Pittsburgh (2006)
Comedy
Comedy movies
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Please Turn Over (1959)
In a quiet English town, seventeen-year-old Jo Halliday lives a fairly boring life working as a hairdresser and living at home, with her mother, father, and fitness-obsessed aunt. Her father, an accountant, continually wishes that his dreamy, untidy daughter could be more like his secretary, Millicent Jones. One morning, the local newspaper reveals that Jo has written a book—Naked Revolt—which is an instant bestseller.
The Girl from Missouri (1934)
Comedy, Comedy drama, romance film, romantic comedy
Eadie lives in Kansas City, working as a waitress-slash-dance partner at a beer joint owned by her abusive stepfather. She runs away to New York City with her man-hungry friend Kitty. On the train, she tells Kitty that she has ideals and plans to marry a somebody so she can accomplish something worthwhile.
Better Late Than Never (1979)
Comedy drama, Drama
Harry Landers (Harold Gould) resides in a retirement home in a quaint corner of Massachusetts. Strongly averse to the idea of being confined within the walls of this retirement facility, Landers likens himself to a bird stripped of its wings. Adding to his discontent, the hospice is under the strict and somewhat sadistic management of Miss Davis (Tyne Daly), a woman known for her harsh methods.
Animal Behavior (1989)
Comedy
The beautiful biologist Alex Brisco develops a new method to communicate with chimpanzees: instead of machines she uses a simple sign language. Her research and competition with ignorant colleagues lets her overlook the amorous approaches of cellist Mark. She accepts his help, but no more, because she believes he is married.
Catfish in Black Bean Sauce (2000)
Comedy drama, Coming-of-age
{{Plot}} The story begins with Dwayne , Dolores , and Harold playing a game of cards with Dolores trying to convince Dwayne to take a cat Harold found on the way home. Dwayne thinks there is clearly something wrong with the cat and refuses to take it. One afternoon, Dwayne in his living room with his girlfriend Nina .
Laughing Gravy (1931)
Comedy
Stan and Ollie are in bed when Stan’s hiccups wake up Ollie. Oliver, after suffering in silence for a few moments, wakes up Stan. Stan clownishly drinks a glass of water and tries to return to sleep, only to wake the dog, whose barking rouses their landlord.
He Cooked His Goose (1952)
Comedy
Larry engages in philandering behavior, embarking on an extramarital affair with Moe's wife, Belle, while also exhibiting romantic interest in Shemp's fiancée, Millie. Moe, upon discovering Larry's deceitful actions, confronts him at his pet shop, expressing his displeasure. Employing quick thinking, Larry manipulates the situation to persuade Moe of his innocence, thereby quelling Moe's anger.
Remember? (1939)
Comedy drama, romantic comedy
Following an establishing shot of the New York City skyline, an elevator in a busy office building opens and happy-go-lucky Sky Ames (Lew Ayres) steps out. In a joyful mood, singing to himself, he takes out a ring, puts it on third finger of his left hand and goes to the door marked "Eaton, Eiton, Piper & Holland Advertising Agency". Inside, Miss Wilson (Sara Haden), secretary to his best friend, Jeff Holland (Robert Taylor) tells him that Jeff is in a meeting.
Meet the Stewarts (1942)
romantic comedy
A socialite accustomed to luxury has to live on her middle-class husband's salary.
The Taming of the Shrew (1929)
romance film, romantic comedy
Á köldum klaka (1995)
Comedy drama, mystery film, Road Movie, Tragicomedy
Hirata is a successful Japanese businessman whose plan for a two-week winter holiday in Hawaii to play golf changes when his elderly grandfather reminds him that he should go to Iceland. Hirata's parents died there seven years ago, and the seven-year anniversary of a death is a significant event in Japanese culture. Hirata must perform a ceremony in the river where they died after drowning in an avalanche – the drowned must be fed by the surviving family members if they are to find peace.
The Living Wake (2007)
Comedy
The film follows the journey of K. Roth Binew, a self-proclaimed genius. After discovering that he has contracted a rare and unnamed terminal disease, he enlists his eccentric rickshaw-riding best and only friend Mills Joaquin (Jesse Eisenberg) to accompany him on his last day to live.
Slightly Single in L.A. (2012)
romantic comedy
Dale (Chabert) a television producer for a reality TV show, has had a poor history of dating. So she moves to Los Angeles, and just enjoys hanging out with friends, and has sworn off dating. That is until an old friend from many years ago (Pardue) reappears in her life.
Rosie! (1967)
Comedy
Rosie Lord is a widowed millionaire who, much to the dismay of her daughters Mildred and Edith, spends her money generously. When she announces she intends to buy a $2.5 million closed theater in a run-down part of Los Angeles, because it is the location where her late husband proposed to her and it is now threatened to be turned into a parking lot, her daughters decide that they have had enough. Edith and her husband Cabot complain that they are only granted $100,000 a year, and work together with cold-hearted and recently divorced Mildred to discourage Rosie from buying the theater.
Heavenly Pursuits (1986)
Comedy drama, Drama, Tragicomedy
At the Vatican, Father Cobb from the Blessed Edith Semple School in Glasgow, offers evidence to promote Blessed Edith's elevation to sainthood. Downplaying the idea of miracles, a Vatican official sends the "little father" back to Scotland. Undeterred, Father Cobb continues to lead the school in prayer, invoking Blessed Edith's intercession to heal the sick, including little Alice McKenzie who is crippled.
Spooks! (1953)
Comedy
The Stooges, functioning as private investigators, are enlisted to pursue the case of a kidnapped individual, Mary Bopper, daughter of George B. Bopper. Adopting a methodical approach, they opt to retrace Bopper's steps to the location where she was last observed, ultimately directing their investigation to the domain of the enigmatic Dr.
Little Athens (2005)
Comedy drama, Crime, Drama, romantic comedy, teen film
Little Athens follows a whirlwind day in the hapless lives of small town youth caught in a dead-end post-high school void. The journeys of four groups of late teens/early twenty-somethings unfold through four different storylines. Their separate trails converge at an explosive house party.
Medusa: Dare To Be Truthful (1992)
Comedy, Fake Documentary, Parody, Satire On Media
The film begins with the camera panning through pictures of Medusa's album covers and film posters eventually showing her lying in a bed while getting a massage and her hair done. She starts telling the viewers about how lonely she feels since her tour ended. The film then flashes back to when Medusa was rehearsing her Blonde Leading the Blonde Tour.
Violent Is the Word for Curly (1938)
Comedy
At Mildew College, an institution exclusively for female students, the administration seeks financial support from Mrs. Catsby, the school's principal benefactor, to establish an athletic fund. However, Mrs.
Where Is Parsifal? (1983)
Comedy
Parsifal Katzenellenbogen is an eccentric hypochondriac who has invented a laser skywriter. Parsifal invites businessmen to his castle in the hopes of selling his invention. Potential buyers include gangster Henry Board II accompanied by has-been movie star Montague Chippendale, Scotsman Mackintosh, and gypsy Klingsor.
Summer of 8 (2016)
Comedy
Eight close friends soak up their last day of summer together on the beach before parting ways for college.
Better Start Running (2018)
Action, Comedy, Tragicomedy
The Kitchen (2012)
Comedy drama
The film takes place during the 30th birthday of Jennifer Parker, an art curator who has recently quit her job in order to open her own art gallery. The story is viewed entirely within the confines of the kitchen and adjoining dining room of Jennifer's home which she shares with her roommate and friend Kenny. Jennifer is not looking forward to her birthday party, which is being planned by Stan, her friend who has unrequited feelings for her.