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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.

A Perfect Pairing

471. A Perfect Pairing

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.1

20221h 41min

Australia, United States

Director: Stuart McDonald

Overview

To land a major client, an LA wine exec travels to an Australian sheep station, where she signs on as a ranch hand and hits it off with a rugged local.

Themes

Romance under pressure, Trust amid deception, Power dynamics at work, Ambition vs loyalty, Sheep farm tension, Partnership risk and shift

Available on

Netflix
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On the Count of Three

472. On the Count of Three

Comedy Drama
7.0

20221h 26min

United States

Director: Jerrod Carmichael

Overview

Val has reached a place where he feels the only way out is to end things. But he considers himself a bit of a failure—his effectiveness lacking—so he figures he could use some help. As luck would have it, Val’s best friend, Kevin, is recovering from a failed suicide attempt, so he seems like the perfect partner for executing this double suicide plan. But before they go, they have some unfinished business to attend to.


The Valet

473. The Valet

Comedy Romance Parody Romantic Comedy
6.7

20222h 4min

United States

Director: Richard Wong

Overview

World famous movie star Olivia faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi snaps a photo of her with her married lover, Vincent. The hard-working valet Antonio accidentally appears in the same photo and is enlisted to pose as Olivia’s new boyfriend as a cover-up. This ruse with Olivia thrusts Antonio into the spotlight and unexpected chaos.

Themes

Cultural difference, Social media scrutiny, Marital separation, Wealth differences, Fake boyfriend, Paparazzi pressure

Available on

Hulu
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Senior Year

474. Senior Year

Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.5

20221h 54min

United States

Director: Alex Hardcastle

Overview

A 37-year-old woman wakes up from a 22-year coma, and returns to the high school where she was once a popular cheerleader to finish her senior year and become prom queen.

Themes

"movie: senior year. genres: comedy, Comedy main themes: high school, Coma, Cheerleader, High school, Coma, Cheerleader full keywords list: high school, Coma, Cheerleader, Prom, School, Duringcreditsstinger, 1990s, Time jump. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of identity and the pursuit of acceptance, Highlighting the importance of authenticity over societal expectations. it reflects on the consequences of popularity and the value of genuine connections in personal growth."

Available on

Netflix
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Crush

475. Crush

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
6.3

20221h 32min

United States

Director: Sammi Cohen

Overview

When an aspiring young artist is forced to join her high school track team, she uses it as an opportunity to pursue the girl she's been harboring a long-time crush on. But she soon finds herself falling for an unexpected teammate and discovers what real love feels like.

Themes

Peer pressure and identity, Romance amid competition, Artistic self-discovery under pressure, Coming-of-age through art and sport, Creative expression versus conformity, Deception within friendships

Available on

Hulu
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

476. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Action Comedy Crime Satire Con Artist Crime
7.0

20221h 47min

United States

Director: Tom Gormican

Overview

Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, Nick Cage must accept a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan. Things take a wildly unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by a CIA operative and forced to live up to his own legend, channeling his most iconic and beloved on-screen characters in order to save himself and his loved ones.

Themes

Class inequality, Deception and manipulation, Moral compromise, Performative identity, Risk and loyalty, Organized crime and corruption, Commodification of fame

Available on

Amazon Video
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Metal Lords

477. Metal Lords

Comedy Drama Music Coming-of-Age Drama Backstage & Showbiz Music
6.7

20221h 37min

United States

Director: Peter Sollett

Overview

For teenage misfits Hunter and Kevin, the path to glory is clear: Devote themselves to metal. Win Battle of the Bands. And be worshipped like gods.

Themes

Ambition and belonging, High school band culture, Viral reception, Jealousies and loyalties, Rehab pressure, Heavy metal tension

Available on

Netflix
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2

478. Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Action Adventure Family Comedy Superhero Action
6.5

20222h 3min

Japan, United States

Director: Jeff Fowler

Overview

After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns, this time with a new partner, Knuckles, in search for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.

Themes

Revenge as motive, Live action and animation blend, Mad scientist schemes, Based on video game legacy, Sequel expectations shaping plot, Duringcreditsstinger tease

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood

479. Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood

Animation Comedy Drama Family Animation Coming-of-Age Drama
7.2

20221h 37min

United States, Netherlands

Director: Richard Linklater

Overview

A man narrates stories of his life as a 10-year-old boy in 1969 Houston, weaving tales of nostalgia with a fantastical account of a journey to the moon.

Themes

Coming of age under pressure, Secret mission secrecy, Cold war anxiety, Space age nostalgia, Technology optimism vs risk, Family resilience amid danger

Available on

Netflix
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The Lost City

480. The Lost City

Action Adventure Comedy Treasure Hunt Parody
6.1

20221h 52min

United States

Director: Aaron Nee

Overview

Reclusive author Loretta Sage writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover model named Alan. While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes she can lead him to the ancient city's lost treasure that featured in her latest story. Alan, determined to prove he can be a hero in real life and not just on the pages of her books, sets off to rescue her.

Themes

Wealth as leverage, Romantic tension under pressure, Treasure versus belief, Isolation and resilience under danger, Bond through adversity, Escape and survival dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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