When nothing pleases, you need to watch something light, cheerful and encouraging. Take a look at the list of foreign comedy films that are included in 2020. Popular actors starred in many films, which will add even more interest while watching.
Notre Dame
- France, Belgium
- Release date in Russia: January 2, 2020
- Director: Valerie Donzelli
- The film's budget was approximately 3.6 million euros.
Maud was born in the Vosges but now lives in Paris. The girl is an architect by education. She has two children and, despite her discord with her husband, she still continues to indulge all his whims. In addition to this, she tolerates the tantrums of a mentally unstable boss who can cling to every little thing. Suddenly, Maud learns that she has become the winner of a competition in which the main prize is a project to restore the majestic Cathedral of Notre Dame. Now the main character will be able not only to move up the career ladder, but also to restore the French heritage.
Glam bosses (Like a Boss)
- USA
- World premiere: January 9, 2020
- Director: Miguel Arteta
- The slogan of the film is "The world of beauty will soon become ugly."
Two close but very dissimilar friends Mia and Mel create their own beauty company, but they cannot compete with the sharks of this business. The girls worked hard, dreamed of luxury and wealth, but in the end they ended up at a broken trough. They are offered financial help by the rich and grasping "titanium of the industry" - Claire Kuhn. At the same time, she begins to dictate her own rules to Mel and Mia, one of which is “business and friendship are incompatible”.
Bad Boys for Life
- USA, Mexico
- Premiere in Russia: January 23, 2020
- Director: Adil El Arbi, Bilal Falla
- The slogan of the picture is “We light together. Together under the bullets. "
Details about the film
Miami detectives Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowry had a long fight and went their separate ways. Marcus retired and now works as a private investigator. At this time, Mike cannot work with a new partner in any way, is going through a midlife crisis and even thinking about a wedding. Sooner or later, the former partners will have to unite again to escape the pursuit of an Albanian mercenary avenger who wants to arrange a bloody feast. This time, the heroes will have to anneal in full!
Lost in Russia (Jiong ma)
- China
- Worldwide release: January 25, 2020
- Director: Xu Zheng
- Actor and director Xu Zheng starred in Ash is the Purest White (2018).
Xu Ivan is a businessman from Beijing who has faced a lot of problems. Not only is he in the process of divorce, but he also learns another shocking news: his wife went to New York to conclude a deal to sell their joint business. The main character decided at all costs to interfere with his wife. But at the airport he remembers that he left his passport with his mother, and she was just leaving by train to Moscow to perform. Ivan will have to spend six hated days and nights in the compartment of the carriage next to his overly caring mother, who does not yet know about the impending divorce of her son. All the way, she tells him that it's time to have children, and Ivan humbly endures when this horror finally ends ...
Downhill
- USA
- World premiere: January 26, 2020
- Director: Nat Faxon, Jim Rash
- Downhill is a remake of the 2014 Scandinavian dramatic comedy Force Majeure.
Details about the film
A happy married couple - Pete and Billy come with their children to a ski resort in the Alps. The idyll of luxury rest is broken by a sudden avalanche. Despite the fact that the spouses and their children were safe and sound, Pete's behavior during the emergency turned out to be extremely unpredictable, which caused shock to everyone. It turns out that when danger comes, the most dear people can unpleasantly surprise. From that moment on, the life of the family changed forever. Can Pete regain lost trust?
Tom Dad: Everything is great! (Tom Papa: You’re Doing Great!)
- USA
- World premiere: February 4, 2020
- Director: Gregory Jacobs
- Gregory Jacobs was the producer of Ocean's Twelve.
Life is not perfect, it has never been and never will be. Tom wants you to know that everything is fine! The comedian will remind us to take care of ourselves, embrace who you have become, and appreciate the beauty of life. Each of us has many problems and responsibilities that we take upon ourselves in life: family, work, etc., but Tom believes that everything will be in “chocolate”. On the screen, the viewer will see Tom Pope's stand-up, which was recorded in his native state of New Jersey. We will talk about complexes about appearance, social networks and the old days.
Whistlers (La Gomera)
- France, Germany, Romania
- Release date in Russia: February 20, 2020
- Director: Corneliu Porumboiu
- The film was shown in the competitive program of the 72nd Cannes International Film Festival.
At the center of the story is a corrupt Bucharest policeman named Christie, who falls in love with Gilda, a femme fatale and passionate woman associated with the criminal business. For the sake of his passion, the main character is ready to make any adventure. Following the lady of the heart, he goes to the Canary island of Homer and there he tries to free a Romanian businessman-swindler from prison. To carry out the daring plan, Christie must learn the local whistle language, specially invented by criminals for communication at a distance.
10 Dates (10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up)
- USA
- Release in Russia: February 20, 2020
- Director: Galt Niederhoffer
- The film's budget was $ 5 million.
The plot tells about the mother of two children Abigail, who learns unexpected news for herself: she became pregnant again from a young man named Ben, although she spent only one night with him. The heroine decides to inform the future father of the baby that he will soon become a daddy. How will the guy react to this news? And do the characters have even the slightest chance to build a long and happy relationship?
Greed
- United Kingdom
- Premiere in Russia: February 27, 2020
- Director: Michael Winterbottom
- The slogan of the picture is "The Devil at Retail".
British fashion tycoon arrives on the island of Mykonos. Sir Richard McCready is the owner and founder of the world's largest clothing company. The billionaire has amassed a huge fortune through the use of cheap labor, as well as cunning and not always honest machinations. The man decides to throw a lavish costume party to celebrate his 60th birthday. Close friends, relatives and world celebrities gather for the celebration. Of course, the hero of the day could not do without surprises for the guests.
Guns Akimbo
- UK, New Zealand, Germany
- Russian release: February 27, 2020
- Director: Jason Lee Hounden
- The slogan of the film is "Load".
Details about the film
Miles was an ordinary video game developer, but one day his life completely changed when strangers broke into his house, nailed two pistols and kidnapped his girlfriend. The protagonist is forced to play by the rules of a crazy quest, fighting Nyx - the ruthless and bloodthirsty champion of underground survival games.
My Spy
- USA
- Russian premiere: March 12, 2020
- Director: Peter Segal
- The slogan of the film is “He's a pro. She's a genius. "
The plot of the story revolves around the usual nine-year-old schoolgirl Sophie, who has her own set of problems: clingy classmates, parents who do not pay any attention to her, and weird teachers. On the other side is the tough CIA agent JJ, who fails the last mission, destroying enemies instead of interrogating them. The management gives the man one last chance, but Sophie is in her hands next to the camera and ruins all the plans of the special agent. The heroes made a contract: the girl does not tell anyone anything, and in return JJ must teach her cunning spy tricks. He tells how you can deceive a lie detector, and also tries to save your favorite aquarium fish from a capable student ...
Legally Blonde 3
- USA
- Worldwide release: March 14, 2020
- Director: Jamie Suk
- The second part of the film was released in 2003.
Details about the film
Legally Blonde 3 is an upcoming movie starring Reese Witherspoon. Glamorous and charming blonde Elle Woods is back on the big screens! The girl successfully combines spontaneity and naivety with a lawyer's flair and non-standard professionalism. During the two previous films, the heroine tried to prove that a doll's appearance, fashionable clothes and blond hair are not an obstacle to great intelligence. This time, her case will be about the empowerment of women.
Resistance
- USA, France, Germany, UK
- World premiere: March 27, 2020
- Director: Honatan Yakubovich
- Marcel Marceau was awarded the Legion of Honor for his work in the French Resistance.
Details about the film
The plot is based on the story of the legendary French actor Marcel Marceau, who, together with his brothers during the Second World War, entered the ranks of the French Resistance. Having lost his father and most of his relatives in the Auschwitz death camp, Marseille is doing everything to resist the German invaders and save tens of thousands of Jewish children. In this he is helped by his brilliant comedic talent and the art of pantomime.
Peter Rabbit 2
- USA, Australia, India
- Release date in Russia: April 2, 2020
- Director: Will Gluck
- Slogan - "And the whole garden is not enough."
The cutest, dexterous and mischievous rabbit Peter will amaze you with his charm again! Thomas, Beatrice and the rabbits will finally be able to take a break from the hustle and bustle of megacities. "Fluffy charms" begin a calm and quiet life outside the city. But Peter does not like this idea at all, because his adventurous soul requires adventure and wild emotions! He goes on a small but exciting journey - to the place where his antics will definitely be appreciated. A friendly family cannot live peacefully without Peter, therefore, risking their life, they follow him to return the prankster home. The fluffy fugitive and rogue will have to decide what is most important to him: family or endless walks in the fresh air?
#here (# jesuislà)
- France, Belgium
- Release date in Russia: April 2, 2020
- Director: Eric Lartigo
- Actor Alain Chabat starred in the film Science of Sleep (2006).
Stefan is an outstanding French chef who met the cute Korean artist Su on the Internet. The stormy correspondence intoxicates the mind and the man's heart in love, and he decides to go to Seoul, but upon the hero's arrival, unpleasant news awaits - the girl did not meet him at the airport. Stephen enchants everyone with his charm and becomes an Internet sensation, the famous "French lover". But who knows what awaits him outside the airport doors?
Good Doctor (Docteur?)
- France
- Russian premiere: April 11, 2020
- Director: Tristan Seguela
- The slogan of the picture is "And they will cure you."
The Good Doctor (2020) is one of the most anticipated foreign comedy films on the list. Serge is a Parisian doctor who was the only one on duty at his site on Christmas Eve. The telephone receiver is torn from calls, and here, as luck would have it, and the health of the protagonist leaves much to be desired. In order not to leave patients unattended and to protect himself from dismissal, the doctor sends a young food delivery man instead of himself to the patients, to whom he gives instructions on remote communication.
Schemers
- United Kingdom
- Premiere in Russia: April 16, 2020
- Director: Dave McLean
- The Scammers won the Audience Award at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
The film is set in the early 1980s. A young and promising footballer, Davey abandons his dreams of a sports career with a serious leg injury. It's good that in addition to sports, there is music in the world - the guy decides to organize the arrival of the main stars of British heavy metal, the Iron Maiden group, to his city. This is much more interesting than working all his life at a factory for a pittance, and the young man does not have great opportunities now. To bring his idea to life, Davey needs start-up capital, and he turns to local crime bosses for money ...
Emma (Emma.)
- United Kingdom
- Release in Russia: April 16, 2020
- Director: Autumn DeWilde
- The slogan of the tape is "Charming, witty, provided."
Emma Woodhouse is the youngest daughter of an English rich man who lives with her father in the village. The girl is young, beautiful, charming and confident that she will never marry. But she arranges marriages for her acquaintances with great pleasure and excitement. But life once presents her with an unexpected surprise. The main character tries to contribute to the happiness of her friend Harriet and marries her with the vicar Elton, but he falls in love with Emma herself ... How will the girl behave?
The Personal History of David Copperfield
- USA, UK
- Russian release: May 7, 2020
- Director: Armando Iannucci
- The premiere of the film took place at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, where it caused a storm of stormy emotions.
Details about the film
The amazing story of David Copperfield began in London, boiling with events, where huge money, fashionable districts and entrepreneurs of all stripes are mixed. After going through the harsh school of life, after a series of failures, mistakes and disappointments, David finally finds his love and true calling. Copperfield is a living symbol of an era in which one wants to return again and again.
Where is my jaw, dude (War with Grandpa)
- USA
- Release in Russia: May 7, 2020
- Director: Tim Hill
- "Where's My Jaw Dude" is the third collaboration between Robert De Niro and Christopher Walken.
Details about the film
"Where's My Jaw Dude" is an anticipated film that many want to watch. Peter cannot restrain his emotions from happiness - his beloved grandfather is finally moving into their house. But the joy of the young hero instantly vanishes when it turns out that grandpa will occupy his room, and Peter will have to move to a scary and gloomy attic. And although the boy is madly in love with his grandfather, he does not intend to part with his cozy room. The guy has no choice but to declare war. Wanting to drive out an elderly relative, Peter launches a whole campaign of pranks, but the sedentary old man turns out to be much more inventive than one might think.
Baby teeth (Babyteeth)
- Australia
- Release date in Russia: May 14, 2020
- Director: Shannon Murphy
- “Milk Teeth” is the winner of the Venice Film Festival 2019.
A married couple, Henry and Anna, have their worst parental nightmare - their terminally ill teenage daughter, Milla, falls madly in love with an unlucky drug addict from Moses Street. The girl is tired of the excessive care of her mother and father, and a bright feeling adds to her new strength and desire to live and not exist. Using her own example, Milla shows everyone around her - Moses, her parents, a friend from the music class, and even a pregnant neighbor - how to live as if you have nothing to lose.
Not all houses (10 jours sans maman)
- France
- Russian premiere: May 21, 2020
- Director: Loduvik Bernard
- Actor Frank Dubosque starred in the series Highlander (1992 - 1998).
Antoine, a successful HR director, goes missing every day. His wife decides to take a break from family worries and go on an exciting journey, leaving the house and four children for her caring husband. The man is left alone with his offspring, now he is forced to solve household problems alone and monitor each child so that no one does anything. 10 days without a beloved mom run the risk of unpredictable and disastrous consequences.
Irresistible
- USA
- Premiere in Russia: May 29, 2020
- Director: John Stewart
- This is the second feature film directed by John Stewart.
Details about the film
The story centers on a Democrat political consultant helping a retired Marine Colonel run for mayor in a small Wisconsin town. All would be fine, but the inhabitants of the tiny province adhere to the right-wing views and are quite aggressive ...
Dream Girl (I Met a Girl)
- Australia
- Release date in Russia: June 11, 2020
- Director: Luc Yves
- Actor Brenton Tates starred in the film Maleficent (2014).
The film will tell about a young Australian musician with signs of schizophrenia. The main character falls in love with a mysterious stranger, who, perhaps, is completely a figment of his imagination. When the dream girl suddenly disappears, the guy goes in search of her across Australia. His worried brother follows him to save him from a possible threat.
Protagonist (Free Guy)
- USA
- Release date in Russia: July 2, 2020
- Director: Sean Levy
- The slogan of the picture is “The world needs a hero. They have a boyfriend. "
Details about the film
The plot revolves around an inconspicuous bank employee who leads the most ordinary and boring life. Suddenly, the man discovers that he is a minor character in a rather brutal but addictive video game where players can do whatever they want. With the help of his avatar, the freed hero tries to save this world from final destruction.
Bill & Ted Face the Music
- USA
- Release date in Russia: August 20, 2020
- Director: Dean Parisot
- Billy and Ted is the first film to feature George Carlin as a non-stand-up comic, as Rufus passed away from heart failure.
Details about the film
Old friends Billy and Ted learned at school that they would become famous rock musicians, and thanks to their creativity, a bright future would come in the world. A lot of time has passed since then, the heroes have turned into unlucky middle-aged dads, but they have not been able to write a great hit. In addition, their marriages are falling apart at the seams, and their own children are angry with them. Soon, a mysterious alien from the future arrives, reminding that if Billy and Ted don't write their hit, then the whole world will be in great danger. Seriously concerned, the friends travel back in time to find inspiration and save humanity from disaster.
The King of Staten Island
- USA
- Premiere in Russia: September 17, 2020
- Director: Judd Apatow
- Actress Marisa Tomei played in the film "Lincoln for a Lawyer" (2011).
Scott is a young stand-up comedian who suffered a developmental delay as a child after learning of his father's death during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack. As an adult, the guy did not receive an education and stayed to live with his mother on Staten Island. The main character is not interested in anything, and in his free time he is not averse to smoke weed with his gouging friends. So day after day pass, but one day a serious change occurs in his family - his mother starts a love affair with another firefighter. Naturally, Scott does not like this, and the young man begins to act.
Hot Hottie (Jolt)
- USA
- World premiere: 12 November 2020
- Director: Tanya Wexler
- Actress Kate Beckinsale starred in Underworld (2003).
Details about the film
Lindy has an unusual job for a girl - she's a bouncer. The heroine has one feature: she is poorly able to manage her own anger and is always ready to beat someone in a fit of rage. As a self-control, the girl wears a vest that shocks the owner if her anger level exceeds a certain level. Once in Linda's life, everything turns abruptly. Having learned about the death of her lover, the girl decides to give up self-control and avenge his death. The main character opens a bloody hunt for the killer, while police officers pursue her as the main suspect ...
Happiest Season
- USA
- World release: November 19, 2020
- Director: Clea DuVall
- Clea DuVall released her fourth work as a director.
Details about the film
"The Happiest Season" is an anticipated film that will be released towards the end of 2020. The main character dreams of a wedding with her beloved girl and decides to propose to her during the annual holiday party at her parents' house. However, later it turns out that she had not yet had time to tell her conservative “ancestors” about her sexual orientation.
Coming 2 America
- USA
- Premiere in Russia: December 17, 2020
- Director: Craig Brewer
- Trip to America 2 is the sequel to the 1988 cult comedy.
Details about the film
More than thirty years have passed since the rich African prince Akim came incognito to New York in search of true love and, under the guise of an ordinary janitor, won the heart of the beautiful Lisa. Now the African king is forced to make another trip to America, learning that somewhere overseas, his son lives - the future heir to the throne of Zamunda.
Family without borders (Le sens de la famille)
- France
- Release date in Russia: December 2020
- Director: Jean-Patrick Benes
- Jean-Patrick Benes has released his sixth work as a director.
The plot of the film tells about the dysfunctional French Morel family with three children of different ages, who drive their parents crazy. Fear, shout and call for help! In this wild family, everyone changed places, including grandmother.
The Kissing Booth 2
- USA, UK
- Release date: 2020
- Director: Vince Marcello
- The first part of the film became one of the most watched in America and abroad.
Details about the film
In the first part, the sweet girl El, who has not yet known love and kisses, is fighting against the attraction to her best friend's brother. Almost everyone considers Noah impudent and windy, because the guy has already broken more than one woman's heart. In the sequel, the events will take place at Harvard, where Noah entered after graduation. The girl managed to tame the emotional and ardent Noah, but now there is a great distance between them. In addition, rumors began to circulate that the young man had a girlfriend. Will the heroes manage to keep warm feelings? A tough question, given the fact that the heroine is now being swept by a cute guy named Levi ...
Artificial intelligence (Superintelligence)
- USA
- Premiere: 2020
- Director: Ben Falcone
- Writer Steve Mallory starred in Catch the Fat If You Can (2013).
Details about the film
Carol Peter is a former corporate executive. This is a serious, but not too happy and free middle-aged woman who randomly becomes the object of observation for the omnipotent artificial intelligence. Depending on the behavior of the main character, the computer mind decides whether to leave imperfect humans alone or to wipe them off the face of the Earth.
Marry Me
- USA
- World release date: 2020
- Director: Kat Koiro
- Previously, actors Owen Wilson and Jennifer Lopez starred together in the film "Anaconda" (1997).
Details about the film
Kat Valdez is a global pop star who finds out on the eve of her wedding that her fiance is cheating on her with her assistant. In complete confusion, right during the performance, she promises to marry the first man she comes across from the crowd. As a result, her husband turns out to be a modest and quiet math teacher named Charlie. The heroes begin a difficult family life.
Love. Wedding. Repeat (Love. Wedding. Repeat)
- United Kingdom
- World release date: 2020
- Director: Dean Craig
- Dean Craig released his first feature-length work.
Viewers will be shown three alternative versions of the same wedding. Jack is determined to do everything to ensure that his little sister has a perfect day. At the same time, a huge number of problems fall on him. An ex-girlfriend pounces on him, and some strange type always comes. The man himself is in love with Dina, and if everything goes well, then he too will find his happiness.
Rifkin's Festival
- USA, Spain
- World release: 2020
- Director: Woody Allen
- Actor Louis Garrel starred in All Love Songs (2007).
Details about the film
A middle-aged American couple attends the San Sebastian International Film Festival. The heroes succumb to the amazing spirit of romance reigning here: the wife begins a whirlwind romance with a French director, and her husband falls in love with a charming Spanish woman. How will their love affairs end?
On the Rocks
- USA
- World premiere: 2020
- Director: Sofia Coppola
- This is Sofia Coppola's seventh feature film.
Details about the film
On the Edge (2020) is one of the most anticipated foreign comedy films on the list. The plot of the film tells about a young mother who decided to restore a warm relationship with her father, a convinced bachelor and playboy. Together, the heroes go on an unrestrained spree in New York.