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Plot Summary:
The relationship between four female temps all working for the same credit company is threatened with the arrival of a new hire, who lands a permanent position one of the women was vying for.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: atmospheric, melancholic, satirical, dark comedy, semi serious, cult classic, independent film, clever, humorous, offbeat
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ExTerminators (2009)
Plot Summary:
Alex is a lonely accountant whose one act of rage results in her being sentenced to court-ordered therapy. There she meets Stella, the owner of a small extermination business who uses her car as a weapon, and Nikki, a dental technician with the face of an angel and the mind of a sociopath. Together these women form their own "silent revolution", wreaking havoc on the abusive men in their lives.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: humorous, witty, semi serious, dark comedy, offbeat, realistic, independent film, detective, black comedy
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Employee of the Month (2004)
Plot Summary:
"Employee of the Month" is about a guy whose day spirals from bad to worse when he gets fired from his dream job at the bank and is dumped by his fiancée Sara. David's best friend Jack tries to convince him it's for the best, but the opposite occurs when bank robberies and millions of dollars become part of his day from hell.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: dark comedy, suspense, melancholic, black comedy, entertaining, funny, humorous, realistic, witty, semi serious
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In the Company of Men (1997)
Plot Summary:
Two business executives--one an avowed misogynist, the other recently emotionally wounded by his love interest--set out to exact revenge on the female gender by seeking out the most innocent, uncorrupted girl they can find and ruining her life.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: psychological, dark comedy, independent film, controversial, brutal, suspense, clever, realistic, witty, disturbing
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Kabluey (2007)
Plot Summary:
Leslie is left with few options when her husband is sent back to war in the Middle East. A modest amount of help arrives in the form of his brother, Salman, who is less than prepared to care for the couple's two preadolescent boys. When Leslie still can't make ends meet on her own, Salman is forced to find employment, but, with minimal qualifications, his only option is to become a mascot for a digital company by donning a bulbous blue costume.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: surreal, humorous, dark comedy, light, absurd, black comedy, disturbing, touching, offbeat, realistic
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Critical Care (1997)
Plot Summary:
Werner Ernst is a young hospital resident who becomes embroiled in a legal battle between two half-sisters who are fighting over the care of their comatose father. But are they really fighting over their father's care, or over his $10 million estate? Meanwhile, Werner must contend with his nutty supervisor, who insists that he only care for patients with full insurance. Can Werner sidestep the hospital's legal team and do what's best for the patient?.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Australia, USA
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: black comedy, humorous, cynical, dark comedy, independent film, clever, realistic, witty, semi serious, biting
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Head Office (1985)
Plot Summary:
In this comic take on big-business wheelings and dealings, an ambitious senator's son (Judge Reinhold) moves up the corporate ladder through undeserved promotions. But against his better judgment, he falls for a woman (the chairman's daughter, no less) who's leading a protest against the company's shady business practices. "Saturday Night Live" writer-performer Michael O'Donoghue scripted this satire co-starring Danny DeVito and Jane Seymour.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: realistic, humorous, witty, semi serious, clever, biting, satirical, suspense, eighties
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The Storage (2011)
Plot Summary:
Antero Rousku is a storeman in a paint store. His job requires raw muscle power, mixing paints and carrying house repair materials around to earn his daily bread. But the basic salary is not enough for Rousku. He also sells a lot of stuff on the side from the storeroom directly to Jylhäkorpi, a frequent visitor, bypassing company bookkeeping. Rousku's colleague in the cellar storeroom is Raninen whose life consists of work, quarreling with his wife, and lottery. Raninen wants to win the main prize but he wants to have the right numbers in exactly the order in which they appear from the lottery machine. Raninen is not the sharpest pencil in the pencil box. Rousku's freedom is threatened by his relationship to the saleswoman Karita. Rousku wants to keep a distance to the woman except in bed. Karita has decided otherwise.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Finland
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: sexy, sincere, touching, humorous, realistic, semi serious, witty
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Rick (2003)
Plot Summary:
"Rigoletto" retold at Christmas time in Manhattan's corporate world. Rick, an executive at Image, is a jerk to a woman applying for a job. That evening, he's out for drinks with his much younger boss, Duke, and the same women is their waitress. Rick's continued rudeness leads to her getting fired. She puts a curse on him. A potential rift with Duke quickly surfaces; Rick is approached by the hail-.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 913
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: psychological, disturbing, clever, serious, suspenseful, dark comedy, black comedy, realistic, witty, biting
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Bartleby (2001)
Plot Summary:
An adaptation of Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener" told in the setting of a modern office.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: surreal, humorous, semi serious, dark comedy, art house, black comedy, cult classic, atmospheric, clever, offbeat
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Girl 6 (1996)
Plot Summary:
Girl 6 is a 1996 American film by director Spike Lee about a phone sex operator. Theresa Randle played the title character, and playwright Suzan-Lori Parks wrote the screenplay. The soundtrack is composed entirely of songs written by Prince. The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1996 Cannes Film Festival. Directors Quentin Tarantino and Ron Silver make cameo appearances as film directors at a pair of interesting auditions.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: sexy, surreal, talky, melancholic, humorous, sexual, absurd, touching, sex comedy, black comedy
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The House of Yes (1997)
Plot Summary:
Jackie-O is anxiously awaiting the visit of her brother home for Thanksgiving, but isn't expecting him to bring a friend. She's even more shocked to learn that this friend is his fiance. It soon becomes clear that Jackie Kennedy's obsession is nothing compared to her obsession with her brother, as it also becomes clear she isn't the only member of the family with problems.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: dark comedy, humorous, black comedy, independent film, surreal, absurd, offbeat, dark, cult classic, psychological
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The Daytrippers (1996)
Plot Summary:
Eliza D'Amico thinks her marriage to Louis is going great, until she finds a mysterious love note to her husband. Concerned, she goes to her mother for advice. Eliza, her parents, her sister Jo and Jo's boyfriend all pile into a station wagon, to go to the city to confront Louis with the letter. On the way, the five explore their relations with each other, and meet many interesting people.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: independent film, hilarious, clever, humorous, realistic, witty, talky, road movie, offbeat, cynical
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The Real Blonde (1997)
Plot Summary:
An aspiring actor and his girlfriend handle life's frustrations, while his friend seeks fulfillment with a blonde.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: light, satirical, melancholic, humorous, clever, offbeat, feel good, realistic, witty, contemplative
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Year of the Dog (2007)
Plot Summary:
A secretary's life changes in unexpected ways after her dog dies.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: dark comedy, melancholic, touching, humorous, spiritual, black comedy, cult classic, clever, offbeat, realistic
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Mistress America (2015)
Plot Summary:
Tracy, a lonely college freshman in New York, is rescued from her solitude by her soon-to-be stepsister Brooke, an adventurous gal about town who entangles her in alluringly mad schemes. MISTRESS AMERICA is a comedy about dream-chasing, score-settling, makeshift families, and cat-stealing.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 28000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: independent film, humorous, depressing, heartbreaking, melancholic, witty, stylized, semi serious, realistic, mumblecore
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Eating (1990)
Plot Summary:
At a spacious house in Los Angeles, Helene is turning 40-years old and her friends whom include French filmmaker Martine, house guest Sophie, and Lydia throw her a party. But also there is Kate a friend turning 30, and Sadie a Hollywood film agent turning 50. So, all of Helene's, Kate's, and Sadie's friends arrive for the party where Martine films the events with her movie camera and the shocking secrets revealed by Helene's mother Whitney, and her younger sister Nancy whom confide in their interviews about their obsession with food, and their roles in life.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 317
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: independent film, clever, offbeat, humorous, realistic, contemplative, talky, semi serious
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All the Rage (1999)
Plot Summary:
A rich cross-section of urban USA find their lives changed when their fates collide at gunpoint.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: clever, melancholic, intense, satirical, realistic, independent film, offbeat, humorous, witty, semi serious
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The New Age (1994)
Plot Summary:
Peter and Katherine Witner are Southern California super-yuppies with great jobs but no center to their lives. When they both lose their jobs and begin marital infidelities, their solution is to start their own business together. In order to find meaning to their empty lives, they follow various New Age gurus and other such groups. Eventually, they hit rock bottom and have to make some hard decisions.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: satirical, melancholic, meditative, disturbing, humorous, cynical, realistic, witty, semi serious, cult classic
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Optical Illusions (2009)
Plot Summary:
A blind man who recovers his sight after an operation finds his life in chaos when he is rejected by the community to which he once belonged. (Chile).
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 280
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Chile, France, Portugal
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: clever, touching, humorous, realistic, semi serious, sexy, sexual
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Career Girls (1997)
Plot Summary:
Two young women reunite and rekindle their friendship after having said goodbye at their college graduation, six years earlier.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK, France
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: cult classic, realistic, witty, talky, independent film, art house, sincere, touching, humorous, semi serious
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Three and Out (2008)
Plot Summary:
A London tube driver considers pursuing a third fatal accident to collect a huge payout.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, witty, clever, semi serious, offbeat, cynical, biting, black comedy, dark comedy
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Lisa Picard Is Famous (2000)
Plot Summary:
A documentarian decides to follow the career of New York actress Lisa Picard, believing she is on the brink of fame. Instead, he bears witness to Lisa's continued, humorous, struggles as an actress, as well as the conflict that arises when Lisa's best friend Tate hits it big with an off-Broadway one-man show.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 620
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, witty, cynical, semi serious, mockumentary, independent film, clever, offbeat, talky
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Barbershop 2: Back in Business (2004)
Plot Summary:
The continuing adventures of the barbers at Calvin's Barbershop. Gina, a stylist at the beauty shop next door, is now trying to cut in on his buisness. Calvin is again struggling to keep his father's shop and traditions alive--this time against urban developers looking to replace mom & pop establishments with name-brand chains. The world changes, but some things never go out of style--from current events and politics to relationships and love, you can still say anything you want at the barbershop.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 16000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, feel good, hilarious, black comedy, hood, realistic, semi serious, sentimental, parody
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Price Check (2012)
Plot Summary:
Pete is a good guy who used to be cool. Once living his dream in the music industry, he now toils away in the pricing department of a failing supermarket chain to provide for his loving wife and young son. When Pete’s new boss, Susan, takes over the department, her high-energy enthusiasm and unconventional ideas start to shake things up. She aims to reinvent the company while grooming Pete for the executive fast track. Making more money now than he ever hoped to in the music industry, Pete begins to wonder if this new career is just what he needs to become the man he’s always wanted to be.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, light, feel good, realistic, semi serious, independent film
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Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay (2002)
Plot Summary:
The film is about two companies who are battling it out for customers, Mary Kay, and one of her workers Lexi Wilcox are fighting it out with Jinger Heath. Who will win? You will have to see.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 465
Genere: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: humorous, witty, semi serious, stylized, clever, touching, realistic, biting, dark comedy, suspense
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Either Way (2011)
Plot Summary:
Icelandic drama about two remote road-workers.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 631
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Iceland
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: humorous, atmospheric, contemplative, captivating, psychological, offbeat, realistic, talky, semi serious
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I Really Hate My Job (2007)
Plot Summary:
'Every day is another day closer to the day I'll never have to do this again.' Five women, one restaurant, one night, one birthday, one breakdown. Then the phone rings. A famous actor is coming for dinner. I Really Hate My Job is the story of an evening in a café in London's Soho.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: semi serious, humorous, realistic, talky, independent film, clever, offbeat, witty
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Staten Island Summer (2015)
Plot Summary:
Pals Danny and Frank spend the summer after high school working as lifeguards while figuring out their future.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, light, romantic, semi serious, sex comedy, realistic, sexy, feel good, melancholic
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Gung Ho (1986)
Plot Summary:
When a western Pennsylvania auto plant is acquired by a Japanese company, brokering auto worker Hunt Stevenson faces the tricky challenge of mediating the assimilation of two clashing corporate cultures. At one end is the Japanese plant manager and the sycophant who is angling for his position. At the other, a number of disgruntled long-time union members struggle with the new exigencies of Japanese quality control.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: humorous, funny, light, captivating, cult classic, realistic, semi serious, inspirational, romantic, clever
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The Way Way Back (2013)
Plot Summary:
Over the course of his summer break, a teenager comes into his own thanks in part to the friendship he strikes up with one of the park's managers.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 155000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: touching, emotional, realistic, teen, independent film, sweet, indie film, semi serious, sentimental, witty