This year’s Independence Day comes at a time where so much about the foundation of this country is being questioned and people are urging the government to rectify wrongs, both nationally and locally. With the coronavirus still at large, it’s safe to say celebrations this year will be different from years past. Though the country is attempting to open back up, progress is waning as cases continue to rise in certain states.
For those who are opting to stay indoors this weekend, we have compiled a list of movies to get your mind off things. While there’s a host of action, drama and thrillers out there, what better way to take the edge off than with some old-timey comedies.
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There’s Something About Mary (1998)
“A man gets a chance to meet up with his dream girl from high school, even though his date with her back then was a complete disaster.”
Charade (1963)
“Romance and suspense ensue in Paris as a woman is pursued by several men who want a fortune her murdered husband had stolen. Whom can she trust?”
Submarine (2010)
“15-year-old Oliver Tate has two objectives: To lose his virginity before his next birthday, and to extinguish the flame between his mother and an ex-lover who has resurfaced in her life.”
August: Osage County (2013)
“A look at the lives of the strong-willed women of the Weston family, whose paths have diverged until a family crisis brings them back to the Oklahoma house they grew up in, and to the dysfunctional woman who raised them.”
His Girl Friday (1940)
“A newspaper editor uses every trick in the book to keep his ace reporter ex-wife from remarrying.”
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Rescue From Gilligan’s Island (1978)
“When a decaying Russian satellite crashes on the island, the castaways are rescued, but struggle to readjust to civilization, as spies give chase.”
Scary Movie (2000)
“In a sleepy small town, a masked serial killer hunts a group of friends, picking them off in increasingly gruesome and hilarious ways.”
Down to Earth (2001)
“A struggling comic, who knows what it’s like to die on stage, takes an unexpected turn straight to heaven, but is certain there’s been a mistake.”
Catch Me If You Can (2002)
“A seasoned FBI agent is always one step behind a teenage serial forger who stole millions while posing as a pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer.”
Disaster Movie (2008)
“Lampooning blockbuster movies and pop culture icons along the way, a beautiful group of 20-somethings make their way through every natural disaster.”
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Bob the Butler (2005)
“Tom Green stars as a bumbling buffoon, who lands at Butling after working his way through all other ‘A’ and ‘B’ jobs.”
World’s Greatest Dad (2009)
“Robin Williams stars as Lance Clayton, a man who has learned to settle. He dreamed of being a rich and famous writer, but has only managed to make it as a high school poetry teacher. His only son Kyle (Daryl Sabara) is an insufferable jackass who won’t give his father the time of day.”
Stan Helsing (2009)
“A video store clerk learns he is Stan Van Helsing, descendant of the famed monster killer, and must save his town by defeating the six greatest movie monsters of all time.”
The Pink Panther (2006)
“Bumbling Inspector Clouseau must solve the murder of a famous soccer coach and find out who stole the infamous Pink Panther diamond.”
A Little Bit of Heaven (2012)
“An irreverent young woman who uses her humor to prevent matters from getting serious has a life-changing visit with her doctor.”
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And So It Goes (2014)
“A self-absorbed realtor enlists the help of his neighbor when he’s suddenly left in charge of the granddaughter he never knew existed until his estranged son drops her off at his home.”
Dirty 30 (2016)
“On the eve of a woman’s 30th birthday, she agrees to let her two lifelong friends throw her a party. But what’s supposed to be a simple celebration becomes a wild who’s who of past and present, and things quickly spiral out of control.”
The Love Punch (2013)
“Divorcees (Pierce Brosnan, Emma Thompson) enlist the aid of a married couple to get their stolen retirement money back from a corrupt French businessman.”
From Prada to Nada (2011)
“A Latina spin on Jane Austen’s ‘Sense and Sensibility,’ where two spoiled sisters who have been left penniless after their father’s sudden death are forced to move in with their estranged aunt in East Los Angeles.”
Bernie (2011)
“Sunday-school teacher, choir member and creator of spectacular funerals, Bernie is a friend to everyone, including Marjorie Nugent (Shirley MacLaine), a rich but nasty widow whom no one else likes. When Marjorie is found shot to death and stuffed in a freezer, Bernie is charged with the murder, and concerned Carthage citizens immediately spring to his defense.”