30 Heartwarming Romance Comedies from 2001 to Brighten Your Day
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Prepare your laughter muscles because we're diving into a rollercoaster of hilarity with the Top 30 Comedy of 2001. This year was no joke when it came to side-splitting humor, and these films prove it. From quirky romances in Amélie to physical comedy on a road trip in Happy Campers, this list takes you through an unforgettable comedic journey. So buckle up, grab your popcorn, and get ready for some serious chuckles as we explore the best laughs of 2001!
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The ClosetMovie · 2001 · 84m · ComedyTo avoid losing his job, a man fabricates a rumor about being gay, working with his neighbor to make the deception believable.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.4 - 2
Love on a DietMovie · 2001 · 94m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceA woman struggling with depression and obesity attempts to lose weight to rekindle a past relationship. She finds an unexpected ally in a fellow Hong Kong native she befriends while in Japan.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0 - 3
Happy CampersMovie · 2001 · 94m · Comedy, Romance, DramaWhen the summer camp director is away, teenage counselors take over, leading to wild antics and a surge of teenage energy.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.3 - 4
'Twas the NightMovie · 2001 · 84m · TV Movie, Family, ComedyA playful 14-year-old boy and his carefree uncle inadvertently threaten Christmas when they impulsively take Santa's advanced sleigh for an unauthorized flight.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.5 - 5
Music for One Apartment and Six DrummersMovie · 2001 · 10m · ComedyA group of criminals in a Volvo watch a house. They wait until the people inside go out to walk their dog, then they break into the house.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.0 - 6
One Piece: Jango's Dance CarnivalMovie · 2001 · 6m · Music, Animation, FantasyThe Straw Hat Pirates arrive at Mirrorball Island, where a large dance carnival is underway. Jango the Hypnotist is performing, but a group of Marines appear, attempting to arrest him. A chase ensues across the island, and the Straw Hats get caught in the middle when a Marine recognizes Luffy from a wanted poster. The pirates then find themselves being chased as well. Jango eventually takes over the carnival, using hypnosis to make everyone on the island dance uncontrollably – including himself, the Straw Hats, and the Marines.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.1 - 7
GreenfingersMovie · 2001 · 91m · Comedy, Drama, ActionColin Briggs, a prisoner, discovers a passion for gardening. His successful prison garden catches the eye of Georgina Woodhouse, a renowned gardening expert, who offers to sponsor the inmates for an upcoming flower show. At the Hampton Court Flower Show, Colin meets Georgina's daughter, and they begin a romance.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.3 - 8
Down to EarthMovie · 2001 · 87m · Fantasy, Comedy, RomanceComic performer Lance Barton is used to feeling like he's died on stage. So when he unexpectedly finds himself in heaven, he's convinced something's wrong. He's right – an angel explains his early departure and offers a return to Earth, but in the body of an elderly, ruthless billionaire. In this unlikely new life, Lance embarks on a funny journey to achieve his dream of showbiz...and discovers a side of himself he never knew existed.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.5 - 9
CQMovie · 2001 · 88m · Comedy, DramaIn 1960s Paris, a young filmmaker navigates a chaotic life. He's trying to direct a low-budget science fiction film, working on his own artistic project, dealing with problems in his relationship, and developing feelings for the actress who stars in the sci-fi movie.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 10
MVP 2: Most Vertical PrimateMovie · 2001 · 87m · Comedy, FamilyMVP 2 begins with Jack, a likable hockey player, being removed from his team, the Seattle Simians, after a false accusation of league misconduct. He travels to a new city where he meets Ben, a homeless skateboarder, and Ollie, a skate shop owner. Jack quickly shows talent on a skateboard, matching his skill on the ice, and soon he and Ben are competing in amateur skateboarding events across the country.IMDb 4.1TMDB 5.7 - 11
Edges of the LordMovie · 2001 · 95m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceTo evade the Nazis, a 12-year-old Jewish boy finds refuge with a family of Catholic peasants.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 12
A Crime in ParadiseMovie · 2001 · 89m · ComedyIn 1980s rural France, farmer Jojo and his volatile wife Lulu despise each other, yet their livelihoods tie them together. Jojo's only restraint from violence is the looming possibility of the death penalty.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.6 - 13
Prince CharmingMovie · 2001 · 91m · Adventure, Fantasy, ComedyFollowing an affair, a prince from a fairy tale and his companion are transformed into frogs. This curse will last forever unless the prince manages to persuade a woman to kiss him and agree to marry him.IMDb 6.0TMDB 7.0 - 14
Mike Bassett: England ManagerMovie · 2001 · 89m · ComedyFollowing the sudden heart attack of England's national football manager, Mike Bassett is appointed as his replacement. Immediately upon taking the job, Bassett boldly declares that his team will achieve victory in the World Cup.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 15
Santa MaradonaMovie · 2001 · 96m · Comedy, Romance, DramaA recent college graduate, drifting through a series of job interviews while hanging out with his cynical roommate, unexpectedly falls for an actress.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 16
The Princess DiariesMovie · 2001 · 115m · Comedy, Family, RomanceFifteen-year-old Anaïs, a smart but socially awkward girl living with her mother in San Francisco, learns a startling truth: her father, who she thought was dead, was actually the crown prince of Genovia. With his passing, she is now the country's rightful heir. Torn between her ordinary life and the responsibility of becoming a princess, Anaïs must decide whether to embrace her destiny or remain in San Francisco.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.0 - 17
NovocaineMovie · 2001 · 95m · Comedy, Crime, ThrillerA dentist becomes a murder suspect when a seductive patient manipulates him into prescribing medication to her.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.0 - 18
Josie and the PussycatsMovie · 2001 · 98m · Comedy, Music, FamilyJosie, Melody, and Val are three musicians from a small town who want to make it big with their rock band, staying true to their unique style. They land a record deal that brings them fame and wealth, but soon discover they're being manipulated by powerful figures seeking to control young people. The band must fight to clear their names, even if it means sacrificing everything they've gained.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8 - 19
Mostly MarthaMovie · 2001 · 106m · Romance, ComedyMartha is a dedicated chef who finds fulfillment only in cooking. She's focused entirely on her work at a high-end restaurant, leaving little room for personal connections. Her isolated life changes unexpectedly when her sister's eight-year-old daughter, Lina, is left in Martha's care after an accident.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.7 - 20
Summer CatchMovie · 2001 · 104m · Comedy, RomanceRyan Dunne, a college baseball pitcher for Boston College, meets Tenley Parrish, the daughter of a wealthy family vacationing on Cape Cod. They fall in love, but their families disapprove. Meanwhile, Ryan holds onto the hope of being drafted into professional baseball.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.4 - 21
3000 Miles to GracelandMovie · 2001 · 125m · Action, Adventure, ComedyThomas Murphy planned a heist: robbing the Riviera Casino's counting room during an Elvis impersonator convention. But instead of sharing the money, he kept it all and shot his partners, including Michael Zane, who had just been released from prison. With $3.2 million gone and the Marshals Service closing in, Michael must find Murphy.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 22
Just VisitingMovie · 2001 · 88m · Comedy, Fantasy, Science FictionA knight and his valet are haunted by a witch and seek help from a wizard to fix their problems. Instead, they are accidentally transported from 12th-century France to the year 2000. The knight encounters his distant relatives and begins to understand this strange new world. But he must return to his own time to confront the witch, so he embarks on a quest to find another wizard. This is a remake of the 1993 French film *Les Visiteurs*.IMDb 5.7TMDB 4.7 - 23
The Royal TenenbaumsMovie · 2001 · 110m · Comedy, DramaRoyal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children before separating. All three children are exceptionally gifted – true geniuses. But two decades of betrayal, failure, and misfortune have largely obscured their former brilliance, with most blaming their father. "The Royal Tenenbaums" tells the story of this family's surprising and sudden reunion one winter.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5 - 24
America's SweetheartsMovie · 2001 · 102m · Comedy, RomanceAmidst a messy public split between two famous actors, a studio publicist struggles to control the fallout. Adding to the chaos, the director of the couple's newest movie has stolen the film's sole print.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7 - 25
My Sassy GirlMovie · 2001 · 137m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceA shy, unassuming man helps a young woman who is intoxicated on a subway platform. He doesn't realize the serious consequences that await him as a result.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5 - 26
Shallow HalMovie · 2001 · 114m · Comedy, Romance, FantasyFollowing his father's final instructions, Hal only dates women he considers physically perfect. This changes when he unexpectedly meets Tony Robbins, a self-help expert. Robbins, intrigued by Hal's superficiality, hypnotizes him into appreciating beauty in all women. Hal then falls for Rosemary, unaware that his stunning girlfriend weighs 300 pounds.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.2 - 27
How HighMovie · 2001 · 93m · ComedyJamal and Silas, two average guys who smoke a special substance, ace their college entrance exams and get accepted to Harvard. They adjust to the unfamiliar world of the Ivy League – until their supply of the substance they smoke runs out. Suddenly, they must use their intelligence and resourcefulness to succeed.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 28
Rush Hour 2Movie · 2001 · 90m · Action, Comedy, CrimeOn vacation in Hong Kong, Carter seeks nightlife and romance, while Lee is determined to hunt a Triad leader suspected of killing two people at the American Embassy. Their separate pursuits intertwine when they uncover a counterfeiting operation, plunging them into dangerous fights and perilous situations. A return to the U.S. may reveal answers about a bombing, the counterfeiting ring, and the true loyalties of a captivating customs agent.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 29
8 MileMovie · 2002 · 111m · Drama, MusicJimmy Smith, Jr. faces a constant struggle to maintain hope as he pursues his dreams in Detroit's thriving music scene. He fights for his unique voice and a place in a world defined by rhythm and legendary artists, where every moment offers a new opportunity.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 30
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
