Comedy Films
Below are the best films that have stood out to us, and where to watch them!
Another Round
Synopsis: Four friends, all high school teachers, test a theory that they will improve their lives by maintaining a constant level of alcohol in their blood.
Director: Thomas Vinterberg
Writers: Thomas Vinterberg (screenplay), Tobias Lindholm (screenplay)
Stars: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen, Magnus Millang
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Big Time Adolescence
Synopsis: A suburban teenager comes of age under the destructive guidance of his best friend, an aimless college dropout.
Director: Jason Orley
Writer: Jason Orley
Stars: Griffin Gluck, Larry John Meyers, Michael Devine
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Borat Subsequent MovieFilm
Synopsis: Borat returns from Kazakhstan to America and this time he reveals more about the American culture, the COVID-19 pandemic and the political elections.
Director: Jason Woliner
Writers: Sacha Baron Cohen (screenplay by), Anthony Hines (screenplay by), Dan Swimer (screenplay by), Peter Baynham (screenplay by), Erica Rivinoja (screenplay by), Dan Mazer (screenplay by), Jena Friedman (screenplay by), Lee Kern (screenplay by), Sacha Baron Cohen (story by), Anthony Hines (story by), Dan Swimer (story by), Nina Pedrad (story by), Sacha Baron Cohen (based on character created by)
Stars: Sacha Baron Cohen, Maria Bakalova, Tom Hanks
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Buffaloed
Synopsis: In the underworld of debt-collecting, homegrown hustler Peg Dahl will do anything to escape Buffalo, NY.
Director: Tanya Wexler
Writer: Brian Sacca
Stars: Zoey Deutch, Jai Courtney, Judy Greer
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The Climb
Synopsis: A look at the friendship between two guys that spans over many years.
Director: Michael Angelo Covino
Writers: Michael Angelo Covino, Kyle Marvin
Stars: Kyle Marvin, Michael Angelo Covino, Gayle Rankin |
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The Forty-Year-Old Version
Synopsis: Radha is a down-on-her-luck NY playwright, who is desperate for a breakthrough before 40. Reinventing herself as rapper RadhaMUSPrime, she vacillates between the worlds of Hip Hop and theater in order to find her true voice.
Director: Radha Blank
Writer: Radha Blank
Stars: Radha Blank, Peter Kim, Oswin Benjamin
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The Half of It
Synopsis: When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn't expect to become his friend - or fall for his crush.
Director: Alice Wu
Writer: Alice Wu
Stars: Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire
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Happiest Season
Synopsis: A holiday romantic comedy that captures the range of emotions tied to wanting your family's acceptance, being true to yourself, and trying not to ruin Christmas.
Director: Clea DuVall
Writers: Clea DuVall (story by), Clea DuVall (screenplay by), Mary Holland (screenplay by)
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Judy and Punch
Synopsis: Seaside (nowhere near the sea), puppeteers Judy and Punch are trying to resurrect their marionette show in an an anarchic town on the brink of mob rule.
Director: Mirrah Foulkes (as Ms Mirrah Foulkes)
Writers: Mirrah Foulkes (as Ms Mirrah Foulkes), Tom Punch (story by) (as Mr Tom Punch), Lucy Punch (story by) (as Ms Lucy Punch), Eddy Moretti (story by) (as Mr Eddy Moretti), Mirrah Foulkes (story by) (as Ms Mirrah Foulkes)
Stars: Daisy Axon, Don Bridges, Michael Papas
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Kajillionaire
Synopsis: A woman's life is turned upside down when her criminal parents invite an outsider to join them on a major heist they're planning.
Director: Miranda July
Writer: Miranda July
Stars: Richard Jenkins, Debra Winger, Evan Rachel Wood
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