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

241. Shaun of the Dead
Horror Comedy Zombie Horror Parody2004•1h 39min
United Kingdom
Director: Edgar Wright
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Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threatened when the dead return to life and make strenuous attempts to snack on ordinary Londoners.
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242. Ella Enchanted
Family Fantasy Comedy Quest Fantasy Holiday Family2004•1h 36min
Ireland, United Kingdom
Director: Tommy O'Haver
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Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.
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243. The Chorus
Drama History Comedy Historical Drama Parody2004•1h 37min
France, Switzerland
Director: Christophe Barratier
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In 1940s France, a new teacher at a school for disruptive boys gives hope and inspiration.
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244. Bride & Prejudice
Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody2004•1h 52min
Belgium, France
Director: Gurinder Chadha
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Mrs. Bakshi is eager to find suitors for her four unmarried daughters when a family friend introduces them to handsome American Will Darcy. A Bollywood-style modern adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel.
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245. A Touch of Spice
Comedy Drama Family Drama Parody2003•1h 48min
Greece, Türkiye
Director: Tasos Boulmetis
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"A Touch of Spice" is a story about Fanis, a young Greek boy growing up in Istanbul, whose grandfather, a culinary philosopher and mentor, teaches him that both food and life require a little salt to give them flavor. They both require... A Touch of Spice. Fanis grows up to become an excellent cook and uses his cooking skills to spice up the lives of those around him. 35 years later he leaves Athens and travels back to his birthplace of Istanbul to reunite with his grandfather and his first love. He travels back only to realize that he forgot to put a little bit of spice in his own life.
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246. Love Me If You Dare
Drama Comedy Romance Bittersweet Romance Parody2003•1h 33min
Belgium, France
Director: Yann Samuell
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As adults, best friends Julien and Sophie continue the odd game they started as children -- a fearless competition to outdo one another with daring and outrageous stunts. While they often act out to relieve one another's pain, their game might be a way to avoid the fact that they are truly meant for one another.
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247. The Triplets of Belleville
Animation Comedy Drama Family Family Animation2003•1h 20min
France, Belgium
Director: Sylvain Chomet
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When her grandson is kidnapped during the Tour de France, Madame Souza and her beloved pooch Bruno team up with the Belleville Sisters—an aged song-and-dance team from the days of Fred Astaire—to rescue him.
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248. Bruce Almighty
Fantasy Comedy Parody Supernatural Fantasy2003•1h 41min
United States
Director: Tom Shadyac
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Bruce Nolan toils as a "human interest" television reporter in Buffalo, NY, but despite his high ratings and the love of his beautiful girlfriend, Bruce remains unfulfilled. At the end of the worst day in his life, he angrily ridicules God — and the Almighty responds, endowing Bruce with all of His divine powers.
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249. Down with Love
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody2003•1h 42min
United States, Germany
Director: Peyton Reed
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In 1962 New York City, love blossoms between a playboy journalist and a feminist advice author.
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250. Johnny English
Adventure Action Comedy Spy Action Parody2003•1h 27min
United Kingdom
Director: Peter Howitt
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A lowly pencil pusher working for MI7, Johnny English is suddenly promoted to super spy after Agent One is assassinated and every other agent is blown up at his funeral. When a billionaire entrepreneur sponsors the exhibition of the Crown Jewels—and the valuable gems disappear on the opening night and on English's watch—the newly-designated agent must jump into action to find the thief and recover the missing gems.