Movies and TvShows featuring "recession" theme.

Hung follows the life of Ray Drecker, a high school teacher and basketball coach in Detroit, who becomes a male escort to make ends meet during the recession. He navigates the challenges of his unconventional career while also juggling his relationships with his family, including his twin children.

Grace, a woman fleeing from gangsters, seeks shelter in a small Colorado town. The townspeople agree to protect her, but as time goes on, they demand more and more from her, leading to abuse and exploitation. When Grace's true identity is revealed, she seeks revenge on the town by orchestrating their destruction with the help of the mobsters.

In The Butterfly Effect 3: Revelations, a man named Sam Reide possesses the ability to travel through time by reading the personal belongings of someone who died at a specific moment. When he discovers a diary that details a string of murders, he goes back in time to prevent them. As he delves deeper into the case, he realizes that the killer is always one step ahead of him, leading him to question his own sanity and how he is connected to the murders. With the lives of innocent people at stake, Sam must find a way to save them before it's too late.

In the aftermath of the Great Recession, Fern, a woman in her sixties, loses her job at the US Gypsum plant. She decides to sell her belongings and live in a van, traveling through the American West. Along the way, she takes a seasonal job at an Amazon fulfillment center and attends a desert gathering organized by Bob Wells, where she learns survival skills. Fern also builds friendships with fellow nomads, including a woman named Swankie who is battling cancer. She later works as a camp host, cares for a sick nomad named David, and reunites with her sister. Despite these connections, Fern remains committed to her nomadic lifestyle, always seeking new experiences. At the end, she returns to Empire, the town she once called home, before continuing her journey.

Too Big to Fail is a movie based on true events surrounding the financial crisis of 2008. It portrays the events that led to the collapse of major financial institutions and the efforts made by government officials and financial executives to prevent the collapse of the American economy.

Inside Job is a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which led to the economic downturn and affected millions across the world. The film delves into the root causes of the crisis, including the role of banks, government policies, and unethical practices within the financial industry.

The Kingdom of Dreams and Madness is a documentary that takes a behind-the-scenes look at the legendary animation studio, Studio Ghibli, and its artists. The film follows director Hayao Miyazaki, producer Toshio Suzuki, and other staff members as they go about their daily work, discussing the challenges they face and the creative process behind their films. Through interviews, meetings, and footage of the studio and its surroundings, the documentary offers a glimpse into the world of Studio Ghibli and provides insights into the art of animation filmmaking.

Wrong Is Right is a political satire comedy that follows a journalist who becomes entangled in a larger conspiracy involving the President of the United States. As he investigates further, he discovers a secret location, voices inside his head, and manipulation by the media. The film touches on themes of government corruption, media manipulation, and the power of the mass media.

After losing his wife and struggling financially, a man takes matters into his own hands and goes on a killing spree targeting corrupt bankers and investment brokers.

Collapse is a thought-provoking documentary that delves into the factors and predictions leading to the worldwide economic collapse. It examines the impact of the recession, peak oil, and the failures of capitalism. The film offers insights into the economic crisis and its implications for the future.

Atlas Shrugged: Part I (2011) is a movie based on the novel of the same name. It follows the story of Dagny Taggart, a successful businesswoman who struggles to keep her family's railroad company alive amidst a worsening economic recession. As she fights against government regulations and sanctions while facing growing fears of a collapsing society, Dagny finds herself drawn to the mysterious figure of John Galt, a genius inventor and advocate of individual freedoms. The movie explores themes of capitalism, individualism, and the consequences of government control.

Distant follows a photographer who becomes increasingly detached and isolated as he navigates through unemployment, loneliness, and the guilt of his past. Set in Istanbul, the film explores themes of despair and solitude as the protagonist struggles to find meaning and connection in his life.

Fireworks is a crime drama movie set in Tokyo, Japan. It follows a retired detective who is diagnosed with terminal cancer and sets out to avenge the death of his daughter. The story explores themes of grief, cynicism, and loneliness as the detective gets involved in illegal activities and takes on the yakuza. Along the way, he forms unexpected friendships and confronts his own mortality.

Time of depression in the 1930s. "Poverty and abundant wealth have simultaneously filled the earth's circle. The peasant's cornerstones are moving." Iso Herneinen's mistress is dead and grief lives in Jopi's heart. Jopi's grown-up boys are hardly happy. The eldest boy fell in love with the house maid. The middle one is, according to Jopi, a strange modern product. The youngest does not enjoy working or working at home. The three-part TV series tells about the peasant's collapse in years of depression.

A Flat for Three is a comedy-drama movie that follows the lives of three divorced men who decide to live together in a flat. They face various challenges, including financial crises, dealing with their ex-wives, and preparing for a wedding. With their unique personalities and circumstances, they form an unlikely ensemble and find support and friendship in each other. The movie portrays their journey of self-discovery, overcoming difficulties, and learning to enjoy life after divorce.

Feed Me is a story about a young family in a suburban area in Southern California. The father, Jason (Cameron Graham), is an ambitious executive who keeps getting promoted in a large corporation. The mother, Christy (Mitra Avani), is a step aerobics instructor, who dedicates her life to caring for her 4 years old daughter Alicia (Duna DiVito). However, everything changes when Alicia suddenly starts disappearing every night. Jason contemplates his job security in devoting a great deal of time to this disturbing family issue. Christy believes that she can save her daughter by developing her medium skills. Alicia seems to remember nothing when she reappears, and malevolent forces may be placing her in a state between the unconscious to the subconscious.

When a group of flying monkeys is accidentally unleashed in a small town, chaos ensues as they terrorize the residents. As the town's people fight to survive, they must find a way to stop the flying monkeys before it's too late.

In the midst of the 2008 financial crisis, a mother and her daughter find themselves homeless and desperate. They try to rebuild their lives by working odd jobs and dealing with various challenges, all while trying to maintain their bond as a family.

A deep dive into the operations and impact of the Federal Reserve, from its creation to its influence on economic cycles and crises. The film explores the power, decisions, and consequences of the central bank in shaping the US economy.