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1. Will & Grace (1998–2020)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance
Gay lawyer Will and straight interior designer Grace share a New York City apartment. Their best friends are gleeful and proud gay Jack and charismatic, filthy-rich, amoral socialite Karen.
Stars: Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes
Votes: 60,496
2. Only Fools and Horses (1981–2003)
TV-PG | 95 min | Comedy
Comedy that follows two brothers from London's rough Peckham estate as they wheel and deal through a number of dodgy deals and search for the big score that'll make them millionaires.
Stars: David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Roger Lloyd Pack, Buster Merryfield
Votes: 56,917
3. Saturday Night Fever (1977)
R | 118 min | Drama, Music
Anxious about his future after high school, a 19-year-old Italian-American from Brooklyn tries to escape the harsh reality of his bleak family life by dominating the dance floor at the local disco.
Director: John Badham | Stars: John Travolta, Karen Lynn Gorney, Barry Miller, Joseph Cali
Votes: 87,848 | Gross: $94.21M
4. The Vicar of Dibley (1994–2020)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy
A boisterous female minister comes to serve in an eccentricly conservative small town's church.
Stars: Dawn French, James Fleet, Trevor Peacock, Gary Waldhorn
Votes: 15,548
5. Absolutely Fabulous (1992–2012)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy
The wild misadventures of Edina "Eddy" Monsoon and her best friend Patsy Stone, who live in a nearly constant haze of drugged, drunken selfishness.
Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield
Votes: 21,605
6. The Player (1992)
R | 124 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected, but which one?
Director: Robert Altman | Stars: Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Fred Ward, Whoopi Goldberg
Votes: 65,987 | Gross: $21.71M
7. The Bling Ring (2013)
R | 90 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
Inspired by actual events, a group of fame-obsessed teenagers use the internet to track celebrities' whereabouts in order to rob their homes.
Director: Sofia Coppola | Stars: Katie Chang, Israel Broussard, Emma Watson, Claire Julien
Votes: 92,418 | Gross: $5.84M
8. Maps to the Stars (2014)
R | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Mystery
A tour into the heart of a Hollywood family chasing celebrity, one another and the relentless ghosts of their pasts.
Director: David Cronenberg | Stars: Julianne Moore, Mia Wasikowska, Robert Pattinson, John Cusack
Votes: 42,945 | Gross: $0.35M
9. British Men Behaving Badly (1992–2014)
TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy
Two early thirties best friends live together while having completely different personalities. While their girlfriends try to help them take on more responsibilities the boys seldom respond well and usually end up drinking together.
Stars: Martin Clunes, Caroline Quentin, Leslie Ash, Neil Morrissey
Votes: 8,681
10. Birds of a Feather (1989–2020)
Not Rated | 75 min | Comedy
Comedy series following the lives of sisters Tracey and Sharon who are left to fend for themselves after their husbands are arrested for armed robbery.
Stars: Linda Robson, Lesley Joseph, Pauline Quirke, Alun Lewis
Votes: 2,494
11. The High Note (2020)
PG-13 | 113 min | Drama, Music, Romance
A superstar singer and her overworked personal assistant are presented with a choice that could alter the course of their respective careers.
Director: Nisha Ganatra | Stars: Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Bill Pullman
Votes: 13,490
12. The Object of My Affection (1998)
R | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A pregnant New York City social worker begins to develop romantic feelings for her gay best friend, and decides she'd rather raise her child with him, much to the dismay of her overbearing boyfriend.
Director: Nicholas Hytner | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Kali Rocha, Lena Cardwell
Votes: 21,568 | Gross: $29.11M
13. Infamous (2006)
R | 110 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
While researching his novel "In Cold Blood", Truman Capote develops a close relationship with convicted murderers Dick Hickock and Perry Smith.
Director: Douglas McGrath | Stars: Toby Jones, Daniel Craig, Sandra Bullock, Sigourney Weaver
Votes: 18,248 | Gross: $1.15M
14. Gimme Gimme Gimme (1999–2001)
TV-14 | 34 min | Comedy
Raucous 90s sitcom starring Kathy Burke and James Dreyfus as awful flatmates. Tom is an out-of-work actor with a sharp tongue, and Linda La Hughes is his dysfunctional friend.
Stars: Kathy Burke, James Dreyfus, Beth Goddard, Rosalind Knight
Votes: 3,182
15. How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (1967)
Approved | 121 min | Comedy, Musical
Armed with the titular manual, an ambitious window washer seeks to climb the corporate ladder.
Director: David Swift | Stars: Robert Morse, Michele Lee, Rudy Vallee, Anthony 'Scooter' Teague
Votes: 5,157 | Gross: $6.32M
16. A Fine Romance (1981–1984)
30 min | Comedy, Romance
Perplexed and unmarried Laura and sweet but inept Mike form an unlikely union after meeting. Despite differences and lack of chemistry, an undefinable connection keeps the stubborn Laura and grinning Mike together.
Stars: Judi Dench, Michael Williams, Susan Penhaligon, Richard Warwick
Votes: 746
17. The Great Buck Howard (2008)
PG | 90 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A young man, much to the chagrin of his father, becomes the new assistant to an illusionist in decline.
Director: Sean McGinly | Stars: Colin Hanks, John Malkovich, Tom Hanks, Emily Blunt
Votes: 14,752 | Gross: $0.75M
18. Call Me: The Rise and Fall of Heidi Fleiss (2004 TV Movie)
84 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
The story of Heidi Fleiss, known as "The Hollywood Madam", who was the daughter of a prominent Los Angeles doctor and eventually became a prostitute for a well-known Los Angeles madam. She ... See full summary »
Director: Charles McDougall | Stars: Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Saul Rubinek, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Ian Tracey
Votes: 1,320
19. Kill Your Friends (2015)
Not Rated | 103 min | Comedy, Crime, Music
An A&R man working at the height of the Britpop music craze goes to extremes in order to find his next hit.
Director: Owen Harris | Stars: Nicholas Hoult, Thomas Conroy, James Corden, Georgia King
Votes: 10,042
20. Bells Are Ringing (1960)
Not Rated | 126 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
A Brooklyn answering service operator becomes involved in the lives of her clients, including a struggling playwright with whom she begins to fall in love.
Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Judy Holliday, Dean Martin, Fred Clark, Eddie Foy Jr.
Votes: 3,826 | Gross: $6.16M
21. Action (1999–2000)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy
A dark comedy about Peter Dragon, a sleazy Hollywood executive. His last, massively expensive, movie bombed and he needs a hit. Will "Beverley Hills Gun Club" be it and how far will he have to go to make it?
Stars: Jay Mohr, Illeana Douglas, Jarrad Paul, Jack Plotnick
Votes: 1,603
22. The Money $hot (2000–2001)
Not Rated | Comedy, Drama
Nothing is ever what it seems. To the outside world, the adult industry is a sexy alternate universe filled with studs and starlets who are ready to go at the drop of a hat. Cigar-chomping,... See full summary »
Stars: Paul Hayes, Bryn Pryor, Tom Katsis, Rebecca Gray
Votes: 25
23. These Foolish Things (2006)
Not Rated | 107 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A struggling young actress, a fledgling director and an ambitious playwright become embroiled in an emotional love triangle as they strive for recognition, fame and fortune in a world on the brink of World War II.
Director: Julia Taylor-Stanley | Stars: Charlotte Lucas, Craig Rooke, Julia McKenzie, Roisin Goodall
Votes: 593
24. Love Bites (2001)
Not Rated | 95 min | Horror, Mystery, Romance
Antoine is a social wannabe who drops an elusive aristocrat's name to get into an exclusive party. The name - Jordan - gets him whisked by two burly bodyguards into the office of the host, ... See full summary »
Director: Antoine de Caunes | Stars: Guillaume Canet, Asia Argento, Gérard Lanvin, Gilbert Melki
Votes: 1,464
25. Hierarchy (2009)
R | 125 min | Drama
A washed-up boxer, a struggling writer, a Hollywood producer and a just-fired engineer cross paths.
Director: Michael Fredianelli | Stars: Anthony Spears, Maggie VandenBerghe, Brian Gallegos, Ronald Kaplan
Votes: 50
26. Punks (2000)
R | 91 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
The tale of 4 gay African-American friends in L.A: shy, virginal photographer Marcus, outgoing Lothario Hill, hot-to-trot rich kid newbie Dante, and fabulous drag diva Crystal.
Director: Patrik-Ian Polk | Stars: Seth Gilliam, Dwight Ewell, Andre Johnson, Rockmond Dunbar
Votes: 294 | Gross: $0.15M
27. NileCity 105.6 (1995)
180 min | Comedy
Percy Nilegård has gotten in to the commercial radio business. The radio station rents premises of the fire station and its chief, the self willed Greger who's in charge of six well built ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Gustafsson, Jonas Inde, Andres Lokko, Johan Rheborg
Votes: 3,603
28. Merci patron! (2016)
84 min | Documentary
A family fired by a company owned by LVMH (Group owned by French billionaire, Bernard Arnault) seeks reparation from their previous employer with the help of the movie director.
Director: François Ruffin | Stars: François Ruffin, Bernard Arnault, Marie-Hélène Bourlard, François Chérèque
Votes: 1,110
29. Si Paris nous était conté (1956)
130 min | Comedy, Drama, History
A witty journey through the history of Paris told to a group of students by Sacha Guitry, from its foundation at the time of Caesar to 1955. Among others you will meet King Charles VII ... See full summary »
Director: Sacha Guitry | Stars: Françoise Arnoul, Jeanne Boitel, Gilbert Bokanowski, Julien Carette
Votes: 286
30. Pentagon (1997)
22 min | Comedy
A comedy TV series with short skits. It only aired for seven episodes but has gained a cult following through the years.
Stars: Felix Herngren, Fredrik Lindström, Erik Haag, Pontus Djanaieff
Votes: 66
31. Percy tårar (1996)
171 min | Comedy
Percy Nilegaard has gone insane and goes to a shrink called Dr J. Tull. He tells the doctor the story of how he took over another mans life, Janne Fuglesang's. At the same time in Norrland,... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Gustafsson, Jonas Inde, Johan Rheborg, Henrik Schyffert
Votes: 1,624
32. Son of a Sailor (1933)
Passed | 73 min | Comedy
A smooth-talking sailor looking for a quick date meets an admiral's granddaughter and finds himself in a house full of top Navy officers, along with a couple of spies interested in plans for a new robot-controlled flight system.
Director: Lloyd Bacon | Stars: Joe E. Brown, Jean Muir, Frank McHugh, Thelma Todd
Votes: 196
33. I manegen med Glenn Killing (1992)
210 min | Comedy
Glenn Killing with guests. One of the most successful and popular stageshows in Sweden.
Stars: Robert Gustafsson, Jonas Inde, Johan Rheborg, Henrik Schyffert
Votes: 1,011
34. Crazy John (2006)
7 min | Documentary, Short, Comedy
Crazy John, an enigmatic poet from Sedona, and the mystery that surrounds this poet. Re-enactment footage shows Crazy John talking of a chance celebrity meeting, while the real Crazy John tells his true tale.
Director: Gregg Ensminger | Stars: Jacob Padua, Nicholas Dubis, Nate Mullins, John G. Richards
Votes: 10
35. Social Media Is Evil: The Final Installment: Alternate and Deleted Scenes (2023)
Not Rated | 8 min | Short, Biography, Comedy
These are the alternate scenes for the last installment of Ethan Trinh's social media consumption/prevention trilogy film series.
Director: Ethan Trinh | Star: Ethan Trinh
36.
Frasier (1993–2004)
Episode:
Desperately Seeking Closure
(1997)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
After Sam breaks up with Frasier, he obsesses over her possible reasons.
Director: Pamela Fryman | Stars: Kelsey Grammer, Jane Leeves, David Hyde Pierce, Peri Gilpin
Votes: 820
37.
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968–1970)
Episode:
Madam Candidate
(1969)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy
Carolyn decides to run against Claymore and an old-timer for local office, only to find out that Gull Cottage might not be in the city, invalidating her candidacy.
Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Hope Lange, Edward Mulhare, Reta Shaw, Charles Nelson Reilly
Votes: 33
38.
El juego de las llaves (2019– )
Episode:
An Oral "Pleasance"
(2019)
TV-MA | 34 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Adriana remains obsessed with the idea of the game of keys, while Oscar tries to convince her to give up and rebuild their relationship instead. The constant presence of Sergio will test the couple's strength.
Director: Kenya Marquez | Stars: Maite Perroni, Humberto Busto, Fabiola Campomanes, Hugo Catalán
Votes: 91
39.
Hotel Erotica (2002– )
Episode:
Heart's Desire
(2002)
TV-MA | 30 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Latin Pop singer Desire finds passion at the Blue Hotel.
Director: Gary Dean Orona | Stars: Lauren Hays, Ananda St. James, Daryl Cleveland, Emily Webster
Votes: 11
40.
Hiccups (2010–2011)
Episode:
You Shmooze, You Lose
(2010)
Comedy
Millie is not happy about being nominated for an award and Joyce gets a lesson on social skills from Taylor.
Director: Brent Butt | Stars: Nancy Robertson, Laura Soltis, David Ingram, Emily Perkins
Votes: 40
41.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
It Is to Laugh
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Toony tries becoming a stand-up comic.
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
Votes: 5
42.
Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode:
The Not-So-Special Christmas Special
(2021)
TV-PG | Animation, Comedy
Bill and Toony celebrate the holiday season with skits and cartoons that didn't make it into the Super Colossal primetime Christmas special: Landing Stripling (1962), A Gander at Mother Goose (1940), The Novelty Shop (1936), Holiday Highlights (1940), Fast and Furry-ous (1949).
Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein
43.
Royal Pains (2009–2016)
Episode:
Big Whoop
(2010)
TV-PG | 42 min | Comedy, Drama
Tensions grow between Hank and Emily when they co-care for a patient but disagree on the course of treatment. Evan concocts a cyber retaliation plan against Emily, who has managed to direct HankMed web traffic to her site.
Director: Michael W. Watkins | Stars: Mark Feuerstein, Paulo Costanzo, Jill Flint, Reshma Shetty
Votes: 150
44.
Dan for Mayor (2010– )
Episode:
Ethical Dilemma
(2011)
Comedy
Director: Ron Murphy | Stars: Fred Ewanuick, Mary Ashton, Paul Bates, Benjamin Ayres
Votes: 39
45.
The Almighty Johnsons (2011–2013)
Episode:
Everything Starts with Gaia
(2012)
TV-MA | 44 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Gaia's father and ex-boyfriend Jacob return to the house with a Swedish killer in close pursuit, and no one is who or what others think they are.
Director: Charlie Haskell | Stars: Emmett Skilton, Timothy Balme, Dean O'Gorman, Jared Turner
Votes: 60
46.
Jack Vale Films (2007– )
Episode:
Paranoid Name Dropping
(2014)
3 min | Short, Comedy, Reality-TV
Star: Jack Vale