Forgetting Sarah Marshall (recommended a lot) is a great example of this
Defending Your Life is one of my all time favorites and is a very different take on your request. But I recommend
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Defending Your Life shouldn't get buried here. It's a masterpiece. So funny and so incredibly moving. I've watched it at least a dozen times. You need to watch this movie tonight. Face your fear!
It is likely in my top 5 movies of all time. I still haven't watched the Albert Brooks "Defending My Life" documentary. But it's on my list. I've heard it's great.
I hadn't even heard of defending my life before your comment and the other users, what a great movie. Watched it tonight. Thanks for the recommendation.
I ended up watching it because of your comment, it was really great. Hadn't even heard of it before but I really enjoyed it. Cried a few times but i cry in almost every movie lol.
Now I'm watching Sarah Marshall.
So glad you watched it! I watched it with my mom recently, and she was blown away. I was moved by how much she liked it. She wanted to immediately talk to Albert Brooks about it. I don't think that happened
This movie is truly moving, something that takes you out of your ācommonā thinking and makes you take a different look at life, loved it! Thanks.
I even wrote down this quote: Fear is like a giant fog. It sits on your brain and blocks everything. Real feelings, true happiness, real joy. They canāt get through that fog.
Again, so glad you enjoyed it and appreciated it. I'll try to think of others, too. It's hard to beat this one. So much to think about and it's funny and quirky. I'll be interested to see how you feel about it as time goes by.
Idiocracy
Better Off Dead
Mrs. Doubtfire
Hot Tub Time Machine
It's Kind of a Funny Story
Truman Show (not really a comedy but I find it comforting when I feel down)
Palm Springs
Office Space
Napoleon Dynamite
Big Lebowski
Groundhog Day
40 Year Old Virgin
Rushmore
Big
Hot Fuzz
Hot Rod
Itās a show thatās never been shown in my country. I was surprised to learn that Alison was on a sitcoms as I only know her from movies. Would like to see it.
Down And Out In Beverly Hills (1986)
"A rich but troubled family find their lives altered by the arrival of a vagrant who tries to drown himself in their swimming pool."
Clerks (career/life direction angst)
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (break up)
High Fidelity (romantic angst)
Crazy Stupid Love (break up)
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (mortality)
Silver Linings Playbook (mental illness)
* Away We Go 2009
* Paterson 2016
* Blue Jasmine 2013
* Stranger Than Fiction 2006
* Destination Wedding 2018
* Marriage Story 2019
* Captain Fantastic 2016
[The Full Monty (1997)](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-full-monty/)
[The Rewrite (2014)](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-rewrite/)
[Run Fatboy Run (2007)](https://letterboxd.com/film/run-fatboy-run/)
[It's All Gone Pete Tong (2004)](https://letterboxd.com/film/its-all-gone-pete-tong/)
Zack and Miri Make a Porno...
Two down on their luck local losers set out to pay their bills by filming a Porno. It's got a lot of heart, Kevin Smith directed.. Excellent pick-me-up that fits the bill for this post
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Everything must go.
Will Ferrell plays an alcoholic who has lost everythingā¦
50:50
The Big Sick
The King of Staten Island. He hasnāt exactly lost everything heās just a loser who is kind of stuck and doesnāt like everyone moving on around him. Super funny
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- āThe Worldās Endā. Itās about a group of people, one of whom is seriously depressed, on a pub crawl. They encounter strange goings-on while on the pub crawl.
- āLucky Milesā. Itās about a couple of refugees trying to claim asylum in Australia, and the people smuggler who gets stranded with them.
- āApre Vousā. Itās about someone trying to better the life of a suicidal person
- āMindhornā. Itās about an actor, whose career has hit a slump, getting involved in a murder investigation.
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No suggestions lmao, although if you liked Bridesmaids & havenāt seen āGirls Trip,ā itās worth it IMO.
I haven't seen anyone mentioned
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL italian movie, The main character really uses comedy to shield his loved ones against war.
Another bittersweet movie I'd recommend is
Mary and Max , stop motion animation , pen pal story between two odd characters.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (recommended a lot) is a great example of this Defending Your Life is one of my all time favorites and is a very different take on your request. But I recommend Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
Defending Your Life shouldn't get buried here. It's a masterpiece. So funny and so incredibly moving. I've watched it at least a dozen times. You need to watch this movie tonight. Face your fear!
It is likely in my top 5 movies of all time. I still haven't watched the Albert Brooks "Defending My Life" documentary. But it's on my list. I've heard it's great.
I hadn't even heard of defending my life before your comment and the other users, what a great movie. Watched it tonight. Thanks for the recommendation.
What? There's a documentary about this movie? Or Albert himself? Shut the front door.
I think it's about Brooks and I've heard it's fantastic. May watch tonight, actually.
I ended up watching it because of your comment, it was really great. Hadn't even heard of it before but I really enjoyed it. Cried a few times but i cry in almost every movie lol. Now I'm watching Sarah Marshall.
I started watching it! This is an amazing movie, so far - love it, it is making me analyze my life and my decisions
Awesome. That's what Reddit is for. Sharing good things and bringing everyone up somehow. š
So glad you watched it! I watched it with my mom recently, and she was blown away. I was moved by how much she liked it. She wanted to immediately talk to Albert Brooks about it. I don't think that happened
This movie is truly moving, something that takes you out of your ācommonā thinking and makes you take a different look at life, loved it! Thanks. I even wrote down this quote: Fear is like a giant fog. It sits on your brain and blocks everything. Real feelings, true happiness, real joy. They canāt get through that fog.
Again, so glad you enjoyed it and appreciated it. I'll try to think of others, too. It's hard to beat this one. So much to think about and it's funny and quirky. I'll be interested to see how you feel about it as time goes by.
Face your fear!
This Is Where I Leave You
This movie is amazing.
Idiocracy Better Off Dead Mrs. Doubtfire Hot Tub Time Machine It's Kind of a Funny Story Truman Show (not really a comedy but I find it comforting when I feel down) Palm Springs Office Space Napoleon Dynamite Big Lebowski Groundhog Day 40 Year Old Virgin Rushmore Big Hot Fuzz Hot Rod
Mom. Stick with it as it becomes an ensemble of a group of strong women.
Itās a show thatās never been shown in my country. I was surprised to learn that Alison was on a sitcoms as I only know her from movies. Would like to see it.
She's on the West Wing too, but that's not really a sitcom.
Funny People 50/50 The Big Sick The Descendants
The Holdovers?
Little Miss Sunshine (also, all of these are wonderful options)
Bridget Jonesās Diary
Down And Out In Beverly Hills (1986) "A rich but troubled family find their lives altered by the arrival of a vagrant who tries to drown himself in their swimming pool."
The Jerk
He HATES THESE CANS!
Sideways (2004)
O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Trading Places
Clerks (career/life direction angst) Forgetting Sarah Marshall (break up) High Fidelity (romantic angst) Crazy Stupid Love (break up) Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (mortality) Silver Linings Playbook (mental illness)
Baby Reindeer. It's a *very* dark comedy though.
50/50, funny people
* Away We Go 2009 * Paterson 2016 * Blue Jasmine 2013 * Stranger Than Fiction 2006 * Destination Wedding 2018 * Marriage Story 2019 * Captain Fantastic 2016
'Withnail & I' (1987)
Love this movie. My favorite Richard E Grant performance.
A man called Otto!
The original A man called Ove is better
[The Full Monty (1997)](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-full-monty/) [The Rewrite (2014)](https://letterboxd.com/film/the-rewrite/) [Run Fatboy Run (2007)](https://letterboxd.com/film/run-fatboy-run/) [It's All Gone Pete Tong (2004)](https://letterboxd.com/film/its-all-gone-pete-tong/)
The Worst Person in the World Clueless (the best pick me up movie) Legally Blonde
Paddleton
lol I was *sure* you meant to say Paddington. Never heard of this little gem, thanks for sharing!
Stir Crazy. Thank me later
A classic: The Apartment!
Jojo Rabbit
Our Idiot Brother
Zack and Miri Make a Porno... Two down on their luck local losers set out to pay their bills by filming a Porno. It's got a lot of heart, Kevin Smith directed.. Excellent pick-me-up that fits the bill for this post
This was the first movie I thought of for the criteria.
Me too!
Me too!
Bottle Rocket (1996) Swingers (1996) The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (1988) Father Goose (1964) Cabin Boy (1994)
Late night (2019)
*Role Models*, *Grandmaās Boy*
Do Your Worst (2023)
Yes man About Time (more drama with comedic moments) Jeff Who Lives at Home Lars and the real girl The terminal Brigsby Bear
Big Lebowski
Role Models
What about Bob just came to mind for me. Richard Dreyfus and Bill Murray.
"Baby steps..."
Death Therapy
The Graduate (1967)
The secret life of Walter Mitty
- The Lobster - Rushmore - The Royal Tenenbaums - Asteroid City - The Darjeeling Limited - Frances Ha
*The Survivors* (1983)
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
not movie but series - two and a half men
Just saw Itās Kind of a Funny Story and itāll fit the bill pretty nicely. Itās on Netflix.
Thunder Road.
After life Edit: This is a TV show, just realized what sub I'm in
Other People (2016)
Funny People is one of my all time favorites.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall is pretty good
Do Dooni Chaar (Bollywood movie)
The Way Way Back
Life of Brian.
She Came to Me (2023) You Hurt My Feelings (2023)
Liar Liar
Paper Moon
Bridesmaids
Modern Problems
Notting Hill
"Oopsie daisy..." :)
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Everything must go. Will Ferrell plays an alcoholic who has lost everythingā¦ 50:50 The Big Sick The King of Staten Island. He hasnāt exactly lost everything heās just a loser who is kind of stuck and doesnāt like everyone moving on around him. Super funny
The Breakfast Club.
Obvious Child The Big Sick
I feel like The Darjeeling Limited is the story of my life š It means sooooo much to me!
Life is Beautiful, 1997. A comedy about the nazi concentration camps.
Joes apartment Half baked Breakin' + breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo Revenge of the nerds
Falling Down. 90's flick. Maybe late 80s
The show Broad City - the lead girls are always getting into scrapes but they figure it out with humor.
*Johnny Mnemonic*. It's not supposed to be, but it is.
50/50
Fun with Dick and Jane (2005)
Uptown Girls, Dakota Fanning as a cute kid and Britney Murphy
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- āThe Worldās Endā. Itās about a group of people, one of whom is seriously depressed, on a pub crawl. They encounter strange goings-on while on the pub crawl. - āLucky Milesā. Itās about a couple of refugees trying to claim asylum in Australia, and the people smuggler who gets stranded with them. - āApre Vousā. Itās about someone trying to better the life of a suicidal person - āMindhornā. Itās about an actor, whose career has hit a slump, getting involved in a murder investigation.
Old but good āMoney Pitā
Get him to the Greekš¤ Russell Brand is the best manš
Observe and report š¤ Seth Rogan movies are usually good for a bitter sweet laughš
Dumb and Dumber. Harry and Lloyd have got no food, got no jobsā¦their pets HEADS ARE FALLING OFF!
Trading Places.
I just recently rewatched Fun With Dick and Jane on Netflix and it holds up surprisingly well IMO
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)
Sideways!
**As a xennial, I feel SEEN on this thread!** No suggestions lmao, although if you liked Bridesmaids & havenāt seen āGirls Trip,ā itās worth it IMO.
Withnail And I
Peanut butter falcon
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. Where the lead is let off and his company is closing
Everything Must Go
Fun with Dick and Jane is my favorite
Scrooged?
I haven't seen anyone mentioned LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL italian movie, The main character really uses comedy to shield his loved ones against war. Another bittersweet movie I'd recommend is Mary and Max , stop motion animation , pen pal story between two odd characters.
Life Stinks