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Spotlight on... Screwball Comedies

November gloom got you down in the dumps? Dig yourself out of the doldrums with a screwball comedy. Characterized by snappy dialogue, wacky characters, and fast-paced plots, screwballs are one of the most popular comedy genres.

Try a classic or a contemporary from our collection!

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Main » Family fare


Galaxy quest (1999)
The cast of a cult TV space show have to play their parts for real when an alien race needs help.

      
Ghostbusters (1984)
Three unemployed parapsychology professors establish a unique ghost removal service.

      
Gremlins (1984)
A boy inadvertently releases mischievous monsters on a small town.

      
Groundhog day (1993)
In this romantic comedy, a weatherman finds himself living the same bad day over and over.

      
Into the West (1992)
When a rich breeder tries to take a magical horse away from two city kids, their only hope is to escape into the West of Ireland.

      
Jumanji (1995)
Two kids playing a magic board game release a host of dangers that can only be stopped by finishing the game.

      
Lassie come home (1943)
Hard times force a poor family to sell their collie dog, but Lassie sets out on a journey to return to her boy.

      
Little big league (1994)
A 12-year-old boy inherits ownership of the Minnesota Twins from his grandfather.

      
Little women (1933)
As the Civil War rages, the March sisters struggle to grow up without their loving father.

      
Little women (1994)
Four sisters grow up together in Massachusetts during the Civil War.

      
Millions (2004)
A railway heist goes wrong and the money falls into the hands of two boys.

      
Miracle (2004)
The 1980 US Olympic hockey team takes on the seemingly invincible squad from the USSR.

      
Miss Potter (2006)
The author of “Peter Rabbit” searches for love, happiness, and success.

      
My girl (1991)
A motherless girl has problems coping with her father’s new love interest.

      
National Velvet (1944)
A girl wins a horse in a raffle and is determined to train it to win England’s biggest race, the Grand National.

      
Never cry wolf (1983)
A scientist sent to research the “menace” of wolves in the Arctic comes to appreciate their positive natures.

      
Night at the museum (2006)
Animals and exhibits come to life at the Museum of Natural History.

      
October sky (1999)
Based on a true story; a coal miner’s son is inspired to take up rocketry against his father’s wishes.

      
Raise your voice (2004)
A small town girl goes to L.A. to study at a performing arts high school.

      
Remember the Titans (2000)
An African-American coach and his high school team take on their first season as a racially integrated unit.



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