Harry Shearer
Biography: Harry Julius Shearer is an American actor, comedian, musician, radio host, writer, and producer. Born in Los Angeles, California, Shearer began his career as a child actor. From 1969 to 1976, Shearer was a member of The Credibility Gap, a radio comedy group.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: December 23, 1943
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
The Simpsons Movie
2007-07-25
The Simpsons Movie
Overview: After Homer accidentally pollutes the town's water supply, Springfield is encased in a gigantic dome by the EPA and the Simpsons are declared fugitives.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-07-25
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The Fisher King
1991-09-20
The Fisher King
Overview: Two troubled men face their terrible destinies and events of their past as they join together on a mission to find the Holy Grail and thus to save themselves.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-09-20
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Casper
1995-05-26
Casper
Overview: Casper is a kind young ghost who peacefully haunts a mansion in Maine. When specialist James Harvey arrives to communicate with Casper and his fellow spirits, he brings along his teenage daughter, Kat. Casper quickly falls in love with Kat, but their budding relationship is complicated not only by his transparent state, but also by his troublemaking apparition uncles and their mischievous antics.
Genres: Fantasy Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-26
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Godzilla
1998-05-20
Godzilla
Overview: French nuclear tests irradiate an iguana into a giant monster that viciously attacks freighter ships in the Pacific Ocean. A team of experts, including Niko Tatopoulos, conclude that the oversized reptile is the culprit. Before long, the giant lizard is loose in Manhattan as the US military races to destroy the monster before it reproduces and it's spawn takes over the world.
Genres: Science Fiction Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-05-20
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Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
2006-10-10
Comedy Club Shoot-out: Vol. 1
Overview: Buckle your seat belts and hang on for a rowdy ride with this stellar compilation of outstanding routines from many of today's most talented comedians, including Adam Sandler, Jerry Seinfeld, Drew Carey, Ellen DeGeneres and Bill Maher. Other top-notch comic talents appearing are Tommy Chong, Rob Schneider, Harry Shearer, Phil Hartman, David Spade, Dave Attell, John Mulrooney, Dennis Regan and Steve-O.
Genres: Comedy Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-10
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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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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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Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson
2017-10-20
Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson
Overview: In honor of Homer's journey to the Hall of Fame, MLB all-stars and Springfield locals look back at the greatest corporate softball game ever played.
Genres: Animation Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-20
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Oscar
1991-04-26
Oscar
Overview: 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.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-04-26
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My Stepmother Is an Alien
1988-12-09
My Stepmother Is an Alien
Overview: Trying to rescue her home planet from destruction, a gorgeous extraterrestrial named Celeste arrives on Earth and begins her scientific research. She woos quirky scientist Dr. Steve Mills, a widower with a young daughter. Before long, Celeste finds herself in love with Steve and her new life on Earth, where she experiences true intimacy for the first time. But when she loses sight of her mission, she begins to question where she belongs.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-12-09
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Wayne's World 2
1993-12-10
Wayne's World 2
Overview: A message from Jim Morrison in a dream prompts cable access TV stars Wayne and Garth to put on a rock concert, "Waynestock," with Aerosmith as headliners. But amid the preparations, Wayne frets that a record producer is putting the moves on his girlfriend, Cassandra, while Garth handles the advances of mega-babe Honey Hornee.
Genres: Comedy Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-12-10
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Chicken Little
2005-11-04
Chicken Little
Overview: When the sky really is falling and sanity has flown the coop, who will rise to save the day? Together with his hysterical band of misfit friends, Chicken Little must hatch a plan to save the planet from alien invasion and prove that the world's biggest hero is a little chicken.
Genres: Animation Family Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-11-04
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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 Jackie Bison Show
1990-07-02
The Jackie Bison Show
Overview: An animated show about a bison with his own talk show modeled after the Jack Benny Show.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-07-02
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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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Speechless
1994-12-16
Speechless
Overview: In the midst of election season in New Mexico, political speechwriters Julia Mann and Kevin Vallick begin a romance, unaware they are working for candidates on opposite sides.
Genres: Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-12-16
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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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Loose Shoes
1978-09-01
Loose Shoes
Overview: Broad satire and buffoonery presented as a series of movie trailers. Among the titles and subjects are: "The Howard Huge Story", "Skate-boarders from Hell", "The Invasion of the Penis Snatchers", Woody Allen (pre-Mia), movie trailer come-ons, Charlie Chaplin, war movies, Billy Jack. The source of the title is presented about an hour into the film.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-09-01
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Dick
1999-08-04
Dick
Overview: Two high school girls wander off during a class trip to the White House and meet President Richard Nixon. They become the official dog walkers for Nixon's dog Checkers, and become his secret advisors during the Watergate scandal.
Genres: Comedy Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-08-04
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Pure Luck
1991-08-09
Pure Luck
Overview: The daughter of a wealthy businessman has disappeared in Mexico, and all the efforts to find her have been unsuccessful. A psychologist, knowing that the girl has an ultra bad luck, persuades her father to send to Mexico one of his employees, an accountant with super bad luck, to find her. Perhaps he will be lucky, and his bad luck could help to find the unlucky girl.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-08-09
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Animalympics
1980-02-01
Animalympics
Overview: Animalympics is all about the Animal Olympics Contest where all the animals around the world gather to take part in everything from skiing in North America to the very long marathon race in humid conditions.
Genres: Comedy Animation Family TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-02-01
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Little Giants
1994-10-14
Little Giants
Overview: When Danny O'Shea's daughter is cut from the Peewee football team just for being a girl, he decides to form his own team, composed of other ragtag players who were also cut. Can his team really learn enough to beat the elite team, coached by his brother, a former pro player?
Genres: Comedy Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-10-14
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The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
1979-11-06
The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Overview: The Pittsburgh basketball team is hopeless. Maybe with the aid of an astrologer, and some new astrologically compatible players, they can become winners.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-11-06
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Haunted Castle
2001-02-23
Haunted Castle
Overview: A young musician and singer named Johnny has been notified by a law firm that his mother, an aging rock star whom Johnny hasn't seen or heard from since he was 3 years old, has died in a helicopter accident. Johnny has been willed her castle and all of her property and money, but he must visit the actual castle to claim these things.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2001-02-23
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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 Concorde... Airport '79
1979-08-17
The Concorde... Airport '79
Overview: Aviation disaster-prone Joe Patroni must contend with nuclear missiles, the French Air Force and the threat of the plane splitting in two over the Alps.
Genres: Action Drama Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-08-17
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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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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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The Million Dollar Infield
1982-02-02
The Million Dollar Infield
Overview: Four wealthy Long Islanders play for an amateur softball team. All four men suffer from profound personal and professional problems, thus the weekly ball game becomes a method of working out their frustrations. So adept do they become at this cathartic activity that their team makes it to the statewide championship — which leads to yet another crisis.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1982-02-02
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A Taste of Heaven: The Ecstatic Song & Gospel of Maestro Raymond Anthony Myles
2023-09-09
A Taste of Heaven: The Ecstatic Song & Gospel of Maestro Raymond Anthony Myles
Overview: Raymond Anthony Myles was the electrifying Gospel Genius of New Orleans. Like a comet shooting across the sky, he was here one minute – brilliant, incandescent and unmistakably unique. And then, just as quickly, he was gone… But Raymond was more than a maverick musician. He was also highly representative of a vital but scorned minority within the Black church: a queer man who struggled with dogma and Scripture that said, "God's love does not apply to you."
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-09-09
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The Last Laugh
2016-04-18
The Last Laugh
Overview: Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to use humor in connection with a tragedy of that scale, and the implications for other seemingly off-limits topics in a society that prizes free speech.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-04-18
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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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The Truman Show
1998-06-04
The Truman Show
Overview: Every second of every day, from the moment he was born, for the last thirty years, Truman Burbank has been the unwitting star of the longest running, most popular documentary-soap opera in history. The picture-perfect town of Seahaven that he calls home is actually a gigantic soundstage. Truman's friends and family - everyone he meets, in fact - are actors. He lives every moment under the unblinking gaze of thousands of hidden TV cameras.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-06-04
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Hometown Boy Makes Good
1990-08-02
Hometown Boy Makes Good
Overview: A med school burnout returns to his small home town, but when he decides against telling his mother that he dropped out, complications ensue.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-08-02
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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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Serpico: The Deadly Game
1976-04-24
Serpico: The Deadly Game
Overview: This pilot film for the TV series is the story of Officer Frank Serpico, a New York City cop who fought crime in the city and corruption in the police department.
Genres: Action Crime Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-04-24
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The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
2003-10-31
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
Overview: Includes the following episodes from the Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror V, Treehouse of Horror VI, Treehouse of Horror VII, and Treehouse of Horror XII.
Genres: Animation Horror Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-31
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The History of White People in America
1985-06-04
The History of White People in America
Overview: In this parody of documentaries, host Martin Mull discusses the contributions that white people have made to the USA, visits the Institute of White Studies, and follows a typical white family as they go about their everyday lives.
Genres: Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-06-04
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Blood and Concrete
1991-09-13
Blood and Concrete
Overview: A dimwitted thug encounters a strung-out, suicidal young woman and an unlikely relationship develops as they work together to make a break for new horizons.
Genres: Crime Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-09-13
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A Couple of White Chicks at the Hairdresser
2007-09-16
A Couple of White Chicks at the Hairdresser
Overview: "A COUPLE OF WHITE CHICKS AT THE HAIRDRESSER" is a Dramady about two very different women who develop an unexpected friendship that is sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious. And always very real. In the pathos of their competition they find their adversary becomes their best friend.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-09-16
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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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The Right Stuff
1983-10-20
The Right Stuff
Overview: As the Space Race ensues, seven pilots set off on a path to become the first American astronauts to enter space. However, the road to making history brings forth momentous challenges.
Genres: Drama History Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-10-20
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The American Film Institute Presents: TV or Not TV?
1990-08-31
The American Film Institute Presents: TV or Not TV?
Overview: Novice writers from a writers workshop wrote the show's sketches.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-08-31
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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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Plain Clothes
1988-04-15
Plain Clothes
Overview: To prove his brother's innocence, undercover officer Nick enrolls in high school again, dealing with crushes, bullies, humiliations, popularity swings, and quirky teachers and staff to find the real murderer.
Genres: Comedy Thriller Mystery Crime Romance Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-04-15
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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
1999-10-06
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
Overview: An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of ancient Japan finds himself targeted for death by the mob.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-10-06
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Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
1953-04-06
Abbott and Costello Go to Mars
Overview: Lester and Orville accidentally launch a rocket which is supposed to fly to Mars. Instead it goes to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. They are then forced by bank robber Mugsy and his pal Harry to fly to Venus where they find a civilization made up entirely of women, men having been banished.
Genres: Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-04-06
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Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
2000-11-17
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
Overview: Edwurd Fudwupper spends all his time cooking up big fibs. But one day, he tells such a humdinger that the army, the air force and the dog catcher are called to try to reverse the damage wrought. An unlikely heroine comes to his rescue.
Genres: Fantasy Animation Family Comedy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-11-17
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The Chevy Chase National Humor Test
1979-05-10
The Chevy Chase National Humor Test
Overview: 1979 comedy special starring Chevy Chase in the vein of Saturday Night Live.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-05-10
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My Best Friend's Wedding
1997-06-19
My Best Friend's Wedding
Overview: When she receives word that her longtime platonic pal Michael O'Neal is getting married to debutante Kimberly Wallace, food critic Julianne Potter realizes her true feelings for Michael -- and sets out to sabotage the wedding.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-06-19
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Mascots
2016-10-11
Mascots
Overview: Eager contestants don big heads and furry suits to vie for the title of World's Best Mascot.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-10-11
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Down and Out with Donald Duck
1987-03-25
Down and Out with Donald Duck
Overview: This "duckumentary," done in the style of "60 Minutes," traces the life of Donald Duck. As Donald's fame grows, so does his ego. While hosting a variety show one night, Donald snaps and fires a gun at the audience for misbehaving. This leads to a series of problems that eventually cause Donald to seek psychiatric help from Ludwig Von Drake, who uses an insult machine as part of Donald's therapy. Then, after a long night of bizarre dreams, Donald learns the error of his ways and vows to reform.
Genres: Animation TV Movie Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-03-25
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Flicks
1983-08-26
Flicks
Overview: A parody of Saturday afternoon matinees, including coming attractions and a cartoon.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-08-26
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The Clown
2016-02-03
The Clown
Overview: A documentary directed by Eric Friedler about Jerry Lewis' never released movie "The Day The Clown Cried".
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2016-02-03
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American Raspberry
1977-09-12
American Raspberry
Overview: Some unknown source has interrupted all television transmissions around the world. In place of the regular broadcasts, a lineup of extremely tasteless programs and commercials have been substituted. Included in the mix are such show as The Shitheads, The Charles Whitman Invitational, and commercials for a number of improbable products.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-09-12
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Spy Magazine Presents How to Be Famous
1990-01-01
Spy Magazine Presents How to Be Famous
Overview: A special examining America's fascination with celebrities. Based on the irreverent, satirical humor of "Spy Magazine." Comedian Jerry Seinfeld acts as spokesman for the humor magazine in a mock-scientific—actually a mock-everything—look at the phenomenon of celebrity.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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One Trick Pony
1980-10-03
One Trick Pony
Overview: An aging rock star trying to put together a new album in the face of an indifferent record label and a talentless producer. At the same time, he's struggling to save his failing marriage.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1980-10-03
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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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Almost Heroes
1998-05-29
Almost Heroes
Overview: Two hapless explorers lead an ill-fated 1804 expedition through the Pacific Northwest in a hopeless, doomed effort to reach the Pacific Ocean before Lewis and Clark.
Genres: Adventure Comedy Western
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-05-29
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Encounter in the Third Dimension
1999-03-31
Encounter in the Third Dimension
Overview: The Professor, helped by his flying robot M.A.X., tries to show us the history of 3-D film, and his newest innovation, Real-O-Vision (ride films). But his hardware keeps breaking down, particularly when he's trying to introduce a music video of Elvira. Written by Jon Reeves
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-31
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Do the Bartman
1990-12-06
Do the Bartman
Overview: Bart Simpson decides to steal the show during a school dance recital and performs his song "Do The Bartman."
Genres: Music Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-12-06
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What the Pythons Did Next...
2007-01-01
What the Pythons Did Next...
Overview: A look at the careers of John Cleese, Eric Idle, Graham Chapman, Michael Palin, Terry Jones and Terry Gilliam in the years after Monty Python's Flying Circus (1969).
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-01-01
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The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
2002-10-28
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror
Overview: Includes the following episodes from the Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror V, Treehouse of Horror VI, Treehouse of Horror VII, and Treehouse of Horror XII.
Genres: Animation Comedy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-10-28
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Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches
2016-12-31
Peter Cook and Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches
Overview: This documentary showcases a number of new clips which have recently come to light from sketches which were thought to have been lost forever, some not seen for over 50 years, plus rare footage of routines performed in Australia when Cook and Moore made two episodes of their show, Not Only... But Also..., for the country back in 1971. Rob Brydon narrates this very special programme as Pete and Dud fans, friends and colleagues watch these newly discovered clips in the studio for the very first time. The programme includes contributions from Not Only... But Also... producer Dick Clement, Pete and Dud collaborator Barry Humphries, and long-time fans Richard Ayoade, Josie Lawrence, Will Sharpe and Ronnie Wood as they enjoy the sketches and reflect on the career of one of Britain's best-loved comedy partnerships.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-12-31
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The Egyptian
1954-08-25
The Egyptian
Overview: In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah. Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the turbulent events of the 18th dynasty. As Sinuhe is drawn into court intrigues he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth.
Genres: History Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1954-08-25
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Love & Taxes
2017-03-03
Love & Taxes
Overview: Love & Taxes is a riveting comic tale of seven years of tax avoidance. Following the possibly real-life exploits of Josh Kornbluth, an autobiographical monologist, Love & Taxes is a comedy that blends solo performance and scripted scenes to bring the subjective reality of the storyteller hilariously to life. A tale of procrastination, making movies and growing up, Love & Taxes is a middle-aged coming-of-age story that is also, quite possibly, the first ever pro-tax romantic comedy.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-03-03
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Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
2007-10-13
Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project
Overview: The documentary consists of tape of Don's show (never been filmed before), interviews with Don's contemporaries, (Steve Lawrence, Bob Newhart, Debbie Reynolds, etc.), established comedians (Billy Crystal, Rosanna Barr, Robin Williams, Chris Rock, etc.) and young comedians (Jeff Atoll, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, etc.).
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-10-13
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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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Father Figures
2017-12-21
Father Figures
Overview: Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road in order to find him.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-12-21
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The Simpsons: Christmas
2003-10-14
The Simpsons: Christmas
Overview: A collection of five different Simpson holiday specials; Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire, Mr. Plow, Miracle on Evergreen Terrace, Grift of the Magi, and She of Little Faith
Genres: Family Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-10-14
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The Simpsons: Christmas 2
2004-11-02
The Simpsons: Christmas 2
Overview: A collection of five different Simpson holiday specials: "Homer vs. Dignity", "Skinner's Sense of Snow", "Dude, Where's My Ranch?" and "'Tis the Fifteenth Season"
Genres: Family Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-11-02
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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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The Robe
1953-09-16
The Robe
Overview: Drunk and disillusioned Roman, Marcellus Gallio, wins Jesus' robe in a dice game after the crucifixion. Marcellus has never been a man of faith like his slave, Demetrius, but when Demetrius escapes with the robe, Marcellus experiences disturbing visions and feels guilty for his actions. Convinced that destroying the robe will cure him, Marcellus sets out to find Demetrius — and discovers his Christian faith along the way.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1953-09-16
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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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Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
2006-01-12
Marilyn Hotchkiss' Ballroom Dancing & Charm School
Overview: Frank Keane, a baker by trade, has been consumed by grief over his wife's untimely death. But everything changes when he pulls his bread truck over on a rural highway to help a dying stranger entangled in a car wreck, who was on his way to a fateful reunion.
Genres: Drama Romance Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-01-12
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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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The Truman Show: Tru-Talk
1998-01-01
The Truman Show: Tru-Talk
Overview: A promotional featurette for 1998's 'The Truman Show', 'TruTalk' is a "60 Minutes"-style mockumentary taking place inside the film's universe.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-01-01
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The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV
1999-03-08
The Simpsons: Too Hot For TV
Overview: A collection of episodes that was released on 1 October 1999 on VHS and on 8 September 2003 at DVD as part of the series The Simpsons Classics.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-03-08
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Joe Frank: Somewhere Out There
2019-08-16
Joe Frank: Somewhere Out There
Overview: JOE FRANK - SOMEWHERE OUT THERE is a feature length film that explores the life of award-winning audio artist Joe Frank whose career on radio and on-line has spanned four decades. Frank's highly produced radio shows can be described as innovative, abstract, underground, autobiographical, surreal, funny, disturbing, and thought provoking meditations on the human condition.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2019-08-16
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FernGully: The Last Rainforest
1992-04-10
FernGully: The Last Rainforest
Overview: When a sprite named Crysta shrinks a human boy, Zak, down to her size, he vows to help the magical fairy folk stop a greedy logging company from destroying their home: the pristine rainforest known as FernGully. Zak and his new friends fight to defend FernGully from lumberjacks — and the vengeful spirit they accidentally unleash after chopping down a magic tree.
Genres: Family Fantasy Animation Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-04-10
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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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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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A League of Their Own
1992-07-01
A League of Their Own
Overview: As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey. Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller spar with each other, scout Ernie Capadino and grumpy has-been coach Jimmy Dugan on their way to fame.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-07-01
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CyberWorld
2000-10-06
CyberWorld
Overview: A collaboration of computer-animated films which features new characters and old friends from the award-winning Fox network television series, "The Simpsons" and Dreamworks' feature film "Antz" The saucy, synthetic hostess, Phig, takes the viewers through Cyberworld 3D, a futuristic gallery of wild adventure and spectacular images. Trouble arrives in the form of three unwelcomed guests named Buzzed, Wired and Frazzled who are inadvertently destroying the environment's foundation, forcing Phig into a hilarious battle to save herself and Cyberworld 3D from total annihilation!
Genres: Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-06
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Real Life
1979-03-02
Real Life
Overview: A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family".
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-03-02
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I'll Do Anything
1994-02-04
I'll Do Anything
Overview: Matt Hobbs is a talented but unsuccessful actor. When estranged (and strange) ex-wife Beth dumps their daughter Jeannie on Matt, father and daughter have a lot of adjusting to do. His budding relationship with attractive production assistant Cathy Breslow is made complicated, while the precocious child is overly accustomed to getting her own way. Matt eventually faces the choice of family vs career in a particularly difficult way.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-02-04
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Fired!
2007-06-05
Fired!
Overview: When actress Annabelle Gurwitch was fired from a play by Woody Allen, she wondered how she would cope with being downsized by a cultural icon. Turning to friends in show business, she was assured she was not alone. Everyone she knew, from her rabbi to her gynaecologist, had their own account of getting the boot. Featuring interviews with comedians, economists and regular working folks, and drawing on her hugely popular book, Fired! is a humorous look at downsizing in America.
Genres: Documentary Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-06-05
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My Suicide
2011-09-23
My Suicide
Overview: After declaring that he's going to film himself committing suicide for a school project, Archie videotapes his surprising interactions with worried family members, interested classmates, unreliable medical experts and the hottest girl in school.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-09-23
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Easy Does It
2020-06-05
Easy Does It
Overview: When best friends, Jack and Scottie, get a once in a lifetime shot at hidden loot, they take off on a cross-country adventure turned crime spree. With a whiny accidental hostage in tow, and a deranged bounty huntress and Johnny Law hot on their trail, it's going to be a race to the bullet-riddled finish.
Genres: Action Comedy Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-06-05
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Satan & Adam
2018-04-20
Satan & Adam
Overview: One was a demon on guitar; the other was fresh out of school and no slouch on harmonica. SATAN & ADAM is a celebration of friendship and the blues comprised of documentary footage shot over the course of two decades.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-20
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Sick
1975-12-13
Sick
Overview: Albert Brooks is sick and stuck in bed. Saturday Night Live, Season 1 Episode 7
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1975-12-13
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Pay Up Cheaters: The Story of the Beat Farmers
2012-01-01
Pay Up Cheaters: The Story of the Beat Farmers
Overview: A documentary about legendary San Diego-based, roots rock band, THE BEAT FARMERS featuring interviews with members Jerry Raney, Joey Harris, Buddy Blue, Rolle Love, and Country Dick Montana, plus Dwight Yoakam, Dave Alvin, Harry Shearer, Dr. Demento, and Mojo Nixon (among others).
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-01-01
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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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From Darkness to Light
2024-09-01
From Darkness to Light
Overview: Explores Jerry Lewis' unreleased 1972 film "The Day the Clown Cried," its mysterious disappearance, and the search for footage. Includes interviews with Lewis' associates and previously unseen production content.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-09-01
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XTC: This Is Pop
2017-10-07
XTC: This Is Pop
Overview: A journey into the world of one of Britain's best-loved and most influential bands of modern times, XTC. Through a mixture of animation, archive and specially-shot sequences, the film explores the minds of principle songwriters, Partridge and Moulding.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-10-07
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The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
2024-12-16
The Simpsons: O C'mon All Ye Faithful
Overview: The residents of Springfield search for Christmas cheer.
Genres: Animation Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-12-16
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