Michael McKean
Biography: Michael McKean (born October 17, 1947) is an American actor, comedian, writer, composer and musician, perhaps best known for Laverne & Shirley, Spinal Tap and Better Call Saul.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: October 17, 1947
Deathday: N/A
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Light of Day
1987-02-06
Light of Day
Overview: Cleveland siblings rise with a rock band while coping with personal problems.
Genres: Music Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-02-06
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Earth Girls Are Easy
1988-09-08
Earth Girls Are Easy
Overview: In this musical comedy, Valerie is dealing with her philandering fiancé, Ted, when she finds that a trio of aliens have crashed their spaceship into her swimming pool. Once the furry beings are shaved at her girlfriend's salon, the women discover three handsome men underneath. After absorbing the native culture via television, the spacemen are ready to hit the dating scene in 1980s Los Angeles.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-09-08
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles
1987-11-26
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Overview: An irritable marketing executive, Neal Page, is heading home to Chicago for Thanksgiving when a number of delays force him to travel with a well meaning but overbearing shower curtain ring salesman, Del Griffith.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-11-26
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Memoirs of an Invisible Man
1992-02-28
Memoirs of an Invisible Man
Overview: After a freak accident, an invisible yuppie runs for his life from a treacherous CIA official while trying to cope with his new life.
Genres: Science Fiction Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-02-28
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This Is Spinal Tap
1984-03-02
This Is Spinal Tap
Overview: "This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-03-02
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Adventures of Power
2008-01-20
Adventures of Power
Overview: In his quest to become the world's greatest air-drummer, a small-town dreamer must overcome obstacles and ridicule to save the day.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-20
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That Darn Cat
1997-02-14
That Darn Cat
Overview: While making his nightly rounds in the neighborhood, Patti's pet cat D.C. finds himself the carrier of a call for help from a kidnap victim. Patti enlists skeptical law enforcement help to find the victim before it's too late.
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-02-14
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1941
1979-12-14
1941
Overview: In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.
Genres: Comedy War
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-12-14
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Joshua
2007-01-21
Joshua
Overview: The arrival of a newborn girl causes the gradual disintegration of the Cairn family; particularly for 9-year-old Joshua, an eccentric boy whose proper upbringing and refined tastes both take a sinister turn.
Genres: Drama Thriller Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-21
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Small Soldiers
1998-07-10
Small Soldiers
Overview: When missile technology is used to enhance toy action figures, the toys soon begin to take their battle programming too seriously.
Genres: Comedy Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-07-10
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Nothing to Lose
1997-07-18
Nothing to Lose
Overview: Advertising executive Nick Beame learns that his wife is sleeping with his employer. In a state of despair, he encounters a bumbling thief whose attempted carjacking goes awry when Nick takes him on an involuntary joyride. Soon the betrayed businessman and the incompetent crook strike up a partnership and develop a robbery-revenge scheme. But it turns out that some other criminals in the area don't appreciate the competition.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-07-18
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Radioland Murders
1994-10-21
Radioland Murders
Overview: A series of mysterious crimes threatens the existence of a new radio network.
Genres: Comedy Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-21
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And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
2003-09-07
And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
Overview: In 1914, the Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa invites studios to shoot his actual battles against Porfírio Diaz army to raise funds for financing guns and ammunition. The Mutual Film Corporation, through producer D.W. Griffith, interests for the proposition and sends the filmmaker Frank Thayer to negotiate a contract with Pancho Villa himself.
Genres: Drama History War Western TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-09-07
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Short Circuit 2
1988-07-06
Short Circuit 2
Overview: Robot Johnny 5 moves to the city to help his friend Ben Jahrvi with his toy manufacturing enterprise, only to be manipulated by criminals who want to use him for their own nefarious purposes.
Genres: Comedy Family Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-07-06
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The Guru
2002-08-21
The Guru
Overview: Bored with Bollywood movies but fascinated with their Hollywood counterparts from his youth, Ram dreams to become a singer and actor in America, the country where dreams are made. He is encouraged when his American-based close friend, Vijay Rao, comes for visit, and brags about driving a Mercedes and living in a penthouse.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-08-21
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My First Mister
2001-10-12
My First Mister
Overview: Leelee Sobieski is brash, abrasive and vulnerable as a teenage child of divorce who hides her pain behind a mask of hard-edged gothic rebellion. Albert Brooks plays a man who is her total opposite, a precise and well-ordered menswear store owner of forty-nine who manages limited expectations and protects lonely secrets with pleasant ritual and quiet, ironic reserve. These two total opposites collide in conflict then come together in a surprising alliance, changing each other's lives forever.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-10-12
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Coneheads
1993-07-23
Coneheads
Overview: A pair of aliens arrive on Earth to prepare for invasion, but crash instead. With enormous cone-shaped heads, robotlike walks and an appetite for toilet paper, aliens Beldar and Prymatt don't exactly blend in with the population of Paramus, N.J. But for some reason, everyone believes them when they say they're from France.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-07-23
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Flashback
1990-02-02
Flashback
Overview: A hippie radical, Huey Walker has been a fugitive for decades, accused of a crime that he may not have committed. Finally apprehended, Walker is escorted to trial by uptight 20-something FBI agent John Buckner. While the two seem to be polar opposites, it turns out that Buckner may have more in common with Walker than is initially apparent, a point that is driven home when the pair faces off against a sinister small-town sheriff.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-02-02
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Little Nicky
2000-11-10
Little Nicky
Overview: After the lord of darkness decides he will not cede his throne to any of his three sons, the two most powerful of them escape to Earth to create a kingdom for themselves. This action closes the portal filtering sinful souls to Hell and causes Satan to wither away. He must send his most weak but beloved son, Little Nicky, to Earth to return his brothers to Hell.
Genres: Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-10
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A Mighty Wind
2003-04-16
A Mighty Wind
Overview: Three eclectic, never-quite-famous folk bands come together for the first time in decades following the death of their manager to put on an reunion concert in his honor, at the request of his son.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-04-16
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The Producers
2005-12-25
The Producers
Overview: Broadway producer Max Bialystock and his accountant, Leo Bloom plan to make money by charming wealthy old biddies to invest in a production many times over the actual cost, and then put on a sure-fire flop, so nobody will ask for their money back – and what can be a more certain flop than a tasteless musical celebrating Hitler.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-25
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Airheads
1994-08-05
Airheads
Overview: The Lone Rangers have heavy-metal dreams and a single demo tape they can't get anyone to play. The solution: Hijack an FM rock radio station and hold the deejays hostage until they agree to broadcast the band's tape.
Genres: Comedy Crime Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-08-05
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Imps*
1983-12-12
Imps*
Overview: Once Upon a Time in a mythical place called Hollywood, a long, long, long time ago in a galaxy not so very far away, a witty group of actors with 38 EMMY Nominations, 3 Academy Award nominations, and 8 Golden Globe nominations, along with 4 Playmates and a Penthouse Pet, came together in a burst of comic frenzy and created imps*.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-12-12
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Best in Show
2000-09-29
Best in Show
Overview: The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives -- the Mayflower Dog Show. The canine contestants and their owners are as wondrously diverse as the great country that has bred them.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-09-29
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Auto Focus
2002-10-18
Auto Focus
Overview: A successful TV star during the 1960s, former "Hogan's Heroes" actor Bob Crane projects a wholesome family-man image, but this front masks his persona as a sex addict who records and photographs his many encounters with women, often with the help of his seedy friend, John Henry Carpenter. This biographical drama reveals how Crane's double life takes its toll on him and his family, and ultimately contributes to his death.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-10-18
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Used Cars
1980-07-11
Used Cars
Overview: When the owner of a struggling used car lot is killed, it's up to the lot's hot-shot salesman to save the property from falling into the hands of the owner's ruthless brother and used-car rival.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-07-11
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Open Wide: Tooth School Inside
2006-03-01
Open Wide: Tooth School Inside
Overview: Dr. Flossman (voiced by McKean) teaches the 32 teeth how to take care of themselves.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-03-01
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For Your Consideration
2006-11-17
For Your Consideration
Overview: The possibility of Oscar gold holds the cast and crew of an independent film in its grip after the performance of its virtually unknown, veteran star generates awards buzz.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-11-17
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Clue
1985-12-13
Clue
Overview: Clue finds six colorful dinner guests gathered at the mansion of their host, Mr. Boddy -- who turns up dead after his secret is exposed: He was blackmailing all of them. With the killer among them, the guests and Boddy's chatty butler must suss out the culprit before the body count rises.
Genres: Comedy Thriller Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-12-13
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The Aristocrats
2005-07-29
The Aristocrats
Overview: One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared privately by comics since Vaudeville.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-07-29
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D.A.R.Y.L.
1985-06-14
D.A.R.Y.L.
Overview: Daryl is a normal 10-year-old boy in many ways. However, unbeknown to his foster parents and friends, Daryl is actually a government-created robot with superhuman reflexes and mental abilities. Even his name has a hidden meaning -- it's actually an acronym for Data Analyzing Robot Youth Life-form. When the organization that created him deems the "super soldier" experiment a failure and schedules Daryl to be disassembled, it is up to a few rogue scientists to help him escape.
Genres: Family Science Fiction Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-06-14
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Young Doctors in Love
1982-07-16
Young Doctors in Love
Overview: An 'Airplane!'-style spoof of hospital soap operas—a brilliant young trainee can't stand the sight of blood; a doctor romances the head nurse in order to get the key to the drugs cabinet; and there's a mafioso on the loose disguised as a woman.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-07-16
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Book of Love
1990-08-03
Book of Love
Overview: John Twiller takes down his high school yearbook and begins to reminiscence about that time he first moved into the neighborhood in 1956. His teenage self, Jack is obsessed with Lily one of the more popular girls around. The sole obstacle is Angelo, her bullying boyfriend. With the help of his pals Crutch, Floyd, and Spider, he makes every attempt possible to change her mind.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-08-03
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Whatever Works
2009-06-19
Whatever Works
Overview: Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works."
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-06-19
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The Words
2012-09-07
The Words
Overview: The Words follows young writer Rory Jansen who finally achieves long sought after literary success after publishing the next great American novel. There's only one catch - he didn't write it. As the past comes back to haunt him and his literary star continues to rise, Jansen is forced to confront the steep price that must be paid for stealing another man's work, and for placing ambition and success above life's most fundamental three words.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-09-07
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Johnny Appleseed
1986-01-01
Johnny Appleseed
Overview: Shelley Duvall acted as host for this 1980s television series about legendary characters and historical events. This volume chronicles Jonathan Chapman (Martin Short), who loves two things: apples and his sweetheart, Betty Nature (Molly Ringwald). Following Betty's advice, he travels the countryside and sows apple seeds along the way, riling Smithville's imperious ruler (Rob Reiner) in this timeless American yarn.
Genres: Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Davy Crockett
1986-12-18
Davy Crockett
Overview: Story of American raccoon-skin-wearing pioneer Davy Crocket on the wild frontier.
Genres: TV Movie Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-12-18
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Hider in the House
1989-05-13
Hider in the House
Overview: A deranged man hides in the attic of a new house and becomes obsessed with the unsuspecting family that moves in.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-05-13
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Pure Country 2: The Gift
2010-10-15
Pure Country 2: The Gift
Overview: Three angels bestow the gift of song to a young girl, who must follow a series of rules in order hold on to it during her rise to fame and fortune.
Genres: Drama Music Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-10-15
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Never Again
2001-03-11
Never Again
Overview: A man and a woman who have pledged never to fall in love again meet in a gay bar.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-03-11
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Double Agent
1987-03-29
Double Agent
Overview: International spy Jason Starr disappears following an altercation while on a mission. His boss seeks out Jason's twin brother, veterinarian Warren Starbinder, and asks him to pose as Jason in order to complete his mission.
Genres: TV Movie Family Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-03-29
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
2012-08-21
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Overview: Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing 55-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl. But, does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?
Genres: Science Fiction Action Animation Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-08-21
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
2013-01-03
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
Overview: Batman has stopped the reign of terror that The Mutants had cast upon his city. Now an old foe wants a reunion and the government wants The Man of Steel to put a stop to Batman.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Animation Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-01-03
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Cracking Up
1977-07-01
Cracking Up
Overview: What would happen if a 9.7 magnitude earthquake were to strike the L.A. area? This is what "Cracking Up" looks at from the lighter side. The movie is composed of individual skits of original material by the actors spun around this hypothetical disaster.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-07-01
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The Pass
1998-05-07
The Pass
Overview: A businessman with a compulsive gambling problem which has led to his wife leaving him, travels to Reno, Nevada for some gambling therapy which takes a turn when he picks up a psychotic serial killer posing as a hitchhiker.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-05-07
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Metallica: A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica
1992-08-12
Metallica: A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica
Overview: A Year And A Half In The Life Of Metallica is a two-part documentary about the process of making the Metallica album (or "The Black Album"), and the following tour. It was produced by Juliana Roberts and directed by Adam Dubin. The second part runs approximately two-and-a-half hours and follows Metallica at the start of their Wherever We May Roam Tour in Europe through to the Guns N' Roses/Metallica Stadium Tour of 1992.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-08-12
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The Sunshine Boys
1996-08-08
The Sunshine Boys
Overview: Two aging comedians who acrimoniously dissolved their act eight years earlier must overcome their differences when they have the chance for a lucrative movie comeback.
Genres: TV Movie Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-08-08
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Teddy Bears' Picnic
2002-03-29
Teddy Bears' Picnic
Overview: In Harry Shearer's tongue-in-cheek comedy, a waiter at Zanbesu Glen (a chi-chi Northern California resort) uses his movie camera to spy on the annual communal vacation of a group of rich, white U.S. government and business leaders who drink and carouse to excess while plotting their next move on the global stage. His goal? To sell the embarrassing and incriminating footage to the media and expose the "leaders" for what they really are.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-03-29
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Archibald the Rainbow Painter
1998-08-07
Archibald the Rainbow Painter
Overview: Vietnam veteran Archibald Wright is a house painter hired to work on a Beverly Hills mansion where he becomes involved in the life of the resident family. The owner Elaine left her husband J.P. while he was serving in Vietnam, causing him to become an alcoholic hobo living in downtown Los Angeles. Archibald tries to help their daughter Tory to continue her relationship with her father, even though Elaine is strongly against it.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-08-07
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The Haunted Lighthouse
2003-03-07
The Haunted Lighthouse
Overview: Two ghosts that are children are forced to stay on a haunted beach and 100 years later find two children on the same beach trying to turn them into ghosts too.
Genres: Mystery Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-03-07
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Spinal Tap II
Spinal Tap II
Overview: Spinal Tap, England’s loudest and most punctual band, reunite following a 15-year hiatus for one final concert.
Genres: Music Comedy
Original Language: en
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Jerry & Marge Go Large
2022-10-20
Jerry & Marge Go Large
Overview: The remarkable true story of how retiree Jerry Selbee discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, wins $27 million dollars and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-20
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The Jungle Book's Jungle Cubs - Born to be Wild
1996-11-01
The Jungle Book's Jungle Cubs - Born to be Wild
Overview: They’re wild. They’re funny. And they’re back! Your favourite characters from Disney’s beloved Classic The Jungle Book return for a comical look back at their vine-swinging adventures as JUNGLE CUBS! Join the carefree bear Baloo, his man-cub pal Mowgli and their friends Louie, Bagheera, Shere Khan, Hathi and Kaa as they remember the hilarious days of their youth in three untamed adventures. In A Night In The Wasteland, young Shere Khan climbs into trouble at the top of Pinnacle Rock. Then, in How The Panther Lost His Roar, Bagheera loses his voice before finding his courage. And in Red Dogs, the gang must save the jungle from a clan of hungry wild dogs! Featuring a hip new rendition of “The Bare Necessities”, as wll as an original song, Disney’s JUNGLE CUBS will make your whole family howl with delight!
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-11-01
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10 Rules for Sleeping Around
2013-08-23
10 Rules for Sleeping Around
Overview: By following ten simple rules, 20-somethings Vince and Cameron spice up their relationship by sleeping around. But when their straitlaced friends get engaged, their relationship gets turned upside down. To put the rules to the test, they will go on the road to the Hamptons to crash the biggest party of the year where love triangles collide and off-the-wall mayhem ensues.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-08-23
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Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
2020-04-21
Time Warp Vol. 1: Midnight Madness
Overview: From "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" to "The Big Lebowski" and everything in between, this fascinating deep-dive documentary begins its celebration of the greatest cult movies of all-time discussing the birth of the midnight movie.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-21
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A Father's Homecoming
1988-06-19
A Father's Homecoming
Overview: Long separated from his teenaged son and daughter, Michael Fields comes into contact with them in a most unexpected fashion. He is appointed headmaster of the exclusive New England private school where they both are enrolled.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-06-19
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True Crime
1999-03-19
True Crime
Overview: Boozer, skirt chaser, careless father. You could create your own list of reporter Steve Everett's faults but there's no time. A San Quentin Death Row prisoner is slated to die at midnight – a man Everett has suddenly realized is innocent.
Genres: Drama Crime Thriller Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-19
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Final Justice
1998-06-01
Final Justice
Overview: Merle Hammond (Michael McKean), a sleazy attorney, uses corrupt tactics and convinces a jury to acquit his client who is a killer. Gwen (Annette O'Toole), the murdered victim's sister, plots revenge against the attorney. Out of desperation, she kidnaps and tortures him in an attempt to make him confess to his unscrupulous tactics. The cards twist when he escapes and puts her on trial for his kidnapping.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-06-01
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The Brady Bunch Movie
1995-02-16
The Brady Bunch Movie
Overview: The original '70s TV family is now placed in the 1990s, where they're even more square and out of place than ever.
Genres: Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-02-16
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The Year Without a Santa Claus
2006-12-11
The Year Without a Santa Claus
Overview: Thoroughly disgruntled, Santa opts to take a year off from delivering presents, until a young man helps him rediscover the meaning of the holidays.
Genres: Comedy Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-12-11
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Stonehenge: 'Tis a Magic Place
2009-08-25
Stonehenge: 'Tis a Magic Place
Overview: Spinal Tap, having put Stonehenge on the map in their legendary song about the world heritage site, pay their first visit to the monument. As if drawn by some primal, magnetic force, Nigel Tufnel, David St. Hubbins and Derek Smalls set out on a pilgrimage to this ancient site. The silent song of these mysterious lithic Sirens inspires the distinguished artistes to make a trans-generational house-call.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-08-25
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Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer
2009-09-01
Unwigged & Unplugged: An Evening with Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer
Overview: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer perform songs from their films and other projects before a live audience in a concert that took place at the Riverside Theater in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 31, 2009.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-01
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The Hear 'n Aid Sessions
1986-01-01
The Hear 'n Aid Sessions
Overview: Hear 'n Aid was a one-time collaboration of various individual hard rock and heavy metal artists in 1985 to raise money for famine relief in Africa. According to Ronnie James Dio's MySpace profile, the project raised $1 million within a year.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
2002-02-06
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
Overview: Now that Frollo is gone, Quasimodo rings the bell with the help of his new friend and Esmeralda's and Phoebus' little son, Zephyr. But when Quasi stops by a traveling circus owned by evil magician Sarousch, he falls for Madellaine, Sarouch's assistant.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-02-06
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Snowden's Christmas
1999-12-25
Snowden's Christmas
Overview: When the moving truck hits a bump in the road, a quartet of toys stuck in Ohio decide to trek down their owner, who is moving to New York City.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-12-25
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Arnie the Doughnut
2005-10-09
Arnie the Doughnut
Overview: When Mr. Bing buys Arnie in a doughnut shop he must persuade Mr. Bing that a doughnut can be more than just a sweet snack.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-10-09
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Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022-09-08
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Overview: Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.
Genres: Music Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-09-08
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Edie & Pen
1996-05-10
Edie & Pen
Overview: In this comedy, two women head for Reno to get simultaneous quicky divorces and end up becoming friends. Edie was married years ago, but her husband abandoned her two weeks after the wedding. Pen spent nine years married to an ice-cold businessman who neglected her.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-05-10
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Casper: A Spirited Beginning
1997-09-09
Casper: A Spirited Beginning
Overview: Before he met and befriended the other ghouls at Applegate Manor, friendly ghost Casper meets young Chris Carson, a lonely kid who decides to teach Casper how to be a proper ghost.
Genres: Adventure Family Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-09-09
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Classified Love
1986-03-08
Classified Love
Overview: Three ad agency buddies, who cannot seem to find fulfilling love, decide to place personal ads to find new romance. The resulting blind dates and ultimate results are about what one would expect.
Genres: Comedy Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-03-08
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Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
2022-11-03
Who Done It: The Clue Documentary
Overview: Clue (1985) has become a cult classic film and is loved by multiple generations. Yet there has never been a documentary created to tell the behind the scenes stories...until now.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-11-03
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No Strings Attached
1997-08-27
No Strings Attached
Overview: A renowned journalist becomes a suspect in a series of murders after he becomes intimately involved with a mysterious woman. In an attempt to clear his name, he tries to find a connection between his lover and the increasing number of dead bodies.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-08-27
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Amnesty International's Big 30
1991-12-28
Amnesty International's Big 30
Overview: In the tradition of the acclaimed series of British concerts known as The Secret Policemen's Ball, Amnesty International celebrates its 50th Anniversary live at Radio City Music Hall.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-12-28
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Murder in High Places
1991-06-02
Murder in High Places
Overview: A small Colorado mountain town elects as its mayor a writer whom some residents consider "eccentric" and others don't care for because he's a former hippie. Complications ensue when soon after the election, a dead body crashes through the skylight of a local building, and the body turns out to be the new mayor's ex-wife.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-06-02
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The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Music Edition
2004-09-20
The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Music Edition
Overview: Compilation of all the best musical performances from Amnesty International's Secret Policeman's Ball series. All the brilliant moments from the original Secret Policeman's Ball can be seen on this specially produced deluxe edition DVD. Featuring the day's finest talents, in the form of the Who's Pete Townshend, classical guitarist John Williams, Sting, Eric Clapton, Seal, Morrissey, this moment in musical history is truely deserving of DVD presentation.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-20
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The Meddler
2016-04-05
The Meddler
Overview: With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie Minervini has happily relocated from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be near her daughter Lori, a successful (but still single) screenwriter, and smother her with motherly love. But when the dozens of texts, unexpected visits, and conversations dominated by unsolicited advice force Lori to draw strict personal boundaries, Marnie finds ways to channel her eternal optimism and forceful generosity to change the lives of others - as well as her own - and find a new purpose in life.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-05
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The Grand
2007-06-07
The Grand
Overview: The Grand is in the tradition of improvisational comedies like Best In Show and This Is Spinal Tap. The story is set in the world of professional poker and follows six players who reach the final table of the world’s second most famous high stakes tournament, the Grand Championship of Poker.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-06-07
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Daniel and the Towers
1987-04-18
Daniel and the Towers
Overview: The story of Simon Rodia, the real-life artist who spent 30 years constructing Los Angeles' Watts Towers, a monument to Christopher Columbus, and his fictional relationship with Daniel, a young boy.
Genres: Drama Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-04-18
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The Big Picture
1989-09-15
The Big Picture
Overview: Hollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel seduces Nick with a dream deal to make his first feature, but once production gets rolling, corporate reality begins to intervene: Nick is unable to control a series of compromises to his high-minded vision, and it's all he can do to maintain his integrity in the midst of filmmaking chaos.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-09-15
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Dr. Dolittle 2
2001-06-22
Dr. Dolittle 2
Overview: A group of beavers ask Dr. Dolittle to save their habitat from loggers. The only hope is to get the forest preserved because it's the home of a protected bear, but there's a problem: the bear's the only bear in the forest, so she can't reproduce. Undaunted, Dolittle persuades a circus bear to help out, but he has to teach him not just the ways of the wild, but the wiles of lady bears too.
Genres: Comedy Family Romance Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-06-22
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Slap Her... She's French
2002-02-07
Slap Her... She's French
Overview: Welcome to Splendona High School, Texas, where football players, cheerleaders and beauty queens rule the hallways. And Starla Grady, the most popular girl in school, is on top of it all. That is, at least until Genevieve LePlouff, a French foreign exchange student arrives and turns her life upside down.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-02-07
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21 Years: Richard Linklater
2014-11-07
21 Years: Richard Linklater
Overview: A journey through the professional life of innovative film director Richard Linklater: 21 years creating films, carving his signature in pop culture; an analysis of his style and motivations, through the funny and moving testimonies of close friends and collaborators, actors and other filmmakers.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2014-11-07
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Beautiful
2000-09-10
Beautiful
Overview: Determined to win the Miss American Miss pageant, Mona is ready to sacrifice anything and everything to guarantee herself the crown including her own daughter! She manages to persuade her best bud to raise the kid as her own (Miss AM can't be a mom), but just when this beauty-queen wannabe thinks her prize is in sight, she's surprised by a come-from-behind competitor. Love.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-09-10
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Candor City Hospital
2005-03-25
Candor City Hospital
Overview: Short film from David Paymer
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-03-25
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Kill the Man
1999-01-24
Kill the Man
Overview: The two owners of the Long Shot Copies shop struggle against a copying giant, King Co. Having gotten their start from a $100,000 windfall when one of them hit a promotional mid-court basketball shot, they have to find a way to keep their company afloat or fold. Thus starts a series of gimmicks and a war against the opposition, particularly after they are visited by a corporate thug.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-01-24
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Man Trouble
1992-07-17
Man Trouble
Overview: A sleazy but affable guard dog trainer is blackmailed to steal a manuscript for a tell-all book from one of his clients.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-07-17
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Spinal Tap: The Final Tour
1994-12-07
Spinal Tap: The Final Tour
Overview: Spinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, makes another final reunion. After all, it's rock'n'roll. This is actually a demo reel that Rob Reiner created to get financing for his 1984 film "This Is Spinal Tap."
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-12-07
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50 Years of Star Trek
2016-08-14
50 Years of Star Trek
Overview: Over the last fifty years, America has been fascinated by Star Trek since it first aired in September of 1966. This 2-hour documentary celebrates the 50th anniversary through interviews with cast and crew members from every television series and the original films.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-08-14
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The Thick Of It
2007-01-01
The Thick Of It
Overview: A put-upon member of Congress is harassed by inept politicians. Based on the BBC series, "The Thick of It."
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-01
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Mystery, Alaska
1999-10-01
Mystery, Alaska
Overview: In Mystery, Alaska, life revolves around the legendary Saturday hockey game at the local pond. But everything changes when the hometown team unexpectedly gets booked in an exhibition match against the New York Rangers. When quirky small-towners, slick promoters and millionaire athletes come together.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-01
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Teaching Mrs. Tingle
1999-08-11
Teaching Mrs. Tingle
Overview: A bright high-school senior has her impending status as valedictorian jeopardized when her bitter history teacher, Mrs. Tingle, gives her a poor grade on a project. When an attempt to get ahead in Mrs. Tingle's class goes awry, mayhem ensues and friendships, loyalties and trust are tested by the teacher's intricate mind-games.
Genres: Comedy Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-11
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Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen
2007-07-06
Billy & Mandy: Wrath of the Spider Queen
Overview: The Spider Queen wants to take revenge on Grim for denying her the rightful place as the Ripper.
Genres: Animation Comedy Horror Fantasy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-07-06
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100 Mile Rule
2002-11-07
100 Mile Rule
Overview: A dark comedy about three salesmen from Detroit who come to Los Angeles for a two week seminar and get themselves involved in a world of trouble when their 'fun' snowballs into a roller-coaster ride of secrets, guilt, peer pressure and stupidity.
Genres: Comedy Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-07
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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
2013-10-08
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns
Overview: Batman has not been seen for ten years. A new breed of criminal ravages Gotham City, forcing fifty-five-year-old Bruce Wayne back into the cape and cowl, but does he still have what it takes to fight crime in a new era?
Genres: Animation Action Mystery Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-10-08
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Portrait of a White Marriage
1988-08-27
Portrait of a White Marriage
Overview: Now a famous talk show host, Martin Mull takes his crew and cameras to Hawkins Falls, Ohio with the intent to give his erratic career a fresh start by shooting a special. While the residents are only concerned with taking advantage of his celebrity status, Mull falls for former subject and number one fan Joyce Harrison, who's still very much devoted to her husband Hal.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-08-27
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Across the Moon
1995-03-28
Across the Moon
Overview: Two young women bond while living together out in the California desert to be close to their boyfriends who are serving time at the nearby state prison.
Genres: Romance Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-03-28
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The History of White People in America: Volume II
1986-01-01
The History of White People in America: Volume II
Overview: In this daring follow-up to The History of White People in America, comedian Martin Mull takes us on an in-depth look at such topics as White Religion, White Stress, White Politics, and White Crime.
Genres: Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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Jumpin' Jack Flash
1986-10-09
Jumpin' Jack Flash
Overview: Terry works for a bank, and uses computers to communicate with clients all over the world. One day, she gets a strange coded message from an unknown source. After decoding the message, Terry becomes embroiled in an espionage ring. People are killed, and Terry is chased. Throughout, she remains in contact with this mysterious person, who needs Terry's help save his life.
Genres: Romance Comedy Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-10-09
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The Return of Spinal Tap
1992-12-31
The Return of Spinal Tap
Overview: Spinal Tap is back in a whole new feature-length rockumentary. Go behind the scenes and find out where the somewhat-less-than-fab three are now -- and where it all began in Squatney, England. Also, catch up with director Marty DiBergi, ex-Polymer marketing whiz Artie Fufkin, and Jeanine, who now owns a shop specializing in itchy Irish clothing.
Genres: Music Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-12-31
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Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead
2009-06-16
Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead
Overview: The concept of Back from the Dead is that Spinal Tap has reunited in honor of the 25th anniversary of This Is Spinal Tap, and have launched an "unwigged and unplugged" tour. The album is packaged with a DVD featuring commentary on each of the album's tracks.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-06-16
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Relative Strangers
2006-05-01
Relative Strangers
Overview: An uptight professional meets his lower-class biological parents for the first time.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-05-01
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Jack
1996-08-09
Jack
Overview: Jack Powell suffers from an affliction that makes him grow four times faster than normal, so the 10 year old boy looks like a 40 year old man. After years of being tutored at home, Jack convinces his overprotective parents to send him to public school. The children don't know what to make of Jack, but with the help of his fifth-grade teacher, he makes an effort to win them over.
Genres: Comedy Family Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-08-09
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Daddio
2019-09-06
Daddio
Overview: A tale of a daughter and her eccentric father, separately struggling to cope with a tragedy. When Dad comes to visit, they will have to work together to reconcile their unorthodox approaches to grief.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-09-06
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Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers
2019-11-06
Image Makers: The Adventures of America's Pioneer Cinematographers
Overview: Documentary following the history of America's first cinematographers.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-11-06
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MacShayne: Final Roll of the Dice
1994-04-29
MacShayne: Final Roll of the Dice
Overview: Reformed con man Jack MacShayne is back, this time as the head of security at the Las Vegas hotel he stayed at in MacShayne: Winner Takes All. As part of his new job, he's charged with protecting a variety of distinguished guests, from the kleptomaniac grandson of the hotel's CEO to the lounge singer whose ex-husband shows up dead. Meanwhile, a senatorial candidate is relying on MacShayne to keep him safe from a deadly hit man.
Genres: Crime Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-04-29
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Likely Stories Vol. 1
1981-01-01
Likely Stories Vol. 1
Overview: Short Comedy Films, Video & Animation featuring the directing debuts of Rob Reiner, & Christopher Guest.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Pink Skies Ahead
2020-10-18
Pink Skies Ahead
Overview: A young woman struggles with an anxiety disorder after dropping out of school.
Genres: Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-10-18
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The Happy Days of Garry Marshall
2020-05-12
The Happy Days of Garry Marshall
Overview: In a heartfelt tribute to Hollywood legend Garry Marshall, his family and friends share their favorite memories of the creative genius behind some of the most memorable series in television history.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-05-12
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With Friends Like These
1998-09-10
With Friends Like These
Overview: Four small-time, two-bit character actors, all close friends, compete for the same important part in the next Martin Scorsese mob film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-09-10
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Playing God
2021-08-06
Playing God
Overview: A brother and sister con-artist duo find themselves scamming a grieving billionaire by convincing him they can introduce him to God, face-to-face.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-08-06
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Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
2003-05-23
Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)
Overview: John Flansburgh & John Linnell met in the 1970s as junior high students in Lincoln, Massachusetts. A decade later, their band—They Might Be Giants—would stand at the forefront of a burgeoning East Village NYC performance art scene as well as the college music revolution of the late 1980s. Filmed in 2001, ‘Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)’ is the acclaimed true story, tracing their independent and sometimes hilarious path through two decades in the pop music wilderness. From their legendary Dial-a-Song answering machine, to their Grammy Award-winning theme song for ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, fans and friends gather to tell the oral history of Brooklyn's finest alternative rock band.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-05-23
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Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street
2001-11-06
Recess Christmas: Miracle On Third Street
Overview: Principal Prickly gets his car stuck in a snowbank and decides it has to be the Recess gang's fault, but the teachers look back and remember all the good times they've had with T.J. and the rest of the gang.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-11-06
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Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
2020-06-23
Time Warp Vol. 3: Comedy and Camp
Overview: The final volume of Time Warp digs deep into what makes us laugh over and over again as we reveal the greatest cult comedies and campy classics of all-time. From "Fast Time at Ridgemont High" and "Office Space" to "Monty Python and the Holy Grail," and "Showgirls."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-06-23
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More Than Friends
1978-10-20
More Than Friends
Overview: Matty Perlman and Alan Corkus are old friends. He wants them to be more than friends. Sometimes she does too.
Genres: Comedy Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-10-20
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Still Breathing
1997-09-01
Still Breathing
Overview: Two lost souls: she a con-artist in L.A.; he a puppeteer in San Antonio have the same dream linking each with the other. He travels to L.A. to find this woman he has become obsessed with. She resists, afraid of his kooky ideas until she travels with him to San Antonio and meets his wise grandmother. Story of two disparate people linked by "fate" gets increasingly interesting as it rolls along.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-09-01
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My Little Pony: A New Generation
2021-09-22
My Little Pony: A New Generation
Overview: Equestria's divided. But a bright-eyed hero believes Earth Ponies, Pegasi and Unicorns should be pals — and, hoof to heart, she’s determined to prove it.
Genres: Animation Family Fantasy Comedy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-09-22
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Catching Up with Marty DiBergi
2000-09-12
Catching Up with Marty DiBergi
Overview: Produced for the "This is Spinal Tap" Special Edition DVD.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-09-12
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In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Overview: A veteran Hollywood actor becomes obsessed with securing a spot in the Oscars’ “In Memoriam” montage after he receives a terminal cancer diagnosis. This leads to a heartfelt journey of self-exploration as well as ego, humility, and legacy.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
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101 Dalmatians: Christmas
1997-12-20
101 Dalmatians: Christmas
Overview: In Disney's fourth adaptation of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Cruella de Vil appears in the role of Scrooge, Jasper and Horace as Marley, Cadpig as the ghost of Christmas Past, Rolly as the ghost of Christmas Present, and Spot as the ghost of Christmas Yet To Come.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-12-20
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