Best movies like 7 Reasons to Run Away (from Society)
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Plot Summary:
The family, the tenant, the wedding, the businessman, the neighbors, the poor child and the run over. 7 black comedy stories of a dysfunctional society.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 639
Genere: Comedy
Country: Spain
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, satirical, disturbing, dark comedy, anthology, black comedy
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Pictures of Superheroes (2012)
Plot Summary:
After being dumped and fired on the same day, Marie, a maid, gets a job cleaning up after an overworked businessman and the aggressively messy roommate he’s forgotten about, sending her into a surreal world of candy, insult comics, and pretend marriages.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 71
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: light, humorous, captivating, entertaining, absurd, independent film
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Chekhov's Motifs (2002)
Plot Summary:
The film is based on A. P. Chekhov’s play “Tatiana Repina” and short story “Difficult People”. At his wedding, the groom is horrified to see among the church crowd his former mistress who had recently committed suicide.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 365
Genere: Comedy
Country: Ukraine, Russia
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: psychological, humorous, captivating, satirical, disturbing
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Hate by Dani Rovira (2021)
Plot Summary:
An uncensored monologue by Dani Rovira about today's society.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 466
Genere: Comedy
Country: Spain
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: psychological, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, satirical, semi serious, one man show
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What Fault Is It of Ours? (2003)
Plot Summary:
Seven people in a therapy group are forced to find new ways of coping with their problems when their therapist dies in the middle of a session.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: psychological, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical
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Bomb Scared (2017)
Plot Summary:
Somewhere in Spain, four ETA terrorists await a phone call before carrying out a mission, while the 2010 FIFA World Cup, where Spanish soccer team is one of the favorites to win, is being held in South Africa.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Spain
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: dark comedy, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, social
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Ron White: If You Quit Listening, I'll Shut Up (2018)
Plot Summary:
Ron "Tater Salad" White dishes out his signature brand of cynicism, riffing on sex, celebrity and the sinister habits of wild geese.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 917
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 63 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, captivating, satirical, semi serious
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To Dust (2018)
Plot Summary:
Shmuel, a Hasidic cantor in Upstate New York and distraught at the untimely death of his wife, struggles to find religious solace, while secretly obsessing over how her body will decay. As a clandestine partnership develops with Albert, a local community college biology professor, the two embark on a darkly comic and increasingly literal undertaking into the underworld.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, satirical, disturbing, dark comedy
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Bill Burr: You People Are All The Same (2012)
Plot Summary:
Taking the stage in Washington, D.C., funnyman Bill Burr brings his stinging brand of humor to the spotlight, uncorking a profanity-laced, incisive routine that pokes fun at plastic surgery, reality TV, gold diggers and more.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, fun
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Jim Jefferies: Contraband (2008)
Plot Summary:
Last year’s critically acclaimed show ‘30’ sold out every night at the Edinburgh Festival and his UK and US tours. From those tours, Jeffries, the controversial Aussie stand-up, brings you his debut DVD, Contraband Live.Succeeding with jokes that most comedians wouldn't touch, and an ability to both charm and offend the crowd in equal measure, Jim is regarded as one of comedy’s fastest rising young stars. His brash confrontational style has made him one of the most sought after comics on the world stage, appearing on numerous TV shows and performing at all the major comedy and music festivals across Europe and the US. He has hosted the NME Awards in LA and narrowly avoided being bombed whilst performing to the troops in Iraq.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 71 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Small World (2003)
Plot Summary:
A prominent doctor wants to commit a suicide. Two cops chose a wrong way while driving down the road. The suspected one believes that he'll never be caught. His pretty wife who works in a confectionery and she's able only to love. One boy will help them all, but he's not even born yet... Just an ordinary day.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Serbia
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, satirical, black comedy, dark comedy
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Round Trip (2004)
Plot Summary:
Dante, a pony express in serious debt, meets Nina, a hostess stuck in Torino for the night.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 658
Genere: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical
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Mrs Mills (2018)
Plot Summary:
Hélène (Sophie Marceau) leads a sad life as editor of cheesy romance novels. But one day, when the old and delightfully eccentric American Mrs. Mills (Pierre Richard) moves into the apartment next door, there is a sudden return to her everyday life. The two unequal women make friends in a hurry and Mrs. Mills is finally even the new face for Hélènes publishing - and that brings great success. But actually the old lady pursues a completely different plan. And is she even a lady?.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 485
Genere: Comedy
Country: Belgium, France, China
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Jen Kirkman: I'm Gonna Die Alone (And I Feel Fine) (2015)
Plot Summary:
Jen Kirkman's Netflix produced stand-up special as performed at the North Door in Austin, Texas.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, fun
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David Cross: Making America Great Again (2016)
Plot Summary:
With nothing off-limits, David Cross is unapologetic, insightful, and biting in his Netflix original stand-up comedy special, MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Filmed live at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX, Cross takes aim the current political landscape.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 74 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, captivating, satirical, semi serious, funny
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Nikki Glaser: Bangin' (2019)
Plot Summary:
Nikki Glaser bares all in a blistering stand-up special about sex, sobriety and getting over her own insecurities. And she won't spare you the details.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 63 min
Plot tags: funny, sex comedy, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, satirical, semi serious, fun
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Patton Oswalt: Annihilation (2017)
Plot Summary:
Patton Oswalt, despite a personal tragedy, produces his best standup yet. Focusing on the tribulations of the Trump era and life after the loss of a loved one, Oswalt continues his journey to contribute joy to the world.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 66 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, satirical, semi serious, live comedy
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Louis C.K.: Sorry (2021)
Plot Summary:
Comedy special recorded at Madison Square Garden's Hulu theater on August 14, 2021.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 63 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, satirical, semi serious, sex comedy, dark comedy, fun
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Carlos Ballarta: El amor es de putos (2016)
Plot Summary:
Carlos Ballarta mocks daily life in Mexico, including public transit, the education system and the corn seller who betrays your confidence.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 251
Genere: Comedy
Country: Mexico
Duration: 67 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, satirical, semi serious
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Neuilly Yo Mama II (2018)
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In 2008, Sami Benboudaoud discovered the hell of Neuilly-sur-Seine. Ten years later, now that everything is for the best for Sami who brilliantly completes his studies of political science, nothing will go for his cousin Charles of Chazelle.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 486
Genere: Comedy
Country: France
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Revenge of the Alligator Ladies (2013)
Plot Summary:
After the passing of director Jesús Franco the movie was finished by Antonio Mayans. It follows "Al Pereira vs. the Alligator Ladies".
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 87
Genere: Comedy
Country: Spain
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, erotic, psychotronic, meta
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Roy Chubby Brown: Too Fat To Be Gay (2009)
Plot Summary:
Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none! Tackling subjects from motorway pile-ups to marriage counsellors & cancer-causing sausages this recording of another of Chubby's live performances will shock & offend those of a sensitive disposition.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 29
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 63 min
Plot tags: funny, light, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, live comedy
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The Foundation (2009)
Plot Summary:
THE FOUNDATION is an irreverent comedy series about an uncharitable man at the helm of a charitable organization. The series revolves around an irresponsible, corrupt man holding the reins of a powerful non-profit organization. Michael Valmont-Selkirk is an impressive hypocrite doing much wrong in the face of great righteousness. "The Foundation" wags its fat cat finger at the well-heeled philanthropists and donators who earnestly relieve their guilt in the high stakes world of philanthropy and non-profit charity fund-raising. In this world of so many worthy causes, Michael Valmont-Selkirk has but one cause dear to his heart - himself.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 145
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: thought provoking, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, black comedy, dark comedy
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On The Edge (2001)
Plot Summary:
A compendium of three short science-fiction films, each with a decidedly feminist slant.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 275
Genere: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, satirical, thrilling, anthology
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Crush and Blush (2008)
Plot Summary:
With her frumpy hair, blushing face, and awkward mannerisms, Yang Mi Sook has spent her entire life being unnoticed. Nicknamed Miss Carrot, she diligently teaches Russian to high school students who don?t listen, and ceaselessly pines after colleague Seo, her crush of ten years. Content with her uneventful, self-delusional existence, Mi Sook is sparked into action when hot young teacher Yuri comes strolling in and steals her class and her man. To nip their blooming romance in the bud, Mi Sook forms an unlikely alliance with Seo?s misfit teenager daughter, who?s every bit as eccentric as she is!.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 599
Genere: Comedy
Country: South Korea
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, sex comedy, black comedy, dark comedy
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Soap Opera (2014)
Plot Summary:
When the kooky tenants of an apartment block experience a sudden and shocking situation, they let their private lives, past secrets and crazy passions intervene as the confessions and absurd twists come thick and fast. Previous lovers, wild accusations, a possible murder and more boil to the surface days before New Year’s Eve, but can they even make it until then?.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 825
Genere: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical
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The Sinking City: Capsule Odyssey (2017)
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Hong Kong is just a ridiculous place full of lies. In this prosperous city, there are a group of people that have to live in the ‘space capsule’, which is a large seminar room subdivided into small living rooms. In such a small living space, this group of people all struggle to fight for their ideal lifestyle which reflects the spirit of Hong Kong.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 179
Genere: Comedy
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, black comedy
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Anthony Jeselnik: Thoughts and Prayers (2015)
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There's no subject too dark as the comedian skewers taboos and riffs on national tragedies before pulling back the curtain on his provocative style.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 59 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, ironic, satirical, semi serious, funny, fun
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You Keep the Kids (2021)
Plot Summary:
Flora and Victor are fun, modern, caring parents. That is, until they decide to get a divorce, and the perfect job opportunity turns up for them. They now have one problem: custody.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Spain
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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The Roommates Party (2015)
Plot Summary:
An unusually cold winter forces the french government to push the best housed people to accommodate some poor fellow citizens. The decree called "Le Grand Partage" creates some trouble among the residents of a Paris upscale apartment block.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: France
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: sincere, humorous, captivating, satirical
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What's your sign? (2014)
Plot Summary:
A few stories about the different Zodiac signs.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 461
Genere: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, anthology