Movies and TvShows featuring "petty-crime" theme.

Minder is a British comedy-drama television series about the London criminal underworld. Terry McCann is an ex-convict and Arthur Daley is a small-time crook who runs a car sales business. Their love-hate relationship forms the basis of the show as they get into various exploits and schemes.

Brassic is a dark comedy TV show set in Lancashire, England. It follows a group of working-class friends who are involved in petty crime to make money. The show explores their schemes, friendships, and the challenges they face in their impoverished and unfulfilling lives. With a blend of humor and drama, Brassic offers an entertaining and gritty portrayal of life on the fringes of society.

Trailer Park Boys is a dark comedy mockumentary series that follows the lives of Julian, Ricky, and Bubbles, three petty criminals living in Sunnyvale Trailer Park. They constantly get involved in various illegal activities while dealing with the challenges of their dysfunctional community.

Only Fools and Horses is a beloved comedy TV show that follows the adventures of the Trotter family, a working-class British family involved in various schemes and trading. The show revolves around the lives of Del Boy, the ambitious and street-smart older brother, and Rodney, the naive and well-meaning younger brother. Together with their eccentric grandfather and their loyal friends, they navigate the ups and downs of life in their council estate, constantly striving for success and a better life. With its witty dialogue, memorable catchphrases, and heartwarming family dynamics, Only Fools and Horses has become a cult classic that continues to entertain audiences to this day.

After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter the girl, Osamu's wife agrees to take care of her after learning of the hardships she faces. Although the family is poor, barely making enough money to survive through petty crime, they seem to live happily together until an unforeseen incident reveals hidden secrets and tests the bonds that unite them.

The Young Offenders follows the misadventures of two teenage friends from Cork, Ireland, as they constantly find themselves in absurd and hilarious situations. With a knack for getting into trouble, they navigate the challenges of growing up, dealing with family relationships, and getting involved in petty crime. Their unique bond and comedic escapades make for an entertaining and heartwarming coming-of-age story.

Time of the Gypsies (1988) follows a teenage boy with supernatural powers in Sarajevo and Italy. He becomes involved in petty crime and smuggling, while dealing with poverty, racism, and the exploitation of Romani people. The movie explores themes of fatalism, misery, and self-destructiveness, and includes elements of magical realism.

What Doesn't Kill You tells the story of two childhood friends who turn to a life of crime in South Boston. As they become involved in organized crime and face personal struggles, their loyalty to each other is put to the test. The movie explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions.

The Child follows the story of a young couple living in poverty in Belgium. They get involved in petty crimes, including theft and drug dealing. When the woman becomes pregnant, they decide to turn their lives around and seek redemption.

Incoherence follows the lives of several quirky characters in a small town, as their stories intersect and collide in hilarious and unexpected ways. From a bumbling paperboy to a pompous college professor, the film explores themes of hypocrisy, lust, and the absurdity of everyday life. With multiple storylines and a satirical tone, it offers a unique and entertaining portrayal of human nature.

Under the Roofs of Paris is a comedy-drama musical set in 1930s France. The story follows a love triangle involving street-punk characters who navigate the world of dancing, singing, and petty crime. The protagonist finds himself falsely implicated in a theft and must clear his name while dealing with various challenges and conflicts. Love, friendship, and the struggle for redemption are central themes in this tale set in the working-class tenements of Paris.

Quiet as a Mouse is a dark comedy that follows the story of a man who, after experiencing a series of unfortunate events including unemployment and humiliation, takes matters into his own hands and becomes a vigilante. As he delves deeper into his new role, his actions become more extreme, leading him down a path of madness and chaos. The film explores themes of morality, justice, and the consequences of breaking the law.

El Muertes and El Jato travel to Morocco to get some chocolate but run into trouble when they are assaulted by locals. Magda, El Jato's girlfriend, waits for them in Algeciras where they decide to steal a car to get back.

In this action-packed comedy, a group of police officers from the Brigade Miscellaneous are assigned to solve a series of petty crimes which take them from the mountains to the Black Sea. Along the way, they encounter a con man, a foreign criminal, and even a nun. With car chases, robberies, and prison escapes, this hilarious farce showcases the social misfits and scoundrels of Romanian society in the 1970s.

A romantic story of young love is not what it seems. Rachel meets Matt on his way home from school. Matt falls for her, but Rachel has other ideas. Rachel and her boyfriend Nick use Matt to exact a revenge on his parents. What follows is an escalating story of revenge and payback: amoral teenager versus family.

Three working-class Manila women — Stella, Doray and Choleng — are hired as paid mourners at a traditional Chinese funeral.

Dreams of Hind and Camilia is a drama film that follows the lives of two friends, Hind and Camilia, as they navigate societal pressures, relationships, and their own desires for independence. Set in 1980s Egypt, the film explores themes of feminism, the pressure to marry, and the complexities of love. Hind and Camilia's friendship is tested when they face challenges such as unwed pregnancy, forced marriage, and petty crime. Will they be able to break free from societal expectations and pursue their dreams?

The true story of the boy who became famous when he was cast for the main part on the Brazilian film Pixote: A Lei do Mais Fraco (1981). After the film was over, he tried to work as an actor on other projects, with little success. As time went by, he got involved with crime.

In Riga, a 12-year-old boy named Raimonds deals with the challenges of childhood, his strained relationship with his single mother, and getting involved in petty crimes. His love for playing the saxophone becomes a source of comfort in his turbulent life.

A Cab for Three tells the story of three people living in Santiago de Chile whose lives become intertwined. A taxi driver, a petty criminal, and a family man find themselves connected through a series of events that involve infidelity, heists, and unexpected twists. As their paths cross, they must confront their own demons and make difficult choices that will shape their futures.