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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.

Ninjababy

1781. Ninjababy

Drama Comedy
7.2

20211h 44min

Norway

Director: Yngvild Sve Flikke

When Rakel finds out she's six months pregnant after a one-night stand, her world changes. She is absolutely not ready to be a mother, but since abortion is no longer an option, adoption is the only answer. That's when Ninjababy, an animated character who makes Rakel's life a living hell, turns up.


I Care a Lot

1782. I Care a Lot

Crime Thriller Drama Comedy Con Artist Crime
6.4

20211h 59min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: J Blakeson

A court-appointed legal guardian defrauds her older clients and traps them under her care. But her latest mark comes with some unexpected baggage.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Elder guardianship abuse, Late-stage capitalism, Financial predation, Social critique of care systems

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Flora & Ulysses

1783. Flora & Ulysses

Family Adventure Comedy Fantasy Animal Companion Family
6.2

20211h 31min

United States

Director: Lena Khan

When Flora rescues a squirrel she names Ulysses, she is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers, which take them on an adventure of humorous complications that ultimately change Flora's life--and her outlook--forever.

Themes

Family strain, Creative resilience, Unconventional family dynamics, Fugitive pursuit, Parental career pressure, Child agency

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Amazon Video
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Mission: Possible

1784. Mission: Possible

Comedy Action Thriller
6.5

20211h 45min

South Korea

Director: Kim Hyung-joo

Chinese secret agent Da-hee receives intel that a large number of illegal firearms are being smuggled into Korea and is sent to investigate the case. She meets Su-han, who is supposed to help her with the case, but due to his lackluster skills they fight over trivial things. But as their witnesses are suddenly murdered, the two of them quickly become the prime suspects.


Hi, Mom

1785. Hi, Mom

Drama Comedy Fantasy
6.9

20212h 8min

China

Director: Jia Ling

Devastated after her mom's serious accident and grief-stricken because she hasn't become the daughter she wanted to be for her mother, Jia Xiaoling finds herself transported back in time to the year 1981, where she meets her young mother before she was her mom.


To All the Boys: Always and Forever

1786. To All the Boys: Always and Forever

Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.3

20211h 55min

United States

Director: Michael Fimognari

Senior year of high school takes center stage as Lara Jean returns from a family trip to Korea and considers her college plans — with and without Peter.

Themes

Long distance romance, College choice pressure, Family wedding expectations, Cultural identity negotiation, Parental absence and presence, Sibling support dynamics

Available on

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Endgame

1787. Endgame

Comedy Crime
6.2

20211h 59min

China

Director: Rao Xiaozhi

A world-class hitman ends up swapping identities with a down-to-luck extra actor during an accident.


Long Story Short

1788. Long Story Short

Romance Comedy Fantasy Romantic Comedy Time-Rule Fantasy
6.6

20211h 30min

Australia, France

Director: Josh Lawson

Teddy wakes up the morning after his wedding to discover that he's jumped forward a year in his life to his first anniversary. Trapped in an endless cycle of time jumps, transported another year ahead every few minutes, he is faced with a race against time as his life crumbles around him.

Themes

Trust and deception, Commitment under pressure, Time loop consequences, Career versus love, Agency within repetition, Routine versus novelty

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Amazon Prime Video
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Tom & Jerry

1789. Tom & Jerry

Comedy Family Animation Animal Companion Family Family Animation
5.3

20211h 41min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Tim Story

Tom the cat and Jerry the mouse get kicked out of their home and relocate to a fancy New York hotel, where a scrappy employee named Kayla will lose her job if she can’t evict Jerry before a high-class wedding at the hotel. Her solution? Hiring Tom to get rid of the pesky mouse.

Themes

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Finding ʻOhana

1790. Finding ʻOhana

Adventure Action Comedy Family Treasure Hunt
6.1

20212h 3min

United States

Director: Jude Weng

Two Brooklyn siblings' summer in a rural Oahu town takes an exciting turn when a journal pointing to long-lost treasure sets them on an adventure, leading them to reconnect with their Hawaiian heritage.

Themes

Intergenerational memory, Heritage and belonging, Family ties and choices, Respect for spirits and offerings, Treasure and responsibility, Exploration and courage

Available on

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