent breast cancer diagnosis. She takes on a part-time job and discovers her powerful inner strength and endurance.