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Parody movies

Comedy that spoofs a genre or style, exaggerating familiar clichés and references for laughs.

Team America: World Police

231. Team America: World Police

Adventure Action Comedy Parody Military Action
7.2

20041h 38min

United States, Germany

Director: Trey Parker

When North Korean ruler Kim Jong-il orchestrates a global terrorist plot, it's up to the heavily armed, highly specialized Team America unit to stop his dastardly scheme. The group, which has recruited troubled Broadway actor Gary Johnston, not only has to face off against Jong-il, but they must also contend with the Film Actors Guild, a cadre of Hollywood liberals at odds with Team America's 'policing the world' tactics.

Themes

Patriotism and policing, American dream under siege, Capitalism and damage, Global politics risk, Loss and trauma, Parody of film industry

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

232. The Life and Death of Peter Sellers

Drama Comedy Romance Entertainment Industry Drama Parody
6.9

20042h 2min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Stephen Hopkins

The turbulent personal and professional life of actor Peter Sellers (1925-1980), from his beginnings as a comic performer on BBC Radio to his huge success as one of the greatest film comedians of all time; an obsessive artist so dedicated to his work that neglected his loved ones and sacrificed part of his own personality to convincingly create that of his many memorable characters.

Themes

Deception in relationships, Artist life vs family, Family relationships under strain, Public persona vs private life, Coworker dynamics, Ambition and personal cost

Available on

Apple TV
BBC iPlayer
Timvision
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Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper

233. Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper

Animation Family Comedy Family Animation Parody
6.9

20041h 26min

Canada, United States

Director: William Lau

In her first animated musical featuring seven original songs, Barbie comes to life in this modern re-telling of a classic tale of mistaken identity and the power of friendship. Based on the story by Mark Twain.

Themes

Class inequality, Friendship under pressure, Deception through disguise, Performative ambition, Power under economic strain, Resource stewardship

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Survive Style 5+

234. Survive Style 5+

Mystery Comedy Thriller Parody Mindbender Mystery
7.4

20042h

Japan

Director: Gen Sekiguchi

Five bizarre stories with no apparent connection to one another eventually become intertwined, resulting in surreal circumstances.

Themes

Manipulation and control, Deception and misdirection, Reality versus illusion, Interwoven narratives, Surreal humor, Disruption of ordinary life

Available on

Videobuster
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Wimbledon

235. Wimbledon

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
6.3

20041h 38min

United Kingdom

Director: Richard Loncraine

Britain’s Peter Colt has never quite lived up to his dreams of tennis stardom. Once ranked as high as number 11 in the world, the journeyman veteran has watched his number slip to 119 as his confidence on the court slowly ebbs away.  Now, on the eve of his leaving the world of professional tennis, he’s granted a wild card, allowing him to play his final Wimbledon tournament…make that his final tournament ever.

Themes

Wildcard entry opportunity, Aging athlete pressure, Public adulation burden, Romantic distraction, Rival mentorship tension, National identity through sport, Family influence on goals

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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It's All Gone Pete Tong

236. It's All Gone Pete Tong

Drama Comedy Music Entertainment Industry Drama Parody
7.2

20041h 30min

Canada, United Kingdom

Director: Michael Dowse

A comedy following the tragic life of the legendary Frankie Wilde. The story takes us through Frankie's life from being one of the best DJs alive, through a subsequent battle with a hearing disorder, culminating in his mysterious disappearance from the scene.

Themes

Creativity under constraint, Disability through adaptation, Identity via performance perception, Industry exploitation through marketing, Trust and deception in teams, Social reception shaping artistry

Available on

fuboTV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers

237. Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Rescue Mission Adventure
6.4

20041h 8min

United States

Director: Donovan Cook

In Disney's take on the Alexander Dumas tale, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy want nothing more than to perform brave deeds on behalf of their queen (Minnie Mouse), but they're stymied by the head Musketeer, Pete. Pete secretly wants to get rid of the queen, so he appoints Mickey and his bumbling friends as guardians to Minnie, thinking such a maneuver will ensure his scheme's success. The score features songs based on familiar classical melodies.

Themes

Three musketeers identity, Musketeer bodyguards duties, Loyalty to the queen, Collective courage and teamwork, Royal musketeers unity, Duty vs self-interest

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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White Chicks

238. White Chicks

Comedy Crime Parody Undercover Sting Crime
5.9

20041h 49min

United States

Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans

Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. To avoid being fired they accept a mission escorting a pair of socialites to the Hamptons--but when the girls are disfigured in a car accident, they refuse to go. Left without options, Marcus and Kevin decide to pose as the sisters, transforming themselves from black men into rich white women.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Social deception as currency, Prestige through performance, Class status via impersonation, Power struggles in high society, Appearance as legitimacy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Raising Helen

239. Raising Helen

Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
6.0

20041h 59min

United States

Director: Garry Marshall

Helen Harris has a glamorous, big-city life working for one of New York's hottest modeling agencies. But suddenly her free-spirited life gets turned upside down when she must chose between the life she's always loved, and the new loves of her life!

Themes

Caregiving responsibilities, Parenthood and career conflict, Family loyalty under stress, Bonding with children, Intergenerational guidance, Loss and duty

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Mean Girls

240. Mean Girls

Drama Comedy Parody
7.1

20041h 36min

United States

Director: Mark Waters

Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Social hierarchy, Peer pressure, Reputation and belonging, Clique culture, Bullying and gossip

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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