Movies and TvShows featuring "rube-goldberg-machine" theme.

The Four Horsemen resurface, and are forcibly recruited by a tech genius to pull off their most impossible heist yet. One year after outwitting the FBI, the remaining members of the Four Horsemen-J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson) and Jack Wilder (Dave Franco)-are in hiding, awaiting further instructions from The Eye, the secret society of magicians they've been recruited into. Atlas, having grown tired of waiting for a mission, seeks out The Eye himself...

Marty McFly, a 17-year-old high school student, is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his close friend, the maverick scientist Doc Brown. Marty must find a way back to the future while ensuring his own existence by reuniting his future parents.

In the small coastal town of Goon Docks, a group of misfit children known as the Goonies discover an ancient map leading to the lost treasure of pirate One-Eyed Willy. With their homes facing foreclosure, they embark on a thrilling adventure, facing booby traps and the dangerous Fratelli family, in a race against time to find the treasure and save their community.

Wallace and Gromit, inventors and best friends, run a vegetable security and humane pest control business called 'Anti-Pesto'. They are faced with the challenge of protecting the town's vegetables from rabbits until the annual giant vegetable growing contest. However, when a giant werewolf-like rabbit starts wreaking havoc, they must capture the creature and win the heart of Lady Tottington. In a series of chaotic events, they discover that Wallace has become the Were-Rabbit, and with the help of Gromit, they save the day and turn Tottington Hall into a wildlife refuge for rabbits.

Alice is a young woman who finds herself trapped in a totalitarian state called Wonderland. With the help of various characters, she must navigate through this strange and dangerous world in order to find her way back home.

Blown Away is a 1994 action thriller film about a psychopathic IRA terrorist who escapes from a British prison and comes to Boston to seek revenge on the cop who captured him. He starts planting bombs all over the city but is thwarted at every turn by an explosives expert who used to be his colleague. The film follows the intense cat-and-mouse game between the two main characters as they try to outsmart each other and save innocent lives.

In 'The Collection,' a group of people find themselves trapped in an abandoned hotel and forced to play a deadly game orchestrated by a sadistic killer. As they try to escape, they encounter booby traps, graphic violence, and a mysterious villain. Will they be able to survive the collection's twisted game?

In a post-apocalyptic future, humanity lives in an underground city called Ember, where the citizens rely on a generator for survival. When two teenagers discover a secret message, they embark on a journey to find the way out of the darkness and save their city.

When a family of miniature people, known as The Borrowers, find themselves in danger of losing their home to a crooked lawyer, they must use their ingenuity and resourcefulness to outsmart him and rescue their beloved home. Along the way, they face booby traps, tricky situations, and unexpected allies, all while trying to stay hidden from the world above. Will they be able to save their home before it's too late?

After her untimely death, a young woman named George Lass finds herself working as a grim reaper. Alongside other reapers, George helps guide souls to the afterlife while also dealing with her own personal struggles and the challenges of her new job. With a unique blend of dark comedy and drama, Dead Like Me: Life After Death explores themes of life, death, and the complexity of the afterlife.

The Master of Disguise follows the story of a man named Pistachio Disguisey, who comes from a long line of masters of disguise. When his father is kidnapped, Pistachio must step up and use his skills to save him and exact revenge on the people responsible.

When a family goes on vacation, their aggressive dog stays home alone. In the meantime, a group of inventors tries to steal their latest invention. The smart dog must outsmart the thieves and protect his family's home.

The Scarecrow follows the comedic adventures of a scarecrow on a farm. There are weddings, chases, and mistaken identities involving the scarecrow and the farmers' daughter. With slapstick comedy and clever pranks, the scarecrow creates chaos and hilarity on the farm.

Good Neighbor Sam is a comedic film about a graphic artist named Sam Bissell who gets caught up in a series of misunderstandings and mistaken identities when he agrees to pose as the husband of a friend's wife. As Sam becomes more entangled in the situation, he must navigate the challenges of a domineering mother, a suspicious private investigator, and a blackmail scheme, all while trying to save his job and his marriage. Set in San Francisco, this satire-comedy explores themes of infidelity, friendship, and the complexities of modern relationships.

The Kid Brother is a silent comedy film about a young man named Harold Hickory who feels overshadowed by his strong and heroic brothers. When a stolen money plot arrives in town, Harold uses his ingenuity to prove himself and catch the thief. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and falls in love with a local girl. With humor and heartwarming moments, Harold shows that even the underdog can become a hero.

In Three Little Wolves, the Big Bad Wolf disguises himself as Little Bo Peep and tries to capture the Three Little Pigs. The pigs use a Rube Goldberg machine and various traps to outsmart the wolf. The film features comedic moments and slapstick humor.

This movie is a collection of thirty-two short films, each portraying a different aspect of the life and career of Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. The films range from biographical accounts of his childhood and early life in Northern Canada, to explorations of his unique piano technique and interpretations of classical music. The movie also delves into Gould's personal quirks and idiosyncrasies, including his superstitions, fascination with numerology, and his love for the Arctic. Throughout the film, the audience is treated to Gould's extraordinary performances on the Steinway piano, as well as his interactions with radio broadcasters, stock exchange agents, and other artists in the world of classical music.

Two muscle-men come up against a tribe of Amazon women.

Unchained Reaction is a science and engineering reality game show that airs on the Discovery Channel. It is judged and executive-produced by Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, best known for hosting the science entertainment series MythBusters. Premiered on March 18, 2012, the series pits two teams of various backgrounds against each other to build an elaborate chain reaction contraption. Teams are provided with identical sets of tools and materials and are given five days to construct a series of mechanisms based on a pre-determined theme. Midway through each week, the teams are provided with a surprise "missing link" item that they must add to the middle of their machines. The winner is selected by Savage, Hyneman, and a guest judge.

In this animated short film, Jerry the mouse uses his creativity to outsmart Tom the cat. Jerry uses a mousetrap, a hammer, a windshield wiper, and other household objects to foil Tom's attempts. The plot revolves around the clever ways Jerry uses drawings and inventions to escape from Tom's clutches. The film is filled with humor and slapstick comedy.