Film Tone: Affectionate

1.

Gilmore Girls

American comedy drama television series

Overview: Gilmore Girls is an American comedy-drama television series, created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel. The show debuted on October 5, 2000, on The WB and became a ...

Release date: 5 October 2000

Genre: Drama, Family, Comedy

Director: Jamie Babbit, Amy Sherman

Cast: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Keiko Agena, Scott Patterson, Yanic Truesdale, Kelly Bishop

Producer: Gavin Polone, Amy Sherman

Writer: Amy Sherman, Daniel Palladino

A drama centering around the relationship between a thirtysomething single mother and her teen daughter living in Stars Hollow, Connecticut.

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Television series about single parent families 17T

Television series about teenagers 1,027T

2000s American college television series 27T

2.

The Goonies

1985 American film by Richard Donner

Overview: The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure comedy film co-produced and directed by Richard Donner from a screenplay by Chris Columbus, based on a story by executive producer Steven Spielberg. In the film ...

Release date: 7 June 1985

Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family, Mystery

Director: Richard Donner

Cast: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman, Kerri Green, Martha Plimpton

Producer: Harvey Bernhard, Richard Donner

Writer: Steven Spielberg, Chris Columbus

In order to save their home from foreclosure, a group of misfits set out to find a pirate's ancient treasure.

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1980s English-language films 1,274T

1985 comedy films 183T

1980s adventure comedy films 56T

3.

Mrs. Doubtfire

1993 American comedy-drama film directed by Chris Columbus

Overview: Mrs. Doubtfire is a 1993 American comedy-drama film directed by Chris Columbus. It was written for the screen by Randi Mayem Singer and Leslie Dixon, based on the 1987 novel Alias Madame Doubtfire by ...

Release date: 24 November 1993

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance

Director: Chris Columbus

Cast: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, Polly Holliday, Lisa Jakub

Producer: Joan Bradshaw, Linda Jones Clough

Writer: Anne Fine, Randi Mayem Singer

After a bitter divorce, an actor disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his children held in custody by his former wife.

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1990s American films 38T

1990s English-language films 3,906T

Films with screenplays by Leslie Dixon 13T

4.

ATL

2006 American comedy-drama film by Chris Robinson

Overview: ATL is a 2006 American comedy-drama film, and the feature film directorial debut of music video director Chris Robinson. The screenplay was written by Tina Gordon Chism from an original story by Antwone ...

Release date: 31 March 2006

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Music, Romance

Director: Chris Robinson

Cast: Greg Andrews, Monica, Brandon Bernard Benton, Adam Boyer, April Clark, Albert Daniels

Producer: Dallas Austin, Timothy M. Bourne

Writer: Tina Gordon Chism, Antwone Fisher

As four friends prepare for life after high school, different challenges bring about turning points in each of their lives. The dramas unfold and resolve ...

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2000s English-language films 4,269T

Films scored by Aaron Zigman 60T

2006 directorial debut films 206T

5.

The Cosby Show

American sitcom

Overview: The Cosby Show is an American television sitcom co-created by and starring Bill Cosby, which aired in Thursday nights for eight seasons on NBC between September 20, 1984, until April 30, 1992. The show ...

Release date: 20 September 1984

Genre: Comedy, Family, Romance

Director: Jay Sandrich, Tony Singletary

Cast: Bill Cosby, Phylicia Rashad, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tempestt Bledsoe, Lisa Bonet

Producer: Marcy Carsey, Tom Werner

Writer: Bill Cosby, Michael Leeson

The goings-on in the life of a successful African American family.

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Television shows set in Brooklyn 16T

Television shows filmed in New York City 216T

1980s American black sitcoms 25T

6.

That '70s Show

American television period sitcom

Overview: That '70s Show is an American television period sitcom that originally aired on Fox from August 23, 1998, to May 18, 2006. The series focuses on the lives of a group of six teenage friends living in f ...

Release date: 23 August 1998

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Director: David Trainer, Terry Hughes

Cast: Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama, Debra Jo Rupp, Kurtwood Smith

Producer: Marcy Carsey, Tom Werner

Writer: Mark Brazill, Bonnie Turner

A comedy revolving around a group of teenage friends, their mishaps, and their coming of age, set in 1970s Wisconsin.

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That '70s Show 6T

Coming-of-age television shows 75T

Television series about teenagers 1,023T

7.

Home Improvement

American television sitcom

Overview: Home Improvement is an American television sitcom starring Tim Allen that aired on ABC from September 17, 1991 to May 25, 1999 with a total of 204 half-hour episodes spanning eight seasons. The series ...

Release date: 17 September 1991

Genre: Comedy, Family

Director: Andy Cadiff, John Pasquin

Cast: Tim Allen, Patricia Richardson, Earl Hindman, Taran Noah Smith, Zachery Ty Bryan, Richard Karn

Producer: Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean

Writer: Carmen Finestra, David McFadzean

The daily trials and tribulations of Tim Taylor, a TV show host raising three mischeivous boys with help from his loyal co-host, loving wife, and eccentric ...

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1990s American sitcoms 407T

Home Improvement (TV series) 9T

Television shows adapted into video games 190T

8.

Everybody Loves Raymond

American TV sitcom (1996–2005)

Overview: Everybody Loves Raymond is an American sitcom television series created by Philip Rosenthal that aired on CBS from September 13, 1996, to May 16, 2005, with a total of 210 episodes spanning over nine ...

Release date: 13 September 1996

Genre: Comedy, Family

Director: Gary Halvorson, Will Mackenzie

Cast: Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Doris Roberts, Peter Boyle, Madylin Sweeten

Producer: David Letterman, Rory Rosegarten

Writer: Ray Romano, Phil Rosenthal

The comical everyday life of a successful sports columnist and his dysfunctional family.

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Television shows set in Long Island 6T

Primetime Emmy Award-winning television series 208T

2000s American sitcoms 240T

9.

To Sir, with Love

1967 British drama film

Overview: To Sir, with Love is a 1967 British drama film that deals with social and racial issues in an inner city school. It stars Sidney Poitier and features Christian Roberts, Judy Geeson, Suzy Kendall and singer ...

Release date: 14 June 1967

Genre: Drama

Director: James Clavell

Cast: Sidney Poitier, Christian Roberts, Judy Geeson, Suzy Kendall, Ann Bell, Geoffrey Bayldon

Producer: James Clavell, John R. Sloan

Writer: E.R. Braithwaite, James Clavell

Idealistic engineer-trainee and his experiences in teaching a group of rambunctious white high school students from the slums of London's East End.

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1960s English-language films 3,111T

British coming-of-age drama films 63T

1960s coming-of-age drama films 21T

10.

The 40-Year-Old Virgin

2005 film by Judd Apatow

Overview: The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a 2005 American sex comedy film directed by Judd Apatow in his directorial debut. The film stars Steve Carell (who co-wrote the film's screenplay with Apatow) as the titular ...

Release date: 11 August 2005

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Director: Judd Apatow

Cast: Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Paul Rudd, Romany Malco, Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks

Producer: Judd Apatow, Steve Carell

Writer: Judd Apatow, Steve Carell

Goaded by his buddies, a nerdy guy who's never "done the deed" only finds the pressure mounting when he meets a single mother.

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Films produced by Clayton Townsend 22T

2000s English-language films 4,274T

Films scored by Lyle Workman 20T

11.

Superbad

2007 film by Greg Mottola

Overview: Superbad is a 2007 American coming-of-age teen comedy film directed by Greg Mottola and produced by Judd Apatow. The film stars Jonah Hill and Michael Cera as Seth and Evan, two teenagers about to graduate ...

Release date: 17 August 2007

Genre: Comedy

Director: Greg Mottola

Cast: Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader, Seth Rogen, Martha MacIsaac

Producer: Judd Apatow, Evan Goldberg

Writer: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg

Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.

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2000s English-language films 4,281T

2000s teen sex comedy films 19T

Films scored by Lyle Workman 20T

12.

Striptease

1996 film by Andrew Bergman

Overview: Striptease is a 1996 American erotic black comedy film written and directed by Andrew Bergman, produced by him and Mike Lobell and starring Demi Moore, Armand Assante, Ving Rhames, Robert Patrick and Burt ...

Release date: 23 June 1996

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller, Drama

Director: Andrew Bergman

Cast: Demi Moore, Burt Reynolds, Armand Assante, Ving Rhames, Robert Patrick, Paul Guilfoyle

Producer: Andrew Bergman, Daneen Lagrone Conroy

Writer: Carl Hiaasen, Andrew Bergman

A stripper and single mother gets dragged into a dangerous situation after a congressman takes a fancy to her.

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Golden Raspberry Award winning films 242T

1990s English-language films 3,955T

1996 comedy films 235T

13.

Sixteen Candles

1984 film by John Hughes

Overview: Sixteen Candles is a 1984 American coming-of-age comedy film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, and Anthony Michael Hall. It was written and directed by John Hughes in his directorial debut ...

Release date: 4 May 1984

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Director: John Hughes

Cast: Molly Ringwald, Justin Henry, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris, Gedde Watanabe, Anthony Michael Hall

Producer: John Hughes, Hilton A. Green

A young girl's "sweet sixteenth" birthday becomes anything but special as she suffers from every embarrassment possible.

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American coming-of-age comedy films 106T

1984 romantic comedy films 30T

1980s coming-of-age comedy films 20T

14.

Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit

1993 American film directed by Bill Duke

Overview: Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit is a 1993 American musical comedy film, directed by Bill Duke, and released by Touchstone Pictures. It is the sequel to the 1992 film Sister Act, and is loosely based on ...

Release date: 10 December 1993

Genre: Comedy, Music, Family

Director: Bill Duke

Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Barnard Hughes, Mary Wickes, James Coburn, Michael Jeter

Producer: Mario Iscovich, Laurence Mark

Writer: James Orr, Jim Cruickshank

Showgirl Deloris Van Cartier returns as Sister Mary Clarence to teach music to a group of Catholic students whose run-down school is slated for closure ...

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Films with screenplays by James Orr (filmmaker) 9T

1993 children's films 16T

1990s American films 4,832T

15.

Pretty Woman

1990 romantic movie directed by Garry Marshall

Overview: Pretty Woman is a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall, from a screenplay by J. F. Lawton. The film stars Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, and features Héctor Elizondo, Ralph Bellamy ...

Release date: 23 March 1990

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Director: Garry Marshall

Cast: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Ralph Bellamy, Jason Alexander, Laura San Giacomo, Alex Hyde-White

Producer: Gary W. Goldstein, Arnon Milchan

Writer: J.F. Lawton

A man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events, and hires a beautiful prostitute he meets... only to fall in love.

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Films produced by Arnon Milchan 76T

1990s English-language films 3,880T

Films about the upper class 57T

16.

Next Friday

2000 film directed by Steve Carr

Overview: Next Friday is a 2000 American stoner comedy film and the sequel to the 1995 film Friday. This is the first film to be produced by producer Ice Cube's film production company Cubevision. It was directed ...

Release date: 11 January 2000

Genre: Comedy

Director: Steve Carr

Cast: Ice Cube, Mike Epps, Justin Pierce, John Witherspoon, Don 'D.C.' Curry, Jacob Vargas

Producer: Matt Alvarez, Douglas Curtis

Writer: Ice Cube, DJ Pooh

A streetwise man flees South Central Los Angeles, heading to the suburbs and his lottery-winner uncle and cousin, to avoid a neighborhood thug with a grudge ...

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2000s English-language films 4,358T

2000 comedy films 285T

2000 directorial debut films 134T

17.

Mamma Mia!

2008 American romantic comedy musical movie directed by Phyllida Lloyd

Overview: Mamma Mia! (promoted as Mamma Mia! The Movie) is a 2008 romantic comedy film containing music directed by Phyllida Lloyd and written by Catherine Johnson based on her book of the 1999 theatre show of the ...

Release date: 30 June 2008

Genre: Comedy, Musical, Romance, Music

Director: Phyllida Lloyd

Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Stellan Skarsgård, Pierce Brosnan, Nancy Baldwin, Colin Firth, Heather Emmanuel

Producer: Benny Andersson, Judy Craymer

Writer: Catherine Johnson

The story of a bride-to-be trying to find her real father told using hit songs by the popular 1970s group ABBA.

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2000s British films 1,452T

2000s American films 7,136T

2000s Greek-language films 40T

18.

Jerry Maguire

1996 sports film by Cameron Crowe

Overview: Jerry Maguire is a 1996 American romantic comedy-drama sports film written, produced, and directed by Cameron Crowe, and stars Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Renée Zellweger. Produced in part by long ...

Release date: 6 December 1996

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sport

Director: Cameron Crowe

Cast: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger, Kelly Preston, Jerry O'Connell, Jay Mohr

Producer: James L. Brooks, Cameron Crowe

Writer: Cameron Crowe

When a sports agent has a moral epiphany and is fired for expressing it, he decides to put his new philosophy to the test as an independent agent with ...

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1990s English-language films 2,203T

Films about mother–son relationships 142T

American sports comedy-drama films 69T

19.

It's a Wonderful Life

1946 film directed by Frank Capra

Overview: It's a Wonderful Life is a 1946 American Christmas family fantasy drama film produced and directed by Frank Capra, based on the short story and booklet The Greatest Gift, which Philip Van Doren Stern ...

Release date: 20 December 1946

Genre: Drama, Family, Fantasy, Romance

Director: Frank Capra

Cast: James Stewart, Donna Reed, Lionel Barrymore, Thomas Mitchell, Henry Travers, Beulah Bondi

Producer: Frank Capra

Writer: Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett

An angel is sent from Heaven to help a desperately frustrated businessman by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

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Existentialist films 66T

1940s English-language films 3,645T

1940s fantasy drama films 12T

20.

Freaky Friday

2003 film

Overview: Freaky Friday is a 2003 American fantasy-comedy film directed by Mark Waters and written by Heather Hach and Leslie Dixon, based on Mary Rodgers' 1972 novel of the same name. It stars Jamie Lee Curtis ...