Movies and TvShows featuring "will-reading" theme.
When a wealthy man dies, he leaves his grandson a series of tasks to complete in order to receive his inheritance. Along the way, the young man learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the true meaning of wealth.
When Miss Marple's friend is accused of murdering a wealthy man, she sets out to prove their innocence through her detective skills. As she investigates, she unravels a web of deception, disguises, and unexpected twists.
After the death of her father, a single mother from Georgia struggles with unemployment and raising her children. Unexpectedly, she inherits a house and moves her family to an affluent neighborhood in Atlanta. With the help of her zany friend Madea, she navigates the challenges of love, family, and community.
Bernard and Doris is a biographical comedy-drama film that tells the story of the unconventional friendship between billionaire tobacco heiress Doris Duke and her gay butler Bernard Lafferty. As Bernard struggles with his alcoholism and Doris faces her own personal demons, they form a unique bond that transcends societal norms and expectations. Through laughter, tears, and unexpected twists, Bernard and Doris navigate a complex and often hilarious journey of self-discovery and acceptance.
Aurora Teagarden, a crime buff and librarian, finds herself investigating a murder when she attends a wedding reception. She must use her knowledge and skills to unravel the tangled web of suspects and motives, leading her closer to the truth.
In The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case, Laurel and Hardy are detectives investigating a murder in a creepy mansion during a dark and stormy night. As they gather suspects, they encounter various comedic mishaps and misunderstandings. With a surprise ending, this black and white movie is a classic comedy duo's hilarious take on a whodunit.
After their father's sudden death, three half-sisters who have never met are forced to live together on their family's ranch in Montana. As they navigate their complicated family dynamics, they uncover their father's secrets and learn to work together to save the ranch from sabotage. Along the way, they find love, face danger, and discover the true meaning of family.
Sweet Autumn is a charming romantic comedy that takes place in a small town during the fall season. When Maggie, a successful entrepreneur and investment broker, inherits a log cabin in her hometown, she decides to return and sell the property. However, upon arriving, she meets the charming Travis, a candy store owner and her childhood love interest. As Maggie reconnects with her roots and gets involved in a fall festival contest, she begins to question her plans and discovers the true meaning of love and happiness.
After a whirlwind courtship and marriage, a young woman, Audrey, relocates with her husband, Xander, to his hometown after the death of Xander's father. Immediately, Audrey begins to suspect that there may be more to her father-in-law's death than a simple accident, and Xander's sexy, seductress of a stepmother, Marlena, may hold the key.
When a wealthy man's will is read, a group of people embark on a chaotic scavenger hunt across California to win his fortune.
The son of a '70s rock star has to meet stringent conditions to inherit the family fortune, while his mates and greedy stepmother have other ideas.
The story follows a young girl who discovers that her stepmother is plotting to kill her and take her inheritance. As the tension builds, a series of murders occur, with the young girl and her father at the center of the mystery.
Despite what's printed on the credits, Tex Avery had nothing to do with this cartoon - it's a Cinemascope remake of 'Wags to Riches' (1949), put together by others from his original artwork and production cels. Apart from the new Cinemascope backgrounds, it's identical to the earlier film.
Waylon is a nine year old boy who, after losing their parents, begins to live with her godparents, couples in the past but now separated and with little appetite for adoption. The boy's arrival will be the ultimate test to confirm whether the two are better together or apart.
When the mayor of a small Greek island dies, a police officer must uncover his secrets and navigate the chaos that ensues, including a will reading, an inheritance dispute, and a hidden secret hideout.
Relatives of a recently deceased man meet at his eerie castle for a reading of the will. They encounter a sinister piano player who turns out to be a toy maker, and his toys are imbued with murderous intentions.
Two young people plot to get their hands on grannie's money, but rather than simply pushing her down the stairs they hatch an elaborate plot to convince her that radical youth have taken over England are planning to do away with "oldies" like her.
Failed music hall performer Jack James inherits a brothel when his ancient Aunt dies. He takes over the running of the business and falls in love with its star attraction, beautiful prostitute Virginia.
Country-western favorite Roy Acuff and his Smoky Mountain Boys star in the Columbia musical western Smoky Mountain Melody. Not much happens plotwise: Acuff, playing "himself," is a tenderfoot who somehow manages to come out on top when he heads westward. The villains (who aren't all that villainous) try to promote a phony stock deal, but Roy and his pals foils their plans. The comedy honors go to Guinn "Big Boy" Williams as a blowhard sheriff. Smoky Mountain Melody was scripted by Barry Shipman, the son of pioneering female filmmaker Nell Shipman.
After the death of his father, a former football star reunites with the family that he abandoned years earlier.