Best movies like Back to the Goode Life
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Plot Summary:
Francesca Goode is a successful New York banker who goes from being a Boss to being Broke overnight after the feds freeze all her assets when she's wrongfully blamed for unethical banking practices. She's forced to give up her hard-earned, lavish lifestyle and move back home to her humble beginnings with her uniquely hilarious, Southern family that she thought she ditched and left behind in a small town in Georgia. However, it's here that she will rediscover her self-worth, an old love, and the true meaning of family.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 144
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining
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All Good (2012)
Plot Summary:
While delivering a deceased man's body for burial, a naive village courier encounters a host of eccentrics and implicates himself in dark crimes.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Turkey
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical
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Smothered by Mothers (2019)
Plot Summary:
A football star loses all of his and his relatives money in a Ponzi scheme and becomes a father with three different women, all at the same time. The Ponzi scheme forces them to all live under one roof, and he has to pull off an elaborate caper in order to get his money back.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 84
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining
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Anthony Jeselnik: Fire in the Maternity Ward (2019)
Plot Summary:
Forging his own comedic boundaries, Anthony Jeselnik revels in getting away with saying things others can't in this stand-up special shot in New York.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 64 min
Plot tags: funny, light, humorous, entertaining, feel good, captivating, fun
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My Best Friend's Famous (2019)
Plot Summary:
After Sean Reilly, an earnest, self-deprecating, NY to LA transplant learns his slothful, less talented best friend gets a starring role on a hit TV show, he must battle his own insecurities and jealousy as well as the egocentric, spray-tanned male star of the show that is threatening his childhood friendship.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 87
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: funny, light, humorous, captivating, entertaining
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Victor (2009)
Plot Summary:
When a family wins a contest to adopt Victor, an 85-year-old man, the magazine intern who hatched the idea must undo what has been done.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 247
Genere: Comedy
Country: France
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical
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A Whole New Life (2019)
Plot Summary:
Gianni is a taxi driver dissatisfied with his life. One day by chance he gets the opportunity to take possession of the villa and life of a billionaire on holiday.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 453
Genere: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical
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The Opening Act (2020)
Plot Summary:
The film follows Will Chu whose true life passion is to become a stand-up comedian. He is given the opportunity to emcee a comedy show, opening for his hero, Billy G. Chu has to decide if he wants to continue the life he has set up or to pursue his dream, the life of a comedian.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, funny
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Now Add Honey (2015)
Plot Summary:
When a pop-star cousin comes to stay, a family's once normal life changes drastically.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 839
Genere: Comedy
Country: Australia
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Nick Swardson: Taste It (2015)
Plot Summary:
Nick returns to the Paramount Theater to drop his new TASTE IT hour special. Fans of Swardson get his fresh takes on booze, chicks and diarrhea, along with new stories, new jokes and a new t-shirt. Nick is back and it tastes good.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 101
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 68 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, entertaining, light, captivating, hilarious, live comedy
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Ian Edwards: Ideas Not Worth Spreading (2019)
Plot Summary:
Bill Burr presents Iantalk. Ian Edwards might not be a visionary billionaire or titan of industry, but he's taking the stage to share his strong opinions on sushi chefs, white people and drugs.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 39
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, entertaining, light, captivating
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Plot Summary:
Ines turns down a marriage proposal in order to focus on her career.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 919
Genere: Comedy
Country: Mexico
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining
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Stay Away from Me (2013)
Plot Summary:
Jacopo has a serious problem. He may be a brilliant marriage guidance counsellor, but he can never manage to have a steady relationship for more than two weeks. And for good reason: since he was very young, Jacopo has been cursed and brought bad luck to every woman who has fallen in love with him. Really bad luck. Because of this, he has vowed to stay away from women, for their own good. But the moment he lays eyes on Sara at a friend’s birthday party, he is smitten. Despite his resistance, the two fall head over heels leading to back-to-back, laugh-out-loud moments of disaster! Sara will quickly learn the consequences of her choice as the limits of her love are put to the test.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 882
Genere: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining
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Carnaval (2021)
Plot Summary:
After a breakup, an influencer takes her friends on a free trip to Bahia's vibrant Carnival, where she learns life's not just about social media likes.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Brazil
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining
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King Knight (2021)
Plot Summary:
The High Priest of a modern-day coven finds his life thrown into turmoil and ventures out on a journey of self-discovery.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 674
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, funny, suspense, surreal
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Me, Myself and Di (2021)
Plot Summary:
After winning the 'trip of a lifetime' to a caravan park in Rhyl, North Wales, unlucky in love Northener, Janet, is ready for a holiday romance. Unfortunately, taking the advice of her best friend, Diana - that she should pretend to be the opposite of who she actually is in order to find love - doesn't quite lead to the happily ever after that Janet was hoping for.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 202
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: funny, romantic, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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The Sklar Brothers: What Are We Talking About? (2014)
Plot Summary:
Randy and Jason Sklar standup special recorded in Madison, Wisconsin.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 74
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: humorous, funny, light, feel good, captivating, entertaining
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Shy of Normal: Tales of New Life Experiences (2011)
Plot Summary:
An author (Brinke Stevens) cures her struggle with writer's block by making up funny short stories about random people she sees in public.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 15
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags: funny, light, humorous, captivating, entertaining, independent film, cult film
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Enes Batur (2018)
Plot Summary:
Enes Batur has to decide between going to college or being a professional YouTuber.
IMDB Rating: 2.0
IMDB Votes: 56000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Turkey
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, disgusting
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A Woman With No Filter (2018)
Plot Summary:
Paz, a kind woman, has allowed everyone around her to treat her as if she were worth nothing, keeping silent so as not to hurt feelings. Until one day, in her head, a phenomenon forces her to express what she feels.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 569
Genere: Comedy
Country: Mexico, Chile
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, silent, silent film
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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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Some Like It Hot (2016)
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After the unexpected death of his best friend, a man examines his life and finds it incredibly lonely. Inspired by an encounter with a beautiful and sexy model, he embarks with his three friends on what turns out to be a crazy (and slightly stupid) endeavor on a path towards fulfillment.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: China
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, romantic comedy
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The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up (2022)
Plot Summary:
In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor George Carlin, Joan Rivers, Robin Williams and Richard Pryor.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 593
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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YouTube Poop: The Movie (2017)
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50+ YouTube Poop videos have been edited together to create a ‘very loose’ storyline in this visual mixtape. This ‘movie’ functions as both a compilation ‘best of’ as well as portraying the experience of flipping channels through YouTube’s funniest & filthiest ‘poops’.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 27
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: parody, funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical
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Crash Test: With Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer (2015)
Plot Summary:
Adapted from their beloved comedy show at Upright Citizens Brigade, Crash Test showcases Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer on a state-of-the-art party bus adventure, picking up famous comedians and celebrities as they go on a sightseeing tour of Los Angeles. Ben Stiller, Stuart Cornfeld and Mike Rosenstein of Red Hour executive produced the special.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 94
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 51 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Jolly Life (2009)
Plot Summary:
Riza Senyurt is the world's most troubled Santa Claus at Christmas time. For one thing, he doesn't know who Santa Claus is. Whether fake or real however, he is Santa Claus now. Bearing the load of the whole world on his shoulders, Santa Claus finally finds a clue. Life as we knot it isn't more factual than the lies children believe in.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Turkey
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, light, feel good, captivating, entertaining
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7 Chinese Brothers (2015)
Plot Summary:
Larry is an unqualified, unemployable, inebriated prankster who rides a tide of booze onto the glorious shores of an undiscriminating Quick-Lube. Taking a part-time job vacuuming and washing windshields, Larry finds himself mixed up with hostile co-workers and unsatisfied customers, while also finding himself smitten with his lovely boss, Lupe Torrez. Will Larry keep it together long enough to win the girl, provide for man's best friend (his dog Arrow), and do his grandmother proud?.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA, Greece
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, independent film
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Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again (2011)
Plot Summary:
For four decades comic genius Mel Brooks and talk show king Dick Cavett have partnered to give the world scintillating conversation and sidesplitting humor. In 2010 they reunited on stage to share show business memories and hilarious stories for loyal fans and a new generation of viewers.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 105
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 56 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, funny, light, feel good, captivating, entertaining, witty
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Rob Schneider: Asian Momma, Mexican Kids (2020)
Plot Summary:
Former "Saturday Night Live" star Rob Schneider returns to the stage and shares his take on life, love and dinosaur dreams in this stand-up special. Ending with a surprise duet performance with his daughter, singer-songwriter Elle King, Rob talks about potty training his young daughters and his own pig potential.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 874
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 44 min
Plot tags: feel good, funny, light, humorous, captivating
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6 Dynamic Laws for Success (in Life, Love & Money) (2017)
Plot Summary:
Upon discovering a coded message in the self help book "6 Dynamic Laws for Success (In Life, Love & Money)" which purportedly reveals the location of $2.4 million missing from a bank robbery gone bad, a demoralized ex-used car salesman sets out on a quest to find the money and remake himself in the process. However, he soon discovers he’s not the only one after the cash, and that the road to riches and self-improvement is littered with irate ex-wives, litigious fiancés, household calamities, accidental murders, and love at first sight.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 125
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining
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Mono (2016)
Plot Summary:
A mono virus outbreak at Highland Park High takes out the most popular kids for two months, allowing the outcasts to rule the school.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious