story within the story
13 movies and shows
The Princess Bride
Fri, 25 Sep 1987
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
Stand by Me
Fri, 08 Aug 1986
After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four Oregon boys decide to go see the body. On the way, Gordie, Vern, Chris and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, as they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys' adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives.
Asteroid City
Thu, 08 Jun 2023
In an American desert town circa 1955, the itinerary of a Junior Stargazer/Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world-changing events.
Nocturnal Animals
Fri, 04 Nov 2016
Susan Morrow receives a book manuscript from her ex-husband – a man she left 20 years earlier – asking for her opinion of his writing. As she reads, she is drawn into the fictional life of Tony Hastings, a mathematics professor whose family vacation turns violent.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Wed, 20 Sep 2023
A rich man learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes. He sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.
The Phantom Carriage
Sat, 01 Jan 1921
An alcoholic, abusive ne'er-do-well is shown the error of his ways through a legend that dooms the last person to die on New Year's Eve before the clock strikes twelve to take the reins of Death's chariot and work tirelessly collecting fresh souls for the next year.
Millennium Actress
Sat, 14 Sep 2002
Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished at the height of her career. When he presents her with a key she had lost and thought was gone forever, the filmmaker could not have imagined that it would not only unlock the long-held secrets of Chiyoko’s life... but also his own.
Hentai ana nozoki: Kusamura wo kage
Fri, 14 Dec 2007
Shadow is a screenwriter who can't sell. Yuri, who was a popular actress, retired after marrying her girlfriend, Kagechu. She lives a poor life, and although her film buddies, director Sumita and actress Mina, are worried about her, she believes that Kagechu will one day write her a screenplay that will wow the world...
Jonah: A VeggieTales Movie
Fri, 04 Oct 2002
Get ready as Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and the rest of the Veggies set sail on a whale of an adventure in Big Idea's first full-length, 3-D animated feature film. This is the story of Jonah and the Whale as you've never seen it before - a story where we learn that one of the best gifts you can give - or get - is a second chance.
Intruder
Wed, 10 Jun 2020
A young filmmaker has a hard time finishing his script. In it tells the story of a toxic couple, their tragic separation, and a bloody hunt about to begin.
Tribe: The Untold Story of the Making of Vice Cops
Thu, 20 Feb 2020
Two brave young men set out to create the greatest film drama of all time. What comes next turns out to be much bigger than they ever expected.
Sem Olhos
Fri, 06 Oct 2023
Judge Eduardo Cruz enjoys the company of some friends and tells an ancient story of Damasceno's passion for Lucinda. The two were in a restaurant when Lucinda's husband, upon returning to the table, caught Damasceno touching his wife's hand. Lucinda was not seen in town after that day.
Only Make Believe
Mon, 12 Feb 1973
Playwright Christopher Hudson finds his medical problem hinders his writing. He employs secretary Sandra George and dictates his new play to her, but tensions soon develop between the two. As Hudson creates, scenes from his play are dramatized and interpolated. The play being created is Dennis Potter's Angels Are So Few, seen with a totally different cast from the 1970 BBC production.