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A Life Less Ordinary
A Life Less Ordinary is a 1997 British romantic black comedy by Danny Boyle, in which Ewan McGregor kidnaps Cameron Diaz and angels push them into love.
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate is a 1996 American romantic comedy-thriller, Martin Lawrence's directorial debut, starring him as a womanizing Los Angeles club promoter.
Airbag (1997 film)
Airbag (1997) is a Spanish black-comedy road movie by Juanma Bajo Ulloa, written with Karra Elejalde and Fernando Guillen Cuervo, about three friends recovering a lost engagement ring; it was Spain's top-grossing film of 1997 and won two Goya Awards.
Art Museum by the Zoo (미술관 옆 동물원)
Art Museum by the Zoo (미술관 옆 동물원) is Lee Jeong-hyang's 1998 South Korean romantic comedy debut, 108 minutes, starring Shim Eun-ha and Lee Sung-jae as cohabiting strangers who co-write a screenplay; 413,216 admissions and multiple 1999 awards.
Black Cat, White Cat
Black Cat, White Cat (Crna mačka, beli mačor) is Emir Kusturica's 1998 Romani comedy set on the Danube, winner of the Venice Silver Lion for Best Director and his follow-up to Underground.
Black Sheep (1996 film)
Black Sheep is a 1996 American buddy comedy directed by Penelope Spheeris, starring Chris Farley and David Spade in their second film after Tommy Boy; it opened at number one.
Bulworth
Bulworth (1998) is Warren Beatty's political satire for 20th Century Fox, starring Beatty as Senator Jay Bulworth, who orders his own assassination and raps blunt truths; co-written with Jeremy Pikser, grossing $29.2 million worldwide.
Canadian Bacon
Canadian Bacon is a 1995 political satire comedy, Michael Moore's only non-documentary film, starring John Candy, Alan Alda, Rhea Perlman, Kevin Pollak, and Rip Torn, about a U.S. president starting a fake cold war with Canada; it flopped but is seen as prescient. Also a term for back bacon.
Celebrity (1998 film)
Celebrity (1998) is a Woody Allen comedy-drama, his 28th film as director, starring Kenneth Branagh, Judy Davis, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Shot in black and white by Sven Nykvist, released November 20, 1998 by Miramax, grossing $5,078,660 domestically.
Comrades: Almost a Love Story (甜蜜蜜)
Comrades: Almost a Love Story (甜蜜蜜) is a 1996 Hong Kong romantic drama by Peter Chan, written by Ivy Ho, starring Leon Lai and Maggie Cheung as mainland migrants in Hong Kong and New York; it won nine Hong Kong Film Awards.
Deconstructing Harry
Deconstructing Harry is a 1997 American comedy-drama written and directed by and starring Woody Allen, about a novelist whose fiction alienates everyone in his life.
Dirty Work (1998 film)
Dirty Work (1998) is a Bob Saget-directed MGM comedy starring and co-written by Norm Macdonald with Artie Lange, about a revenge-for-hire business; it flopped ($10M gross on $13M budget) but became a cult classic, restored in 2025 with the long-lost Dirtier Cut.
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
1996 American parody comedy directed by Paris Barclay, written by and starring Shawn and Marlon Wayans with Phil Beauman, spoofing 1990s hood films such as Boyz n the Hood, Juice, South Central, and Menace II Society.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (film)
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) is Terry Gilliam's film adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson's 1971 gonzo book, starring Johnny Depp as Raoul Duke and Benicio del Toro as Dr. Gonzo, released by Universal with a disputed four-writer screenplay credit.
Flirting with Disaster (film)
Flirting with Disaster is David O. Russell's 1996 screwball comedy starring Ben Stiller, Patricia Arquette, and Téa Leoni, in which a new father searches for his birth parents; Cannes premiere, 88% Tomatometer, $14.8M US gross.
For Richer or Poorer
For Richer or Poorer is a 1997 American romantic comedy directed by Bryan Spicer, starring Tim Allen and Kirstie Alley as wealthy New Yorkers hiding from the IRS among the Amish.
Forbidden City Cop (大内密探零零发)
Forbidden City Cop (大內密探零零發, aka 鹿鼎大帝) is a 1996 Hong Kong mo lei tau action comedy co-directed by Stephen Chow and Vincent Kok, a James Bond spoof in which agent Ling Ling Fat saves the emperor with his inventions.
Four Rooms
Four Rooms is a 1995 American anthology comedy, also called 4 Rooms, directed by Allison Anders, Alexandre Rockwell, Robert Rodriguez, and Quentin Tarantino, starring Tim Roth as bellhop Ted in four New Year's Eve hotel segments, released December 25, 1995 by Miramax.
God of Cookery (食神)
God of Cookery (食神, Sik San) is a 1996 Hong Kong mo lei tau comedy co-directed by and starring Stephen Chow with Lee Lik-chi, about a fraudulent celebrity chef who falls to Temple Street and reclaims his title; it earned HK$40.86 million, ranking second in 1996 Hong Kong box office.
Gone Fishin'
Gone Fishin' (1997) is a Disney/Hollywood Pictures slapstick comedy directed by Christopher Cain, starring Joe Pesci and Danny Glover as Newark fishing buddies chasing con artist Dekker Massey in the Everglades. It cost $53 million, grossed $19,745,922 domestically, and holds 4% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Grosse Pointe Blank
Grosse Pointe Blank is a 1997 American black comedy directed by George Armitage, starring John Cusack as a hit man attending his high school reunion.
High School High
High School High is a 1996 American comedy film starring Jon Lovitz as an idealistic teacher at a rough inner-city high school, directed by Hart Bochner.
If the Sun Rose in the West
If the Sun Rose in the West (해가 서쪽에서 뜬다면) is a 1998 South Korean romance drama, Lee Eun's directorial debut, starring Im Chang-jung, Ko So-young, and Cha Seung-won; a traffic cop turned baseball umpire reunites with a top star actress, released December 19, 1998.
In & Out (film)
In & Out is a 1997 American comedy directed by Frank Oz, starring Kevin Kline as a small-town Indiana teacher publicly outed as gay days before his wedding.
It Takes Two (1995 film)
It Takes Two is a 1995 American family comedy directed by Andy Tennant, starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as lookalike girls who swap places to matchmake Kirstie Alley and Steve Guttenberg.
Keep Cool (有话好好说)
Keep Cool (有话好好说) is Zhang Yimou's 1997 urban black comedy, adapted from Shu Ping's story Evening Paper News, starring Jiang Wen and Li Baotian; pulled from Cannes, screened at Venice, and a 46-million-yuan Chinese hit.
Kingpin (1996 film)
Kingpin is a 1996 American comedy directed by the Farrelly brothers, starring Woody Harrelson as a one-handed bowler coaching an Amish talent played by Randy Quaid.
Lawyer Lawyer (算死草)
Lawyer Lawyer (算死草) is a 1997 Hong Kong comedy directed by Joe Ma, starring Stephen Chow as litigation master Chan Mong-gut, who defends his apprentice in a British courtroom.
Le Dîner de Cons
Le Dîner de Cons (The Dinner Game) is a 1998 French comedy by Francis Veber, adapted from his 1993 play, starring Thierry Lhermitte and Jacques Villeret. It sold over 9 million tickets in France, won three Césars in 1999, and inspired remakes including Dinner for Schmucks.
Mallrats
Mallrats (1995) is Kevin Smith's second film and View Askewniverse entry, starring Jeremy London, Jason Lee, Shannen Doherty, and Ben Affleck. It grossed $2.1 million on a $6.1 million budget, scored 41 on Metacritic, and became a cult favorite on home video.