Movies and TvShows featuring "tv-ratings" theme.

Paz Roble, a kind, hard-working and honest woman from whom her husband, Fermín, takes her newborn daughter. Fermín has a large debt with some lenders and to pay it he decides to sell his daughter to Mauro Nicoliti. This plagiarism is orchestrated by Geneva, Mauro's adoptive sister. She lost her first-born daughter in childbirth and does everything to replace her dead daughter and keep her husband's fortune. On the other hand, Esteban Villa de Cortés loses his wife and becomes a widower with his three children. Elvira Moncada, Esteban's mother-in-law, holds him responsible for the death of her daughter. After a series of unexpected events, Esteban and Paz meet in the neighborhood where she lives with her family. The chemistry and great understanding that exists between them makes it inevitable that they will fall in love.

A conceited and cynical television executive, Frank Cross, is visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve who teach him the true meaning of Christmas. As he is confronted with his past, present, and future, Frank realizes the error of his ways and seeks redemption. With the help of his ex-girlfriend, Claire, he delivers a heartfelt speech during a live broadcast, embracing the spirit of Christmas and finding love and compassion.

A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control. Howard Beale, the longtime anchor of the Union Broadcasting System's UBS Evening News, learns that he has two weeks left on air due to declining ratings. He announces on live television that he will commit suicide on his next broadcast. UBS tries to fire him, but allows him to have a dignified farewell. During his broadcast, he launches into a rant claiming that life is 'bullshit.' This causes the ratings to spike, and UBS decides to exploit Beale's antics. Diana Christensen, the head of the network's programming department, cuts a deal with a group of radical terrorists for a new docudrama series. Beale's ratings eventually top out, and Christensen offers to help develop the show. She begins an affair with Beale's friend, Max Schumacher, who is also an UBS executive. When Schumacher decides to end Beale's show, Christensen convinces Frank Hackett, another UBS executive, to move the show under the entertainment division. The show becomes the most highly rated program on television, and Beale becomes a celebrity preaching his message of anger. Max and Diana's romance initially suffers, but they eventually reconcile. However, in the flush of high ratings, Max leaves Diana and warns her that she will self-destruct. When Beale discovers that the network will be bought out by a larger conglomerate, he launches an on-screen tirade against the deal. The top brass panic because of the company's debt load, but Beale is taken to meet with the chairman of the conglomerate who persuades him to abandon his populist messages. But Beale's new sermons depress the audiences, and ratings begin to slide. The network executives decide to hire a group of terrorists to assassinate Beale on the air. The assassination succeeds, putting an end to his show and paving the way for a new season of programming.

Ed is an ordinary guy who agrees to have his life filmed and broadcast 24/7 on television. As his life becomes a media sensation, he struggles with invasion of privacy, relationships, and the price of fame.

Morning Glory is a comedy about a young and ambitious TV producer, Becky Fuller, who is given the task of reviving a failing morning show. She faces various challenges and must navigate the egos and conflicts of the show's hosts and staff while trying to boost ratings. With her determination and relentless work ethic, Becky takes on the task of transforming the show into a success.

A talk show host, Katherine Newbury, is on the verge of losing her long-running show. In a desperate attempt to save it, she hires a new writer, Molly Patel, who brings fresh ideas and challenges the status quo. Through their collaboration, they navigate the male-dominated world of late-night TV and discover the importance of authenticity and female empowerment.

Bamboozled is a satirical comedy-drama film directed by Spike Lee. It follows the story of Pierre Delacroix, a successful African-American television writer who becomes frustrated with the lack of opportunities for people of color in the entertainment industry. In a desperate attempt to make a point about racism and stereotypes, Delacroix creates a controversial fictional variety show called Mantan: The New Millennium Minstrel Show, featuring performers in blackface. The show becomes a surprise hit, but Delacroix soon realizes that he has inadvertently perpetuated harmful stereotypes and set off a wave of protests. As the pressure mounts, Delacroix must confront his own self-hatred and the consequences of his actions. Set against the backdrop of the 1960s, Bamboozled explores themes of race, media, and the power of satire.

Holy Man is a comedy film from 1998 that follows the story of a TV shopping network employee who encounters a charismatic and mysterious man with extraordinary powers. As this enigmatic figure becomes a star on the network, he teaches the employees and the audience important life lessons. The film explores themes of media coverage, the price of fame, and the influence of television on society.

Quiz Show is a gripping drama that explores the behind-the-scenes manipulation and scandal in a popular TV quiz show in the 1950s. It follows the story of a young lawyer, Richard Goodwin, who investigates allegations of fraud and deception. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a web of corruption, media manipulation, and political corruption that threatens to bring down the entire quiz show industry.

The Ratings Game is a comedy movie that follows the story of a TV network president named Vic who is determined to boost the ratings of his network. He comes up with various outrageous plans, including creating a fictional TV show, staging a wedding in prison, and even using a wheelchair as a sympathy tactic. Along the way, Vic faces numerous obstacles and challenges, but he never gives up on his quest for success. The movie explores the lengths people will go to in order to achieve fame and fortune in the entertainment industry.

The King is the story of Graham Kennedy, Australia's first and greatest home grown TV superstar. It traces his rise from working class Balaclava kid, through radio, TV, film, and back to TV again. It also tracks Kennedy's personal tragedies - the loneliness, the unrealised ambitions and the terrible pressures of being Australia's first homegrown superstar in the 1950s and 60s.

The Kentucky Fried Movie is a comedy film that takes aim at different elements of media, including journalism, commercialism, and television production. It uses satire and absurd comedy to entertain and make social commentary.

In Boone: The Bounty Hunter, a fame-seeking bounty hunter named Boone takes on the dangerous drug lord Ramiro Mendoza. As Boone's quest for fame intensifies, he finds himself in a high-stakes battle against criminals, risking his own life for the sake of justice.

Live! is a drama-thriller movie released in 2007. The plot revolves around a live television show that involves a dangerous game of Russian roulette.

A famous actor and womanizer signs up for a reality dating show in order to find true love. Along the way, he navigates through various challenges and meets a variety of interesting women. Will he finally find the reality of love?

In a dystopian future, a television presenter's alter ego fights against a totalitarian media landscape dominated by corporate advertising and ratings-driven talk shows. Set in an alternate reality, the story explores themes of artificial intelligence, postmodernism, and the counter-culture movement.

A media mogul pits his two sons against each other in a competition to inherit his empire, leading to a hilarious and chaotic series of events.

Too Funny to Fail is a documentary that explores the story behind The Dana Carvey Show, a sketch comedy program that gained significant acclaim but ultimately faced cancellation due to its controversial and unconventional humor. The film delves into the show's influential impact on the comedy genre and examines the various factors that contributed to its failure.

In 'Kein Pardon', a struggling TV show writer faces numerous challenges as he tries to make his show successful. He deals with satire, the love of his life, and the pressure of TV ratings. Will he be able to keep his show on air?

Life on the V: The Story of V66 (2014) is a documentary film that explores the rise and fall of V66, a groundbreaking music video channel based in Boston, Massachusetts. The film takes viewers on a journey through the channel's short but impactful existence, highlighting its contribution to the music and television industry during the 1980s. Through interviews with former staff members and notable artists, the documentary provides an inside look at the channel's innovative programming, its impact on the Boston community, and its ultimate demise.