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Plot Summary:
Celeste Talbert is the star of the long-running soap opera "The Sun Also Sets." With the show's ratings down, Celeste's ruthlessly ambitious co-star, Montana Moorehead, and the show's arrogant producer, David Seton Barnes, plot to aggravate her into leaving the show by bringing back her old flame, Jeffrey Anderson, and hiring her beautiful young niece, Lori Craven.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: funny, romantic, parody, humorous, witty, satirical, spoof, entertaining, soap opera, realistic
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Punching the Clown (2009)
Plot Summary:
A satirical songwriter comes to Los Angeles and puts his life's work in jeopardy.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 897
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: humorous, satirical, captivating, entertaining, cult classic, sincere, touching, realistic, not serious, independent film
Similar in 85%
King of the Airways (1994)
Plot Summary:
Be careful what you wish for...it just may come true. This is the underlying theme of this French-Canadian comedy drama that follows the travails of a TV addict who wins a talent contest and finds himself the subject of an embarrassingly revealing television series. Louis Jobin is a rather depressive young salesman who works in an electronics store. At night he is a passionate channel surfer, sitting upon his couch staring at his television. When Channel 19 announces a talent contest. Louis immediately enters. The contest winner will become the subject of a TV show with Channel 19 filming every movement, 24 hours a day for three months. Louis wins the contest and is at first elated by his prize but then begins to feel otherwise after he becomes a celebrity.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 578
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: Canada, France
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: clever, humorous, realistic, witty, cynical, semi serious, biting, spoof, parody, suspense
Similar in 77%
Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
Plot Summary:
In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to make sure her daughter follows in her footsteps; explosions, falling lights, and trailer fires prove that. As the Leemans are the richest family in town, the police are pretty relaxed about it all. Despite everything, main rival (but sweet) Amber Atkins won't give up without a fight.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 40000
Genere: Comedy, Romance, Thriller
Country: USA, Germany
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: mockumentary, dark comedy, black comedy, feel good, humorous, clever, witty, cult classic, teen, not serious
Similar in 90%
Soul Man (1986)
Plot Summary:
Soul Man is a comedy film made in 1986 about a man who undergoes racial transformation with pills to qualify for an African-American-only scholarship at Harvard Law School. It stars C. Thomas Howell, Rae Dawn Chong, Arye Gross, James Earl Jones, Leslie Nielsen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: humorous, feel good, realistic, witty, controversial, semi serious, independent film, sentimental, funny, light
Similar in 86%
The Pallbearer (1996)
Plot Summary:
Aspiring architect Tom Thompson is told by mysterious Ruth Abernathy that his best friend, "Bill," has taken his own life. Except that Tom has never met Bill and neither have his incredulous friends. So when Tom foolishly agrees to give the eulogy at Bill's funeral, it sets him on a collision course with Ruth -- who is revealed to be Bill's oversexed mother -- and Julie DeMarco, the longtime crush Tom hasn't seen since they were teens.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: romantic, humorous, semi serious, black comedy, independent film, offbeat, realistic, witty, melancholic, light
Similar in 83%
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
Plot Summary:
Aspiring actor and hot-dog stand employee Bobby Taylor catches the ire of his grandmother for auditioning for a role in the regrettably titled exploitation film "Jivetime Jimmy's Revenge." When Tinseltown Studios casts Taylor in the title role, he has a series of conflicted dreams satirizing African-American stereotypes in Hollywood, and must reconcile his career goals with his desire to remain a positive role model for his little brother.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: parody, humorous, witty, entertaining, light, absurd, spoof, feel good, semi serious, funny
Similar in 78%
Down with Love (2003)
Plot Summary:
In 1962 New York City, love blossoms between a playboy journalist and a feminist advice author.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 44000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: Germany, USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: romantic, light, period piece, humorous, parody, semi serious, funny, sweet, sex comedy, offbeat
Similar in 89%
In & Out (1997)
Plot Summary:
A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 44000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, sexy, funny, hilarious, humorous, realistic, semi serious, erotic, light, clever
Similar in 80%
What's Up, Doc? (1972)
Plot Summary:
Two researchers have come to San Francisco to compete for a research grant in Music. One seems a bit distracted, and that was before he meets her. A strange woman seems to have devoted her life to confusing and embarrassing him. At the same time a woman has her jewels stolen and a government whistle blower arrives with his stolen top secret papers. All, of course have the same style and color overnight bag.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 26000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: hilarious, funny, romantic, fast paced, feel good, humorous, witty, romantic comedy, buddy comedy, family comedy
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Just Write (1997)
Plot Summary:
A Hollywood tour bus driver poses as a screenwriter to romance an up-and-coming young actress.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: feel good, witty, humorous, semi serious, inspirational, art house, independent film, realistic
Similar in 88%
Mel Brooks and Dick Cavett Together Again (2011)
Plot Summary:
For four decades comic genius Mel Brooks and talk show king Dick Cavett have partnered to give the world scintillating conversation and sidesplitting humor. In 2010 they reunited on stage to share show business memories and hilarious stories for loyal fans and a new generation of viewers.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
IMDB Votes: 105
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 56 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, funny, light, feel good, captivating, entertaining, witty
Similar in 78%
The Big Picture (1989)
Plot Summary:
Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel seduces Nick with a dream deal to make his first feature, but once production gets rolling, corporate reality begins to intervene: Nick is unable to control a series of compromises to his high-minded vision, and it's all he can do to maintain his integrity in the midst of filmmaking chaos.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: light, suspense, entertaining, melancholic, harsh, humorous, realistic, semi serious, funny, clever
Similar in 86%
License to Wed (2007)
Plot Summary:
Newly engaged, Ben and Sadie can't wait to start their life together and live happily ever after. However Sadie's family church's Reverend Frank won't bless their union until they pass his patented, "foolproof" marriage prep course consisting of outrageous classes, outlandish homework assignments and some outright invasion of privacy.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 40000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA, Australia
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: romantic, romantic comedy, light, funny, realistic, cute, hilarious, teen, humorous, stylized
Similar in 75%
Three to Tango (1999)
Plot Summary:
Oscar and Peter land a career-making opportunity when a Chicago tycoon chooses them to compete for the design of a cultural center. The tycoon mistakenly believes that Oscar is gay and has him spy on his mistress Amy. Oscar goes along with it and ends up falling in love with Amy.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 20000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: Australia, USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: humorous, sexy, light, feel good, romantic comedy, romantic, realistic, semi serious, funny, clever
Similar in 89%
Born Yesterday (1993)
Plot Summary:
A businessman shows up in Washington to lobby agendas that are friendly to his construction plans. His ditsy ex-showgirl bimbo proves to be an embarrassment in social situations, so he hires a reporter to teach her how to appear more intelligent. Soon it becomes apparent to the reporter that she isn't so stupid after all, and things become more complicated as she begins questioning the papers her sugar daddy keeps getting her to sign, and the reporter begins falling in love with her.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: humorous, satirical, semi serious, witty, clever, talky, feel good, realistic, scary, sexy
Similar in 75%
Bowfinger (1999)
Plot Summary:
On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger concocts a crazy plan to make his ultimate dream movie. Rallying a ragtag team that includes a starry-eyed ingenue, a has-been diva and a film studio gofer, he sets out to shoot a blockbuster featuring the biggest star in Hollywood, Kit Ramsey -- only without letting Ramsey know he's in the picture.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 73000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: funny, parody, humorous, witty, talky, light, feel good, not serious, spoof, hilarious
Similar in 86%
Lost & Found (1999)
Plot Summary:
A comedy about finding your true love at any price. Dylan Ramsey resorts to snatching his beautiful neighbor's dog so he can spend time with her while they go on a phantom dog hunt. Succeeding in his plan, Dylan goes to return the pooch, only to discover that it has hidden Dylan's best friend's diamond ring. Written by WARNER BROS.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: humorous, romantic, sweet, entertaining, funny, light, sexy, sentimental, feel good, witty
Similar in 85%
The Truth About Cats & Dogs (1996)
Plot Summary:
A successful veterinarian and radio show host with low self-esteem asks her model friend to impersonate her when a handsome man wants to see her.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 29000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: entertaining, touching, romantic, funny, light, sweet, romantic comedy, sentimental, feel good, humorous
Similar in 80%
HouseSitter (1992)
Plot Summary:
After building his dream house, architect Newton Davis proposes marriage to his girlfriend, only to be summarily rejected. He seeks solace in a one-night stand with a waitress, never imagining that a woman he slept with once would end up posing as his wife. Gwen's ruse is so effective that by the time Newton learns of his "marriage," the entire town feels like they know him.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 26000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: romantic, light, feel good, humorous, funny, clever, absurd, romantic comedy, uplifting, entertaining
Similar in 85%
America's Sweethearts (2001)
Plot Summary:
In the midst of a nasty public breakup of married movie stars, a studio publicist scrambles to put a cap on the escalating situation as the couple's latest film has found it's only print kidnapped by the director.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 60000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, romantic, light, satirical, humorous, romantic comedy, clever, witty, realistic
Similar in 88%
That Old Feeling (1997)
Plot Summary:
A bride's divorced parents find their old feelings for each other during the wedding reception and over the course of the next few days upsetting the newlywed's honeymoon.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: sexy, funny, light, humorous, feel good, romantic, realistic, semi serious, sex comedy, fairy tale
Similar in 80%
Dave (1993)
Plot Summary:
Bill Mitchell is the philandering and distant President of the United States. Dave Kovic is a sweet-natured and caring Temp Agency operator, who by a staggering coincidence looks exactly like the President. As such, when Mitchell wants to escape an official luncheon, the Secret Service hires Dave to stand in for him. Unfortunately, Mitchell suffers a severe stroke whilst having sex with one of his aides, and Dave finds himself stuck in the role indefinitely. The corrupt and manipulative Chief of Staff, Bob Alexander, plans to use Dave to elevate himself to the White House - but unfortunately, he doesn't count on Dave enjoying himself in office, using his luck to make the country a better place, and falling in love with the beautiful First Lady.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 56000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: feel good, political, touching, humorous, witty, funny, romantic comedy, sweet, semi serious, realistic
Similar in 79%
Tootsie (1982)
Plot Summary:
When struggling, out of work actor Michael Dorsey secretly adopts a female alter ego -- Dorothy Michaels -- in order to land a part in a daytime drama, he unwittingly becomes a feminist icon and ends up in a romantic pickle.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 113000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 116 min
Plot tags: feel good, light, humorous, funny, sexy, hilarious, witty, romantic, romantic comedy, clever
Similar in 85%
Hollywood Ending (2002)
Plot Summary:
Woody Allen stars as Val Waxman, a two-time Oscar winner turned washed-up, neurotic director in desperate need of a comeback. When it comes, Waxman finds himself backed into a corner: Work for his ex-wife Ellie or forfeit his last shot. Is Val blinded by love when he opts for the reconnect? Is love blind when it comes to Ellie's staunch support? Literally and figuratively, the proof is the picture.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 28000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, witty, light, stylized, semi serious, realistic, psychological, funny, hilarious
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No Strings Attached (2011)
Plot Summary:
Emma is a busy doctor who sets up a seemingly perfect arrangement when she offers her best friend Adam a relationship with one rule: No strings attached. But when a fling becomes a thing, can sex friends stay best friends?.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 241000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: romantic, sexy, sweet, light, funny, sexual, sex comedy, entertaining, romantic comedy, humorous
Similar in 76%
Nine Months (1995)
Plot Summary:
When he finds out his longtime girlfriend is pregnant, a commitment-phobe realizes he might have to change his lifestyle for better or much, much worse.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 38000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: light, touching, humorous, romantic, melancholic, sentimental, sweet, semi serious, funny, hilarious
Similar in 88%
The Other Woman (2014)
Plot Summary:
After discovering her boyfriend is married, Carly soon meets the wife he's been cheating on. And when yet another affair is discovered, all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on the three-timing SOB.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 148000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: feel good, funny, entertaining, humorous, romantic, sexy, teen, romantic comedy, sweet, absurd
Similar in 85%
Edtv (1999)
Plot Summary:
Video store clerk Ed agrees to have his life filmed by a camera crew for a tv network.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 45000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 122 min
Plot tags: humorous, funny, light, entertaining, satirical, witty, intense, semi serious, clever, inspirational
Similar in 82%
Morning Glory (2010)
Plot Summary:
A young and devoted morning television producer is hired as an executive producer on a long-running morning show at a once-prominent but currently failing station in New York City. Eager to keep the show on air, she recruits a former news journalist and anchor who disapproves of co-hosting a show that does not deal with real news stories.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 82000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: romantic, light, feel good, funny, entertaining, melancholic, inspirational, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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Meet the Parents (2000)
Plot Summary:
Greg Focker is ready to marry his girlfriend, Pam, but before he pops the question, he must win over her formidable father, humorless former CIA agent Jack Byrnes, at the wedding of Pam's sister. As Greg bends over backward to make a good impression, his visit to the Byrnes home turns into a hilarious series of disasters, and everything that can go wrong does, all under Jack's critical, hawklike gaze.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 350000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: humorous, funny, parody, entertaining, hilarious, light, absurd, witty, romantic, romantic comedy