Comedy films about self-discovery

List of the best films comedies about self-knowledge according to the audience: The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir, See No Evil, Hear No Evil, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, How to Be a Man, Project X, Paddington, Cruella, The Brink, Seven Psychopaths, Dog.

In the top there are new films of 2022, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

Markimdb: 6.9
Genrecomedy, adventure
CountryFrance, India, Belgium, Singapore, USA
Duration01:29

The story of Ajatashatru Oghash Rathod, a fakir who tricks his local village in Rajasthan, India into believing his possesses special powers and into paying him to fly to Paris to buy a bed of nails from an Ikea store.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genrecomedy, crime
CountryUSA
Duration01:43

A murder takes place in the shop of David Lyons, a deaf man who fails to hear the gunshot being fired. Outside, blind man Wally Karue hears the shot but cannot see the perpetrator. Both are arrested, but escape to form an unlikely partnership. Being chased by both the law AND the original killers, can the pair work together to outwit them all?

Markimdb: 7.3
Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama, adventure
CountryUSA, United Kingdom
Duration01:54

A timid magazine photo manager who lives life vicariously through daydreams embarks on a true-life adventure when a negative goes missing.

Markimdb: 6.8
Genrecomedy
CountryUSA
Duration01:26

When former comedian Mark McCarthy is faced with a rare form of cancer, he hires a young, impressionable cameraman to document his crude and comical lessons on what it means to be a man for his unborn son.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genrecomedy
CountryUSA
Duration01:28

Three high school seniors throw a party to make a name for themselves. As the night progresses, things spiral out of control as word of the party spreads.

Markimdb: 7.2
Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA, China, Canada
Duration01:35

    After a deadly earthquake destroys his home in Peruvian rainforest, a young bear makes his way to England in search of a new home. The bear, dubbed "Paddington" for the london train station, finds shelter with the family of Henry and Mary Brown. Although Paddington's amazement at urban living soon endears him to the Browns, someone else has her eye on him: Taxidermist Millicent Clyde has designs on the rare bear and his hide.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genrecomedy, drama, adventure, crime, detective
    CountryUSA

    In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.

    Markimdb: 7.8
    Genrecomedy
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:30

    Three top U.S. government and military officials scramble to prevent World War 3 from happening amidst the chaos of a geopolitical crisis.

    Markimdb: 7.2
    Genrecomedy, crime
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
    Duration01:50

      A struggling screenwriter inadvertently becomes entangled in the Los Angeles criminal underworld after his oddball friends kidnap a gangster's beloved Shih Tzu.

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genrecomedy, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA

      An army ranger and his dog embark on a road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway to attend a friend's funeral.

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genrecomedy, crime
      CountryUSA, Canada
      Duration01:37

      Scott Turner has 3 days left in the local police department before he moves to a bigger city to get some "real" cases, not just misdemeanors. Then Amos Reed is murdered, and Scott Turner sets himself on the case. The closest thing to a witness in the case is Amos Reed's dog, Hooch, which Scott Turner has to take care of if it's going to avoid being "put to sleep".

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genrecomedy, crime, music
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
      Duration01:30

      Popular and dashing American singer Nick Rivers travels to East Germany to perform in a music festival. When he loses his heart to the gorgeous Hillary Flammond, he finds himself caught up in an underground resistance movement. Rivers joins forces with Agent Cedric and Flammond to attempt the rescue of her father, Dr. Paul, from the Germans, who have captured the scientist in hopes of coercing him into building a new naval mine.

      Markimdb: 7.9
      Genrecomedy, drama, military, history
      CountryNew Zealand, Czech Republic, USA

      A World War II satire that follows a lonely German boy whose world view is turned upside down when he discovers his single mother is hiding a young Jewish girl in their attic. Aided only by his idiotic imaginary friend, Adolf Hitler, Jojo must confront his blind nationalism.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genrecomedy, crime
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:38

      A mobster named Jimmy the Tulip agrees to cooperate with an FBI investigation in order to stay out of prison; he's relocated by the authorities to a life of suburban anonymity as part of a witness protection program. It's not long before a couple of his new neighbors figure out his true identity and come knocking to see if he'd be up for one more hit, suburban style.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genrecomedy
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:35

      Before going on vacation, self-involved psychiatrist Dr. Leo Marvin has the misfortune of taking on a new patient: Bob Wiley. An exemplar of neediness and a compendium of phobias, Bob follows Marvin to his family's country house. Dr. Marvin tries to get him to leave; the trouble is, everyone loves Bob. As his oblivious patient makes himself at home, Dr. Marvin loses his professional composure and, before long, may be ready for the loony bin himself.

      Markimdb: 7.3
      Genrecomedy, adventure, crime
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:34

      The Coen Brothers tell the story of an absurd yet likable family with an unproductive couple as the focal point. The couple has gotten themselves into some trouble while kidnapping a baby and give Hollywood one of the most memorable chase scenes to date.

      Markimdb: 7.6
      Genrecomedy, crime
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:25

      When the incompetent Officer Frank Drebin seeks the ruthless killer of his partner, he stumbles upon an attempt to assassinate Queen Elizabeth.

      Markimdb: 6.1
      Genrecomedy
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:47

      Julius and Vincent Benedict are the results of an experiment that would allow for the perfect child. Julius was planned and grows to athletic proportions. Vincent is an accident and is somewhat smaller in stature. Vincent is placed in an orphanage while Julius is taken to a south seas island and raised by philosophers. Vincent becomes the ultimate low life and is about to be killed by loan sharks.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genrefantastic, fantasy, comedy
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:44

      Madeline is married to Ernest, who was once arch-rival Helen's fiance. After recovering from a mental breakdown, Helen vows to kill Madeline and steal back Ernest. Unfortunately for everyone, the introduction of a magic potion causes things to be a great deal more complicated than a mere murder plot.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genrecomedy, crime
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom
      Duration01:50

      A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the U.S. from Mexico.

      Markimdb: 6.9
      Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, adventure, cartoon, crime, detective
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:41

      When timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask containing the spirit of the Norse god Loki, his entire life changes. While wearing the mask, Ipkiss becomes a supernatural playboy exuding charm and confidence which allows him to catch the eye of local nightclub singer Tina Carlyle. Unfortunately, under the mask's influence, Ipkiss also robs a bank, which angers junior crime lord Dorian Tyrell, whose goons get blamed for the heist.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
      CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA
      Duration01:37

      A chaotic Bridget Jones meets a snobbish lawyer, and he soon enters her world of imperfections.

      Markimdb: 7.4
      Genrecomedy, crime
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:50

      Two con men try to settle their rivalry by betting on who can swindle a young American heiress out of $50,000 first.

      Markimdb: 7.7
      Genrehorror, comedy
      CountryNew Zealand, USA
      Duration01:25

      Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.

      Markimdb: 6.8
      Genrecomedy, drama, military, history
      CountryUSA

      A man’s story of leaving New York in 1967 to bring beer to his childhood buddies in the Army while they are fighting in Vietnam.

      Markimdb: 7.7
      Genrecomedy, adventure, crime, music
      CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA
      Duration01:43

      In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. On their journey they come across many comical characters and incredible situations. Based upon Homer's 'Odyssey'.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genrecomedy
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:36

      At a high-school party, four friends find that losing their collective virginity isn't as easy as they had thought. But they still believe that they need to do so before college. To motivate themselves, they enter a pact to all "score." by their senior prom.

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genrecomedy
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:44

      An uptight advertising exec has his entire life in a filofax organizer which mistakenly ends up in the hands of a friendly convict who poses as him.

      Markimdb: 7.5
      Genrecomedy, crime
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
      Duration01:48

      A diamond advocate is attempting to steal a collection of diamonds, yet troubles arise when he realizes that he is not the only one after the diamonds.

      Markimdb: 6.8
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:39

        Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem when it comes to total recall, he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again…and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet.

        Markimdb: 6.5
        Genrecomedy, crime
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:49

        Angelo "Snaps" Provolone made his dying father a promise on his deathbed: he would leave the world of crime and become an honest businessman. Despite having no experience in making money in a legal fashion, Snaps sets about to keep his promise.

        Markimdb: 6.6
        Genrecomedy, adventure, crime
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:56

        Rhode Island State Trooper Charlie Baileygates has a multiple personality disorder. One personality is crazy and aggressive, while the other is more friendly and laid back. Both of these personalities fall in love with the same woman named Irene after Charlie loses his medication.

        Markimdb: 7.6
        Genrecomedy, adventure, family
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:37

        It's Christmas time and the Griswolds are preparing for a family seasonal celebration, but things never run smoothly for Clark, his wife Ellen and their two kids. Clark's continual bad luck is worsened by his obnoxious family guests, but he manages to keep going knowing that his Christmas bonus is due soon.

        Markimdb: 7.4
        Genrefantastic, comedy, melodrama
        CountryUSA, Hong Kong

        When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.

        Markimdb: 7.4
        Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:44

        The Rizzos, a family who doesn't share their habits, aspirations, and careers with one another, find their delicate web of lies disturbed by the arrival of a young ex-con brought home by Vince, the patriarch of the family, who is a corrections officer in real life, and a hopeful actor in private.

        Markimdb: 6.8
        Genrecomedy
        CountryUSA
        Duration01:44

        When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that leaves them out of any royalties, the pair travels to Tinseltown to sabotage the production.

        Markimdb: 7.7
        Genrecomedy
        CountryUSA, Thailand
        Duration01:36

          When three friends finally come to after a raucous night of bachelor-party revelry, they find a baby in the closet and a tiger in the bathroom. But they can't seem to locate their best friend, Doug – who's supposed to be tying the knot. Launching a frantic search for Doug, the trio perseveres through a nasty hangover to try to make it to the church on time.

          Markimdb: 7.9
          Genrethriller, comedy, drama, crime
          CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
          Duration01:42

          Ray and Ken, two hit men, are in Bruges, Belgium, waiting for their next mission. While they are there they have time to think and discuss their previous assignment. When the mission is revealed to Ken, it is not what he expected.

          Markimdb: 8.4
          Genrefantastic, thriller, comedy
          CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
          Duration01:35

          After the insane General Jack D. Ripper initiates a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union, a war room full of politicians, generals and a Russian diplomat all frantically try to stop the nuclear strike.

          Markimdb: 7.9
          Genrethriller, comedy, drama, crime, detective
          CountryUnited Kingdom, France, USA

          Detective Inspector Richard Poole is transferred to Sainte Marie, an island in the Caribbean. Totally unsuited to the Caribbean way of life, Richard hates the sun, sea and sand and isn't used to the Sainte Marie style of policing. Working with the exotic Camille each week Richard investigates intricate and intriguing murders.

          Markimdb: 5.8
          Genrecomedy
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:33

          The army is known for churning out lean mean fighting machines intent on protecting our great nation. Martin is the inexplicable the incorrigible the invicible sgt. Ernie bilko leader of a ragtag group of the sorriest soldiers ever to enlist in the armed forces.

          Markimdb: 7.7
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:36

          During their travels from Chicago to New York, Harry and Sally Will debate whether or not sex ruins a perfect relationship between a man and a woman. Eleven years later, and they're still no closer to finding the answer.

          Markimdb: 6.4
          Genrecomedy, family, music
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:40

          A Reno singer witnesses a mob murder and the cops stash her in a nunnery to protect her from the mob's hitmen. The mother superior does not trust her, and takes steps to limit her influence on the other nuns. Eventually the singer rescues the failing choir and begins helping with community projects, which gets her an interview on TV—and identification by the mob.

          Markimdb: 6.2
          Genrecomedy, crime
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:30

          After Dick Harper loses his job at Globodyne in an Enron-esque collapse, he and his wife, Jane, turn to crime in order to handle the massive debt they now face. Two intelligent people, Dick and Jane actually get pretty good at robbing people and even enjoy it -- but they have second thoughts when they're reminded that crime can hurt innocent people. When the couple hears that Globodyne boss Jack McCallister actually swindled the company, they plot revenge.

          Markimdb: 6.6
          Genrecomedy, sport
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:54

          Maverick old-guard coach Jimmy McGinty is hired in the wake of a players' strike to help the Washington Sentinels advance to the playoffs. But that impossible dream hinges on whether his replacements can hunker down and do the job. So, McGinty dusts off his secret dossier of ex-players who never got a chance (or screwed up the one they were given) and knits together a bad-dream team of guys who just may give the Sentinels their title shot.

          Markimdb: 7.7
          Genrecomedy
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:16

          Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.

          Markimdb: 7
          Genrecomedy, sport
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:32

          Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore -- whose unconventional approach and antics on the grass courts the ire of rival Shooter McGavin -- is determined to win a PGA tournament so he can save his granny's house with the prize money. Meanwhile, an attractive tour publicist tries to soften Happy's image.

          Markimdb: 6.8
          Genrecomedy, adventure, family
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:59

          Instead of flying to Florida with his folks, Kevin ends up alone in New York, where he gets a hotel room with his dad's credit card—despite problems from a clerk and meddling bellboy. But when Kevin runs into his old nemeses, the Wet Bandits, he's determined to foil their plans to rob a toy store on Christmas eve.

          Markimdb: 7.5
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, crime
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:03

          A woman must steal a statue from a Paris museum to help conceal her father's art forgeries.

          Markimdb: 8.1
          Genrecomedy, crime
          CountryUSA, United Kingdom
          Duration01:57

          Jeffrey "The Dude" Lebowski, a Los Angeles slacker who only wants to bowl and drink white Russians, is mistaken for another Jeffrey Lebowski, a wheelchair-bound millionaire, and finds himself dragged into a strange series of events involving nihilists, adult film producers, ferrets, errant toes, and large sums of money.




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