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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.

Saturday Night

1281. Saturday Night

Comedy Drama Satire Entertainment Industry Drama
6.9

20241h 49min

United States

Director: Jason Reitman

At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. This is the story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live.

Themes

Backstage pressure dynamics, Producer-led improvisation, Live broadcast urgency, Cast rebellion against authority, Audience presence pressure, Real-time script adaptation

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Wolfs

1282. Wolfs

Crime Comedy Parody Con Artist Crime
6.5

20241h 48min

United States

Director: Jon Watts

Hired to cover up a high-profile crime, a fixer soon finds his night spiralling out of control when he's forced to work with an unexpected counterpart.

Themes

Deception and cover-up, Moral code under pressure, Crime networks and power, Professional ethics under strain, Collaboration under conflict, Loyalty under risk

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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My Old Ass

1283. My Old Ass

Comedy Drama High-Concept Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.9

20241h 29min

United States

Director: Megan Park

An 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self. But when Elliott’s "old ass" starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn't do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what's becoming a transformative summer.

Themes

Sexual identity exploration, Time pressure adolescence, Family pressure vs independence, Self-acceptance under external expectations, Queer visibility and belonging, Romance boundaries and choice

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Am I Racist?

1284. Am I Racist?

Comedy Documentary
6.6

20241h 41min

United States

Director: Justin Folk

Matt Walsh goes deep undercover in the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prepare to be shocked by how far race hustlers will go and how much further Matt Walsh will go to expose the grift, uncovering absurdities that will leave you laughing.


Winner

1285. Winner

Comedy Drama
6.5

20241h 43min

Canada, United States

Director: Susanna Fogel

Winner is a brilliant young misfit from Texas who finds her morals challenged while serving in the U.S. Air Force and working as an NSA contractor. A fresh take on the traditional whistleblower thriller, the coming-of-age story follows an idealistic young woman persecuted for standing by her principles.


I, the Executioner

1286. I, the Executioner

Action Crime Comedy
6.4

20241h 58min

South Korea

Director: Ryoo Seung-wan

The veteran detective Seo Do-cheol and his team at Major Crimes, relentless in their pursuit of criminals, join forces with rookie cop Park Sun-woo to track down a serial killer who has plunged the nation into turmoil.


The 4:30 Movie

1287. The 4:30 Movie

Comedy Romance
6.0

20241h 28min

United States

Director: Kevin Smith

In the summer of 1986, three sixteen year old friends spend their Saturdays sneaking into movies at the local multiplex. But when one of the guys also invites the girl of his dreams to see the latest comedy, each of the teens learn more about life and love.


Will & Harper

1288. Will & Harper

Documentary Comedy
7.4

20241h 54min

United States

Director: Josh Greenbaum

When Will Ferrell's good friend Harper comes out as a trans woman, they take a road trip to bond and reintroduce Harper to the country as her true self.


Officer Black Belt

1289. Officer Black Belt

Action Comedy Crime Martial Arts Action High-Concept Comedy
6.9

20241h 48min

South Korea

Director: Jason Kim

A talented martial artist who can't walk past a person in need unites with a probation officer to fight and prevent crime as a martial arts officer.

Themes

Mentorship under pressure, Justice through action, Duty vs mercy, Team based policing, Protecting civilians, Discipline in law enforcement

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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The Killer's Game

1290. The Killer's Game

Action Comedy Thriller One-Person Army Dark Comedy
5.8

20241h 44min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: J.J. Perry

When top hitman Joe Flood is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into his own hands – by taking a hit out on himself. But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend, he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life before it's too late.

Themes

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Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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