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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.

181. Babes

Babes
Comedy
6.3
20241h 44minUnited States
Director: Pamela Adlon

Overview

After getting pregnant from a one-night stand, a single woman leans on her married best friend and mother of two to guide her through gestation and beyond.


182. Ricky Stanicky

Ricky Stanicky
Comedy Adult Comedy
6.2
20241h 52minAustralia, United Kingdom
Director: Peter Farrelly

Overview

When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky to get them out of trouble. Twenty years later, the trio still uses the nonexistent Ricky as a handy alibi for their immature behavior. But when their spouses and partners get suspicious and demand to finally meet the fabled Mr. Stanicky, the guilty trio decide to hire a washed-up actor and raunchy celebrity impersonator to bring him to life.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Appearance vs reality, Trust under scrutiny, Consequences of lies, Authenticity vs role-playing, Deception as performance

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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183. Kung Fu Panda 4

Kung Fu Panda 4
Animation Family Action Comedy Adventure
6.3
20241h 34minUnited States
Director: Mike Mitchell

Overview

Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitioner for the spot and will encounter a villain called the Chameleon who conjures villains from the past.

Themes

Mentorship under pressure, Trust and betrayal, Loyalty under deception, Legacy and leadership, Duty vs succession, Identity through mentorship

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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184. Problemista

Problemista
Comedy
6.7
20241h 44minUnited States
Director: Julio Torres

Overview

Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador, struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in New York City. As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream.


185. Wicked Little Letters

Wicked Little Letters
Comedy Drama Mystery Satire Cozy Mystery
7.0
20241h 40minUnited Kingdom, France
Director: Thea Sharrock

Overview

Residents of the town of Littlehampton start receiving strange letters filled with witty profanity. Before anyone can make sense of it, locals quickly begin to suspect Rose, a loud Irish migrant.

Themes

Power dynamics, Gender expectations, Class tensions, Community solidarity, Immigrant stigma, Moral policing

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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186. Players

Players
Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.7
20241h 45minUnited States
Director: Trish Sie

Overview

New York sportswriter Mack has spent years devising successful hook-up "plays" with her friends, but when she unexpectedly falls for one of her targets, she must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps.

Themes

"movie: players. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: affectation, Affectation full keywords list: affectation. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of modern relationships and the struggle between casual encounters and the desire for genuine connection. it highlights the importance of vulnerability and communication in navigating love and friendship."

Available on

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187. Article 20

Article 20
Drama Comedy
7.0
20242h 21minChina
Director: Zhang Yimou

Overview

Tells the story of prosecutor Han Ming who is involved in a difficult case where the intentional injury of people is turned into a legitimate defense.


188. Pegasus 2

Pegasus 2
Drama Comedy Adventure
6.9
20242h 1min
Director: Han Han

Overview

The former champion driver Zhang Chi became a driving school instructor in troubled times, living a life of relying on his reputation to make ends meet. Unexpectedly, pie in the sky falls, and the director of Laotoule Automobile Factor, who is on the verge of suspending production, offers to sponsor Zhang Chi to form a team to compete in the last Bayinbrook Rally.


189. Yolo

Yolo
Drama Comedy Action
6.9
20242h 9minChina
Director: Jia Ling

Overview

After an argument with her younger sister, Le Ying moves out on her own. She meets a boxing trainer and starts boxing.


190. Marmalade

Marmalade
Crime Thriller Romance Drama Comedy
6.3
20241h 39minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Keir O'Donnell

Overview

Baron, an imprisoned man, strikes up a friendship with cellmate Otis. As the pair hatch an escape plan together, Baron recalls the story of how he met Marmalade, the love of his life, and their Bonnie and Clyde scheme to rob a bank in order to care for his sick mother and give the couple the life they’ve always dreamed of.