Comedy dramas combine laughter and emotion, telling stories of everyday life that are both touching and funny. This must-see genre of cinema captivates with its humanity and ability to move while entertaining. This guide lists current and upcoming films, with regular updates.
Rental Family: Brendan Fraser in the new Searchlight Pictures film
Brendan Fraser returns to the big screen with Rental Family, a comedy-drama directed by Hikari, in theaters in France on February 4, 2026, distributed by Searchlight Pictures. [Read more]
At work, Valérie Donzelli's personal drama
À pied d’œuvre is a film directed by Valérie Donzelli, starring Bastien Bouillon, inspired by Franck Courtès’ novel. The movie explores themes of creativity and economic hardship. It hits theaters on February 4, 2026. [Read more]
Diamonds, Ferzan Özpetek's ensemble drama exploring sisterhood
Diamonds: An Italian drama by Ferzan Özpetek set in a Rome fashion workshop during the 1970s, starring Luisa Ranieri and Jasmine Trinca. The film hits theaters on January 21, 2026. [Read more]
Fallen from the Truck: a dramedy starring Patrick Timsit and Valérie Bonneton now streaming on Netflix
Drama-comedy by Philippe Pollet-Villard starring Patrick Timsit and Valérie Bonneton, Tombés du camion premieres on Netflix on February 10, 2026. [Read more]
Urchin, Harris Dickinson's debut film in theaters
Urchin is Harris Dickinson's debut feature film, starring Frank Dillane and Megan Northam. The movie was unveiled at Cannes 2025 and is set to hit theaters on February 11, 2026. [Read more]
A Final Send-Off, Italian comedy set to hit theaters in April 2026
A Final Farewell de Francesco Sossai, an Italian dramedy showcased in the Un Certain Regard section at Cannes 2025, hits theaters on April 8, 2026. [Read more]
For the best, the romantic biopic by Philippe Croizon
For the Best, a dramatic comedy by Marie-Castille Mention-Schaar, tells the true story of Philippe Croizon and hits theaters on April 22, 2026. [Read more]
Comedy-drama explores universal themes with a dual tonality: humor and emotion. These films can make you smile before moving you, offering realistic and sensitive portraits of life. Sometimes verging on the dramatic, they appeal to a wide audience, from teenagers to adults.
This guide features a selection of dramatic comedies, both current and upcoming. The list is regularly updated according to the latest cinema news. You'll find :
A comedy-drama is a film that combines comedy with serious issues: we smile, we are moved, often in a realistic, contemporary setting.
Yes. The sections above are updated in real time whenever a new article tagged "comedy drama" is published on Sortir à Paris.
Also read: Comedies: in theaters and coming soon - Dramas & thrillers: in theaters and coming soon - Family films: our selection
