Movies and TvShows featuring "reading-of-a-will" theme.

When their rich uncle passes, his mansion of intricate puzzles becomes the backdrop for his estranged family's quest to secure a portion of his wealth.

When a wealthy eccentric dies and leaves his inheritance to a distant cousin, a group of relatives gather at his spooky mansion to hear the reading of the will. As the night progresses, they must navigate hidden doors, secret passages, and spooky happenings to uncover the truth and claim their share of the fortune.

After moving to a farm, a pregnant woman and her husband become entangled in a coven of witches and their dark secrets. As they uncover the truth, they must confront betrayal, past lives, and the haunting presence that threatens their lives.

The Cat and the Canary is a spooky, comedy-mystery movie set in a haunted mansion. The story revolves around a group of relatives gathered in a mansion to hear the reading of a will. As strange occurrences begin to happen, they start suspecting that the mansion is haunted. With plenty of comedy, mystery, and suspense, the movie takes the audience on a thrilling journey to uncover the secrets of the mansion.

When a group of people gather in a house for the reading of a will, they find themselves in a comedic and mysterious situation. As the night progresses, a masked killer stalks them, leading to a series of shocking revelations and tense moments. Will they be able to uncover the truth and survive the night?

Short of money the owners of Ballyroden Hall must attempt to run it as a guest house, but not everyone is happy about the plan.

Following the sudden and mysterious death of their father, a brother and sister return home to their sprawling New Orleans estate and encounter their unhinged stepmother, who will stop at nothing to gain control of their inheritance.

When a man is murdered, his family members begin getting killed off one by one as they gather at the family estate for the reading of his will.

Hit and Run is a film noir crime drama from 1957. The movie tells the story of an auto mechanic who is wrongfully accused of a hit-and-run accident that results in a man's death. As he tries to clear his name, he must navigate a web of deception, mistaken identities, and marital infidelity. With suspenseful twists and turns, the movie keeps the audience guessing until the very end.

Rock the Casbah is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of a family reunion in Morocco. The film explores the dynamics between family members, including a husband and wife, their three daughters, and the family housekeeper. The plot revolves around the patriarch's funeral and the unexpected arrival of an actress claiming to be the illegitimate child of the deceased. As the family navigates the challenges of grief, secrets, and relationships, they are forced to confront their past and redefine their future.

Three childhood friends are reunited after twenty years to receive an inheritance.

When the beloved community center faces foreclosure, Father Joseph (Kevin Farley) does what any small-town priest would do—enter his late best friend’s grown sons into a high-stakes pickleball tournament. But Miles, a washed-up tennis pro, and Earl, a distracted gamer, are far from champions. With $100,000 and their father’s legacy on the line, Father Joseph must guide the bickering brothers to grow up, work together, and fight for something bigger than themselves. Throw in a cocky villain, a ghostly sidekick, and a town full of eccentric characters, Pickleball is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt sports comedy where faith, family, and second chances come served... with a side of Shake and Bake.