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Shameless
Tv Show

Shameless (2013)

8
TV_MA

Shameless is a dark comedy TV show that follows the lives of the Gallagher family, a dysfunctional group of individuals living on a housing estate in Manchester. The show explores themes of poverty, self-destruction, and family problems, while also incorporating humor and melodrama. It revolves around Frank Gallagher, an alcoholic father, and his six children who often find themselves in various scams and absurd situations. The show provides a raw and raunchy portrayal of working-class life in Northern England.

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Parasite
Movie

Parasite(2019)

8.5
tomato99%
R
133Minutes

Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan. Ki-woo Kim, a young man living in poverty, gets the opportunity to tutor the teenage daughter of a wealthy family. Along with his sister Ki-jung, they infiltrate the lives of the Parks by posing as skilled professionals. However, their schemes take a dark turn when they discover a secret bunker beneath the Park's house occupied by Moon-kwang and her husband Geun-sae. As tensions rise, a shocking series of events occurs leading to tragedy and the fractured unity of the Kim family. Ki-woo wakes up from a coma to learn about the devastating consequences of their actions. With his family torn apart, he resolves to someday reunite them by becoming wealthy enough to buy the former Park house where his father is secretly residing.

Till Death Us Do Part
Tv Show

Till Death Us Do Part (1975)

7.4
TV_PG

Till Death Us Do Part is a British comedy TV show set in the 1960s in London. The story revolves around a grumpy and conservative husband who frequently engages in arguments with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law. The show explores themes of racism, sexism, and the generation gap.

ReLIFE
Tv Show

ReLIFE (2018)

7.8
TV_14

ReLIFE follows the story of Arata Kaizaki, a 27-year-old man who is given the opportunity to relive his high school years through a pill that transforms him back into a 17-year-old. With the help of the ReLIFE Research Institute, Arata goes back to school and starts his life as a high school student once again. As he navigates through the challenges of adolescence, he discovers the value of friendship, love, and self-reflection. This heartwarming anime explores themes of growing up, second chances, and the complexities of teenage life.

Bottom
Tv Show

Bottom (1995)

8.3
TV_MA

Richie Richard (socially awkward, sexually inexperienced) and Eddie Hitler (carefree alcoholic ) are two social outcasts living on the dole. Trapped together in a squalid flat in Hammersmith, London they are perpetually skint, bored and sexually frustrated. They spend their days scheming, bickering, and being nasty and sadistic to each other.

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Love Cells
Tv Show

Love Cells (2014)

5.5
TV_PG

A fantasy, romantic comedy about a ′love cell′ cat that looks like a human, Navi teaching love to Ma Dae Choong, who is determined to revive his dying love cells with an extraordinary romance, particularly with top star, Seo Rin.

Citizen Smith
Tv Show

Citizen Smith (1980)

7

Citizen Smith follows the life of a charismatic unemployed man named Wolfie Smith who aspires to lead a communist revolution in his working-class neighborhood. With his group of like-minded friends, Wolfie navigates through humorous situations and political satire, showcasing the challenges and absurdities of British politics.

Men Behaving Badly
Tv Show

Men Behaving Badly (2014)

7.7
TV_14
Shelley
Tv Show

Shelley (1983)

7.5

Shelley is a British sitcom made by Thames Television and originally broadcast on ITV from 12 July 1979 to 12 January 1984 and from 11 October 1988 to 1 September 1992. Starred Hywel Bennett as James Shelley, originally 28 years old and a sardonic, perpetually unemployed anti-establishment 'freelance layabout' with a doctoral degree. In the original run, Belinda Sinclair played Shelley's girlfriend Fran, and Josephine Tewson appeared regularly as his Landlady, Edna Hawkins. The series was created by Peter Tilbury who also wrote the first three series. The scripts for subsequent episodes were by Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin, Colin Bostock-Smith, David Frith, Bernard McKenna and Barry Pilton. All 71 episodes were produced and directed by Anthony Parker. Series seven was titled on screen The return of Shelley, and was broadcast in 1988. This time round, Shelley is separated from Fran, and lives on his own, doing his best to avoid obtaining gainful employment. The series begins with Shelley returning to the UK from Saudi Arabia, where he had taught English for a few years, only to find that his calls to his old friends are now screened by answer phones and that yuppieness has taken root in his old neighbourhood. The final three series returned to the on-screen title of Shelley.

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Momo Salon
Tv Show

Momo Salon (2014)

6.3

An aspiring hair designer named Hye Ni and an unemployed candidate named Chang Gyoon have a chance meeting at the newly opened "Momo Salon!"

Uncle
Tv Show

Uncle (2021)

Joon Hyeok is an unpopular musician whose life has hit rock bottom. He had already broken off his relationship with his older sister, Joon Hee, when her son appeared before him. His nephew developed Obsessive–compulsive disorder after his mother divorced his stepfather. Joon Hyeok takes his nephew in and looks after him. Joon Hee divorced her physically abusive husband after 12 years of marriage. She moved into an inexpensive apartment and now faces losing custody of her son to her ex-husband and his mother.

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Modern Times
Movie

Modern Times(1936)

8.5
tomato98%
G
87Minutes

In 'Modern Times,' the tramp character navigates the challenges of living in a society driven by machines and progress. He works on a production line, but a series of mishaps lands him in a mental hospital and later in jail. Despite these setbacks, he continues to face various escapades. The film is a satirical commentary on the effects of industrialization and explores themes of poverty and the struggle for survival in the Great Depression era.

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Jang Seon Jae is in despair with reality, although he tries to live a busy life while setting his sight on entering a large corporation (highly competitive and prestigious) and work to beef up his resume.

Explore a collection of movies and TV shows that revolve around the theme of unemployment. Dive into compelling narratives that depict the struggles, triumphs, and humor of individuals facing joblessness. Discover relatable characters and stories that shed light on the societal, economic, and personal impact of being unemployed.

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