Movies and TvShows featuring "running-joke" theme.

Stella (2012) follows the life of a single mother and her teenage daughter in a fictional village in South Wales. With her best friend and sister-in-law by her side, Stella navigates the challenges of being a forty-something, functioning alcoholic, and funeral director. The show explores family relationships, especially the dynamic between Stella and her daughter, as well as the running jokes and misunderstandings that arise in their daily lives.

Ever Decreasing Circles is a comedy TV show that follows the life of Martin Bryce, an obsessive and competitive man, living in the suburban neighborhood of Kidderminster, Surrey. He often finds himself in comical situations due to his obnoxious behavior and recurring jokes, such as the matching jumpers he and his neighbors always wear. The show also explores Martin's relationship with his neighbor, who becomes his rival in various situations. With its laugh track and humorous portrayals, Ever Decreasing Circles is a delightful sitcom.

In Hellbound (1994), a police investigation is launched to catch a serial killer who murders women and leaves a trail of gruesome crime scenes. The investigation takes a dark turn when the killer's motives are revealed to be linked to an ancient myth and supernatural forces. With time running out, the police must race against the clock to stop the murders before more innocent lives are lost.

In this futuristic comedy, a young orphan boy lives in a modern house of tomorrow with his eccentric grandmother. They navigate the challenges of modernization and the absurdities of futuristic inventions.

The 1890s; a picnic in the park. A man is pitching woo to his girl, while behind them a steady stream of ants is methodically devouring and carting off their food. Some other interludes include four ants eating Russian rye bread, then breaking for a Russian dance; a torch singer that sends everyone scurrying for some kind of ear plugs; a chef ant that coordinates the creation of three sandwiches that the humans eat.