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Plot Summary:
Bill, a TV news reporter, tries to make ends meet to support himself, his wife and three daughters in urban Hong Kong. In the mist of the misadventures of Bill and his family, their luck and lives ultimately change when Bill's wife suddenly wins the lottery.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 373
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 100 min
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Mr Coconut (1989)
Plot Summary:
Michael Hui plays the lovable "Mr. Coconut", who arrives in town from Hainan China where he lived with his coconuts. Here in the sophisticated urban jungles of Hong Kong. "Mr. Coconut" has finally reunited with his family, as he endures Hong Kong Streets of the late 1980s, filled with stock and property gamblers, heavy mobile phones etc..... "Mr. Coconut", a Hong Kong Lunar New Year film classic, is also Michael's first 30 million box office hit in which he received the Best Actor Nomination in 1989.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 236
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 100 min
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Rainbow (1995)
Plot Summary:
Four kids and a dog embark on the adventure of a lifetime -- the search for the end of the Rainbow. With the aid of computers and an irrepressible belief, they achieve the impossible, finding and riding the multicolored arc.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 365
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, Canada
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: independent film, black and white
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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
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In-Laws, Out-Laws (2004)
Plot Summary:
Raymond Wong's Mandarin Films jumps back into the Lunar New Year fray with In-Laws, Out-Laws, an ensemble comedy which recalls the Lunar New Year flicks of years past. Like some of the other flicks Wong had his name on (Eighth Happiness, All's Well Ends Well), In-Laws, Out-Laws centers on family hijinks, and is generally steeped in cultural mores which may lose some Western audiences. However, unlike those films, In-Laws, Out-Laws has extra source material: it was based on a hit Guangzhou television show, which means an extra layer of cultural specificity which might make the film even more inaccessible to Western audiences. Another major difference: most of the cast members of this film are generally not "names" in the Hong Kong entertainment circle. Also, the movie is really not very good, though that's not really a function of the above-named differences. It's just the way things are.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 27
Genere: Comedy
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: slapstick comedy
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Candy Cane Lane (2023)
Plot Summary:
A man, determined to win the neighborhood's annual Christmas decorating contest, makes a pact with an elf to help him win. However, the elf casts a spell bringing the twelve days of Christmas to life, bringing chaos to the small, unsuspecting town.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 117 min
Plot tags:
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The Invisible Woman (2009)
Plot Summary:
Once assuming people ignored her because they weren't interested, Lili begins to suspect that she might be literally invisible.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 157
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: France
Duration: 90 min
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The Shaggy Dog (1994)
Plot Summary:
Preteen Moochie Daniels just wants a dog, but his dad, Daniel, is allergic to canines, like Bundles, the shabby sheep dog of neighbor Charlie Mulvihill who secretly trained his pet to help him steal jewels. Mooch's big brother Wilbert 'Wilby' is smart, shy and a promising inventor, but hopelessly clumsy when it comes to girls, and is jealous of his slick mate Trey who has no problems. Desperate Wilby resorts to a spell from the ring of Lucrezia Borgia (he accidentally got from dad's museum of curiosities), which magically turns him into Bundles and back at uncontrollable times. This is how he also knows that the diamond on loan in his father's museum is Charlie's next target.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 383
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: psychotronic
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The Skateboard Kid (1993)
Plot Summary:
No one could be more bored than Zack, the new kid in town with no friends in sight. When a gang of hip, skateboarding thrashers start cruising his neighborhood, Zack hopes his luck will change. But they want nothing to do with him. Then Zack makes the discovery of his life: a talking wisecracking, magical skateboard. And suddenly, skateboarding rises to entirely new heights. Written by Concorde - New Horizons.
IMDB Rating: 2.8
IMDB Votes: 721
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: independent film
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The Kid with the Broken Halo (1982)
Plot Summary:
Andy LeBeau is a fallen angel of sorts. He keeps messing up and causing trouble in angel training. The archangel, Michael, decides to give him one more shot. His mission: Help out the problems of three cases. First, the Desautel family, who are on the edge of breaking up. Then, the McNulty family, who are workaholics. Finally, Dorothea Powell who is a secluded, grumpy old woman. Andy's guide on earth is Blake, who is none too thrilled to work with Andy.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 264
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags:
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Miss Minoes (2001)
Plot Summary:
A cat who turns into a young woman helps a journalist protect their town from a factory boss with an evil plan.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Netherlands
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, captivating
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Re-Animated (2006)
Plot Summary:
Part live-action, part animated story about a boy who, after an awful amusement park accident, gets a brain transplant, which allows him to see cartoon characters in real life.
IMDB Rating: 2.8
IMDB Votes: 773
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
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My Pet Monster (1986)
Plot Summary:
Synder, the historian who has spent many years trying to unlock the powers of the statue, wishes to capture Max for validation of his life's work.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 381
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Canada
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: surprise ending, psychotronic, cult film
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The Skateboard Kid 2 (1994)
Plot Summary:
Take a roller coaster ride full of high octane adventure as 12 year old Sammy takes to the skies. With the help of a magical flying skateboard, Sammy ends up the hottest skateboarder in town. But a group of local thrashers don't like the extra competition. They plot to destroy any chance of Sammy competing against them in a local tournament. But they don't have a clue of what they're up against.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 407
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: independent film
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It's a Fairy! (2016)
Plot Summary:
Geraldine is a fairy who lost their wings by using unconventional methods in their missions. Her last chance to retrieve them will be the mission "Julia".
IMDB Rating: 2.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Brazil
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: captivating, entertaining, light, feel good, humorous
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The Brady Bunch in the White House (2002)
Plot Summary:
Mike Brady becomes the President of the United States, and names Carol as his V.P.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 992
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: parody, not serious, humorous, witty, political, spoof, political comedy
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A Tale of Lost Times (1964)
Plot Summary:
Four evil wizards succeeded to become young by using a time stolen from lazy kids. Now these kids who became seniors must act fast if they want to return to their real age.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 607
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Soviet Union
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: fairy tale, sincere, captivating, sentimental, light
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Day-O (1992)
Plot Summary:
A five-year-old named Grace creates an imaginary friend, because her parents only pay attention to the new baby, Tony. Now at 35, his sole friend reappears to help her.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 227
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags:
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The Spooky Bunch (1980)
Plot Summary:
A Cantonese opera company is attacked by an army of ghosts, thanks to a feud between the dead grandfathers of one of the company's actresses and a young man.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 122
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Hong Kong
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags:
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The Miracle of P. Tinto (1998)
Plot Summary:
Wafer factory-owner P. Tinto and his wife Olivia want a child of their own more than anything else in the world. Years of trying, however, have left them with nothing but a pair of extraterrestrial midgets living in the spare bedroom. When they decide to try adoption, a series of misroutings and chance encounters results in an escaped adult mental patient arriving at their door with adoption papers in hand. P. Tinto and Olivia accept this without question and welcome him in as their son. Can this family arrangement work?.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy
Country: Spain
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: manga, offbeat, humorous, surreal, semi serious, spoof, parody, weird
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A Talking Pony!?! (2013)
Plot Summary:
16 year old JULIET BELLO lives on a ranch with her stepmother KIM and two irritating stepbrothers, CRAIG and PETE. Since her father died the ranch has been going downhill, until in desperation Kim has to entertain the offer from businessman MONTGOMERY BEETLE or else face foreclosure. But Juliet thinks she has a secret that could keep the ranch open: her horse, HORATIO, can talk!.
IMDB Rating: 2.5
IMDB Votes: 198
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, parody, light, captivating, offbeat, independent film, spoof, cult film
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Monkey Up (2016)
Plot Summary:
A talking monkey seeks to gain fame and fortune as a movie star, but instead finds what's most important, a family.
IMDB Rating: 3.7
IMDB Votes: 429
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Canada
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, cult film
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The Good Witch of Christmas (2022)
Plot Summary:
In this adorable sequel to "Christmas Thieves," Frank and Tony are babysitting for Liam and Olivia, while their parents Emma and Peter are out shopping for last-minute Christmas presents. Emma and Peter get into an accident with Santa Claus, and have scared off all of his reindeer. Santa needs to call for back-up and the only person left to save the day is the Christmas Witch. Unbeknownst to Santa, the Christmas Witch has accidentally landed in front of Olivia and Liam's house, and she has completely lost her memory. Liam, Olivia, Frank and Tony try to find answers for the Witch in the book "Puffins". Will the Puffins help the Witch remember that she needs to go help Santa in enough time to save Christmas? This heartwarming live-action and animated Christmas film is filled with lots of holiday magic, and is something the whole family will enjoy together.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 212
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Italy
Duration: 77 min
Plot tags:
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Karlsson on the Roof (1974)
Plot Summary:
Svante is a young boy who lives with his family in a Stockholm apartment. One day he meets Karlsson, a chubby little man in the prime of his life, who can fly using a propeller on his back and who lives in his little house on the roof.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Sweden
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, stylized
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Finn on the Fly (2008)
Plot Summary:
FINN ON THE FLY is a madcap comedy filled with wild chases, mistaken identity and young romance.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 232
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: Canada
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, feel good, captivating, offbeat
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A Talking Cat!?! (2013)
Plot Summary:
A mysterious talking cat uses its powers of communication to enrich the lives of two different families, and bring them together.
IMDB Rating: 2.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, feel good, captivating, cult classic, semi serious, cult film
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Trading Mom (1994)
Plot Summary:
The Martin kids learn of a magic spell that will take them to the 'mommy market' so they can get a more user friendly model. After giving a few other moms a try, they want their own back. But that is not so easy.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: epic, mysterious, offbeat, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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Dr. Dolittle 3 (2006)
Plot Summary:
Lisa Dolittle sends her daughter to 'Durango', a Dude Ranch, to find herself. While there, she uses her talent to talk to the animals in order to save Durango from being taken over by a neighboring Ranch.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, romantic, offbeat
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A Mom for Christmas (1990)
Plot Summary:
The story revolves around 11-year-old Jessica (Juliet Sorcey), whose mother died when she was three years old. Her father Jim (Doug Sheehan) is a workaholic with little time for his daughter. Just before the Christmas holiday season, Jessica wins a free wish from a wishing well. Her wish for a mother for Christmas is granted by Philomena (Doris Roberts) and Amy (Newton-John), a department store mannequin, is brought to life to be a mom for Jessica.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: romantic, touching, offbeat, humorous, semi serious
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The Borrowers (2011)
Plot Summary:
Family adventure based on Mary Norton's classic children's books about a race of tiny people who live under the floorboards, resourcefully surviving by borrowing bits and pieces from the large residents who dwell above. After being discovered by 'human beans', borrower Arrietty and her parents are forced to leave their home while attempting to evade the clutches of obsessive scientist Professor Mildeye.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: UK, South Africa
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, not serious
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Son of the Mask (2005)
Plot Summary:
Tim Avery, an aspiring cartoonist, finds himself in a predicament when his dog stumbles upon the mask of Loki. Then after conceiving an infant son "born of the mask", he discovers just how looney child raising can be.
IMDB Rating: 2.3
IMDB Votes: 59000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: humorous, slapstick comedy, absurd, light, slapstick, feel good, semi serious, psychotronic, independent film, sexy