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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An exploration of the societal consequences when a nation's financial, technological, political, and environmental systems collapse. Told in eight stand-alone episodes filmed in one continuous shot.

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.

Set in Singapore during the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the film follows the relationship between a Singaporean family and their maid, Teresa. The story explores themes of friendship, hardship, and intergenerational connections.

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.

Arabian Nights: Volume 1, The Restless One is a drama film that takes place in Portugal during the economic crisis. It is inspired by the story of Scheherazade from One Thousand and One Nights. The film explores various themes such as unemployment, poverty, and the impact of the recession on the working class.

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.

Meantime follows the lives of an East End family struggling with unemployment, relationships, and mental health issues. With a mix of comedy and drama, the film explores the challenges faced by working-class individuals in 1980s London.

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.

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.

The recession of the 1980s split the country into the haves and have-nots, from family farmers to factory workers and homeless people forced to live in decrepit welfare hotels. On the verge of losing everything, courageous Americans discover the power of community organizing to fight injustice.

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.