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Plot Summary:
After botching the capture of a notorious serial killer, idiosyncratic detective Michael Burrows loses his job with the San Francisco Police. He becomes an investigator for an insurance company and joins forces with a cynical field agent to probe suspicious and unusual deaths.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: intellectual, funny, dark comedy, suspense, humorous, realistic, semi serious, black comedy, mockumentary, neurotic
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Waking Up in Reno (2002)
Plot Summary:
Candy and Lonnie Earl are just crazy about each other. The problem: she's married to Roy and he's married to Darlene. So far it's been a secret affair. But that's about to change, because this foursome is driving cross-country and headed for some big surprises.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: humorous, funny, talky, semi serious, witty, romantic comedy, offbeat, realistic, independent film, light
Similar in 77%
Back Roads (1981)
Plot Summary:
A prostitute and a drifter find themselves bound together as they make their way through the rural South, doing what they have to do to survive.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: road movie, humorous, realistic, semi serious, independent film, talky, hispanic, campy
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Dream with the Fishes (1997)
Plot Summary:
A suicidal man who can't kill himself agrees to finance his terminally ill neighbor's bucket list of fantasies if, at the end, the neighbor will kill him.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: independent film, grim, humorous, realistic, gloomy, semi serious, surprise ending, crying, black comedy, scary
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The Last Shot (2004)
Plot Summary:
A movie director-screenwriter finds a man to finance his latest project but soon discovers that the producer is actually an undercover FBI agent working on a mob sting operation.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: humorous, funny, stylized, semi serious, clever, offbeat, realistic, witty, inspirational, parody
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The Sweeter Side of Life (2013)
Plot Summary:
Pampered Manhattan housewife Desiree Harper has it all. That is until her husband unexpectedly dumps her for his acupuncturist. Faced with an airtight prenup, Desiree reluctantly lands a job making cupcakes at her father's bakery in Flemington, NJ. She soon discovers there's more to life than 5th Avenue and true love can be even sweeter in small town America.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: humorous, romantic, sincere, captivating, funny, light, feel good, entertaining, touching, offbeat
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Moving McAllister (2007)
Plot Summary:
Rick Robinson, a law intern, is scheduled to take the bar exam in just four days. Anxious to score points with his boss Mr. McAllister, Rick unwisely agrees to help the man move. The next day, Rick finds himself in a moving van from Miami to Los Angeles, accompanied by McAllister's spoiled niece and her pet pig.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: semi serious, humorous, realistic, captivating, raunchy, road movie, whimsical
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MOMMAP (2014)
Plot Summary:
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IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 10
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: funny, light, romantic, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, avant garde, independent film
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Meet Market (2004)
Plot Summary:
Lonely aspirants on the LA dating scene hook up at thier local grocery store, where they can see and be seen by some of their dubiously eligible fellow singles, all the while hoping for that one magical relationship that will finally click.
IMDB Rating: 3.6
IMDB Votes: 700
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 78 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, light, feel good, independent film, touching, realistic, semi serious, biting, sexual
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Trapped in Paradise (1994)
Plot Summary:
The Firpo Brothers can get away with anything. They just can't get away!.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 16000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Crime, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: entertaining, humorous, light, funny, absurd, hilarious, feel good, anamorphic, offbeat, realistic
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The Mexican (2001)
Plot Summary:
Jerry Welbach, a reluctant bagman, has been given two ultimatums: The first is from his mob boss to travel to Mexico and retrieve a priceless antique pistol, known as "the Mexican"... or suffer the consequences. The second is from his girlfriend Samantha to end his association with the mob. Jerry figures alive and in trouble with Samantha is better than the more permanent alternative, so he heads south of the border.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 112000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA, Mexico
Duration: 123 min
Plot tags: road movie, light, intense, suspense, stylized, humorous, realistic, tense, witty, semi serious
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Ibiza (2018)
Plot Summary:
She could do the responsible thing. Or she could go to Ibiza with her best friends to chase down a hot DJ. Easy choice.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 19000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: funny, feel good, humorous, entertaining, light, romantic, surprise ending, captivating, sentimental
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Unleashed (2016)
Plot Summary:
When a cosmic event turns Emma's dog and cat into two perfect guys, Emma reconsiders her outlook on dating, hilariously works out her trust issues, and ultimately learns to love herself.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, entertaining, humorous, sincere, captivating, semi serious
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The Shrink Is In (2001)
Plot Summary:
A young woman impersonates a shrink to win over her Prince Charming.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: touching, feel good, humorous, semi serious, independent film, realistic
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The Right One (2021)
Plot Summary:
Sara, a novelist struggling with writer's block, needs inspiration — and finds it when she serendipitously meets Godfrey, a down-on-his-luck oddball who constantly changes personas and alter egos in order to cope with his past and avoid reality. Just as Godfrey begins to open up to Sara, he discovers that she’s been using him as inspiration for her next novel, and he vanishes from her life. Did Sara just lose the man of her dreams, or will she be able to find him and make things right?.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 628
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: funny, light, romantic, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining
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Conception (2011)
Plot Summary:
Conception is a clever, romantic comedy that proves it takes more than sex to make a baby. From a couple fighting the odds of fertility to young teenagers losing their virginity, the film follows nine very different couples on the night they conceive, showing that sex can sometimes be more neurotic than erotic. The hilarious ensemble cast includes Emmy-winner Julie Bowen and Sarah Hyland (“Modern Family”), Connie Britton (“Friday Night Lights”), David Arquette (Never Been Kissed), Jason Mantzoukas (“The League”), and Alan Tudyk (Dodgeball).
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: semi serious, touching, humorous, realistic, sexual, independent film, clever, sexy
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The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green (2005)
Plot Summary:
Ethan Green (Daniel Letterle) has no problem finding guys who want to sleep with him or even date him, but finding someone to settle down with is a different story. Given three choices -- a sexy teenager, a hunky jock, or his ex-boyfriend who is about to get married -- will he find a Mr. Right, or is he destined to an unfabulous existence. Based on a popular gay-themed comic strip.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, witty, semi serious, funny, light, romantic, captivating, entertaining, realistic
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Just Add Water (2008)
Plot Summary:
An offbeat romantic comedy about a decent guy, Ray Tuckby, with a dead-end life in the dead-end town of Trona, CA. After encouragement from a stranger whom he happens upon, Ray begins to dream again. He sheds the parasites in his life, musters the nerve to pursue his childhood love, and finally takes back his community by toppling the local teenage Meth-baron.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: sentimental, humorous, touching, realistic, semi serious, entertaining, dark comedy
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Modern Romance (1981)
Plot Summary:
A film editor breaks up with his girlfriend, unsure if he is in love.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: humorous, melancholic, funny, disturbing, intense, realistic, semi serious, clever, witty, talky
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The Coalition (2012)
Plot Summary:
A group of women form an unlikely alliance to get their revenge on a pro athlete and his three friends who played them. The guys are used to getting what they want when they want it, but that's all about to change.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 500
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, captivating, feel good, emotional, realistic, semi serious, independent film, suspense
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The Ten (2007)
Plot Summary:
Ten stories, each inspired by one of the ten commandments.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 17000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA, Mexico
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: cynical, witty, not serious, black comedy, dark comedy, hilarious, clever, humorous, parody, anthology
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Baby on Board (2009)
Plot Summary:
The story of Angela -an ambitious, image-conscious businesswoman working for over-demanding boss Mary. When Angela becomes unexpectedly pregnant at the peak of her career, her life with her divorce attorney husband, Curtis, is turned upside-down.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, light, captivating, entertaining, cute, sexy, sentimental, realistic, independent film
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National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)
Plot Summary:
Clark Griswold is on a quest to take his family on a quest to Walley World theme park for a vacation, but things don't go exactly as planned.
IMDB Rating: 7.3
IMDB Votes: 118000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: funny, road movie, humorous, realistic, feel good, hilarious, cult classic, inspirational, entertaining, stylized
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Unaccompanied Minors (2006)
Plot Summary:
Five disparate kids snowed in at the airport on Christmas Eve learn some lessons about friendship when they launch a bid to get back to their families and outsmart a disgruntled airport official who wants to keep them grounded.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, realistic, funny, entertaining, teen, romantic, family comedy, black comedy, slapstick comedy
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The Sweetest Thing (2002)
Plot Summary:
Christina's love life is stuck in neutral. After years of avoiding the hazards of a meaningful relationship, one night while club-hopping with her girlfriends, she meets Peter, her perfect match. Fed up with playing games, she finally gets the courage to let her guard down and follow her heart, only to discover that Peter has suddenly left town. Accompanied by Courtney, she sets out to capture the one that got away.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 62000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: romantic, humorous, romantic comedy, feel good, funny, teen, light, sweet, semi serious, cute
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Going the Distance (2010)
Plot Summary:
Erin and Garrett are very much in love. When Erin moves to San Francisco to finish her journalism degree and Garrett stays behind in New York to work in the music industry, they gamely keep the romance alive with webcams and frequent-flyer miles. But just when it seems the lovers will soon be reunited, they each score a big break that could separate them for good.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 60000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: romantic, funny, sentimental, humorous, romantic comedy, light, sweet, feel good, realistic, semi serious
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Life's an Itch (2012)
Plot Summary:
A married man reaches the point where he questions everything: career, creativity and even his marriage. Hilarious complications and temptations arise when his wife invites her open-minded (and very sexy) yoga instructor to stay in the guest house while she’s away on vacation with the kids.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 215
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: humorous, funny, romantic, captivating, light, feel good, entertaining, sexy, realistic, not serious
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Lust for Love (2014)
Plot Summary:
Winning your childhood sweetheart can create more problems than it solves.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: romantic, humorous, semi serious, touching, funny, light, captivating, entertaining, romantic comedy, realistic
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Mr. Deeds (2002)
Plot Summary:
When Longfellow Deeds, a small-town pizzeria owner and poet, inherits $40 billion from his deceased uncle, he quickly begins rolling in a different kind of dough. Moving to the big city, Deeds finds himself besieged by opportunists all gunning for their piece of the pie. Babe, a television tabloid reporter, poses as an innocent small-town girl to do an exposé on Deeds.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 151000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: funny, entertaining, humorous, romantic comedy, hilarious, light, not serious, romantic, slapstick, predictable
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The Rebound (2009)
Plot Summary:
Sandy, upon discovering her husband's infidelity while watching her son's birthday video, leaves the suburbs and moves into the city. She gets an apartment that's above a coffee house where she befriends one of the workers, Aram, a guy whose wife only married him so she could get a green card. Aram's family thinks he's wasting his life and education by working in the coffee house. Soon after moving into the apartment, Sandy hires Aram to be her nanny while she takes on work for the first time since her children where born. It isn't long when Aram and Sandy find they get along wonderfully and start to date. But the question is: is their relationship real or is it, in fact, just a rebound for both of them?.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 50000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: romantic, feel good, romantic comedy, entertaining, funny, sexy, humorous, teen, sex comedy, psychological
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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