Movies and TvShows featuring "theater-audience" theme.

A struggling actor, known for his role as a superhero, tries to regain relevance by directing and starring in a play. As he deals with demanding actors, personal issues, and mounting pressure, he starts to lose touch with reality. In a desperate attempt to prove himself, he puts on a show that ends with a shocking twist. Will his gamble pay off or push him over the edge?

In 1940s France, a music teacher joins a boys' choir at a boarding school and inspires the students to find hope and redemption through the magic of music. The story revolves around the journey of a troubled 13-year-old boy and the bond he forms with his teacher.

Farewell My Concubine tells the story of two male Peking opera performers who form a complex relationship that spans over 50 years. Their lives are deeply impacted by the political and cultural upheavals of the time, including the Japanese occupation of China, the Chinese Cultural Revolution, and their own personal struggles with gender identity and unrequited love.

Houdini is a biographical drama TV show that tells the story of the legendary magician Harry Houdini. Set in the late 19th and early 20th century, the show explores Houdini's rise to fame, his remarkable escape acts, and his personal struggles. From his early years in Budapest, Hungary to his iconic performances in New York City, Houdini's life is brought to the screen in this captivating docudrama series.

A trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way.

In Valmont (1989), a manipulative woman and her partner engage in a wager to seduce a young virgin, leading to tragic consequences.

High Heels is a dark comedy that revolves around a daughter seeking revenge while hiding her true identity. Set in Madrid, Spain, the story follows the complicated relationship between a mother and daughter and their journey through deceit and murder. With elements of a love triangle and a marriage proposal, the plot takes unexpected twists and turns. Humiliation, jealousy, and betrayal add to the complexity of the story. The movie explores themes of forgiveness and reconciliation as the daughter navigates through her quest for vengeance.

After Life follows a man who dies and enters a way-station where he must choose a single memory to take with him into eternity. Set in Tokyo, Japan, the film explores themes of memory, remembrance, and the importance of human connection. Through the process of selecting their memories, the characters learn to find beauty and meaning in the transient nature of life.

Slings & Arrows is a comedic and dramatic TV show that follows the ups and downs of a Canadian theater group as they navigate the challenges of putting on productions. With elements of magical realism and a play-within-a-film format, the show explores the backstage world of theater in a satirical and entertaining way.

Charles II: The Power and The Passion is a historical drama miniseries that explores the life and reign of King Charles II of England. Set in the 17th century, the show delves into the challenges and intrigues faced by the king, including his exile, restoration to the throne, and his relationships with various women. It also touches on political and religious tensions of the time.

Nowhere Boy is a 2009 biographical drama film about the early life of musician John Lennon, focusing on his teenage years in Liverpool, England. It explores his relationship with his mother, his friendship with Paul McCartney, and his formation of the band The Quarrymen, which would later evolve into The Beatles.

Operation Finale is a gripping movie set in 1960, following a group of Israeli intelligence officers as they track down and capture notorious Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Argentina. The film explores the intense pursuit, the complex political landscape, and the moral dilemmas faced by the Mossad agents in their mission to bring Eichmann to justice.

After her husband unexpectedly disappears, a mother of four daughters finds solace and unexpected companionship with a radio DJ in an unlikely friendship that helps her confront her anger and grief.

Vera Drake is a dedicated wife and mother in 1950s England who secretly performs illegal abortions. When her actions are discovered, she faces a criminal trial that exposes the injustice and double standards of the time.

Set in the 1980s in England, Son of Rambow tells the story of two young boys who bond over their love for movies and create their own action-packed film. As they embark on this adventure, they navigate family relationships, religious upbringings, and the challenges of their friendship.

In a dystopian society, a man is falsely accused of a crime he knows nothing about. He goes through a surreal trial where he encounters bizarre characters and experiences a waking nightmare. As the trial progresses, the man's guilt complex intensifies and he begins to question his own sanity. The trial becomes a reflection of the oppressive power relations and ambiguity of the judicial system.

During World War II, a Welshwoman joins a film crew and becomes involved in a workplace romance while making a propaganda film to boost British morale.

Céline and Julie, two friends, find themselves in a series of bizarre and magical events when they go boating. They enter an alternate reality where they become involved in a theater production, encounters with a magician, and a murder of a child. As they navigate this strange world, they must confront their own desires and fears, all while trying to find a way back to their own reality.

Farinelli is a biographical drama set in 18th-century Italy. It tells the story of the world-renowned opera singer Farinelli and his unique voice, as well as the struggles he faces in his personal life. The movie explores themes such as love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of artistic perfection.

A journalist befriends a homeless musician with schizophrenia, and helps him navigate his life and his love for music in Los Angeles.