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Comedy Movie Summaries & Endings Explained
13,317 comedy movies, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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The Magic Christian
1970 · Comedy
End of the Road
1970 · Drama
Portraits of Women
1970 · Drama
Whale
1970 · Comedy
MASH
1970 · Drama
The Only Game in Town
1970 · Drama
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
1963 · Action
Around the World in 80 Days
1956 · Adventure
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
1967 · Drama
Lady and the Tramp
1955 · Adventure
The Wizard of Oz
1939 · Adventure
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939 · Drama
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
1964 · Thriller
Meet Me in St. Louis
1945 · Drama
Remember the Night
1939 · Comedy
Jail Busters
1955 · Comedy
Frankie and Johnny
1966 · Comedy
The Teahouse of the August Moon
1956 · Comedy
Artists and Models Abroad
1938 · Comedy
Once Upon a Honeymoon
1942 · Comedy
Stand by for Action
1942 · Action
The Inspector-General
1952 · Comedy
Westward Whoa
1936 · Comedy
Men in Fright
1938 · Comedy
Chickens Come Home
1931 · Comedy
Ferry Cross the Mersey
1965 · Comedy
The Littlest Rebel
1935 · Drama
Easy Living
1937 · Comedy
No Parking Hare
1954 · Comedy
Pies and Guys
1958 · Comedy
Song of the Saddle
1936 · Comedy
The Twenty Questions Murder Mystery
1950 · Comedy
They’re a Weird Mob
1966 · Comedy
Commotion on the Ocean
1956 · Comedy
Them Thar Hills
1934 · Comedy
Arms and the Man
1958 · Romance
Three Wise Fools
1946 · Comedy
What’s New Pussycat?
1965 · Comedy
Squatter’s Rights
1946 · Animation
Dangerous When Wet
1953 · Romance
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What Makes a Comedy Movie? Comedy Movies Explained
Comedy films are created to entertain and bring laughter through amusing situations, playful dialogue, and humorous characters. They explore life’s lighter side, often exaggerating everyday experiences or human quirks for comedic effect. Comedies can range from slapstick humor to clever wit, aiming to provide joy, relief, and a good time for the audience through lighthearted and funny scenarios.
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