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Satire movies

Sharp comedy that targets society, politics, media, or workplace culture with irony and pointed exaggeration.

Bo Burnham: Inside

1. Bo Burnham: Inside

Comedy Drama Satire
8.6
20211h 28min

Overview

Stuck in COVID-19 lockdown, US comedian and musician Bo Burnham attempts to stay sane and happy by writing, shooting and performing a one-man comedy special.

Themes

Internet culture satire, Quarantine pressures, One-man confinement, Media spectacle critique, Performance under surveillance, Mental health under strain

Available on

Netflix
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Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn

2. Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn

Comedy Drama Satire Professional Drama
6.5
20211h 46min

Overview

Emi, a school teacher, finds her career and reputation under threat after a personal sex tape is leaked on the Internet. Forced to meet the parents demanding her dismissal, Emi refuses to surrender to their pressure.

Themes

Gendered double standards, Privacy vs exposure, Cancel culture pressures, Public reputation under siege, Institutional scrutiny, National conservatism critique

Available on

Apple TV
The Roku Channel
Kanopy
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Death to 2020

3. Death to 2020

Comedy Satire
6.8
20201h 11min

Overview

2020: A year so [insert adjective of choice here], even the creators of Black Mirror couldn't make it up… but that doesn't mean they don't have a little something to add. This comedy event that tells the story of the dreadful year that was — and perhaps still is? The documentary-style special weaves together some of the world's most (fictitious) renowned voices with real-life archival footage.

Themes

Political polarization, Misinformation dynamics, Public health uncertainty, Institutional trust erosion, Media satire critique, Democratic process scrutiny

Available on

Netflix
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Rose Island

4. Rose Island

Comedy Adventure Satire Maritime Adventure
7.0
20202h

Overview

In 1968, engineer Giorgio Rosa established the independent state called "The Isle of Roses" off the coast of Rimini, built on a platform outside the territorial waters, with Esperanto as the official language. The Italian authorities did not take it well because the micronation was seen as an expedient to not pay taxes on the revenues obtained thanks to the arrival of numerous tourists and curious people.

Themes

Pursuit of recognition, Government pressure, Political independence, Seasteading experiments, Tourism as leverage, Unofficial sovereignty

Available on

Netflix
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The Prom

5. The Prom

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Satire
5.9
20202h 11min

Overview

After the PTA of a conservative high school in Indiana bans same-sex couples from attending the annual prom, a gang of flamboyant Broadway stars try to boost their image by showing up to support two lesbian students.

Themes

"movie: the prom. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: musical, Bullying, Based on play or musical, Musical, Bullying, Based on play or musical full keywords list: musical, Bullying, Based on play or musical, Romance, Prom, Religion, Religious hypocrisy, Lgbt, Lgbt teen, Teenage romance, Self absorption, Gay theme, Romantic dramedy. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of acceptance and the struggle for identity in the face of societal prejudice. it highlights the importance of community support and the transformative power of love and self-acceptance."

Available on

Netflix
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The Comeback Trail

6. The Comeback Trail

Comedy Crime Satire Con Artist Crime
5.7
20201h 44min

Overview

Two movie producers who owe money to the mob set up their aging movie star for an insurance scam to try and save themselves. But they wind up getting more than they ever imagined.

Themes

"movie: the comeback trail. genres: comedy, Crime, Comedy, Crime main themes: insurance fraud, Mafia, Debt, Insurance fraud, Mafia, Debt full keywords list: insurance fraud, Mafia, Debt, Aging actor, Money problems, Movie producer. concept analysis: the film explores the lengths to which individuals will go to escape their failures and the moral ambiguity of the entertainment industry. it presents a commentary on redemption and the transformative power of creativity, Even in the face of unethical choices."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

7. Borat Subsequent Moviefilm

Comedy Satire
6.6
20201h 36min

Overview

14 years after making a film about his journey across the USA, Borat risks life and limb when he returns to the United States with his young daughter, and reveals more about the culture, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the political elections.

Themes

Satire as social critique, Patriotism under scrutiny, Cultural clash and gender norms, Political spectacle and media, Misogyny and reform pressure

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Irresistible

8. Irresistible

Comedy Drama Political Drama Satire
6.3
20201h 42min

Overview

A Democratic political consultant helps a retired Marine colonel run for mayor in a small, conservative Wisconsin town.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Leadership under scrutiny, Rural urban divide, Satirical political critique, Grassroots fundraising pressure, Local political maneuvering

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Rising High

9. Rising High

Comedy Drama Satire Professional Drama
6.0
20201h 34min

Overview

Charting the rise and fall of three corrupt real estate agents who accumulate absurd wealth in no time but fall into a vortex of fraud, greed and drugs.

Themes

Ambition and consequences, Greed and rapid wealth, Fraud and deception, Drug involvement and excess, Risk and instability in markets, Power and money dynamics

Available on

Netflix
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Misbehaviour

10. Misbehaviour

Drama History Comedy Historical Drama Satire
6.4
20201h 47min

Overview

A group of women involved in the Women's Liberation Movement hatched a plan to invade the stage and disrupt the live broadcast at the 1970 Miss World competition in London, resulting in overnight fame for the newly-formed organization. When the show resumed, the results caused an uproar and turned the Western ideal of beauty on its head.

Themes

Beauty contest disruption, Women's liberation movement, Student protest, Feminist activist, Intersectionality tensions, Women's rights discourse

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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