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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.

Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

2091. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween

Comedy Fantasy Horror Family Supernatural Horror
5.6

20181h 30min

United States

Director: Ari Sandel

Be careful what you wish for. With their after school junk business, best friends Sonny and Sam hope to find treasure in other people’s trash. But when cleaning out the old Stine house, they open a locked book that frees a supernatural nightmare – Slappy! Now, with the help of Sonny’s sister Sarah, they’re in a race against time to get the sinister dummy and all the creatures he’s brought to life back into the pages before he unleashes total pandemonium!

Themes

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Private Life

2092. Private Life

Drama Comedy Relationship Drama
7.2

20182h 4min

United States

Director: Tamara Jenkins

Richard and Rachel, a couple in the throes of infertility, try to maintain their marriage as they descend deeper and deeper into the insular world of assisted reproduction and domestic adoption.

Themes

Family dynamics under pressure, Infertility and marriage strain, Medical and adoption pathways, Pursuit of parenthood vs finance, Donor egg ethics, Hope and disappointment cycles

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The Old Man & the Gun

2093. The Old Man & the Gun

Comedy Crime Drama Heist Psychological Drama
6.7

20181h 34min

United States

Director: David Lowery

The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.

Themes

Media spectacle, Assumed identity, Aging criminal allure, Nonviolent heists, Family questions, Affection beyond crime

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Night School

2094. Night School

Comedy Workplace Comedy
5.6

20181h 51min

United States, China

Director: Malcolm D. Lee

Teddy Walker is a successful salesman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally blows up his place of employment. Forced to attend night school to get his GED, Teddy soon finds himself dealing with a group of misfit students, his former high school nemesis and a feisty teacher who doesn't think he's too bright.

Themes

"movie: night school. genres: comedy, Comedy main themes: baseball bat, Exam, Car crash, Baseball bat, Exam, Car crash full keywords list: baseball bat, Exam, Car crash, Dyslexia, Teacher, Prom, Learning disability, Night school, High school drop out, Boxing ring. concept analysis: the film explores the theme of resilience in the face of adversity, Emphasizing the importance of second chances and personal growth. it highlights how support from others can help individuals overcome their limitations and achieve their goals."

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Nappily Ever After

2095. Nappily Ever After

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.4

20181h 40min

United States

Director: Haifaa al-Mansour

After an accident at the hair salon, Violet realizes she's not living life to the fullest. A soulful barber helps her put the pieces back together.

Themes

Body image pressure, Transformation and empowerment, Authenticity vs appearance, Professional identity vs personal growth, Parental expectations and control, Diversity in advertising

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Assassination Nation

2096. Assassination Nation

Thriller Horror Comedy Computer Threat Thriller Psychological Horror
6.0

20181h 48min

Canada, United States

Director: Sam Levinson

After an anonymous hacker begins leaking the private data of thousands living in a small American town, the townspeople spiral into madness, with four high school seniors at the center of the maelstrom.

Themes

Mass hysteria through media, Information leak fuels mob, Social media manipulation, Witch hunt mentality, Toxic masculinity backlash, Generation z mob dynamics

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Smallfoot

2097. Smallfoot

Family Comedy Adventure Animation Family Animation
6.6

20181h 36min

United States

Director: Karey Kirkpatrick

A bright young yeti finds something he thought didn't exist—a human. News of this “smallfoot” throws the simple yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village.

Themes

Deception and trust, Fear of the unknown, Tradition vs change, Belonging and acceptance, Media spectacle vs reality, Cross cultural communication

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The Sisters Brothers

2098. The Sisters Brothers

Western Drama Comedy Revisionist Western Historical Drama
6.9

20182h 1min

France, Spain

Director: Jacques Audiard

Oregon, 1851. Hermann Kermit Warm, a chemist and aspiring gold prospector, keeps a profitable secret that the Commodore wants to know, so he sends the Sisters brothers, two notorious assassins, to capture him on his way to California.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Betrayal and deception, Wealth and violence, Power dynamics and alliance, Frontier survival ethics

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The House with a Clock in Its Walls

2099. The House with a Clock in Its Walls

Comedy Fantasy Family Horror Mystery
6.1

20181h 45min

India, United States

Director: Eli Roth

When ten-year-old Lewis is suddenly orphaned, he is sent to live with his Uncle Jonathan in a creaky (and creepy) old mansion with a mysterious ticking noise that emanates from the walls. Upon discovering that his uncle is a warlock, Lewis begins learning magic, but when he rebelliously resurrects an evil warlock he must find the secret of the house and save the world from destruction.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Power and responsibility, Deception and impersonation, Secrets within walls, Family rebuilding after loss, Magic as mentorship

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A Simple Favor

2100. A Simple Favor

Thriller Comedy Mystery Investigation Suspense Investigation Mystery
6.7

20181h 57min

Canada, United States

Director: Paul Feig

Stephanie just wants to help find her missing friend—one favor, one flyer, one little vlog update. But the more she digs into Emily’s lies, the more her videos, her friendships, even her bed get tangled in Emily’s secrets… until finding the truth becomes the only thing she has left.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trust and betrayal, Female friendship under pressure, Class status and illusion, Hidden family legacy, Crime and media spectacle

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