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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.

The Holiday Calendar

2081. The Holiday Calendar

Romance Comedy Family Romantic Comedy Christmas Family
5.7

20181h 34min

United States

Director: Bradley Walsh

A talented photographer stuck in a dead-end job inherits an antique Advent calendar that may be predicting the future -- and pointing her toward love.

Themes

"movie: the holiday calendar. genres: romance, Comedy, Family, Romance, Comedy, Family main themes: photographer, Holiday, Charity, Photographer, Holiday, Charity full keywords list: photographer, Holiday, Charity, Romance, Friends in love, Christmas, Christmas calendar, Travel blog. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of self-discovery and the importance of recognizing true love amidst life's distractions. it highlights how unexpected events can lead to personal growth and the realization of one's desires."

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25 km/h

2082. 25 km/h

Comedy Drama Adventure Family Road Trip Family
7.2

20181h 56min

Germany, United States

Director: Markus Goller

A road movie about two very different brothers who have not seen each other for 20 years: city manager Christian and cabinetmaker Georg, who never left their hometown and took care of their father until his passing. After their fathers funeral, the brothers decide on a whim, and with some help from the alcohol, to fulfil their old dream: travel trough Germany together on their mopeds.

Themes

Familial estrangement, Nostalgia versus obligation, Practical constraint, Road-trip bonding, Childhood planning, Care and loss

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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Amazon Video
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Intimate Strangers

2083. Intimate Strangers

Drama Comedy
6.9

20181h 55min

Director: JQ Lee

A group of people meet for the first time in a long time and play a game that reveals each other's secrets.


Slaughterhouse Rulez

2084. Slaughterhouse Rulez

Action Comedy Fantasy Horror Parody
5.3

20181h 44min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Crispian Mills

An illustrious British boarding school becomes a bloody battleground when a mysterious sinkhole appears at a nearby fracking site unleashing unspeakable horror.

Themes

"movie: slaughterhouse rulez. genres: action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror main themes: countryside, England, Boarding school, Countryside, England, Boarding school full keywords list: countryside, England, Boarding school, Roommates, Fracking, Social elite. concept analysis: the film explores the consequences of unchecked ambition and the ethical dilemmas surrounding technological exploitation. it serves as a commentary on the fragility of safety and the hidden horrors that can emerge from the pursuit of profit."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Nobody's Fool

2085. Nobody's Fool

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.0

20181h 50min

United States

Director: Tyler Perry

After serving five years in prison, wild child Tanya looks to her buttoned-up, by-the-book sister Danica to help her get back on her feet. The feisty ex-con becomes suspicious and concerned when Danica tells her that she's in a long-distance, online relationship with a mysterious man she's never seen. As the polar opposites start to collide, Tanya soon discovers that her sibling's picture-perfect life may not be what it seems.

Themes

"movie: nobody's fool. genres: comedy, Romance, Comedy, Romance main themes: depression, Romcom, Coffee shop, Depression, Romcom, Coffee shop full keywords list: depression, Romcom, Coffee shop, Relationship problems, Parole, Tv show in film, Single father, Recovering addict, Ex-con, Opposites, Advertising agency, Parolee, Alcoholics anonymous, Wealth differences, Admirer, Online relationship, Requirements, Sister sister relationship, Black cinema, Social prejudice, Catfish, Business owner, Wishlist. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of familial bonds and the search for authentic connections in a digital age. it highlights the importance of self-acceptance and the courage to confront the truth about love and relationships."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Princess Switch

2086. The Princess Switch

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.1

20181h 41min

United States

Director: Mike Rohl

When a down-to-earth Chicago baker and a soon-to-be princess discover they look like twins, they hatch a Christmastime plan to trade places.

Themes

Deception through disguise, Public scrutiny, Class expectations, Role swapping, Longing for normalcy, Romance across social boundaries

Available on

Netflix
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mid90s

2087. mid90s

Drama Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama Awkward Comedy
7.4

20181h 26min

United States

Director: Jonah Hill

In 1990s Los Angeles, a 13-year-old spends his summer navigating between a troubled home life and a crew of new friends he meets at a skate shop.

Themes

Dysfunctional family dynamics, Coming of age under pressure, Peer influence and risk, Queer themes in youth, Toxic masculinity in adolescence, Belonging and fitting in

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Can You Ever Forgive Me?

2088. Can You Ever Forgive Me?

Drama Crime Comedy History Con Artist Crime
7.1

20181h 46min

United States

Director: Marielle Heller

When a bestselling celebrity biographer is no longer able to get published because she has fallen out of step with current tastes, she turns her art form to deception.

Themes

Economic precarity, Risk and consequence, Gendered power dynamics, Forgery and authenticity, Deception ethics, Reputation vs reality

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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How About Adolf?

2089. How About Adolf?

Comedy Dark Comedy
7.0

20181h 31min

Germany

Director: Sönke Wortmann

The family dinner at Stephan and Elisabeth could have been wonderful. But when Thomas announces that he and his pregnant girlfriend Anna are going to call their son Adolf, the hosts and the family friend René are stuck in the throat.

Themes

Reputation under scrutiny, Social norms pressure, Provocation as social test, Family dinner conflict, Generational expectation clash, Public offense risk

Available on

Kanopy
Tubi TV
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Nothing to Hide

2090. Nothing to Hide

Drama Comedy Satire Relationship Drama
6.8

20181h 33min

Belgium, France

Director: Fred Cavayé

To spice up a dinner party, old friends agree to share every private message that pops up on their phones -- with disastrous results.

Themes

Trust under scrutiny, Group dynamics under pressure, Deception within friendship, Privacy erosion, Social contract fragility, Private boundaries exposed

Available on

Netflix
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