Top 10 Comedies About Foreigners

Description: A San bushmen from the Kalahari Desert finds a Coca-Cola bottle dropped from an airplane, leading him on a journey to return it to the "gods" in this South African comedy.

Fact: The film was a surprise international hit, becoming one of the most successful South African films ever. Also, the lead actor, Nǃxau ǂToma, was a real-life San tribesman who had never acted before.

Description: Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos) is a Greek-American woman who falls in love with a non-Greek man, leading to a cultural clash and a wedding that brings together two very different families in a comedic fashion.

Fact: The film was based on Nia Vardalos's one-woman play of the same name. It became one of the highest-grossing independent films of all time.

Description: Sofia Coppola's poignant comedy-drama follows Bob Harris (Bill Murray), an aging movie star, and Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson), a young woman, as they form an unlikely bond in Tokyo. Their cultural disorientation in Japan provides both humor and a deeper look into human connection.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Tokyo, and the famous karaoke scene was improvised by Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. Also, the film's title refers to the cultural and emotional disconnection the characters experience.

Description: This Steven Spielberg gem features Tom Hanks as Viktor Navorski, a man from the fictional country of Krakozhia, who becomes stranded in JFK Airport due to a coup in his homeland. His struggle to navigate the airport bureaucracy and cultural differences provides endless laughs and heartwarming moments.

Fact: The film was inspired by the true story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, an Iranian refugee who lived in Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years. Also, the set for the airport was so realistic that some travelers mistakenly thought it was part of the actual airport.

Description: Todd Anderson (Josh Hamilton) is sent to India to train his replacement after his call center job is outsourced. His cultural immersion and the humorous situations he encounters provide a light-hearted look at globalization.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Mumbai, India, and features many real-life call center employees as extras. Also, it inspired a short-lived TV series of the same name.

Description: Sacha Baron Cohen's outrageous character, Borat, travels from Kazakhstan to the U.S. to learn about American culture, resulting in a series of politically incorrect and side-splittingly funny encounters.

Fact: The film was banned in Kazakhstan, and the Kazakh government even created a website to counter the negative portrayal of the country. Also, the film's success led to a sequel, "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm," released in

Description: This French film follows the unlikely friendship between Philippe, a wealthy quadriplegic aristocrat (François Cluzet), and Driss, a young man from the projects (Omar Sy). Their cultural differences and Driss's unorthodox approach to caregiving lead to both laughter and tears.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and his caregiver Abdel Sellou. It became one of the most successful French films of all time.

Description: Robert De Niro plays Ben Whittaker, a 70-year-old widower who becomes an intern at an online fashion site run by Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway). His old-school charm and cultural differences with the younger staff create both comedic and touching moments.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life program at a tech company where older interns were brought in to share their life experiences. Also, De Niro's character was originally written for a woman.

Description: An Indian family opens a restaurant directly across from a Michelin-starred French restaurant, leading to a culinary and cultural clash that eventually turns into a heartwarming journey of understanding and fusion cuisine.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations in France, including the picturesque town of Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val. Also, the movie features real-life Michelin-starred chef Helen Mirren.

Description: Mick "Crocodile" Dundee (Paul Hogan) is an Australian bushman who finds himself in the concrete jungle of New York City. His unique perspective on American life and his encounters with urban culture provide plenty of laughs.

Fact: The film was a massive hit, spawning two sequels and turning Paul Hogan into an international star. Also, the character of Dundee was inspired by real-life Australian bushman Rod Ansell.