Movies and TvShows featuring "sudden-wealth" theme.

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.

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.

After inheriting a media conglomerate, a kind-hearted small-town guy turns the company upside down with his unconventional approach to business.

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 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.

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 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.

In 1970s Paris, a futures trader gets caught up in a Ponzi scheme and becomes a media sensation. He navigates through the world of capitalism and greed, ultimately leading to his downfall.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Talihina Sky: The Story of Kings of Leon is a documentary that follows the rise of the rock band Kings of Leon, from their humble beginnings in small-town Oklahoma to their international success. The film explores the band's unique sound, their struggles with fame and family, and the impact of their religious upbringing on their music.

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 pensioner with many phobias realises one day that four million francs have been mistakenly deposited into his account. Instead of notifying the bank, he makes an unexpected decision: he withdraws the money and flees on his moped.

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."

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.