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Parody movies

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

See How They Run

31. See How They Run

Mystery Comedy Crime Whodunit Parody
6.5

20221h 39min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Tom George

Plans to adapt a popular play for the screen suddenly fall apart after the murder of a key member of the film crew. A seasoned Inspector Stoppard and his young assistant, Constable Stalker, take on the investigation.

Themes

Ambition versus ethics, Power dynamics in collaboration, Blackmail and leverage, Deception under scrutiny, Theater backstage pressure, Performance and spectacle

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Rosaline

32. Rosaline

Romance Drama Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
6.5

20221h 37min

United States

Director: Karen Maine

Left heartbroken after Romeo begins to pursue her cousin Juliet, Rosaline schemes to foil the famous romance and win back her guy in this comedic twist of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.

Themes

Deception and misdirection, Love triangle dynamics, Family feud tensions, Reputation and social pressure, Secret schemes and alliances, Loyalty vs manipulation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Castaway on the Moon

33. 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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Game Night

34. Game Night

Mystery Comedy Crime Whodunit Parody
6.9

20181h 40min

United States

Director: John Francis Daley

One day, a group of friends who regularly get together for late-night game sessions gets pulled into a real investigation when, during their latest game, real criminals kidnap one of their brothers.

Themes

Group dynamics under pressure, Jealousy of success, Trust and betrayal tensions, Social status and rivalry, Deception in social games, Risk and consequence in entertainment

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Zombieland: Double Tap

35. Zombieland: Double Tap

Horror Comedy Zombie Horror Parody
6.7

20191h 39min

United States

Director: Ruben Fleischer

Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.

Themes

Leadership under pressure, Survival under threat, Fragile makeshift family, Humor amid horror, Improvisation and resourcefulness, Alliances vs rival factions

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Hundred-Foot Journey

36. The Hundred-Foot Journey

Drama Comedy Family Drama Parody
7.3

20142h 2min

India, United States

Director: Lasse Hallström

A story centered around an Indian family who moves to France and opens a restaurant across the street from a Michelin-starred French restaurant.

Themes

Cultural integration under pressure, Family resilience through migration, Fusion cuisine as identity, Intercultural mentorship and learning, Loneliness amid success, Competition and rivalry dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

37. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Action Adventure Epic
6.9

20171h 59min

United States

Director: Jake Kasdan

Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!

Themes

Video game quest, Zoologist teamwork, Explorer perspective, Detention catalyst, Cartographer adaptation, Group survival dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Sonic the Hedgehog

38. Sonic the Hedgehog

Action Science Fiction Comedy Family Superhero Action
6.5

20201h 39min

Japan, United States

Director: Jeff Fowler

Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog embraces his new home on Earth. That is, until Sonic sparks the attention of super-uncool evil genius Dr. Robotnik. Now it’s super-villain vs. super-sonic in an all-out race across the globe to stop Robotnik from using Sonic’s unique power for world domination.

Themes

Teamwork under pressure, Belonging through friendship, Pursuit of power and domination, Responsibility and guardianship, Adaptation to unfamiliar world, Deception and mislabeling

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Two small-town singers chase their pop star dreams at a global music competition, where high stakes, scheming rivals and onstage mishaps test their bond.

Themes

Partnership under strain, Rivalry and alliance, Competition pressure, Authenticity vs spectacle, Small-town dreamers, Performance perseverance

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Unpregnant

40. Unpregnant

Drama Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama Parody
6.5

20201h 44min

United States

Director: Rachel Lee Goldenberg

A 17-year old Missouri teen discovers she has gotten pregnant, a development that threatens to end her dreams of matriculating at an Ivy League college, and the career that could follow.

Themes

Teen pregnancy consequences, Autonomy vs dependence, Family expectations and support, Friendship loyalty conflict, Abortion access and choices, Identity and sexuality exploration

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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