Movies and TvShows featuring "restaurant-manager" theme.
Gordon Ramsay travels to failing restaurants and helps the owners to turn their businesses around.
Ray Kroc, a struggling salesman, discovers a small walk-up stand called McDonald's. Impressed by their efficient food preparation and successful business model, Ray convinces the owners to franchise their restaurant. He faces challenges with franchising, financial troubles, and conflicts with the McDonald brothers. Through determination, Ray builds a successful empire, but at the cost of betraying his partners and losing his personal relationships.
Mason's life is documented from childhood to college. The film follows his experiences growing up with separated parents, dealing with school, family dynamics, and the challenges of adolescence. It explores themes such as alcoholism, family relationships, coming of age, and the ups and downs of life.
In Significant Mother, Nate unexpectedly finds out that his best friend is dating his recently separated mother. As the unconventional relationship develops, Nate tries to navigate the challenges of love, friendship, and familial bonds. Set in Portland, Oregon, this comedy series explores themes of age difference, male bonding, and complex family relationships.
Empire Falls is a small town in Maine with a blue-collar community. Miles Roby, the manager of the Empire Grill, goes through various challenges as he navigates his personal and professional life. The series explores themes of family, love, and the struggles of working-class individuals.
Boiling Point is a drama-thriller film set in a high-end restaurant kitchen during a busy night. The story revolves around a head chef, his staff, and the challenges they face while trying to deliver perfect meals. As tensions rise and tempers flare, the pressure reaches a boiling point, leading to an emotional meltdown. The film explores themes of addiction, mental health, and the sacrifices required for success in the culinary industry.
The Burning Plain tells the story of several characters whose lives intersect in a tragic and unexpected way. From a waitress caught in an extramarital affair to a single father dealing with abandonment, the film explores themes of forbidden love, unplanned pregnancy, and the consequences of secrets. As the plot unravels, it becomes clear that the choices made by these characters will have lasting impacts on their lives.
After a devastating storm damages her house, a widow named Miranda meets Bray, a stranger who brings hope and positivity into her life. As they grow closer, Miranda learns to let go of her past and embrace new beginnings, while Bray encourages her to pursue her dreams of becoming an inventor. Together, they navigate life's challenges and discover the importance of love, hope, and the power of the mind.
A group of characters find their lives entangled as their paths cross during an eventful evening at a restaurant in Los Angeles.
Italian for Beginners follows a group of individuals in a small Danish town who decide to learn Italian. As they bond through language classes, they also experience personal growth, romance, and unexpected connections. This heartwarming film explores themes of love, friendship, and finding oneself.
When a secret agent and a computer technician win a trip to Hawaii, their vacation takes an unexpected turn when their plane is hijacked. With their family held hostage, they must use their skills to rescue them and navigate inter-Korean relations.
On My Way is a comedy-drama film set in Brittany, France. The story follows a restaurant manager and former beauty queen who embarks on a road trip after being dumped by her married lover. Along the way, she discovers herself and reconnects with her estranged daughter.
The Dinner is a comedic drama that takes place during a single night at an Italian restaurant. It follows the story of a grumpy old man and his wife, who celebrate their forgotten birthday in a grand hotel format. With a 360-degree pan, the plot revolves around the birthday cake, forgotten by the old man. The characters engage in philosophical discussions led by a philosophy professor and aspiring poet. As the night progresses, secrets are revealed, including tax evasion and a long letter that brings humiliation to one of the guests. The movie explores themes of relationships, family dynamics, and the moral aspect of human behavior.
A war vet finds out that a former prostitute had his baby. Doubting it's his, he gives it away, so she reports him. Twenty years later, she still wants to find her son. She meets a young man and falls in love, but the vet's prison term ends.
Sister Swap: Christmas in the City is a heartwarming comedy and romance TV movie set during the festive season. The story follows two sisters who decide to switch places for Christmas in order to experience each other's lives. The movie explores themes of family, love, and the magic of the holiday season.
The Personals is a comedy-drama romance set in Taipei, Taiwan. The story revolves around a female doctor who writes a personal column in a newspaper. She embarks on a series of blind dates with various suitors, including a blind musician, a shoe-fetishist, and a writer. Through these encounters, she explores themes of love, loneliness, and self-discovery.
A student writer struggles to find a happy ending for her romantic story when her own real life romance falls apart.
In 'Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity', a young Chinese girl uses Taoist principles to bring luck and happiness to her single mother, who is searching for love. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and learn valuable lessons about life and relationships. Set in the vibrant Chinatown community, this film explores themes of superstition, spirituality, and the power of positive thinking.
Slutty Summer is a comedy-drama about a group of friends navigating love, relationships, and personal struggles in the bustling city of New York. It follows the lives of various characters, including a struggling writer, a model, and a gay porn star, as they navigate the complexities of modern romance. With themes of love, cynicism, and superficiality, this film explores the highs and lows of summer in the city.