# Recession-Inspired Entertainment Hollywood's Movies & TV Shows Reflect Today's Hard Times By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-08-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movies-tv-shows-recession References: [edmontonjournal](http://www.edmontonjournal.com/Business/Hollywood%202009%20Movies%20shows%20about%20recession/1714444/story.html) Get ready for an onslaught of “art” reflecting life on the the silver (and [small) screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johnson-johnson). “The Postgrad” is one [upcoming film](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plankton-the-movie) dealing with a recent college grad who can’t find a job. And Amanda Bynes has joined the cast of the [ABC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-for-days) pilot “Canned” which centers around young people who, you guessed it, can’t find jobs. There are even talks being held for a sequel to “Wall Street” starring Shia LaBeouf. So here’s to not only living through an economic crisis, but also paying our hard-earned *dinero* to watch stories about it! By the way, how long is this recess going to last before we are all depressed? Someone please ring the 4th period bell so we can all get back to math class. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Recession-inspired Movies:** Opportunity to create movies and TV shows that reflect the economic struggles and hardships experienced during a recession. - **Unemployment Entertainment:** Development of entertainment content centered around the challenges faced by unemployed individuals, providing a relatable experience for the audience. - **Economic Crisis Sequels:** Exploring the potential for sequels to popular movies that focus on economic crises, offering a fresh perspective on the subject matter. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Film and Television:** The film and television industry can capitalize on the demand for recession-inspired entertainment by creating compelling stories that resonate with audiences. - **Streaming Services:** Streaming platforms have an opportunity to attract viewers by offering a wide range of movies and TV shows that tackle the theme of unemployment and economic struggles. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** The production of merchandise related to recession-inspired movies and TV shows can cater to the interests of fans and generate additional revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Themed Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrounging-cookbook.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Film Chronicle Documentaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moviepass-moviecrash.md) - [Income-Centric Animated Comedies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-basic-guys.md) - [Creative Hollywood-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywoodthemed-games.md) - [Doll-Inspired Movie Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-mattel-movies-new-releases.md) - [Cinematic Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whats-after-the-movie.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a24-movie-chocolate.md) - [Surreal Imaginative Fantastical Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/problemista.md)