30 Eclectic Comedy Gems from 2002 to Brighten Your Day
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Laughter is a universal language, and in 2002, it was spoken fluently through an eclectic mix of comedies that continue to entertain and tickle our funny bones. From outrageous slapstick humor to clever wordplay and biting satire, these top 30 comedy films showcase the versatility and genius of filmmakers who dared to make us laugh. As you embark on a journey through this hilarious collection, be prepared for unexpected twists and turns that will leave your sides splitting and your heart full. Join us as we celebrate the best comedies of 2002, a year that truly brought out the giggles in global cinema.
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TadpoleMovie · 2002 · 79m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceOscar Grubman attracts the attention of many attractive women. He's a sensitive and caring man, fluent in French, with a deep love for Voltaire, and believes a woman's hands reveal her true character. On the train back from Chauncey Academy for Thanksgiving, Oscar tells his best friend he intends to win the heart of the woman he loves during the holiday. The only complication? The woman he loves is his stepmother, Eve.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.6 - 2
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa ClausMovie · 2002 · 100m · Comedy, Family, TV MovieA young boy sees his mother kissing someone he's convinced is the real Santa Claus and responds by getting into trouble.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.7 - 3
Bloody MalloryMovie · 2002 · 94m · Fantasy, Horror, ActionMallory leads a specialized government team that fights supernatural threats. The team consists of Vena Cava, a drag queen and explosives specialist; Talking Tina, a mute pre-teen with telepathic abilities who can take over other people's bodies; and Durand, an armed government agent.IMDb 4.4TMDB 4.9 - 4
My Wrongs #8245–8249 & 117Movie · 2002 · 12m · ComedyA man is house-sitting for his friend Imogen. She calls to remind him to walk her dog, Rothko, but unexpectedly, Rothko takes *him* for a walk instead.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1 - 5
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.IMDb 8.2TMDB 7.0 - 6
I'll Wait for the Next One...Movie · 2002 · 4m · Comedy, RomanceOn a subway train, a man announces he’s seeking a partner, stating traditional dating methods haven’t worked despite having nothing wrong with him. He invites any interested woman to disembark at the next station. One woman appears receptive.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 7
Lupin the Third: Episode 0: First ContactMovie · 2002 · 90m · Animation, TV Movie, ActionIt all begins with a robbery! Lupin III and Fujiko both want an ancient artifact that Jigen is protecting, while Goemon is searching for his clan's lost treasure in the same area. Naturally, Inspector Zenigata is hot on their trail. This is the story of their very first encounter.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.6 - 8
Lupin the Third: Return of PycalMovie · 2002 · 49m · Animation, Action, ComedyLupin steals a remarkable gem at a party in the Mediterranean, but his heist is interrupted by Pycal, the "magician" who supposedly died in a fight with Lupin years ago. Now possessing genuine magical powers, Pycal seeks revenge.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.1 - 9
Slap Her... She's FrenchMovie · 2002 · 89m · ComedySplendona High School in Texas is a world of football stars, cheerleaders, and beauty queens, with Starla Grady as its queen bee. Everything changes when Genevieve LePlouff, a French exchange student, arrives and disrupts Starla's carefully constructed world.IMDb 5.1TMDB 4.6 - 10
CheatsMovie · 2002 · 86m · ComedyHandsome Davis views school as a manipulative system designed to control students' thoughts. Consequently, he and his three closest friends – Sammy, Victor, and the academically gifted Applebee – have consistently sought ways to cheat on their tests throughout their school careers.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.3 - 11
Jet LagMovie · 2002 · 91m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceAt Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, a beautician heading for a new job in Mexico crosses paths with a cook returning from America. Due to labor strikes, bad weather, and a stroke of luck, they are forced to share a room at the airport Hilton hotel overnight. Will their initial dislike give way to a single night together, or something more?IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.5 - 12
The HousekeeperMovie · 2002 · 91m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceFollowing his wife's departure for another man, Jacques employs a housekeeper, Laura, to maintain his Paris apartment. He gradually increases her hours and spends more time with her during her days off, finding himself conflicted between enjoying her company and the disruption it causes to his newfound solitude.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.6 - 13
Air Bud: Seventh Inning FetchMovie · 2002 · 93m · Comedy, FamilyJosh starts his first year of college, while Buddy remains home with Josh's younger sister, Andrea, and their family. Andrea tries to fit in with her junior high classmates by joining the baseball team and unexpectedly discovers Buddy's talent for the sport.IMDb 4.5TMDB 5.5 - 14
The Banger SistersMovie · 2002 · 98m · Comedy, DramaDuring the late 1960s, the Banger Sisters were legendary figures, known for their wild reputation and close relationships with many famous musicians – and they had the photos to show for it. Now, over twenty years later, they unexpectedly reunite. The reunion brings together two women living very different lives: one clinging to the past, the other trying to escape it. Together, they rediscover how to live in the present.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.6 - 15
The Hot ChickMovie · 2002 · 104m · Comedy, FantasyJessica Spencer is the most popular girl at school, but she's also known for being cruel. Her life takes a bizarre turn after a strange accident involving cursed earrings and a meeting at a gas station: she swaps bodies with Clive, a sleazy criminal. Now trapped in Clive's body, Jessica must navigate this drastic change and find a way to switch back before prom night.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.4 - 16
If I Were a Rich ManMovie · 2002 · 105m · ComedyAlice, a hospital nurse, and Aldo, a shampoo sales representative, are experiencing difficulties. Alice is unhappy with her husband's lack of ambition and is considering divorce. Aldo unexpectedly wins ten million euros in the lottery, but keeps the win a secret, especially after discovering Alice is having an affair with Gérard, his former friend and now her new boss. While living a double life, Aldo begins to spend his winnings...IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.7 - 17
Volesse il cielo!Movie · 2002 · 90m · ComedyA police inspector is tasked with assisting a peculiar stranger who appears to have amnesia.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.8 - 18
PumpkinMovie · 2002 · 113m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceTo win the prestigious Sorority of the Year award, Carolyn and her sisters decide to coach a local sports team. Their plans change when Carolyn is assigned to mentor Pumpkin, a disabled athlete, bringing their very different lives together.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.8 - 19
Paz!Movie · 2002 · 102m · Comedy"Paz!" follows a group of university students living together in Bologna during the 1970s. Inspired by the comics of Andrea Pazienza, the story captures a day in their lives as they navigate drugs, school, relationships, and weak political involvement. It's a 24-hour look at their experiences.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 20
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 - 21
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 - 22
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.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 23
Welcome to CollinwoodMovie · 2002 · 86m · Comedy, CrimeA group of down-on-their-luck individuals from the city try to rob a pawnbroker. However, their attempt at a heist is consistently thwarted by unfortunate circumstances.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 24
Snow DogsMovie · 2002 · 99m · Comedy, Family, AdventureA Miami dentist unexpectedly inherits a team of sled dogs and must quickly learn how to care for them. He faces a challenge when a hardened mountain man seeks to take the dogs, forcing the dentist to prove himself.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.6 - 25
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.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 26
Cadet KellyMovie · 2002 · 100m · Family, Comedy, DramaKelly, a restless teenager, is sent to a military school when her stepfather becomes its new Commandant. Initially, she struggles with discipline and following instructions, but finds a way to connect when she tries out for the drill team.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.2 - 27
Stuart Little 2Movie · 2002 · 78m · Family, Adventure, ComedyStuart, a charming white mouse, lives contentedly with the Little family near Central Park in Manhattan. He and his human brother, George, along with their playful cat, Snowbell, embark on a new adventure: rescuing a friend.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.8 - 28
Boat TripMovie · 2002 · 94m · ComedyTwo men, both struggling with their romantic lives, are excited about the prospect of meeting women on a cruise. They soon discover, to their surprise, that they've accidentally booked passage on a gay cruise.IMDb 4.9TMDB 5.3 - 29
Eight Legged FreaksMovie · 2002 · 99m · Action, Comedy, HorrorIn a remote mining town, a chemical spill transforms hundreds of spiders into giant, SUV-sized creatures overnight. Mining engineer Chris McCormack and Sheriff Sam Parker must rally a diverse group of locals – including the Sheriff's son Mike, her daughter Ashley, and radio announcer Harlan – to fight back against the monstrous spiders.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.8
