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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.

Dog on Trial

1291. Dog on Trial

Comedy
6.0

20241h 21min

France, Switzerland

Director: Laetitia Dosch

April, an idealistic lawyer dedicated to lost causes, agrees to defend Cosmos, a dog that has bitten three people, leading to the first canine trial. She has no choice but to win the case, as otherwise, her unusual client will be put down.


His Three Daughters

1292. His Three Daughters

Drama Comedy Family Drama Awkward Comedy
7.1

20241h 44min

United States

Director: Azazel Jacobs

Emotions run high when three estranged sisters reunite in a cramped New York City apartment to watch over their ailing father during his final days.

Themes

Family dynamics, Estranged sisters, Leaseholder tension, Hospice care burden, Death timing, Obituary drafting

Available on

Netflix
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

1293. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Comedy Fantasy Horror Dark Comedy Supernatural Fantasy
6.6

20241h 45min

United States

Director: Tim Burton

After a family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Betelgeuse, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Generational tension, Family legacy and loss, Afterlife bureaucracy, Paranormal boundary crossing

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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The Other Way Around

1294. The Other Way Around

Comedy Drama
6.7

20241h 54min

Spain, France

Director: Jonás Trueba

After 15 years together, Ale and Alex choose an unconventional way to part ways: by hosting a party to celebrate their separation. Their unexpected decision leaves friends and family confused, forcing everyone to confront their own views on love, relationships, and new beginnings in this bittersweet, heartfelt story.


A Different Man

1295. A Different Man

Comedy Drama Entertainment Industry Drama Dark Comedy
6.9

20241h 52min

United States

Director: Aaron Schimberg

Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost.

Themes

Deception in performance, Appearance versus identity, Obsession and instability, Artifice and vulnerability, Ethics of medical transformation, Ambition and reputation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Greedy People

1296. Greedy People

Comedy Mystery Crime Thriller Dark Comedy
6.2

20241h 53min

United States

Director: Potsy Ponciroli

The eclectic residents of a small, picturesque island town must navigate a sensational murder and the discovery of a million dollars, leading to a series of increasingly bad decisions which upend the once-peaceful community.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Small town paranoia, Money as motive, Retaliation and collapse, Loyalty vs fear, Police corruption risk

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Between the Temples

1297. Between the Temples

Comedy Drama
6.2

20241h 51min

United States

Director: Nathan Silver

A grief-stricken cantor in a crisis of faith finds his world turned upside down when his grade school music teacher re-enters his life as his new adult Bat Mitzvah student. The two forlorn souls develop a special connection.


Incoming

1298. Incoming

Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.8

20241h 32min

United States

Director: Dave Chernin

Their first week of high school. The biggest party of the year. Mistakes will be made as four teenage boys navigate a night of mayhem and debauchery.

Themes

Deception and performance, Coming of age pressure, Peer influence and risk, Social status and belonging, Desire vs responsibility, Reputation management in high school

Available on

Netflix
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The Union

1299. The Union

Action Comedy Spy Action High-Concept Comedy
5.5

20241h 49min

United States

Director: Julian Farino

A New Jersey construction worker goes from regular guy to aspiring spy when his long-lost high school sweetheart recruits him for an espionage mission.

Themes

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Available on

Netflix
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Jackpot!

1300. Jackpot!

Comedy Action Dark Comedy Epic Action
5.8

20241h 47min

United States

Director: Paul Feig

In the near future, a 'Grand Lottery' has been established - the catch: kill the winner before sundown to legally claim their multi-billion dollar jackpot. When Katie Kim mistakenly finds herself with the winning ticket, she reluctantly joins forces with amateur lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy who must get her to sundown in exchange for a piece of her prize.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Institutional corruption, Surveillance and control, Survival under rule, Protection for profit, Spectacle of risk

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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