Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "down-on-her-luck"

1. Cleaning Up (2019)

Not Rated | 60 min | Crime, Drama

Struggling mum Sam discovers access to lucrative stock market information while working as an office cleaner at Canary Wharf.

Stars: Sheridan Smith, Jade Anouka, Anya McKenna-Bruce, Kristy Philipps

Votes: 2,154

2. Waitress (2007)

PG-13 | 108 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Jenna is a pregnant, unhappily married waitress in the deep south. She meets a newcomer to her town and falls into an unlikely relationship as a last attempt at happiness.

Director: Adrienne Shelly | Stars: Keri Russell, Nathan Fillion, Jeremy Sisto, Cheryl Hines

Votes: 48,833 | Gross: $19.07M

3. Last Christmas (2019)

PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Kate is a young woman subscribed to bad decisions. Working as an elf in a year-round Christmas store is not good for the wannabe singer. However, she meets Tom there. Her life takes a new turn--that seems too good to be true.

Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Madison Ingoldsby, Emma Thompson, Boris Isakovic, Lucy Miller

Votes: 90,501 | Gross: $35.15M

4. Chick Fight (2020)

R | 97 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

When Anna Wyncomb is introduced to an underground, all-female fight club in order to turn the mess of her life around, she discovers she is much more personally connected to the history of the club than she could ever imagine.

Director: Paul Leyden | Stars: Malin Akerman, Bella Thorne, Dulcé Sloan, Kevin Connolly

Votes: 4,471

5. Hello I Must Be Going (2012)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Circumstances force a young divorcée to move back in with her parents in suburban Connecticut, where an affair with a younger guy rejuvenates her passion for life

Director: Todd Louiso | Stars: Melanie Lynskey, Christopher Abbott, Blythe Danner, John Rubinstein

Votes: 6,501 | Gross: $0.11M

6. Friends with Money (2006)

R | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

After she quits her lucrative job, Olivia finds herself unsure about her future and her relationships with her successful and wealthy friends.

Director: Nicole Holofcener | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Frances McDormand, Catherine Keener, Joan Cusack

Votes: 32,120 | Gross: $13.37M

7. Summer Stock (1950)

Approved | 108 min | Musical, Romance

A small-town farmer, down on her luck, finds her homestead invaded by a theatrical troupe invited to stay by her ne'er-do-well sister.

Director: Charles Walters | Stars: Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Eddie Bracken, Gloria DeHaven

Votes: 4,809

8. Naughty or Nice (2011 TV Movie)

TV-G | 83 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A down-on-her-luck advertising executive becomes the custodian of Santa's famous 'Naughty or Nice' list.

Director: David Mackay | Stars: Hilarie Burton Morgan, Matt Dallas, Gabriel Tigerman, Meredith Baxter

Votes: 2,976

9. Cherry (I) (2022)

76 min | Comedy, Drama

Cherry has 24 hours to make the most important decision of her life: whether or not to keep an unplanned pregnancy.

Director: Sophie Galibert | Stars: Hannah Alline, Angela Nicholas, Candice Heiden, Crystal Roseborough

Votes: 297

10. Princess Cut 3 (2022)

Romance

A down-on-her-luck waitress witnesses a domestic disturbance and develops an unexpected relationship with the policeman investigating the case.

Director: Sheilah Munger | Stars: Brett Varvel, Ben Davies, Sterling Hurst, Giselle Torres

Votes: 61

11. Half Moon (I) (2010)

Unrated | 95 min | Horror

When down on her luck prostitute Rose goes to a hotel to meet a man who seems like the perfect guy things soon change and she suspects he could be the killer ...or worse a Werewolf.

Director: Jason Toler | Stars: Tori Black, Marek Matousek, Torey D. Sutton, Nicki Hunter

Votes: 369

12. Confession (1937)

Approved | 87 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Aging down on her luck cabaret singer murders a respectable composer. On trial she slowly gives in and explains her crime. They had a complicated history.

Director: Joe May | Stars: Kay Francis, Basil Rathbone, Ian Hunter, Jane Bryan

Votes: 1,325

13. Blondes Have More Guns (1996)

R | 90 min | Comedy, Thriller

A bumbling detective, along with his loyal sidekick and a man in a dog suit, tracks down a sultry chainsaw murderess!

Director: George Merriweather | Stars: Michael McGaharn, Elizabeth Key, Richard Neil, Gloria Lusiak

Votes: 224

14. A Puppy for Christmas (2016 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

After adopting a cute puppy, Noelle's world is turned upside down when her boyfriend breaks up with her. After accepting an invitation to spend the holidays with a co-worker, she is ... See full summary »

Director: Justin G. Dyck | Stars: Cindy Busby, Greyston Holt, Christopher Russell, Allison Price

Votes: 1,181

15. Oh Christmas Tree! (2013 TV Movie)

TV-G | 87 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

After a woman unexpectedly loses her job, she must work at her family's Christmas-tree lot to make ends meet during the holiday season.

Director: Craig Pryce | Stars: Sarah Lancaster, Eric Johnson, Colin Mochrie, Gregory Ambrose Calderone

Votes: 2,521

16. Uvek spremne zene (1987)

106 min | Comedy, Drama

Seven women are sick of working in poor conditions on a farm. They steal a tractor and go to the city.

Director: Branko Baletic | Stars: Mirjana Karanovic, Radmila Zivkovic, Tanja Boskovic, Gordana Gadzic

Votes: 88

17. Ballad of the Nightingale (1999)

Romance

A down-on-her luck prostitute embarks on a wild adventure that puts her in contact with the Mafia.

Director: Guy Greville-Morris | Stars: Virginia Madsen, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Harry Dean Stanton, Seymour Cassel

Votes: 145

18. Blow a Kiss (2017)

94 min | Action, Crime

A woman down on her luck stumbles into a bar run my a local meth dealer and finds herself accepting an offer that will change her life for the worse.

Director: Brett William Mauser | Stars: Dane Berkshire, Cassandra Tutor, Karen Roberge, Aisha Love

Votes: 42

19. Once a Thief (1950)

Approved | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A down-on-her-luck San Francisco woman, turning in desperation to jewel robbery, barely escapes getting nabbed in a heist and moves to Los Angeles where she gets an honest job as a waitress... See full summary »

Director: W. Lee Wilder | Stars: Cesar Romero, June Havoc, Marie McDonald, Lon Chaney Jr.

Votes: 218

20. Wicked City (1998)

105 min | Drama

In this gritty drama, a woman comes to New York City in hopes of making her dreams come true, only to find herself lost, destitute, and forced to fend for herself on the streets among her fellow homeless.

Director: Richie Vetter | Stars: Alethea Allen, Jay Ecker, Doug Gorenstein, Jessejames Locorriere

Votes: 13

21. Wild Honey (2017)

87 min | Comedy

WILD HONEY is an offbeat romantic comedy about a lonely, down-on-her-luck phone sex operator who falls for one of her callers, and flies across the country to find him.

Director: Francis Stokes | Stars: Rusty Schwimmer, Timothy Omundson, Todd Stashwick, Stephnie Weir

Votes: 251

22. The Underdog (1960)

88 min | Romance, Comedy

Blessed, or cursed, with the gift of beauty, an orphaned woman enlists the help of a handsome shipowner to send her off to Australia. Smitten by her, he does everything in his power to be with her; but, will he let her leave Greece?

Director: Dinos Dimopoulos | Stars: Aliki Vougiouklaki, Alekos Alexandrakis, Stefanos Linaios, Marika Krevata

Votes: 410

23. Hug It Out (2017)

25 min | Comedy

Gwen, down on her luck, becomes a reluctant professional snuggler and meets an array of unique clients.

Stars: Kincaid Walker, Brice Beckham, Parvesh Cheena, Blythe Auffarth

Votes: 28

24. Outcast (1922)

70 min

A down-on-her luck streetwalker is ultimately redeemed by the love of a decent man.

Director: Chester Withey | Stars: Elsie Ferguson, David Powell, William David, Mary MacLaren

25. Jinn (2016)

76 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Down on her luck Dora is given a magical genie lamp that grants her a Faustian deal.... but every wish has a price.

Director: Mark Wagner | Stars: Abby Carter, Sarah Rose Carter, Lacey Drumheller, Chelsea Grace Fox

Votes: 12

26. Mirrorless (2021)

8 min | Short, Sci-Fi

A young, down on her luck creative finds a mysterious digital camera with the power to see a few seconds into the future. Will this be a blessing or a curse for her?

Director: Stefano Bolognini | Stars: Martina Maset, Federico Bozzolan, Elisa Fontanella, Piercarlo Spadarotto

27. Rena... na i efkairia (1980)

95 min | Comedy

A poor seamstress hits the jackpot; however, as the lottery ticket vanishes into thin air, an unscrupulous agency milks her story, her abundant talent--and above all--her naivety, for every last drop of profit. Can she claim back her life?

Director: Kostas Karagiannis | Stars: Rena Vlahopoulou, Dimitris Kallivokas, Mary Razi, Lakis Komninos

Votes: 102

28. Not Phillip and I (2016)

12 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Everyone has a way of dealing with grief. As does Sylvia, who has just lost her beloved pet. She is down on her luck, exhausted from failed dreams and a string of broken relationships. She ... See full summary »

Directors: Kristine Kennedy, Stacey Ann Shevlin | Stars: Nalini Sharma, Justin Rose, Falon Joslyn, Diane Bakos

29. The Hitchhiker (1983–1991)
Episode: Remembering Melody (1984)

TV-MA | 29 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

Self-centered yuppie lawyer Ted Miller reunites with Melody, a former flame who clings to her 60's hippie ideals. He lets her stay at his apartment, but she sees that he sold out his youthful beliefs in favor of greed and materialism.

Director: Christopher Leitch | Stars: Page Fletcher, Susan Blakely, David Dukes, Alberta Watson

Votes: 90

30. Tales from the Crypt (1989–1996)
Episode: Beauty Rest (1992)

Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

Lie's not been easy for actress, Helen. She's getting older and her dreams of hitting the big time are disappearing. When she gets a chance to take part in a beauty contest, she's determined to do ANYTHING to win.

Director: Stephen Hopkins | Stars: Mimi Rogers, Jennifer Rubin, Kathy Ireland, Buck Henry

Votes: 847