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Plot Summary:
Follow the lives of Jacqueline Boyer's son and Marcus and Angela Graham's daughter as they try to step out of their parents' shadows and make a legacy of their own. Based on the 1992 American romantic comedy film.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 418
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
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Cronies (2015)
Plot Summary:
Twenty-two-year-old Louis doesn't know whether his childhood friendship with Jack will last beyond today.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 111
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 86 min
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Born Again Virgin (2015)
Plot Summary:
Jenna, a 34 year-old up-and-coming blogger, decides to become celibate when she finds her body count is starting to trump her age. Using her blog as encouragement for her newly adapted sex diet and also as a sounding board for her girlfriends' often amusing "sexcapades," Jenna is determined to make the blog a success and transform her friends in the process.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 101
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
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The Paynes (2018)
Plot Summary:
Follow Ella and Curtis Payne through the ups and downs of retirement in Florida. A “House of Payne” spin-off.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 405
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
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First Wives Club (2019)
Plot Summary:
Three women band together after their first marriages fall apart, and find strength in their sisterhood - and of course a little revenge. Based on the 1996 film.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
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American Soul (2019)
Plot Summary:
The story of entrepreneur Don Cornelius, who developed the Soul Train show, which rose to prominence in the 1970s.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 606
Genere: Biography, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 39 min
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The Breaks (2017)
Plot Summary:
Picking up where the original movie leaves off, it's 1990 in New York City at the height of rap's "Golden Age" of creativity, but corporate America has been hesitant to embrace the genre. Nikki lands a dream job as the assistant to the legendary and out-of-control Barry Fouray. Her best friend and producer DeeVee is working with rapper Ahm who is currently under investigation by the police for murder. How far will these driven young people go to rise to the top of the hip-hop world?.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 323
Genere: Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 42 min
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The Rich & The Ruthless (2017)
Plot Summary:
The Rich and The Ruthless, the only black owned daytime drama, is operated by tight fisted, debonair, self-made, Augustus Barringer. When greedy studio executives tell him the show is getting booted off the sound stages after 20 years, he is ready to fight back to stay on the air, even if it means filming his quirky soap opera out of his sleek Hollywood mansion or moving the company to Jamaica!.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 48
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration:
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Johnson (2021)
Plot Summary:
Life-long best friends, all with the same last name of Johnson navigates love, friendship, heartbreak and personal growth together.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 306
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
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In Contempt (2018)
Plot Summary:
The procedural is set in the fast-paced world of a legal aid office in New York City and follows Gwen Sullivan, an opinionated attorney whose passion for her job and clients make her arguably the most talented public defender in her district.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 477
Genere: Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 42 min
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Zatima (2022)
Plot Summary:
Zac and Fatima take a huge step to strengthen their bond, but new friends and past actions interfere with their blossoming relationship.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 32 min
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For Better or Worse (2011)
Plot Summary:
Follow the the ups-and-downs of Angela Williams, the owner of a successful beauty salon, and her husband of 13 years, Marcus, a former professional football player who has recently partnered with Richard Ellington and Joseph Jetson on a new sports news program called "C-Sports Now.".
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, realistic, talky
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House of Payne (2006)
Plot Summary:
Tyler Perry's House of Payne is an American comedy-drama television series created and produced by playwright, director, and producer Tyler Perry. The show revolved around a multi-generational family living under one roof in Atlanta led by patriarch Curtis Payne and his wife Ella. The show premiered in syndication on June 21, 2006, and new episodes were broadcast exclusively on TBS from June 6, 2007, until August 10, 2012. While primarily a comedy sitcom, House of Payne was known for featuring dark themes and subject matter, such as substance abuse and addiction. It also had elements of slapstick. The storyline of the show is serialized, with many references to past episodes, creating a continuing story arc. House of Payne aired more episodes than any other television series with a predominantly African American cast, surpassing The Jeffersons, Family Matters and The Cosby Show.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, humorous, entertaining, light, feel good, realistic, not serious
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Giants (2017)
Plot Summary:
Giants is an original scripted drama series about three friends determined to live life on their own terms, no matter the cost. They quickly learn that when life starts to kick your ass, you either lay down, or fight back.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 161
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
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The Quad (2017)
Plot Summary:
Dr. Eva Fletcher is the newly-elected President of the fictional Georgia A&M University. Upon arriving, Eva is charged with saving the prestigious HBCU from bankruptcy and her twenty-year marriage from crumbling while managing a tumultuous relationship with her rebellious only daughter. A diverse group of freshman also promises to keep Eva's hands full.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 656
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: psychological, captivating, disturbing
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Cherish the Day (2020)
Plot Summary:
A chronicle of the stirring relationship of one couple, with each episode spanning a single day. The narrative will unfold to reveal significant moments in a relationship that compel us to hold true to the ones we love, from the extraordinary to the everyday.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 492
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: psychological, sentimental, romantic, touching, emotional, melancholic, talky, anthology
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The Chi (2018)
Plot Summary:
A relevant, timely and distinctive coming-of-age story following a half dozen interrelated characters in the South Side of Chicago. The story centers on Brandon, an ambitious and confident young man who dreams about opening a restaurant of his own someday, but is conflicted between the promise of a new life and his responsibility to his mother and teenage brother back in the South Side.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: rough, mind bending, unusual plot structure, suspense, hood, sitcom
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Martin (1992)
Plot Summary:
Martin is an American sitcom produced by HBO Independent Productions that aired for five seasons, from August 27, 1992 to May 1, 1997 on Fox. The show is both titled after and stars actor-comedian Martin Lawrence along with supporting characters Tichina Arnold, Thomas Mikal Ford, Carl Anthony Payne II, and Tisha Campbell. Reflecting the rising popularity of the Fox network throughout the 1990s, Martin was one of the network's highest-rated shows during the sitcom's five-season run. In contrast to the popularity of NBC's "Must See TV" on Thursday nights in the 1990s, many African American and Latino viewers flocked to Fox's Thursday night line-up of Martin, Living Single, and New York Undercover. In fact, these were the three highest-rated series among black households for the 1996–1997 season.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, parody, funny, humorous, realistic, semi serious, independent film, fun, black cinema
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Let's Stay Together (2011)
Plot Summary:
Let's Stay Together is an American romantic comedy television series created by Jacque Edmonds Cofer. It premiered on BET on January 11, 2011. The title of the series refers to the Al Green landmark 1972 song of the same name. The series premiere drew 4.4 million viewers. Initially, Soul Food star Malinda Williams was cast in the lead role of Stacy. For undisclosed reasons, she was recast with Nadine Ellis. On April 20, 2013, BET announced that the series was renewed for a second season which aired 22 episodes starting in January 2012. For its second season, Erica Hubbard appeared infrequently due to her pregnancy. New cast member Kyla Pratt joined the cast portraying Crystal, Charles and Kita's cousin. At the 2012 BET Upfront on April 13, 2012, it was revealed that the show has been renewed for a third season. The third season premiered on March 26, 2013. In April 2013, BET Networks announced the show had been renewed for a fourth season that will premiere in early 2014.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 580
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: sitcom, humorous, light, feel good, captivating, realistic, semi serious
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Sistas (2019)
Plot Summary:
There's nothing that bonds a group of single black women together more than sidestepping the land mines of living, working and dating in Atlanta. In a sea of swipe-lefts, social media drama and unrealistic #relationshipgoals, these friends try to find their Mr. Right.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: light, sincere, humorous, captivating, entertaining
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Insecure (2016)
Plot Summary:
Follows the awkward experiences and racy tribulations of a modern-day African-American woman.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 22000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: romantic, uplifting, touching, feel good, sweet, erotic, funny, humorous, sitcom, sexual
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High Fidelity (2020)
Plot Summary:
Rob Brooks, a female record store owner in the rapidly gentrified neighborhood of Crown Heights, Brooklyn revisit past relationships through music and pop culture, while trying to get over her one true love.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: inspirational, atmospheric, romantic, sincere, lyrical, visually appealing, funny, light, anthology, heartfelt
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The Watermelon Woman (1996)
Plot Summary:
Cheryl, a young black lesbian, works a day job in a video store while trying to make a film about a black actress from the 1930s known for playing the stereotypical "mammy" roles relegated to black actresses during that period. This was the first feature film directed by a black lesbian.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: independent film, clever, offbeat, humorous, realistic, semi serious, queer cinema, masterpiece, black cinema, fake documentary
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Cooley High (1975)
Plot Summary:
In the mid-1960s, a group of high school friends who live on the Near North Side of Chicago enjoy life to the fullest...parties, hanging out, meeting new friends. Then life changes for two of the guys when they meet a pair of career criminals and get falsely arrested in connection with stealing a Cadillac. We follow their lives through the end of high school and the dramatic end to their school.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: hood, black comedy, funny, entertaining, cult classic, sentimental, touching, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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Run the World (2021)
Plot Summary:
The story of a group of Black women who work, live, and play in Harlem as they strive for world domination. They're not only surviving – but thriving together.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 28 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, captivating, satirical, disturbing, semi serious
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Single Ladies (2011)
Plot Summary:
Single Ladies is an American comedy-drama television series on VH1 that debuted on May 30, 2011, as a two-hour television film. Created by Stacy A. Littlejohn and produced by Queen Latifah's Flavor Unit Entertainment, the series chronicles the lives of three friends — Val, Keisha and April — and their relationships.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 43 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, light, entertaining, sexy, romantic comedy, realistic, semi serious
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Everybody Hates Chris (2005)
Plot Summary:
Everybody Hates Chris is an American television narrative sitcom that depicts the troubled teenage experiences of comedian Chris Rock while growing up in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City. The show is set between 1982 and 1987, but Rock himself was a teenager between 1978 and 1983. Rock grew up with a boy named Kenny Montero, whom he has often referred to as the inspiration for a lot of the episodes. In many of his interviews, Rock has described Kenny as the reason he got into comedy in the first place. The show's title parodies the hit CBS sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond, in which Rock stated: "Everybody Loves Raymond, but Everybody Hates Chris!". The show's lead actors are Tyler James Williams, Terry Crews, Tichina Arnold, Tequan Richmond, Imani Hakim, and Vincent Martella. In 2008, the The CW moved Everybody Hates Chris and The Game to the Friday night death slot. The fourth season of the series premiered Friday, October 3, 2008, at 8:00PM Eastern/7:00PM Central. On May 21, 2009, The CW announced that it had cancelled Everybody Hates Chris. Prior to this, Rock announced that the end of season 4 matched up with his own past—dropping out of high school to become a comedian—and that it was time to end the show.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 41000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Music
Country: USA
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: sitcom, humorous, not serious, touching, witty, hood, hilarious, realistic, retro, sentimental
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Moesha (1996)
Plot Summary:
Moesha was an American sitcom series that aired on the UPN network from January 23, 1996 to May 14, 2001. The series stars R&B singer Brandy Norwood as Moesha Mitchell, a high school student living with her family in the Leimert Park neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles. It was originally ordered as a pilot for the CBS network's 1995-1996 television season, who rejected. It was then picked up by UPN, who aired it as a mid-season replacement. It went on to become the biggest success for the nascent network and one of the greatest hits over the course of the network's entire run.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, sweet, feel good, humorous, realistic, semi serious, multicultural, smart, clever, black cinema
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Why Did I Get Married Too? (2010)
Plot Summary:
Four couples reunite for their annual vacation in order to socialize and to spend time analyzing their marriages. Their intimate week in the Bahamas is disrupted by the arrival of an ex-husband determined to win back his recently remarried wife.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 121 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, talky, semi serious, christian film, romantic, black comedy, black cinema
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Twenties (2020)
Plot Summary:
Hattie, a queer African American woman, hangs out with her two straight best friends Mari and Nia, in Los Angeles as they try to figure out life, love and the professional world.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: feel good, captivating, entertaining, satirical, semi serious, queer cinema
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A Black Lady Sketch Show (2019)
Plot Summary:
A narrative series set in a limitless magical reality full of dynamic, hilarious characters and celebrity guests presenting sketches performed by a core cast of black women.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: satirical, feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, semi serious, sketch comedy