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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.

Valley of the Dead

1831. Valley of the Dead

Comedy Horror War Dark Comedy Zombie Horror
5.8

20201h 41min

Spain

Director: Alberto de Toro

During the Spanish Civil War, sworn enemies must work together when they encounter flesh-eating zombies created in a Nazi experiment.

Themes

"movie: valley of the dead. genres: comedy, Horror, War, Comedy, Horror, War main themes: spain, Experiment, Nazi, Spain, Experiment, Nazi full keywords list: spain, Experiment, Nazi, Zombie. concept analysis: the film explores the fragility of human alliances in the face of existential threats, Illustrating how survival often necessitates cooperation between sworn enemies. it also critiques the ethical boundaries of scientific experimentation and the consequences of war, Highlighting the horrors that arise when humanity's darker impulses are unleashed."

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Hubie Halloween

1832. Hubie Halloween

Comedy Mystery Horror Dark Comedy Whodunit
5.3

20201h 43min

United States

Director: Steven Brill

Hubie Dubois, despite his devotion to his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts (and its legendary Halloween celebration), is a figure of mockery for kids and adults alike. But this year, something really is going bump in the night, and it’s up to Hubie to save Halloween.

Themes

"movie: hubie halloween. genres: comedy, Mystery, Horror, Comedy, Mystery, Horror main themes: holiday, Riding a bicycle, Halloween, Holiday, Riding a bicycle, Halloween full keywords list: holiday, Riding a bicycle, Halloween, Bullying, Single mother, Foster family, Protective mother. concept analysis: the film explores themes of acceptance and the importance of community, Highlighting how kindness can triumph over bullying and ridicule. it also emphasizes the transformative power of love and respect, As hubie evolves from a figure of mockery to a beloved leader."

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Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!

1833. Happy Halloween, Scooby-Doo!

Family Animation Mystery Comedy Horror
6.2

20201h 17min

United States

Director: Maxwell Atoms

Scooby-Doo and the gang team up with their pals, Bill Nye The Science Guy and Elvira Mistress of the Dark, to solve this mystery of gigantic proportions and save Crystal Cove!


The Asadas!

1834. The Asadas!

Drama Comedy
7.3

20202h 7min

Japan

Director: Ryota Nakano

Masashi is a photographer. He has his parents and an older brother Yukihiro. Through the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, Masashi begins to take staged photos of his family.


The Forty-Year-Old Version

1835. The Forty-Year-Old Version

Comedy Drama Music
7.2

20202h 3min

United States

Director: Radha Blank

Desperate for a breakthrough as she nears the big 4-0, struggling New York City playwright Radha finds inspiration by reinventing herself as a rapper.


Spontaneous

1836. Spontaneous

Comedy Horror Dark Comedy Gore Horror
6.5

20201h 42min

United States

Director: Brian Duffield

When students in their high school begin inexplicably exploding (literally), seniors Mara and Dylan struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last.

Themes

Youth risk-taking, Mortality in daily life, State response to crisis, Mass fear and rumor, Unclear causes and ambiguity, Hedonism as coping

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On the Rocks

1837. On the Rocks

Drama Comedy Romance Bittersweet Romance Relationship Drama
6.4

20201h 36min

United States

Director: Sofia Coppola

Faced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband.

Themes

Surveillance and privacy, Parental interference in romance, Work-life balance in marriage, Gender roles and fidelity myths, Marital suspicion and trust, Appearance vs reality in relationships

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Apple TV
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Save Yourselves!

1838. Save Yourselves!

Comedy Science Fiction High-Concept Comedy Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
5.8

20201h 33min

United States

Director: Alex Huston Fischer

A young Brooklyn couple head upstate to disconnect from their phones and reconnect with themselves. Cut off from their devices, they miss the news that the planet is under attack.

Themes

"movie: save yourselves!. genres: comedy, Science fiction, Comedy, Science fiction main themes: alien invasion, Brooklyn, New york city, Woman director, Alien invasion, Brooklyn, New york city, Woman director full keywords list: alien invasion, Brooklyn, New york city, Woman director, Alternative world. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of disconnection in a hyper-connected world and the consequences of ignoring reality in favor of escapism. it serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of technology dependency and the importance of human connection in times of crisis."

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Vampires vs. the Bronx

1839. Vampires vs. the Bronx

Comedy Horror Dark Comedy Vampire Horror
5.7

20201h 26min

United States

Director: Oz Rodríguez

Three gutsy kids from a rapidly gentrifying Bronx neighborhood stumble upon a sinister plot to suck all the life from their beloved community.

Themes

"movie: vampires vs. the bronx. genres: comedy, Horror, Comedy, Horror main themes: vampire, Bronx, New york city, Vampire, Bronx, New york city full keywords list: vampire, Bronx, New york city. concept analysis: the film explores themes of community resilience and the fight against gentrification, Using the metaphor of vampires to represent external threats to cultural identity. it highlights the importance of solidarity and collective action in preserving one's home and heritage."

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12 Hour Shift

1840. 12 Hour Shift

Comedy Crime Horror Dark Comedy Heist
5.5

20201h 28min

United States

Director: Brea Grant

It's 1999 and over the course of one 12-hour shift at an Arkansas hospital, a junkie nurse, her scheming cousin and a group of black market organ-trading criminals start a heist that could lead to their collective demise.

Themes

"movie: 12 hour shift. genres: comedy, Crime, Horror, Comedy, Crime, Horror main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the moral decay and desperation that can arise from addiction and the lengths individuals will go to for survival. it serves as a critique of the healthcare system and the commodification of human life, Highlighting the ethical dilemmas faced by those trapped in a cycle of addiction and crime."

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