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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.

Long Distance

1. Long Distance

Science Fiction Comedy Action Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
5.7
20241h 27min

Overview

After crash-landing on an alien planet, an asteroid miner must contend with the challenges of his new surroundings, while making his way across the harsh terrain to the only other survivor – a woman who is trapped in her escape pod.

Themes

"movie: long distance. genres: science fiction, Comedy, Action, Science fiction, Comedy, Action main themes: galaxy, Alien, Space, Galaxy, Alien, Space full keywords list: galaxy, Alien, Space, Planet, Spaceship, Survivor, Asteriod. concept analysis: the film explores themes of isolation and the human need for connection in the face of adversity. it highlights the resilience of the human spirit as individuals confront their traumas and find hope through companionship."

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Rakuten TV
Apple TV
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Fly Me to the Moon

2. Fly Me to the Moon

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
6.6
20242h 12min

Overview

Sparks fly in all directions as marketing maven Kelly Jones, brought in to fix NASA's public image, wreaks havoc on Apollo 11 launch director Cole Davis' already difficult task of putting a man on the moon. When the White House deems the mission too important to fail, Jones is directed to stage a fake moon landing as backup, and the countdown truly begins.

Themes

Romance under professional pressure, Public image manipulation, Space race pressures, Deception under political scrutiny, Nostalgia as inspiration, Funding leverage in politics

Available on

Apple TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Bookworm

3. Bookworm

Adventure Family Comedy Drama
6.0
20241h 44min

Overview

Eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise, comes to look after her. Hoping to entertain the bookish tween, Strawn takes Mildred camping in the notoriously rugged New Zealand wilderness, and the pair embark on the ultimate test of family bonding – a quest to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther.


A House on Fire

4. A House on Fire

Comedy
7.3
20241h 48min

Overview

Montse, divorced and with two children who have long ignored her, prepares for a family reunion at her home on the Costa Brava.


A Family Affair

5. A Family Affair

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
5.4
20241h 54min

Overview

The only thing worse than being the assistant to a high-maintenance movie star who doesn't take you seriously? Finding out he's smitten with your mom.

Themes

Age-gap romance, Professional boundaries, Celebrity image vs private life, Family loyalty vs romance, Power dynamics in celebrity life, Impulsive relationship endings

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Thelma

6. Thelma

Action Comedy Adventure City Adventure Vehicle-Driven Action
7.0
20241h 38min

Overview

When 93-year-old Thelma Post gets duped by a phone scammer pretending to be her grandson, she sets out on a treacherous quest across the city to reclaim what was taken from her.

Themes

Family obligation vs autonomy, Independence vs dependence, Deception and distrust, Age-based resilience, Fraud-recovery ethics, Urban vulnerability and resourcefulness

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

7. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Action Comedy Crime Epic Action Parody
6.4
20241h 55min

Overview

Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Corruption and accountability, Family bonds under danger, Improvised teamwork under threat, Framing and misdirection, Cartel influence on law enforcement

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Despicable Me 4

8. Despicable Me 4

Family Comedy Animation Science Fiction Parent-Child Family
6.2
20241h 34min

Overview

Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru also faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his femme fatale girlfriend Valentina, forcing the family to go on the run.

Themes

Family resilience under threat, Rivalry and revenge dynamics, Parenting and protection instincts, Disguise and identity management, Manipulation through technology, Relocation and social adaptation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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Ghostlight

9. Ghostlight

Comedy Drama
7.6
20241h 55min

Overview

When a construction worker unexpectedly joins a local theater's production of Romeo and Juliet alongside his estranged teenage daughter, the drama onstage starts to mirror his own life.


Inside Out 2

10. Inside Out 2

Animation Adventure Comedy Family Family Animation
7.5
20241h 37min

Overview

Teenager Riley's mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions! Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.

Themes

Emotional governance under upheaval, Competing emotions clash, Sense of self formation, Peer acceptance vs authenticity, Memory-driven self change, Puberty-driven pressure

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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