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Movies with humorous vibe

Uncle Drew

1. Uncle Drew

Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.8
20181h 43min

Overview

Uncle Drew recruits a squad of older basketball players to return to the court to compete in a tournament.

Themes

"movie: uncle drew. genres: comedy, Comedy main themes: comeback, Basketball, Road trip, Comeback, Basketball, Road trip full keywords list: comeback, Basketball, Road trip, Streetball, Tournament, Prize money, Financial problem, Harlem, New york city, Septuagenarian. concept analysis: the film explores themes of redemption and the importance of community, Showcasing how personal growth can emerge from adversity. it highlights the significance of teamwork and honesty in overcoming life's challenges."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Candy Jar

2. Candy Jar

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
5.8
20181h 32min

Overview

Dueling high school debate champs who are at odds on just about everything forge ahead with ambitious plans to get into the colleges of their dreams.

Themes

"movie: candy jar. genres: comedy, Drama, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Romance main themes: high school, Rivalry, Interracial romance, High school, Rivalry, Interracial romance full keywords list: high school, Rivalry, Interracial romance, Teenage romance, Debate team. concept analysis: the film explores the pressures of academic achievement and the impact of parental expectations on youth. it highlights the journey of self-discovery and the importance of genuine connections in overcoming personal and external challenges."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Sherlock Gnomes

3. Sherlock Gnomes

Animation Family Fantasy Comedy Adventure
5.3
20181h 26min

Overview

Garden gnomes Gnomeo & Juliet recruit renown detective Sherlock Gnomes to investigate the mysterious disappearance of other garden ornaments.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Relationships under strain, Leadership under renewal, Community displacement, Collaborative investigation, Misdirection and deception

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Bingo: The King of the Mornings

4. Bingo: The King of the Mornings

Comedy Drama Satire Entertainment Industry Drama
7.9
20171h 53min

Overview

1980s. Brazilian television exploding in color and auditorium programs not so politically correct. In the middle of this fervor, Augusto Mendes, a young rising actor, seeks his place in the sun. From porn studios to soap operas, he finally finds success and fame when he becomes "Bingo", a TV host clown from one of the audience leader TV shows for children. It turns out that behind the rice powder and red nose, nobody knows who he is.

Themes

Private life under public image, Fame under anonymity, Backstage culture exposure, Artistic value vs commercial demands, Performance as shield, Family strain from fame


Naked

5. Naked

Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.4
20171h 36min

Overview

Following a wild night out with his best man, Rob Anderson wakes up to find himself naked in an elevator on the morning of his wedding day and is forced to relive the morning over and over again.

Themes

"movie: naked. genres: comedy, Comedy main themes: deja vu, Remake, Time loop, Deja vu, Remake, Time loop full keywords list: deja vu, Remake, Time loop, Wedding, Farcical. concept analysis: the film explores themes of personal growth and the importance of commitment in relationships. it highlights the idea that true love requires overcoming obstacles and embracing vulnerability."

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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A Bad Moms Christmas

6. A Bad Moms Christmas

Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.6
20171h 44min

Overview

Amy, Kiki and Carla – three under-appreciated and over-burdened women – rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for mothers: Christmas. And if creating a more perfect holiday for their families wasn’t hard enough, they have to do all of that while hosting and entertaining their own mothers.

Themes

"movie: a bad moms christmas. genres: comedy, Comedy main themes: holiday, Christmas, Holiday, Christmas full keywords list: holiday, Christmas. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and the pressures of societal expectations during the holiday season. it emphasizes the importance of communication, Acceptance, And the need to redefine family traditions on one's own terms."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Fun Mom Dinner

7. Fun Mom Dinner

Comedy Ensemble Comedy
5.3
20171h 21min

Overview

Four women, whose kids attend the same preschool class, get together for a "fun mom dinner". When the night takes an unexpected turn, these unlikely new friends realize they have more in common than just marriage and motherhood.

Themes

"movie: fun mom dinner. genres: comedy, Comedy main themes: woman director, Woman director full keywords list: woman director. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of motherhood and the often-hidden struggles women face in balancing personal identity with societal expectations. it emphasizes the importance of friendship and community as a source of strength and support in navigating the challenges of parenting."

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
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The Big Sick

8. The Big Sick

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
7.5
20172h

Overview

Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.

Themes

Illness as catalyst, Humor as coping, Family pressure, Cultural expectations, Intercultural relationship, Career vs tradition

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Monster Trucks

9. Monster Trucks

Action Comedy Science Fiction Vehicle-Driven Action Buddy Comedy
5.7
20161h 44min

Overview

Tripp is a high school senior with a knack for building trucks who makes an incredible discovery - a gas-guzzling creature named Creech. To protect his mischievous new friend, Tripp hides Creech under the hood of his latest creation, turning it into a real-life super-powered Monster Truck. Together, this unlikely duo with a shared taste for speed team up on a wild and unforgettable journey to reunite Creech with his family.

Themes

Accountability and oversight, Deception and coverups, Pickup truck dynamics, Unlikely alliance, Hive mind intelligence, Monster-driven exploitation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Hunt for the Wilderpeople

10. Hunt for the Wilderpeople

Adventure Comedy Drama Survival Adventure Buddy Comedy
7.8
20161h 41min

Overview

Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together to survive.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Deception and misperception, Foster care instability, Trust and dependence, Bonding under crisis, Reputation and stigma

Available on

Apple TV
fuboTV
Google Play Movies
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