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Plot Summary:
Bobby Wyler is a confused fifteen year old trying to figure out who he is and what he believes before life gets complicated.
IMDB Rating: 3.1
IMDB Votes: 212
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: christian film
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Finding Normal (2013)
Plot Summary:
Dr. Lisa Leland is a brilliant surgeon with absolutely no bedside manner. She is leaving her practice at UCLA Hospital to move to the Hamptons where she will join her boyfriend as a concierge doctor, treating the rich and famous. As she drives cross-country to her new life she hits a tractor in Normal, North Carolina and her BMW is wrecked. Dr. Leland is found guilty of speeding and ordered to do community service as a doctor in Normal, population 332. In a town with no wi-fi, no lattes and no credit cards, Lisa Leland begins to find herself and discovers what a meaningful life is all about.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: funny, light, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, christian film, inspirational, spiritual
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Karma Calling (2009)
Plot Summary:
This zany take on the American Dream follows the Raj clan, who are just like any other family in Hoboken, N.J.: drowning in debt, driving one another crazy and ... mixed up with the mob by way of a call center in India.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 66
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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The Last Request (2006)
Plot Summary:
Pop's last request is for his sons to continue the family name. When his brother dies trying, Jeff leaves the seminary and encounters crazy women and odd ball characters.
IMDB Rating: 3.2
IMDB Votes: 243
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags:
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Wedding Association (2013)
Plot Summary:
Ismail's son, Tarik returns to his village after long years of being away and announces that he is engaged to a Latvian woman named Nugesha and although he doesn't have the means for it, Ismail still wants to be the one who pays for the expenses of the wedding. Several problems ensue as he tries to make sure that there is enough money for the wedding.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 23000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Turkey
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags:
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Better Living (1998)
Plot Summary:
A comedy about families, the elements that bind them together, and about hope in the face of hardship.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 156
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: independent film, black comedy, dark comedy
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Can't Stop Dancing (1999)
Plot Summary:
A Topeka, Kansas fun park dance troupe led by a 260 pound dancer (Ben Zook) learns that the park is going to close. Their leader convinces the group, now named "The Stupendous Six", to join him in a painted up bus and to hit the road to find the big time. The Six compete against other dancers to win a chance to compete in the grand finale at the Little Miss Orange County Beauty Pageant. The other members of the Six are Melanie Hutsell as an airhead, Margaret Cho as a oral fixated sex maniac, Brett Paesel as the leader's homosexual lover, Bruce Daniels as the African-American member with a penchant for misuse of black slang, and Michael Irpino as another more stereotypical gay dancer. Lots of cameos from tv stars occur in the various dance numbers. But this comedy does take most of its cues from "The Full Monty" rather than from other major dance films.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 159
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: slang, independent film
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Love Different (2016)
Plot Summary:
Lindsay Walker, a Caucasian woman who grew up in a small, all Caucasian town, gets a job at an African American consulting firm and finds herself in a complete culture shock. An African American co-worker, Neque Campbell, is given the task to help Lindsay get acquainted with the African American culture. Through their hilarious and eye-opening journey together, they both come to understand even more than they signed up for.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 109
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: light, captivating, entertaining, christian film
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What Happened Last Night (2016)
Plot Summary:
College students Danny and Sarah wake up one morning in bed next to each other after a night of hard partying, with no recollection of what happened the night before or how they met. Now it's up to them to figure it out.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 218
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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The Home Teachers (2004)
Plot Summary:
Stocky Greg's passion is football, and he rounds up his family from their respective church meetings and rushes home just in time to make the kick-off of the Sunday afternoon Vikings game. He has just planted himself in front of his massive television screen scarfing down chicken when his new home teaching companion, Nelson, calls to inform him that he has set an appointment to visit the Mori family in 15 minutes. Mormon males serving as home teachers are admonished to visit with their assigned families once a month, bring them a spiritual message, and provide help as necessary. Nelson, a nerdy "letter of the law" kind of Mormon who will not even purchase gas on a Sunday, intends to visit 100 % of his assigned families every month, and as this is the last day of the month even the many madcap mishaps that start immediately will not deter him from completing his duty despite Greg's griping and attempts to get back to the games.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 379
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: independent film
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He's My Girl (1987)
Plot Summary:
Bryan and Reggie are best friends who are in the music business in Missouri. When Reggie enters Brian for a chance to go to L.A., Bryan wins the contest and wants to bring Reggie with him. However, Bryan must bring a girl. In an effort to make sure Bryan gets his shot, Reggie decides to pose as a girl. When the duo arrive in L.A., both fall in love with two women and they must stop the promoter of the contest when he steals Bryan's song for his star, Simon Sledge.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 645
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: independent film, offbeat, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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Happiness Is... (1975)
Plot Summary:
Humorous adventures and dangerous escapades of young Mike Adams and his mischievous friends. Together, they learn when character counts. This delightful, Tom Sawyer-like story presents the adventures of Mike Adams and his mischievous friends. Their efforts to keep the neighborhood tomboy out of their secret “boys only” club lead to a series of humurous and harrowing escapades. Heartwarming entertainment that will bring back memories for parents as they watch it with their children, HAPPINESS IS…illustrates that faith, truthfulness and honesty are possible in today’s world.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 21
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 67 min
Plot tags: christian film, independent film
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Norman... Is That You? (1976)
Plot Summary:
Parents (Redd Foxx, Pearl Bailey) discover their son is gay and lives in Hollywood with his white lover (Dennis Dugan).
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 433
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: sex comedy, queer cinema
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The Road to Edmond (2018)
Plot Summary:
Cleo loves his life as a youth pastor in suburban Denver, but his genuine support for a teenage girl has put his job in jeopardy. When the church's Elder Board becomes aware of the situation, he's asked to take two weeks off to consider his actions and the impact on his role in ministry. Distraught by the arrival of this news via email, Cleo grabs a backpack and bike to hit the road and figure out what's really true. His journey takes a turn toward Edmond, Oklahoma, when he hitches a ride from a mysterious traveler named Larry and his dead father. Larry's intense skepticism along with a string of peculiar signs causes Cleo to question more than his relationship with the teen...he questions the very existence of Love.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 164
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 125 min
Plot tags: christian film, independent film
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The Apostate (2015)
Plot Summary:
A young man navigates the bureaucracy of the Catholic Church when he tries to renounce his faith.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 723
Genere: Comedy
Country: Spain, France, Uruguay
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags:
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Selfie Dad (2020)
Plot Summary:
Spiraling into a mid-life crisis and feeling disconnected from his family, Ben Marcus, a reality-TV editor, thinks he can only be happy by fulfilling his dream of becoming a professional comedian. Ben posts his stand-up routines to YouTube, and the videos fall flat. Then his tweener son posts Ben miserably failing on a home improvement project, and much to his teenage daughter’s dismay, it goes viral, launching Ben's social-media career as Selfie Dad. Although he quickly becomes an award-winning phenom, no amount of success brings Ben satisfaction. Through his friendship with a young coworker, Mickey, Ben finds the secret to a happy family . . . with his Bible in one hand, and his phone in the other.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 384
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: christian film, funny, light, touching, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining
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The Prize Fighter (1979)
Plot Summary:
"Bags" the boxer (funnyman Tim Conway) and his manager, Shake (Don Knotts), are quite a pair: One is a dim bulb, and the other has a mean streak. Times are tough and they must save their gym, so they line up some moneymaking fights. But when Bags and Shake discover that the bouts have been rigged, they end up with their backs to the wall and must fight back -- literally.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 388
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: funny
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Where's Poppa? (1970)
Plot Summary:
When New York attorney Gordon Hocheiser meets Louise Callan, the girl of his dreams, he schemes to eliminate his aging, senile mother, even though he promised his late father that he'd always take care of her. He fears that his batty mom's eccentricities will shortly lead to Louise's departure.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: dark comedy, black comedy, funny, clever, humorous, surreal, offbeat, realistic, witty, cynical
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Bringing Down the House (2003)
Plot Summary:
Straight-laced lawyer, Peter Sanderson (Steve Martin) meets and falls in love with online chat friend "Lawyer-Girl", Charlene Morton (Queen Latifah), only to discover she's a convicted bank robber. Charlene escapes from jail and comes looking for Peter to help clear her name.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 39000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, entertaining, melancholic, feel good, semi serious, romantic comedy, happy, raunchy, realistic
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Dial a Prayer (2015)
Plot Summary:
A troubled young woman working at a prayer call center makes a difference in other people's lives, forcing her to reconcile with her troubled past with the faith she brings out in others.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, satirical, disturbing, semi serious
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Holyman Undercover (2010)
Plot Summary:
An Amish man comes to Hollywood to be a missionary, and gets cast as Satan on a nighttime soap opera.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 296
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, feel good, semi serious, light, captivating, independent film, realistic, christian film
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Whitcomb's War (1980)
Plot Summary:
A businessman, a preacher, and a host of comic characters battle for spiritual control of a small mid-western town. Bible carrying preacher, David Whitcomb battles stubborn businessman Phil Esteem and three bumbling and treacherous demons as they plaque a small midwestern church, catching the ear of certain members of the flock causing mayhem and confusion… But who is really in charge? A warm and witty satire.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 22
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 67 min
Plot tags: christian film
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Moms' Night Out (2014)
Plot Summary:
Yearning for an evening without their kids, some friends plan a night out. But to do this, their husbands need to watch the kids. What can go wrong?.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: humorous, funny, inspirational, sweet, entertaining, melancholic, sentimental, not serious, realistic, christian film
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Cleaver Family Reunion (2013)
Plot Summary:
Members of a dysfunctional family settle their differences after a series of misadventures during their summer reunion.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 280
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, feel good, captivating, realistic, not serious, independent film
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Stuck on You (2003)
Plot Summary:
In Martha's Vineyard, Mass., conjoined twins Walt (Greg Kinnear) and Bob Tenor (Matt Damon) make the best of their handicap by being the fastest grill cooks in town. While outgoing Walt hopes to one day become a famous actor, shy Bob prefers to stay out of the spotlight. When a fading Hollywood actress, Cher (Cher), decides to get her show "Honey and the Beaze" cancelled, she hires Walt -- and his brotherly appendage -- as her costars. But their addition surprisingly achieves the opposite.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 55000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 118 min
Plot tags: funny, entertaining, touching, humorous, light, semi serious, witty, slapstick, hilarious, clever
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Divorce American Style (1967)
Plot Summary:
After 17 years of marriage in American suburbia, Richard and Barbara Harmon step into the new world of divorce.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: funny, retro, romantic comedy, clever, offbeat, humorous, realistic, witty, cynical, semi serious
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Jury Duty (1995)
Plot Summary:
When jobless Tommy Collins discovers that sequestered jurors earn free room and board as well as $5-a-day, he gets himself assigned to a jury in a murder trial. Once there, he does everything he can to prolong the trial and deliberations and make the sequestration more comfortable for himself.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: humorous, funny, light, witty, not serious, realistic, parody, romantic, unusual plot structure, bad ending
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Christian Mingle (2014)
Plot Summary:
A young, modern single woman enters the world of online dating looking for an instant soul mate.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: christian film, feel good, humorous, realistic, semi serious, inspirational, disgusting, independent film
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Hidden Secrets (2006)
Plot Summary:
A young man finds himself torn between his current girlfriend and an old flame at a funeral of friend where lifestyles and attitudes clash over a long weekend in this faith-based dramedy.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 545
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: christian film, sincere, touching, serious, contemplative, indie film, realistic
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Marriage Retreat (2011)
Plot Summary:
A roller coaster ride of love, emotions and comedy Jeff Fahey (LOST, MACHETE), Reginald Vel Johnson (Family Matters, DIE HARD), and Victoria Jackson (Saturday Night Live, BABY BOOM) star in this funny, heartfelt story about the difficulties many marriages face and the simple solution. A trio of unhappily married couples head to a mountain retreat where they are subjected to unorthodox and seemingly comical methods by the Dr. Sullivan (Fahey) and his wife Katrina (Jackson). As the couples struggle through the program for marital bliss, they soon discover it’s not “What” they are missing from their lives but “Who”, Jesus.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 589
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, christian film, light, psychological, captivating, indie film, independent film, touching, realistic, semi serious
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Today's Special (2009)
Plot Summary:
Young Manhattan chef Samir rediscovers his heritage and passion for life through the enchanting art of cooking Indian food.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, culinary, light, captivating, entertaining, hilarious, relaxing, sentimental, clever