Joe Flaherty
Biography: Joe Flaherty (June 21, 1941 - April 1, 2024) was an American-Canadian actor and comedian. He is best known for his work on the Canadian sketch comedy SCTV, from 1976 to 1984, and as Harold Weir on Freaks and Geeks. He is currently a judge on The Second City's Next Comedy Legend.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 21, 1941
Deathday: April 01, 2024
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Back to the Future Part II
1989-11-22
Back to the Future Part II
Overview: Marty and Doc are at it again in this wacky sequel to the 1985 blockbuster as the time-traveling duo head to 2015 to nip some McFly family woes in the bud. But things go awry thanks to bully Biff Tannen and a pesky sports almanac. In a last-ditch attempt to set things straight, Marty finds himself bound for 1955 and face to face with his teenage parents -- again.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-11-22
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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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Who's Harry Crumb?
1989-02-03
Who's Harry Crumb?
Overview: Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the mastermind behind the kidnapping.
Genres: Comedy Crime Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-02-03
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Heavy Metal
1981-08-07
Heavy Metal
Overview: The embodiment of ultimate evil, a glowing orb terrorizes a young girl with bizarre stories of dark fantasy, eroticism and horror.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction Adventure Fantasy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-08-07
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Going Berserk
1983-09-30
Going Berserk
Overview: John Bourgignon, a drummer-chauffeur engaged to the daughter of a United States senator, encounters a sleazy film director, the leader of an aerobics cult, and other crazed characters in the days leading up to his wedding.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-09-30
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A Dairy Tale
2004-09-14
A Dairy Tale
Overview: Mrs. Caloway attempts to tell the tale of Three Little Pigs to the four piglets, but Maggie, Buck, and others keep interrupting her and adding story elements they want to hear.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-14
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From Cleveland
1980-10-24
From Cleveland
Overview: Bob and Ray play two late night deejays, introducing sketches performed by several members of the SCTV cast.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-10-24
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Speed Zone
1989-04-21
Speed Zone
Overview: An illegal race that takes place over the United States and nothing will stop this bunch of racers except for the occasional cop or a damsel in distress. Jackie Chan's car is not in this one, but many new cars make up for that. Who will win? Who will crash? Who will not even finish? Sit down and buckle up for the ride of your life.
Genres: Comedy Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-04-21
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Club Paradise
1986-07-11
Club Paradise
Overview: When Chicago firefighter Jack Moniker retires and moves to a small Caribbean island, he is befriended by the owner of a run-down resort. Together they renovate the resort and lure tourists to Club Paradise in an effort to fight off corrupt officials and businessmen who want to claim the resort as their own.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-07-11
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Detroit Rock City
1999-08-13
Detroit Rock City
Overview: In 1978, a Kiss concert was an epoch-making event. For the three teen fans in Detroit Rock City getting tickets to the sold-out show becomes the focal point of their existence. They'll do anything for tickets -- compete in a strip club's amateur-night contest, take on religious protesters, even rob a convenience store!
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-13
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Happy Gilmore
1996-02-16
Happy Gilmore
Overview: 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.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-02-16
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Dogmatic
1999-05-30
Dogmatic
Overview: This spirited comedy poses the age old question: if dogs are man's best friends, what happens when a man trades places with one, and literally lives "a dog's life"?
Genres: Comedy Fantasy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-05-30
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Freddy Got Fingered
2001-04-20
Freddy Got Fingered
Overview: Unemployed cartoonist Gord Brody moves back in with his parents Jim and Julie and younger brother Freddy. When his parents demand he leave, he retaliates by spreading rumors that Jim is sexually abusing Freddy.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-04-20
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Home on the Range
2004-04-02
Home on the Range
Overview: When a greedy outlaw schemes to take possession of the "Patch Of Heaven" dairy farm, three determined cows, a karate-kicking stallion and a colorful corral of critters join forces to save their home. The stakes are sky-high as this unlikely animal alliance risk their hides and match wits with a mysterious band of bad guys.
Genres: Animation Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-04-02
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Follow That Bird
1985-08-02
Follow That Bird
Overview: Big Bird is sent to live far from Sesame Street by a pesky social worker, who thinks it would be better for him to live with other birds. Unhappy, Big Bird runs away from his foster home, prompting the rest of the Sesame Street gang to go on a cross-country journey to find him.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Family Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-08-02
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Snowboard Academy
1997-07-16
Snowboard Academy
Overview: A wacky free-for-all comedy about the riotous rivalry between snobby skiers and knuckle-dragging snowboarders.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-07-16
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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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Johnny Dangerously
1984-12-21
Johnny Dangerously
Overview: An honest, goodhearted man is forced to turn to a life of crime to finance his neurotic mother's skyrocketing medical bills.
Genres: Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-12-21
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One Crazy Summer
1986-08-08
One Crazy Summer
Overview: An aspiring teenage cartoonist and his friends come to the aid of a singer trying to save her family property from developers.
Genres: Comedy Romance Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-08-08
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Kid Safe: The Video
1988-01-01
Kid Safe: The Video
Overview: In this educational docudrama, kids learn how to handle emergency situations.
Genres: TV Movie Horror Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-01-01
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Blue Monkey
1987-09-25
Blue Monkey
Overview: While working in a greenhouse, a man receives an insect bite after touching an exotic plant. Immediately, he falls ill and is taken to an emergency room where the doctors diagnose him as suffering from an unknown bacteria, and a strange parasite which emerges from his mouth as a large slimy wormlike creature. Soon, there are more cases of bacterial infection, but the more immediate problem for the hospital is the wormlike creature which after accidental exposure to a genetic growth stimulant grows to monstrous proportions and starts a reign of terror and bloodshed in the hospitals abandoned wing.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-09-25
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Summerhood
2008-01-29
Summerhood
Overview: The coming of age summer-camp saga of four best friends who hate each other.
Genres: Comedy Romance Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-01-29
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A Pig's Tale
1996-06-07
A Pig's Tale
Overview: Kids' comedy with all the clichés. Six boys (hero, pudgy, dumb, romeo, etc), reluctantly sent to summer camp, are grouped together in a ramshackle hut, and instantly identified as losers and outcasts by the overconfident camp bullies, who target gorgeous Tiffany (Jakub) as their Lothario's girlfriend. They set out to make everyone's life miserable as they impose their authority on the other kids and ineffective counselors alike. Andy, the good-guy hero, of course has a crush on Tiffany, but hasn't a clue how to approach her. Gradually, the nice guys gain the edge over the bullies, by honest endeavor and standing up for themselves - and in doing so, win over the other kids, even Tiffany. Until the bullies frame them and have them expelled.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-06-07
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Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials
2002-12-14
Dave Foley's The True Meaning of Christmas Specials
Overview: Dave Foley hosts a Christmas Special to convince himself through music, friends, and counsel from the Ghosts, that Christmas retains a special meaning in spite of the trappings of Santa, money and gifts, and Hollywood Star Power.
Genres: Comedy Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-12-14
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Stuart Saves His Family
1995-04-12
Stuart Saves His Family
Overview: A self-help advocate struggles to put his dysfunctional family in its place.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-04-12
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The Best of SCTV
1988-09-05
The Best of SCTV
Overview: Guy Caballero and Edith Prickley try to persuade the FCC to renew SCTV's license.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-09-05
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Runaway Daughters
1994-08-12
Runaway Daughters
Overview: Angie, Mary, and Laura are teenage girls who are fed up with their bland and unexciting small town lives. Mary discovers that she's pregnant after having sex with her boyfriend.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-08-12
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Tunnel Vision
1976-03-12
Tunnel Vision
Overview: A committee investigating TV's first uncensored network examines a typical day's programming, which includes shows, commercials, news programs, you name it. What they discover will surely crack you up! This outrageous and irreverent spoof of television launched the careers of some of the greatest comedians of all time.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-03-12
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Nothing Personal
1980-03-28
Nothing Personal
Overview: Environmentally concerned lawyer Abigail Adams works with Professor Roger Keller in his effort to protect baby seals from slaughter.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-03-28
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Looking for Miracles
1989-06-03
Looking for Miracles
Overview: Sixteen-year-old Ryan Delaney has won a scholarship, but it's not a full one, so he needs a summer job to pay for his university expenses. And although he's not eighteen, he can't swim, and has never been to camp, he manages to get a job as a camp couselor. But his mother makes him take his younger brother, Sullivan, with him to camp, since she can't look after him while she's working. But camp turns out to be harder than both Ryan and Sullivan thought it would be; and as they fight their battles, they learn about each other, themselves, and what they can do together.
Genres: Family Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-06-03
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Innerspace
1987-07-01
Innerspace
Overview: Test pilot Tuck Pendleton volunteers to test a special vessel for a miniaturization experiment. Accidentally injected into a neurotic hypochondriac, Jack Putter, Tuck must convince Jack to find his ex-girlfriend, Lydia Maxwell, to help him extract Tuck and his ship and re-enlarge them before his oxygen runs out.
Genres: Action Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-07-01
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The Wrong Guy
1997-08-01
The Wrong Guy
Overview: Nelson Hibbert expects to become the new president of Nagel Industries, but Mr. Nagel gives the promotion to another employee. When Nelson barges into Nagel's office to confront him, he finds Nagel's been murdered. Fearing that he will be implicated, Nelson decides to run from the law...despite the fact that the police already know the killer's identity.
Genres: Comedy Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-08-01
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Crazy for Christmas
2005-12-25
Crazy for Christmas
Overview: A girl loses her parents and husband and is left driving a limo trying to get by raising her young son. An interesting but strange rich man hires her limo on Christmas eve and has her drive him to various ice rinks where he gives out $100 bills to the people there. The news media catches on and starts following him.
Genres: Drama Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-12-25
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Christmas with SCTV
2006-01-01
Christmas with SCTV
Overview: Spend the holidays with the hilarious and beloved SCTV crew, starring John Candy, Rick Moranis, Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy and many others as they play Liberace, Mayor Tommy Shanks, Dusty Towne, Johnnie LaRue and a host of their famous characters!
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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Double Negative
1980-05-12
Double Negative
Overview: Mentally tortured photojournalist attempts to track down his wife's murderer.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-05-12
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The Santa Claus Brothers
2002-07-12
The Santa Claus Brothers
Overview: This tale of Santa's 3 sons seeks the true meaning of Christmas. Kevin McDonald and Richard Kind add voices that instill a genuine comedy feel. With a southern California twist and unique animation, it's a great story for the whole family.
Genres: Family Animation Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-07-12
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I, Martin Short, Goes Home
2012-04-03
I, Martin Short, Goes Home
Overview: A journey through the life and mind of Martin Short. And some of it is even true. “I, Martin Short, Goes Home” is a Canadian television comedy special, written by and starring comedian Martin Short, which aired on CBC Television in 2012.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-04-03
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Really Weird Tales
1986-10-04
Really Weird Tales
Overview: The movie consists of three odd and strange tales that each teach a different lesson.
Genres: Science Fiction Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-10-04
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National Security
2003-01-17
National Security
Overview: Earl Montgomery, a bombastic police academy reject, and Hank Rafferty, a disgraced, mild-mannered cop, can't seem to escape each other. They met on opposite sides of the law during a routine traffic stop that escalated out of control; now as lowly security guards they're thrown together to bust a smuggling operation.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-01-17
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Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare
1995-03-31
Family Reunion: A Relative Nightmare
Overview: It's time for the annual Dooley family reunion and Dooley matriarch Meemaw's 100th birthday celebration. But teenaged Billy is welcomingly distracted from wacky relatives and the ultra-competitive family games by a mysterious runaway named Samantha. In the meantime, Meemaw, does some running away herself.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-03-31
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Phil the Alien
2004-09-11
Phil the Alien
Overview: Phil the Alien crashes to Earth and find himself alone in the wilds of northern Canada. In the process of going home he goes from drunk to christian rock singer to mass murder.
Genres: Action Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-09-11
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Making Real Funny Home Videos
1990-01-01
Making Real Funny Home Videos
Overview: Count Floyd, the former horror host of "Monster Chiller Horror Theatre" (SCTV), takes the audience through step by step lessons on how to make the best funny home videos.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
1995-05-20
The Show Formerly Known as the Martin Short Show
Overview: Late night, sketch/variety comedy special starring comedian Martin Short. It features most of Marty's classic characters: Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr, Irving Cohen, and, from the SNL days, lawyer Nathan Thurm.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-20
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Who Is the Real Martin Short?
2017-01-01
Who Is the Real Martin Short?
Overview: He’s a legend, a comic genius, and a national treasure… but who is the real Martin Short? This film goes straight to the source in an attempt to get to know the person behind the persona. It looks at the inspiration for some of Short’s favourite roles and uncovers the depth of his talent for observing, absorbing and developing idiosyncratic characters.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-01-01
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Stripes
1981-06-26
Stripes
Overview: John Winger, an indolent sad sack in his 30s, impulsively joins the US Army after losing his job, his girlfriend and his apartment.
Genres: Action Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-06-26
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Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary
2018-08-02
Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary
Overview: The creators and actors from the TV show 'Freaks and Geeks' share their untold stories and pivotal moments from the making of the series that only aired for one season.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-08-02
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The Don's Analyst
1997-09-06
The Don's Analyst
Overview: Don Vito Leoni, the Godfather, is clinically depressed. The world has changed and he hasn't. He'd like to retire, but if he left the "family business" to his two idiot sons, they'd be dead in a minute. So he decides to go legit, which convinces everyone that he must be completely off the deep end. To preserve their cushy lives, his dysfuntional family conspires to get him some psycho-therepy. So his boys kidnap a "piasan" shrink and order him to "fix" their father. This film, which premired on Showtime, pre-dated the very similarly plotted "Analyze This" by over a year.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-09-06
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Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side
2009-12-22
Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side
Overview: Peter makes good on another power outage at home by retelling Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.
Genres: Animation Comedy Fantasy Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-12-22
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Slackers
2002-02-01
Slackers
Overview: Dave, Sam and Jeff are about to graduate from Holden University with honors in lying, cheating and scheming. The three roommates have proudly scammed their way through the last four years of college and now, during final exams, these big-men-on-campus are about to be busted by the most unlikely dude in school. Self-dubbed Cool Ethan, an ambitious nerd with a bad crush, enters their lives one day and everything begins to unravel.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-02-01
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Wedding Band
1990-03-02
Wedding Band
Overview: A couple who both work at wedding receptions encounter complications when they decide to marry.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-03-02
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I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
1989-06-03
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
Overview: In this HBO special, comedian Martin Short appears in a series of sketches, vignettes and musical performances about Hollywood, featuring some of his classic characters like Ed Grimley, Jackie Rogers Jr., Lawrence Orbach and Troy Soren, and co-starring some of his colleagues from "SCTV" and "Saturday Night Live."
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-06-03
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By Design
1982-05-08
By Design
Overview: Angie and Helen are in love. They live and work together designing women's evening wear in Vancouver. When Helen decides she wants to have a baby, the pair set out to find a suitable sperm donor.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-05-08
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The Smoke Detectives
1990-01-01
The Smoke Detectives
Overview: Starring SCTV's Joe Flaherty as Count Floyd, this fire safety video is a rare classic. It's still taught in some schools today, it's that comprehensive and entertaining.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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Belushi
2020-10-14
Belushi
Overview: Using previously unheard audiotapes recorded shortly after John Belushi’s death, director R.J. Cutler’s documentary feature examines the too-short life of the once-in-a-generation talent who captured the hearts and funny bones of devoted audiences.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-10-14
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Rome, Italian Style
1982-10-15
Rome, Italian Style
Overview: On the SCTV Foreign Film Festival, Angelo loses control of his fantasies.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-10-15
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The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
1986-03-09
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Overview: A college professor wishes he could live in Victorian England. Through a scientific experiment that goes wrong, he is able to make his dream come true. He is now able to travel back and forth in time.
Genres: History Adventure Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-03-09
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Freaks And Geeks
1999-09-25
Freaks And Geeks
Overview: Growing up circa 1980, a misfit high-school student and his pals are probably destined to become new media millionaires, but right now they're stuck in school, where all the girls are a foot taller and bullies terrorize the gym class. Meanwhile, his older sister is flirting with the dope-smoking bad boys, cutting classes and questioning the point of getting good grades.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-09-25
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Back to the Beanstalk
Back to the Beanstalk
Overview: In this delightful twist on the traditional Jack and the Beanstalk fairy tale, Jack Jr., son of Jack the Giant Killer grows his own beanstalk in a quest to find his father and along the way meets some unusual characters. A musical fantasy on ice.
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Original Language: en
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This Is the Tom Green Documentary
2025-01-23
This Is the Tom Green Documentary
Overview: From outrageous stunts to a life-changing cancer battle and his decision to trade Hollywood for an Ottawa farm, this is Tom Green like never before. Follow the comedy legend through his most personal moments as he navigates fame, faces illness, and embraces a quieter, more grounded life.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2025-01-23
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