Comedy backdrop

Comedy movies

Lighthearted stories designed to make you laugh, ranging from witty satire to hilarious slapstick moments.

Subgenres include: Parody, Satire, Dark Comedy.

Life of the Party

2141. Life of the Party

Comedy Adult Comedy
5.6

20181h 45min

United States

Director: Ben Falcone

When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college... landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who's not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna – now Dee Rock – embraces freedom, fun, and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected.

Themes

Intergenerational bridges, Family vs self, Age and belonging, Financial autonomy, Adulthood reinvention, Female friendship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Terminal

2142. Terminal

Crime Drama Thriller Action Comedy
5.4

20181h 35min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: Vaughn Stein

In the dark heart of a sprawling, anonymous city, two assassins carry out a sinister mission, a teacher battles a fatal illness, and an enigmatic janitor and a curious waitress lead dangerous double lives. Murderous consequences unravel in the dead of night, as their lives intertwine at the hands of a mysterious criminal mastermind who is hell-bent on revenge.

Themes

Surveillance and control, Illness as leverage, Power and disguise, Revenge and deceit, Contract killings, Double lives

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Ajatashatru Lavash Patel has lived all his life in a small Mumbai neighborhood tricking people with street magic and fakir stunts. He sets out on a journey to find his estranged father but instead gets dragged on a never-ending adventure.

Themes

Deception as survival, Longing for home, Cross-cultural encounters, Social mobility constraints, Refugee solidarity and aid, Improvised travel economy

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Tully

2144. Tully

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Family Drama
6.9

20181h 35min

Canada, United States

Director: Jason Reitman

Marlo, a mother of three, including a newborn, is gifted a night nanny by her brother. Hesitant at first, she quickly forms a bond with the thoughtful, surprising, and sometimes challenging nanny named Tully.

Themes

Caregiving under pressure, Parental identity under strain, Sleep deprivation effects, Marital closeness under stress, Boundary negotiation in caregiving, Child behavioral challenges

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City

2145. John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City

Comedy TV Movie Satire
7.9

20181h 5min

United States

Director: Alex Timbers

John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and "SNL," eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.

Themes

Family dynamics, Aging and self-doubt, Education debt burden, Nostalgia vs modernity, Marital trust under scrutiny, Donor culture and philanthropy

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Candy Jar

2146. Candy Jar

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
5.8

20181h 32min

United States

Director: Ben Shelton

Dueling high school debate champs who are at odds on just about everything forge ahead with ambitious plans to get into the colleges of their dreams.

Themes

"movie: candy jar. genres: comedy, Drama, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Romance main themes: high school, Rivalry, Interracial romance, High school, Rivalry, Interracial romance full keywords list: high school, Rivalry, Interracial romance, Teenage romance, Debate team. concept analysis: the film explores the pressures of academic achievement and the impact of parental expectations on youth. it highlights the journey of self-discovery and the importance of genuine connections in overcoming personal and external challenges."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

When their trip to San Lorenzo takes a turn for the worst, Arnold and his classmate’s only hope of getting home is retracing the dangerous path that led to Arnold's parents' disappearance.


Dude

2148. Dude

Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.1

20181h 30min

United States

Director: Olivia Milch

Four best friends negotiate loss and major life changes during the last two weeks of high school.

Themes

Education choices and independence, Loyalty vs personal needs, Consent and power in relationships, Family dynamics and divorce, Grief and coming of age, Friendship under stress

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Super Troopers 2

2149. Super Troopers 2

Comedy Crime Mystery Parody Police Procedural
6.0

20181h 40min

United States

Director: Jay Chandrasekhar

When an international border dispute arises between the U.S. and Canada, the Super Troopers- Mac, Thorny, Foster, Rabbit and Farva, are called in to set up a new Highway Patrol station in the disputed area.

Themes

Border dispute tension, Police department dynamics, Deception and undercover work, Cross-border cultural friction, Humor under pressure, Improvised enforcement, Authority legitimacy debate

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Alex Strangelove

2150. Alex Strangelove

Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.3

20181h 39min

United States

Director: Craig Johnson

Alex Truelove is on a quest to lose his virginity, an event eagerly awaited by his patient girlfriend and cheered on with welcome advice by his rowdy friends. But Alex, a super gregarious dude, is oddly unmotivated. A magical house party throws Alex into the presence of Elliot, a hunky college guy, who pegs Alex as gay and flirts hard. Alex is taken aback but after a series of setbacks on the girlfriend front he takes the plunge and learns some interesting new facts about himself.

Themes

Identity negotiation under social pressure, High school sexuality, Peer influence on desire, Family health anxiety, Coming-of-age choice, Friendship under competition

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.