30 Diverse Comedy Gems from 2011 to Brighten Your Day
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Step into a world of laughter and joy as we unveil the top 30 comedies that took center stage in 2011. From quirky indie hits to blockbuster sensations, this list celebrates the hilarity and genius that these films brought to the big screen. Get ready to reminisce about those moments of uncontrollable laughter and share in the comedy that continues to resonate with audiences today.
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American: The Bill Hicks StoryMovie · 2010 · 102m · Comedy, Documentary"American: The Bill Hicks Story" is a documentary film about the life of comedian Bill Hicks.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4 - 2
NullarborMovie · 2011 · 10m · Animation, ComedyThis is an animated road trip movie following a journey across the expansive, empty Nullarbor Plain in Australia.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.3 - 3
CloudburstMovie · 2011 · 93m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceAfter being placed in a nursing home by her granddaughter, Stella orchestrates an escape to Canada with Dot, intending to marry her. During their journey, they encounter a hitchhiker.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.3 - 4
AnuvahoodMovie · 2011 · 88m · ComedyKenneth, who prefers to be called Kay, starts to see himself as just another aspiring tough guy – perhaps even worse than a loser. After leaving his job at Laimsbury's, Kay decides to become a respected gangster, or fail trying. This unflinching coming-of-age story follows a directionless young man who discovers his own value when confronted with the challenges of city life.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.4 - 5
Jeff Dunham: Controlled ChaosMovie · 2011 · 90m · ComedyJeff Dunham returns with his fourth concert show, featuring entirely new material. Audiences will see all his classic characters: Walter the grumpy retiree, Peanut the energetic and chaotic one, Jose Jalapeño from south of the border, and Achmed the Dead Terrorist. Dunham also introduces two completely new characters who promise to bring their own brand of comedic chaos to the stage.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.6 - 6
WhatsoeverlyMovie · 2011 · 93m · ComedyThe unscrupulous businessman Cetto La Qualunque returns to Italy and enters the political arena to prevent his honest rival, Giovanni De Santis, from becoming mayor.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 7
Don't Go Breaking My HeartMovie · 2011 · 115m · Romance, ComedyThis is a classic love triangle story, where a person is forced to choose between two others. The setting is the architecture offices of Hong Kong, with a focus on the world of design.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 8
The Dirty PictureMovie · 2011 · 144m · Comedy, DramaSeeking fame in the film industry, a young woman leaves her home and quickly gains recognition as a highly sought-after sex symbol.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.2 - 9
Gokuraku sentô: Kyonyû yumomiMovie · 2011 · 60m · ComedyIn a quiet town, Kasuko inherits a public bathhouse from her father. While the bathhouse retains loyal customers from his time, many young and elderly people now visit specifically for Kasuko's large breasts. However, the opening of a nearby sports gym with a spa threatens the bathhouse's future, prompting Kasuko to consider new services to retain her clientele.IMDb 6.1TMDB 4.5 - 10
LuckyMovie · 2011 · 103m · Comedy, RomanceA man with aspirations of becoming a serial killer wins the lottery and decides to pursue his long-standing romantic interest.IMDb 5.3TMDB 4.8 - 11
The Usual Idiots: The MovieMovie · 2011 · 86m · ComedyThis film adapts the beloved Italian sitcom "I Soliti Idioti."IMDb 4.4TMDB 5.1 - 12
The PillMovie · 2011 · 83m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceAfter a one-night stand, Fred fears he may have gotten Mindy pregnant. To ensure she takes both doses of the morning-after pill, he pretends to be romantically interested and stays with her for twelve hours.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.4 - 13
Father's DayMovie · 2011 · 99m · Action, Comedy, HorrorDriven by a desire for brutal revenge against the man who killed his father, Ahab joins forces with John, a young priest, and Twink, a volatile street hustler. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to find and defeat Chris Fuchman, also known as The Father's Day Killer – a legendary figure of terror.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.4 - 14
Eyyvah Eyvah 2Movie · 2011 · 109m · ComedyA clarinetist from a Turkish village in Thrace journeys to see his fiancée, a nurse working in a village near Çanakkale. He hopes to present her with a ring and rekindle their romance.IMDb 6.6TMDB 5.9 - 15
The Salt of LifeMovie · 2011 · 90m · ComedyGianni, sixty and retired but still active, is known for his helpfulness – running errands for his wife, walking the neighbor's dog, and generally assisting those around him. While liked by many, is it genuine affection? Does his wife benefit from his helpfulness, a logical outcome given she continues to work? And is he constantly beholden to his demanding mother? Though liked, Gianni isn’t truly loved. He’s popular with women, but no longer attracts them romantically. This is why, when his lawyer friend Alfonso criticizes him for not having younger women, as is expected of older Italian men, Gianni, grappling with the realities of aging, decides to pursue romance.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0 - 16
PaulMovie · 2011 · 104m · Adventure, Comedy, Science FictionFor sixty years, Paul, a sarcastic alien who travels through space, has been held at a top-secret military base, advising world leaders about his people. Fearing he's become obsolete and facing a grim fate, Paul escapes on a passing RV from Area 51. Luckily, the vehicle contains two people who are likely to help him and provide refuge.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 17
Comedy Central Roast of Charlie SheenMovie · 2011 · 78m · Comedy, Documentary, TV MovieCharlie Sheen is the next celebrity taking the mock-roasting spotlight on Comedy Central's Roast.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.2 - 18
Woman in LoveMovie · 2011 · 108m · ComedyAn actor's career unexpectedly changes when he accepts a role playing a female character in a film.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.9 - 19
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 - 20
FosterMovie · 2011 · 90m · Comedy, Drama, FamilyThe Morrisons, hoping to adopt a child because they can't have children of their own, have their lives disrupted when a seven-year-old boy suddenly appears at their home.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.7 - 21
Louis C.K.: Live at the Beacon TheaterMovie · 2011 · 62m · Comedy, TV MovieFilmed at the 2011 New York Comedy Festival and available for online purchase, this hour-long performance from Louis C.K. follows his 2010 concert film *Hilarious*. He begins by asking audiences to put away their phones and focus on the present moment. Covering topics ranging from returning rental cars to the pitfalls of drug use, his material is insightful, deeply human, and often pushed to absurd extremes.IMDb 8.3TMDB 7.8 - 22
Welcome AboardMovie · 2011 · 95m · ComedyIsabelle, an HR executive at a major cruise line, had an affair with her boss. Before their new ship's maiden voyage, he ended the relationship. Instead of seeking traditional revenge, Isabelle enlists Remy, a charismatic but directionless man with a troubled past, to help her with a scheme aboard the ship. Initially disruptive to the CEO and the Cruise Director, Remy gradually finds purpose and transforms the lives of those around him.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.5 - 23
Night of the DemonsMovie · 2009 · 93m · Horror, Action, ComedyAngela hosts an extravagant Halloween party at the historic Broussard Mansion in New Orleans. When the police shut down the party, Maddie and some friends remain inside. Locked within the mansion grounds, the remaining guests discover a terrifying secret and are hunted by seven brutal, demonic creatures.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.0 - 24
The OrderMovie · 2001 · 89m · Adventure, Action, ComedyRudy, an artifact smuggler, travels to Jerusalem to rescue his kidnapped archaeologist father. There, he finds himself facing deportation from a manipulative police chief. To locate his father and retrieve a sacred scroll, Rudy must evade authorities and a dangerous religious group. With the assistance of a captivating Israeli police officer, Rudy confronts a faction of zealous religious extremists who are determined to ignite a holy war.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.1 - 25
Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. NiceMovie · 2011 · 22m · Animation, Comedy, FamilyWayne and Lanny are back on another mission! As Christmas nears, they must quickly retrieve stolen North Pole technology from a computer-savvy mischievous child. To stop Christmas from being ruined, Wayne enlists the help of Noel, a bombastic member of the Coal Bucket Brigade and his estranged brother, who is also an expert on naughty kids.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.0 - 26
Chicken with PlumsMovie · 2011 · 92m · Comedy, DramaThe celebrated musician Nasser-Ali Khan is devastated when his prized violin is broken. He loses all interest in living, unable to find a replacement. He chooses to stay in bed, expecting to die.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 27
The SitterMovie · 2011 · 81m · ComedyNoah isn't the kind of babysitter who enthusiastically entertains children. He'd rather be doing almost anything else, especially relaxing. While watching the neighbor's child, Noah receives a late-night phone call from his girlfriend in the city. Determined to meet her, he heads into town, but his night quickly escalates when he unexpectedly finds himself pursued by a dangerous drug lord.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.6 - 28
Mr. Popper's PenguinsMovie · 2011 · 94m · Comedy, FamilyTom Popper is a successful businessman who doesn't understand what truly matters until he inherits six penguins, each with a distinct personality. Suddenly, Tom's lively roommates transform his luxurious New York apartment into a chaotic, snowy habitat – and turn his life completely upside down.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 29
We Bought a ZooMovie · 2011 · 124m · Drama, Comedy, FamilyGrief-stricken after losing his wife, Benjamin seeks a fresh start by buying a sprawling estate that includes a zoo. His daughter is thrilled, but his son is less enthusiastic. As Benjamin works to renovate the zoo alongside the head keeper and the staff, the facility quickly faces financial difficulties.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 30
Midnight in ParisMovie · 2011 · 94m · Fantasy, Comedy, RomanceDuring a trip to Paris with his fiancée's family, a sentimental screenwriter unexpectedly begins time-traveling to the 1920s each night at midnight.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.5
