THEME EXPLORATION

career comeback

12 films · 2 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice
The Cutting Edge: Fire & Ice
2010 · Stephen Herek
Ave Maria
Ave Maria
1936 · Max Ophuls
The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada
2006 · David Frankel
Time Out of Mind
Time Out of Mind
1947 · Robert Siodmak
New York, New York
New York, New York
1977 · Martin Scorsese
The Incredibles
The Incredibles
2004 · Brad Bird
The Worst Person in the World
The Worst Person in the World
2021 · Joachim Trier
Cars 3
Cars 3
2017 · Brian Fee
Shadow Play
Shadow Play
1997 · Martine Dugowson
That Day, on the Beach
That Day, on the Beach
1983 · Edward Yang
Smart Working
Smart Working
2026 · Svevo Moltrasio
Wild Sing
Wild Sing
2026 · Son Jae-gon
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Frank Capra United States

His films celebrate ordinary people overcoming adversity and reclaiming their lives, exemplified by protagonists who refuse to surrender despite systemic opposition.

 Billy Wilder Austria-United States

His work frequently examines faded careers, washed-up performers, and individuals attempting to resurrect their lives and dignity in a cruel industry.