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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The film opens as a jury is about to acquit a defendant -- a bar hostess who pushed her ex-husband path of an oncoming truck, supposedly in self-defense. Just as everyone seems to be in agreement over the woman's innocence, one juror voices second thoughts.

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.

A struggling actor finally made it big with a starring role in a hit series. Now he and his non-tourage of best friends Mel, Joel and Johnny get to enjoy the perks of being a TV star.

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.

Nobody's Watching is a drama movie that follows the story of a gay protagonist living in a big city. He explores his relationships, including his ex-lover, and deals with the struggles and challenges of being an immigrant. The movie also explores themes of family, identity, and love.