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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.

Chang Can Dunk

341. Chang Can Dunk

Family Comedy Drama
6.4

20231h 48min

United States

Director: Jingyi Shao

Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American, bets the high school basketball star that he can dunk by Homecoming. The bet leads 5' 8" Chang on a quest to learn to dunk—not only to impress his crush, Kristy, but to gain the respect of his high school peers too. But before he can rise up and truly throw one down, he'll have to reexamine everything he knows about himself, his friendships and his family.


Mixed by Erry

342. Mixed by Erry

Comedy History Music Satire Historical Event
7.1

20231h 53min

Italy

Director: Sydney Sibilia

The rise and fall of the pirate mixtape empire of three brothers from Naples, Italy, during the '80s.

Themes

Family dynamics under pressure, Illegal markets under scrutiny, Illicit entrepreneurship through piracy, Risk and reward through crime, Copyright infringement consequences, Enforcement pressure and asset seizure

Available on

Netflix
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The Crime Is Mine

343. The Crime Is Mine

Crime Comedy Mystery Drama Con Artist Crime
6.5

20231h 43min

France, Belgium

Director: François Ozon

In 1930s Paris, Madeleine, a pretty, young, penniless, and talentless actress, is accused of murdering a famous producer. Helped by her best friend, Pauline, a young, unemployed lawyer, she is acquitted on the grounds of self-defense. A new life of fame and success begins, until the truth comes out.

Themes

Social climbing, Class tension, Female solidarity, Gendered power dynamics, Fame by scandal, Legal strategy

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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We Have a Ghost

344. We Have a Ghost

Horror Comedy Supernatural Horror Parody
6.1

20232h 7min

United States

Director: Christopher Landon

After Kevin finds a ghost named Ernest haunting his new home, he becomes an overnight social media sensation. But when Kevin and Ernest go rogue to investigate the mystery of the latter's past, they become targets of the CIA.

Themes

Government interference, Social media spectacle, Memory and haunting, Family vs fame, Pursuit of past life, Ethics of surveillance

Available on

Netflix
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A Great Friend

345. A Great Friend

Comedy
6.5

20231h 35min

France

Director: Éric Besnard

Vincent is a famous successful entrepreneur. One day, a car breakdown on a mountain road temporarily interrupts his frantic lifestyle. Pierre, who lives apart from the modern world in the middle of sublime nature, comes to his aid and offers him his hospitality. The meeting between these two men, who are opposites will upset their respective beliefs and they will find themselves laughing. The question is...deep down, are they really each living the lives they want to live?


Cocaine Bear

346. Cocaine Bear

Thriller Comedy Crime Dark Comedy Narcotics Crime
5.9

20231h 35min

United States

Director: Elizabeth Banks

Inspired by a true story, an oddball group of cops, criminals, tourists and teens converge in a Georgia forest where a 500-pound black bear goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine.

Themes

"movie: cocaine bear. genres: thriller, Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Comedy, Crime main themes: cocaine, Animal attack, Georgia, Cocaine, Animal attack, Georgia full keywords list: cocaine, Animal attack, Georgia, Based on true story, Rampage, Duringcreditsstinger, Woman director, Animal horror, Black bear, Apex predator, Casual. concept analysis: the film explores the absurdity of human greed and the chaotic consequences of drug culture, Juxtaposed against the innocent yet destructive nature of wildlife. it serves as a cautionary tale about the unforeseen repercussions of reckless actions and the intertwining fates of humans and nature."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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BlackBerry

347. BlackBerry

Comedy Drama History Historical Drama Satire
7.3

20232h

Canada, United States

Director: Matt Johnson

Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.

Themes

Ambition and collaboration, Workplace culture under pressure, Tech startup dynamics, Market disruption risk, Leadership and governance, Legacy of innovation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Marry My Dead Body

348. Marry My Dead Body

Comedy Action Horror
7.0

20232h 9min

Taiwan

Director: Cheng Wei-hao

After finding an odd envelope, Policeman Ming-han's life takes a spooky turn: He's now wed to a ghost husband, and they must solve a crime together.


Your Place or Mine

349. Your Place or Mine

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.7

20231h 49min

United States

Director: Aline Brosh McKenna

When best friends and total opposites Debbie and Peter swap homes for a week, they get a peek into each other's lives that could open the door to love.

Themes

"movie: your place or mine. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: new york city, Romcom, Ice hockey, New york city, Romcom, Ice hockey full keywords list: new york city, Romcom, Ice hockey, Los angeles, California, Writer, Single mother, Divorcee, Book editor, Brooklyn, New york city, Friends in love, Reading a book, Woman director, Protective mother, House swapping, Best friends, In love with best friend, Secrets. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of friendship and love, Illustrating how deep connections can evolve over time. it highlights the importance of taking risks in relationships and the transformative power of vulnerability."

Available on

Netflix
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Magic Mike's Last Dance

350. Magic Mike's Last Dance

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
5.2

20231h 52min

United States

Director: Steven Soderbergh

Mike Lane takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse… and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape—be able to pull it off?

Themes

"movie: magic mike's last dance. genres: comedy, Drama, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Romance main themes: london, England, Sequel, Dancehall girl, London, England, Sequel, Dancehall girl full keywords list: london, England, Sequel, Dancehall girl, Male stripper, Dancefilm, Abusive relationship. concept analysis: the film explores themes of reinvention and resilience in the face of personal and financial adversity. it highlights the transformative power of art and human connection as a means to overcome life's challenges."

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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