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Plot Summary:
Graham Braithwaite is a violinist in a B.C. symphony. Unfortunately the symphony folds and much to his horror and disdain, he's forced to get a gig with a country band as the bassist. He has to leave the city and his girlfriend, Jane, to tour the B.C. interior with Frank Hay and his band.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 149
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: independent film
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High Stakes (1986)
Plot Summary:
Hard boiled tales of tough molls and trigger happy gangsters, screwball chases, and wartime intrigue are spun together in this send-up of the 40's film noir adventure, with a modern twist. Stars David Foley, Roberta Weiss.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 111
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: independent film, exciting, offbeat, humorous, semi serious, detective, noir, cult film
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It's a Mad, Mad, Mad World II (1988)
Plot Summary:
After losing their lottery winnings during the bank's closure, the Biu family's luck changes again as Bill's job promotion and daughters' education and work careers sent them and the entire family to lead their new lives in Canada, where new misadventures await.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 241
Genere: Comedy
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags:
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Terry Fator: Live from Las Vegas (2009)
Plot Summary:
Experience why America has fallen in love with Terry Fator's irresistible combination of humor and music and his hilarious cast of characters! The million-dollar winner of "America's Got Talent" and his endearing puppets deliver spot-on performances in the styles of many favorite singers.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 193
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 71 min
Plot tags:
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TallBoyz (2019)
Plot Summary:
Some up-and-coming comics explore friendship, race, masculinity, and more throught the sketches they perform across the country.The series stars Guled Abdi, Vance Banzo, Tim Blair and Franco Nguyen.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 167
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: sketch comedy
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Friends, Lovers, & Lunatics (1989)
Plot Summary:
An artist fired from his job comes home and discovers that his wife is having an affair and that she is leaving with her lover. He then sets off in pursuit of them, but in the process runs into another woman who is on the run from her crazed lover who is chasing her as much to get his stolen motorcycle back as he is to actually find her.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 145
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Deb & Sisi (2008)
Plot Summary:
Forever lonely, homely Deborah Dyer tries everything she can to "suicide herself" when she finds herself still single on her 40th birthday. All attempts fail as fate sends her car swerving right into Sisi Sickles, a recently evicted 40-something promiscuous waitress. Seeing an opportunity for a quick buck, Sisi hastily begins to take advantage of naive Deb and is soon at Deb's doorstep with a "broken umbilical cord or two." Stricken with guilt, a clueless and lonely Deb postpones her self-destructive plans to take care of Sisi. Things run hilariously amok when the two women grow closer and develop the only real friendship either of them has ever had. Who needs a man anyways, right?.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 16
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: independent film, black comedy, dark comedy
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How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired (1989)
Plot Summary:
A warm summer in Montreal. Two black men, Man and Bouba, share an apartment. Man is an ambitious author, writing on The Great Novel. Bouba is a lazy amateur philosopher who quotes the Koran. Man's habit of picking up young white women makes many young white men jealous.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 333
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada, France
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: sexy, sex comedy
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The Treehouse (2014)
Plot Summary:
A 30 year old, delusional, no talent musician kidnaps a girl that he thinks is in love with him and stalks a guy who he believes is a record company scout.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 8
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 74 min
Plot tags: dark comedy, black comedy
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Ham & Cheese (2004)
Plot Summary:
Two talentless actors attempt to make it in the cruel world of showbiz. Without an ounce of talent between the two of them and their only strength being persistence, they'll do almost anything to attain their dream. Except let it go.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 451
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: independent film
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Twins at the Zoo (1989)
Plot Summary:
The parents decided to send two twins, Honza, and Martin, on vacation to their grandfather.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 115
Genere: Comedy
Country: Czechoslovakia
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags:
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I'm Dead But I Have Friends (2015)
Plot Summary:
Four bearded, hairy rock musicians - and Belgians - bury the singer of their group. Out of friendship and to prove to itself that nothing can stop them, they decide to leave on tour to Los Angeles with its ashes. The day before the departure, a serviceman with a moustache appears as the lover of their friend. Their journey takes an at least unexpected tour.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 398
Genere: Comedy
Country: France, Belgium
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: road movie, humorous, captivating, semi serious
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Ultimatum (1999)
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IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 23
Genere: Comedy
Country: Russia
Duration: 75 min
Plot tags:
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Lloyd the Conqueror (2011)
Plot Summary:
Three male college students, must do battle against Derek the Unholy, a dark wizard who is determined to hold onto his title as champion of the Larpers.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 380
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, light, feel good, offbeat
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Four on the Floor (1985)
Plot Summary:
Four on the Floor was a sketch comedy series which aired on CBC Television in 1986. Consisting of only 13 episodes, the series was a showcase for The Frantics, a comedy troupe consisting of Paul Chato, Rick Green, Dan Redican and Peter Wildman. In the U.K., it aired in Channel 4's traditional Friday night comedy slot, 10 June-2 September 1988. The introduction was voiced by Dan and Rick alternating each line, with video clips and sound effects interspersed in the opening. Although the series was quickly cancelled due to CBC budget constraints, it was an important influence on later Canadian sketch comedy, such as The Kids in the Hall.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
IMDB Votes: 177
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration:
Plot tags: sketch comedy, parody, spoof
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Rub & Tug (2002)
Plot Summary:
Rub & Tug is a sexy comedy that takes place at a "full body" massage parlour.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 627
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: erotic, sexy, humorous, semi serious, realistic, sexual
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The Delicate Art of Parking (2003)
Plot Summary:
An absurd comedy about a Parking Enforcement Officer, who - despite constant abuse from the public - finds truth, honour and serenity in the act of ticketing. His religious devotion to the work is challenged however, when his best friend and personal mentor is run down by an irate motorist and knocked into a deep coma. With the help of an angry young filmmaker, a Russian sound recordist hoping to break into the local film industry, and a seven-foot tall tow truck driver from Quebec, he embarks on a comical investigation into... the delicate art of parking.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 824
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, mockumentary, captivating, light, entertaining, clever, offbeat, realistic, witty, semi serious
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American Beer (1996)
Plot Summary:
Four young Canadian men are out on a road trip when their car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. They each go their own way in search of a needed alternator, but along the way, each one experiences an unexpectedly memorable adventure.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 112
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: independent film, offbeat, humorous, realistic, semi serious, slapstick
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Bubbles Galore (1996)
Plot Summary:
A comedy directed by Cynthia Roberts.
IMDB Rating: 3.2
IMDB Votes: 270
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags:
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The Violin Player (1994)
Plot Summary:
This European drama, set in Paris, follows a brilliant musician as he suddenly forsakes his career, to live and love amongst the common populace. Armand is the violinist who yearns to experience that life and to share his music with everyone, not just the wealthy and the elite. He leaves the glittering world of classical music without a backward glance and takes up residence in the Paris metro where he is surrounded by beggars and tramps. There he meets and becomes friends with Lydia, a metro employee.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 88
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: France, Germany, Belgium
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags:
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Duct Tape Forever (2002)
Plot Summary:
When an evil land baron's limo falls into a sinkhole outside Possum Lodge, lodge leader Red Green is ordered to pay the baron $10,000 or lose his beloved lodge forever. Red considers various money-making schemes concocted by his buddies, but it's his nerdy nephew Harold who hits on an idea that just might save their wood-smoked bacon: a duct-tape sculpture contest in Minneapolis that offers a $10,000 third-place prize.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 859
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, feel good, captivating, light, entertaining, realistic, not serious, road movie
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Luck (2003)
Plot Summary:
Shane Bradley, who is fixated on ideas of luck and destiny, tries to win the girl of his dreams. After their relationship falters, Shane begins to think he might be unlucky and turns to gambling as an outlet for his obsession.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 448
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, light, feel good, touching, realistic, semi serious
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Dodging the Clock (2005)
Plot Summary:
The passage of time is probably the only concrete proof we have that justice exists in this cruel world. Some people would like to stop time in its tracks, while others choose to follow its path. In this story, three men in their early thirties have reached that age when it's time to start thinking about "getting a life", perhaps starting a family. But how do you handle the fact that your friendships are changing? That, slowly, your new family is becoming the center of your ever-shrinking world? What do you do when you realize your youth is a thing of the past?.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, light, captivating, entertaining, realistic, semi serious
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Heaven Before I Die (1997)
Plot Summary:
Jacob's feet are so turned out that he walks like Charlie Chaplin. He is different because of that and decides to emigrate from Palestine to Canada, where "everyone is equal". There everybody treats him kindly, and a thief specializing in stealing money from cash machines takes him into his home and treats him like a son, waitress Selma finds him a job as a Chaplin imitator, "prophet" Khalil Gibran gives him wise advice.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 155
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: independent film, offbeat, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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Leader of the Band (1987)
Plot Summary:
Eddie is a down-on-his-luck bar pianist who has just been fired from another job. Desperate for work, he finds a school looking for a leader for its hopelessly incompetent marching band. Somehow, Eddie has to whip these kids into shape in time for the big band competition. Can he get them to march without tripping over their own feet, let alone win the contest?.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 104
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: independent film
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The Trailer Park Boys Xmas Special (2004)
Plot Summary:
In this holiday prequel, it’s 1997 and Sunnyvale Trailer Park is getting ready for the holiday season. Julian’s got a great idea to make money this Christmas, Ricky gets confused between God and Santa, and Bubbles tries to get the Boys together for an annual Christmas bonfire. Meanwhile, Mr. Lahey is thrilled because Christmas is the only day of the year that his wife Barb allows him to have a few drinks. Directed by series creator Mike Clattenburg, this hour-long special takes place before Jamie was J-Roc, before Randy and Lahey were a couple, and before the Shitmobile was missing a door.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 57 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, mockumentary, light, offbeat, realistic, not serious
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Rock, Paper, Scissors: The Way of the Tosser (2007)
Plot Summary:
This hilarious genre-bending comedy follows Gary Brewer, along with girlfriend Holly Brewer (no relation), and best friend Trevor Morehouse as Gary quests to reign supreme at the 2006 Rock, Paper, Scissors World Championships.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 423
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, not serious, light, mockumentary, offbeat
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Sharp as Marbles (2008)
Plot Summary:
Albert isn't the brightest bulb on the block. But that's okay, he's got his best friends, George and Ernie to help him out. Only problem, they're just as dumb as he is.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 812
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: humorous, not serious, light, captivating, entertaining, feel good, witty, independent film
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Hollywood North (2003)
Plot Summary:
The making of a serious, Canadian art house film descends into Hollywood farce when its producer is forced to compromise his vision to accommodate his drug-addled star, his leading lady and his venal backers.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 480
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, witty, semi serious, clever, biting, black comedy, dark comedy, suspense
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American Boyfriends (1989)
Plot Summary:
A Canadian college student learns about life and love during a trip to her cousin's wedding in California.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 175
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: independent film, touching, humorous, realistic, non-linear, semi serious, sexual, sexy
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Heartbeat (2014)
Plot Summary:
After her boyfriend leaves town, Justine, depressed and unfulfilled, picks up her neglected guitar which takes her on a journey that gets her heart beating for the first time in years.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 44
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: light, captivating, feel good, entertaining, touching, serious, realistic