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Men of a Certain Age
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Men of a Certain Age (2011)

8
TV_14

Men of a Certain Age follows the lives of three old friends in their forties, dealing with the problems and dilemmas that come with middle age. Joe is a divorced man raising his kids while trying to restart his career as a professional golfer. Owen is a family man and struggling car salesman in his father's dealership, and Terry is an unemployed actor who faces financial difficulties. Together, they support and navigate each other through the ups and downs of their lives.

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Tootsie
Movie

Tootsie(1982)

7.4
tomato91%
PG
116Minutes

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.

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Jimmy Hollywood
Movie

Jimmy Hollywood(1994)

5.3
tomato28%
R
112Minutes

Jimmy Alto, a struggling actor in Hollywood, decides to take matters into his own hands and becomes a vigilante filmmaker. He starts filming criminal activities and exposing them to the public. However, his actions attract the attention of the police, and he finds himself caught in a dangerous situation.

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Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!
Movie

Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India!(1995)

4
153Minutes

Oh Darling! Yeh Hai India! is a satirical comedy film that tells the story of an unemployed actor in India. The film follows his journey as he gets involved with a megalomaniac crime boss, a love triangle, and a terminal illness. With elements of good-versus-evil, song-and-dance numbers, and satire, the film takes a humorous and entertaining look at the challenges faced by the protagonist.

What's Up, Doc ?
Movie

What's Up, Doc ?(1950)

7.5
7Minutes
Dolap Beygiri
Movie

Dolap Beygiri(1982)

7.2

When an aspiring actor becomes unemployed and bankrupt, he resorts to dirty tricks and bribery to survive. He finds himself entangled in a web of fraud and government officials as he tries to make ends meet.

Bloomers
Tv Show

Bloomers (1979)

6

Bloomers was a short-lived British sitcom starring Richard Beckinsale that was aired in 1979. It was in production in 1979 but only five episodes were made before Beckinsale died suddenly from a heart attack just before a planned rehearsal for the sixth and final episode of the first series. Bloomers was immediately shelved, though the five completed episodes were broadcast later in the same year.

Christmas Overtime
Movie

Christmas Overtime

92Minutes

An unemployed actress is offered a commercial if she can convince a Christmas-obsessed ad agency staff to finish an ad campaign on Christmas Eve.

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Interview with Júlio
Movie

Interview with Júlio(2025)

70Minutes

An excerpt about the troubled, passionate and intriguing relationship of an actor with his own life.

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The Wrong Mr. Fox
Movie

The Wrong Mr. Fox(1917)

5.6
NR
13Minutes
Tomato
Movie

Tomato(2016)

5.2
8Minutes

Unemployed actor Kati gets a job as a tomato on a commercial. Turns out that the gig is not what she expected.

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Discover a curated collection of movies and TV series that delve into the intriguing theme of unemployed actors. Explore the challenges, triumphs, and unexpected twists that unfold as talented performers navigate the unforgiving world of show business. From heartfelt dramas to hilarious comedies, these films and shows offer a captivating glimpse into the captivating but often unpredictable lives of actors between gigs.

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