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Plot Summary:
The comedy about men and their struggles in life and love.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Germany
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: clever, humorous, realistic, semi serious, not serious
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Manta, Manta (1991)
Plot Summary:
A not so clever guy called Berti with a Opel Manta (a low budget European sports-coupe from the '80s) gets competition in a street race from a guy with a fast Mercedes, and another slick guy with a Ferrari tries to get his hands on Bertis girlfriend.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Germany
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: semi serious, humorous, realistic, light
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Complete Idiot (2007)
Plot Summary:
Based on Tommy Jaud's bestselling novel, this comedy focuses on a dispassionate clerk and his set-backs in life. 29-year-old Simon works in a phone shop, but his thoughts just circle around finding a new girl-friend after being left by his last one year ago. While his Croatian cleaner tries to procure him, his efforts to chat up women in clubs also fail. However, he finds the woman of his dreams (and mother of their future children) in his most hated coffee shop, although not having a clue how to win her heart.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Germany
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: feel good, semi serious, humorous, realistic, sexual, sexy, hot
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Cavemen (2013)
Plot Summary:
"Cavemen" is a comedic film with a slight edge of drama revolving around the lives of somewhat single, somewhat unemployed guys living in a warehouse converted to living quarters in the 'Arts District' of Downtown Los Angeles, California they are toiling adulthood and realities of love.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: light, humorous, realistic, semi serious, romantic, scenic, romantic comedy, independent film
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The Man Who Couldn't Say No (2002)
Plot Summary:
Rasmus is a commissioning editor prepared to go to lengths to keep people happy - which is just what he has to do, because Rasmus has a problem. He can't say no. To his ex-girlfriend who wants a baby or his new girlfriend, who wants things clear cut, or his author pal, who wants to write for a limited audience, or his new boss, who wants to publish sex guides.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 316
Genere: Comedy
Country: Germany, Denmark
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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Hollywood Palms (2001)
Plot Summary:
Set entirely in the Hollywood Palms apartment building and its yard, this movie shows how people there live and interact with each other.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 174
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: humorous, witty, semi serious, realistic, biting, suspense
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Watch It (1993)
Plot Summary:
Mike, Danny, and Rick are grown men who share a house in Chicago. They take on a fourth house mate, John, who is Mike's estranged first cousin. John's welcome to the house is crowned by his introduction to a game of perpetual pranks called "Watch it!" When not playing pranks on each other, the three men spend their time womanizing, avoiding commitment, treating women badly, and talking about women in the coarsest terms. John, somewhat of a drifter with a fear of commitment, is nonetheless a man apart from this trio of feckless cowards. He takes a shine to Anne, recently jilted by his cousin Mike. Meanwhile, Rick is doing his best to ruin a promising relationship with the fetching and sincere Ellen. How Annie, Ellen, Rick, Mike, and John sort out (or fail to sort out) their social lives becomes the focus of the movie.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 638
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: independent film, humorous, realistic, witty, semi serious
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What Boys Like (2003)
Plot Summary:
While traveling to be the groomsmen in the wedding of their friend Scott, the wolf Dewey proposes two bets to his monogamist friend Jay: if he had sex along the weekend he would give his valuable convertible car to Jay; and if Jay did not score any woman in the same period, he would date Jay's sister. They arrive in a huge property with their loser friend Phil, and the trio is introduced to the bridesmaids. When Jay meets the fiancée Reese, he realizes that she is his former sweetheart and passion. Along the weekend, the bets and the love of Jay for Reese gets the guests into very complicated situations.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 595
Genere: Comedy
Country: South Africa, USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: sex comedy, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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Single White Spenny (2011)
Plot Summary:
Single White Spenny is a Canadian television series that aired briefly on Showcase in 2011, and chronicles the misadventures a fictitious version of Spencer Rice, played by himself, has dating various women after his wife divorced him for being "an immature man-child emotionally incapable of a serious relationship." IFC Canada announced that Single White Spenny had been cancelled due to poor ratings and its inability to capture Kenny vs. Spenny audiences.
IMDB Rating: 2.1
IMDB Votes: 445
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration:
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, not serious, sitcom, semi autobiographical
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V.O.S. (2009)
Plot Summary:
A game between four characters. A comedy about love and friendship. A film about the great lie of story telling that moves between reality and fiction.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 207
Genere: Comedy
Country: Spain
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious, meta, realistic, witty
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The Mind of the Married Man (2001)
Plot Summary:
The Mind of the Married Man is a television series that ran on the HBO network for two seasons consisting of twenty episodes between September 2001 and November 2002. The story attempts to focus on the challenges of modern-day married life from a male perspective. The show drew mixed reviews from critics, but was popular with a loyal audience. After creator/star Mike Binder went on to find success with the 2005 theatrical film The Upside of Anger there was talk of bringing back a third season which Binder had already written. The third season never materialized and as yet only the first season has been released on DVD. The theme song was the title song of the musical I Love My Wife, written by Cy Coleman and Michael Stewart.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 829
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, sitcom, clever, talky, sexual, sexy
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Naor's Friends (2006)
Plot Summary:
Naor's Friends is an Israeli television sitcom created by Naor Zion for the Israeli Channel 10. The series premiered on November 14, 2006 and series 3 started airing on April 5, 2011. The Israeli comedian Naor Zion completely wrote and directed the series and also stars in the series as a fictionalized version of himself. The series which is set in Tel Aviv revolves around Naor's eccentric friends and acquaintances, including Weisman, Dedi, Mika and Omri The series focuses on four single friends in their thirties, who live in the center of Tel Aviv - Naor, Weisman, Dedi, Mika, Omri. Dafi is introduced in the third series as the closest female friend to the main male cast after Tamar Keinan quit her role as Mika. The opening theme song of the series, "לא נרדמת תל אביב" was written, composed Danny Robas, and is performed in the series by Adi Cohen.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 188
Genere: Comedy
Country: Israel
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: not serious, humorous, realistic, talky, sitcom
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Wedding Fever in Campobello (2009)
Plot Summary:
When Jan decides to marry his girl-friend Sara, he is not aware of his opponent: her father, who is an Italian.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Italy, Germany
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: humorous, sentimental, realistic, feel good, captivating, semi serious
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Thirty-Five Something (2005)
Plot Summary:
Three women in their late thirties, one with marital problems, one trying to be perfect, and a spinster, discuss their relationship to men.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: France, Belgium
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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My Last Five Girlfriends (2009)
Plot Summary:
My Last Five Girlfriends traces the romantic journey of thirtysomething bachelor Duncan. As the film opens, the despondent Duncan is apparently preparing to take his own life, but not before taking the time to send a message to the last five women he dated. Taking the form of a whirlwind tour through Duncan World, the film is a comedic exploration of his failed relationships.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: sentimental, humorous, semi serious, realistic, witty, clever, independent film
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Caffeine (2006)
Plot Summary:
A fanciful battle of the sexes ensues when the relationships of the staff and patrons of a quirky London café are unexpectedly turned upside down by sudden revelations of terribly embarrassing secrets having to do with their sexual misadventures.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: talky, feel good, humorous, semi serious, funny, clever, realistic, witty
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St. Daisy (2012)
Plot Summary:
The snow is staying away from the Bavarian ski village of Haunzenberg, and so are the skiers. Business is failing and so is Georg's relationship with Emilie. During his attempt to reignite the fires of passion, the wooden cross in the next room falls down, crushing Emilie's very Catholic mother Daisy. Wracked with guilt, Georg and his drinking buddies hatch a plan to have Daisy canonized by the Church, hoping to save both the village and his relationship. Everything goes according to plan until the Vatican sends a Priest to examine the miracles of Saint Daisy... Written by Anthony Parkhurst.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 795
Genere: Comedy
Country: Germany
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, feel good, captivating, touching, realistic, semi serious, sexual, sexy
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Men in the City 2 (2011)
Plot Summary:
The sequel of the "Men in the city" movie which reunites all the characters.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: Germany
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: humorous, not serious, realistic, light, feel good
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Men in the City (2013)
Plot Summary:
Following the love lives of different types of men in Amsterdam.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: Netherlands
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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Supporting Characters (2012)
Plot Summary:
Two New York film editors balance their personal relationships while reworking a movie in crisis.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 993
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: realistic, humorous, witty, talky, semi serious, mumblecore, independent film
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I Love You Too (2010)
Plot Summary:
Written by comedian Peter Helliar, I LOVE YOU TOO stars Brendan Cowell as Jim, a 30-something emotionally stunted man whose inability to declare his love to his girlfriend, Alice, threatens to cost him the best thing he ever had but leads him to befriend a talented dwarf who helps him find the words to get her back.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Australia
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, light, feel good, captivating, touching, offbeat, realistic, talky, weird
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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
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Bachelor Days Are Over (2011)
Plot Summary:
Arnaud nicknamed "Cui Cui" no longer knows which way to look. He is about to marry Anna but he is not sure he really loves her. To make matters worse, he falls in love during the stag party he has with his friends. And Léa, a nightclub singer, is obviously the woman of his dreams. What to do? Cancel the wedding and create a scandal but be able to live with a woman he loves truly and loves him in return? Or be a good boy and not disappoint the company but say farewell to happiness. For four days, Arnaud goes to and fro aimlessly between Anna and Léa, between his eccentric sister and his self-centered mother, between hope and depression.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 229
Genere: Comedy
Country: France
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: humorous, contemplative, light, feel good, captivating, realistic, semi serious
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Men Do what Men Can (2012)
Plot Summary:
Confirmed bachelor Paul falls for Iris, who’s unfortunately as good as married. Although his friends have women problems of their own, and all end up moving into Paul’s apartment, they concoct a daring plan to help Paul save Iris from marrying the wrong man.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Germany
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: humorous, feel good, captivating, light, sincere, touching, realistic, semi serious, sexual, sexy
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Mona (2008)
Plot Summary:
Two 35 year old men going backwards in life meet a vibrant 23 year woman, bounding unselfconsciously forward.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 139
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, captivating, emotional, independent film, touching, realistic
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Should've Put a Ring On It (2011)
Plot Summary:
Robin Givens, Miguel Nunez, and Bobby Valentino star in this faith-based romantic drama about Thea Johnson, terribly desperate to be married to her longtime boyfriend Jamar. When he takes too long to propose, she decides to propose to him instead. Thea creates an elaborate proposal, but is thwarted by his reluctance. An obsessed ex-boyfriend, married & single friends, and Thea s father & pastor all take part in the tug of war for her heart.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 92
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, sexy, independent film, sexual
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The Lather Effect (2006)
Plot Summary:
On the eve of selling her mother's house, a thirty-something housewife wakes up to a hangover surrounded by her best friends from high school.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 712
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: humorous, talky, semi serious, realistic
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Santa Maradona (2001)
Plot Summary:
An unemployed young man finds his life turned upside down when he falls in love with a beautiful actress.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Italy
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, funny, feel good, captivating, entertaining, satirical, clever
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Four Play (2001)
Plot Summary:
This romantic comedy deals with the fleeting attractions between men and women. When American Ben arrives in London to become a writer on a well-known sitcom, he never dreamed that he would end up in a complex love quadrangle. Sitcom star Carly is married to show producer Allen. French make-up artist Fiona is single, as is Ben. Though Carly quickly develops a crush on Ben, she decides that Fiona w.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 697
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: semi serious, sentimental, clever, humorous, realistic, sex comedy, independent film
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Traffic Light (2011)
Plot Summary:
Traffic Light is an American comedy television series that ran on Fox from February 8, 2011 to May 31, 2011. It is based on the Israeli TV show Ramzor, and was adapted to an American audience by Bob Fisher. The series aired Tuesdays at 9:30 pm following Raising Hope as a midseason replacement for Running Wilde. Fox announced its cancellation on May 10, 2011.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, humorous, not serious, entertaining, feel good, sweet, realistic
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FC Venus (2006)
Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Romance, Sport
Country: Germany
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: semi serious, touching, feel good, humorous, realistic