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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The quirky family dramedy featured a now-iconic soundtrack by Denver’s gypsy-punk-folk-mariachi act DeVotchKa, and having that band play the 20th anniversary seems like a fitting tribute to the title that helped turn DeVotchKa into an international touring force.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Prada 2 is the sequel to the 2006 dramedy film, an adaptation of the 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger which made a mammoth $327 million at the global box office and became something of a pop culture phenomenon.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Not only did Cates and Kline star in The Anniversary Party, but their two children were also cast in the dramedy.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Havens was also the lead of the indie sci-fi dramedy Guacamole Yesterdays from director Jordan Noel.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
Prada 2 is the sequel to the 2006 dramedy film, an adaptation of the 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger which made a mammoth $327 million at the global box office and became something of a pop culture phenomenon.
—Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
Not only did Cates and Kline star in The Anniversary Party, but their two children were also cast in the dramedy.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
Havens was also the lead of the indie sci-fi dramedy Guacamole Yesterdays from director Jordan Noel.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Dramedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dramedy. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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