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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.

Poms

2011. Poms

Comedy Drama Ensemble Comedy Family Drama
6.1

20191h 31min

Canada, United Kingdom

Director: Zara Hayes

After moving to a retirement community, loner Martha eventually befriends her fun-loving neighbor, Sheryl, and forms a cheerleading club for young-at-heart seniors, though they face roadblocks along the way.

Themes

Aging with purpose, Intergenerational tension and support, Fear of death and courage, Elder empowerment through activity, Resilience in later life, Community belonging through clubs

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Amazon Video
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The Hustle

2012. The Hustle

Comedy Crime Satire Con Artist Crime
5.5

20191h 34min

Spain, United States

Director: Chris Addison

Two female scam artists, one low rent and the other high class, compete to swindle a naïve tech prodigy out of his fortune. A remake of the 1988 comedy "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels."

Themes

"movie: the hustle. genres: comedy, Crime, Comedy, Crime main themes: bet, Competition, Affectation, Bet, Competition, Affectation full keywords list: bet, Competition, Affectation, Con artist, Swindler, Remake, Aftercreditsstinger, Con woman, Candid, Satirical, Appreciative, Awestruck, Celebratory, Cheerful, Cliché, Enthusiastic, Euphoric, Mocking, Optimistic. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of trust and betrayal in relationships, Highlighting how love can complicate even the most calculated schemes. it also critiques the superficiality of wealth and status, Suggesting that true connection transcends material gain."

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The Last Summer

2013. The Last Summer

Romance Comedy Coming-of-Age Romance
5.6

20191h 49min

United States

Director: William Bindley

Standing on the precipice of adulthood, a group of friends navigate new relationships, while reexamining others, during their final summer before college.

Themes

"movie: the last summer. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: chicago, Illinois, Romcom, Teen movie, Chicago, Illinois, Romcom, Teen movie full keywords list: chicago, Illinois, Romcom, Teen movie, Summer, Graduate. concept analysis: the film explores the challenges of transitioning into adulthood and the complexities of relationships during a pivotal life stage. it highlights the importance of self-discovery and the bittersweet nature of letting go as friends prepare for new beginnings."

Available on

Netflix
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Long Shot

2014. Long Shot

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.8

20192h 5min

United States

Director: Jonathan Levine

Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.

Themes

Class differences, Public image pressure, Media influence on politics, Power vs loyalty, Romantic life under scrutiny, Leadership gender expectations

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Inseparable Bros

2015. Inseparable Bros

Comedy Drama
7.2

20191h 54min

Director: Yook Sang-hyo

Se-ha who is physically handicapped and Dong-gu who is mentally handicapped are not their own brothers. But while living 20 years together, the two became indispensable to each other. One day, the mother of Dong-gu suddenly visits him and acts as his guardian.


UglyDolls

2016. UglyDolls

Animation Music Family Comedy Family Animation
5.1

20191h 28min

Canada, China

Director: Kelly Asbury

In the adorably different town of Uglyville, weirdness is celebrated, strangeness is special and beauty is embraced as more than meets the eye. After traveling to the other side of a mountain, Moxy and her UglyDoll friends discover Perfection -- a town where more conventional dolls receive training before entering the real world to find the love of a child.

Themes

"movie: uglydolls. genres: animation, Music, Family, Comedy, Animation, Music, Family, Comedy main themes: musical, Based on toy, Self image, Musical, Based on toy, Self image full keywords list: musical, Based on toy, Self image, Imperfection. concept analysis: the film posits that worth is defined by empathy and authenticity rather than polished appearances or gatekept standards. it interrogates perfectionism and celebrates collective acceptance, Arguing that community and compassion create access to belonging."

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Blow the Man Down

2017. Blow the Man Down

Drama Mystery Comedy Cozy Mystery Family Drama
6.4

20191h 30min

United States

Director: Bridget Savage Cole

While grieving for the loss of their mother, the Connolly sisters suddenly find they have a crime to cover up, leading them deep into the underbelly of their salty Maine fishing village.

Themes

Moral compromise, Family loyalty under pressure, Gendered power dynamics, Small-town corruption, Community complicity, Crime concealment

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Come to Daddy

2018. Come to Daddy

Comedy Horror Mystery Thriller Dark Comedy
6.0

20191h 36min

Ireland, Canada

Director: Ant Timpson

After receiving a cryptic letter from his estranged father, Norval travels to his dad’s oceanfront home for what he hopes will be a positive experience. If only he’d known the dark truth about his old man beforehand.

Themes

Estranged father dynamics, Beach house threat, Crossbow menace, Isolated house pressure, Father son reunion tension, Torture as leverage

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Someone Great

2019. Someone Great

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.2

20191h 32min

United States

Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

An aspiring music journalist lands her dream job and is about to move to San Francisco when her boyfriend of nine years decides to call it quits. To nurse her broken heart, she and her two best friends spend one outrageous last adventure in New York City.

Themes

Female friendship under pressure, Career vs personal life, Heartbreak recovery through adventure, Commitment anxiety and growth, Urban social dynamics, Pursuit of closure

Available on

Netflix
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Wild Rose

2020. Wild Rose

Music Comedy Drama Narrative Musical Coming-of-Age Drama
7.1

20191h 41min

Canada, United Kingdom

Director: Tom Harper

A young Scottish singer, Rose-Lynn Harlan, dreams of making it as a country artist in Nashville after being released from prison.

Themes

Family vs ambition, Stigma of conviction, Local roots vs distant dreams, Economic precarity of artists, Motherhood and career, Support networks and resilience

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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