54 Diverse Comedy Gems from 2002: From Heartwarming to Hilarious
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The Flying CarMovie · 2002 · 7m · ComedyDante and Randal are caught in a traffic jam and begin talking about the possibility of flying cars.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.7 - 2
PhilanthropyMovie · 2002 · 110m · Comedy, DramaIn 21st century Bucharest, spending a Saturday night with a beautiful woman requires a lot of money – money Ovidiu, a modest high school teacher, doesn't have. Seeking better income than his teaching job provides, Ovidiu enters a dazzling but dangerous world: the world of organized begging.IMDb 8.4TMDB 7.7 - 3
Ping PongMovie · 2002 · 114m · Comedy, DramaGrowing up, the shy Smile was often bullied. One day, the outgoing Peco intervened, scaring the bullies away. Peco then took Smile under his wing, teaching him how to play ping pong. This unlikely friendship blossomed into a lifelong bond between the two very different boys.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 4
An Evening with Kevin SmithMovie · 2002 · 224m · Comedy, DocumentaryKevin Smith participates in question-and-answer sessions at different colleges across the United States.Stream onIMDb 8.3TMDB 7.4
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SolinoMovie · 2002 · 120m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceSet in Germany in the 1970s, the film follows an Italian family. Romano (Gigi Savoia), the father, opens a pizzeria named Solino with his wife Rosa (Antonella Attili), and expects his sons Gigi and Giancarlo to work there. However, a strained relationship develops between Romano and his sons, ultimately leading them to leave home.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 6
Daria in 'Is It College Yet?'Movie · 2002 · 65m · Animation, Comedy, TV MovieDaria Morgendorffer is leaving high school for college, marking a significant step in her life. As she transitions to higher education, Daria anticipates a shift in her surroundings – potentially less challenging, and certainly less to her liking. She approaches this new chapter with her characteristic cynicism, questioning whether life can possibly become *less* bleak after graduation.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.3 - 7
Robin Williams: Live on BroadwayMovie · 2002 · 99m · Comedy, TV Movie, DocumentaryRobin Williams' 2002 HBO stand-up special was filmed live at New York City's Broadway Theater, marking the end of his sold-out 2002 tour. The Oscar-winning actor, writer, and comedian returned to stand-up after 16 years, delivering a performance the Washington Post called "...in its madcap way, a seminal cultural event."IMDb 8.4TMDB 7.7 - 8
Intimate StoriesMovie · 2002 · 92m · Comedy, DramaThree individuals and a baby begin journeys along the same road through the remote landscapes of Patagonia. Their different hopes and experiences unexpectedly connect as they travel the stunning, empty route.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 9
Igby Goes DownMovie · 2002 · 97m · Comedy, DramaIgby Slocumb, a cynical 17-year-old, clashes with the restrictive world of his privileged upbringing. He struggles with a father who has schizophrenia, a mother who is emotionally unavailable, and a competitive older brother. Convinced a better life exists elsewhere, Igby embarks on a search for it.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6
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ComedianMovie · 2002 · 82m · Comedy, DocumentaryThis film examines the journeys of two stand-up comedians: Jerry Seinfeld, a seasoned performer, and a rising newcomer. It details the hard work and setbacks they face in crafting a successful comedy routine and building a career while constantly touring.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 11
Old Men in New Cars: In China They Eat Dogs IIMovie · 2002 · 95m · Action, Comedy, CrimeOn his deathbed, the aging Monk's final request is for his adopted son, Harald, to locate his biological son, Ludvig. However, Ludvig is currently incarcerated in a Swedish prison.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 12
Wilbur Wants to Kill HimselfMovie · 2002 · 111m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceThis quirky comedy follows two brothers, Wilbur, who is contemplating suicide, and Harbour, who desperately tries to stop him. After their father's death leaves them his bookstore, their lives become complicated by the arrival of a woman who brings both happiness and unexpected problems.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.5 - 13
Monsieur BatignoleMovie · 2002 · 100m · Comedy, DramaParis, 1942. Edmond Batignole, a man detached from politics, lives a quiet life with his wife and daughter above his grocery store. His future son-in-law, Pierre-Jean Lamour, a collaborator with the Nazis, calls for the arrest of the Jewish Bernstein family, forcing them to flee to the store's confiscated apartment. Soon after, the young Simon Bernstein escapes and seeks refuge at his former home. Batignole, feeling compassion, hides Simon from Lamour and his wife. Later, Simon is discovered by two cousins in the grocery's cellar. When Lamour finds the children, Batignole resolves to take them to Switzerland.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 14
Gone NuttyMovie · 2002 · 5m · Animation, Adventure, ComedyScrat is determined to complete his extensive acorn collection, but his efforts are complicated by a series of chaotic events.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 15
ValentinMovie · 2002 · 86m · Romance, Drama, ComedyIn late 1960s Buenos Aires, nine-year-old Valentin feels responsible for fixing his family's troubles. He longs for his mother, who is estranged from his abusive father, and holds onto the hope of their reunion.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
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The ChubbChubbs!Movie · 2002 · 5m · Animation, Science Fiction, ComedyA janitor working at a nightclub catering to aliens unexpectedly gets the opportunity to pursue his dream of becoming a singer.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 17
RespiroMovie · 2002 · 95m · Comedy, DramaOn the Mediterranean island of Lampedusa, Grazia, a vibrant mother of three, lives with her quiet fisherman husband, Pietro. She experiences extreme mood swings, shifting between moments of intense joy and deep despair. Her family considers sending her for treatment in Northern Italy.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.6
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Poolhall JunkiesMovie · 2002 · 99m · Comedy, Drama, ThrillerA retired pool hustler is drawn back into the game when his brother gets into a match he can't win.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3
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How to Kill Your Neighbor's DogMovie · 2002 · 107m · Comedy, DramaPeter McGowan is a playwright in Los Angeles struggling with writer's block, impotence, and insomnia. Once a successful artist, he’s endured ten years of failed productions. He forms an unexpected connection with his new neighbor's lonely young daughter, who has mild cerebral palsy. Then, during a late-night walk, he unexpectedly meets someone who looks exactly like him.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 5.9
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Love LizaMovie · 2002 · 90m · Comedy, DramaAfter his wife Liza's sudden death by suicide, Wilson Joel, a website designer, begins using gasoline fumes and obsessively playing video games as ways to cope. He also tries to avoid a confrontation with his mother-in-law.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.4
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If It Don't Fit, Use a Bigger HammerMovie · 2002 · 101m · ComedyThree quirky construction workers become annoyed by their slow and unmotivated new intern. They decide to get revenge by playing increasingly elaborate pranks on him.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.3 - 22
Buffalo SoldiersMovie · 2002 · 98m · Drama, Comedy, WarJust before the Berlin Wall comes down, a hidden criminal world thrives among American soldiers stationed in West Germany.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3
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Unconditional LoveMovie · 2002 · 124m · Drama, Comedy, ThrillerFollowing her husband's departure, a woman journeys to London for the funeral of Victor Fox, a pop star she's admired throughout her life. While there, she encounters the deceased singer's lover and persuades him to return to Chicago with her to investigate the circumstances surrounding Victor Fox's death.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 5.9
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A Kind of AmericaMovie · 2002 · 115m · ComedyTamás, a young director in Budapest known for his video clips and commercials, aspires to direct his own feature film.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.0
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Frozen StiffMovie · 2002 · 90m · Drama, ComedyLimeni, Lemi, and Kiza are transporting their deceased grandfather for burial when their car breaks down. Forced to find an alternative, they attempt to bring him home on a train, leading to escalating chaos. The two storylines converge, resulting in a series of unforeseen complications.IMDb 8.3TMDB 7.3 - 26
PanchatanthiramMovie · 2002 · 153m · Comedy, Romance, FamilyDesperate to win back his wife's trust after she suspects infidelity, Ram's friends arrange for him to spend time with Maggie, a sex worker. The plan goes awry when Maggie is found dead, and the group finds themselves embroiled in unforeseen complications.Stream onIMDb 8.2TMDB 7.0
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RabbitsMovie · 2002 · 43m · Horror, Mystery, ComedyThis film follows a group of humanoid rabbits navigating the monotony of their everyday lives. The story centers on scenes of routine: Suzie ironing, Jane relaxing on the couch, and Jack's repeated comings and goings from their apartment. Interspersed are moments of quiet reflection, including occasional solo songs performed by Suzie or Jane. The rabbits also experience a significant event – making contact with their designated leader.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 28
Lilo & StitchMovie · 2002 · 85m · Animation, Family, ComedyStitch, a genetic experiment from another planet who has escaped, causes trouble on the Hawaiian Islands. He finds an unexpected home with Lilo, a spirited young girl, and learns the meaning of loyalty, friendship, and ʻohana – the Hawaiian concept of family.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.6
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Spirit: Stallion of the CimarronMovie · 2002 · 83m · Animation, Adventure, FamilyA wild mustang, taken from his family, is relentlessly driven by a desire to rejoin his herd. He will do anything to escape captivity and find his way back home.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.7
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SecretaryMovie · 2002 · 111m · Romance, Drama, ComedyNewly released from a mental institution, a young woman takes a job as a secretary for a high-powered lawyer. Their professional dynamic gradually evolves into a complex and intensely personal relationship, marked by elements of sexual and sadomasochistic themes.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8
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Punch-Drunk LoveMovie · 2002 · 96m · Romance, Drama, ComedyA man who struggles with social situations and has a tendency to be unpredictable finds love when he's targeted by a group of criminals.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1
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Bend It Like BeckhamMovie · 2002 · 112m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceJess Bhamra, an 18-year-old living in London, is forbidden by her strict Indian parents from playing organized soccer. While playing recreationally, her talent is noticed by Jules Paxton, who recruits her for a semi-professional team. Jess navigates hiding her games from her family, all while grappling with romantic feelings for her coach, Joe, using increasingly elaborate excuses.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3
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ChicagoMovie · 2002 · 113m · Comedy, Crime, DramaIn 1920s Chicago, two women convicted of murder, Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart, find themselves on death row. They navigate the legal system, competing for media attention and fame as a means to avoid execution.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1
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House of Flying DaggersMovie · 2004 · 119m · Adventure, Drama, ActionIn 9th century China, a dishonest government fights a rebellion led by the Flying Daggers. A skilled warrior rescues a captivating rebel from jail to aid her in reuniting with her forces, but the situation is more complicated than it appears.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3
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Interstate 60Movie · 2002 · 116m · Adventure, Comedy, FantasyA young painter journeys through the United States, encountering a diverse cast of people and gaining important life lessons along the way.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
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Mike's New CarMovie · 2002 · 3m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyMike learns that being the top laugh collector at Monsters, Inc. comes with perks, like having enough money for a high-tech six-wheel-drive car. The excitement fades quickly when Sulley arranges a test drive that shows Mike the downside of his impulsive purchase.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9
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Confessions of a Dangerous MindMovie · 2002 · 113m · Comedy, Crime, DramaChuck Barris achieved fame as a television producer, but his most significant work occurred in secret. While working in television, Barris allegedly accepted a recruitment offer from the CIA and underwent training to become a covert operative. This is according to Barris himself.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7
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Adaptation.Movie · 2002 · 115m · Comedy, Crime, DramaCharlie Kaufman, a screenwriter in Los Angeles, is plagued by self-doubt and a complicated relationship with his twin brother Donald, who lives off him. As Kaufman works on adapting Susan Orlean's book, "The Orchid Thief," his already unstable life takes a turn into the strange. The stories of Kaufman and Orlean's book become unexpectedly connected, as both characters pursue passion in ways that intertwine their fates.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3
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About a BoyMovie · 2002 · 101m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceWill Freeman is a handsome bachelor who avoids responsibility at all costs. He invents a son to meet single mothers, but ends up learning about life from Marcus, a smart but socially awkward 12-year-old. As Will tries to teach Marcus how to be cool, Marcus shows Will that it's never too late to mature.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7
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8 WomenMovie · 2002 · 111m · Comedy, Thriller, MysteryEight women celebrating Christmas in a snowbound cottage discover the family patriarch is dead, a knife in his back. Trapped together, suspicion falls on them all, as each woman harbors secrets and potential motives.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 41
Ice AgeMovie · 2002 · 81m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyIn a world about to enter an ice age, Manny the mammoth, Sid the talkative sloth, and Diego the saber-toothed tiger embark on a humorous journey to reunite a human baby with his father.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
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The Spanish ApartmentMovie · 2002 · 122m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceA reserved French student begins life in a Barcelona apartment shared with six diverse European individuals. They connect through shared affection and camaraderie.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1
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The Dangerous Lives of Altar BoysMovie · 2002 · 104m · Comedy, DramaAfter getting in trouble for drawing an offensive comic book, a group of Catholic school friends plot a bigger prank – a heist – to become famous around town.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6
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Bubba Ho-tepMovie · 2002 · 92m · Comedy, Horror, ThrillerBubba Ho-tep recounts the story of Elvis Presley's later life. The aging Elvis is living in a Texas nursing home, having secretly swapped places with an Elvis impersonator years prior, only to fail to reverse the switch. Now, he must join forces with President John F. Kennedy to battle an ancient Egyptian mummy for the souls of the nursing home's patients.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.5
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Roger DodgerMovie · 2002 · 106m · Comedy, DramaA charming advertising executive believes he can charm any woman by expertly manipulating her feelings from the start. His carefully crafted approach is challenged when his teenage nephew visits. The executive tries to teach the boy his techniques for attracting women, discovering they aren't as effective as he once believed.Stream onIMDb 6.8TMDB 6.1
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Real Women Have CurvesMovie · 2002 · 86m · Comedy, DramaIn East Los Angeles, an 18-year-old balances her dreams of attending college with her mother's expectations for her to marry young, raise a family, and take over the family business – a struggling textile factory.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.0
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The Happiness of the KatakurisMovie · 2002 · 113m · Comedy, Drama, HorrorThe Katakuri family opens a guest house in the mountains, but their first guest dies by suicide, leading them to bury him in the backyard to avoid problems. Their situation worsens when a famous sumo wrestler dies while with his underage girlfriend, and the grave behind the house begins to fill up.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 48
Maria Full of GraceMovie · 2004 · 101m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeIn Colombia, a teenage girl who is pregnant makes the difficult decision to become a drug mule, hoping to earn money for her family's essential needs.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.2
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The Man Without a PastMovie · 2002 · 97m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceA man arrives in Helsinki and is brutally attacked by thugs, surviving only to wake up with complete amnesia. He starts over with no past, forming a bond with a stray dog and developing feelings for a Salvation Army volunteer.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 50
The CuckooMovie · 2002 · 100m · Drama, History, RomanceSeptember 1944, with Finland on the verge of ending its involvement in World War II. Veikko, a Finnish sniper-kamikaze chained to a rock, manages to break free. Simultaneously, Ivan, a Soviet Army captain, narrowly escapes arrest by the Soviet secret police, Smersh. These two soldiers, from opposing armies, find refuge at the farm of Anni, a Lapp woman. To Anni, they are simply men, not enemies.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.0 - 51
Beat the DevilMovie · 2002 · 10m · Comedy, Action, FantasyA skilled driver makes a dangerous deal with the Devil: he races against him to win James Brown's soul.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 52
Day of the WackoMovie · 2002 · 93m · Comedy, DramaThis is a bleak story about Adam Miauczynski, a 44-year-old teacher who despises his life and everyone around him. Known from director Marek Koterski's earlier films, Adam reads poetry to his students but then returns home to rage and insult his neighbors. He finds even the smallest moments of existence unbearable. Deeply self-loathing, he struggles with aggression in everyday interactions. Despite yearning for romantic love, he lacks the courage to pursue it. Miauczynski embodies the anxieties and fixations that have become increasingly prevalent in modern life.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.6 - 53
Mondays in the SunMovie · 2002 · 113m · Drama, ComedyFollowing the closure of their shipyard in Northern Spain, a group of former colleagues – Santa, José, Lino, Amador, Sergei, and Reina – maintain contact. They often gather at a bar owned by their old friend Rico. Santa is the most outwardly self-assured and informally leads the group; he faces a court case stemming from breaking a shipyard lamp during a protest against the closure. José is resentful that his wife, Ana, is working while he remains unemployed.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2