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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.

Spies in Disguise

1931. Spies in Disguise

Animation Action Adventure Comedy Family
6.8

20191h 42min

United States

Director: Nick Bruno

Super spy Lance Sterling and scientist Walter Beckett are almost exact opposites. Lance is smooth, suave and debonair. Walter is… not. But what Walter lacks in social skills he makes up for in smarts and invention, creating the awesome gadgets Lance uses on his epic missions. But when events take an unexpected turn, Walter and Lance suddenly have to rely on each other in a whole new way.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Trust under threat, Institutional accountability, Risky innovation, Peaceful tech advocacy, Dueling loyalties

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Jumanji: The Next Level

1932. Jumanji: The Next Level

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Rescue Mission Adventure Parody
6.6

20192h 3min

United States

Director: Jake Kasdan

As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.

Themes

Role switching identity, Adaptive leadership under danger, Trust across shifting alliances, Old and new role tensions, Survival under drought, Risk and cooperation under pressure

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Knives Out

1933. Knives Out

Comedy Crime Mystery Satire Detective Mystery Crime
7.9

20192h 11min

United States

Director: Rian Johnson

On the morning after a famous writer’s 85th birthday celebration, he is found dead in his own room. At first glance, it appears to be a suicide, but a mysterious stranger hires a renowned detective to conduct his own investigation.

Themes

Family pressure, Dependency leverage, Privilege manipulation, Inheritance obligation, Reputation leverage, Household authority

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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The Knight Before Christmas

1934. The Knight Before Christmas

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
5.6

20191h 32min

United States

Director: Monika Mitchell

A medieval English knight is magically transported to present day where he ends up falling for a high school science teacher.

Themes

"movie: the knight before christmas. genres: comedy, Romance, Comedy, Romance main themes: time travel, Knight, Ontario, Canada, Time travel, Knight, Ontario, Canada full keywords list: time travel, Knight, Ontario, Canada, Christmas. concept analysis: the film explores the timeless nature of love and the importance of seizing opportunities for happiness. it juxtaposes the simplicity of medieval values with the complexities of modern relationships, Highlighting the transformative power of love across time."

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Frozen II

1935. Frozen II

Family Animation Adventure Comedy Fantasy
6.8

20191h 43min

United States

Director: Jennifer Lee

Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and Olaf head far into the forest to learn the truth about an ancient mystery of their kingdom.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Legacy and memory, Duty vs autonomy, Resource control forest, Intergroup conflict dam, Protecting nature's balance

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Charlie's Angels

1936. Charlie's Angels

Action Adventure Comedy Epic Action Globetrotting Adventure
5.0

20191h 58min

United States

Director: Elizabeth Banks

Elena Houghlin is a scientist, engineer and inventor of Calisto -- a sustainable energy source that will revolutionize the way people use power. It will be ready as soon as she works out the last issue, if not it could be turned into a dangerous weapon. But when the cutting edge technology is pushed to an investor before she can do that, Elena turns to the Townsend Agency for help. Now, it's up to the Angels -- Jane, Sabina, and the newly recruited Elena -- to retrieve Calisto before it can be transformed into a weapon of mass destruction.

Themes

"movie: charlie's angels. genres: action, Adventure, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Comedy main themes: training, High technology, Betrayal, Training, High technology, Betrayal full keywords list: training, High technology, Betrayal, Female protagonist, Scientist, Agent, Female agent, Undercover operation, Hamburg, Germany, Duringcreditsstinger, Woman director, Hand to hand combat, Istanbul, Turkey, New recruit, Based on tv series, Cheerful, Joyful. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of technological advancements and the potential for misuse when power falls into the wrong hands. it also highlights themes of female empowerment and solidarity in the face of betrayal and adversity."

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Noelle

1937. Noelle

Family Comedy Fantasy Christmas Family Buddy Comedy
6.3

20191h 40min

United States

Director: Marc Lawrence

Kris Kringle's daughter, Noelle, sets off on a mission to find and bring back her brother, after he gets cold feet when it's his turn to take over as Santa.

Themes

Duty vs desire, Tradition vs modernization, Gender leadership norms, Technology reshapes ritual, Family pressure dynamics, Public scrutiny of roles

Available on

Disney Plus
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Lady and the Tramp

1938. Lady and the Tramp

Family Romance Comedy Animal Companion Family Romantic Comedy
6.2

20191h 41min

United States

Director: Charlie Bean

The love story between a pampered Cocker Spaniel named Lady and a streetwise mongrel named Tramp. Lady finds herself out on the street after her owners have a baby and is saved from a pack by Tramp, who tries to show her to live her life footloose and collar-free.

Themes

Moral ambiguity, Belonging vs independence, Care vs neglect, Loyalty to family, Freedom vs safety, Urban survival

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Disney Plus
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Klaus

1939. Klaus

Animation Family Adventure Comedy Fantasy
8.2

20191h 37min

Spain

Director: Sergio Pablos

A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.

Themes

Creative collaboration, Education as empowerment, Intergenerational collaboration, Community cohesion through acts, Duty under inheritance pressure, Outsider catalyst for change

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Netflix
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Let It Snow

1940. Let It Snow

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Ensemble Comedy
5.9

20191h 33min

United States

Director: Luke Snellin

In a small town on Christmas Eve, a snowstorm brings together a group of young people. They soon find their friendships and love lives colliding, and come Christmas morning, nothing will be the same.

Themes

Loyalty vs desire, Christmas eve pressure: romance, Fame isolation: connection, Family illness: life choices, Group dynamics: self-discovery, Multiple storylines: belonging

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Netflix
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