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Movies with witty vibe

311. Perfect Strangers

Perfect Strangers
Comedy Drama Awkward Comedy Relationship Drama
7.7
20161h 37minItaly
Director: Paolo Genovese

Overview

During a dinner, a group of friends decide to share whatever message or phone call they will receive during the evening, with unforeseen consequences.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Jealousy under scrutiny, Husband wife relationship dynamics, Group boundaries tested, Honesty questioned

Available on

VIX
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312. Deadpool

Deadpool
Action Adventure Comedy Superhero Action Dark Comedy
8.0
20161h 48minUnited States
Director: Tim Miller

Overview

The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

Themes

Romance under strain, Anti hero ethics, Body transformation consequences, Humor as coping mechanism, Vigilante vs law

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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313. How to Be Single

How to Be Single
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1
20161h 50minUnited States
Director: Christian Ditter

Overview

New York City is full of lonely hearts seeking the right match, and what Alice, Robin, Lucy, Meg, Tom and David all have in common is the need to learn how to be single in a world filled with ever-evolving definitions of love.

Themes

Independence vs attachment, One-night stand culture, Lonely hearts market, Urban dating norms, Single life pressure, Pursuit of the right match

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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314. Hail, Caesar!

Hail, Caesar!
Comedy Crime Drama Mystery History
6.3
20161h 46minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Joel Coen

Overview

When a Hollywood star mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their fixer to get him back.

Themes

Deception as leverage, Public image management, Media manipulation and control, Studio power dynamics, Political pressure and conformity, Art versus commerce, Celebrity as commodity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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315. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Romance Horror Comedy Thriller Romantic Comedy
5.8
20161h 48minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Burr Steers

Overview

A zombie outbreak has fallen upon the land in this reimagining of Jane Austen's classic tale of the tangled relationships between lovers from different social classes in 19th century England. Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is a master of martial arts and weaponry and the handsome Mr. Darcy is a fierce zombie killer, yet the epitome of upper class prejudice. As the zombie outbreak intensifies, they must swallow their pride and join forces on the blood-soaked battlefield in order to conquer the undead once and for all.

Themes

Class inequality, Social climbing, Deception and betrayal, Survival under siege, Gender expectations, Prejudice and pride

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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316. Ride Along 2

Ride Along 2
Action Comedy Buddy Action Buddy Comedy
5.9
20161h 42minUnited States
Director: Tim Story

Overview

As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception and pursuit, Risk and accountability, Teamwork under scrutiny, Crime and corporate cover, Public image deception

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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317. Where Am I Going?

Where Am I Going?
Comedy Family Adventure Awkward Comedy Parent-Child Family
6.7
20161h 26minItaly
Director: Gennaro Nunziante

Overview

Checco is 39 and lived his entire life with his parents. He loves his job where he does nothing the whole day, until something happens that will change his behavior and his life forever...

Themes

Deception and framing, Teamwork under threat, Guardianship and protection, Belonging through crisis, Relocation under danger, Alien outsider status

Available on

Netflix
Disney Plus
Amazon Prime Video
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318. Daddy's Home

Daddy's Home
Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.2
20151h 36minUnited States
Director: Sean Anders

Overview

The story of a mild-mannered radio executive who strives to become the best stepdad ever to his wife's two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling, freeloading real father arrives, forcing stepdad to compete for the affection of the kids.

Themes

Manipulation and control, Competition for affection, Trust and reconciliation, External interference in parenting, Blended family challenges, Redefining fatherhood

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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319. Sisters

Sisters
Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.0
20151h 58minUnited States
Director: Jason Moore

Overview

Two disconnected sisters are summoned to clean out their childhood bedrooms before their parents sell their family home.

Themes

Sibling relationship strain, Childhood home pressure, Family home sale anxiety, Parental boundary negotiation, Public disruption vs privacy, Old life new beginnings

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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320. The Night Before

The Night Before
Comedy Adventure Fantasy Buddy Comedy City Adventure
6.4
20151h 41minUnited States
Director: Jonathan Levine

Overview

In New York City for their annual tradition of Christmas Eve debauchery, three lifelong best friends set out to find the Holy Grail of Christmas parties since their yearly reunion might be coming to an end.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Fear of parenthood, Tradition vs change, Peer influence temptation, Success vs friendship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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