Movies and TvShows featuring "unhappy-marriage" theme.
The Crown is a TV show that chronicles the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, from her early days as a young princess to her present-day rule as the queen of England. It explores her relationships with her family, her struggles with her duties and responsibilities, and the political and social challenges she faces.
Set in 1960s New York City, Mad Men follows the lives of advertising executives on Madison Avenue. The show explores themes of career success, identity, and personal relationships against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society.
Sex/Life is a TV show that follows the story of a married woman who, after becoming a suburban housewife and mother, starts reminiscing about her wild past and questioning her choices. As she navigates the challenges of a boring and sexually frustrated marriage, she rekindles her passionate desires and embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
El juego de las llaves is a TV show that follows a group of friends who decide to explore their sexual desires and push the boundaries of their relationships by participating in a swinger party. As they navigate through jealousy, infidelity, and the complexities of their own desires, they discover new aspects of themselves and their relationships.
Scarface tells the story of Tony Montana, a Cuban refugee who becomes a powerful and ruthless drug lord in Miami during the 1980s. He builds a cocaine empire but eventually succumbs to his own self-destructive behavior and violent lifestyle.
In 1981, in San Francisco, the smart salesman and family man Chris Gardner invests the family savings in Osteo National bone-density scanners, an apparatus twice as expensive as an x-ray machine but with a slightly clearer image. This white elephant financially breaks the family, bringing troubles to his relationship with his wife Linda, who leaves him and moves to New York where she has taken a job in a pizza parlor. Their son Christopher stays with Chris because he and his wife both know that he will be able to take better care of him. Without any money or a wife, but committed to his son, Chris sees a chance to fight for a stockbroker internship position at Dean Witter, offering a more promising career at the end of a six-month unpaid training period. During that period, Chris goes through a lot of hardship personally and professionally. When he thinks he is stable, he finds that he has lost $600 when the government takes the last bit of money in his bank account for taxes. He is rendered homeless because he can't pay his rent. He is forced at one point to stay in a bathroom at a train station, and must scramble from work every day to the Glide Memorial United Methodist Church, which offers shelter to the homeless. He must leave work early every day so that he is there by 5:00 in the evening along with his son so that he may be assured of a place to sleep. He is seen carrying his suitcase to work because he doesn't have a home. At work, there are nineteen other candidates for the one position. One day, he is called into an office and in it were the heads of Dean Witter. Chris thinks that he is about to be told the job will not be his as he says that he wore a shirt and tie for his final day. Then they tell him that he has been an excellent trainee and that tomorrow he will have to wear his shirt and tie again as it will be his first day as a broker. Chris struggles to hold back tears. Outside he begins to cry as the busy people of San Francisco walk past him. He rushes to his son's daycare, hugging him and knowing that after everything him and his son had been through things would be all right. The final scene shows Chris walking with his son down a street. His son is telling him a joke, when a wealthy business man in a suit walks past. Chris looks back as the man continues on. The man in the suit is none other than the real Chris Gardner.
Raquel and Damián are happily married with two children. Destiny leads Damián to meet Carolina and feels an undeniable attraction towards her. Damián did not know that Carolina was already married to Santiago Álvarado, a construction architect with whom she has two children. When Raquel drops off her son Fede at school, she accidentally backs her car to Santiago's truck, and they realize that their sons know each other. Raquel volunteers to pay for the damages but Santiago refuses. Raquel insists and goes to the Álvarado home with Damián. The two couples become great friends. But the desire between Damián and Carolina is stronger than their marriage commitment and both decide to deceive to their spouses. Damián and Carolina have a terrible car accident. Rescuers only find a seriously injured Damián, and Carolina has mysteriously disappeared from the scene. During the investigation by the police, Raquel and Santiago learn that their spouses are lovers.
Eglimata is a Greek comedy TV show that revolves around infidelity, murder plots, and dysfunctional families. It follows the lives of various characters who are entangled in a web of deceit, betrayal, and dark secrets. The show portrays the complexities of relationships and explores themes such as love, hate, and friendship in an amusing and entertaining way.
Former covert operative Bryan Mills goes on the run after being accused of a murder he didn't commit. With his particular set of skills, he must find the true killer and clear his name. Along the way, he uncovers a conspiracy that involves his ex-wife and her troubled marriage. Bryan uses his intelligence and resourcefulness to outsmart his enemies and bring them to justice.
Lester, a 42-year-old father and advertising executive, is unfulfilled in his life. When he becomes infatuated with his daughter's friend, Angela, he goes through a mid-life crisis and makes life-changing choices. Lester's wife has an affair, Lester quits his job, starts working out, and smokes marijuana provided by Angela's friend, Ricky. Jane, Lester's daughter, develops a relationship with Ricky. Col. Fitts, their neighbor, mistakenly believes his son is gay and confronts Lester. The story culminates in tragedy when Lester is shot by an unknown assailant.
Pat Solitano, released from a mental institution, moves back in with his parents to reconcile with his ex-wife. He meets Tiffany, a girl with her own problems, and they form an unlikely friendship. In an attempt to win back his wife, Pat agrees to be Tiffany's partner in a dance competition. Through their rigorous practice, they develop feelings for each other. As they navigate their complicated relationship, they discover love and find redemption.
Frank and April Wheeler are a couple living in 1950s suburban Connecticut. They struggle with the monotony of their lives and their own personal issues while trying to raise their two children. April dreams of moving to Paris to escape their suburban life, but Frank is not supportive. Their relationship becomes strained as they face challenges and make decisions that ultimately lead to a tragic outcome.
A contemporary couple's relationship is shown through flashbacks, depicting their courtship and the eventual end of their marriage. Present-day scenes show the couple's struggles and conflicts, while flashbacks reveal the early stages of their love. The movie explores themes of love, marriage, and the challenges that can arise over time.
A young woman becomes the new wife of an aristocratic widower and must adjust to her role while also dealing with the spectral presence of his first wife. The housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers, is obsessed with the deceased Rebecca and tries to undermine the new Mrs. de Winter. As the new wife discovers the truth about Rebecca's death and her husband's feelings, she realizes the extent of the deception and manipulation surrounding her. In the end, she must confront Mrs. Danvers and overcome the past in order to find happiness.
A Stockholm detective under internal investigation heads to a ski resort to unwind, until a young girl's disappearance compels her back to work.
Passions run deep in a small Texas town, as three ranching dynasties fight for their land, their legacies and the people they love.
Blame It on Rio is a comedy movie set in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plot revolves around the theme of infidelity and follows the story of an older man who gets involved in a sexual relationship with his friend's teenage daughter. The movie explores themes of seduction, sexual awakening, jealousy, and the consequences of an unhappy marriage.
Based on a true story, Escape at Dannemora follows the story of two inmates who escape from a maximum-security prison with the help of a married female employee. The series focuses on the complex relationships and events that lead to the escape, including a love triangle and the challenges of prison life.