dramedy
noun
dra·me·dy
ˈdrä-mə-dē 
ˈdra-
: a comedy (such as a film or television show) having dramatic moments
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On the other end of the spectrum, Materialists, Celine Song's quietly engrossing romantic dramedy starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal is still holding firm in the domestic top 10, adding $1.3 million in week four for an impressive $33.5 million domestically.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 July 2025
Rendezvous in Paris to Tyler Perry’s dramedy series Divorced Sistas, BET+ Premium has it all.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 3 July 2025
The actor reveals that Harrison Ford, his co-star in the Apple TV+ dramedy, is a common thread.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 18 June 2025
In the wake of 2004’s Millions, his dramedy follow-up to 28 Days, Boyle went on to direct such major award contenders as 2008’s Slumdog Millionaire (which took home the Oscar for Best Picture), 2010’s 127 Hours, and 2015’s Steve Jobs.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 16 June 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 7 July 2025
Rendezvous in Paris to Tyler Perry’s dramedy series Divorced Sistas, BET+ Premium has it all.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 3 July 2025
The actor reveals that Harrison Ford, his co-star in the Apple TV+ dramedy, is a common thread.
—Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 18 June 2025
In the wake of 2004’s Millions, his dramedy follow-up to 28 Days, Boyle went on to direct such major award contenders as 2008’s Slumdog Millionaire (which took home the Oscar for Best Picture), 2010’s 127 Hours, and 2015’s Steve Jobs.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 16 June 2025
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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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