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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.

Little Monsters

1971. Little Monsters

Horror Comedy Zombie Horror Dark Comedy
6.3

20191h 34min

United States, Australia

Director: Abe Forsythe

A washed-up musician teams up with a teacher and a kids show personality to protect young children from a sudden outbreak of zombies.

Themes

Trust and deception, Influence of media persona, Protective guardianship under crisis, Adult responsibility vs child safety, Music as social bond, Resilience through collective action

Available on

Hulu
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Falling Inn Love

1972. Falling Inn Love

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
5.7

20191h 38min

United States

Director: Roger Kumble

When a San Francisco exec wins a New Zealand inn, she ditches city life to remodel and flip the rustic property with help from a handsome contractor.

Themes

"movie: falling inn love. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: san francisco, California, New zealand, Romance, San francisco, California, New zealand, Romance full keywords list: san francisco, California, New zealand, Romance, Interracial relationship, Inn, Renovation. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of self-discovery and the importance of community in overcoming personal challenges. it highlights the transformative power of embracing new experiences and relationships over the allure of a conventional, Corporate life."

Available on

Netflix
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An Easy Girl

1973. An Easy Girl

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama
5.6

20191h 32min

France

Director: Rebecca Zlotowski

Naïma has just turned 16. This summer, she will have to decide what she wants from life if she doesn’t want to miss out. Then her cousin Sofia arrives, with an amazing body and a dangerously seductive lifestyle. Naïma desires only to follow her own path, so long as it leads upwards… Despite the warnings of her best friend Dodo, she and Sofia will live through unforgettable encounters during a long summer that will mark them forever.

Themes

"movie: an easy girl. genres: comedy, Drama, Comedy, Drama main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the tension between youthful innocence and the seductive allure of adult experiences. it highlights the journey of self-discovery amidst the complexities of relationships and societal expectations."

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
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Brittany Runs a Marathon

1974. Brittany Runs a Marathon

Comedy Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Awkward Comedy
6.8

20191h 43min

United States

Director: Paul Downs Colaizzo

Hilarious and outgoing, Brittany Forgler, is everybody’s best friend ― except her own. Her partying, underemployment and toxic relationships are catching up with her. She receives a startling wake-up call when a visit to the doctor reveals how unhealthy she is. Motivated to lose weight, but too broke for a gym and too proud to ask for help, Brit is at a loss, until her neighbor pushes her to run one sweaty block. Soon, she sets an almost unthinkable goal: the New York City Marathon.

Themes

Party culture pressure, Weight loss journey, Economic barriers to fitness, Romance and commitment, Social judgment and embarrassment, Friendship and accountability

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Ready or Not

1975. Ready or Not

Horror Comedy Home Invasion Horror Dark Comedy
6.8

20191h 35min

United States

Director: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin

A young bride's wedding night turns into her worst nightmare when her ridiculously rich in-laws force her to play a gruesome game of hide-and-seek.

Themes

Deception within family, Survival game dynamics, Ritual coercion and control, Communal complicity and betrayal, Wealth creates obligation, Constrained autonomy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus

1976. Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus

Family Animation Comedy Science Fiction TV Movie
7.4

20191h 11min

United States

Director: Jhonen Vasquez

ZIM discovers his almighty leaders never had any intention of coming to Earth and he loses confidence in himself for the first time in his life, which is the big break his human nemesis, Dib has been waiting for.

Themes

Youth resilience, Energy-based coercion, Technological hijacking, Collective ritual power, Parental disappointment, Deceptive authority

Available on

Netflix
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Where'd You Go, Bernadette

1977. Where'd You Go, Bernadette

Comedy Drama Family Drama Awkward Comedy
6.5

20191h 49min

United States

Director: Richard Linklater

When architect-turned-recluse Bernadette Fox goes missing prior to a family trip to Antarctica, her 15-year-old daughter, Bee, goes on a quest with Bernadette's husband to find her.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Public image vs private life, Agoraphobia and isolation, Family pursuit and support, Creative integrity under pressure, External interference and control

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Heroic Losers

1978. Heroic Losers

Comedy Thriller Satire Political Thriller
7.2

20191h 56min

Argentina, Spain

Director: Sebastián Borensztein

In a town in the Northwest of the province of Buenos Aires, a group of neighbors is organized to recover the economy of the area, but when the corralito is implemented in the country and they suffer a fraud, their hopes disappear. Now, they will unite to recover the lost money and give the blow of their lives to their greatest enemy.

Themes

Trust and betrayal dynamics, Deception within institutions, Collective action under pressure, Risk and improvisation under crime, Economic precarity under crisis, Recovery through collective effort

Available on

Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Good Boys

1979. Good Boys

Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.7

20191h 30min

United States

Director: Gene Stupnitsky

Getting ready for their first grown-up party, three friends try to get alcohol and finally learn how to kiss. As they attempt to pull off their plan, they tumble into a string of funny and dangerous adventures—and have to clean up the mess before their parents find out.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Bullying and resilience, Coming of age tension, Curiosity and consequences, Peer pressure and risk, Privacy vs exploration

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Otherhood

1980. Otherhood

Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.1

20191h 40min

United States

Director: Cindy Chupack

Feeling forgotten on Mother's Day, three best friends leave the suburbs and drive to New York City to surprise their adult sons.

Themes

Intergenerational recognition pressure, Parental boundaries redefined, Mothers seeking presence, Donor family revelations, Adult children relationships, Mending through disclosure

Available on

Netflix
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