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Plot Summary:
An out of work husband takes his wife's advice on exaggerating his work experience. When he does, he accidentally lands a job as a superhero. Now with no powers to speak of, he must become a hero as his city is threatened by a great evil.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 70
Genere: Action, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: exciting, humorous, not serious, captivating, independent film, campy
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Blubberella (2011)
Plot Summary:
An action comedy centered on Blubberella, an overweight half-vampire woman whose footsteps cause explosions and whose dual swords are used against anyone who makes fun of her. She must face an army of undead Nazi soldiers in her valiant struggle against bloodshed and tyranny.
IMDB Rating: 2.4
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: Germany, Canada
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: humorous, not serious, exciting, light, cult classic, offbeat, sex comedy, spoof, parody, vampire comedy
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The Throwaways (2015)
Plot Summary:
Notorious hacker Drew Reynolds is captured by the CIA and given a proposition - work for them or spend the rest of his life in prison. Agreeing on the condition that he can form his own team, he puts together a group of "throwaways" - the people deemed expendable and seemingly the worst in the organization.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, tense, humorous, serious, realistic, suspenseful
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The Black Ninja (2003)
Plot Summary:
Infamous defense attorney Malik Ali's haunted past causes him to double as a vigilante ninja, defending the cities worst thugs by day and battling them by night. While protecting a beautiful witness, in a case against a ruthless mobster, Malik is led closer to the evil ninja that killed his wife and children years ago. Meet the new face of justice! Infamous defense attorney Malik Ali's (Clayton Prince) haunted past causes him to double as a vigilante ninja, defending the city's worst thugs by day and battling them by night. While protecting a beautiful witness in a case against a ruthless mobster, Malik is led closer to the evil ninja who killed his wife and children many years ago.
IMDB Rating: 2.1
IMDB Votes: 244
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, tense, humorous, captivating, entertaining, rough, serious, realistic, campy
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Shafted! (2000)
Plot Summary:
Steven Byzinsky is convinced he's a blaxploitation superhero. Like Shaft, Dolemite and Black Belt Jones before him, he's keeping' the streets safe for the brother and trying to stay one step ahead of The Man. There's only one problem: Steven's white.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 132
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: parody, humorous, not serious, absurd, captivating, exciting, realistic, suspenseful, independent film, spoof
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The Main Event (2020)
Plot Summary:
After discovering a magical mask, an 11-year-old aspiring wrestler enters a competition to become the next WWE superstar by using special powers from a magical mask.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, entertaining, light, humorous
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On His Majesty's Secret Service (2009)
Plot Summary:
Louis Koo plays 009, or translated literally from its aural pronunciation, double-O Dog. He's one of 12 special Royal Bodyguards of a simpleton Emperor (Liu Yiwei) who named these 12 guards after the Chinese Zodiac, hence 9 translated to Dog. Unlike his peers, Dog is a scientist, and relies pretty much on his brains and fantastical gadgets to protect his Majesty from evil ninja assassins.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 480
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: Hong Kong, Taiwan, China
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: parody, humorous, not serious, slapstick, light, captivating, slapstick comedy, exciting, realistic
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Mr India (1987)
Plot Summary:
A poor but big-hearted man takes orphans into his home. After discovering his scientist father's invisibility device, he rises to the occasion and fights to save his children and all of India from the clutches of a megalomaniac.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 16000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Drama, Family, Musical, Sci-Fi
Country: India
Duration: 179 min
Plot tags: romantic, patriotic, exciting, uplifting, feel good, humorous, semi serious
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FDR: American Badass! (2012)
Plot Summary:
Chronicles the adventures of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, as he rides a "wheelchair of death" to stop the world from being taking over by polio-carrying werewolves during WWII. A deadly menace that are led by Werewolf Hitler, Mussolini and Emperor Hirohito.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: parody, humorous, exciting, not serious, captivating, spoof, offbeat, slapstick, campy
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Mortadelo & Filemon Mission Save the Planet (2008)
Plot Summary:
The planet is facing a great threat. During the worst drought ever known, a group of wrongdoers are in the process of finishing all the reserves of water that remain on Earth. The best secret agents in the world meet urgently, but they don't even have a clue. To make things even worse, the evil Botijola plans to sabotage the meeting. His intention is to convert the water into a substitute. In order to do this, he also tries to kidnap mad Professor Bacterio and get him to work for him. However, there are two things Botijola wasn't expecting. On the one hand, Bacterio, before being kidnapped, hid the parts of his invention in different historical moments, using a time machine. On the other hand, there are two international agents who haven't turned up at the sabotaged meeting, two agents who become the world's only hope: Mortadelo and FilemoĢn.
IMDB Rating: 3.7
IMDB Votes: 693
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: Spain
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: parody, humorous, not serious, exciting, captivating, spy comedy, slapstick, fast, spoof, comic
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Kung Fu Joe (2009)
Plot Summary:
Kung Fu Joe, Ninjas, pirates, mutants and disco collide in this bizarre comedy, which follows intrepid hero and ladies man Kung Fu Joe as he reluctantly teams up with his former nemesis to derail a sneaky mad scientist.
IMDB Rating: 2.4
IMDB Votes: 238
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: humorous, not serious, feel good, captivating, offbeat, detective
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Avengers of Justice: Farce Wars (2018)
Plot Summary:
While trying to remain a good husband and father, Superbat and the Avengers of Justice come out of retirement to stop Dark Jokester and Lisp Luthor from freezing the planet.
IMDB Rating: 2.4
IMDB Votes: 718
Genere: Action, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, suspense, suspenseful, psychotronic, parody
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Boris and Natasha (1992)
Plot Summary:
The classic Bullwinkle villains Boris and Natasha are brought to life in their first full-length movie. 1992 Sally Kellerman Dave Thomas John Candy Alex Rocco.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 991
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: exciting, parody, humorous, not serious, slapstick comedy, cult film
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Batbabe: The Dark Nightie (2009)
Plot Summary:
When heartless supercriminal the Jerker steals Bacchum City's entire supply of adult movies, lusty crime-fighter Batbabe (Darian Caine) strips down and steps up to vanquish the villain and get Bacchum's lifeblood flowing once again. But just how far will Batbabe go to restore passion to the streets? And what's the connection between Batbabe and mysterious strip club owner Wendy Wane? John Bacchus directs this titillating romp.
IMDB Rating: 2.7
IMDB Votes: 333
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 79 min
Plot tags: parody, humorous, not serious, sexy, captivating, erotic, absurd, sexual, hot, campy
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Super Capers (2008)
Plot Summary:
Would-be superhero, Ed Gruberman, who possesses no super powers must join a team of misfit heroes-in-training known as The Super Capers. Having only faith, Gruberman must travel through time to uncover an evil plot involving some gold bullion, a fiery femme fatale, and a criminal mastermind with a dark secret about Ed's past.
IMDB Rating: 3.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: parody, feel good, humorous, not serious, captivating, saga
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American Rescue Squad (2015)
Plot Summary:
A group of mysterious villains known as 'The Alliance' sets a trap for the Taxpayer. They imprison him, torture him, and make plans to publicly crucify him. Local janitor Richard Randolph rounds up retired Superheroes, and hatches a plan to rescue the Taxpayer. The villains stage a public rally, where many citizens come to watch the Taxpayer's crucifixion. The heroes invade the bad guy lair, and a large battle ensues. Various comedic and action-packed musical numbers are intertwined throughout the madness. In the midst of the big political debate and battle for mankind will the heroes save the day?.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 110
Genere: Action, Comedy, Musical
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: humorous, not serious, captivating, stylized, independent film, offbeat, campy
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Pizza Man (2011)
Plot Summary:
A pizzeria employee who is shot during a robbery, acquires self-healing powers when he eats a genetically-altered tomato and must prevent corporate villains from stealing the formula.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 337
Genere: Action, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: exciting, humorous, suspenseful, semi serious
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Girls Gone Gangsta (2011)
Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 3.1
IMDB Votes: 140
Genere: Action, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: exciting, humorous, captivating, entertaining, mockbuster, semi serious, neo noir, sex comedy, campy
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Cross (2011)
Plot Summary:
Given incredible power by an ancient Celtic Cross. Callan continues to fight evil... Now, joined by a team of weapons experts, Callan battles an unstoppable empire in Los Angeles.
IMDB Rating: 3.0
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Action, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: exciting, serious, suspenseful, fast
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Undercover Kids (2004)
Plot Summary:
Nicole and Nelson are twins with psychic powers. On the first day of school everyone is talking about the recent vandalism at school. Nicole and Nelson decide to go undercover to find the culprit. The twins get child genius George & his high tech gadgets to help them solve the mystery. With the clock ticking, the kids race to break the case open before the big school board meeting where they must reveal the true person responsible for the vandalism. Will the Undercover Kids solve the crime before time runs out?.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 111
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: semi serious, captivating, humorous, disturbing, independent film, detective
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Splitting Adam (2015)
Plot Summary:
After accidentally stumbling into his uncle's mysterious "tanning bed", Adam learns the answer to all of his problems - multiple Adams. With his new collection of clones, Adam is hopping on one wild summer ride with an epic splash.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: humorous, feel good, not serious, captivating, entertaining
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Inspector Gadget 2 (2003)
Plot Summary:
After capturing Claw, all the criminals have gone into hiding until, Claw escapes! Gadget thinks he will get the case, but everyone else has other planes. A new version of the Gadget project is unveiled in the form of G2. Strict orders are given for Gadget to stay away from G2 and every crime scene, but Gadget feels he is needed more than anyone.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Crime, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: Australia, USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, not serious, psychotronic, slapstick, fast, detective, slapstick comedy
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The Prince and the Pauper: The Movie (2007)
Plot Summary:
A modern day telling of the Mark Twain classic, The Prince and the Pauper.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 995
Genere: Action, Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, feel good, semi serious, teen
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Super Buddies (2013)
Plot Summary:
When the five puppies stumble upon the Five Power Rings of Inspiron (alien artifacts abandoned on Earth 16 years ago), they all develop super powers, and are enlisted in Captain Canine's battle against the evil Darkon alien Commander Drex. Captain Canine is commander of space ship Megasis and is from the planet Inspiron. He is the mortal enemy of the Commander Drex. In charge of protecting Princess Jorala and the Five Power Rings from Drex, Megasis places the rings in hiding on the planet Earth, and takes the form of a German Shepherd, intending to stay on earth in very deep cover. Adopted by aspiring young comic book artist Ian Shaeffer, and renamed Captain Canine, he spends 16 happy years on Earth, as Ian recounts the stories of his space adventures. But when the five Buddies discover the Power Rings and instantly develop superpowers, Captain Canine has to train them very quickly indeed - for Commander Drex is headed back to earth, and this time he's determined to succeed.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Family
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: exciting, captivating, humorous, semi serious
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The Dog Who Saved Easter (2014)
Plot Summary:
It's Easter and everyone's favorite K-9 is back! The Bannisters are heading out on a family cruise and sending Zeus to doggie day care. Everything is going according to plan, until the daycare's crosstown rival hires a trio of crooks to sabotage the fledgling business. Zeus will make some new friends and new enemies as he uses all his tricks to save the daycare and Easter!.
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 284
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, captivating, feel good, entertaining, exciting
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Tooth Fairy 2 (2012)
Plot Summary:
Larry Guthrie, who loses his first love to the town hot shot, decides to win her back by volunteering with the children at her after-school program. When Larry accidentally tells the kids the Tooth Fairy is make-believe, he soon is transformed into a tutu-clad fairy with the "sentence" of collecting teeth.
IMDB Rating: 3.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, not serious, fairy tale
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Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010)
Plot Summary:
The ongoing war between the canine and feline species is put on hold when they join forces to thwart a rogue cat spy with her own sinister plans for conquest.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 16000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA, Australia
Duration: 82 min
Plot tags: entertaining, exciting, humorous, not serious, intense, spy comedy, offbeat, fast, fairy tale, parody
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The Santa Trap (2002)
Plot Summary:
It's Christmas Eve and Judy Emerson is told there's no such thing as Santa. Determined to prove her family wrong, she sets an elaborate trap and successfully captures Santa Claus himself. But her parents think the jolly old elf is a burglar and have Santa arrested.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 397
Genere: Action, Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, feel good, captivating
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Volcano High (2001)
Plot Summary:
Volcano High School is marking its 108th. Every student is a martial arts expert, so it is not surprising to see tea leaves moving in the shape of dragons or hallway windows shattering into bits with no one touching them. At Volcano High, the legend of the Secret Manuscript - the one who inherits these writings will rule the world - has been continuously passed down. From the outside, Volcano High School seems peaceful. But a bitter showdown for the Secret Manuscript is at hand.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: South Korea
Duration: 120 min
Plot tags: humorous, stylized, exciting, semi serious, slapstick, slapstick comedy, light, sexy, breathtaking, entertaining
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Death Kappa (2010)
Plot Summary:
When military experiments go haywire and trigger an atomic bomb, the consequences are of epic proportions. A monster arrives in the midst of the nuclear fallout, and Japan's defenses are helpless against it. Mankind's only savior is an irradiated water goblin from Japanese folklore called the "Death Kappa". The two rival monsters must go head-to-head in the ultimate battle between good and evil!.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 338
Genere: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Country: Japan, USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, captivating, exciting, retro, surreal, offbeat, suspenseful, stylized, psychotronic
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Elf-Man (2012)
Plot Summary:
An Elf is left behind by Santa to help rescue the Harper family from a lousy Christmas. The Elf and the family get more than they bargained for, as the kids help the Elf discover his special powers and true identity as a budding superhero.
IMDB Rating: 3.4
IMDB Votes: 752
Genere: Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, captivating, light, exciting, semi serious