Movies and TvShows featuring "show-within-a-show" theme.

Full House follows the story of Danny Tanner, a widowed father who calls upon his best friend and brother-in-law to help him raise his three daughters. Set in San Francisco, the sitcom showcases the challenges and heartwarming moments of a single father navigating parenthood with the support of his family and friends.

Home Improvement is a sitcom that revolves around Tim "The Toolman" Taylor, a handyman and the host of a fictional TV show called "Tool Time." He constantly gets into humorous and often disastrous situations both at home and on the show. The series focuses on Tim's relationships with his wife, sons, and neighbors, and explores themes of family, friendship, and the challenges of balancing work and family life.

Sonny with a Chance is a comedy TV show that follows the story of Sonny Munroe, a talented teenager who moves to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of becoming an actress. She gets the opportunity to star in a popular sketch comedy show called So Random! and navigates the challenges of fame and rivalry with her fellow cast members. Sonny's journey is filled with laughter, romance, and drama as she tries to balance her personal and professional life in the fast-paced world of showbiz.

The Muppet Show is a show-within-a-show that follows the backstage antics of a vaudeville-style puppet theater. With a talented cast of Muppet characters and celebrity guest stars, the show is filled with slapstick comedy, musical numbers, and plenty of laughs.

Kappa Mikey follows the comedic adventures of Mikey Simon, a teenager from Cleveland who becomes a star in Japan's biggest anime show. He and his friends navigate the wild world of anime production, deal with demanding directors and unexpected challenges, all while trying to make it big in the industry.

A newlywed couple struggle to make their vision for eco-living a reality in a small New Mexico town. Whitney and Asher Siegel are determined to bring their eco-conscious housing project to their community. However, their plans become more challenging when an eccentric reality TV producer named Dougie becomes interested in their story. As the series progresses, Whitney and Asher find themselves navigating a complex web of ethical dilemmas and moral gray areas while also trying to maintain their relationship.

The Famous Jett Jackson follows the life of Jett Jackson, a teenage actor who leads a double life as a TV star and a secret agent. Jett must navigate the challenges of fame while balancing his responsibilities as a high school student and a spy.

The trials and tribulations of a group of sixteen young women who follow their dreams of becoming voice actors. But the voice acting world is highly competitive, and no matter how much someone practices, not everyone will make it past the audition process. Despite frustrations and setbacks, the story of a new generation of voice actors is about to begin.

The Comeback follows the story of a washed-up actor who tries to revive his career by starring in a fictional reality TV show. The show documents his struggles and challenges as he navigates the harsh realities of the entertainment industry. With a cringe-comedy style, the series offers an insightful and satirical look at the behind-the-scenes world of Hollywood.

In the TV show Dead Set, a zombie outbreak occurs during the filming of a fictional season of Big Brother. The contestants and the production staff must fight for their survival as they are trapped inside the house with zombies lurking outside. This dark comedy miniseries combines elements of satire, social commentary, and gory zombie horror.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, two actors find themselves unable to stage their play due to the lockdown. They decide to rehearse over video calls, leading to hilarious and heartwarming situations as their bromance develops.

In this comedy TV show, a dysfunctional cast comes together to revive a family sitcom from the early 2000s. As they navigate the challenges of the fast-changing world, they must confront their unresolved issues. Will they be able to find common ground and create a successful reboot? Watch as this hilarious and heartwarming series explores the ups and downs of showbiz, relationships, and the complexities of modern life.

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace follows the story of a television producer named Garth Marenghi who presents himself as a renowned novelist and doctor. The show is set in a hospital in the 1980s and combines horror elements with dark humor. It parodies British TV and cult TV shows, offering a unique and cringe-worthy experience for viewers.

Plug is a "Charger Girl" from a parallel dimension. Her job is to find depressed humans in our dimension and charge them up to revitalize their energy.

Greg the Bunny is a rabbit puppet who becomes a TV personality in a show within a show. He navigates the challenges of the television industry and develops relationships with a vampire puppet, his female boss, and his disappointed father.

A light comic memoir of the four hottest movies stars in the sixties through the nineties. Bosom friends Yuen and Ki try their luck in the show business together. But it turns out that only Yuen is destined to stardom. He is given the chance to often costar with the two hottest actresses, Fong and Chu. When Ki eventually becomes popular, the black and white movie industry starts to find its way downhill. Worse still, Ki is badly defamed when the secret of his father being a murderer is disclosed. He suspects Yuen to be behind this and they become enemies. Thirty years later, Yuen, Ki, Fong and Chu meet again. Will time help unravel their misunderstanding?

In a show within a show, a 17-year-old prodigy and a 27-year-old veteran of a League of Legends team must set aside their egos and collaborate to achieve their shared goal of winning the championship.

When a manhattan socialite is evicted and disinherited, he must come to terms with his new reality of poverty. He finds himself navigating the complexities of life and love while trying to survive and find his place in the world.

Cult is a thrilling TV show that follows investigative journalist Jeff Sefton as he delves into the mysterious disappearance of his brother and uncovers a murderous cult led by an evil cult leader. The show takes a dark turn when Jeff discovers that the fictional TV show he is investigating, also called Cult, has a disturbing influence over its viewers, leading some to commit heinous acts. As Jeff dives deeper into the world of Cult, he becomes entangled in mind control and must unravel the truth behind the show before it consumes him.

Chow Yun Fat leaves his buddies Eric Tsang, Stanley Fung, and Nat Chan Bak Cheung to their own devices, so the first thing the trio do is get taken hostage in a bank robbery! The trio makes it onto TV, which equals instant celebrity, but the big station in town won't give them a job. Enter Andy Lau, who gives the guys their own talk show on a rival station, where they beat up their guests for being annoying. Meanwhile, a trio of comely females (including Elizabeth Lee and Carina Lau) move in next door, and the chase is on!