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Movies with witty vibe

What We Do in the Shadows

381. What We Do in the Shadows

Comedy Horror Parody Vampire Horror
7.6

20141h 26min

New Zealand, United States

Director: Taika Waititi

Overview

Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.

Themes

Communal living tension, Secrecy vs exposure, Interpersonal hierarchies, Modern life pressures, Boundary maintenance, Identity negotiation

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Walking on Sunshine

382. Walking on Sunshine

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
5.4

20141h 37min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Dania Pasquini

Overview

Set to the music of popular hit songs from the 1980s. A beautiful coastal village, present day Italy. After a whirlwind romance, Maddie is preparing to marry gorgeous Italian Raf, and has invited her sister Taylor to the wedding. Unbeknownst to Maddie, however, Raf is Taylor's ex-holiday flame, and the love of her life...

Themes

Protective deception, Past relationships resurfacing, Loyalty versus desire, Private feelings in public, Sibling wedding pressures, Pregnancy news

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Google Play Movies
YouTube
Starz Apple TV Channel
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Obvious Child

383. Obvious Child

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.7

20141h 25min

United States

Director: Gillian Robespierre

Overview

An immature, newly unemployed comic must navigate the murky waters of adulthood after her fling with a graduate student results in an unplanned pregnancy.

Themes

Pregnancy decision under pressure, Autonomy versus dependence, Career versus personal life, Parental support and boundaries, Romantic connection and hesitation, Unemployment and self-direction

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22 Jump Street

384. 22 Jump Street

Crime Comedy Action Buddy Comedy Buddy Action
7.0

20141h 52min

United States

Director: Phil Lord

Overview

After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership. Now they don't have to just crack the case - they have to figure out if they can have a mature relationship. If these two overgrown adolescents can grow from freshmen into real men, college might be the best thing that ever happened to them.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Identity through disguise, Romantic entanglement, Undercover college investigation, Fraternity social pressure, Buddy cop partnership

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

385. The Angriest Man in Brooklyn

Drama Comedy Everyday Life Drama Awkward Comedy
5.7

20141h 24min

United States

Director: Phil Alden Robinson

Overview

After learning that a brain aneurysm will kill him in about 90 minutes, a perpetually unhappy man struggles to come to terms with his fate and make amends with everyone he has ever hurt.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Time pressure, Mortality awareness, Doctor patient tension, Strained family relationships, Urban life stress

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A Million Ways to Die in the West

386. A Million Ways to Die in the West

Comedy Western Parody Revisionist Western
6.1

20141h 56min

United States

Director: Seth MacFarlane

Overview

As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival.

Themes

Courage under pressure, Disguise and deception, Gender dynamics and agency, Duel culture disruption, Misadventure and improvisation, Reputation and respect

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Son of Batman

387. Son of Batman

Animation Action Adventure Superhero Action Adult Animation
6.7

20141h 14min

United States

Director: Ethan Spaulding

Overview

Batman learns he has a violent, unruly pre-teen son, secretly raised by the terrorist group known as The League of Assassins.

Themes

Loyalty under threat, Robin dynamics and duty, Terrorist group pressure, Father son reunion tensions, Based on comic expectations, Super power limits

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Chef

388. Chef

Comedy Buddy Comedy
7.3

20141h 54min

United States

Director: Jon Favreau

Overview

When Chef Carl Casper suddenly quits his job at a prominent Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity for its controlling owner, he is left to figure out what's next. Finding himself in Miami, he teams up with his ex-wife, his friend and his son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen -- and zest for life and love.

Themes

Public image pressure, Road trip reinvention, Creative integrity vs control, Culinary authenticity vs trend, Family collaboration

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Neighbors

389. Neighbors

Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.3

20141h 37min

United States

Director: Nicholas Stoller

Overview

A couple with a newborn baby face unexpected difficulties after they are forced to live next to a fraternity house.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Trust and betrayal, Parenting vs partying, Adult boundaries tested, Noise vs safety, Neighborhood disruption, Peer pressure and retaliation

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Clear History

390. Clear History

Comedy TV Movie Satire
6.4

20141h 40min

United States

Director: Greg Mottola

Overview

Nathan Flomm, in order to avoid the humiliation of having missed out on a hugely successful business, assumes a new identity on Martha's Vineyard. He plots revenge when his former business partner moves to the same town.

Themes

Revenge as motive, Identity concealment, Social risk management, Private life public exposure, Humiliation and reinvention, Reputational tension

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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