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Parody movies

Comedy that spoofs a genre or style, exaggerating familiar clichés and references for laughs.

A Town Called Panic

191. A Town Called Panic

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
7.4

20091h 14min

Belgium, France

Director: Stéphane Aubier

Cowboy and Indian's only wish was to come up with a brilliant idea for Mr Horse's birthday, but when their plan ends up in utter disaster, they'll need to travel the world and back to make things right again.

Themes

Technology versus nature, Family cooperation under pressure, Trust among unlikely allies, Creative improvisation under chaos, Belonging and integration, Miscommunication leading to surprise

Available on

Kanopy
OVID
Plex
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Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

192. Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Adventure Fantasy Action Comedy Family
6.0

20091h 45min

United States

Director: Shawn Levy

Hapless museum night watchman Larry Daley must help his living, breathing exhibit friends out of a pickle now that they've been transferred to the archives at the Smithsonian Institution. Larry's (mis)adventures this time include close encounters with Amelia Earhart, Abe Lincoln and Ivan the Terrible.

Themes

Power versus preservation, Archive relocation pressure, Living exhibits agency, Romance amid chaos, Trust among allies, Humor under pressure

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Castaway on the Moon

193. Castaway on the Moon

Drama Comedy Romance Bittersweet Romance Relationship Drama
8.0

20091h 59min

South Korea

Director: Lee Hae-jun

Mr. Kim is jobless, lost in debt and has been dumped by his girlfriend. He decides to end it all by jumping into the Han River – only to find himself washed up on a small, mid-river island. He soon abandons thoughts of suicide or rescue and begins a new life as a castaway. His antics catch the attention of a young woman whose apartment overlooks the river. Her discovery changes both their lives.

Themes

Isolation and longing, Urban alienation, Debt and escape, Improvised communication, Accidental companionship, Resilience through improvisation

Available on

The Roku Channel
Tubi TV
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OSS 117: Lost in Rio

194. OSS 117: Lost in Rio

Crime Action Comedy Spy Action Parody
6.8

20091h 40min

France

Director: Michel Hazanavicius

In 1967, OSS 117 is sent to Brazil in order to retrieve a microfilm list of French Nazi sympathizers, only to once again unknowingly set foot into a bigger international intrigue.

Themes

Power and authority, Hippie counterculture, Prejudice under pressure, Gender role disruption, Secret agent tension, Cultural clash with humor

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Crows Zero II

195. Crows Zero II

Action Adventure Crime Comedy Martial Arts Action
7.2

20092h 13min

Japan

Director: Takashi Miike

Genji and his victorious G.P.S. alliance find themselves facing down a new challenge by the students of Hosen Academy, feared by everyone as 'The Army of Killers.' The two schools, in fact, have a history of bad blood between them. And the simmering embers of hatred are about to flare up again, burning away any last remnants of the truce they had so rigorously observed until now.

Themes

Rivalry between schools, Gang codes under pressure, Friendship tested by violence, Ambition and status pursuit, Destructive loyalty, Power struggles and truces

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Filmin
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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City Island

196. City Island

Drama Comedy Family Drama Parody
7.3

20091h 44min

United States

Director: Raymond De Felitta

The Rizzos, a family who doesn't share their habits, aspirations, and careers with one another, find their delicate web of lies disturbed by the arrival of a young ex-con brought home by Vince, the patriarch of the family, who is a corrections officer in real life, and a hopeful actor in private.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Marital dissatisfaction, Economic pressure, Role conflict, Family deception, Secret ambitions

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

197. Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Animation Comedy Science Fiction Adult Animation Parody
7.3

20091h 30min

United States

Director: Peter Avanzino

Leela becomes an outlaw when she and a group of ecologically-minded feminists attempt to save an asteroid of primitive life forms and the Violet Dwarf star from being destroyed, while Fry joins a secret society and attempts to stop a mysterious species known as the "Dark Ones" from destroying all life in the universe.

Themes

Collective action under pressure, Environmental activism vs development, Secret societies and telepathy, Preservation of endangered life, Private ambition vs ecology, Mind-reading power vs privacy


Confessions of a Shopaholic

198. Confessions of a Shopaholic

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
5.9

20091h 44min

United States

Director: P.J. Hogan

In the glamorous world of New York City, Rebecca Bloomwood is a fun-loving girl who is really good at shopping – a little too good, perhaps. She dreams of working for her favorite fashion magazine, but can't quite get her foot in the door – until ironically, she snags a job as an advice columnist for a financial magazine published by the same company.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Appearance vs authenticity, Professional ambition and integrity, Consumer culture and debt, Debt-driven reputation management, Impulse control and accountability

Available on

Netflix
Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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A.R.O.G

199. A.R.O.G

Science Fiction Fantasy Comedy Time Travel Sci-Fi Parody
7.4

20082h 7min

Türkiye

Director: Ali Taner Baltacı

Commander Logar fools Arif and sends him 1.000.000 years back in the time. He must civilize people from past to reach today.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Collaboration under pressure, Oppression and resistance, Adaptation under threat, Competition and ritual, Technology versus tradition

Available on

Amazon Video
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Bolt

200. Bolt

Animation Family Adventure Comedy Family Animation
6.8

20081h 38min

United States

Director: Chris Williams

Bolt is the star of the biggest show in Hollywood. The only problem is, he thinks it's real. After he's accidentally shipped to New York City and separated from Penny, his beloved co-star and owner, Bolt must harness all his "super powers" to find a way home.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Reality vs performance, Displacement and adaptation, Showbiz illusion, Companionship across species, Autonomy vs manipulation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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