38 French Comedy Films
38 titles
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Paris ExpressMovie · 2010 · 90m · Comedy, Action, CrimeAcross Paris, from the diverse neighborhoods to the fashionable districts, and from the rough streets to the art galleries, danger lurks. Sam, a courier, is determined to fulfill every delivery. He disregards traffic laws to meet deadlines for his company. Despite his efforts, he consistently fails to earn a bonus, is outdone by his colleagues, and is constantly reprimanded by his police officer father. His only support is Nadia, who threatens to abandon him if he misses her sister's wedding. Now, with one final delivery, Sam’s already difficult day spirals further out of control.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.1 - 2
The RaceMovie · 2002 · 94m · Action, Comedy, DramaSami, Tacchini, Yaya, and Kader are four petty criminals from the Paris suburbs. Following a botched heist, their boss, Carlito, dispatches them to Canada to observe his fiancée. However, they are mistaken for a group of dangerous assassins and are subsequently hired to kill Léonore de Segonzac, a wealthy heiress.IMDb 3.6TMDB 4.0 - 3
Espace détenteMovie · 2005 · 102m · ComedyIn the fictional French province of Veule, Geugène Electro Stim is a mid-sized company. It thrives by manufacturing and selling the C14, an older, affordable electrical stimulation device.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.5 - 4
Employee of the MonthMovie · 2022 · 83m · ComedyVincent, accustomed to a privileged life thanks to his family's standing, loses everything when the government implements a major austerity program. A transfer to the remote North Pole leads him to Eva, and they fall in love. Now, Vincent must decide between his past and his future.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0 - 5
CocoMovie · 2009 · 95m · ComedyCoco is a 2009 French comedy film produced by Gad Elmaleh, marking his first cinematic portrayal of the character from his popular show, La Vie Normale. The film centers on Coco as he navigates the complexities of planning a Bar Mitzvah.IMDb 3.5TMDB 4.3 - 6
HollywooMovie · 2011 · 107m · ComedyJeanne's life is perfect, until everything unravels. Just as she's offered her big break – dubbing a famous American actress, Jennifer Marshall, in a popular TV show with a significant salary increase – Marshall pulls out. Desperate, Jeanne impulsively flies to Hollywood to personally convince Jennifer to reconsider and stay with the series.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.4 - 7
IncontrôlableMovie · 2006 · 91m · ComedyOne morning, Georges suddenly lost control. An inexplicable force, like the voice of the donkey from Shrek, began to dictate his actions.IMDb 3.2TMDB 4.0 - 8
IznogoudMovie · 2005 · 95mIn Baghdad, Caliph Haroun al-Plassid rules with magnificence. But Iznogoud harbors a secret ambition: to become Caliph himself. The hot-tempered Grand Vizier constantly schemes to overthrow his ruler and seize power – employing everything from melting Djinn to invisibility spells, a cursed diamond, and a voodoo doll. Yet, no matter how cleverly he plots or how stubbornly he persists, sheer, comical misfortune always intervenes.IMDb 3.8TMDB 3.9 - 9
Beur sur la villeMovie · 2011 · 99m · ComedyKhalid Belkacem, 25, has faced repeated setbacks – failing college, his instructor's permit, his driver's license, and even a basic medical exam. He never anticipated becoming the first person hired through affirmative action into the police force. His mother sums up the situation with a wry observation: "That's France for you! A country where everyone has a chance."IMDb 4.3TMDB 4.3 - 10
The Best Job in the WorldMovie · 1996 · 105m · Comedy, DramaAfter a divorce, history and geography teacher Laurent Monier tries to rebuild his relationship with his children. He takes a job at a college in the Paris suburbs, hoping for a fresh start. There, he faces a tough class of fourth-year students and the challenges of the Cité des Muriers, a neighborhood marked by social and economic difficulties. Determined to help his students and the community, Laurent learns important lessons about himself while striving to be a better father and inspire change in the bustling city.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.6 - 11
Dead WeightMovie · 2002 · 107m · ComedyA prisoner wins the lottery, but the ticket is stolen by the warden. Now, the convict must pursue the warden to get back what's rightfully his.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 12
The Bélier FamilyMovie · 2014 · 105m · Comedy, Music, DramaThe Bélier family is deaf, except for sixteen-year-old Paula, who acts as their essential translator, particularly regarding their farm. When her music teacher discovers Paula's exceptional singing talent and she gets a chance to compete in a national radio contest, the entire family faces a future full of possibilities.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.9 - 13
Halal State SecurityMovie · 2011 · 90m · ComedyA series of killings plagues Paris, targeting people of Arab descent. When an Algerian diplomat is murdered, French authorities enlist the help of two Algerian detectives. The detectives join the investigation, bringing their unique methods to assist the French police.IMDb 4.0TMDB 4.6 - 14
What a DragMovie · 1996 · 100m · ComedyThis film explores a man struggling to reconcile his career ambitions with his identity as a gay man. Facing societal pressures and fearing professional consequences, he hides his sexuality at work, leading him down a path of deception.
As his personal and professional lives intertwine, the man becomes trapped by his lies, impacting his relationships and sense of self. The story examines conformity, self-discovery, and the sacrifices made when feeling constrained by expectations.
With moments of both humor and sadness, the film portrays the emotional toll of suppressing one's true identity. It asks audiences to consider the consequences of hiding who they are and the importance of embracing authenticity.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8 - 15
Pédale dureMovie · 2004 · 90mLoic and Seb are a couple living in the Marais, Paris's gay district. Seb owns the area's most stylish nightclub, a welcoming space where people can be themselves. Life is wonderful, especially since Loic's dream of having a child is about to come true: he's going to be a father through sperm donation. Their friend Marie is carrying their baby and is three months along – a precarious time. This is causing Loic morning sickness, contractions, and cravings. Everything is great, except for the complications love brings. Marie has fallen deeply in love with Charles, a charming straight man who is coming to dinner. What will Loic and Seb do?IMDb 2.4TMDB 3.4 - 16
Le Séminaire Caméra CaféMovie · 2009 · 94m · ComedySix employees from the Geugène company go to Paris for a team-building seminar.IMDb 4.5TMDB 4.7 - 17
Asterix & Obelix: God Save BritanniaMovie · 2012 · 110m · Family, Adventure, ComedyAsterix travels across the English Channel to assist his second cousin, Anticlimax, in confronting Julius Caesar and the invading Roman army.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.1 - 18
SteakMovie · 2007 · 80m · Comedy, Science FictionGeorge has long been the target of his classmates' bullying. He snaps and shoots them. His best friend, Blaise, is wrongly accused and given a seven-year sentence to a psychiatric hospital. Upon his release, Blaise understands he has only one true family: George. However, he resists any connection to his old friend, instead seeking acceptance with the "Chivers," a gang known for their red jackets and boots, milk consumption, sports cars, and a bizarre, violent game combining cricket and mental math.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.5 - 19
Ruby & QuentinMovie · 2003 · 85m · Comedy, CrimeFollowing a jail sentence after hiding his stolen money, brooding outlaw Ruby meets Quentin, a large, simple-minded man who talks a lot. When Quentin's attempt to escape alone fails, they decide to break out together. Ruby can't leave the inept Quentin behind, so he's forced to take him along. Ruby’s pursuit of his former partners in crime – to avenge the death of someone he loved and retrieve his money – continues with Quentin in tow.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.7 - 20
Belleville CopMovie · 2018 · 110m · Comedy, CrimeAfter a childhood friend from Miami is murdered while trying to warn of growing drug activity, Baaba relocates to Miami and joins forces with a local police officer to dismantle the criminal organizations.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.0 - 21
HOUBA! On the Trail of the MarsupilamiMovie · 2012 · 105m · Family, Adventure, ComedyReporter Dan Geraldo (Alain Chabat) travels to Palombia seeking a story, unaware he's about to make an unbelievable discovery. Joined by his resourceful local guide Pablito (Jamel Debbouze), Dan experiences one surprising event after another on a thrilling adventure that will bring the world extraordinary news: the legendary Marsupilami, a playful and elusive creature, is real! Prepare to believe in furry tails!IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.3 - 22
AmélieMovie · 2001 · 122m · Comedy, RomanceIn a small café in Paris, the sweet but shy Amélie discovers she finds joy in secretly helping people. She dedicates herself to matchmaking, offering small acts of kindness, and generally improving the lives around her. However, her world shifts when she meets a charming stranger, forcing her to consider if she’s ready to pursue her own happiness and find love.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.9 - 23
What's in a NameMovie · 2012 · 109m · ComedyWealthy real estate agent Vincent travels to Paris for dinner with his sister Elizabeth, her husband Peter (both professors), and childhood friend Claude, a trombonist. Vincent shares news about his and his wife Anna's baby, revealing a name that deeply offends the others. The ensuing argument quickly unravels years of unspoken resentments and buried secrets among the guests.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 24
CyprienMovie · 2009 · 98mCyprien, a 35-year-old virgin, is a timid and socially awkward individual. His life changes when he finds a magical deodorant that makes him incredibly attractive and desirable.IMDb 3.8TMDB 3.9 - 25
The French KissersMovie · 2009 · 90m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceA socially awkward teenager and his troubled friends navigate the challenges of fitting in within a diverse group of classmates.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.8 - 26
The DopeMovie · 2003 · 93m · ComedyAlphonse Brown, convinced he's James Brown's illegitimate son, reconnects with his close friend Scotch after Brown's release from prison. The two head to Paris to launch their music careers, but discover a powerful strain of marijuana developed by the Nazis. Choosing to sell it, they find themselves pursued by a diverse group of individuals.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.6 - 27
The Corsican FileMovie · 2004 · 92m · ComedyJack Palmer, a self-assured detective working in Paris, is hired by an attorney to find Ange Leoni, a slippery and elusive native of Corsica. Palmer takes on the case expecting an easy payday, but quickly realizes he's underestimated the challenge. This celebrated investigator is about to discover he's in over his head.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.9 - 28
Porn in the HoodMovie · 2012 · 98m · ComedyThree childhood friends in a quiet suburb decide to pursue a career in pornography, hoping for quick financial gain.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.0 - 29
The Dream TeamMovie · 2012 · 97m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceA retired soccer player in Brittany rallies his former teammates. They team up with local fishermen, aiming to win games and raise funds to save their livelihoods.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.0 - 30
Madame IrmaMovie · 2006 · 90m · ComedyFrancis, a man in his forties, runs the French branch of an American tech company. When the company unexpectedly announces the closure of the subsidiary, Francis is devastated – worried about losing his job and his second wife. Seeking answers, he visits a fortune-teller, an experience that changes his perspective. He decides to reinvent himself as a fortune teller, adopting the persona of Madame Irma. Now, he must find a way to explain this drastic change to his wife, Clotilde.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.5 - 31
SafariMovie · 2009 · 102m · Adventure, ComedyRichard Dacier runs a safari tour agency catering to European tourists seeking African wildlife encounters. He inherited the business from his father and has never personally ventured into the savanna. Deep in debt to a dangerous mobster, Richard is forced to escort a suspicious passenger with a mysterious suitcase to Mozambique. To maintain appearances, he must guide a group of tourists as if it were a normal safari, despite being utterly inexperienced as a guide.IMDb 4.5TMDB 4.6 - 32
Love Me If You DareMovie · 2003 · 93m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceJulien and Sophie, lifelong best friends, maintain a playful rivalry from childhood: a series of increasingly risky challenges designed to top each other. Their competitive antics often serve as a way to support each other through difficult times, but their game may also be a subconscious way of avoiding the realization that they are deeply in love.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 33
The MarquisMovie · 2011 · 88m · ComedyThomas Gardesse, a traveling alarm systems salesman, is arrested for a minor offense and sentenced to six months in prison. To gain respect from other inmates, he fabricates a persona as "The Marquis," a legendary and elusive robber. Two weeks before his release, an armed robber named Quentin Tasseau helps him escape and brings him to Manila, where he's recruited for a robbery orchestrated by someone who believes The Marquis is uniquely qualified.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.2 - 34
Mais qui a re-tué Pamela Rose ?Movie · 2012 · 90m · ComedyEric Lartigau's anarchic buddy comedy *Bullit and Riper*, originally titled *Mais qui a tue Pamela Rose?*, stars and is written by French comedic television favorites Kad Merad and Olivier Barroux. The film parodies Hollywood cop films, set in a fabricated American Midwest. FBI agent Richard Bullit (Merad) is partnered with the bookish Riper (Barroux) after losing his usual partner, to investigate the death of a stripper. The story features numerous American movie stereotypes, including shock jock Phil Canon (Gérard Darmon) and sheriff Steve Marley (Jean-Paul Rouve).IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.7 - 35
Lucky Luke and the DaltonsMovie · 2004 · 86mJoe and Averell are the eldest and youngest of the four Dalton brothers, widely considered the most notorious outlaws in Wild West history.IMDb 3.3TMDB 3.7 - 36
Brutus vs CesarMovie · 2020 · 87m · Comedy, Adventure, HistoryIn a Rome ruled by the absolute power of Caesar, Senators Rufus and Cassius conspire to assassinate him.IMDb 3.7TMDB 4.0 - 37
The ItalianMovie · 2010 · 102m · ComedyDino Fabrizzi is the top salesman at a Maserati dealership in Nice. At 42, he's at a crossroads: he's being offered the dealership's director position and his girlfriend of a year, Helen, wants to marry him. Dino believes life is perfect, but it’s built on a secret. Dino is actually Mourad Ben Saoud, a fact unknown to his boss, Helen, or his family. With Ramadan beginning in ten days, Mourad intends to fulfill a promise he made to his ailing father, a promise he keeps every year. But observing Ramadan as Dino – an Italian – will prove challenging.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.2 - 38
Two Is a FamilyMovie · 2016 · 118m · Drama, ComedyA man with no ties to anyone unexpectedly becomes the guardian of an abandoned infant and journeys to London to locate the child’s mother. Eight years later, he and his daughter have formed a deep bond when the baby's mother reappears.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.7
