Movies and TvShows featuring "sudden-wealth" theme.
The Millionaire is an anthology series that explores the lives of multibillionaires who have suddenly acquired enormous wealth. Each episode focuses on a different millionaire and delves into the consequences and challenges that come with their newfound prosperity.
Porkpie was a British sitcom on Channel 4 television starring Ram John Holder as Augustus "Porkpie" Grant. It was a spinoff from Desmond's. Porkpie kept several key characters from Desmond's and in the first episode Grant was seen standing outside the barbershop Desmond used to run, saying: "Desmond, since you died it hasn't stopped raining. I know how much you used to say it can rain in England, and it's true. Must be one of two things: either a thousand angels weeping for you, or you having a good drink up in heaven and you spilling it all over the place."
After inheriting a media conglomerate, a kind-hearted small-town guy turns the company upside down with his unconventional approach to business.
Chances was an Australian evening soap opera, produced from 1991 to 1992. It told the story of the average middle-class Taylor family whose lives are transformed by winning $3 million in the lottery. The series was broadcast by the Nine Network, initially as two one-hour episodes each week. Principal cast members included John Sheerin and Brenda Addie as Dan and Barbara Taylor, Jeremy Sims as their mischievous son Alex, Deborah Kennedy as Dan's sister Connie Reynolds, Tim Robertson as Dan's brother Jack, Anne Grigg as his wife Sarah, and Michael Caton as neighbourhood friend Bill Anderson. Originally, creator Lynn Bayonas pitched the show as a family-oriented drama; however to help ensure the program's success, Channel Nine asked for nude scenes and risqué elements to also be included in the series. Initial publicity for the show focused on the sex angle, and it was for this that Chances was chiefly known.
Windfall follows the lives of a group of neighbors who win a massive lottery jackpot, exploring the ups and downs, secrets and conflicts that arise from their sudden wealth. As they navigate their newfound fortune, they quickly discover that money doesn't solve all their problems, and that their lives will never be the same again.
The Syndicate is a TV show that follows the lives of a group of ordinary people who work at a supermarket in Yorkshire, England. Their lives are changed forever when they win the lottery and suddenly become wealthy. The show explores the impact of sudden wealth on their relationships, as well as the temptation and greed that comes with the money. Along with the financial changes, the characters also face various personal challenges such as a bedridden mother, a drug-addicted brother, and a baby with asthma. The show also delves into the corrupt underbelly of the syndicate and a robbery that threatens their newfound wealth.
Lucky 7 is a TV show about a group of gas station employees from Queens, New York City, who win a lottery jackpot. Overnight, their lives are transformed as sudden wealth brings both joy and challenges. Based on the British TV series, Lucky 7 explores the ups and downs of sudden riches, friendships, and the pursuit of happiness.
The Tuche family, a typical middle-class French family, win the lottery and move to Monaco. They struggle with their newfound wealth and try to fit in with the wealthy elite of the Côte d'Azur.
After winning the lottery, the Habib family move into Sydney's richest suburb to live the Australian dream, but their poshy next door neighbours are not all to happy about it.
Lottery! is an American drama series that premiered on ABC on September 9, 1983. The series aired for one season of 17 episodes and starred Ben Murphy as Patrick Sean Flaherty, and Marshall Colt as Eric Rush. Lottery! centered around ordinary people who have won the lottery--all of a sudden becoming millionaires--and how it changes their lives.
On April 1st, 1986, Jean-Guy Lavigueur, an unemployed blue-collar worker and his family won 7.6 million dollars. At the time, it was the largest amount ever won at Loto-Quebec's 6/49 weekly draws. What should have been the beginning of a fairytale for the family turned rapidly into a nightmare...
The Complexity of Happiness is a 2015 movie that delves into the intricate aspects of finding happiness amidst sudden death, business ethics, sudden wealth, manipulation and the challenges faced in the corporate world.
During World War II, an American newspaper reporter in Tokyo uncovers a plot by the Japanese government to take over the world. He becomes the target of assassination attempts as he tries to expose the truth.
Overnight (2003) is a documentary that depicts the journey of a filmmaker as he experiences the highs and lows in the entertainment industry. It showcases the rise to fame, arrogance, sudden wealth, and eventual downfall of the director. The story also explores themes of ego, paranoia, and the impact of success on relationships.
Toys in the Attic is a 1963 drama film based on a stage play. It explores themes of family, love, and betrayal through the lives of a group of sisters living together. The film delves into their insecurities, past traumas, and the challenges they face when an influential person enters their lives. Secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and the sisters must confront their own demons to find happiness.
A middle-class clan from the Northeast is suddenly thrust into the world of the super rich. Sequestered in a 20,000-square-foot mansion on a 40-acre estate in Palm Beach, they are observed by around-the-clock cameras. They compete in high-society challenges for cruises on luxury yachts, private jets and spectacular prizes and ultimately, for control of the one million-dollar fortune. A full-service professional staff is at their beck and call, including a butler, personal trainer, stylist, kitchen staff, personal secretary, housekeepers, manicurist, tennis pro and countless others -- all used to working with high-end clientele. Unbeknownst to the 10 contestants, the staff picks the winners and losers, and the losers must remain in the house to watch the remaining contestants duke it out.
If I Had a Million is an anthology film that tells the story of multiple people who unexpectedly inherit a large sum of money. The film follows their individual experiences and how the sudden wealth affects their lives. From a curmudgeon who becomes a generous donor to a husband and wife planning their end-of-life, the film explores various scenarios and the different ways people react to sudden wealth. With multiple directors and a diverse cast, If I Had a Million offers a lighthearted and insightful look at the impact of money on people's lives.
A naive young woman named Luisa gets a job as an usherette at a theater. Despite the harsh treatment from her uncle, she is determined to do good deeds and help others. Along the way, she encounters various challenges and discovers the complexities of life and love. Set in Budapest, Hungary, during the 1930s, this black-and-white film is a heartwarming fairy tale adaptation.
Kurt, a doctor turned evil architect, wreaks havoc in a small town with his sudden wealth and dangerous plans. As the city falls into panic, a local policeman tries to stop Kurt's madness before it's too late.