| Canadian Bacon (1995) | 5.9 | |
| Jim Jefferies: Bare (2014) | 8.0 | |
| Veep (2012) | 8.4 | |
| Panchayat (2020) | 9.0 | |
| The Regime (2024) | 6.0 |
Political comedy movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant political comedy movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out political comedy, satirical, humorous, captivating, feel good and semi serious films and TV shows about / with satire, politics, political satire, corruption, social commentary, political intrigue, irreverent, social satire, president and politician plots mostly in Comedy, Drama and Adventure genres shot in USA, UK, Canada and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as political comedy: Idiocracy (2006), Servant Of The People 2 (2016), The Death of Stalin (2017), Bob Roberts (1992), Veep (2012), Canadian Bacon (1995), The Regime (2024), The Distinguished Gentleman (1992), Dr. Mekam (2018), Ambassadors (2013).
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Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
To test its top-secret Human Hibernation Project, the Pentagon picks the most average Americans it can find - an Army private and a prostitute - and sends them to the year 2505 after a series of freak events. But when they arrive, they find a ...
Style:
futuristic, thought provoking, satirical, funny, absurd ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
dystopian future, time travel, distopia, stupidity, social satire, satire, dystopia, absurdism, social decay, dimwit, hibernation, dark humor ...
Time:
future, year 2006, year 2005, distant future, y2k ...
Place:
texas, usa, washington d.c.
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Ukraine
Duration: 100 min.
Story:
President Vasily Goloborodko is in power for almost half a year. The economic situation in the country had deteriorated: prices are rising and the national currency has depreciated. People's confidence in the President is rapidly falling. To ...
Style:
humorous, social, captivating, satirical, dramatic ...
Plot:
corruption, government corruption, president, politics, parent child relationship, loneliness, mentor, love triangle, rivalry, society, dishonesty, destiny ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
ukraine, eastern europe
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, History
Country: France, UK, Belgium, Canada
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
When tyrannical dictator Joseph Stalin dies in 1953, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. Among the contenders are the dweebish Georgy Malenkov, the wily Nikita Khrushchev and Lavrenti Beria ...
Style:
black comedy, satirical, sexy, dark comedy, political ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
dictator, political satire, satire, power struggle, repression, communism, politics, totalitarian regime, death, chaos, funeral, nkvd ...
Time:
1950s, year 1953, 2010s, 90s, year 2017 ...
Place:
soviet union, russia, ussr, moscow russia, siberia
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
Mock documentary about an upstart candidate for the U.S. Senate written and directed by actor Tim Robbins. Bob Roberts is a folksinger with a difference: He offers tunes that protest welfare chiselers, liberal whining, and the like. As the ...
Style:
mockumentary, political, witty, cynical, satirical ...
Plot:
political satire, election campaign, politics, satire, journalism, political campaign, manipulation, republican, conspiracy, senator, ambition, campaign ...
Time:
year 1992, 90s
Place:
pennsylvania, usa, nicaragua, new york
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71K
Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 30 min.
TV show
Story:
A look into American politics, revolving around former Senator Selina Meyer who finds being Vice President of the United States is nothing like she expected and everything everyone ever warned her about.
Style:
sitcom, humorous, political, clever, not serious ...
Audience:
teens
Plot:
politics, american politics, vice president, female protagonist, political satire, ambitious woman, political scandal, president, mother daughter relationship, female politician, white house, politician ...
Time:
2010s, 21st century
Place:
usa, washington d.c.
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Genre: Action, Comedy
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 91 min.
Story:
Canadian Bacon is the only fictitious film from Director Michael Moore. This comedy is about an American president who decides to go to war to bring the public’s opinion of him up during election time. Canadian Bacon is actor John Candy’s last ...
Style:
humorous, political, satirical, light, talky ...
Audience:
kids
Plot:
satire, president, political satire, conspiracy, politics, cold war, political conspiracy, farce, culture clash, dishonesty, world politics, head of state ...
Time:
20th century, 90s
Place:
canada, washington d.c., usa, iraq, california
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Genre: Drama
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The story of one year within the walls of the palace of a modern European regime as it begins to unravel.
Style:
black comedy, political, psychological, thrilling, captivating ...
Plot:
palace, female protagonist, politics, authoritarianism, palace intrigue, power struggle, corruption, problem, political unrest, political activism, intrigue, political intrigue ...
Place:
central europe, europe
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Genre: Comedy, Crime
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min.
Story:
A Florida con man uses the passing of the long time Congressman from his district who he just happens to share a name with, to get elected to his version of paradise, Congress, where the money flows from lobbyists. But soon he learns the nature of ...
Style:
political, realistic, clever, humorous, parody ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
politics, political corruption, cancer, redemption, lone hero, lobbyist, rise to the top, human spirit, dishonesty, bribery, switching roles, fighting the system ...
Time:
90s, year 1992, 80s
Place:
washington d.c., usa, florida, latin america
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Nigeria
Story:
In this hilarious dramatic comedy, a highly successful diaspora based Nigerian medical Doctor decides to return home and run for the office of the Governor of Anambra state as “a humble stepping stone to becoming the President of Nigeria” but ...
Style:
satirical, humorous, political thriller, political comedy
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, social commentary, corruption, ambition, power struggle, fish out of water, bittersweet, identity crisis
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
The adventures and politics of a British ambassador to a fictitious Asian country called Tajbekistan.
Style:
humorous, feel good, light, captivating, biting ...
Plot:
satire, politics, ambassador, secretary, translator, state affairs, workplace, workplace situations, dictatorship, humour, political humor, tourist ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
middle east
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51K
Genre: Biography, Comedy, Drama, History
Country: USA, Australia, Hong Kong, Switzerland, China
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
Whether you love him or hate him, there is no question that George W. Bush is one of the most controversial public figures in recent memory. W takes viewers through Bush’s eventful life -- his struggles and triumphs, how he found both his wife and ...
Style:
political, sincere, factual, cynical, cult classic ...
Audience:
family friendly
Plot:
politics, president, election, head of state, propaganda, oil, patriotism, biopic, rise to the top, u.s. president, parents and children, american history ...
Time:
80s, 20th century, 90s, 60s, 70s ...
Place:
iraq, middle east, texas, washington d.c., yale university ...
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Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min.
Story:
They used to run the country. Now they're running for their lives! Two on-the-lam former Presidents of the United States. Framed in a scandal by the current President and pursued by armed agents, the two squabbling political foes plunge into a ...
Style:
witty, humorous, political, light, entertaining ...
Plot:
politics, political corruption, assassination, president, satire, lone hero, happy ending, conspiracy theory, betrayal, assassination attempt, buddies, odd couple ...
Time:
90s, year 1996
Place:
washington d.c., usa, west virginia, ohio
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Turkey
Duration: 110 min.
Story:
Peker Mengen wins the post of mayor in a remote town with the promise of a visit by the prime minister and making the town a province. When the people do not forget his promise, Mengen ends up persuading the prime minister to visit the town with his ...
Style:
parody, satirical, captivating, entertaining, light ...
Plot:
mayor, lifestyle, society, country, political intrigue, social relations, social satire, town mayor, city, political unrest, satire, politics ...
Place:
russia, usa, china
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Genre: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min.
Story:
Mike Brady becomes the President of the United States, and names Carol as his V.P..
Style:
parody, not serious, witty, humorous, political ...
Plot:
politics, media, goofy hero, campaign, disorder, fish out of water, family life, head of state, fighting the system, nothing goes right, rise to the top, state affairs ...
Time:
70s, 2000s
Place:
washington d.c.
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Armenia
Duration: 111 min.
Story:
Grigor is an eccentric young man with every prerequisite to become a great journalist, but he avoids responsibility and blames his every problem on others, circumstances and the Government. But everything changes when he wakes up as the President of ...
Style:
absurd, romantic comedy, lighthearted, political comedy, whimsical
Plot:
political satire, satire, bureaucracy, corruption, social satire, self discovery, personal growth, irreverent, redemption, conspiracy, wish fulfillment, dark humor ...
Place:
armenia, georgia, caucasus
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202
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Canada
Duration: 118 min.
Story:
Approached by the Prime Minister of Quebec to rejuvenate the image of his government, Arlette Saint-Amour becomes, overnight, Minister of Culture. She succeeds by her look and her daring in creating a real buzz around Culture.
Style:
satirical, thrilling, political, captivating, semi serious ...
Plot:
ambition, publicity stunt, political satire, female protagonist, politics, satire, escapades, political intrigue, prime minister, culture, political unrest, celebrity culture ...
Place:
canada, montreal
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Finland
Duration: 84 min.
Story:
Uuno Turhapuro becomes the President of Finland. Streets are named after him and honorary companies are arranged for him. He also tries to turn Finland into a kingdom.
Style:
parody, slapstick, lighthearted, absurd, family comedy ...
Plot:
president, political satire, nordic, irreverent, election, farce, politics, kingdom, social satire, national identity, celebrity culture, prime minister ...
Place:
finland
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: India
Duration: 149 min.
Story:
Nograj, a narcissistic crazy politician who exploits a city and its resources. The film is about Nograj's aspirations to becoming the MLA in the upcoming elections and the opposition he faces.
Style:
satirical, black comedy, spoof, parody, political comedy
Audience:
adult
Plot:
corruption, satire, political satire, ambition, social commentary, greed, irreverent, power struggle, campaigning, power hungry, scheming, anti hero ...
Place:
kannada
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
After losing her job on a U.S. Senate campaign, a liberal environmentalist returns to her conservative Texas hometown to regroup. Upon learning her childhood nemesis is running for state legislature, she creates an elaborate scheme to go undercover ...
Style:
satirical, humorous, captivating, funny, entertaining ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, election campaign, political activist, political campaign, political candidate, political humor, political intrigue, politics, political scandal, satire, career, political election ...
Place:
texas
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 65 min.
Story:
Bill Maher will be bringing his stand-up show to screens this summer with when he appears on stage from Tulsa in Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma.
Style:
satirical, funny, entertaining, captivating, humorous ...
Plot:
stand up comedy, satire, stand up comedian, comedian, live performance, american politics, joke, social satire, humour, political satire, public speaking, monologue ...
Place:
oklahoma
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Genre: Comedy
Country: UK
TV show
Story:
The Revolution Will Be Televised is a British television satire show, which was first screened on BBC Three in August 2012. Writing for The Guardian, Sam Wollaston said it's "Sacha Baron Cohen with a bit more substance then, or Mark Steel ...
Style:
semi serious, talky, humorous, witty, clever ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
satire, prank, hypocrisy, silly humor, troublemaker, society, politics, legislation, state affairs, rules and policies, disorder, profanity ...
Time:
21st century
Place:
england
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 74 min.
Story:
With nothing off-limits, David Cross is unapologetic, insightful, and biting in his Netflix original stand-up comedy special, MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN. Filmed live at The Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX, Cross takes aim the current political ...
Style:
humorous, semi serious, satirical, feel good, captivating ...
Plot:
satire, stand up comedian, comedian, live performance, political satire, social commentary, irreverent, american politics, political humor, joke, social satire, social issues ...
Place:
austin texas
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Russia
Duration: 83 min.
Story:
General Ivolgin, forester Kuzmich, and good-natured Lyova now are going into politics.
Style:
witty, humorous, realistic, not serious, feel good ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
political satire, political intrigue, male camaraderie, friendship, election campaign, social commentary, satire, politics, nothing goes right, escapades, misfit partners, disorder ...
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Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Colombia
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
A Colombian snob forays into the uncharted territories of dirty politics and true love while attempting to pass a test to inherit the family business.
Style:
satirical, captivating, disturbing, semi serious, dark comedy ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
irreverent, politics, satire, political intrigue, corruption, social satire, corrupt politician, political unrest, political satire, criminal, ambition, moral ambiguity ...
Time:
21st century
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Genre: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 60 min.
Story:
Wanda Sykes tackles politics, reality TV, racism and the secret she'd take to the grave in this rollicking, no-holds-barred stand-up special.
Style:
semi serious, humorous, funny, entertaining, satirical ...
Plot:
female comedian, stand up comedy, social satire, satire, comedian, live performance, political satire, politics, social commentary, social problems, woman, stand up comedian ...
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Genre: Comedy
Country: India
Duration: 48 min.
TV show
Story:
Topical news comedy show that aims to find comedy in tragedy. The show features interviews, sketches and an examination of systemic issues that the country faces.
Style:
satirical, sketch comedy, captivating, funny, entertaining ...
Plot:
media satire, talk show, political satire, internet, social commentary, social issues, current affairs, satire, joke, humour, talk show host, interview ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
india, mumbai india
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Genre: Comedy
Country: Serbia
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
Bela lađa is a comedy TV series, that is started broadcasting from the end of 2006, on Radio Television of Serbia. The series are in production of Radio-television of Serbia and in executive production of Košutnjak film. Siniša Pavić is ...
Style:
parody, satirical, captivating, semi serious, feel good ...
Plot:
political satire, satire, corrupt politician, corrupt official, humour, political intrigue, politician, political humor, bureaucracy, farce, ambition, social commentary ...
Place:
serbia, balkan, eastern europe, belgrade
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Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Country: Pakistan
Duration: 85 min.
Story:
A lion decides that a new king shall take on the reins of Azad Nagar when he retires. When he retires a donkey is chosen as the king of Azad Nagar.
Style:
satirical, entertaining, funny, humorous, light ...
Audience:
kids, family friendly
Plot:
politics, donkey, abduction, conspiracy, underdog, election, political satire, children, abuse of power, power, animal, talking animal ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 25 min.
TV show
Story:
Four Republican senators share the same D.C. house rental, and face re-election battles, looming indictments, and parties -- all with a sense of humor.
Style:
political, suspenseful, captivating, tense, rough ...
Plot:
politics, political satire, american politics, politician, u.s. senator, senator, satire, senate, danger, mentor, world politics, scandal ...
Place:
washington d.c.
Is relevant?
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 127 min.
Story:
Keisuke Kuroda wakes up in a hospital bed unable to remember who he is. While sneaking out of the hospital, he sees a glimpse of the news and realizes that he is the Prime Minister of Japan. His approval rating was the lowest in the history of ...
Style:
satirical, humorous, captivating, situational comedy, sitcom ...
Plot:
prime minister, political satire, amnesia, satire, politician, amnesiac, memory lapse, memory loss, politics, political candidate, new life, political humor ...
Time:
2010s
Place:
japan, tokyo
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