Movies and TvShows featuring "tv-show-in-film" theme.

Truman Burbank is an insurance salesman leading an idyllic life on Seahaven Island. Little does he know, his entire life is a fabrication for the most popular reality TV show. As Truman starts to question his reality, he sets out on a journey to uncover the truth behind his existence.

Teenager Owen is just trying to make it through life in the suburbs when his classmate Maddy introduces him to a mysterious late-night TV show — a vision of a supernatural world beneath their own. In the pale glow of the television, Owen’s view of reality begins to crack.

Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko meet and fall in love during their summer vacation. When they discover they're now in the same high school, they try to rekindle their romance. Danny tries to protect his cool image, causing Sandy to storm off. With the help of their friends, they eventually reconcile and confess their feelings for each other at the school dance. Despite obstacles and misunderstandings, Danny and Sandy end up together, flying off into the sky in Danny's car.

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.

Ron Burgundy is a famous anchorman in 1970s San Diego. When Veronica Corningstone, a female news reporter, joins his news team, they become fierce rivals both on and off the air. The rivalry escalates, leading to a big fight between news teams. Veronica sabotages Ron by changing the words on his teleprompter, leading to his firing. Three months later, Ron is unemployed and friendless, while Veronica has become famous. However, when Veronica is pushed into a bear enclosure, Ron comes to her rescue and they reconcile. They later become co-anchors for a CNN-esque news show.

A group of expectant parents navigate the challenges of pregnancy, adoption, and childbirth while dealing with their own personal and relationship struggles.

When an affluent couple lose all their money following a series of blunders, they turn to a life of crime to make ends meet. They begin robbing stores and banks, eventually stealing enough money to redeem the loans on their house and car. However, their last heist doesn't go as planned, and they decide to give up their life of crime. But when they learn about a scheme perpetrated by the crooked CEO of their former company, they team up with a former CFO to seek revenge and retrieve the stolen funds.

Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes them and their crew as hostage. Lee Gates is the host of the financial TV discussion show 'Money Monster'. He tells his viewers about the downfall of the corporation Ibis, which has seen its stock plummet and a loss of $800 million in shares, and its CEO Walt Camby is in Geneva, unable to comment on the situation of his company. Before the next show, Lee talks to his studio director Patty Fenn, who is taking a new job across the street. Lee finds out that Camby, who was supposed to be the guest on his show, has cancelled on them, so they are going to interview Ibis's CCO Diane Lester. A few minutes into the show, a supposed deliveryman walks into view and holds them at gunpoint, forcing Lee to put on a bomb vest. The police arrive outside and try to negotiate with the hostage-taker. Meanwhile, Diane investigates what really went wrong with Ibis and discovers that Camby wasn't really in Geneva, but in South Africa. The police bring Kyle's pregnant girlfriend to the studio to contact him, and Kyle starts to rethink his plan. As the police plan to take out the bomb vest receiver, Patty warns Lee, and he grabs Kyle and escapes the studio. Patty heads to the federal hall to catch Camby while the rest of the crew gathers evidence against him. Lee forces Camby to explain what really happened with Ibis's money, and Kyle orders Camby to admit his wrongdoing. In the end, Kyle sacrifices himself, and Lee and Patty recover at the hospital, contemplating their next move.

Playing by Heart follows the lives of several characters in Los Angeles as they navigate through love, relationships, and the complexities of life. The movie touches on themes of romance, drama, and comedy, providing a heartfelt and entertaining story.

Michael Dorsey, an unsuccessful actor, disguises himself as a woman named Dorothy Michaels to land a role on a trashy hospital soap opera. As Dorothy, Michael begins to learn about the challenges women face and becomes a beloved character on the show. Along the way, he navigates complicated relationships with his best friend Jeff, his love interest Julie, and his friend Sandy. Eventually, Michael's deceit is exposed on live television, leading to personal and professional consequences.

Private detective investigates a murder in New York and discovers a shocking secret: conjoined twin sisters with a psychopathic tendency. As the investigation unfolds, the detective's own sanity is questioned and an evil plot is revealed.

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.

Nobody's Fool follows the story of an ex-convict who is released from jail and tries to rebuild her life. She faces various challenges, including relationship problems, sister-sister relationship dynamics, and an internet scam. The movie focuses on themes of redemption, family bonds, and personal growth.

Two 1990s teenage siblings find themselves transported to a 1950s sitcom where their influence begins to profoundly change that colorless, complacent world. David and Jennifer are twins attending the same high school. Jennifer is concerned mainly with her appearance, relationships, and popularity, while David watches a lot of television, has few friends, and is socially awkward. Their mother leaves them alone at home while she goes out of town for a rendezvous with her younger boyfriend. The twins begin to fight over the use of the downstairs TV; Jennifer wants to watch an MTV concert with her date, Mark Davis, while David hopes to watch a marathon of his favorite show, Pleasantville. Through some mechanism of a retro-styled remote control provided by a mysterious TV repairman, they are transported into the black-and-white Pleasantville living room. Jennifer is dismayed but David discovers a sense of belonging he lacked in the real world. They start exposing the town to issues such as sex, personal freedoms, art, and literature. Pleasantville soon begins changing rapidly with objects and people developing vibrant colors. While the town fathers are concerned, the people of Pleasantville revel in their newfound freedoms. Racial segregation, riots, and resistance to the new 'Pleasantville Code of Conduct' occur. Bud, David, and Bill are arrested and tried in court, but ultimately the entire town becomes colored and the people are introduced to the rest of the world. Jennifer chooses to stay behind in a neighboring town, and David returns home using the remote control. In Pleasantville, the citizens and Jennifer enjoy their new freedoms and colors, realizing that they don't know what will happen next.

A female TV producer falls in love with a younger actor while dealing with the challenges of ageism and insecurity. They navigate a complicated relationship amidst the chaos of the television industry.

Crash Pad is a comedy movie about a hopeless romantic named Stensland who falls in love with a married woman. When he discovers that she has been cheating on him with another man, he decides to seek revenge. In his pursuit of revenge, Stensland becomes intertwined with an eccentric couple and finds himself in a series of hilarious and chaotic situations.

Two wealthy sisters, forced to work for a living after their father's untimely death, face numerous challenges as they try to navigate the real world.

Henry, an unsuccessful British writer, discovers that his novel has become a surprise hit in Mexico due to a steamy erotic translation. He is angry at first but decides to take advantage of the success and goes on a book tour with María, the translator. As they spend time together, they develop feelings for each other. When the tour ends, they are faced with a decision that could change their lives.

Let's Make a Deal is a television game show which originated in the United States and has since been produced in many countries throughout the world. The show is based around deals offered to members of the audience by the host. The traders usually have to weigh the possibility of an offer being for a valuable prize, or an undesirable item, referred to as a "Zonk". Let's Make a Deal is also known for the various unusual and crazy costumes worn by audience members, who dressed up that way in order to increase their chances of being selected as a trader. The show was hosted for many years by Monty Hall, who co-created and co-produced the show with Stefan Hatos. The current version is hosted by Wayne Brady, with Jonathan Mangum, Tiffany Coyne, and Cat Gray assisting.

A journalist investigates a serial killer in Ecuador, leading to ethical conflicts and personal consequences.