There are 16 Myer-Briggs Type Indicators®, and everyone falls into one of these personality types. For ISFJs, this type of person represents introversion, sensing, feeling, and judgment. They’re the compassionate, reliable, and hardworking of the bunch. While not every genre or movie satisfies this type of person, there is a specific type of humor that will have these people laughing.
In case movie buffs are searching for the perfect comedic treat for their dynamic and unique personality, look no further. Here are 5 comedy flicks that all true ISFJs will love, and 5 they’ll definitely hate.
Love: Juno (2007)
An ISFJ is a compassionate and supportive person. That being said, a good wholesome and hilarious film is certainly up their alley.
This teen comedy stars Ellen Page and Michael Cera, who play a brand new couple, and who get pregnant in high school. They decide to let a couple adopt the baby (Jennifer Garner and Jason Bateman), but this flick takes a comedic and wholesome turn of love and growth.
Hate: Step Brothers (2008)
While this has become quite the classic and the pinnacle of Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly’s careers, this is exactly the slap-stick and empty humor that an ISFJ with likely hate.
There isn’t much depth or purpose to this film, and that’s exactly the opposite of entertainment for an ISFJ. These two middle-aged step-brothers moving in with their newly married parents is not exactly their cup of tea.
Love: The Big Sick (2017)
This one is certainly ore of a romantic comedy, but that’s likely the most loved subgenre of comedy for ISFJs. They crave compassion and love, and want a deep story rather than a random one.
In this hilarious flick, a Pakistan-American comedian (Kumail Nanjiani) falls in love with a grad student (Emily Gardner), but their cultures and families begin to clash. On top of it all, she falls into a tragic illness that forces him to face her parents and his feeling.
Hate: The Dictator (2012)
This comedy is the epitome of slap-stick humor and cringe-worthy content. Starring the hilarious Sacha Baron Cohen, this movie follows a dictator who travels to New York after being summoned on account of his country’s nuclear weapons.
This flick is definitely outrageous, and doesn’t exactly have any real substance to it that an ISFJ enjoys in their flicks. Despite being funny, it’s definitely all based on absurdity.
Love: Booksmart (2019)
This is another teen comedy that takes place in high school, but it has the wholesome and relatable content that all ISFJs will love about friendship and growth.
This flick follows two academic achievers who finally decide that they should have played harder than they worked on the night of their graduation. This flick stars the brilliant and young Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein, and is purely joyful and funny.
Hate: Ted (2012)
This classic Seth MacFarlane directed comedy stars Mark Wahlberg, Mil Kunis, and a big teddy bear. A child’s wish to bring his teddy bear to life comes true, and now as a grown man and grown bear, they’re best buds. However, this causes tension in his new relationship.
Besides having a big soft teddy bear and a stellar cast, this movie is all about partying and freedom, and doesn’t really land anywhere near our heart – the center of an ISFJ.
Love: The Other Woman (2014)
This hilarious film is all about trust, love, and friendship. After finding out that her boyfriend is married, a lawyer teams up with his wife and another lover to take down the cheating man.
Starring Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton, and Nickolaj Coster-Waldau, this movie will have viewers, especially ISFJs, laughing from start to finish while simultaneously filling every inch of their soul.
Hate: You Don’t Mess With The Zohan (2008)
It’s probably safe to say that most Adam Sandler movies wouldn’t entertain an ISFJ too much. Of course, this one is especially the case for its raunchy and absurd humor.
An Israeli Special Forces soldier fakes his death so he can start a new life as a hairdresser. Outrageous and hilarious, this easy watch probably doesn’t satisfy the caring and analytical ISFJ.
Love: Superbad (2007)
ISFJs are known as the “defenders” of the bunch. That means they’re suckers for underdogs and those wanting to change. This classic comedy stars Michael Cera and Jonah Hill, two dorky high school seniors who decide to throw one wild bash.
Their plan, of course, goes off the rails, which definitely is bothersome to the careful ISFJ, but this movie is still pure, honest, and hilarious for this personality type.
Hate: Goon (2011)
As caring defenders, it’s safe to say that a “goon” is exactly an ISFJ’s worst nightmare. Although Seann William Scott is hilarious, this sport comedy is all about pain and glory.
Outcasted by his family, a bouncer turns over to semi-pro hockey, where he leads his team of misfits to victory by beating everyone on the ice. A bit too much to take in, this raunchy and violent comedy might not be the best fit for an ISFJ.
