Action comedy is a genre that combines aspects of
action and
comedy
Comedy is a genre of fiction that consists of discourses or works intended to be humorous or amusing by inducing laughter, especially in theatre, film, stand-up comedy, television, radio, books, or any other entertainment medium. The term ori ...
. The genre is most prevalent in film with
action comedy films, though several TV series fit this genre.
Film
The action comedy film is a film genre that combines aspects of
action film
Action film is a film genre in which the protagonist is thrust into a series of events that typically involve violence and physical feats. The genre tends to feature a mostly resourceful hero struggling against incredible odds, which include lif ...
and
comedy film
A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending ( black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the o ...
.
Allmovie describes action comedy films as those with "fast and furious" action yet being "mostly lighthearted", rarely having death or serious injury.
The Script Lab wrote, "
he genrerelies on the characters to bring out the humor, while the action scenes tend to be less intense than in the traditional action movie."
Television
List of action-comedy TV series:
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Burn Notice'' (2007-2013)
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The Dukes of Hazzard'' (1979-1985)
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Chuck'' (2007-2012)
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Future Man
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'' (2017-2020)
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Kidd Video'' (1984-1985)
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Lethal Weapon'' (2016-2019)
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Remington Steele'' (1982-1987)
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What We Do in the Shadows'' (2019-2022)
References
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Action (genre)
Comedy
Genres