Movies and TvShows featuring "struggling-actor" theme.

In 1969 Los Angeles, a washed-up television actor and his loyal stunt double navigate the changing landscape of Hollywood as they try to revive their careers and gain recognition. Alongside, actress Sharon Tate moves in next door, setting the stage for unexpected events and encounters that will shape their futures.

Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage is struggling with his career and personal life. After a humiliating event, he decides to retire from acting. However, he accepts an offer to be the guest of honor at a billionaire playboy's birthday in Majorca. Cage forms an unexpected bond with the playboy and gets caught up in a mission involving a kidnapped girl and CIA agents. As he navigates this chaotic adventure, Cage reevaluates his priorities and relationships, ultimately finding redemption and a new lease on life.

Rosemary and Guy Woodhouse move into an eerie apartment building and befriend their neighbors, the Castevets. As Rosemary becomes pregnant, she begins to suspect that the Castevets and their friends are involved in a satanic cult and have sinister plans for her baby.

A pregnant wife becomes concerned about her husband's sleepwalking habits, which escalate to grotesque behavior. They seek help from a sleep clinic and a shaman.

After losing his job, a struggling actor takes on a job as a house sitter and becomes obsessed with spying on his beautiful neighbor. However, he soon finds himself witnessing a murder, leading him down a dangerous path of deception and disguise.

The Four of Us is a movie that explores the complexities of love and relationships through the intertwined lives of four individuals. It delves into themes of infidelity, polyamory, and social experimentations, all set against the backdrop of Hamburg, Germany. With a love quadrangle, partner swapping, and unexpected twists, this film takes a humorous and thought-provoking look at the unconventional choices people make in the pursuit of happiness.

Life's Too Short is a comedic mockumentary TV show that follows the struggles of Warwick Davis, a British actor with dwarfism, as he tries to make it in the entertainment industry. The series delves into the challenges he faces in his career, from money problems to dealing with a sometimes unscrupulous casting agent.

Wish I Was Here is a comedy-drama film about a struggling actor dealing with family and financial issues. He embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns important life lessons along the way. The movie explores themes of family, grief, and growing up.

When a novelist overhears her husband's brutal critique of her latest book, their once-loving marriage is thrown into turmoil.

In America is a heartwarming drama film about a family of Irish immigrants who struggle to make a new life in New York City. They face challenges such as dealing with the death of a child, illegal immigration, and the false promises of the American dream. Through it all, they find hope, love, and a sense of belonging.

After losing her job, an out-of-work actress returns to her small hometown for Christmas. She reconnects with her old flame and finds herself torn between pursuing a new job offer and staying in her hometown with the love of her life. With the help of Santa Claus and a little bit of Christmas magic, she learns the true meaning of love and the importance of following her heart.

Playing Dead is a comedy crime mystery film set in a ski resort in the French Alps. A struggling actor finds himself caught up in a triple murder mystery, with plenty of twists and turns along the way. As he tries to unravel the truth, he discovers a web of deceit and hidden motives involving a greedy land developer, a paraplegic wheelchair user, and an ice-skater. With a unique blend of humor and suspense, Playing Dead keeps audiences guessing until the very end.

Dreamgirls is a comedy film that tells the story of a struggling actor and singer-songwriter who tries to balance his love life while facing the hurdles of his career. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and experiences lovesickness, breakups, and the pursuit of his dream woman.

In his early days as an actor, Marlon Brando (1924-2004) was a shy young man with theatrical ambitions, like many others; but his charisma and superb acting skills made him truly unique, so that the doors to the starry sky of Hollywood opened for him. However, his peculiar manners, political commitment and complicated love life always overshadowed his artistic success.

Hollywood Wives tells the stories of several women in Hollywood, from powerful talent agents and screenwriters to vivacious screen vixens and young, innocent newcomers.

A struggling actor in Manhattan gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when he is offered the lead role in a Christmas play. As he prepares for the opening night, he finds himself caught in a romantic triangle with his co-star and an aspiring actress. The play becomes a turning point in his life as he rediscovers his passion for acting and finds love in the process.

A Castle in Italy follows the story of a wealthy family who goes through various challenges including family crises, financial struggles, and health issues. The movie explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of relationships.

Edwin Boyd, a war veteran struggling as a post-war actor, turns to a life of crime as a bank robber. As his crimes escalate, he becomes a public enemy, evading capture and facing police brutality. Inspired by true events, the film showcases the life of a gentleman thief during a tumultuous time in Toronto's history.

Faraway Eyes is a dark comedy about a struggling actor in New York City who, after being knocked unconscious, wakes up to discover that he has found his soulmate. However, things take a turn for the worse when he realizes that his soulmate is a ghost. As he navigates through the confusion of dating a ghost, he also deals with the challenges of his struggling acting career, the cynicism of the city, and the grieving family of the deceased ghost. With elements of romance, comedy, and fantasy, Faraway Eyes is a unique and intriguing story about love, death, and the period of adjustment that comes with finding true love.

Life After Flash is a documentary that explores the making of the 1980 cult classic movie Flash Gordon and its lasting impact on pop culture. The film delves into the behind-the-scenes stories, interviews with the cast and crew, and the struggles and successes of the people involved. From the inspiration of the original comic book hero to the challenges faced during production, Life After Flash provides a comprehensive look at the creation and legacy of Flash Gordon.