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Comedy Movies With Your Girlfriend Perfect for When You Need a Good Cry
COMEDY · WITH YOUR GIRLFRIENDThe films that land best with a partner are the ones that prompt an actual conversation after. The right film can shift everything. This list was put together for that specific occasion.
The best film comedy makes you laugh and then leaves you thinking about why. Every film here was chosen with that standard in mind.
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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran ha...
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Parasite
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
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Pulp Fiction
A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that i...
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Forrest Gump
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has a...
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¿Quieres ser mi hijo?
Lu, a conformist woman in her forties, learns that her 15-year partner has been having extramarital affairs. Starting from scratch, she gets involved in an unexpected relationship with a young womaniz...
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Life Is Beautiful
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a c...
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When I'm Young
70-year-old Malena gets a second chance at life when she magically turns into her 22-year-old self. Now, posing as "Maria" to hide her true identity, she becomes the lead singer of her grandson's band...
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A Dog's Will
The lively João Grilo and the sly Chicó are poor guys living in the hinterland who cheat a bunch of people in a small town in Northeastern Brazil. When they die, they have to be judged by Christ, the ...
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La Leyenda de los Chaneques
Five years after giving up his powers and separating from his friends, Leo San Juan has started a new life trying to focus on his family and their bakery, staying away from danger and adventures. Howe...
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Back to the Future
Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage...
Films that produce real grief are rare and specific. These have that quality.
A good cry from a film is different from sadness. These films understand the distinction. Comedy is the hardest genre to write about and the easiest to feel. These are the proof.