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Plot Summary:
Ten years after hanging their diploma on the wall, four friends who graduated together from a business management school reach a conclusion: while they believed that their academic training would be the corner stone of their lives, that is not the case.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 384
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Canada
Duration:
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, atmospheric, captivating, semi serious
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Dodging the Clock (2005)
Plot Summary:
The passage of time is probably the only concrete proof we have that justice exists in this cruel world. Some people would like to stop time in its tracks, while others choose to follow its path. In this story, three men in their early thirties have reached that age when it's time to start thinking about "getting a life", perhaps starting a family. But how do you handle the fact that your friendships are changing? That, slowly, your new family is becoming the center of your ever-shrinking world? What do you do when you realize your youth is a thing of the past?.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, light, captivating, entertaining, realistic, semi serious
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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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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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Mr. Sloane (2014)
Plot Summary:
Mr. Sloane's titular character is a buttoned-down 1960's man in crisis. Between his failed attempts at marriage, career success and even suicide, it's fair to say that 1969 isn't shaping up to be Watford-dweller Mr. Sloane's year. But with a potential job opportunity on the horizon and the phone number of a prospective new love interest following a chance encounter in his local hardware store, could Mr Sloane's luck be about to change?.
IMDB Rating: 7.7
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration:
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, captivating, psychological, entertaining, hilarious, realistic, period drama
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Dan for Mayor (2010)
Plot Summary:
Dan for Mayor is a Canadian television sitcom starring Fred Ewanuick that debuted on March 1, 2010 on CTV and The Comedy Network. It premiered the same night as Hiccups, a show created by Corner Gas star Brent Butt that also features fellow Corner Gas alumna Nancy Robertson. On June 7, 2010, both Dan for Mayor and Hiccups were renewed for a second season. The second season premiered on June 5, 2011. Neither show has been renewed for a third season.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 635
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, humorous, captivating, light, feel good, entertaining, realistic, not serious
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The Ex List (2008)
Plot Summary:
The Ex List is an American comedy-drama television series based on the Israeli series The Mythological X created and written by Sigal Avin. The Americanized version, developed by Diane Ruggiero and produced by Fox Television Studios, premiered on CBS on October 3, 2008. Avin and Ruggiero acted as executive producers with Jonathan Levin, Avi Nir, and Mosh Danon. The series aired on Global in Canada and on Canal Fox on Latin America. The show was short lived due to grim ratings and reviews, and lasted less than a month, with less than half of the produced episodes airing.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, light, romantic, sexy, realistic
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Wilfred (2007)
Plot Summary:
Wilfred is an Australian comedy television series directed by Tony Rogers, produced by Jenny Livingston and starring Jason Gann, Adam Zwar and Cindy Waddingham. Created by Zwar, Gann and Rogers, it was based on their award-winning 2002 short film and later adapted to a series. The story follows the lives of the eponymous dog Wilfred, his owner Sarah, and her boyfriend Adam, who sees Wilfred as a man in a dog suit. Two seasons were broadcast on SBS One – the first in 2007 and the second in 2010. The series won three AFI Awards and was nominated for a Logie. Independent Film Channel acquired the international broadcast rights to the original two seasons of Wilfred in 2010. A U.S. version premiered on the cable channel FX on 23 June 2011.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Australia
Duration: 25 min
Plot tags: surreal, humorous, not serious, sitcom, feel good, offbeat, funny, spooky, weird
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Maneater (2009)
Plot Summary:
Beautiful, fashionable and fun, Clarissa Alpert is a shallow socialite whose speed dial is a veritable Rolodex of Hollywood power players. Staring her 32nd birthday directly in the eyes, though she will admit only to being 28, the spoiled daddy's girl is in a panic because she is still single. Clarissa, though, always gets what she wants even if he's Aaron Mason, the hottest new producer in town. With the help of her family and friends, Clarissa sets into motion an elaborate plan to lasso the dashing filmmaker who will, she hopes, be the man to put a ring on her finger.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 581
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 240 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, captivating, light, cute, touching, realistic, sexual, sexy
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Love Bites (2011)
Plot Summary:
Love Bites is an American television series originally planned for the 2010–11 television season on the NBC network that eventually aired as a summer replacement series. It premiered in its regular Thursday night time slot at 10:00 pm Eastern/9:00 pm Central, on June 2, 2011. On July 11, NBC canceled the show and the series finale aired on July 21.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: semi serious, humorous, realistic, talky, anthology, sexual, sexy
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DTLA (2012)
Plot Summary:
DTLA is a gay-themed television series which premiered October 24, 2012. The series was created, and is co-produced and directed by Larry Kennar. It follows a group of friends in Downtown Los Angeles under the slogan: One City, Seven Lives / Old Friends, New Stories. The main seven characters are Lenny, Bryan, Sara Jane, Matthew, Marky, Kai, Stefan.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 434
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: realistic, humorous, psychological, captivating, erotic, sensual, touching, semi serious
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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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Mutual Friends (2008)
Plot Summary:
Martin's comfortable world is upturned by his friend's mid-life crises, beginning with his best friend's suicide, and the secret affair he had with Martin's wife.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 254
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, sentimental, realistic
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Cold Feet (1997)
Plot Summary:
Follow the lives and loves of a group of thirtysomethings in a heart-warming comic drama as they try to find true love - or at least keep their relationships on track. In this wry and funny look at a generation which is as confused as it is liberated by the choices it faces, will the chill in their feet put out the passion that burns in their hearts?.
IMDB Rating: 8.2
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 45 min
Plot tags: sincere, clever, touching, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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Fish Without a Bicycle (2003)
Plot Summary:
Comedy - Julianna (Jenna Mattison) is a struggling actress in a dead end relationship with Danny (Brad Rowe), a fireman who no longer lights her fire. When she decides to leave him and go "find herself" she ends up falling in love with an egotistical director, Michael (Bryan Callen), who can barely fit her in between Pilates classes.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 256
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, light, emotional, clever, realistic, witty, talky, semi serious, sexual
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You and Me (2006)
Plot Summary:
In Paris, Ariane and Lena are sisters. Ariane writes photo novellas for the magazine "Toi et Moi." She's emotional and her long-time boyfriend, Farid, has her in a state because he won't propose, won't ask her to live with him, and often is unavailable. Lena is a cellist, quiet and circumspect in life and in her playing. She lives without passion with her boyfriend François; they're talking about having a baby.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 659
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: France
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, sexy, captivating, light, emotional, realistic, semi serious, sexual, hot
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Jack & Jill (1999)
Plot Summary:
A lighthearted romantic comedy about post-collegiate life, love and career in New York City.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, realistic, semi serious, sitcom, talky, sexual
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Love Soup (2005)
Plot Summary:
Bittersweet comedy drama about the eternal search for the perfect partner.
IMDB Rating: 8.1
IMDB Votes: 565
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 59 min
Plot tags: sentimental, humorous, realistic, captivating, sincere, feel good, semi serious, sitcom
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A Girl Is a Girl (1999)
Plot Summary:
Imagine "High Fidelity" as directed by Jean Luc Godard and you've basically got the gist of "A Girl is a Girl.".
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 186
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: independent film, humorous, realistic, semi serious, sexual, sex comedy, sexy
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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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Mohawk Girls (2010)
Plot Summary:
Four young women are figuring out how to be Mohawk in the 21st century, to find their place in the world and, of course, try to find love. But in a small world where you or your friends have dated everyone on the rez, or the hot new guy turns out to be your cousin, it ain’t that simple. Torn between family pressure, tradition, obligation and the intoxicating freedom of the “outside world,” this fabulous foursome is on a mission to find happiness… and to find themselves.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 302
Genere: Comedy
Country: Canada
Duration: 22 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, light, feel good, captivating, realistic
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Life on Top (2009)
Plot Summary:
Based on a novel by Clara Darling, about a college grad who heads to a big city looking for work and discovers her older sister, who's been living there for years, is a model.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 630
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: erotic, humorous, sexy, captivating, emotional, light, feel good, entertaining, realistic, semi serious
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Sabaya (2009)
Plot Summary:
Five different girls live together. Each day they face challenges, sadness, and happiness together. They love each other and they're basically a family.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 123
Genere: Comedy
Country: Syria
Duration:
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, captivating, soap opera
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I Just Want My Pants Back (2012)
Plot Summary:
I Just Want My Pants Back is an American comedy-drama that premiered with a special sneak peek on August 28, 2011 on MTV, with the series airing the new episodes beginning on February 2, 2012. The series is based on David J. Rosen's 2007 novel of the same name. On May 16, 2012, MTV cancelled the series.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 992
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, semi serious, light, feel good
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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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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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Manhattan Love Story (2014)
Plot Summary:
The unfiltered internal monologues of a young man and a young woman are exposed as they begin a new relationship together.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, humorous, feel good, captivating, light, realistic, semi serious, witty
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Me and Mrs Jones (2012)
Plot Summary:
Gemma Jones balances her love life and motherhood.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 928
Genere: Comedy
Country: UK
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: humorous, sitcom, captivating, light, feel good, hilarious, sexy, realistic, not serious
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A.U.S.A. (2003)
Plot Summary:
A.U.S.A. is an American sitcom television series that aired in 2003 on NBC, starring Scott Foley.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 60
Genere: Drama, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sitcom, humorous, captivating, light, feel good, realistic, semi serious
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Walkaway (2010)
Plot Summary:
Walkaway, a light-comedy drama, mocks the clutches of social obligations on young Indian professionals settled in New York City.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 813
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: touching, feel good, humorous, realistic, semi serious, independent film
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The Girl's Guide to Depravity (2012)
Plot Summary:
The Girl's Guide to Depravity is a comedy/drama series based on Heather Rutman's popular book and blog of the same name. The show debuted in the US on Cinemax in February of 2012, and has aired internationally in Latin America, Spain, Canada, and Japan.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 827
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min
Plot tags: sexy, erotic, humorous, feel good, funny, light, captivating, entertaining, sensual, realistic