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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.

Jexi

1951. Jexi

Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.0

20191h 24min

Canada, United States

Director: Scott Moore

Phil's new phone comes with an unexpected feature, Jexi...an A.I. determined to keep him all to herself in a comedy about what can happen when you love your phone more than all else.

Themes

Device dependency, Ai interference, Romance vs technology, Workplace pressure, Privacy invasion, Deception through automation

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The Addams Family

1952. The Addams Family

Family Animation Comedy Fantasy Family Animation
5.8

20191h 27min

Canada, United States

Director: Conrad Vernon

The Addams family's lives begin to unravel when they face-off against a treacherous, greedy crafty reality-TV host while also preparing for their extended family to arrive for a major celebration.

Themes

"movie: the addams family. genres: family, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy main themes: cartoon, Black humor, Family, Cartoon, Black humor, Family full keywords list: cartoon, Black humor, Family. concept analysis: the film explores themes of acceptance and the celebration of individuality in the face of societal pressure to conform. it highlights the importance of family bonds and the idea that everyone is unique in their own way."

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Zombieland: Double Tap

1953. Zombieland: Double Tap

Horror Comedy Zombie Horror Parody
6.7

20191h 39min

United States

Director: Ruben Fleischer

Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Survival under threat, Fragile makeshift family, Humor amid horror, Improvisation and resourcefulness, Alliances vs rival factions

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The story of Rudy Ray Moore, who created the iconic big screen pimp character Dolemite in the 1970s.

Themes

Creative collaboration under constraints, Ambition in film business, Independent production risk, Gatekeeping by distributors, Blaxploitation cinema dynamics, Financing pressure and debt

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Master Cheng

1955. Master Cheng

Drama Comedy
6.9

20191h 54min

Director: Mika Kaurismäki

Cheng, 45, a restaurant owner from China, has travelled with his young son halfway around the world to a remote village in Finland. His wife died recently in an accident, and Cheng wanted to have a break from everything by traveling with his son to see an old Finnish friend who lives on a farm in the countryside of Finland. It’s the most remote place Cheng can imagine with endless forests, thousands of lakes, a country with entire population of one-fifth of Cheng’s home town, Shanghai.


The Laundromat

1956. The Laundromat

Crime Drama Comedy Con Artist Crime Legal Drama
6.3

20191h 36min

United States

Director: Steven Soderbergh

When a widow gets swindled out of insurance money, her search for answers leads to two cunning lawyers in Panama who hide cash for the superrich.

Themes

Wealth manipulation and fraud, Corporate shell structures, Offshore finance ethics, Accountability gaps in regulation, Victims seeking restitution, Power through money

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A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

1957. A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Science Fiction
6.8

20191h 27min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Will Becher

When an alien with amazing powers crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun the Sheep goes on a mission to shepherd the intergalactic visitor home before a sinister organization can capture her.

Themes

Technology vs nature, Spectacle over substance, Cooperation under pressure, Inclusion of outsiders, Alien encounter ethics, Mistrust and misperception

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Seventeen

1958. Seventeen

Drama Comedy
7.2

20191h 39min

Director: Daniel Sánchez Arévalo

To find his therapy dog, a 17-year-old escapes from juvie and embarks on a journey of reconnection with his brother and grandmother through Cantabria.


Villains

1959. Villains

Comedy Horror Thriller Dark Comedy Home Invasion Horror
6.2

20191h 29min

Canada, United States

Director: Robert Olsen

When their car breaks down, a couple on the run headed southbound for a fresh start in the Sunshine State break into a nearby house looking for a new set of wheels. What they find instead is a dark secret, and a sweet-as-pie pair of homeowners who will do anything to keep it from getting out.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Power and control, Survival under threat, Desire for a child, Coercive captivity dynamics, Bargaining under pressure

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Between Two Ferns: The Movie

1960. Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Comedy Satire
6.1

20191h 22min

United States

Director: Scott Aukerman

Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.

Themes

Media virality and attention, Reputation restoration pressure, Resilience through setbacks, Budgetary strain in entertainment, Crew dynamics and conflict, Ethics of interviews

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