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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.

Playing with Fire

1941. Playing with Fire

Family Comedy Parent-Child Family Buddy Comedy
5.2

20191h 36min

United States

Director: Andy Fickman

A crew of rugged firefighters meet their match when attempting to rescue three rambunctious kids.

Themes

"movie: playing with fire. genres: family, Comedy, Family, Comedy main themes: firefighter, Firefighter full keywords list: firefighter. concept analysis: the film explores themes of family and belonging, Emphasizing that true fulfillment comes from personal connections rather than professional achievements. it highlights the importance of compassion and the lengths one will go to protect and nurture those they care about."

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Last Christmas

1942. Last Christmas

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.5

20191h 43min

United Kingdom

Director: Paul Feig

Kate is a young woman who has a habit of making bad decisions, and her last date with disaster occurs after she accepts work as Santa's elf for a department store. However, after she meets Tom there, her life takes a new turn.

Themes

Economic precarity, Family conflict and reconciliation, Immigrant family dynamics, Hidden orientation, Volunteerism as solace, Artistry and ambition

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The Personal History of David Copperfield

1943. The Personal History of David Copperfield

Comedy Satire
6.4

20191h 59min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Armando Iannucci

A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840s, chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David’s journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, colour and humanity.

Themes

Economic precarity, Deception and blackmail, Social mobility pressure, Loyalty and kinship, Ambition through writing, Romance vs practicality

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La Belle Époque

1944. La Belle Époque

Comedy Drama Relationship Drama High-Concept Comedy
7.4

20191h 55min

France

Director: Nicolas Bedos

Victor, a disillusioned 60-something whose marriage is on the rocks, opts to relive the week of his life when, 40 years earlier, he met his true love through a company that allows customers to return to the time period of their choosing.

Themes

Romantic longing, Nostalgia and memory, Past vs present, Curated experiences, Performative reality, Marriage strain

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Holiday in the Wild

1945. Holiday in the Wild

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.2

20191h 25min

United States

Director: Ernie Barbarash

When her husband abruptly ends their marriage, empty nester Kate embarks on a solo second honeymoon in Africa, finding purpose and potential romance.

Themes

Safari moral tension, Elephant protection, Christmas fundraising dynamics, Christmas season trials, African bush resilience

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Dedicated to my ex

1946. Dedicated to my ex

Drama Comedy
7.1

20191h 34min

Director: Jorge Ulloa

The film tells the story of Ariel, a 21-year-old who decides to form a rock band to compete for a prize of ten thousand dollars in a musical band contest, this as a last option when trying to get money to save their relationship and reunite with his ex-girlfriend, which breaks due to the trip she must make to Finland for an internship. Ariel with her friend Ortega, decides to make a casting to find the other members of the band, although they do not know nothing about music, thus forming a band with members that have diverse and opposite personalities.


The Specials

1947. The Specials

Comedy Drama Psychological Drama Workplace Comedy
7.4

20191h 54min

Belgium, France

Director: Olivier Nakache

For twenty years, Bruno and Malik have lived in a different world—the world of autistic children and teens. In charge of two separate nonprofit organizations (The Hatch & The Shelter), they train young people from underprivileged areas to be caregivers for extreme cases that have been refused by all other institutions. It’s an exceptional partnership, outside of traditional settings, for some quite extraordinary characters.

Themes

Caregiver training vs certification, Funding instability and resilience, Oversight pressure and compliance, Autism-focused support networks, Pragmatic care vs formal training, Urban youth empowerment through care

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Jojo Rabbit

1948. Jojo Rabbit

Comedy War Drama Satire World War II
7.9

20191h 48min

New Zealand, United States

Director: Taika Waititi

Jojo, a lonely German boy during World War II has his world shaken when he learns that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Influenced by a buffoonish imaginary version of Adolf Hitler, he begins to question his beliefs and confront the conflict between propaganda and his own humanity.

Themes

Underground resistance, Coming of age under oppression, World war ii influence, Jew persecution awareness, Imaginary friend dynamics, Single mother resilience

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Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

1949. Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

Comedy Action Adventure Parody Globetrotting Adventure
5.6

20191h 45min

United States

Director: Kevin Smith

Jay and Silent Bob embark on a cross-country mission to stop Hollywood from rebooting a film based on their comic book characters Bluntman and Chronic.

Themes

"movie: jay and silent bob reboot. genres: comedy, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Action, Adventure main themes: comic book, Hollywood, Stoner, Comic book, Hollywood, Stoner full keywords list: comic book, Hollywood, Stoner, Buddy comedy, Aftercreditsstinger, Duringcreditsstinger, Whimsical, Comforting. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and fatherhood, Highlighting the importance of personal connections over fame and recognition. it emphasizes the journey of self-discovery and the acceptance of one's past while embracing new responsibilities."

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A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

1950. A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish

Romance Music Comedy Fantasy Romantic Comedy
5.3

20191h 33min

Canada, United States

Director: Michelle Johnston

Kat is an aspiring singer-songwriter who dreams of making it big. However, her dreams are stalled by her reality: a conniving and cruel stepfamily and a demoralizing job working as a singing elf at billionaire Terrence Wintergarden’s Santa Land.

Themes

"movie: a cinderella story: christmas wish. genres: romance, Music, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Music, Comedy, Fantasy main themes: musical, Christmas, Christmas songs, Musical, Christmas, Christmas songs full keywords list: musical, Christmas, Christmas songs, Cinderella. concept analysis: the film explores themes of resilience and self-discovery, Emphasizing the importance of following one's dreams despite adversity. it highlights the transformative power of love and friendship in overcoming familial oppression and finding one's true path."

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