Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "self-help-guru"

1. Donnie Darko (2001)

R | 113 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a man in a large rabbit suit who manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

Director: Richard Kelly | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne

Votes: 850,916 | Gross: $1.48M

2. Shallow Hal (2001)

PG-13 | 114 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A shallow man falls in love with a 300-pound woman because of her inner beauty.

Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly | Stars: Jack Black, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jason Alexander, Joe Viterelli

Votes: 144,909 | Gross: $70.84M

3. Saw 3D (2010)

R | 90 min | Horror, Mystery

As a deadly battle rages over Jigsaw's brutal legacy, a group of Jigsaw survivors gathers to seek the support of self-help guru and fellow survivor Bobby Dagen, a man whose own dark secrets unleash a new wave of terror.

Director: Kevin Greutert | Stars: Tobin Bell, Costas Mandylor, Betsy Russell, Cary Elwes

Votes: 109,823 | Gross: $45.71M

4. The Lords of Salem (2012)

R | 101 min | Horror, Thriller

Radio DJ Heidi is sent a box containing a record--a "gift from the Lords". The sounds within the grooves trigger flashbacks of her town's violent past. Is Heidi going mad, or are the Lords back to take revenge on Salem, Massachusetts?

Director: Rob Zombie | Stars: Sheri Moon Zombie, Meg Foster, Bruce Davison, Jeff Daniel Phillips

Votes: 32,342 | Gross: $1.16M

5. Happy Hour (2015)

Not Rated | 317 min | Drama

A slow-burning epic chronicling the emotional journey of four thirty something women in the misty seaside city of Kobe.

Director: Ryûsuke Hamaguchi | Stars: Sachie Tanaka, Hazuki Kikuchi, Maiko Mihara, Rira Kawamura

Votes: 2,959

6. Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie (2016 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 50 min | Comedy

Funny or Die presents a satirical rendition of Donald Trump's 1987 best selling business book, The Art of the Deal.

Director: Jeremy Konner | Stars: Johnny Depp, Ron Howard, Alfred Molina, Robert Morse

Votes: 4,980

7. The 27-Hour Day (2021 TV Movie)

TV-G | 85 min | Comedy, Romance

An entrepreneur takes a break from her wellness empire for some much-needed work/life balance but realizes it won't be easy. Will a relaxing retreat and new romance change her life forever?

Director: David Winning | Stars: Autumn Reeser, Andrew W. Walker, Rhiannon Fish, Colleen Wheeler

Votes: 1,462

8. Love Happens (2009)

PG-13 | 109 min | Drama, Romance

A widower whose book about coping with loss turns him into a best-selling self-help guru, falls for the hotel florist where his seminar is given, only to learn that he hasn't yet truly confronted his wife's passing.

Director: Brandon Camp | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Aaron Eckhart, Dan Fogler, John Carroll Lynch

Votes: 34,019 | Gross: $22.93M

9. Reach Me (2014)

PG-13 | 95 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A self-help book changes the lives of different people in the LA area. Who is the reclusive writer?

Director: John Herzfeld | Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Kyra Sedgwick, Thomas Jane, Kelsey Grammer

Votes: 3,266

10. Mr. Woodcock (2007)

PG-13 | 87 min | Comedy, Romance, Sport

Taken aback by his mother's wedding announcement, a young man returns home in an effort to stop her from marrying his old high school gym teacher, a man who made middle school hell for generations of students.

Director: Craig Gillespie | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton, Seann William Scott, Susan Sarandon, Amy Poehler

Votes: 37,051 | Gross: $25.63M

11. Orgies and the Meaning of Life (2008)

Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

ORGIES AND THE MEANING OF LIFE is an eccentric and exciting film illuminating the inner and outer life of Baxter Goode, a man trying to find an ending to his book (about a sex obsessed ... See full summary »

Director: Brad T. Gottfred | Stars: Brad T. Gottfred, Lindsay Wray, Katherine Carlson, Jackie Mah

Votes: 316

12. Rebirth (I) (2016)

TV-MA | 100 min | Thriller

He's a family man headed for a weekend of self-discovery. But it's about to turn into a nightmare with no escape.

Director: Karl Mueller | Stars: Fran Kranz, Adam Goldberg, Nicky Whelan, Kat Foster

Votes: 5,876

13. Hiccups (2010–2011)

Comedy

A successful children's author hires an unqualified life coach to help her with anger and social issues.

Stars: Nancy Robertson, Laura Soltis, David Ingram, Emily Perkins

Votes: 631

14. Revue Starlight the Movie (2021)

120 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Starlight - This is a story of a far off star, a long time ago, and in the distant future. Two young girls, captivated by the glamour of the performance, exchange promises: "We'll become stars." "I'll wait for you on stage."

Director: Tomohiro Furukawa | Stars: Momoyo Koyama, Suzuko Mimori, Haruki Iwata, Aina Aiba

Votes: 197

15. Stolen Heart (1998)

R | 85 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A trio of small-time hoods decide to go for the big time by kidnapping the daughter of a rich self-help guru. The kidnapping goes awry and the whole group find themselves in the midst of a family relationship problem.

Director: Terry O'Brien | Stars: Lisa Ryder, Randy Hughson, Meghan Toll, Christopher Healey

Votes: 67

16. It's Not My Fault and I Don't Care Anyway (2017)

96 min | Comedy, Drama

A rich and famous self-help guru's controversial philosophy of extreme selfishness is put to the ultimate test when his only daughter is kidnapped and held for ransom.

Director: Chris Craddock | Stars: Alan Thicke, Quinton Aaron, Leah Doz, Valerie Planche

Votes: 174

17. How to Get $100 Million (2020)

9 min | Short, Drama, Thriller

A disenchanted young woman ascribes to the get-rich advice of a self-help guru, only to learn the cost of getting exactly what you want.

Director: Ilya Polyakov | Stars: Jessica Marie Garcia, Aaron Groben

18. Desperate Virgins (2007 TV Movie)

Documentary

Documentary following three people over the age of 25 who are determined to lose their virginity.

Director: Gillian Pachter | Star: Lesley Sharp

Votes: 24

19. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: Con-Text (2003)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a mob-related father-son murder-suicide doesn't hold true, detectives Goren and Eames find a connection to a nobody younger brother, a self-help guru, and two million missing dollars.

Director: Alex Zakrzewski | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance

Votes: 356

20. The Love Boat (1977–1987)
Episode: Instinct/Unmade for Each Other/BOS (1985)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A computer dating mix-up affects men named Shelley and Leslie. Isaac pretends to accept Lynda's self-help philosophy. A woman's husband sends another guy to substitute for him.

Director: Richard Kinon | Stars: Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Fred Grandy, Ted Lange

Votes: 58

21. Millennium (1996–1999)
Episode: Jose Chung's 'Doomsday Defense' (1997)

TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

In this funny satire with a grim twist, quirky novelist Jose Chung, first seen in The X-Files: Jose Chung's 'From Outer Space' (1996), authors a short story critical of a millennial self-help movement similar to Scientology and becomes the target of one of its followers.

Director: Darin Morgan | Stars: Lance Henriksen, Megan Gallagher, Terry O'Quinn, Stephen J. Lang

Votes: 496

22. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Bart's Inner Child (1993)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Brad Goodman, a self-help guru, encourages Springfield to act more like Bart, with disastrous results.

Director: Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,113

23. Without a Trace (2002–2009)
Episode: Life Rules (2004)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A self-help guru is reported missing, but the team learns that he is not who he claims to be, and that he may have staged his own kidnapping as a publicity stunt.

Director: John F. Showalter | Stars: Anthony LaPaglia, Poppy Montgomery, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Enrique Murciano

Votes: 177

24. The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode: Hungry (1999)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Rob Roberts has an addiction to human brains. As he tries to control this overpowering hunger and turn his life around, Mulder and Scully try to find out who the brain-eating monster is.

Director: Kim Manners | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Chad Donella, Mark Pellegrino

Votes: 3,650

25. Wait What Really OK (2020– )
Brand Messaging Strategist Loren Weisman on success books. (2020 Podcast Episode)

Biography, News, Talk-Show

Brand Messaging Strategist Loren Weisman on success books. Looking at the issues, the contradictions, the over saturation, the scams and even some of the good that come from this genre that is pumping out new books everyday.

Director: Loren Weisman | Star: Loren Weisman

26. Penn & Teller: Bullshit! (2003–2010)
Episode: Orgasms (2009)

TV-MA | 28 min | Comedy, Documentary

Penn and teller investigate the people who claim to be able to give you a better orgasm.

Directors: Star Price, Tim Rogan, Ted Saad, Steven Uhlenberg, David Wechter | Stars: Penn Jillette, Teller, Roger Anton Diaz, Destin Gerek

Votes: 104

27. Hotel Swan Helsinki (2020– )
Episode: Minä, tässä, läsnä (2021)

60 min | Drama, Mystery

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Director: Antti Heikki Pesonen | Stars: Oona Airola, Lauri Tilkanen, Milka Ahlroth, Roope Salminen

28. Lie to Me (2009–2011)
Episode: Beyond Belief (2010)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Dr. Lightman goes all-out to expose a self-help cult leader after one of its members tries to commit suicide but quickly returns to the fold despite the protestations of her daughter.

Director: Emile B. Levisetti | Stars: Tim Roth, Kelli Williams, Brendan Hines, Monica Raymund

Votes: 624

29. Family Guy (1999– )
Episode: Brian Writes a Bestseller (2010)

TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy

Brian's self-help book becomes a best-seller after Stewie becomes his manager; Lois decides that she and Peter need separate beds, leaving him to look for a new cuddle buddy.

Directors: Joseph Lee, James Purdum, Peter Shin | Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Alex Borstein, Seth Green, Mila Kunis

Votes: 1,757

30. The Savage Dragon (1995–1996)
Episode: Loathing (1996)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Action, Adventure

The Fiend, a demonic entity which feeds on hate, possesses Sgt. Niceman and attacks mutants. Dragon stops Niceman's rampage but Niceman presses charges. Meanwhile, a self-help guru who hates his gullible fans becomes Fiend's next host.

Stars: Rene Auberjonois, Michael Bell, Jeff Bennett, Ruth Buzzi

Votes: 7

31. Hamster & Gretel (2022– )
Episode: When Life Gives You Lemons/Self-Heelp! (2023)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Action, Adventure

Gretel and Bailey open a lemonade stand; Fred's peppy mom, Stacy, hosts a motivational speaking event.

Directors: Bob Bowen, Tricia Garcia, Erik Kling | Stars: Melissa Povenmire, Michael Cimino, Beck Bennett, Joey King

Votes: 33

32. Ray Donovan (2013–2020)
Episode: Viagra (2014)

TV-MA | 53 min | Crime, Drama

Avi and Lena help Ray make contact with Volcheck to seek his aid in taking down Cochran. Mickey hopes for a big payday when he meets with movie exec Debra Gerson. And Bridget argues with Ray and Abby about a gift from Marvin.

Director: John Dahl | Stars: Liev Schreiber, Paula Malcomson, Eddie Marsan, Dash Mihok

Votes: 978

33. I Knew My Murderer (2017– )
Episode: Murder in Miami (2020)

Documentary, Crime

While her 10-year-old daughter listens upstairs, failed self-help guru Derek Medina shoots his wife during an argument, then casually posts pictures of her dead body on Facebook.

Directors: Cameron Patterson, Jorge Requena Ramos | Stars: Cheryl Arutt, Ryan Bennett, Ryan DeLong, Derek James Trapp