30 Eclectic Comedy Gems from 2002 to Brighten Your Day

Tadpole

2002 • 79 min • Budget $150K • Box office $2M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Oscar Grubman attracts the attention of many attractive women. He's a sensitive and caring man, fluent in French, with a deep love for Voltaire, and believes a woman's hands reveal her true character. On the train back from Chauncey Academy…

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6.1

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I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

2002 • 100 min

Comedy, Family, TV Movie

A young boy sees his mother kissing someone he's convinced is the real Santa Claus and responds by getting into trouble.

5.7

5.0

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Bloody Mallory

2002 • 94 min

Fantasy, Horror, Action

Mallory leads a specialized government team that fights supernatural threats. The team consists of Vena Cava, a drag queen and explosives specialist; Talking Tina, a mute pre-teen with telepathic abilities who can take over other people's bodies; and Durand, an…

4.9

4.4

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My Wrongs #8245–8249 & 117

2002 • 12 min

Comedy

A man is house-sitting for his friend Imogen. She calls to remind him to walk her dog, Rothko, but unexpectedly, Rothko takes *him* for a walk instead.

6.1

6.6

Panchatanthiram

2002 • 153 min

Comedy, Romance, Family

Desperate to win back his wife's trust after she suspects infidelity, Ram's friends arrange for him to spend time with Maggie, a sex worker. The plan goes awry when Maggie is found dead, and the group finds themselves embroiled in…

7.0

8.2

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I'll Wait for the Next One...

2002 • 4 min

Comedy, Romance

On a subway train, a man announces he’s seeking a partner, stating traditional dating methods haven’t worked despite having nothing wrong with him. He invites any interested woman to disembark at the next station. One woman appears receptive.

7.0

7.3

Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First Contact

2002 • 90 min

Animation, TV Movie, Action

It all begins with a robbery! Lupin III and Fujiko both want an ancient artifact that Jigen is protecting, while Goemon is searching for his clan's lost treasure in the same area. Naturally, Inspector Zenigata is hot on their trail.…

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Lupin the Third: Return of Pycal

2002 • 49 min

Animation, Action, Comedy

Lupin steals a remarkable gem at a party in the Mediterranean, but his heist is interrupted by Pycal, the "magician" who supposedly died in a fight with Lupin years ago. Now possessing genuine magical powers, Pycal seeks revenge.

6.1

5.4

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Slap Her... She's French

2002 • 89 min

Comedy

Splendona High School in Texas is a world of football stars, cheerleaders, and beauty queens, with Starla Grady as its queen bee. Everything changes when Genevieve LePlouff, a French exchange student, arrives and disrupts Starla's carefully constructed world.

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5.1

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Cheats

2002 • 86 min

Comedy

Handsome Davis views school as a manipulative system designed to control students' thoughts. Consequently, he and his three closest friends – Sammy, Victor, and the academically gifted Applebee – have consistently sought ways to cheat on their tests throughout their…

5.3

6.0

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Jet Lag

2002 • 91 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

At Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, a beautician heading for a new job in Mexico crosses paths with a cook returning from America. Due to labor strikes, bad weather, and a stroke of luck, they are forced to share…

5.5

6.1

17+

The Housekeeper

2002 • 91 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Following his wife's departure for another man, Jacques employs a housekeeper, Laura, to maintain his Paris apartment. He gradually increases her hours and spends more time with her during her days off, finding himself conflicted between enjoying her company and…

5.6

6.3

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Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch

2002 • 93 min

Comedy, Family

Josh starts his first year of college, while Buddy remains home with Josh's younger sister, Andrea, and their family. Andrea tries to fit in with her junior high classmates by joining the baseball team and unexpectedly discovers Buddy's talent for…

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The Banger Sisters

2002 • 98 min • Budget $10M • Box office $38M

Comedy, Drama

During the late 1960s, the Banger Sisters were legendary figures, known for their wild reputation and close relationships with many famous musicians – and they had the photos to show for it. Now, over twenty years later, they unexpectedly reunite.…

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5.7

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The Hot Chick

2002 • 104 min • Budget $34M • Box office $54M

Comedy, Fantasy

Jessica Spencer is the most popular girl at school, but she's also known for being cruel. Her life takes a bizarre turn after a strange accident involving cursed earrings and a meeting at a gas station: she swaps bodies with…

6.4

5.6

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If I Were a Rich Man

2002 • 105 min

Comedy

Alice, a hospital nurse, and Aldo, a shampoo sales representative, are experiencing difficulties. Alice is unhappy with her husband's lack of ambition and is considering divorce. Aldo unexpectedly wins ten million euros in the lottery, but keeps the win a…

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5.9

Volesse il cielo!

2002 • 90 min

Comedy

A police inspector is tasked with assisting a peculiar stranger who appears to have amnesia.

5.8

5.4

Pumpkin

2002 • 113 min • Box office $308K

Comedy, Drama, Romance

To win the prestigious Sorority of the Year award, Carolyn and her sisters decide to coach a local sports team. Their plans change when Carolyn is assigned to mentor Pumpkin, a disabled athlete, bringing their very different lives together.

5.8

6.1

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Paz!

2002 • 102 min

Comedy

"Paz!" Follows a group of university students living together in Bologna during the 1970s. Inspired by the comics of Andrea Pazienza, the story captures a day in their lives as they navigate drugs, school, relationships, and weak political involvement. It's…

6.6

The Flying Car

2002 • 7 min

Comedy

Dante and Randal are caught in a traffic jam and begin talking about the possibility of flying cars.

6.7

7.3

Solino

2002 • 120 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Set in Germany in the 1970s, the film follows an Italian family. Romano (Gigi Savoia), the father, opens a pizzeria named Solino with his wife Rosa (Antonella Attili), and expects his sons Gigi and Giancarlo to work there. However, a…

7.0

7.3

Mondays in the Sun

2002 • 113 min • Budget $4M • Box office $146K

Drama, Comedy

Following the closure of their shipyard in Northern Spain, a group of former colleagues – Santa, José, Lino, Amador, Sergei, and Reina – maintain contact. They often gather at a bar owned by their old friend Rico. Santa is the…

7.2

7.5

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Welcome to Collinwood

2002 • 86 min • Budget $7M • Box office $4M

Comedy, Crime

A group of down-on-their-luck individuals from the city try to rob a pawnbroker. However, their attempt at a heist is consistently thwarted by unfortunate circumstances.

6.1

6.3

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Snow Dogs

2002 • 99 min • Budget $35M • Box office $81M

Comedy, Family, Adventure

A Miami dentist unexpectedly inherits a team of sled dogs and must quickly learn how to care for them. He faces a challenge when a hardened mountain man seeks to take the dogs, forcing the dentist to prove himself.

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House of Flying Daggers

2004 • 119 min • Budget $15M • Box office $92M

Adventure, Drama, Action

In 9th century China, a dishonest government fights a rebellion led by the Flying Daggers. A skilled warrior rescues a captivating rebel from jail to aid her in reuniting with her forces, but the situation is more complicated than it…

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7.5

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Cadet Kelly

2002 • 100 min

Family, Comedy, Drama

Kelly, a restless teenager, is sent to a military school when her stepfather becomes its new Commandant. Initially, she struggles with discipline and following instructions, but finds a way to connect when she tries out for the drill team.

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5.5

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Stuart Little 2

2002 • 78 min • Budget $120M • Box office $169M

Family, Adventure, Comedy

Stuart, a charming white mouse, lives contentedly with the Little family near Central Park in Manhattan. He and his human brother, George, along with their playful cat, Snowbell, embark on a new adventure: rescuing a friend.

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5.5

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Boat Trip

2002 • 94 min • Budget $20M • Box office $8M

Comedy

Two men, both struggling with their romantic lives, are excited about the prospect of meeting women on a cruise. They soon discover, to their surprise, that they've accidentally booked passage on a gay cruise.

5.3

4.9

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Eight Legged Freaks

2002 • 99 min • Budget $30M • Box office $45M

Action, Comedy, Horror

In a remote mining town, a chemical spill transforms hundreds of spiders into giant, SUV-sized creatures overnight. Mining engineer Chris McCormack and Sheriff Sam Parker must rally a diverse group of locals – including the Sheriff's son Mike, her daughter…

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5.5

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