30 Diverse Comedy Gems from Around the World in 2016

Sophie's Misfortunes

2016 • 106 min

Family, Comedy

Sophie isn't the well-behaved child her mother hopes for, unlike her friends Camille and Madeleine. She constantly demands her own way, frequently causing trouble and frustrating everyone around her. However, her mother is firm and unwavering. She doesn't excuse Sophie's…

4.8

5.3

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One Week and a Day

2016 • 98 min

Comedy, Drama

Following the week of mourning for his son, Eyal is encouraged by his wife to resume their normal lives. Instead, he spends time with a young neighbor and begins a journey to find renewed purpose in his life.

5.9

6.6

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Happy Bhag Jayegi

2016 • 126 min

Comedy, Romance

Escaping a forced marriage, a spirited Indian woman ends up stranded in Pakistan. There, the son of a former governor offers assistance in helping her reconnect with her boyfriend.

6.2

6.5

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The Stuff of Dreams

2016 • 98 min

Comedy

When a shipwreck strands a group of Camorra criminals and actors on a remote island prison, they must form an uneasy alliance. Stripped of their usual roles, the lines between performer and criminal begin to fade, allowing them to confront…

7.0

6.6

Action Hero Biju

2016 • 144 min • Budget $300K • Box office $2M

Action, Comedy, Crime

Biju is an honest police officer who directly confronts injustice. His efforts to maintain order and integrity lead him to a series of challenging cases that test his authority, honesty, and principles. With his wedding just a week away, the…

7.4

7.6

I Married an Anti-Fan

2016 • 99 min

Romance, Comedy

A journalist who covers celebrity culture develops resentment toward a famous performer after he fires her for attempting to expose his private life. As their paths repeatedly cross, the reporter unexpectedly begins to develop romantic feelings for the entertainer.

6.1

5.8

13+

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Il Ministro

2016 • 104 min • Box office $21K

Comedy, Crime, Drama

Franco Lucci, facing financial ruin, relies on a crucial public contract secured by a minister he's befriended and invited to dinner. With his partner and brother-in-law, Michele, Franco orchestrates a carefully planned evening. This includes paying the minister a substantial…

5.6

5.9

Dean

2016 • 94 min • Box office $254K

Romance, Comedy

This comedy explores themes of loss, grief, and finding love again. Dean, a New York illustrator, develops a strong connection with a woman from Los Angeles while also trying to stop his father from selling their family home following his…

5.8

6.3

13+

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Party Town

2016 • 75 min

Comedy

Juan and Richi were once the duo Supergalactic, achieving a brief pop hit in the 1990s. When the mayor of their hometown proposes a reunion, they agree to put aside their differences for one last chance at fame and money.…

5.1

5.2

17+

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2016 • 89 min

Horror, Comedy

After a night of celebration, a group of veterans awakens to discover a zombie apocalypse has engulfed the United States. They must now journey across the country together, fighting to find a cure for the outbreak and reclaim freedom before…

4.8

4.0

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The Jews

2016 • 111 min

Comedy

The film explores four distinct narratives centered on common stereotypes surrounding Jewish people. These include perceptions of their power in politics, the stereotype of Jewish financial acumen, the alleged activities of the Mossad, theories of a global Jewish conspiracy, and…

4.3

5.5

L'abbiamo fatta grossa

2016 • 113 min

Comedy, Family

Yuri Pelagatti, a stage actor struggling with memory loss after a painful breakup, meets Arturo Merlino, a down-on-his-luck investigator who specializes in finding lost cats. Mistaking Arturo for a seasoned professional, Yuri hires him to follow his ex-wife and uncover…

5.5

Christmas Dinner

2016 • 95 min

Romance, Comedy

A snowy Polignano a Mare sets the stage for heightened nerves. The situation escalates with a series of mishaps: panic, anxiety, pregnancy tests, a lost ring, and malfunctioning lifts – what further complications await?

5.4

4.7

Rosalie Blum

2016 • 97 min

Comedy

Vincent Machot has a predictable life centered around his hair salon, his cousin, his cat, and his overbearing mother. But unexpected events can happen to anyone. He unexpectedly meets Rosalie Blum, a woman who seems both enigmatic and familiar. Convinced…

6.4

6.8

The No-Job Agency

2016 • 90 min

Comedy

Stéphane, Cathy, and Thierry are the top performers at their city's Employment Agency. However, their success is a problem: the agency is facing closure due to a lack of clients. Desperate to keep their jobs, the three colleagues hatch a…

4.6

5.1

Zootopia

2016 • 109 min • Budget $150M • Box office $1B

Animation, Adventure, Family

Officer Judy Hopps, the first rabbit on the Zootopia police force, is eager to prove herself. She gets her opportunity when she's assigned to a case and must team up with con artist fox Nick Wilde to solve it.

7.8

8.0

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How to Grow Up Despite Your Parents

2016 • 90 min

Comedy

Increasingly, parents are becoming overly competitive with their children's teachers, withholding support and fostering negativity through disapproval and distrust. Instead of supporting their children's education, these parents become barriers to their development. They believe they understand their children best and…

6.8

5.4

Band of Robbers

2016 • 95 min

Adventure, Comedy, Crime

This comedic thriller updates Mark Twain's classic characters, Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer, as adult men navigating modern life.

5.9

6.0

17+

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Dishoom

2016 • 120 min

Comedy, Action

India's star cricketer is abducted in the Middle East, and a reckless agent and a new police officer are assigned to locate him before a crucial game against Pakistan.

5.5

5.2

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The Black Devil and the White Prince

2016 • 93 min

Comedy, Romance

After her father's job transfer, Yū Akahane starts living in the same dormitory as Takumi Shirakawa, known as the "White Prince," and is thrilled about it. However, Haruto Kurosaki, nicknamed the "Black Devil," kisses her as a consequence for disobeying…

7.5

6.0

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Summer Villa

2016 • 84 min

Romance, Comedy, TV Movie

Terry Russell is a successful romance novelist, but her personal love life is a mess. Following a terrible first date with a confident New York chef named Matthew Everston, she escapes to her friend's villa in France for the summer…

6.3

6.7

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Toni Erdmann

2016 • 162 min • Budget $10M

Comedy, Drama

A father believes his daughter has lost her sense of humor, so he unexpectedly visits her while she's living in another country and overwhelms her with silly jokes.

7.0

7.3

17+

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Ali Wong: Baby Cobra

2016 • 60 min

Comedy

Even seven months pregnant, Ali Wong delivers a sharp and hilarious stand-up performance. Her comedy is masterful, and nothing can stop her from a brilliant hour of material.

7.2

7.5

17+

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Other People

2016 • 97 min • Box office $93K

Comedy, Drama

David, recently heartbroken and seeking a fresh start, relocates from New York City to Sacramento to care for his ailing mother. He reconnects with his conservative father and younger sisters after a decade apart, finding himself an outsider in his…

6.3

6.8

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Team Thor

2016 • 3 min

Comedy, Science Fiction

This film reveals Thor's activities alongside the major conflicts of Captain America: Civil War.

7.2

7.7

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3 Generations

2016 • 87 min • Budget $10M • Box office $680K

Comedy, Drama

A teenage boy begins transitioning from female to male, prompting his family to navigate this significant change in their lives.

6.4

6.0

13+

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Good Kids

2016 • 86 min

Comedy

As graduation approaches, four high school students grapple with questions of identity and purpose as they consider what comes next.

6.3

6.1

17+

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The African Doctor

2016 • 94 min

Comedy

1975. Doctor Seyolo Zantoko, who escaped the Congo's tyranny with his family, takes a job from the mayor of a small French town. He then faces challenges adapting to his new life and earning the trust of the town's prejudiced…

6.8

7.0

The Bronze

2016 • 108 min • Budget $3M • Box office $615K

Drama, Comedy

Hope Ann Greggory achieved national recognition in 2004 as part of the bronze medal-winning women's gymnastics team. Now, she remains in her hometown, feeling disillusioned and resentful. Trapped by her memories, Hope is forced to confront her present when a…

6.0

6.1

17+

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Central Intelligence

2016 • 107 min • Budget $50M • Box office $216M

Action, Comedy

Calvin Joyner, a quiet accountant with a past he'd forgotten, re-establishes contact with a former classmate online. Their reunion sparks a surprising shift when Calvin is unexpectedly drawn into the high-stakes world of international spying.

6.4

6.3

13+

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