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Parody movies

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

The Mexican

271. The Mexican

Action Comedy Crime Romance Parody
6.1

20012h 3min

United States

Director: Gore Verbinski

Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Hostage dynamics, Betrayal and manipulation, Debt and coercion, Crime and consequence, Risk and pursuit

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Super Troopers

272. Super Troopers

Comedy Crime Mystery Parody Narcotics Crime
7.0

20011h 43min

United States

Director: Jay Chandrasekhar

Five bored, occasionally high and always ineffective Vermont state troopers must prove their worth to the governor or lose their jobs. After stumbling on a drug ring, they plan to make a bust, but a rival police force is out to steal the glory.

Themes

Loyalty vs ambition, Police corruption, Bureaucratic pressure, Agency rivalry, Misused power, Betrayal by allies

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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The Emperor's New Groove

273. The Emperor's New Groove

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
7.4

20001h 18min

United States

Director: Mark Dindal

Emperor Kuzco is turned into a llama by his ex-administrator Yzma, and must now regain his throne and his human form with the help of Pacha, a gentle llama herder.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Power and control, Deception and reversal, Arrogant leadership, Humility through exile, Teamwork across differences

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders

274. Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders

Animation Family Comedy Mystery Science Fiction
6.8

20001h 14min

United States

Director: Jim Stenstrum

A cosmic case of flying saucers, intergalactic intrigue and out-of-this-world romance launches Scooby-Doo! and the Mystery Inc., Gang into their most unearthly adventure ever.

Themes

Deception and disguise, Loyalty under pressure, Secrecy and concealment, Pursuit of wealth, Science versus authority, Misdirection and manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Scary Movie

275. Scary Movie

Comedy Parody
6.3

20001h 28min

United States

Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans

A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up and the laughs pile on, none of your favorite scary movies escape the razor-sharp satire of this outrageously funny parody!

Themes

Trust under pressure, Deception and masks, Media spectacle, Teen group danger, Horror parody, Parodic violence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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High Fidelity

276. High Fidelity

Drama Comedy Romance Music Romantic Comedy
7.4

20001h 53min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Stephen Frears

After his long-time girlfriend dumps him, a thirty-year-old record store owner seeks to understand why he is unlucky in love while recounting his "top five breakups of all time".

Themes

Insecurity in relationships, Fear of commitment, Deception in relationships, Top five fixation, Artistic identity vs romance, Music culture influence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Whole Nine Yards

277. The Whole Nine Yards

Comedy Crime Parody Organized Crime
6.7

20001h 38min

United States

Director: Jonathan Lynn

After a mobster agrees to cooperate with an FBI investigation in order to stay out of prison, he's relocated by the authorities to a life of suburban anonymity as part of a witness protection program. It's not long before a couple of his new neighbours figure out his true identity and come knocking to see if he'd be up for one more hit—suburban style.

Themes

Deception in relationships, Witness protection strain, Money-driven manipulation, Loyalty vs survival, Suburban disguise, Crime and family ties

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Men in Black

278. Men in Black

Action Adventure Comedy Science Fiction Buddy Action
7.3

19971h 38min

United States

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth: the Men in Black. Agent K and new recruit Agent J find themselves in the middle of a deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist who has arrived on Earth to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies.

Themes

Deception through disguise, Hidden rivalries, Duty and transformation, Agency under threat, Interstellar diplomacy, Technological supremacy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

279. Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood

Comedy Crime Parody
6.5

19961h 29min

United States

Director: Paris Barclay

When Ashtray moves to South Central L.A. to live with his father (who appears to be the same age he is) and grandmother (who likes to talk tough and smoke reefer), he falls in with his gang-banging cousin Loc Dog, who along with the requisite pistols and Uzi carries a thermo-nuclear warhead for self-defense. Will Ashtray be able to keep living the straight life?

Themes

Gang loyalty and conflict, Urban survival under pressure, Parenthood and responsibility under strain, Humor as social satire, Masculinity and bravado, Racial and social satire

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Clueless

280. Clueless

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
6.9

19951h 37min

United States

Director: Amy Heckerling

A popular high school girl from a wealthy family loves to meddle in other people’s lives. After she and her friends successfully set two teachers up, she takes on an even tougher challenge—turning a new, awkward classmate into the school’s next star.

Themes

Wealth-based status, Makeover as social currency, Authenticity vs performative actions, Coming-of-age tension, Friendship versus popularity, Romance and self-discovery

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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