Best Comedy Drama Films of 2004
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
The often-troubled life of ... service HBO, The Life and Death of Peter Sellers was screened in competition at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
The second feature from ... mind to save the memories of Clementine from being deleted. Kirsten Dunst, David Cross, and Jane Adams also star. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Terminal
Shot almost entirely on ... for love. The supporting cast includes Diego Luna, Chi McBride, Kumar Pallana, Zoe Saldana, Eddie Jones, and Jude Ciccolella. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Stage Beauty
The true story of ... as good an actress as he was. Stage Beauty's supporting cast includes Ben Chaplin, Edward Fox, and Hugh Bonneville. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Garden State
In the wake of ... Smart and Peter Sarsgaard, Garden State was once titled Large's Ark and premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Around the Bend
Four generations of an ... worth of differences between them. Around the Bend is the first feature film from writer and director Jordan Roberts. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Imaginary Heroes
A shocking and tragic ... his work as a screenwriter on the blockbuster comic-book adaptation X-Men and projected remakes of Superman and Logan's Run. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Alfie
This remake of Lewis ... he's impregnated one of his latest girlfriends. Alfie also includes performances from Marisa Tomei, Susan Sarandon, and Nia Long. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Upside of Anger
Two friends wonder if ... written and directed by Mike Binder, who also plays a supporting role as the producer of Denny's radio show. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Being Julia
A woman scorned unleashes ... life has recently stripped from her. Being Julia also stars Jeremy Irons, Michael Gambon, Bruce Greenwood, and Shaun Evans. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
In Good Company
A middle-aged man finds ... Paul Weitz; he previously worked in collaboration with his brother Chris Weitz, who serves as producer on this film. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Shall We Dance?
Directed by Peter Chelsom, ... having an affair. Ultimately, John is forced to examine how his old dreams fit in to his new life. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Raising Helen
Directed by Garry Marshall, ... faced with a difficult decision: Does she live her old dreams or take a chance on a new one? [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Going Shopping
Director Henry Jaglom once ... plays in their lives. Leading lady Victoria Foyt co-authored the screenplay with director Jaglom (who is also her husband). [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Sideways
Directed by Alexander Payne, ... to examine their morality, and if maturity isn't such a depressing prospect -- at least, for one of them. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Before Sunset
Richard Linklater directs the ... lingering feelings for one another. Before Sunset was nominated for the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The 12 Days of Christmas Eve
A money-minded modern day ... or risk dire consequences by continuing to place the value of a dollar over the value of his family. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
P.S.
Directed by Dylan Kidd, ... issues further is the looming presence of Peter (Gabriel Byrne), Louise's ex-husband, and her recently sober brother (Paul Rudd). [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Shadows in the Sun
Dawson's Creek star Joshua ... initial resistance. Soon, the two men begin encouraging each other to write as romance flowers between Jeremy and Isabella. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Breakfast on Pluto
An Irish boy becomes ... town on IRA "business." Breakfast on Pluto also features a supporting performance from former Roxy Music frontman Bryan Ferry. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Melinda and Melinda
While Woody Allen has ... troubled divorcée -- Hobie. Melinda and Melinda also features Josh Brolin, Vinessa Shaw, and noted theatrical director Gene Saks. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Spanglish
A Hispanic woman and ... child and drive a wedge between Cristina and her mother. Spanglish also stars Cloris Leachman as Deborah's sharp-tongued mother. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
She Hate Me
Directed by Spike Lee, ... sperm donor come to the forefront. The film co-stars John Turturro, Ellen Barkin, Woody Harrelson, Monica Bellucci, and Q-Tip. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Intimate Strangers
Directed by Patrice Leconte, ... lawyer on the receiving end of Anna's diatribe, tries to continue the charade. The film also features Michel Duchaussoy. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Crazy Like a Fox
A man wages a ... film from stage director Richard Squires, and was produced through The Delphi Film Foundation, a non-profit film production house. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Jersey Girl
Writer and director Kevin ... is Smith's first feature not to include Jason Mewes and Smith himself as stoner archetypes Jay and Silent Bob. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Kings and Queen
The stories of two ... own after a pattern of increasingly strange behavior has led him to an involuntary stay in a mental hospital. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Underclassman
Nick Cannon stars in ... an underground business stealing and selling luxury cars. The Underclassman also stars Cheech Marin, Roselyn Sanchez, and Kelly Hu. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Happily Ever After
Writer, director, and actor ... Ever After was Attal's first project as writer and director after his international hit Ma Femme Est une Actrice. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Six Feet Under: Season 04
The mysterious death of ... alienated some fans and critics. Nevertheless, the show remained a strong ratings performer during this slightly shorter, 12-episode run. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Tollbooth
A young woman struggles ... an easier life as a businessmen. The Tollbooth was the first feature film from writer and director Debra Kirschner. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Goodbye Girl
The TNT cable network ... when Elliot gets a job offer in Seattle. Contemporary pop artists Hootie & the Blowfish contribute to the soundtrack. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Saint Ralph
A young man with ... his heart that a victory could restore his mother's health. Saint Ralph also features Jennifer Tilly and Tamara Hope. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Palindromes
Palindromes opens with the ... It was selected by the Film Society of Lincoln Center for inclusion in the 2004 New York Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Girl Next Door
Boy meets girl who's ... a 1999 documentary about adult film superstar Stacy Valentine -- also features Timothy Bottoms, Paul Dano, and Chris Marquette. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The L Word: Season 01
The opening season of ... in the emotional aftermath of Tina's miscarriage, Bette succumbs to the temptation of cheating on her with another woman. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Ranch
Susan Seidelman directed this ... released in R-rated and "uncut" editions; the supporting cast includes Samantha Ferris, Jessica Collins, Paige Moss, and Nicki Micheaux. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Bustin' Bonaparte
The family film Bustin' ... E. Grant). In order to facilitate the plan, the kids utilize some the animals who live on the farm. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Gilmore Girls: Season 05
Season five of Gilmore ... Rory and Logan Huntzberg blossoms into something far more serious after the girl's umpteenth breakup with the ubiquitous Dean. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Poster Boy
A conservative politician who ... director, but resigned before shooting was completed, so editor Zac Tucker completed the movie and received sole screen credit. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Monk: Season 03
The first episode of ... a 22-month-old child who may be able to provide a vital clue in a strange murder and stranger kidnapping. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Perfect Score
Produced by MTV Films, ... the SAT exam is racist. Rounding out the group is gutsy Francesca (Scarlett Johansson) and lonely Roy (Leonardo Nam). [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Last Place on Earth
Independent filmmaker James Slocum ... Williams and Mink Stole, The Last Place on Earth won several cinematography awards at the Marco Island Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Nora's Hair Salon
Hot gossip and cool ... his relationship with his boyfriend, Delicious (Donn Swaby). Hip-hop stars Lil' Kim and Pras also appear in supporting roles. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Wonderfalls [TV Series]
Launched in March 2004 ... and struggles to maintain her ironic detachment, she comes reluctantly closer to understanding the nature of her unorthodox destiny. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Mind the Gap
A handful of New ... premiere at the 2003 South by Southwest Film Festival, where it received the Special Jury Award for Narrative Feature. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Looking for Kitty
Two guys with different ... for him. Also featuring Rachel Dratch and Chris Parnell, Looking for Kitty premiered at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Dead Like Me: Season 02
Surly 18-year-old "reaper" George ... living as they were when they were alive (since they normally appear to be different people in the afterlife). [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Me and You and Everyone We Know
A handful of disparate ... performance artist Miranda July; the picture won prizes in 2005 at the Cannes Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Whirlygirl
A studious prep school ... classroom a dull and distant memory, James is finally about to find out what living is really all about. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Not Only But Always
The turbulent collaboration between ... the bright lights of the stage went dim, Cook and Moore were burning from the inside with bitter resentment. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Rory O'Shea Was Here
Two guys facing more ... United States as Rory O'Shea Was Here, the film won the Audience Award at the 2004 Edinburgh Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Look at Me
A talented woman struggles ... her dad. Jaoui, who plays Sylvia, also directed Comme une Image (aka Look at Me) and co-wrote the screenplay. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Charlie's Angels
The true story behind ... features Ben Browder as Lee Majors, Dan Lauria as ABC head Fred Silverman, and Chelsea Watson as Cheryl Ladd. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Best Thief in the World
For his first filmmaking ... and rearranging the furniture. The Best Thief in the World screened in competition at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Live-In Maid
A once-wealthy Buenos Aires ... an old friend in need, and before they know it, Dora and Mrs. Beba are living together once again. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Edukators
Three young radicals face ... folly of youth. Die Fetten Jahre Sind Vorbei (aka The Edukators) was screened at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Le Grand Role
An actor who lands ... variety of scams to convince Perla that her husband is still making the movie that will make him famous. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Hillz
A year at college ... finds his will being tested and his dreams of becoming a professional basketball player put to the ultimate test. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Veronica Mars: Season 01
Season one of Veronica ... Lilly's murder -- but in so doing she may betray the trust of one near and dear to her. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Tenjho Tenge: 1: Sanctuary
First broadcast in Japan ... Tokyo), Tenchi Muyo! was seen in America beginning July 22, 2000 as part of the Cartoon Network's weekend lineup. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Tenjho Tenge: 5: Punishment
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You Got Served
The teen dance boy ... plays dance battle organizer Mr. Rad. Hip-hop star Lil' Kim appears in a cameo and contributes to the soundtrack. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
El Crimen Ferpecto
A playboy has the ... Perfecto (aka The Perfect Crime) was originally released under the punning title El Crimen Ferpecto (aka The Ferpect Crime). [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Window Theory
Showcasing heavy influence from ... to wheedle Steph away from her groom-to-be. Neophyte Andrew Putschoegl directed, with Large and Kyle Kramer co-authoring the script. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
School for Seduction
When an enchanting Italian ... whole new life in a passionate tale of love and lust starring Kelli Brook, Dervla Kirwan, and Emily Wool. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi
A teenager discovers he ... if he can do the work and partly because they don't want to see the family's anchor go away. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Alabama Love Story
A kidnapping leads to ... sympathize with the other's plight, love soon blossoms and fuels their hunger to take revenge on Goodie's uncaring husband. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Games of Love & Chance
A young tough develops ... as Games of Love and Chance) was a multiple-award winner at the 2005 Cesar Awards, the Gallic Academy Awards. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Bear Cub
A man tries to ... Cachorro (which translates as Bear Cub) received its American premiere at the 2004 Miami Gay and Lesbian Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Dorian Blues
A young man comes ... gets some bad news from home. Dorian Blues was the first feature film from writer and director Tennyson Bardwell. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Millions
Director Danny Boyle revisits ... of pace for Boyle after the horror film 28 Days Later, Millions world-premiered at the 2004 Toronto Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Hum Tum
Karan (Saif Ali Khan) ... is by Jatin-Lalit, with lyrics by Prasoon Joshi. The film features animated sequences and a few surprise "guest appearances." [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Football Factory
Testosterone and football combine ... control, the thuggish sports fanatic is prompted to reconsider his brutal lifestyle and make a change for the better. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Duck Season
A typical lazy Sunday ... behavior of adults, and the role that a painting of ducks plays in the bitter divorce of Moko's parents. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Cape of Good Hope
Filmmaker Mark Bamford explores ... patience and their faith. Cape of Good Hope received its North American premiere at the 2004 Tribeca Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Sugar
Adapted from a series ... theatrical director John Palmer, it was screened as part of the 2004 San Francisco Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Queer As Folk: Season 04
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Cowboys & Angels
A young man who ... & Angels was screened in competition at the 2004 Los Angeles Outfest, a festival of gay- and lesbian-themed films. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
SEXual Life
Eight loosely connected city ... and heartaches of those longing to make a meaningful connection surface to offer a revealing look at modern sexuality. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Talent Given Us
Fact and fiction begin ... from Andrew Wagner, The Talent Given Us was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 CineVegas Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Slutty Summer
The eternal question of ... Slutty Summer was written and directed by Casper Andreas, who also played Markus; it was his first feature film. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Rolling Family
Argentinean writer/director Pablo Trapero ... jeopardy. Rolling Family was shown by the Film Society of Lincoln Center at the 2004 New York Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Gas
A loyal son's inheritance ... great and small, they soon come to realize that it takes more than money to hold a family together. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
It's All Gone Pete Tong
The rise, fall, and ... can stand up to Frankie's wild side while teaching him how to read lips and start life over again. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Oyster Farmer
A young man has ... wonders if someone has made off with his ill-gotten gains -- and if the law might be after him. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Producing Adults
Producing Adults concerns a ... the sperm donations kept at the clinic. The plot thickens when Venla begins to have serious feelings for Satu. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Summer Storm
A confident teen rowing ... with what his true desires are. Summer Storm had its North American premiere at the 2004 Toronto Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Shucking the Curve
Jim Dwyer and Todd ... to the big city where she becomes part of a wild scene that includes murderers, cowboys, and on artists. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Meet the Browns
When Pop Brown went ... all of the unique and sometimes touching insight that has made Perry a popular figure of stage and screen. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
EastEnders: Slaters in Detention
The trouble-making Slater siblings ... alternate ending for the trial of Little Mo, as well as a look at the production of the show. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Love on Layaway
Three couples crowded into ... relationship with Renzo (Buddy Lewis), a man with whom she has been romantically involved with for over a decade. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Grandsons
Written and directed by ... wrench in the gears. Starring Reine Ferrato and Guillaume Quatravaux, Grandsons received honors at the 2004 Venice Film Festival. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Summer Clouds
Daniel (Roberto Enríquez), Ana ... was shown by the Film Society of Lincoln Center in 2004 as part of the series, Spanish Cinema Now. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Love, Ludlow
Alicia Goranson, Brendan Sexton ... finds the encumbered sister struggling to find a comfortable middle ground between her senses of love, responsibility, and freedom. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Puffy Chair
Dejected by his failure ... father back home, he might also learn a thing or two about himself and his relationships in the process. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
True Love
True Love consists of ... that has been together for many years, and the tale of finding a love too good to be true. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Dirty Filthy Love
(Michael Sheen) once had ... with his problems. But will his progress be fast and thorough enough to please either Stevie or his employers? [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
7 Mujeres, 1 Homosexual y Carlos
A young newlywed faces ... deal with an interoffice same-sex crush. After playing several Latin-American film festivals, 7 Mujeres was released direct-to-video in 2005. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Girl Play
Actresses Robin Greenspan and ... Girls, Girl Play also features Mink Stole as Robin's mother, who has little understanding of her daughter's sexual orientation. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Stellvia [Anime Series]
An electromagnetic shockwave ravaged ... to wait and watch as the fate of man kind is determined by a small group of young pilots? [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Footballers Wive$: Series 03
Season Three of the ... respective wives. But as the season closes, Tanya's malevolent machinations backfire on her thanks to a fiendishly vengeful Amber. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Almost Normal
A gay man with ... named Julie arrives at his school and Brad begins feeling an inexplicably heterosexual attraction to his pretty new classmate. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Ghost Talker`s Daydream [Anime OVA Series]
Saiki has had the ... up the hope of leading a normal life, but bizarre as it is, the one she leads is extraordinary. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Un Diluvio
In this modern take ... Mexico City seek solace in friendship and love against the backdrop of the never-ending struggle between good and evil. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Sorry for Kung Fu
When an expectant single ... the time being, the birth of the eagerly awaited child results in an entirely new, and completely unforeseen, controversy. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Schwartz Dynasty
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Silence Please... The Dressing Room
In this Indian film ... adds to the drama that the players are engaged in behind the scenes, from heated arguments to match fixing. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
Issues
A politically correct accountant ... hand dealt to you by life, no matter how strange it may seem when the cards are first revealed. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
The Alice
The Alice concerns a ... enjoy a solar eclipse. Soon events forever change the lives of those who chose to visit the small town. [ best comedy drama films - 2004 ]
