After graduating from Yale in 1962, womanizing Lawrence flees a gambling debt that his rich dad won't pay and takes his roomie's place as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Thai Golden Triangle with two other PCVs. Will he survive two years?
Casts Tom Hanks, John Candy, Rita Wilson, Tim Thomerson, Gedde Watanabe, George Plimpton, Ernest Harada, Allan Arbus, Xander Berkeley, Ji-Tu Cumbuka
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Bad Genius
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Mrs. Midwife
Fay Grim
The Titfield Thunderbolt
Cow Belles
Whatever Works
Dirty Mind
So You Want to Be a Gambler
So You Want to Play the Horses
Miss and Mrs Sweden
Lone Star State of Mind
The Island
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Knucklehead
IMDB 5.6 | Oct , 2010
A fight promoter deeply in debt to his crooked rival and desperate for a new fighter catches a break when a 450 pound church handyman who has spent his entire life in an orphanage agrees to wrestle on behalf of his fellow orphans.Space Mechanic
IMDB 0 | Dec , 2019
When a Warp Drive breaks on Captain Natasha Vigo's ship, her and the crew hire American Space Mechanic Del McGriff. Yet when McGriff begins to fix the drive he starts to uncover a truly sinister plot that could unravel the galaxy forever.The Ghost from Outer Space
IMDB 10 | Jan , 2026
When a cadre of affluent friends gathers at a villa nestled in the vineyards of wine country for a final soirée before its transformation into a lavish resort, they encounter an unstoppable presence determined to make its voice heard, no matter the price.Ocean's Eleven
IMDB 6.4 | Aug , 1960
Danny Ocean and his gang attempt to rob the five biggest casinos in Las Vegas in one night.Harold and Maude
IMDB 7.6 | Dec , 1971
The young Harold lives in his own world of suicide-attempts and funeral visits to avoid the misery of his current family and home environment. Harold meets an 80-year-old woman named Maude who also lives in her own world yet one in which she is having the time of her life. When the two opposites meet they realize that their differences don’t matter and they become best friends and love each other.Bang, Boom, Bang
IMDB 7.5 | Aug , 1999
Bank robber Kalle Grabowski escapes from prison while his unemployed smalltime crook buddy is sitting around doing nothing after he just lost all their money. A fast paced comedy from German director Peter Thorwarth.Bad Genius
IMDB 7.9 | May , 2017
Lynn, a brilliant student, after helping her friends to get the grades they need, develops the idea of starting a much bigger exam-cheating business.Meet the Fockers
IMDB 6.3 | Dec , 2004
Hard-to-crack ex-CIA man Jack Byrnes and his wife Dina head for the warmer climes of Florida to meet the parents of their son-in-law-to-be, Greg Focker. Unlike their happily matched offspring, the future in-laws find themselves in a situation of opposites that definitely do not attract.All the Best: Fun Begins
IMDB 6.1 | Oct , 2009
In order to increase his monthly allowance, Veer lies to his stepbrother Dharm about being married. When Dharm unexpectedly arrives in Goa, he mistakes Prem's wife for Veer's. This case of mistaken identities leads to chaotic and hilarious situations.Mrs. Midwife
IMDB 7.8 | Sep , 1961
The rivalry between a professional doctor and a midwife in a small Greek village.Fay Grim
IMDB 5.5 | May , 2007
Many years after her notorious husband, Henry Fool, fled after killing a neighbor, Fay Grim receives a visit from CIA agent Fulbright, who tells her that Henry is dead, but that some of his journals have been unearthed in France. She sets forth on a globe-trotting odyssey that soon leads to the discovery that he is alive, and his journals are more than they appear to be.The Titfield Thunderbolt
IMDB 7 | Mar , 1953
When British Railways announce the closure of the Titfield to Mallingford branch line a group of local residents make a bid to run it themselves, backed by a monied member of the community who is attracted by the complete lack of licensing hours on trains. Unfortunately the local bus company starts to use methods that can hardly be seen as fair competition.Cow Belles
IMDB 5.5 | Mar , 2006
In order to learn how to be responsible, two wealthy teen sisters are forced to work in the family business by their exasperated father. When company funds goes missing, it's up to the girls to save the day.Whatever Works
IMDB 7.1 | Jun , 2009
Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works."Dirty Mind
IMDB 5.8 | Jan , 2009
Shy loser Diego wakes up after an accident and has been transformed into Tony T. a smooth-talking no-holds-barred stuntman. Suffering from a case of Frontal Syndrome he's the perfect case-study for young neurologist Jaana. Everyone hopes that Diego will soon recover, except for Diego himself.So You Want to Be a Gambler
IMDB 4.7 | Feb , 1948
In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes experiences the pitfalls of gambling.So You Want to Play the Horses
IMDB 6 | Oct , 1946
In this outing, Joe loves playing the horses and shows what you can do to improve your odds of winning.Miss and Mrs Sweden
IMDB 6 | Dec , 1969
To increase sales of the magazine Veckohatten, the management decides to invest heavily in the beauty contest Miss Sweden. A communist cell is planning to sabotage the competition, because it is sexist.Lone Star State of Mind
IMDB 5.3 | Apr , 2002
Earl and Baby, two young lovers with a plan to escape their small Texas town. But when Baby's dim-witted cousin Junior gets tangled up in a whole heap of trouble, Earl has just 48 hours to save the day, rescue Junior and keep his promise to get his Baby to Los Angeles in time for sweeps.The Island
IMDB 6.2 | Dec , 2009
The death of a prominent citizen reveals the corruption that festers behind closed doors on a seemingly beautiful serene Greek island of Sifnos.