Movies and TvShows featuring "quackery" theme.

The Dr. Oz Show is a talk show hosted by Dr. Mehmet Oz, where he discusses various sensational medical advice and controversies. The show often features topics related to quackery, charlatans, and snake oil remedies. Dr. Oz shares advice and opinions on medicine and health in a non-fiction format.

Pray Away is a powerful documentary that delves into the world of gay conversion therapy, exploring the lives of former leaders and survivors who have renounced the practice. It tackles themes of homophobia, guilt, community, trauma, and the role of religion in shaping beliefs and identities. Through personal stories and interviews, the film sheds light on the harmful effects of conversion therapy and the ongoing struggle for acceptance and equality.

Intern Kildare heals a millionaire's daughter and tricks Dr. Gillespie into taking a vacation.

Under Our Skin is a documentary that investigates the controversial topic of Lyme disease and the medical establishment's response to it. Through interviews with patients, doctors, and researchers, the film explores the experiences and challenges faced by those affected by the disease, as well as the scientific and political controversies surrounding its diagnosis and treatment.

Pussycat, Pussycat, I Love You is a sex comedy farce set in Italy. The film follows a philandering playwright and his encounters with quackery and a gorilla.

Asylum is a British comedy series which was shown on Paramount Comedy Channel in 1996. Set in a mental asylum, it ran for one series of six episodes. Unlike traditional sitcoms or comedy television shows, it was to some extent an opportunity for stand-up routines by various comedians, mixed with an overall story involving much black humour. It is significant for involving a large number of British comedians, many who have gone on to work on some of the most successful comedy programmes of the last decade. It marked the first collaboration of Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg and Jessica Stevenson, who would go on to make cult sitcom Spaced. Many of the characters names were the same as those of the actors who portrayed them. David Devant & His Spirit Wife were the "house band" for the series, performing segments in every episode, from their first album, Work, Lovelife, Miscellaneous. The lead-in track "Ginger" served as the programme's title music. The series has yet to be released on DVD; however, the full episodes are viewable on Norman Lovett's website.

Kumaré is a thought-provoking documentary that follows a man who impersonates a wise Indian guru and builds a following in Arizona. As he gains popularity, he begins to question the consequences of his actions and the nature of his own identity.

In this MGM Crime Does Not Pay series short, doctors scam patients with a fake cure for cancer.

A sheriff and his posse shoot it out with a gang of robbers headed by Bad Jake Kennedy. The surviving robber, Buckshot John, won't tell where the gang's loot is hidden and gets 30 years in prison. Halfway through his sentence he "gets religion" and in order to save his soul, decides to tell where the gang has hidden its stash of gold. However, a phony clairvoyant, The Great Gilmore, finds out about John's intentions and tricks him into revealing where the gold is. When John finds out what happened, he decides to break out of prison and take care of matters himself.

The Enemies of Reason is a documentary that explores the clash between science and superstition, debunking pseudoscience and exposing con artists who prey on people's fears and beliefs.

In the small idyllic town Randrup, lives on nature-loving and friendly thatcher Rasmus Thomsen (Oswald Helmuth). In addition to refurbish people's roofs, he runs a small "geschæft" that "The wise man". Son Ulf (Frits Helmuth), which reads the doctor's home on leave before the final exam in Copenhagen. Rasmus' big dream has always been that Ulf had to be "real doctor" and achieve what he always wanted so dearly. By thrift and income have gained through the many patients who seek Him from far and near, he has been able to afford his son's studies. His reputation as a wise man has knowledge of.

Translator Vilhelm and his young wife have a child, as well as a grumpy housemaid who doesn't hesitate to give her opinion on how they behave as parents. In secret Kristin arranges a scholarship for Vilhelm so he can go back to his medical studies.

Hoxsey: When Healing Becomes a Crime is a documentary that delves into the life and work of Harry Hoxsey, who promoted an alternative cancer treatment. The film explores the controversy surrounding his methods and the legal battles he faced. It sheds light on the medical profession's opposition to non-traditional treatments and the struggle of patients seeking alternative options.

This documentary explores the alternative medicine options and theories that are often rejected by the mainstream medical community. It delves into the fear surrounding cancer, the influence of big pharma, and the pseudoscience of various cancer cures. The film also touches on conspiracy theories and false premises related to cancer treatment, including the use of marijuana and Gerson therapy.

An American version of 'Snow White' where Willa joins a traveling medicine show to escape her evil step-mother.

Laurel portrays a commercial traveller, hawking a patent medicine cried Professor I.O. Dine's Knox-All: that name is the funniest joke in this movie, which ain't sayin' much. I should point out that this movie dates from 1923, the shank of Prohibition. During Prohibition, quite a lot of Americans purchased patent medicine if it had (ahem!) 'medicinal' properties, so -- if Knox-All contains alcohol.