Movies and TvShows featuring "movie-within-a-movie" theme.

Dolemite Is My Name is a biographical comedy-drama based on the true story of Rudy Ray Moore, a struggling comedian who becomes a pioneer of blaxploitation films in the 1970s. The movie showcases his journey in the entertainment industry, his lack of money, and his determination to make a name for himself. With the help of a group of friends, he produces his own low-budget film, Dolemite, which becomes a surprise hit. The movie explores themes of filmmaking, the African-American experience in the industry, and the challenges faced by black artists at the time.

During the filming of a movie, actress Sandra Navarro denounces actor Daniel Zavala for sexual abuse on the set during the recording of a scene for the movie. Daniel pleads his innocence and the production tries to prevent the situation from leaking off the set and causing a scandal.

After Randal suffers a heart attack, Dante, Elias, Jay, and Silent Bob are called upon to create a film centered around the iconic convenience store that marked the beginning of their adventures.

When a group of people find themselves aboard a seemingly abandoned ship, they soon discover that the ship is haunted and their lives are in danger.

After 15 years together, Ale and Alex have an idea that might seem absurd: to organize a party to celebrate their breakup. This announcement leaves their loved ones perplexed, but they remain firm in their decision to separate. Or maybe not?

The Big Picture follows the story of an aspiring film director who gets caught up in the glamorous and cutthroat world of Hollywood. After his girlfriend leaves him for his best friend, he sets out to make his own film and ends up experiencing both success and downfall in the process. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles, including a seductive girl, a fictional movie within the movie, and an award ceremony. Despite the challenges, he ultimately finds a happy ending and learns valuable lessons about the film industry.

Popcorn is a dark and twisted horror comedy that takes place in a struggling movie theater. A series of gruesome murders starts to occur, and a group of college students must find the killer before they become the next victims. As the body count rises, the mystery deepens and the horror escalates. With its weird and dark humor, Popcorn is a slasher horror film like no other.

A creepy director uses a movie shoot to torture his favorite actress in her own home.

Night Journey is a captivating drama set in a church, filled with mystery and intrigue. The story revolves around the events that unfold during a night journey, revealing secrets and testing faith.

Sharks attack a fish rodeo on the Mississippi River, and it is up to a group of locals to stop them.

An actress becomes obsessed with internet fame after her manager drops her for not having enough of a social media presence.

The Perils of Pauline follows the story of a young actress who overcomes obstacles and risks her life to become a famous movie star in Hollywood. She navigates through a tough garment industry, works in a sweatshop, and eventually joins an acting troupe. Along the way, she finds herself in perilous situations such as being bound and gagged and tied to railroad tracks. The movie also features a silent film star and includes a movie within a movie. It is a captivating drama filled with romance and comedy.

Something unthinkable is happening among Hollywood's elite power players... and Oliver Wright is in the midst of it all. A struggling actor, Oliver gets the lead in a movie for a well-known producer. But what starts out as the role of a lifetime turns into a role others would "kill" for!

An 11-year old phenom wrestler with an undefeated record, Kace Gabriel gives up the sport to write/direct a movie. He believes that if the film makes his best friend, Charlie, laugh on Christmas Day it will awake the boy from a coma.

When best friends Benji (Peter Carroll) and Ruben (Nick Trivisonno) decide to make a film about the man on the moon, they don’t realize they’re signing up for the end of the world as they know it. But when a love triangle develops on set and the lines between reality and fantasy start to blur, the boys must reckon with their developing feelings for each other or face an uncertain future. Produced by and starring high school students from Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, Michigan, HOW THE MOON FELL FROM THE SKY AND NO ONE EVEN NOTICED is a testament to the power of young artists who work together to achieve what no one thought possible.

A romantic comedy about a woman who turns to her ex for inspiration for a movie she's writing.

Two film enthusiasts who work for a boutique distribution company called Flicker & Fade meet Vince Miller, the elusive writer/director of 1979's The Easter Sunday Massacre, who, along with his film, hasn't been seen in over 40 years.

Sam, a young man in a small town, is accused of being a thief. Unable to prove his innocence--and not knowing that he's being framed by a local villain to keep him away from pretty young Mary, the town beauty whom the villain wants for himself--he leaves town and goes to Hollywood to become an actor. He eventually returns home to town as a star, but once again finds himself the victim of the town villain, who this time abducts sweet young Mary. Sam must use all his acting skills to track down the villain and save Mary.

Brutally abused by his parents, teenage Thomas finds comfort in associating with a film director who is making a documentary about physical child abuse. The two fall in love, and the elder is faced with the decision of either running away with Thomas or focusing on his career and thereby letting the boy possibly be beaten to death.

Hyman Goldberger, the president of film studio Super-Colossal Pictures, is in trouble--his major backer is threatening to stop financing his pictures. He finds a group of six wealthy individuals who may want to become investors in the studio if his disgruntled backer pulls out. Unfortunately, his bumbling runner Albert picks that day to invite six of his street musician friends to be in the film that is currently shooting at the studio, and Hyman mistakes them for the potential investors. Complications ensue.