Movies and TvShows featuring "wry" theme.
The Boondocks follows the lives of a young African-American boy named Huey Freeman and his brother Riley as they navigate life in the predominantly white suburb of Woodcrest. The show explores themes of racial identity, social issues, and pop culture through satire and humor.
Nick Dunne becomes the main suspect in the disappearance of his wife, Amy. As the media focuses on the case, it becomes apparent that Nick may not be innocent. However, the truth is far more twisted and surprising than anyone could have imagined.
In Victorian London, Bella Baxter is resurrected by Dr. Godwin Baxter, who replaced parts of her brain with that of an infant's. As Bella's intelligence grows, she seeks autonomy and runs off with a lawyer. They embark on a journey of hedonism and philosophy but face challenges along the way. Bella eventually reunites with Dr. Godwin and decides to carry on his work, while her former lover meets a bizarre fate.
As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business. The movie follows the journey of Mark as he faces legal battles and navigates the rise of Facebook, ultimately becoming a billionaire.
Louie is a divorced father and struggling stand-up comedian living in New York City. The show explores his daily life, his relationships, and the challenges he faces as he tries to balance his career and being a single parent. With elements of comedy and drama, Louie offers a unique and often surrealistic perspective on the challenges of modern life.
A cooler-than-ever Bruce Wayne must deal with the usual suspects as they plan to rule Gotham City, while discovering that he has accidentally adopted a teenage orphan who wishes to become his sidekick. Over Gotham City airspace, two best friend pilots are transporting an insane amount of explosives. They are hijacked by The Joker and his minions. Across the city, Joker has set loose some of Gotham's most notorious criminals...
Trash is an adventure crime drama movie set in Rio de Janeiro, revolving around three boys who find a wallet in a garbage dump. This discovery leads them to a corruption scandal and a dangerous pursuit for truth and justice.
Five high school students from different social groups report for Saturday detention. As they spend the day together, they open up to each other, revealing their secrets and fears. Despite their differences, they form unexpected friendships and challenge stereotypes. In the end, they write a motivating letter to their disciplinary principal, challenging his preconceived judgments and demonstrating their growth and realization that they are more than the labels society has placed on them.
Black Jesus is a satirical comedy TV show that follows the life of a modern-day Jesus in California. With a touch of irreverence and plenty of wit, Black Jesus delivers a hilarious portrayal of religious themes and social commentary.
Based on the New York Times bestseller, The Power is our world, but for one twist of nature. Suddenly, women develop a mysterious new ability to electrocute at will, leading to an extraordinary global reversal of the power balance.
Noa, frustrated with dating apps, meets Steve at a grocery store and they go on a date. She is smitten and agrees to a romantic weekend, but discovers Steve's unusual appetites.
A frustrated novelist named Monk decides to take a stand against the exploitation of Black entertainment by writing a book under a pen name. The book becomes a sensation and thrusts Monk into the very heart of the hypocrisy and madness he criticizes.
The retelling of France's iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 14 to her reign as queen at 19 and to the end of her reign as queen, and ultimately the fall of Versailles. Based on the award-winning biography Marie Antoinette: The Journey by British author, Lady Antonia Fraser, Marie Antoinette is a sympathetic account of the private life of the last queen of France before the Revolution.
Twenty years after a scandalous romance, a married couple's secrets are at risk of being revealed when an actress comes to their home for research to play their roles in a film.
I'm Not There is a film that tells the story of Bob Dylan through multiple characters, each representing a different phase in his life and career. It explores themes of identity, fame, and artistic expression. The film takes a non-linear and experimental approach to storytelling, capturing the essence of Dylan's enigmatic and ever-evolving persona within 500 characters.
A solitary and cold assassin battles his employers and himself, going on an international manhunt. He insists that it isn't personal but as time passes, he begins to question his sanity. This brutal and stylish noir story explores the life of a professional assassin who is armed to the teeth and slowly losing his mind.
In the near future, a conflict on Earth leads to tensions aboard the International Space Station. U.S. and Russian astronauts are ordered to take control of the station by any means necessary.
Dante Hicks is forced to work at a convenience store on his day off, where he deals with clueless customers, has conversations with his slacker friend Randal, and reconciles with his girlfriend Veronica. Along the way, he learns about his ex-girlfriend's infidelity, attends a disastrous funeral, and faces charges for selling cigarettes to a minor. Through it all, he realizes his love for Veronica and makes changes in his life.
An eccentric Southern professor and his crew of criminals disguise themselves as a musical ensemble to steal from a casino, all while their strict landlady remains oblivious. As they dig a tunnel from her basement to the casino, they play orchestral music to mask the sound. Amid comical mishaps, they manage to break into the vault and steal the loot. However, when their landlady discovers their crime, they are faced with a difficult choice. As tensions rise and members of the group are killed off, their heist takes a darkly humorous turn of events.
Fletch is accused of murder and works to clear his name. At the same time, he embarks on a mission to find his girlfriend's stolen art collection.