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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.

Two Many Chefs

421. Two Many Chefs

Comedy
6.0

20221h 32min

Spain

Director: Joaquín Mazón

Overview

Mikel, a young cook, meets with his father Juan, who had been missing for 30 years. While trying to keep his restaurant afloat, Mikel has to take care of crazed Juan, a former cook who suffers from a mental condition that prevents him from recognizing neither the aforementioned time gap nor his son Mikel.


Do Revenge

422. Do Revenge

Comedy Thriller Romance Dark Comedy Romantic Comedy
6.3

20221h 58min

United States

Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

Overview

A dethroned queen bee at a posh private high school strikes a secret deal with an unassuming new student to enact revenge on one another’s enemies.

Themes

Social climbing dynamics, Appearance vs authenticity, Female friendship under strain, Deception and retaliation, Reputation management under pressure, Group ostracism mechanisms

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I Used to Be Famous

423. I Used to Be Famous

Comedy Drama Music Entertainment Industry Drama Narrative Musical
6.6

20221h 44min

United Kingdom

Director: Eddie Sternberg

Overview

A former boy band star unexpectedly gets a second shot at success when he forms a bond with a gifted young drummer.

Themes

Viral exposure consequences, Autism crowd handling, Singer expectations clash, Drum kit logistics, Drum partnership dynamics, Autistic communication tensions

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See How They Run

424. See How They Run

Mystery Comedy Crime Whodunit Parody
6.5

20221h 39min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Tom George

Overview

Plans to adapt a popular play for the screen suddenly fall apart after the murder of a key member of the film crew. A seasoned Inspector Stoppard and his young assistant, Constable Stalker, take on the investigation.

Themes

Ambition versus ethics, Power dynamics in collaboration, Blackmail and leverage, Deception under scrutiny, Theater backstage pressure, Performance and spectacle

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Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

425. Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

Music Comedy Music Biopic Parody
6.8

20221h 48min

United States

Director: Eric Appel

Overview

Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.

Themes

Rise through adversity, Parents vs passion, Parody as identity, Artistic authenticity under industry pressure, Media hype and manipulation, Originality vs conformity

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About Fate

426. About Fate

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.4

20221h 40min

United States

Director: Marius Weisberg

Overview

Two strangers believe in love but never seem to be able to find its true meaning. In a wild twist of events, fate puts each in the other's path on one stormy New Year's Eve.

Themes

Fate vs choice, Fake dating, Wedding as turning point, Holiday romance expectations, Accidental love

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Ticket to Paradise

427. Ticket to Paradise

Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1

20221h 44min

Australia, United States

Director: Ol Parker

Overview

Divorced couple Georgia and David find themselves on a shared mission: they team up and travel to Bali to stop their daughter Lily from making the same mistake they once made 25 years ago.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Deception and sabotage, Marriage as life choice, Family bonds tested, Cultural expectations vs autonomy, Reconciliation and acceptance

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Amazon Video
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Confidential Assignment 2: International

428. Confidential Assignment 2: International

Action Comedy
6.6

20222h 9min

South Korea

Director: Lee Suk-hoon

Overview

Follows Rim Chul-ryung heading back to South Korea in pursuit of a brutal and secret criminal organization. He teams up again with Kang Jin-tae, who volunteers to work with the North Korean in order to get back on the investigation team after a mistake landed him in the cyber crime department.


Clerks III

429. Clerks III

Comedy Drama Parody
6.2

20221h 40min

United States

Director: Kevin Smith

Overview

After narrowly surviving a massive heart attack, Randal enlists his old friend Dante to help him make a movie immortalizing their youthful days at the little convenience store that started it all.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Creative collaboration under constraint, Heart attack aftermath, Sequel ambitions, Financier dependency trust, Memory vs progress

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Love in the Villa

430. Love in the Villa

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.5

20221h 54min

United States

Director: Mark Steven Johnson

Overview

A young woman takes a trip to romantic Verona, Italy, after a breakup, only to find that the villa she reserved was double-booked, and she'll have to share her vacation with a cynical British man.

Themes

"movie: love in the villa. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: villa, Vacation, Love, Villa, Vacation, Love full keywords list: villa, Vacation, Love, Travel, Break-up, Verona italy, Life. concept analysis: the film explores the unpredictability of love and the importance of embracing unexpected connections. it highlights how personal growth often occurs through conflict and the breaking down of preconceived notions about relationships."

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