Movies and TvShows featuring "self-parody" theme.

After dreaming about an anime she used to watch as a child, Minoa Asagaya could not forget a particularly memorable scene. However, despite her best efforts, she cannot recall the name of the show. Due to this, Minoa asks for help from her fellow classmates at Sakaneko High School. Her conversation is overheard by Arisu Kamiigusa, the most popular and wealthy girl in class who is also a hardcore otaku. Yet even with her vast knowledge, Arisu does not recognize the show. After discovering that there isn't an anime club at their school, Minoa and Arisu create the Anime Research Club, as they may obtain the answer to Minoa's mystery if they gather people who share the same interest. Thus, Minoa is exposed to a bizarre new world—the world of anime!

A silhouetted suspect moves to the crime-infested town of Beika with murder in mind.

The anime takes place on the screw-shaped island country of Nejigajima and follows the two "Bokyabots" Hebot and the Yurui Prince Nejiru as they collect different "Bokya Neji" screws. When the Bokyabots wear the Bokya Neji screws on their heads, they're able to compete in "Bokya Battles," battles for who can think up and tell the best jokes.

JCVD, a washed-up action star, finds himself caught in an alternate reality when a bank robbery goes wrong. As he navigates deception and extortion, his filmmaking skills and self-parodying personality come in handy. With his son held at gunpoint, JCVD must use his wits and dark comedy to outsmart his captors and save the day.

Life's Too Short is a comedic mockumentary TV show that follows the struggles of Warwick Davis, a British actor with dwarfism, as he tries to make it in the entertainment industry. The series delves into the challenges he faces in his career, from money problems to dealing with a sometimes unscrupulous casting agent.

Platane is a comedy TV show that follows the life of a self-parodying actor. The protagonist, played by the comedian Eric Judor, finds himself in various comedic situations as he navigates the entertainment industry. With elements of mise-en-abyme and chronic lying, Platane provides a humorous take on the life of an actor.

In 'Rock'n Roll,' a famous film director, played by Guillaume Canet, experiences a midlife crisis when he realizes that he is no longer seen as a desirable leading man. The film follows his journey as he tries to reinvent himself by adopting a rock star persona and embarking on a series of questionable adventures. As the director navigates the challenges of aging, personal relationships, and the pressures of the film industry, he confronts his own self-image issues and explores the limits of his creativity. Along the way, he discovers the importance of love, friendship, and staying true to oneself.

When a retired movie star is mistaken for accepting a knighthood, he goes on a hilarious journey to clear his name and protect his reputation. Along the way, he gets caught up in show-business antics, Hollywood shenanigans, and even a car chase. Will he be able to navigate the world of fame and come out on top?

The Grim Reaper teams up with the Kids Next Door to stop an evil plot by a Jamaican villain. They must use their spy skills and gadgets to save the world from destruction.

In a spoof of 1972's The New Scooby-Doo Movies, Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. gang pick up a hitchiking Gary Coleman. Soon after, the Mystery Machine proceeds to break down (multiple times) leaving them stranded at a haunted castle owned by David Cross.

A married couple struggles to keep their relationship alive after the husband is hired to seduce someone. Their journey is filled with sexual frustration, adultery, and self-parody.

A gangster, his girlfriend, and an old woman get involved in a series of absurd and comical situations in Paris, including traps, parodies, and revenge.

An amusing regression with autobiographical overtones to the therapy that the protagonist follows with Dr. Portuondo, a peculiar Cuban psychoanalyst who shouts at his patients, swears in the name of Freud and drinks Johnnie Walker whiskey.

Free Enterprise is a comedic romance movie set in Los Angeles. The story follows the lives of two best friends as they navigate turning thirty and pursuing their dreams. Along the way, they encounter a series of hilarious and unconventional situations, including a wild 30th birthday party and a menage-a-trois. The movie also includes elements of parody, particularly in its homage to Star Trek and comic book culture. With its witty dialogue and relatable characters, Free Enterprise offers a unique and entertaining portrayal of friendship and self-discovery.

Vampires come to town. Who's a vampire? Who's not? Ask our main character, who is suspicious, and our main character's brother, who gets seduced by one.

Star Wars Detours is an unaired American CGI-animated comedy series. It is differentiated from the other Star Wars animated series in that it is a parody of the franchise. It offers a comedic take on what happened between the prequel trilogy (Episodes I–III) and the original trilogy (Episodes IV–VI).

A story about inventor who invented a cool bike and goes on racing competition but has a lot of problems on his way.

Aspiring young comedian Hepi rides a moped and sleeps in cars left at a garage for repair. He joins a group of older but equally bad comedians trying to capture and sell their art on videotape. Hepi charms a girl working in the Zoological Museum with his imitations of bird sounds. Alienated look at the frustrations of show business, as presented by a cast of popular Finnish TV comedians with their absurd dialogue and eccentric inside jokes.

Industrial film produced for an annual Calvin Company workshop seminar intended to humorously instruct new employees on Calvin production tropes.