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Movies with humorous vibe

Manitou's Shoe

1. Manitou's Shoe

Western Comedy Adventure Modern Western Parody
6.7
20011h 25min

Overview

Abahachi, Chief of the Apache Indians, and his blood brother Ranger maintain peace and justice in the Wild West. One day, Abahachi needs to take up a credit from the Shoshone Indians to finance his tribe's new saloon. Unfortunately Santa Maria, who sold the saloon, betrays Abahachi, takes the money and leaves. Soon, the Shoshones are on the warpath to get their money back, and Abahachi is forced to organize it quickly.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Treasure motive, Disguises and misdirection, Alliances and rivalries, Frontier conflict

Available on

Amazon Video
blue TV
Apple TV
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Vizontele

2. Vizontele

Comedy Drama Satire Family Drama
8.0
20011h 50min

Overview

The story takes place in the small town of Hakkari in Turkey at the beginning of the '70s. The time has come to bring technology to that small town. The first Television (called Visiontele by the citizens) arrives and the chaos begins.

Themes

Tradition vs media, Authority resistance, Rural modernization tensions, Technological disruption, Community adaptation, Public spectacle irony

Available on

Apple TV
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The Best Man's Wedding

3. The Best Man's Wedding

Comedy Drama Buddy Comedy Relationship Drama
6.8
20001h 28min

Overview

Roro, a foreign worker in Swedish parks, loves his girlfriend but is about to marry another girl to prevent her from being sent back to Lebanon. Meanwhile, Roro's best friend, Måns, has serious problems getting an erection.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Friendship under strain, Public image vs private life, Loyalty vs independence, Social judgment and belonging, Past relationships and risk

Available on

Disney Plus
Apple TV
Viaplay
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The Family Man

4. The Family Man

Comedy Drama Romance Fantasy Romantic Comedy
6.8
20002h 5min

Overview

Jack's lavish, fast-paced lifestyle changes one Christmas night when he stumbles into a grocery store holdup and disarms the gunman. The next morning he wakes up in bed lying next to Kate, his college sweetheart he left in order to pursue his career, and to the horrifying discovery that his former life no longer exists. As he stumbles through this alternate suburban universe, Jack finds himself at a crossroad where he must choose between his high-power career and the woman he loves.

Themes

Work-life balance tension, Midlife crisis reevaluation, Fantasy realism juxtaposition, Career vs family conflict, Second chances and choices, Family stability vs city life, Holiday meaning under pressure

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Toy Story 2

5. Toy Story 2

Animation Comedy Family Family Animation Parent-Child Family
7.9
19991h 32min

Overview

Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggen, owner of Al's Toy Barn kidnaps Woody. Andy's toys mount a daring rescue mission, Buzz Lightyear meets his match and Woody has to decide where he and his heart truly belong.

Themes

Abandonment and trust, Loyalty through adversity, Belonging versus commodification, Identity and origin, Friendship and cooperation, Ownership vs exploitation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Toy Story

6. Toy Story

Family Comedy Animation Adventure Family Animation
8.3
19951h 21min

Overview

Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.

Themes

Fear of replacement, Jealousy fuels rivalry, Deception and misperception, Resourcefulness under threat, Group loyalty under pressure, Friendship through cooperation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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While You Were Sleeping

7. While You Were Sleeping

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.8
19951h 43min

Overview

A transit worker pulls commuter Peter off railway tracks after he's mugged, but—while he's in a coma—his family mistakenly thinks she's Peter's fiancée, and she doesn't correct them. Things get more complicated when she falls for his brother, who's not quite sure that she's who she claims to be.

Themes

Family obligation vs desire, Loyalty under secrecy, Deception and disclosure, Romance among siblings, Social expectations and reputation

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Sister Act

8. Sister Act

Music Comedy Narrative Musical Ensemble Comedy
6.5
19921h 40min

Overview

A Reno singer witnesses a mob murder and the cops stash her in a nunnery to protect her from the mob's hitmen. The mother superior does not trust her, and takes steps to limit her influence on the other nuns. Eventually the singer rescues the failing choir and begins helping with community projects, which gets her an interview on TV—and identification by the mob.

Themes

Identity vs role, Outsider integration into community, Music as social catalyst, Institutional renewal through art, Leadership through unconventional talent, Media-driven parish revival

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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