A Glean movie guide
No-Nonsense Comedies for Grown-Ups
Leave the kids at the door.
From raunchy cult classics to sharp satires, these are strictly for the 18+ crowd.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
The Hangover
A wild, R-rated mystery that perfectly captures the absolute carnage of a Vegas night gone wrong.
When three friends finally come to after a raucous night of bachelor-party revelry, they find a baby in the closet and a tiger in the bathroom. But they can't seem to locate their best friend, Doug – who's supposed to be tying the knot. Launching a frantic search for Doug, the trio perseveres through a nasty hangover to try to make it to the church on time.
- 02
Bridesmaids
A hilarious and refreshingly honest exploration of adult friendships pushed to the breaking point.
Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.
- 03
Superbad
A foul-mouthed and heartfelt look at the desperate chaos of the final days of high school.
Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.
- 04
The Big Lebowski
A surreal, endlessly quotable cult classic fueled by mistaken identity and a very specific rug.
Jeffrey 'The Dude' Lebowski, a Los Angeles slacker who only wants to bowl and drink White Russians, is mistaken for another Jeffrey Lebowski, a wheelchair-bound millionaire, and finds himself dragged into a strange series of events involving nihilists, adult film producers, ferrets, errant toes, and large sums of money.
- 05
Office Space
The definitive satire of corporate drudgery that remains painfully relatable for anyone with a cubicle.
A depressed white-collar worker tries hypnotherapy, only to find himself in a perpetual state of devil-may-care bliss that prompts him to start living by his own rules, and hatch a hapless attempt to embezzle money from his soul-killing employers.
- 06
The Death of Stalin
A razor-sharp, pitch-black comedy about the frantic power struggle following a dictator's demise.
When dictator Joseph Stalin dies, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to become the next Soviet leader. As they bumble, brawl and back-stab their way to the top, the question remains — just who is running the government?
- 07
Palm Springs
A clever and cynical twist on the time-loop trope that explores the existential dread of modern romance.
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
- 08
The Nice Guys
A vibrant 1970s noir parody featuring impeccable comedic chemistry and sharp, violent wit.
A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.
- 09
Borat
A fearless and controversial mockumentary that uses extreme shock humor to expose social absurdities.
Kazakh journalist Borat Sagdiyev travels to America to make a documentary. As he zigzags across the nation, Borat meets real people in real situations with hysterical consequences. His backwards behavior generates strong reactions around him exposing prejudices and hypocrisies in American culture.
- 10
Tropic Thunder
A high-octane industry satire that fearlessly skewers Hollywood egos and action movie tropes.
A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys.