30 Hilarious and Heartwarming Comedies You Didn't Want to Miss in 2009
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In the realm of laughter and heartwarming moments, 2009 was a remarkable year for comedy. From quirky indie gems to big-budget blockbusters, this list features thirty films that made us laugh out loud, shed tears of joy, and celebrate the power of humor. Join us as we delve into Contact High, Condones.com, 1981, The Chef of South Polar, Cold Souls, Chéri, If I Were You 2, The Invisible Woman, Baby on Board, Love at First Hiccup, and more, exploring the nuances that turned these comedies into cinematic masterpieces. Get ready to reminisce about a year when laughter was truly abundant and unforgettable.
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The MaidMovie · 2009 · 97m · Drama, ComedyRaquel has worked as the live-in housekeeper for a comfortable family for years, but the monotonous routine is wearing her down. Increasingly reliant on painkillers, she begins playing pranks and avoiding work to provoke the family's college-aged daughter and new hires, desperate to maintain control in the house. Her actions alienate everyone until the new maid, Lucy, finally stands up to her.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.7 - 2
Contact HighMovie · 2009 · 98m · ComedyA powerful gangster, Carlos, tasks the unreliable owner of a Viennese junkyard, Harry, with retrieving a package from Poland. Harry delegates the job to Schorsch, who is easily confused, doesn't have a driver's license, and is obsessed with the Le Mans 24-hour car race. Schorsch entrusts the task to Mao, but instead sends Hans and Max, the takeaway restaurant owners, in their place. The pair's journey to Poland becomes a bizarre, drug-fueled odyssey filled with unbelievable events.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5 - 3
Condones.comMovie · 2009 · Comedy, RomanceTimo is in a relationship, but he had an affair. Now, his lover is pregnant.IMDb 4.0TMDB 5.7 - 4
1981Movie · 2009 · 102m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceDirector Ricardo Trogi reflects on his family's relocation to a different neighborhood when he was eleven years old.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 5
The Chef of South PolarMovie · 2009 · 125m · Drama, ComedyEight men are sent to live far from home, in extremely cold conditions. With food as their only focus, it becomes essential to their survival.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.1 - 6
Cold SoulsMovie · 2009 · 101m · Comedy, Drama, FantasyPaul is struggling with his understanding of 'Uncle Vanya' and becomes overwhelmed by anxiety. While searching for answers, he finds a potential solution in a New Yorker article about a company that claims to ease suffering by removing souls. He decides to use their services, only to learn that his soul is surprisingly small – about the size of a chickpea.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 7
ChériMovie · 2009 · 86m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceA man, raised by a courtesan who taught him about love, withdraws into his own imaginative world after their relationship ends.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 8
If I Were You 2Movie · 2009 · 96m · Comedy, FantasyClaudio and Helena are about to end their relationship when they encounter an unusual event that seems to offer them a new perspective on each other.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.1 - 9
The Invisible WomanMovie · 2009 · 106m · ComedyA man is left heartbroken when his wife leaves him. He finds solace in an idealized connection with his beautiful neighbor, who seems like everything he's ever wanted. But his perfect love may be nothing more than a figment of his imagination.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 10
Baby on BoardMovie · 2009 · 95m · Comedy, RomanceAngela, a driven businesswoman constantly striving for the perfect image, finds her carefully constructed world disrupted when she unexpectedly becomes pregnant. This news dramatically alters her life and her marriage to Curtis, a divorce attorney.IMDb 4.2TMDB 4.9 - 11
Love at First HiccupMovie · 2009 · 85m · Comedy, RomanceVictor, a clumsy and easily fooled freshman, develops a strong crush on the attractive senior Anya. Unfortunately for him, she is already dating the school's most popular student and is unaware of Victor’s existence. A series of embarrassing encounters make the prospect of a date with Anya seem impossible. However, his endearing awkwardness and a carefully planned strategy to win her over might actually work.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.3 - 12
The Life CoachMovie · 2009 · 92m · ComedyMax Chêne is a successful life coach, working with a wide range of people, from athletes to politicians to CEOs. When his gambling debts spiral out of control and his wife leaves him, he’s offered a job with an unusual client.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.4 - 13
IncognitoMovie · 2009 · 94m · ComedyLucas is a rising singer determined to achieve success in the competitive French pop music world.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.5 - 14
KolpaçinoMovie · 2009 · 98m · Action, ComedyThe lives of several small-time gangsters become connected after a game of chance in an underground casino erupts into a violent gunfight.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.7 - 15
The VillainMovie · 2009 · 86m · ComedyA bank robber, pursued by armed rivals, returns to his childhood neighborhood to find refuge with his mother, Maniette. The area is being bought up by a ruthless property developer, Korazy, who plans to replace the homes with a new banking district. To the robber's dismay, Maniette is leading the community's resistance. Her clever tactics earn his respect, but he responds with deceptive schemes when she tries to inspire him to do the right thing.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 16
Confessions of a ShopaholicMovie · 2009 · 104m · Comedy, RomanceRebecca Bloomwood lives in New York City and loves to shop. She wants to work for her favorite fashion magazine but struggles to find a position. Ironically, she lands a job as an advice columnist for a financial magazine owned by the same company.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.5 - 17
Robin Williams: Weapons of Self DestructionMovie · 2009 · 90m · Comedy, Documentary, TV MovieAcademy Award-winning Robin Williams, a highly acclaimed performer, appears in his fifth exclusive HBO special, filmed live at Washington's Constitution Hall.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.4 - 18
The MisfortunatesMovie · 2009 · 108m · Drama, ComedyThirteen-year-old Gunther Strobbe is raised in an environment of alcohol, neglect, and by a father and uncles who offer little guidance. He is being groomed to follow their path of aimlessness. Will he manage to break free from this predetermined future?IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2 - 19
Changing SidesMovie · 2009 · 93m · ComedySeeking an escape from their monotonous lives after a decade of marriage, Ariane and Hugo decide to swap places. Ariane unexpectedly finds herself running a construction equipment rental company, while Hugo attempts a career as a jewelry salesman. But will a change of scenery truly improve their relationship, or does the grass not always appear greener elsewhere?IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.4 - 20
Balls Out: Gary the Tennis CoachMovie · 2009 · 87m · ComedyIn Danny Leiner's underdog sports comedy, *Balls Out: The Gary Houseman Story*, an overly enthusiastic high school maintenance worker tries to coach a ragtag group of unlikely students to the Nebraska state tennis championship. Seann William Scott of *American Pie* plays the ambitious janitor who is convinced he can lead the team to victory.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.1 - 21
Woochi: The Demon SlayerMovie · 2009 · 136m · Adventure, Action, ComedySet across four centuries of Korean history, this action-adventure follows a powerful artifact and three wizards determined to safeguard it at all costs.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 22
MoliereMovie · 2007 · 115m · Romance, Drama, ComedyMolière, a struggling actor and playwright burdened by debt, finds an unexpected solution when the wealthy Jourdain offers to pay off his debts. In return, Molière will use his talents to help Jourdain win the affection of a widowed marquise, leading to a series of comedic events.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.4 - 23
BandslamMovie · 2009 · 111m · Comedy, Drama, FamilyA newcomer forms a new rock band, and together they pursue their ambitions. They ultimately find themselves competing against top contenders in the year's most significant battle of the bands.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.8 - 24
A Serious ManMovie · 2009 · 106m · Comedy, DramaIn 1967, Larry Gopnik, a physics professor at a peaceful Midwestern university, learns from his wife Judith that she is leaving him for Sy Ableman, one of Larry's colleagues – a man she finds more impressive.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 25
Did You Hear About the Morgans?Movie · 2009 · 103m · Comedy, Drama, RomancePaul and Meryl Morgan, a New York couple seemingly with everything, are facing marital difficulties. Their problems escalate when they witness a murder, putting them in danger. Federal agents relocate them to a quiet town in Wyoming for protection from an assassin. There, their marriage will either fall apart completely or experience a renewed spark.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.4 - 26
Space BuddiesMovie · 2009 · 84m · Comedy, Adventure, FamilyB-Dawg, Mudbud, Budderball, and the rest of the Buddies are back, aiming for the moon! With the help of new friends Spudnick and Gravity, these dogs are preparing for launch. To complete their moon landing and return safely, the canine heroes will need to use all their courage and creativity.IMDb 4.3TMDB 5.9 - 27
MicmacsMovie · 2009 · 104m · Action, Comedy, CrimeBazil, a video store employee, is accidentally shot in the head while standing in the doorway of his workplace. Suddenly homeless and without a job, he finds refuge with a group of unconventional people living in a massive pile of garbage. There, Bazil embarks on a mission to seek revenge against those responsible for making the weapon that injured him.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.6 - 28
Love ExposureMovie · 2008 · 237m · Action, Comedy, DramaYu, a teenage boy, develops feelings for Yoko, a girl he meets while working as an "up-skirt" photographer. His efforts to win her affection are complicated by cross-dressing, a fascination with kung fu and crime, and ongoing guilt stemming from his Catholic faith.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.0 - 29
AdventurelandMovie · 2009 · 107m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceDuring the summer of 1987, a recent college graduate accepts a low-level position at his town's amusement park. He discovers the job unexpectedly prepares him for the challenges of adulthood.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.4 - 30
Lupin the Third vs. Detective ConanMovie · 2009 · 104m · Animation, Action, ComedyFollowing a hunting accident that kills a wealthy woman and her son, Conan Edogawa must investigate the circumstances. At the same time, Lupin the Third seeks the Queen Crown, belonging to the Vesparand royal family. The two iconic figures clash, leading to a confrontation. This is "Lupin the Third vs. Detective Conan: The Movie" (2013).IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9
