Generally humorous films that are intended to amuse possibly by exaggeration or parody
Notable Works
- Americanization of Emily, The - 1964 Oscar-nominated film written by Paddy Chayefsky
- Bananas - 1971 Woody Allen comedy about populist revolutions in Latin America
- Castle, The - 1997 movie about a family fighting for their home against corporate and government interests
- Dr. Strangelove - 1964 Cold War satire film directed by Stanley Kubrick
- Duck Soup - 1933 Marx Brothers comedy about the fictional country of Freedonia
- Election - 1999 movie about high school elections, "overachievers" and ethical and moral choices
- Harry's War - 1981 satire film written and directed by Kieth Merrill and starring Edward Herrmann
- Mouse that Roared, The - 1959 Cold War comedy starring Peter Sellers
- Ninotchka - 1939 romantic comedy starring Greta Garbo
- Quiet Man, The - 1952 Oscar-winning movie starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara
- Sleeper - 1973 science fiction comedy starring Woody Allen and Diane Keaton
- Wag the Dog - 1997 Barry Levinson film about spin doctoring a political scandal
- What About Bob? - 1991 comedy movie about a psychiatrist and his patient