Buddy Comedy movies

Vibe

Playful Dry Fast-paced Stylish Sun-drenched

Overview

John and his buddy, Jeremy are emotional criminals who know how to use a woman's hopes and dreams for their own carnal gain. Their modus operandi: crashing weddings. Normally, they meet guests who want to toast the romantic day with a random hook-up. But when John meets Claire, he discovers what true love – and heartache – feels like.

Themes

Risk and consequence, Deception in romance, Social manipulation in dating, Longing and disillusionment, Performance vs authenticity

Available on

Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Vibe

Dry Witty Sun-drenched Gritty Vast

Overview

Seasoned adventurer and treasure hunter Dirk Pitt, a former Navy SEAL, sets out for the African desert with his wisecracking buddy Al in search of a confederate ironclad battleship rumored to have vanished long ago, the main draw being the treasure supposedly hidden within the lost vessel. When the daring duo come across Dr. Eva Rojas, a beautiful scientist who is juggling an escape from a warlord and a mission to stop the spread of a powerful plague, their desert expedition begins to heat up.

Themes

Science under pressure, Trust under duress, Resource exploitation, Governance under siege, Power vs responsibility, Survival and loyalty

Available on

Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Vibe

Realistic Tense Steady Intimate Claustrophobic

Overview

After her husband runs off with his secretary, Terry Wolfmeyer is left to fend for herself -- and her four daughters. As she hits rock bottom, Terry finds a friend and drinking buddy in next-door neighbor Denny, a former baseball player. As the two grow closer, and her daughters increasingly rely on Denny, Terry starts to have reservations about where their relationship is headed.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Parental absence, Romance under scrutiny, Family disruption, Drinking as coping, Adult choices vs tradition

Available on

Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Vibe

Playful Bright Tense Fast-paced Witty

Overview

Navy SEAL Shane Wolfe is handed a new assignment: Protect the five Plummer kids from enemies of their recently deceased father -- a government scientist whose top-secret experiment remains hidden in the kids' house.

Themes

Duty to family, Protective guardianship, Unconventional caregiving, Child resilience under threat, Authority under strain, Hidden threats in suburbia

Available on

Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Vibe

Whimsical Fast-paced Witty Energetic Surreal

Overview

There's trouble brewing in Bikini Bottom. Someone has stolen King Neptune's crown, and it looks like Mr. Krab, SpongeBob's boss, is the culprit. Though he's just been passed over for the promotion of his dreams, SpongeBob stands by his boss, and along with his best pal Patrick, sets out on a treacherous mission to Shell City to reclaim the crown and save Mr. Krab's life.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and trust, Pursuit and rescue, Courage over fear, Leadership and ambition, Friendship under trial

Available on

Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Vibe

Playful Heartwarming Whimsical Energetic Buoyant

Overview

Timon the meerkat and Pumbaa the warthog are best pals and the unsung heroes of the African savanna. This prequel to the smash Disney animated adventure takes you back -- way back -- before Simba's adventure began. You'll find out all about Timon and Pumbaa and tag along as they search for the perfect home and attempt to raise a rambunctious lion cub.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Home seeking resilience, Shared philosophy formation, Belonging through friendship, Wise adviser guidance, Humor as resilience

Available on

Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Vibe

Playful Bright Steady Witty Satirical

Overview

Oscar is a small fish whose big aspirations often get him into trouble. Meanwhile, Lenny is a great white shark with a surprising secret that no sea creature would guess: He's a vegetarian. When a lie turns Oscar into an improbable hero and Lenny becomes an outcast, the two form an unlikely friendship.

Themes

Identity via secret love, Vegetarian identity, Threat of death exposure, Anthropomorphism under pressure, Shark in disguise, Woman director influence

Available on

Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Vibe

Tense Intimate Raw Humid Measured

Overview

Tobi and Achim, the pride of the local crew club, have been the best of friends for years and are convinced that nothing will ever stand in the way of their friendship. They look forward to the upcoming summer camp and the crew competition. Then the gay team from Berlin arrives and Tobi is totally confused. The evening before the races begin, the storm that breaks out is more than meteorological.

Themes

Competition vs pride, Identity and acceptance, Peer group dynamics, Lgbt representation under pressure, Unspoken loyalty vs honesty, Camp community tensions

Available on

Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Vibe

Tense Dry Chaotic Witty Satirical

Overview

Two young men get involved with some criminals while trying to free the tycoon they kidnapped.

Themes

Tycoon kidnapping, Two young men deception, Kidnapped hostage chaos, Tycoon party disruption, Two young men alliance, Criminals involvement

Available on

Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.

Vibe

Playful Whimsical Dry Satirical Surreal

Overview

Nerdy accountant Harold and his irrepressible friend, Kumar, get stoned watching television and find themselves utterly bewitched by a commercial for White Castle. Convinced there must be one nearby, the two set out on a late-night odyssey that takes them deep into New Jersey. Somehow, the boys manage to run afoul of rednecks, cops and even a car-stealing Neil Patrick Harris before getting anywhere near their beloved sliders.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Stereotype pressure, Authority and prejudice, Road trip chaos, Drug culture consequences, Identity and conformity

Available on

Data provided by JustWatch.Availability may vary by region.