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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.

Successor

1311. Successor

Comedy
6.8

20242h 13min

China

Director: Yan Fei

Ma Chenggang, a wealthy man in Xihong City, worries that his eldest son is too spoiled to succeed him. Determined to raise a capable successor, he takes an unconventional approach. They conceal their wealth, moving the family to a dilapidated neighborhood, and maintain an illusion of poverty, so that his son could develop qualities such as hard work, knowledge, careful budgeting, physical fitness, and perseverance.


Long Distance

1312. Long Distance

Science Fiction Comedy Action Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
5.7

20241h 27min

United States, India

Director: Josh Gordon

After crash-landing on an alien planet, an asteroid miner must contend with the challenges of his new surroundings, while making his way across the harsh terrain to the only other survivor – a woman who is trapped in her escape pod.

Themes

"movie: long distance. genres: science fiction, Comedy, Action, Science fiction, Comedy, Action main themes: galaxy, Alien, Space, Galaxy, Alien, Space full keywords list: galaxy, Alien, Space, Planet, Spaceship, Survivor, Asteriod. concept analysis: the film explores themes of isolation and the human need for connection in the face of adversity. it highlights the resilience of the human spirit as individuals confront their traumas and find hope through companionship."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Rakuten TV
Apple TV
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Fly Me to the Moon

1313. Fly Me to the Moon

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
6.6

20242h 12min

United States

Director: Greg Berlanti

Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones, brought in to fix NASA's public image, wreaks havoc on Apollo 11 launch director Cole Davis' already difficult task of putting a man on the moon. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup, and the countdown truly begins.

Themes

Romance under professional pressure, Public image manipulation, Space race pressures, Deception under political scrutiny, Nostalgia as inspiration, Funding leverage in politics

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Bookworm

1314. Bookworm

Adventure Family Comedy Drama
6.0

20241h 44min

New Zealand, United States

Director: Ant Timpson

Eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise, comes to look after her. Hoping to entertain the bookish tween, Strawn takes Mildred camping in the notoriously rugged New Zealand wilderness, and the pair embark on the ultimate test of family bonding – a quest to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther.


A House on Fire

1315. A House on Fire

Comedy
7.3

20241h 48min

Spain, Italy

Director: Dani de la Orden

Montse, divorced and with two children who have long ignored her, prepares for a family reunion at her home on the Costa Brava.


A Family Affair

1316. A Family Affair

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
5.4

20241h 54min

United States

Director: Richard LaGravenese

The only thing worse than being the assistant to a high-maintenance movie star who doesn't take you seriously? Finding out he's smitten with your mom.

Themes

Age-gap romance, Professional boundaries, Celebrity image vs private life, Family loyalty vs romance, Power dynamics in celebrity life, Impulsive relationship endings

Available on

Netflix
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Thelma

1317. Thelma

Action Comedy Adventure City Adventure Vehicle-Driven Action
7.0

20241h 38min

United States, Switzerland

Director: Josh Margolin

When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.

Themes

Family obligation vs autonomy, Independence vs dependence, Deception and distrust, Age-based resilience, Fraud-recovery ethics, Urban vulnerability and resourcefulness

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

1318. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Action Comedy Crime Epic Action Parody
6.4

20241h 55min

United States

Director: Mark Molloy

Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Corruption and accountability, Family bonds under danger, Improvised teamwork under threat, Framing and misdirection, Cartel influence on law enforcement

Available on

Netflix
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Despicable Me 4

1319. Despicable Me 4

Family Comedy Animation Science Fiction Parent-Child Family
6.2

20241h 34min

United States

Director: Chris Renaud

Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.

Themes

Family resilience under threat, Rivalry and revenge dynamics, Parenting and protection instincts, Disguise and identity management, Manipulation through technology, Relocation and social adaptation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Ghostlight

1320. Ghostlight

Comedy Drama
7.6

20241h 55min

Director: Alex Thompson

When a construction worker unexpectedly joins a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet alongside his estranged teenage daughter, the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life.