Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "sarcasm-taken-literally"

1. Shrek (2001)

PG | 90 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A mean lord exiles fairytale creatures to the swamp of a grumpy ogre, who must go on a quest and rescue a princess for the lord in order to get his land back.

Directors: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson | Stars: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow

Votes: 737,080 | Gross: $267.67M

2. The Social Network (2010)

PG-13 | 120 min | Biography, Drama

As Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, he is sued by the twins who claimed he stole their idea and by the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business.

Director: David Fincher | Stars: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Rooney Mara

Votes: 761,045 | Gross: $96.96M

3. Ice Age (2002)

PG | 81 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

The story revolves around sub-zero heroes: a woolly mammoth, a saber-toothed tiger, a sloth and a prehistoric combination of a squirrel and rat, known as Scrat.

Directors: Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha | Stars: Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Ray Romano, Goran Visnjic

Votes: 520,782 | Gross: $176.39M

4. George of the Jungle (1997)

PG | 92 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A man raised in the jungle by apes falls in love with a wealthy American heiress.

Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Brendan Fraser, Leslie Mann, Thomas Haden Church, Richard Roundtree

Votes: 84,577 | Gross: $105.26M

5. Elf (2003)

PG | 97 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Raised as an oversized elf, Buddy travels from the North Pole to New York City to meet his biological father, Walter Hobbs, who doesn't know he exists and is in desperate need of some Christmas spirit.

Director: Jon Favreau | Stars: Will Ferrell, James Caan, Bob Newhart, Zooey Deschanel

Votes: 311,306 | Gross: $173.40M

6. Chicken Run (2000)

G | 84 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

When a cockerel apparently flies into a chicken farm, the chickens see him as an opportunity to escape their evil owners.

Directors: Peter Lord, Nick Park | Stars: Mel Gibson, Julia Sawalha, Phil Daniels, Lynn Ferguson

Votes: 212,767 | Gross: $106.83M

7. Deck the Halls (2006)

PG | 93 min | Comedy, Family

Two neighbors have it out after one of them decorates his house for the holidays so brightly that it can be seen from space.

Director: John Whitesell | Stars: Matthew Broderick, Danny DeVito, Kristin Chenoweth, Kristin Davis

Votes: 33,205 | Gross: $35.09M

8. In Good Company (2004)

PG-13 | 109 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A middle-aged ad exec is faced with a new boss who's nearly half his age... and who also happens to be sleeping with his daughter.

Director: Paul Weitz | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Topher Grace, Scarlett Johansson, Marg Helgenberger

Votes: 56,535 | Gross: $45.81M

9. A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965 TV Movie)

TV-G | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Depressed at the commercialism he sees around him, Charlie Brown tries to find a deeper meaning to Christmas.

Director: Bill Melendez | Stars: Ann Altieri, Chris Doran, Sally Dryer, Bill Melendez

Votes: 44,173

10. The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes (1995 TV Movie)

87 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

By accident, the content of a computer encyclopedia is transferred into the brain of Dexter Riley, a less than average college boy. Because of his newly acquired knowledge he competes in a ... See full summary »

Director: Peyton Reed | Stars: Kirk Cameron, Larry Miller, Jason Bernard, Andrew Woodworth

Votes: 1,008

11. Our Friend, Martin (1999 Video)

TV-G | 60 min | Animation, Drama, Family

While on a school field trip, two friends travel through time and meet Martin Luther King Jr. at different points in his life.

Directors: Michael Maliani, Robert Brousseau, Vincenzo Trippetti | Stars: Edward Asner, Angela Bassett, Lucas Black, Theodore Borders

Votes: 1,153

12. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: The Baby (2004)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Jim's sister Roxanne visits Cheryl and Jim. She tells them she is going to have a baby, and Andy is the father.

Director: Philip Charles MacKenzie | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 152

13. According to Jim (2001–2009)
Episode: The Swimming Pool (2004)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

When the weather turns hot, Jim and the kids sneak over to a neighbor's swimming pool when they are not home. Cheryl thinks it is wrong, but she decides to sneak over one time and gets caught.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Jim Belushi, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Larry Joe Campbell

Votes: 149

14. Fudge (1995–1997)
Episode: My Grandmother the Card (1995)

TV-Y7 | Comedy, Family

When Grandmother Muriel baby-sits for the weekend, her plans differ from Peter's.

Stars: Jake Richardson, Eve Plumb, Forrest Witt, Nassira Nicola

15. Full House (1987–1995)
Episode: Comet's Excellent Adventure (1994)

TV-G | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Comet, the dog, runs away. The Rippers no longer want Jesse in their band. D.J. ends a relationship with a rich boyfriend.

Director: Joel Zwick | Stars: John Stamos, Bob Saget, Dave Coulier, Candace Cameron Bure

Votes: 265

16. Justice League Unlimited (2004–2006)
Episode: The Ties That Bind (2005)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Mister Miracle and Big Barda solicit Justice League assistance to free Oberon from Apokolips. J'onn refuses, but Flash decides to help out on his own.

Director: Dan Riba | Stars: Carl Lumbly, Michael Rosenbaum, Ioan Gruffudd, Farrah Forke

Votes: 643

17. Monarch of the Glen (2000–2005)
Episode: Episode #2.6 (2001)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Archie has decided that Glenbogle may be a novel venue for weddings and is expecting his first couple soon. But when they arrive, Lexie is faced with her estranged mother and memories of her troublesome childhood.

Director: Richard Stroud | Stars: Lorraine Pilkington, Jason O'Mara, Ian Bustard, Hamish Clark

Votes: 61

18. Monarch of the Glen (2000–2005)
Episode: Episode #3.4 (2001)

TV-PG | 49 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Stuart Macintosh, a local buildings contractor, comes to Archie with a decent offer for the unused crumbling cottages located on the estate. But all plans are ruined when Stella discovers ... See full summary »

Director: Richard Signy | Stars: Richard Briers, James Martin, Alastair Mackenzie, Alexander Morton

Votes: 53

19. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Marge Be Not Proud (1995)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Marge's relationship with Bart is strained when he is caught shoplifting before Christmas.

Director: Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,794

20. Centurions (1986)
Episode: Film at Eleven (1986)

TV-Y7-FV | 30 min | Animation, Action, Family

Jenny Rivers returns with a scoop on Dr. Terror. She disguises herself as a man and joins one of Terror's training camps, with some help from a former mercenary named Kaska. She and the ... See full summary »

Stars: Pat Fraley, Neil Ross, Vince Edwards, Ron Feinberg

Votes: 16

21. Thundercats (1985–1989)
Episode: Swan Song (1989)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

An ecology inspector comes to New Thundera to inspect the new Cat's Lair. His ship uses the Space Way Airborn Navigation system to direct him to planets throughout the universe. Upon ... See full summary »

Stars: Bob McFadden, Earl Hammond, Lynne Lipton, Larry Kenney

Votes: 121

22. Aladdin (1994–1995)
Episode: Stinker Belle (1994)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Aladdin and the gang visit Odiferous, where stench is highly prized. Prince Uncouthma, once Aladdin's rival for princess Jasmin's, now invites them to his wedding with local yak-herd ... See full summary »

Director: Alan Zaslove | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Gilbert Gottfried, Tino Insana, Michael Jeter

Votes: 67

23. Aladdin (1994–1995)
Episode: Lost and Founded (1994)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Abis Mal goes back in time to try to become the Sultan of Agrabah.

Director: Bob Hathcock | Stars: Scott Weinger, Jason Alexander, Val Bettin, Dan Castellaneta

Votes: 75

24. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Big Bran Hypothesis (2007)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Penny is furious with Leonard and Sheldon when they sneak into her apartment and clean it while she is sleeping.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 5,840

25. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Barbarian Sublimation (2008)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon introduces Penny to online gaming, however she refuses to quit after becoming addicted.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 5,072

26. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Griffin Equivalency (2008)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

The guys struggle to cope with Raj's arrogance after he is featured in a People magazine article.

Director: Mark Cendrowski | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 4,392

27. The Cleveland Show (2009–2013)
Episode: Field of Streams (2010)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Cleveland convinces Junior to play for the high school baseball team, but can't hide his embarrassment after he finds out that he is terrible.

Directors: Ian Graham, Albert Calleros, Anthony Lioi | Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson, Nia Long

Votes: 315

28. The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019)
Episode: The Excelsior Acquisition (2010)

TV-PG | 21 min | Comedy, Romance

Sheldon misses an opportunity to get Stan Lee's autograph because he has to make an appearance in traffic court.

Director: Peter Chakos | Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg

Votes: 3,975

29. Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990–1996)
Episode: One of the Gang (1996)

TV-Y7 | Animation, Action, Adventure

After saving a rich man's life in a boat storm, Senior Cisneros persuades the Planeteers to a stay at his luxurious hotel. Ma-Ti gets mistaken for a local riffraff by the hotel's police. So... See full summary »

Director: Joanna Romersa | Stars: David Coburn, LeVar Burton, Joey Dedio, Janice Kawaye

Votes: 28

30. Asdfmovie (2008– )
Episode: Asdfmovie4 (2011)

TV-PG | 2 min | Animation, Comedy

A 2 minute sketch comedy made by Tomska.

Director: Thomas Ridgewell | Stars: Thomas Ridgewell, Jack Howard, Dean Dobbs, Jack Douglass

Votes: 705