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Comedy movies

Lighthearted stories designed to make you laugh, ranging from witty satire to hilarious slapstick moments.

Subgenres include: Parody, Satire, Dark Comedy.

Anora

1. Anora

Drama Comedy Romance Passionate Romance High-Concept Comedy
7.4
20242h 19min

Overview

A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.

Themes

Family control, Strip club economy, New year's eve pressure, Mansion power dynamics, Annulment interference, Class differences dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Piece by Piece

2. Piece by Piece

Animation Family Music Documentary Comedy
6.9
20241h 34min

Overview

A unique cinematic experience that invites audiences on a vibrant journey through the life of cultural icon Pharrell Williams. Told through the lens of LEGO® animation, turn up the volume on your imagination and witness the evolution of one of music's most innovative minds.


Brothers

3. Brothers

Action Comedy Crime Buddy Action Buddy Comedy
5.4
20241h 29min

Overview

A reformed criminal's attempt at going straight is derailed when he reunites with his sanity-testing twin brother on a road trip for the score of a lifetime. Dodging bullets, the law, and an overbearing mother along the way, they must heal their severed family bond before they end up killing each other.

Themes

"movie: brothers. genres: action, Comedy, Crime, Action, Comedy, Crime main themes: road trip, Twin brother, Reformed criminal, Road trip, Twin brother, Reformed criminal full keywords list: road trip, Twin brother, Reformed criminal. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of familial bonds and the impact of betrayal on relationships. it delves into themes of redemption and the lengths individuals will go to for love and loyalty, Even in the face of deception."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Girl Haunts Boy

4. Girl Haunts Boy

Fantasy Romance Comedy
6.3
20241h 40min

Overview

Cole, a teen grieving the loss of his dad, forms an unlikely bond with Bea, a ghost. As they navigate life and death, they must break an ancient curse.


Trouble

5. Trouble

Action Comedy Crime
6.2
20241h 38min

Overview

Wrongfully convicted of murder, a clumsy electronics salesman faces police corruption and criminal conspiracies in an attempt to prove his innocence.


Saturday Night

6. Saturday Night

Comedy Drama Satire Entertainment Industry Drama
6.9
20241h 49min

Overview

At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. This is the story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live.

Themes

Backstage pressure dynamics, Producer-led improvisation, Live broadcast urgency, Cast rebellion against authority, Audience presence pressure, Real-time script adaptation

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Wolfs

7. Wolfs

Crime Comedy Parody Con Artist Crime
6.5
20241h 48min

Overview

Hired to cover up a high-profile crime, a fixer soon finds his night spiralling out of control when he's forced to work with an unexpected counterpart.

Themes

Deception and cover-up, Moral code under pressure, Crime networks and power, Professional ethics under strain, Collaboration under conflict, Loyalty under risk

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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My Old Ass

8. My Old Ass

Comedy Drama High-Concept Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.9
20241h 29min

Overview

An 18th birthday mushroom trip brings free-spirited Elliott face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self. But when Elliott’s "old ass" starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn't do, Elliott realizes she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what's becoming a transformative summer.

Themes

Sexual identity exploration, Time pressure adolescence, Family pressure vs independence, Self-acceptance under external expectations, Queer visibility and belonging, Romance boundaries and choice

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Am I Racist?

9. Am I Racist?

Comedy Documentary
6.6
20241h 41min

Overview

Matt Walsh goes deep undercover in the world of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Prepare to be shocked by how far race hustlers will go and how much further Matt Walsh will go to expose the grift, uncovering absurdities that will leave you laughing.


Winner

10. Winner

Comedy Drama
6.5
20241h 43min

Overview

Winner is a brilliant young misfit from Texas who finds her morals challenged while serving in the U.S. Air Force and working as an NSA contractor. A fresh take on the traditional whistleblower thriller, the coming-of-age story follows an idealistic young woman persecuted for standing by her principles.