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Plot Summary:
Frances Ferguson, the eponymous character at the center of Bob Byington’s new film, is discontent. Like a lot of us, she does a bit of “acting out” and pays the price —an arrest, a trial, incarceration. And then a new identity, one that’s not terribly comfortable. Nick Offerman narrates this deviant comedy, based on actual events.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 74 min
Plot tags: weird
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Death to 2020 (2020)
Plot Summary:
2020: A year so [insert adjective of choice here], even the creators of Black Mirror couldn't make it up… but that doesn't mean they don't have a little something to add. This comedy event that tells the story of the dreadful year that was — and perhaps still is? The documentary-style special weaves together some of the world's most (fictitious) renowned voices with real-life archival footage.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 40000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 70 min
Plot tags: funny, parody, controversial, surreal, cynical, mockumentary, iconic
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True Story With (2020)
Plot Summary:
A six-part series with YouTube stars Natoo, Cyprien, Norman, Ludovik, Mcfly & Carlito, meeting with French celebrity guests such as Jonathan Cohen, Antoine de Caunes and Julie Gayet.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 53
Genere: Comedy
Country: France
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags:
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Jim Jefferies: Freedumb (2016)
Plot Summary:
Returning for a second Netflix comedy special, Jim Jefferies unleashes his famously ferocious black humor to a packed house in Nashville, Tennessee.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: funny, philosophical, political, meditative, talky, cynical, stylized, intense, humorous, entertaining
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Dave Gorman: Googlewhack Adventure (2004)
Plot Summary:
Dave Gorman tells the story of his attempt to find 10 'Googlewhacks' (websites containing two unique words when searched on Google) and meet their owners before his 32nd birthday, in order to win a bet.
IMDB Rating: 8.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 115 min
Plot tags: live comedy
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Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth (2013)
Plot Summary:
Mike Tyson's one-man show is a fascinating journey into his storied life and career. MIKE TYSON: UNDISPUTED TRUTH is a rare, personal look inside the life and mind of one of the most feared men ever to wear the heavyweight crown. Directed by Academy Award® nominee Spike Lee, this riveting one-man show goes beyond the headlines, behind the scenes and between the lines to deliver a must-see theatrical knockout.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: sincere, captivating, realistic, talky, hood, humorous, semi serious, independent film
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The Tangalanga Method (2022)
Plot Summary:
Shy corporate employee Jorge Rizzi's life takes an uproarious turn when he participates in a hypnosis session that rips off his inhibitions and releases a hilarious alter ego.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 636
Genere: Comedy
Country: Argentina
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: neo screwball comedy
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True Story with Hamish & Andy (2017)
Plot Summary:
In each half-hour episode Hamish and Andy meet one regular Australian who tells them an amazing, true story from their life.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 200
Genere: Comedy
Country: Australia
Duration:
Plot tags:
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The Valiants of Samothrace (2003)
Plot Summary:
It is the summer of 1974. After the Turkish invasion in Cyprus the greek dictatorship mobilises the army. A small squad in northern Greece is ordered among others to go to Cyprus, but when the dictatorship falls, the soldiers are left in the island of Samothrace awaiting orders. As days pass things are getting out of control.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 637
Genere: Comedy
Country: Greece
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags:
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Jimmy: The True Story of a True Idiot (2018)
Plot Summary:
In the 1980s, a simple-minded fool named Hideaki meets comedy legend Sanma, changes his name to Jimmy and becomes a comedic superstar.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 89
Genere: Comedy
Country: Japan
Duration:
Plot tags:
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Hacks (2002)
Plot Summary:
There's a reason God created day jobs.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 134
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: independent film, mockumentary, fake documentary, cult film
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Shithead (2020)
Plot Summary:
Comedy about a shithead who tries to sell his baby for drugs.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 489
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: weird
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Cats Don't Come When You Call (2016)
Plot Summary:
Mitsuo is a boxer who prefers dogs but ends up looking after two cats that his brother rescues.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 256
Genere: Comedy
Country: Japan
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags:
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The Age of Spin: Dave Chappelle Live at the Hollywood Palladium (2017)
Plot Summary:
Comedy icon Dave Chappelle makes his triumphant return to the screen with a pair of blistering, fresh stand-up specials. Filmed at The Palladium in Los Angeles, California, in March 2016.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 67 min
Plot tags: realistic, talky, clever, political, suspense, intense, humorous, funny, visually appealing, psychological
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Mascots (2016)
Plot Summary:
Eager contestants don big heads and furry suits to vie for the title of World's Best Mascot.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: funny, satirical, surreal, absurd, mockumentary, light, sexy, clever, enigmatic, breathtaking
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Road Lawyers and Other Briefs (1990)
Plot Summary:
A collection of short films put out on VHS by A.I.P., includes "Road Lawyers", "Escape from Heaven", "Radar Men On the Moon", and "Hairline".
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 49
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: anthology, independent film, weird, cult film
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The Planters (2019)
Plot Summary:
Awkward telemarketer Martha Plant is down and out — sucking at her job and grieving her recently deceased parents. When she finds unlikely friendship in Sadie Mayflower, a bubbly vagrant with multiple personalities, Martha discovers having three friends in one may be more than she bargained for.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 500
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: surreal, weird
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How We Roll (2022)
Plot Summary:
Stoic Midwest husband and dad, Tom gets laid off from a car assembly line and makes the extraordinary decision to provide for his family by following his dream of becoming a professional bowler. Tom begins his new career with the loving okay from his wife, Jen the unfaltering support of Archie, his mentor and the proud owner of Archie’s Lanes: Home of the Curly Fry, the cautious backing of his protective mom, Helen, and the encouragement of his son, Sam.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 635
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: sitcom
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#Lucky Number (2015)
Plot Summary:
Made for TV movie based on a true story, an aspiring New York City sportscaster's life is on the slow track until he serendipitously gets the old cell phone number of a basketball superstar. Will the number be his ticket to success or a path to destruction?.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 549
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, independent film, teen comedy
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RSO [Registered Sex Offender] (2008)
Plot Summary:
There may be one thing worse than being a sex offender sent to prison: Being a sex offender released from prison. RSO tells the story of one offender's unlikely rehabilitation.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 496
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, mumblecore, fake documentary
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The Almost Perfect Bank Robbery (1997)
Plot Summary:
A cop and his expensive fiancée, a bank teller, plan the perfect bank robbery. All goes well until the FBI suspects, almost immediately, an inside job. Their plans to move the money out of the country, then just to cover their tracks, make them look more and more guilty.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 241
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: exciting, rough, humorous, realistic, suspenseful, semi serious
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Killer Tomatoes Eat France! (1992)
Plot Summary:
After being busted out of jail by his tomatoes, Professor Mortimer Gangrene begins a new plot to take over the world by inserting his hapless lackey Igor into the throne of the King of France.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: dark, mockbuster, spooky, natural horror, independent film, parody, offbeat, humorous, not serious, spoof
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Good Mourning (2022)
Plot Summary:
Movie star London Clash gets his world turned upside down when he must choose between pursuing his one true love and landing a life-changing starring role in a major motion picture.
IMDB Rating: 3.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: humorous, entertaining, funny, feel good, captivating, weird
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Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019)
Plot Summary:
Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 36000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: humorous, funny, entertaining, not serious, feel good, absurd, cult classic, weird, alternative comedy
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Frank and Cindy (2015)
Plot Summary:
G.J. Echternkamp tells the story of his relationship with his parents, his mother Cindy and his step-father, Frank. Frank used to be a member of OXO, a band from the '80s whose one hit wonder scored with the song "Whirly Girl". Cindy was the ultimate groupie who married Frank and thought life would be glamorous and award shows, but it's not how it turned out.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 946
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious
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Diani & Devine Meet the Apocalypse (2016)
Plot Summary:
A struggling comedy duo discovers that surviving the apocalypse is almost as difficult as surviving in Hollywood.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 685
Genere: Adventure, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: funny, weird
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Trevor Noah: Son of Patricia (2018)
Plot Summary:
Trevor Noah gets out from behind the "Daily Show" desk and takes the stage for a stand-up special that touches on racism, immigration, camping and more.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 63 min
Plot tags: funny, light, sincere, humorous, captivating, entertaining, weird, live comedy, fun
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Bug (2002)
Plot Summary:
A small boy squashing an insect sets in motion a series of events, large and small, that include a lost restaurant reservation, a drunken fender-bender, disruption of basic cable television service, and more than one relationship falling apart. One person's disaster becomes another's boon, and vice versa--because a man loses his job, a young girl becomes the lead ballerina in the school play, which in turn causes the death of a pet pig. These characters weave around Los Angeles and each other as seemingly mundane events fall into place, putting them on a collision course with a common fate and one heroic act of competence.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: humorous, surreal, semi serious, clever, offbeat, realistic, independent film, weird
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The Dark Backward (1991)
Plot Summary:
A man pursues stand-up comedy encouraged by his fellow garbage man. Though his friend, who accompanies him on accordion, continues to tell him how great he is, he actually stinks. When the "comedian" grows a third arm out of his back, the friend uses this twist to get him signed up with a sleazy talent agent, and it begins to look like his career is on the move, even though his girlfriend has left him.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: dark comedy, christian film, horror comedy, cult classic, independent film, offbeat, humorous, semi serious, black comedy, postmodern
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Somebody Up There Likes Me (2012)
Plot Summary:
Thirty-five years in the life of Max, his best friend Sal and a woman they both adore, Lyla. The trio stumble through mandatory but seemingly unfulfilling entanglements, at weddings, funerals, hospitals, eateries, divorce courts and the tool shed. A deadpan fable about time sneaking up on and swerving right around us.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 76 min
Plot tags: surreal, witty, humorous, talky, stylized, not serious, mumblecore, funny, existential, offbeat
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6 Month Rule (2011)
Plot Summary:
A womanizer teaches his clueless friend the rules about being single and avoiding emotional attachment.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 733
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, thought provoking