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Comedy movies

Lighthearted stories designed to make you laugh, ranging from witty satire to hilarious slapstick moments.

Subgenres include: Parody, Satire, Dark Comedy.

The Monkey

1241. The Monkey

Horror Comedy Slasher Horror Dark Comedy
5.9

20251h 37min

Canada, United States

Director: Osgood Perkins

When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a new killing spree forcing the estranged brothers to confront the cursed toy.

Themes

Intergenerational trauma, Paranoia and control, Family estrangement and loyalty, Grief and reconciliation, Curse-bearing object, Violence permeating community

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

1242. Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.5

20252h 4min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Michael Morris

Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she's pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son's science teacher.

Themes

Grief and renewal, Sequel-driven romance, Balancing motherhood and romance, Romcom energy balance, Female friendship support, Memory vs moving on

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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La Dolce Villa

1243. La Dolce Villa

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy
6.0

20251h 39min

United States

Director: Mark Waters

When his daughter decides to buy a crumbling Tuscan villa, Eric rushes to Italy to talk her out of it — and instead finds beauty, romance and new purpose.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Economic renewal through restoration, Small-town revitalization, Romance amid renovation, Professional ambition vs family ties, New purpose through travel

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Heart Eyes

1244. Heart Eyes

Horror Comedy Romance Slasher Horror Parody
6.1

20251h 37min

United States

Director: Josh Ruben

When the "Heart Eyes Killer" strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now, they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.

Themes

Deception and identity, Trust under danger, Workplace romance under threat, Hidden alliances, Public space vulnerability, Holiday horror tension

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Love Hurts

1245. Love Hurts

Action Comedy Romance Buddy Comedy Romantic Comedy
5.3

20251h 23min

United States, Japan

Director: Jonathan Eusebio

A realtor is pulled back into the life he left behind after his former partner-in-crime resurfaces with an ominous message. With his crime-lord brother also on his trail, he must confront his past and the history he never fully buried.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Money laundering exposure, Strip club dynamics, Past-life confrontation, Real estate agent identity, Romantic tension amid danger

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Detective Chinatown 1900

1246. Detective Chinatown 1900

Comedy Mystery Action
6.0

20252h 15min

China, Hong Kong SAR China

Director: Chen Sicheng

In 1900, a white woman was murdered in Chinatown in San Francisco, and the suspect was a Chinese man. The murder caused social shock, and people demanded the closure of Chinatown.


You're Cordially Invited

1247. You're Cordially Invited

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.5

20251h 49min

United States

Director: Nicholas Stoller

When two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue, each bridal party is challenged with preserving their family's special moment while making the most of the unanticipated tight quarters. In a hilarious battle of determination and grit, the father of the bride and sister of the other bride chaotically go head-to-head as they stop at nothing to uphold an unforgettable celebration for their loved ones.

Themes

Family dynamics under pressure, Reconciliation after conflict, Public scrutiny via social media, Pregnancy secrecy and judgment, Generational clash and inclusion, Double booking tension, Ceremony disruption and resilience

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Dog Man

1248. Dog Man

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Action
6.3

20251h 29min

United States

Director: Peter Hastings

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Identity through transformation, Loneliness and belonging, Abuse and abandonment, Shared custody and chosen family, Cloning and resurrection consequences

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Night of the Zoopocalypse

1249. Night of the Zoopocalypse

Animation Comedy Horror Adventure Science Fiction
6.0

20251h 31min

Canada, France

Director: Rodrigo Perez-Castro

A wolf and mountain lion team up when a meteor unleashes a virus turning zoo animals into zombies. They join forces with other survivors to rescue the zoo and stop the deranged mutant leader from spreading the virus.


Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

1250. Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

Comedy Romance Drama
6.4

20251h 38min

France

Director: Laura Piani

An aspiring author looking to get more out of life takes up a writing residency and finds herself in the sort of romantic entanglements that could come from the pages of a Jane Austen novel.