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Plot Summary:
Marty, an anti-social realist, and Harry, a passionate ideologist, are two young writers who have come to Hollywood to make it as successful screenwriters.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 86
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags:
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Afire (2023)
Plot Summary:
A seaside vacation takes an unexpected turn when Leon and Felix show up at Felix's family's holiday home to discover Nadja, a mysterious woman, already there. As an ever-encroaching forest fire threatens their well-being, relationships are tested and romances are kindled.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Germany
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags:
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Good Girl, Bad Girl (1990)
Plot Summary:
In LA, Terri is making a movie called "Space Pirates." For cash and in hopes of finding a sugar daddy, she dances in a cabaret. Nick, her boyfriend, is jealous. When a customer flashes a briefcase full of money, Terri arranges to meet him at a hotel; she's stashed Nick in the closet to steal the money while she keeps the john, Chao, busy. When Nick gets the case open, there's no cash, just snakes. Terri realizes that the snakes must have some value, so she ties up Chao to force him to tell her how to convert the snakes back into cash. She keeps the dim Nick involved and also gets help from other cabaret customers beguiled by her charms. But what about "Space Pirates"?.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 35
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: independent film, slapstick comedy, slapstick
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Laura Gets a Cat (2017)
Plot Summary:
Laura, an unemployed writer in New York City, tries to juggle an unexciting boyfriend, an affair with a performance artist, and a vivid imaginary life.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 108
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags:
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One False Step (2000)
Plot Summary:
A comic feature film about an underachieving writer who sets out to write his masterpiece, but is confounded when one of its characters steps into his real life and introduces him to a life of sin and corruption.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 62
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: neurotic, suspenseful, tense, touching, captivating, suspense, independent film
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The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry (2022)
Plot Summary:
This comical love story follows the story of A.J. Fikry, whose life is not at all what he expected it to be. His wife has died, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history and now his prized possession, a rare edition of Poe poems, has been stolen. He’s given up on people and even the books in his store offer another reminder that the world is changing too rapidly. But when a mysterious package arrives at the store, it gives Fikry the chance to make his life over and see things anew.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: romantic, romantic comedy, cute
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South Beach Love (2021)
Plot Summary:
From New York Times Bestselling Author Caridad Piñeiro comes a story about rival quinceañeras, glorious Cuban cooking, friendship, family ties – and romance.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 979
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: captivating, disturbing, semi serious
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Winter in Vail (2020)
Plot Summary:
Chelsea inherits a house in Vail. She meets Owen and gets a much needed break. Together, they put on Strudelfest to highlight the charm of Old Vail.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: romantic, touching, realistic, light, humorous, romantic comedy
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A Fabled Holiday (2022)
Plot Summary:
Talia and her childhood best friend Anderson unexpectedly reunite in a curiously familiar looking town full of Christmas spirit that restores its visitors when they need it most.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags:
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Amanda & Jack Go Glamping (2017)
Plot Summary:
With his marriage and career against the ropes, dejected author Jack Spencer travels with his wife, Amanda, to an isolated glamping retreat in search of a spark. When a surprise double booking finds their private retreat anything but private, Jack spins into a comedic exploration of love, lost dreams, small-town-wisdom, and friendship with a miniature donkey to get over himself before he loses all he holds dear.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 808
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, captivating, entertaining, satirical, disturbing
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Always and Forever (2009)
Plot Summary:
A pair of high school sweethearts, Grace (Rena Sofer) and Michael (Dean McDermott) are reunited after 20 years apart at their school reunion. Sparks fly as the two catch up but it's not that simple as Grace is taken by safe, reliable Philip and she's determined to do the right thing. Also in the way is Grace's well meaning but meddling mom Mary (Barbara Eden) who also believes her daughter should be with Phillip. Will true love win or will their second chance go up in flames?.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 508
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: sentimental, romantic, touching, feel good, emotional
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Less Than 30 (2016)
Plot Summary:
Alexa Cavender, pressured to find a relationship, takes an interesting approach by only dating those matched at less than 30%.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 79
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags:
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A Reunion (2014)
Plot Summary:
Two estranged friends travel across the country to attend their college reunion, and face their complicated past along the road.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 222
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: homoerotic
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The Creatress (2019)
Plot Summary:
Young, bestselling author Eryn Bellow concludes her bookstore tour with her agent selling film rights and closing a six figure advance for her follow-up. Headwinds arise as critics get offended by the claims that Eryn is being declared a living literary legend. The storm gathers force as the assaults gravitate from bad reviews to a fake-memoir designed to obliterate her from the field. Through the noise, Eryn attempts to write her way out of the public fray, and reclaim her voice in the minds of her readers. Along the way, she hopes to prove a happy ending is not always a bad thing.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 188
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags:
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4 Nights in the Hamptons (2014)
Plot Summary:
A married couple of 6 years invites an old friend and his new, free spirited girlfriend to their Hamptons Summer home for a long weekend. Emotions and desires are stirred but in ways none of them expected.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 209
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: sexy, light, humorous, contemplative, independent film
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Bad Therapy (2020)
Plot Summary:
Married couple Bob and Susan Howard decide to see a marriage counselor named Judy Small, who appears trustworthy but harbors dark and conflicted impulses.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, humorous, captivating, dark comedy
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Lucky in Love (2014)
Plot Summary:
When Mira's April Fool's Day tricks materialize, she finds herself promoted to the perfect job, dating the perfect man and living in the perfect home. Mira's newly upgraded life even involves working with her CEO and her good friend, on a coveted work project. When these seemingly positive changes result in big challenges, Mira realizes that the pursuit of perfection is a fool's errand. In order to achieve a life that's perfect for her, Mira must let go of perfection and chase what brings her true happiness.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: Canada
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, realistic, melancholic, sentimental, touching, cute, exciting
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Grace (2018)
Plot Summary:
A famous writer begins suffering from a crippling case of writer's block. His agent sends him a strange, belligerent woman to be his new assistant, hoping the change will inspire him.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 520
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, captivating, suspense, disturbing
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The Boy Downstairs (2017)
Plot Summary:
A young woman is forced to reflect on her first relationship when she inadvertently moves into her ex boyfriend's apartment building.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: romantic, psychological, captivating, satirical, disturbing, romantic comedy
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Christmas Unwrapped (2020)
Plot Summary:
Charity, an ambitious reporter, learns the true meaning of Christmas when she investigates Erik Gallagher, a beloved member of the town who insists all the gifts he provides every Christmas are from none-other than Santa himself.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 992
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: sentimental, romantic, touching, feel good, romantic comedy
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Commandments (1997)
Plot Summary:
Seth Warner has reached the end of his rope. Ever since his wife died two years earlier, his world has been in turmoil. He is despondent, his career has fallen apart, even his house has been destroyed. There seems to be nothing left for him to live for. Confused and angry after two years of suffering, he finally directs his wrath at God from the rooftop of his apartment building in New York City. In the midst of a wild thunderstorm he demands to know why he has been betrayed by the god he has believed in and honored his whole life. God's answer is to strike down Seth's dog in a bolt of lightning. Pushed beyond his limits, Seth decides to respond to his years of torment by breaking each of the biblical Ten Commandments.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: humorous, black comedy, dark comedy, offbeat, witty, cynical, semi serious, detective, light, romantic
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My Life's in Turnaround (1993)
Plot Summary:
Two Manhattan slackers want to make a movie about their lives. One drives a cab, the other tends bar; neither has a clue how to make a movie. Things look up when real-life actors Phoebe Cates and Martha Plimpton agree to star in the project.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 460
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: independent film, offbeat, feel good, humorous, realistic, witty, semi serious
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Next Stop Wonderland (1998)
Plot Summary:
A lighthearted story about a man and a woman who seem destined to be together... and the hilarious chain of accidents that seem determined to keep them apart!.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: romantic comedy, independent film, clever, heartfelt, sentimental, touching, feel good, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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This Thing with Sarah (2013)
Plot Summary:
A free-spirited surf instructor volunteers herself as a strictly sexual - or so she thinks - rebound for a heartbroken, down and out writer.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 417
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, realistic, captivating, psychological, romantic, romantic comedy, indie film, sentimental, offbeat
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I Used to Go Here (2020)
Plot Summary:
Following the launch of her new novel, 35-year-old writer Kate Conklin is invited to speak at her alma mater by her mentor and former professor. After accepting the invitation, Kate finds herself deeply enmeshed in the lives of an eccentric group of college students.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: romantic, light, sincere, feel good, humorous, contemplative, funny
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Trainwreck (2015)
Plot Summary:
Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 141000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 125 min
Plot tags: romantic, funny, humorous, light, sexy, romantic comedy, teen, witty, independent film, grindhouse
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Surviving Desire (1992)
Plot Summary:
Jude, a college professor, is obsessed with Sophie, his student. She, in turn, is intrigued by his scholarly charm. Flirtation turns to lust and the two become lovers.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 53 min
Plot tags: retro, art house, clever, offbeat, humorous, realistic, witty, contemplative, talky, semi serious
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Straight Talk (1992)
Plot Summary:
Honest and straightforward small-town Shirlee Kenyon chucks her boyfriend and heads for Chicago. Accidentally having to host a radio problem phone-in show, it is clear she is a natural and is hired on the spot. But the station insists she call herself Doctor, and as her popularity grows a local reporter starts digging for the truth. Problem is, the more he is around her the more he fancies her.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: emotional, feel good, humorous, semi serious, realistic, sentimental, inspirational, retro, exciting, light
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The Best Man (1999)
Plot Summary:
Harper, a writer who's about to explode into the mainstream leaves behind his girlfriend Robin and heads to New York City to serve as best man for his friend Lance's wedding. Once there, he reunites with the rest of his college circle.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: romantic, clever, romantic comedy, light, black comedy, hood, sentimental, touching, feel good, humorous
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Writing Around the Christmas Tree (2021)
Plot Summary:
Mikaela is a successful romance novelist who has had bad luck in love, visits a quaint bed and breakfast for a Christmas writer's retreat near a snowy lake town each year. Upon arriving, she meets dashing writer Levi, who soon convinces Mikaela that she shouldn't be writing about love, if she doesn't allow herself to get out and actually experience it.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 260
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: romantic, captivating, entertaining, disturbing
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The Wood (1999)
Plot Summary:
In the panicky, uncertain hours before his wedding, a groom with prenuptial jitters and his two best friends reminisce about growing up together in the middle-class African-American neighborhood of Inglewood, California. Flashing back to the twenty-something trio's childhood exploits, the memories capture the mood and nostalgia of the '80s era.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: feel good, realistic, touching, hood, melancholic, humorous, sentimental, semi serious, inspirational, black comedy