marriage for money
17 movies and shows
How to Be a Latin Lover
Mon, 06 Mar 2017
An aging Latin lover gets dumped by his sugar mama and must fend for himself in a harsh world.
The Beast
Wed, 20 Aug 1975
The head of a failing French family thinks that fate has smiled down on him when the daughter of a wealthy man agrees to be married to his son. The daughter and her aunt then travel out to the French countryside to meet with the family, unaware that a mysterious 'beast' is stalking the vicinity.
The Peasants
Fri, 13 Oct 2023
Peasant girl Jagna is forced to marry the much older, wealthy farmer Boryna, despite her love for his son Antek. With time, Jagna becomes the object of envy and disdain with the villagers and she must fight to preserve her independence.
National Lampoon's Gold Diggers
Sun, 15 Jun 2003
Calvin and Leonard, two broke losers, are arrested for trying to rob rich old sisters Doris and Betty. The women have a change of heart, drop the charges and invite the the boys over to their mansion. Calvin decides he and Leonard should marry the women, and, when they soon die, live off the inheritance. The ladies, however, have run into their own financial troubles and wed the boys with plans of murdering them for insurance money.
The Inheritance
Sun, 12 Apr 1964
A woman and her husband are faced with a dilemma when her aunt dies. In order to collect her inheritance, she must produce a daughter. The problem is that the woman's husband seems to be sterile. After they try every method to conceive, they resort to help from an outside source.
Pickup
Sat, 21 Jul 1951
Jan Horak is a middle-aged railroad dispatcher stationed at a forsaken spot in the desert, within driving distance of the nearest town. A widower, he has saved his money and goes to town to buy a dog, meets Betty, a flashy blonde who gains his confidence and marries him to acquire his $7,000 "fortune."
Washington Square
Fri, 10 Oct 1997
In 1870s New York, spinster heiress Catherine Sloper is courted by the much younger, penniless Morris Townsend, much to the chagrin of her overprotective father. Catherine must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man interested in her solely for her inheritence.
Victor's Big Score
Wed, 01 Apr 1992
A penniless barber schemes to marry his wealthy landlady for her money, but friends, foes-and the Gods-intervene.
Scoundrel in White
Fri, 29 Sep 1972
Paul, a former womanizer, marries the head of the medical department's "unattractive" daughter Christine because he thinks attractive women can't be trusted and make poor wives. A car accident leaves him bedridden and he begins to miss his playboy days, when Christine's bombshell sister Martine arrives and Paul decides he must have her. He begins drugging Christine at night so he can sneak out to kill of Martine's many suitors one by one.
La Cage aux Folles 3
Wed, 20 Nov 1985
Third and final version of the La Cage aux Folles series has Renato's drag queen lover Albin learning that he can inherit a vast fortune from a distant relative. But the catch is that Albin must marry (a woman) and produce a heir within a year or the whole inheritance will be forfeited.
Period Drama
Sat, 26 Aug 2023
It is 1810 and fifteen year old Jane is about to meet her fiancée and get her period. Both for the first time. And at the same time.
The Big Bluff
Sun, 05 Jun 1955
When a scheming fortune hunter finds his rich wife is not going to die as expected, he and his lover make other plans to get her millions.
A Fool and His Money
Mon, 01 Jan 1912
Sam the white-washer pines for the affluent Lindy, but she has dumped him in favor of another. Sam finds a large sum of money, and goes to New York to enjoy a shopping spree, buying new clothes, jewelry and a car with a driver. Back home, Lindy flips for Sam and his newfound wealth, and dumps the rival. Sam throws an engagement party where he indulges in a friendly game of cards with his former rival and another man, who unbeknownst to Sam, is a card shark.
Blonde Ice
Sat, 24 Jul 1948
A golddigging femme fatale leaves a trail of men behind her, rich and poor, alive and dead.
Wedding for Money
Mon, 09 Oct 2023
Mircea hates weddings. And everyone knows that until he makes a controversial post on Facebook that goes viral. Because he has to return a huge amount of money due to wrong decisions, the only solution for him remains his own wedding.
You're the Only One I Loved
Thu, 04 Jun 1992
Adela is the sheltered daughter of successful Dr. Maximo Sevilla. She has spent her life crocheting alone in the big house, and disappointed her father for failing to qualify for a career in law or medicine, and for lacking the confidence of her departed mother. Adela vainly struggles to cultivate elegance, until she meets and falls for the charms of striking David Javier.