Movies and TvShows featuring "small-business-owner" theme.

Smiling Friends follows the misadventures of two friends as they attempt to complete various absurd missions in a comedic and mature animated style.

Bookstore owner Kathleen Kelly and business magnate Joe Fox fall in love through online interactions without realizing that they are business rivals in real life. As the two of them bond and grow closer, they must navigate their love while dealing with the consequences of their professional rivalry.

Jeremiah O'Keefe, a funeral home owner, enlists the help of attorney Willie E. Gary to save his family business from a corporate behemoth. Together, they expose corporate corruption and racial injustice, forming an unlikely bond.

Superior Donuts follows the story of a doughnut shop owner and his interactions with the diverse community that frequents his shop. The show touches upon various social issues and explores the generation gap and prejudice. It features a female beat cop as a regular customer and her male-female police partnership with an African-American police officer. The sitcom highlights the culture clash between the Iranian-American doughnut shop owner and the multi-ethnic neighborhood. Additionally, it showcases the friendship and camaraderie between the shop owner and a young artist. Set in Chicago, the show provides social commentary and addresses street crime in an inner-city neighborhood.

Kamikaze Girls is a comedic movie about the unlikely friendship between Momoko, a fashion-obsessed high school girl, and Ichigo, a tough motorbike-riding member of a female motorcycle gang.

Beauty Shop follows the life of a hairdresser named Gina, who opens up her own beauty salon in Atlanta with her supportive friends and coworkers. Along the way, she navigates through the challenges of owning a small business, dealing with diverse clients, and confronting issues of racism and discrimination. Through humor and heartwarming moments, Gina proves that with determination and a strong support system, anything is possible.

Gordon Ramsay gets down to business with a select group of food and drink industry professionals, as he searches for the next greatest culinary entrepreneur; Ramsay presents the winner with his personal investment of $250,000.

Ace of Cakes follows the daily operations of Charm City Cakes, a custom cake shop in Baltimore, Maryland. The show highlights the creativity and teamwork involved in designing and constructing intricate and often unconventional cakes for various occasions. Through the trials and triumphs of the team, viewers get a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of running a small business and the artistry of cake decoration.

In a crime-infested suburb of Rome, a gentle dog groomer finds himself forced to do violent acts when his life is threatened by a former violent boxer who terrorizes the entire neighborhood.

Maggie's Plan is a comedy-drama film that follows the story of Maggie, a smart and independent woman who decides to have a child on her own. However, her plan gets complicated when she falls in love with a married man and his unhappily married wife. With the help of her quirky friends, Maggie navigates the challenges of love, family, and the unexpected twists of life.

Wait Till Your Father Gets Home is an animated TV show from the 1970s that revolves around the Baxter family as they navigate various challenges caused by the generation gap. Harry Baxter, the father, owns a small business and often clashes with his progressive children. The show explores themes of family relationships, cultural shifts, and societal norms.

Vincent, Francois, Paul and the Others follows a group of friends as they deal with issues such as failed businesses, marital problems, and financial troubles. The film explores the complexities of relationships and the challenges of middle age.

A Bit of a Do is a British comedy drama series based on the books by David Nobbs. The show starred David Jason and was aired on ITV in 1989. It was made for the ITV network by Yorkshire Television. The show was set in a fictional Yorkshire town. Each episode took place at a different social function and followed the changing lives of two families, the working-class Simcocks and the middle-class Rodenhursts, together with their respective friends, Rodney and Betty Sillitoe, and Neville Badger. The series begins with the wedding of Ted and Rita Simcock's son Paul to Laurence and Liz Rodenhurst's daughter Jenny; an event at which Ted and Liz begin an affair. The subsequent fallout from this affair forms the basis for most of the first series.

Mountains May Depart follows the lives of three individuals in China, exploring their relationships, desires, and the impact of time on their lives. The movie starts in 1999 and spans 25 years. It delves into themes like love, materialism, and cultural change.

The Makioka Sisters follows four sisters, Tsuruko, Sachiko, Yukiko, and Taeko, as they navigate the intricacies of love and marriage in pre-war Japan. Tsuruko is the traditional and rigid oldest sister, Sachiko is the practical and modern second sister, Yukiko is the beautiful yet shy third sister, and Taeko is the independent and spirited youngest sister. The film explores their individual struggles and the impact of societal expectations on their lives.

In Adrift in Tokyo, a young man named Fumiya Tadayasu is enlisted by the middle-aged man, Fukuhara, to accompany him on a walking tour of Tokyo. As they stroll through the city, they encounter various eccentric characters and experience unexpected adventures. The film explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the complexities of urban life.

Follow That Dream is a comedy-drama film set in Florida, where a family tries to make a living by claiming a piece of land. They face various challenges, including harassment, poverty, and abuse of power. Despite the hardships, they find strength in their family bonds and navigate through the obstacles. The film touches on themes of survival, coming of age, and the pursuit of the American Dream.

Explores the racial wealth gap in America through the story of People Trust, a homegrown community bank in Little Rock, Arkansas, working to uplift a community that has been largely excluded from the financial engines that create wealth.

Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story is a gripping drama based on the true story of Mary Stauffer, a high school teacher and her daughter who were kidnapped and held captive for 53 days by a former student. The movie explores the horrific ordeal they faced, their struggle for survival, and the long-lasting impact it had on their lives.

A good ol' boy (McKinnon) gets into trouble with some mobsters, and then must seek assistance from his estranged, identical twin gay brother.