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Ensemble Comedy movies

Group dynamics comedy: competing agendas, misunderstandings, alliances, and rapid-fire interpersonal collisions.

Rat Race

41. Rat Race

Adventure Comedy Globetrotting Adventure Ensemble Comedy
6.5

20011h 52min

Canada, United States

Director: Jerry Zucker

In an ensemble film about easy money, greed, manipulation and bad driving, a Las Vegas casino tycoon entertains his wealthiest high rollers -- a group that will bet on anything -- by pitting six ordinary people against each other in a wild dash for $2 million jammed into a locker hundreds of miles away. The tycoon and his wealthy friends monitor each racer's every move to keep track of their favorites. The only rule in this race is that there are no rules.

Themes

Group dynamics under stress, Risk and improvisation, Bets and spectators, No-rule competition, Greed and manipulation, Pursuit of wealth under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Recess: School's Out

42. Recess: School's Out

Family Animation Comedy Family Animation Ensemble Comedy
6.5

20011h 22min

United States

Director: Chuck Sheetz

The school year is finally ending, and T.J. Detweiler is looking forward to summer. But boredom quickly sets in when his friends leave for camp — until T.J. uncovers an evil plot to do away with summer vacation! A crazy former principal, Dr. Benedict, is planning to use a laser beam to alter the weather and create permanent winter. Faced with the dire threat of year-round school, T.J. rounds up the RECESS gang and bands together with some unexpected allies — Miss Finster and Principal Prickly — in a nonstop adventure to save everyone's summer break. As the kids discover the heroes inside themselves, a platoon of wacky characters, far-out music, and sci-fi surprises turn this madcap mission into a major victory for fun!

Themes

Political ambition, Education power, Institutional rivalry, Protecting summer break, Collective youth action, Policy vs rebellion

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The First Wives Club

43. The First Wives Club

Comedy Ensemble Comedy
6.5

19961h 42min

United States

Director: Hugh Wilson

After years of helping their hubbies climb the ladder of success, three mid-life Manhattanites have been dumped for a newer, curvier model. But the trio is determined to turn their pain into gain. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts - in the wallet!

Themes

Deception as strategy, Financial leverage after marriage, Divorce driven empowerment, Female friendship under pressure, Midlife reinvention and resourcefulness

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Sister Act

44. Sister Act

Music Comedy Narrative Musical Ensemble Comedy
6.5

19921h 40min

United States

Director: Emile Ardolino

A Reno singer witnesses a mob murder and the cops stash her in a nunnery to protect her from the mob's hitmen. The mother superior does not trust her, and takes steps to limit her influence on the other nuns. Eventually the singer rescues the failing choir and begins helping with community projects, which gets her an interview on TV—and identification by the mob.

Themes

Identity vs role, Outsider integration into community, Music as social catalyst, Institutional renewal through art, Leadership through unconventional talent, Media-driven parish revival

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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