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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.

Breaking News in Yuba County

1791. Breaking News in Yuba County

Comedy Drama Crime Dark Comedy Relationship Drama
5.8

20211h 36min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Tate Taylor

An overlooked pencil-pusher catches her husband in bed with another woman, the shock of which causes him to die of a heart attack. So she buries his body and takes advantage of the growing celebrity status that comes from having a missing husband. But she quickly finds herself in over her head, dodging cops and criminals, all while trying to keep the truth from her sister, a local news anchor who’s desperate for a story.

Themes

"movie: breaking news in yuba county. genres: comedy, Drama, Crime, Comedy, Drama, Crime main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the lengths to which individuals will go for validation and attention, Revealing the darker sides of human nature when faced with desperation. it raises questions about morality and the consequences of deceit in a society that often glorifies sensationalism."

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Amazon Video
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Wish Dragon

1792. Wish Dragon

Animation Family Comedy Fantasy Romance
7.2

20211h 39min

United States, China

Director: Chris Appelhans

Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish-granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities.

Themes

Class inequality, Betrayal and deception, Identity through disguise, Desire vs duty, Loyalty and sacrifice, Economic status

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Netflix
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Gintama: The Very Final

1793. Gintama: The Very Final

Animation Action Comedy Drama
8.5

20211h 44min

Japan

Director: Chizuru Miyawaki

The countdown to destruction has begun! Gintoki and the others set out to fulfill the wishes of their teacher Shoyo and thwart Utsuro's plans. Shinpachi, Kagura, the Shinsengumi, members of the Kabuki District, and even former enemies will join their fight. As Utsuro's power grows, Takasugi fights for his very life. Will Gintoki be able to put an end to all this?!


Death to 2020

1794. Death to 2020

Comedy Satire
6.8

20201h 11min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Alice Mathias

2020: A year so [insert adjective of choice here], even the creators of Black Mirror couldn't make it up… but that doesn't mean they don't have a little something to add. This comedy event that tells the story of the dreadful year that was — and perhaps still is? The documentary-style special weaves together some of the world's most (fictitious) renowned voices with real-life archival footage.

Themes

Political polarization, Misinformation dynamics, Public health uncertainty, Institutional trust erosion, Media satire critique, Democratic process scrutiny

Available on

Netflix
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Soul

1795. Soul

Animation Family Comedy Fantasy Drama
8.0

20201h 41min

United States

Director: Pete Docter

Joe Gardner is a middle school teacher with a love for jazz music. After a successful audition at the Half Note Club, he suddenly gets into an accident that separates his soul from his body and is transported to the You Seminar, a center in which souls develop and gain passions before being transported to a newborn child. Joe must enlist help from the other souls-in-training, like 22, a soul who has spent eons in the You Seminar, in order to get back to Earth.

Themes

Self-discovery through new experiences, Mentorship and guidance dynamics, Life-affirming choices under pressure, Meaning beyond career labels, Art as identity and expression, Afterlife as existential prompt

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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A California Christmas

1796. A California Christmas

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.8

20201h 46min

United States

Director: Shaun Paul Piccinino

With his carefree lifestyle on the line, a wealthy charmer poses as a ranch hand to get a hardworking farmer to sell her family’s land before Christmas.

Themes

"movie: a california christmas. genres: comedy, Romance, Drama, Comedy, Romance, Drama main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the transformative power of love and the importance of family heritage in the face of financial adversity. it highlights the journey of self-discovery and redemption as characters learn to prioritize genuine connections over material wealth."


Superintelligence

1797. Superintelligence

Comedy Science Fiction Romance Parody Romantic Comedy
5.5

20201h 46min

United States, Canada

Director: Ben Falcone

When an all-powerful Superintelligence chooses to study the most average person on Earth, Carol Peters, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. As the A.I. decides to enslave, save or destroy humanity, it’s up to Carol to prove that people are worth saving.

Themes

"movie: superintelligence. genres: comedy, Science fiction, Romance, Comedy, Science fiction, Romance main themes: artificial intelligence (a.i.), Artificial intelligence (a.i.) full keywords list: artificial intelligence (a.i.). concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and its capacity to understand human emotions and relationships. it ultimately suggests that love and selflessness are fundamental qualities that can redeem humanity in the eyes of technology."

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Amazon Video
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Google Play Movies
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Let Them All Talk

1798. Let Them All Talk

Comedy Drama Ensemble Comedy Relationship Drama
6.1

20201h 53min

United States

Director: Steven Soderbergh

A celebrated author takes a journey with some old friends to have some fun and heal old wounds. Her nephew comes along to wrangle the ladies and finds himself involved with a young literary agent.

Themes

Ambition vs ethics, Public life vs private life, Creative legacy vs profit, Rebuilding fragile friendships, Tension over personal material, Ownership of stories

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Rose Island

1799. Rose Island

Comedy Adventure Satire Maritime Adventure
7.0

20202h

Italy

Director: Sydney Sibilia

In 1968, engineer Giorgio Rosa established the independent state called "The Isle of Roses" off the coast of Rimini, built on a platform outside the territorial waters, with Esperanto as the official language. The Italian authorities did not take it well because the micronation was seen as an expedient to not pay taxes on the revenues obtained thanks to the arrival of numerous tourists and curious people.

Themes

Pursuit of recognition, Government pressure, Political independence, Seasteading experiments, Tourism as leverage, Unofficial sovereignty

Available on

Netflix
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Half Brothers

1800. Half Brothers

Comedy Drama
6.1

20201h 36min

United States

Director: Luke Greenfield

Mexican aviation exec Renato is shocked to learn that he has an American half-brother he never knew about: free-spirited Asher. They are forced on a road trip together, tracing the path their father took from Mexico to the U.S.