THEME EXPLORATION

fish-out-of-water

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
1972 · Bruce Beresford
Making a Splash
Making a Splash
1984 · Peter Greenaway
Coming to America
Coming to America
1988 · John Landis
Black Knight
Black Knight
2001 · Gil Junger
Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road
2015 · George Miller
The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada
2006 · David Frankel
The Company’s in Love
The Company’s in Love
1932 · Max Ophuls
Beverly Hills Cop
Beverly Hills Cop
1984 · Martin Brest
Waterfall
Waterfall
2021 · Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic the Hedgehog
2020 · Jeff Fowler
Undine
Undine
2020 · Christian Petzold
Fountainhead
Fountainhead
1956 · Masaki Kobayashi
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Brett Ratner USA

High-energy action-comedies that blend humor with spectacle and charismatic ensemble casts.

 Raja Gosnell USA

Accessible comedies that blend slapstick charm with heartfelt family-friendly storytelling.

 Stephen Herek USA

Herek crafts accessible, comedic genre films that celebrate youthful humor and imaginative storytelling.