Best Comedy Movies

When Harry Met Sally When Harry Met Sally 7.7 1h 35min
When Harry Met Sally
IMDb: 7.7
1h 35min

This romantic comedy, directed by Rob Reiner, explores the evolving relationship between two characters, played by Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan, over several years. The film delves into the complexities…

Ghostbusters II Ghostbusters II 6.6 1h 48min
Ghostbusters II
IMDb: 6.6
1h 48min

In this supernatural comedy sequel, the team of eccentric parapsychologists reunites to tackle a new threat to New York City. The plot revolves around a mysterious river of ectoplasmic slime…

Dead Poets Society Dead Poets Society 8.1 2h 8min
Dead Poets Society
IMDb: 8.1
2h 8min

Set in the conservative and prestigious Welton Academy in the late 1950s, this film follows a group of students whose lives are transformed by their new English teacher, John Keating,…

Working Girl Working Girl 6.8 1h 53min
Working Girl
IMDb: 6.8
1h 53min

In this 1988 film, a determined secretary from Staten Island, played by Melanie Griffith, navigates the corporate world of Manhattan with aspirations of climbing the corporate ladder. When her boss,…

The Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad The Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad 7.6 1h 25min
The Naked Gun From the Files of Police Squad
IMDb: 7.6
1h 25min

In this 1988 comedy, Leslie Nielsen stars as the bumbling yet determined Lieutenant Frank Drebin, who is on a mission to thwart a plot against Queen Elizabeth II during her…

Planes, Trains & Automobiles Planes, Trains & Automobiles 7.6 1h 33min
Planes, Trains & Automobiles
IMDb: 7.6
1h 33min

In this classic comedy, two mismatched travelers, played by Steve Martin and John Candy, embark on a chaotic journey to reach their respective destinations in time for Thanksgiving. The film,…

The Princess Bride The Princess Bride 8.0 1h 38min
The Princess Bride
IMDb: 8
1h 38min

Directed by Rob Reiner, this enchanting film is a fairy tale adventure that combines romance, comedy, and fantasy. It follows the story of a young woman and her true love,…

Spaceballs Spaceballs 7.1 1h 36min
Spaceballs
IMDb: 7.1
1h 36min

In this 1987 sci-fi comedy, a star-studded cast including Mel Brooks, John Candy, and Rick Moranis embarks on a hilarious intergalactic adventure. The film parodies popular space-themed franchises, following the…

Evil Dead II Evil Dead II 7.7 1h 24min
Evil Dead II
IMDb: 7.7
1h 24min

In this horror-comedy sequel, Ash Williams, played by Bruce Campbell, finds himself trapped in a remote cabin in the woods, where he must once again confront demonic forces unleashed by…

Radio Days Radio Days 7.4 1h 28min
Radio Days
IMDb: 7.4
1h 28min

Set in the late 1930s and early 1940s, this film is a nostalgic look at the golden age of radio, weaving together a series of vignettes that capture the impact…

Armed and Dangerous Armed and Dangerous 5.7 1h 28min
Armed and Dangerous
IMDb: 5.7
1h 28min

In this 1986 comedy, a former cop and an inept lawyer find themselves working as security guards after losing their previous jobs. The duo, played by John Candy and Eugene…

Stand by Me Stand by Me 8.1 1h 29min
Stand by Me
IMDb: 8.1
1h 29min

Directed by Rob Reiner, this coming-of-age film follows four young boys in the 1950s as they embark on a journey to find the body of a missing boy. The story,…

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 7.8 1h 43min
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
IMDb: 7.8
1h 43min

A high school student, known for his charming and rebellious nature, decides to skip school for a day of adventure in Chicago with his best friend and girlfriend. The film,…

Pretty in Pink Pretty in Pink 6.7 1h 37min
Pretty in Pink
IMDb: 6.7
1h 37min

This 1986 film, directed by Howard Deutch, is a quintessential teen romantic drama that explores the social dynamics of high school life. It stars Molly Ringwald as Andie, a girl…

Police Story Police Story 7.5 1h 40min
Police Story
IMDb: 7.5
1h 40min

In this action-packed film, Jackie Chan stars as a dedicated Hong Kong police officer who finds himself embroiled in a high-stakes battle against a notorious crime lord. The story follows…

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Spies Like Us Spies Like Us 6.4 1h 42min
Spies Like Us
IMDb: 6.4
1h 42min

In this 1985 comedy directed by John Landis, two inept government employees, played by Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd, find themselves unexpectedly thrust into the world of espionage. As they…

Desperately Seeking Susan Desperately Seeking Susan 6.1 1h 44min
Desperately Seeking Susan
IMDb: 6.1
1h 44min

In this 1985 film directed by Susan Seidelman, a bored suburban housewife becomes entangled in a series of adventures after she becomes obsessed with the personal ads of a free-spirited…

Ladyhawke Ladyhawke 6.9 2h 1min
Ladyhawke
IMDb: 6.9
2h 1min

In this 1985 fantasy adventure, a young thief named Philippe Gaston escapes from a medieval prison and becomes entangled in the lives of two cursed lovers, Navarre and Isabeau, who…

Beverly Hills Cop Beverly Hills Cop 7.4 1h 45min
Beverly Hills Cop
IMDb: 7.4
1h 45min

In this 1984 action-comedy, Eddie Murphy stars as Axel Foley, a street-smart Detroit cop who finds himself in the upscale world of Beverly Hills while investigating the murder of a…

Sixteen Candles Sixteen Candles 7.0 1h 33min
Sixteen Candles
IMDb: 7
1h 33min

In this classic 1980s coming-of-age comedy, a teenage girl navigates the trials and tribulations of high school life, including the chaos of her family forgetting her sixteenth birthday. The film…

Trading Places Trading Places 7.5 1h 56min
Trading Places
IMDb: 7.5
1h 56min

In this classic 1983 comedy, directed by John Landis, the lives of a snobbish investor and a streetwise con artist are hilariously intertwined when they become the subjects of an…

Diner Diner 7.0 1h 50min
Diner
IMDb: 7
1h 50min

Set in 1959 Baltimore, this film follows a group of childhood friends who reunite at their favorite diner as they navigate the transition from adolescence to adulthood. The ensemble cast…

Nine To Five Nine To Five 6.9 1h 49min
Nine To Five
IMDb: 6.9
1h 49min

In this 1980 comedy directed by Colin Higgins, three female office workers, played by Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton, find themselves at odds with their egotistical and sexist…

Airplane Airplane 7.7 1h 28min
Airplane
IMDb: 7.7
1h 28min

This 1980 comedy film, directed by David Zucker, is a parody of the disaster film genre, particularly the 1957 Paramount film “Zero Hour!” The plot revolves around a former fighter…

The Blues Brothers The Blues Brothers 7.9 2h 13min
The Blues Brothers
IMDb: 7.9
2h 13min

Directed by John Landis, this 1980 musical comedy follows the misadventures of two brothers, Jake and Elwood, played by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, as they embark on a mission…

Life of Brian Life of Brian 8.0 1h 34min
Life of Brian
IMDb: 8
1h 34min

Set in Judea during the time of Jesus, this satirical comedy follows the life of Brian Cohen, an ordinary man who is born on the same day and in the…

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Drunken Master Drunken Master 7.4 1h 51min
Drunken Master
IMDb: 7.4
1h 51min

In this classic martial arts film, a young and mischievous martial artist, played by the legendary Jackie Chan, is sent to learn discipline and combat skills from his strict and…

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Monty Python and the Holy Grail Monty Python and the Holy Grail 8.2 1h 31min
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
IMDb: 8.2
1h 31min

This 1975 British comedy film, directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, is a satirical take on the legend of King Arthur and his knights’ quest to find a sacred…

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Young Frankenstein Young Frankenstein 8.0 1h 46min
Young Frankenstein
IMDb: 8
1h 46min

In this classic comedy, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, played by Gene Wilder, inherits his infamous grandfather’s estate in Transylvania and becomes embroiled in the family legacy of reanimating the dead. The…

Blazing Saddles Blazing Saddles 7.7 1h 33min
Blazing Saddles
IMDb: 7.7
1h 33min

A town—where everyone seems to be named Johnson—stands in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, robber baron Hedley Lemar sends his henchmen to make life…

And Now for Something Completely Different And Now for Something Completely Different 7.5 1h 28min
And Now for Something Completely Different
IMDb: 7.5
1h 28min

This 1971 film, directed by Ian MacNaughton, is a compilation of some of the best sketches from the first two seasons of the British television series “Monty Python’s Flying Circus.”…

Catch-22 Catch-22 7.1 2h 2min
Catch-22
IMDb: 7.1
2h 2min

Set during World War II, this film follows Captain John Yossarian, a U.S. Army Air Forces B-25 bombardier, as he grapples with the absurdities and bureaucratic paradoxes of military life….

The Producers The Producers 7.5 1h 28min
The Producers
IMDb: 7.5
1h 28min

In this classic comedy directed by Mel Brooks, a down-on-his-luck Broadway producer, played by Zero Mostel, teams up with a timid accountant, portrayed by Gene Wilder, to execute a get-rich-quick…

Mary Poppins Mary Poppins 7.8 2h 19min
Mary Poppins
IMDb: 7.8
2h 19min

In this enchanting musical film directed by Robert Stevenson, a magical nanny arrives at the Banks household in London to care for two mischievous children. With her unique blend of…

The Pink Panther The Pink Panther 7.0 1h 55min
The Pink Panther
IMDb: 7
1h 55min

In this classic 1963 comedy, the bumbling yet endearing Inspector Jacques Clouseau, played by Peter Sellers, is on a mission to catch a notorious jewel thief known as “The Phantom.”…

It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World 7.5 3h 30min
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
IMDb: 7.5
3h 30min

This 1963 comedy epic, directed by Stanley Kramer, follows a group of strangers who embark on a wild and frantic race to find a hidden fortune after a dying criminal…

Cléo from 5 to 7 Cléo from 5 to 7 7.8 1h 30min
Cléo from 5 to 7
IMDb: 7.8
1h 30min

Set in the vibrant streets of Paris, this 1962 film follows a young singer named Cléo as she anxiously awaits the results of a medical test that could change her…

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Breakfast at Tiffany’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s 7.5 1h 55min
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
IMDb: 7.5
1h 55min

In this classic romantic comedy, Audrey Hepburn stars as Holly Golightly, a charming and eccentric socialite living in New York City. The film follows her whimsical adventures and her developing…

The Apartment The Apartment 8.3 2h 5min
The Apartment
IMDb: 8.3
2h 5min

Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder. He lends out his apartment to…

Some Like It Hot Some Like It Hot 8.2 2h 1min
Some Like It Hot
IMDb: 8.2
2h 1min

In this classic comedy, two struggling musicians, played by Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, find themselves on the run after witnessing a mob hit. To escape the gangsters, they disguise…

Kind Hearts and Coronets Kind Hearts and Coronets 8.0 1h 46min
Kind Hearts and Coronets
IMDb: 8
1h 46min

In this classic British black comedy, a disinherited young man seeks to avenge his mother’s unjust treatment by systematically eliminating the eight heirs standing between him and a dukedom. Alec…

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Monsieur Verdoux Monsieur Verdoux 7.8 2h 4min
Monsieur Verdoux
IMDb: 7.8
2h 4min

In this dark comedy directed by Charles Chaplin, the story follows a charming and sophisticated man who leads a double life as a serial killer, marrying and murdering wealthy women…

Arsenic and Old Lace Arsenic and Old Lace 7.9 1h 58min
Arsenic and Old Lace
IMDb: 7.9
1h 58min

In this classic dark comedy directed by Frank Capra, a drama critic discovers a shocking secret about his seemingly sweet and innocent aunts. As he navigates the chaos that ensues,…

To Be or Not to Be To Be or Not to Be 8.1 1h 39min
To Be or Not to Be
IMDb: 8.1
1h 39min

Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Warsaw, this 1942 film is a dark comedy that follows a troupe of Polish actors who become embroiled in a daring plot to outwit…

The Lady Eve The Lady Eve 7.7 1h 34min
The Lady Eve
IMDb: 7.7
1h 34min

In this classic romantic comedy, a wealthy and naive heir to a brewing fortune, played by Henry Fonda, becomes the target of a con artist and her father while on…

The Great Dictator The Great Dictator 8.4 2h 5min
The Great Dictator
IMDb: 8.4
2h 5min

In this 1940 satirical comedy, Charlie Chaplin takes on dual roles as a ruthless dictator and a humble Jewish barber, exploring themes of tyranny and humanity. The film cleverly juxtaposes…

His Girl Friday His Girl Friday 7.8 1h 32min
His Girl Friday
IMDb: 7.8
1h 32min

In this classic screwball comedy directed by Howard Hawks, the story revolves around a fast-talking newspaper editor, played by Cary Grant, who tries to win back his ex-wife and star…

Bringing Up Baby Bringing Up Baby 7.8 1h 42min
Bringing Up Baby
IMDb: 7.8
1h 42min

In this classic screwball comedy directed by Howard Hawks, a mild-mannered paleontologist, played by Cary Grant, finds his life turned upside down when he encounters a free-spirited and eccentric heiress,…

Way Out West Way Out West 7.6 1h 6min
Way Out West
IMDb: 7.6
1h 6min

In this classic 1937 comedy, the beloved duo Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy embark on a whimsical adventure in the Wild West. Tasked with delivering the deed to a valuable…

My Man Godfrey My Man Godfrey 7.9 1h 34min
My Man Godfrey
IMDb: 7.9
1h 34min

In this classic screwball comedy directed by Gregory La Cava, a wealthy and eccentric family hires a “forgotten man” from the city dump as their butler, leading to a series…

Modern Times Modern Times 8.5 1h 27min
Modern Times
IMDb: 8.5
1h 27min

In this classic film, Charlie Chaplin stars as a factory worker struggling to survive in the modern, industrialized world. The narrative follows his character as he navigates the challenges of…

A Night at the Opera A Night at the Opera 7.8 1h 36min
A Night at the Opera
IMDb: 7.8
1h 36min

In this film, the Marx Brothers infiltrate the elite circles of high society and the opera scene to unite a pair of lovers. With the assistance of a cunning manager…

Duck Soup Duck Soup 7.7 1h 9min
Duck Soup
IMDb: 7.7
1h 9min

In this classic 1933 comedy directed by Leo McCarey, the fictional country of Freedonia finds itself in financial turmoil and appoints the eccentric Rufus T. Firefly, played by the inimitable…

Trouble in Paradise Trouble in Paradise 7.9 1h 23min
Trouble in Paradise
IMDb: 7.9
1h 23min

Set in the glamorous world of high society, this 1932 film follows the charming and cunning duo of Gaston Monescu and Lily, played by Herbert Marshall and Miriam Hopkins, as…

Horse Feathers Horse Feathers 7.5 1h 8min
Horse Feathers
IMDb: 7.5
1h 8min

In this 1932 comedy, the Marx Brothers bring their signature humor to the world of college football. Groucho Marx stars as the newly appointed president of Huxley College, who is…

City Lights City Lights 8.5 1h 27min
City Lights
IMDb: 8.5
1h 27min

In this classic silent film, the iconic Charlie Chaplin stars as the Tramp, who finds himself entangled in a series of comedic and poignant adventures while trying to help a…

The Circus The Circus 8.1 1h 12min
The Circus
IMDb: 8.1
1h 12min

In this classic silent film, the story follows a down-on-his-luck tramp who inadvertently becomes the star attraction of a struggling circus. As he navigates a series of comedic mishaps and…

Steamboat Bill, Jr. Steamboat Bill, Jr. 7.8 1h 10min
Steamboat Bill, Jr.
IMDb: 7.8
1h 10min

In this classic silent film, Buster Keaton stars as the bumbling son of a steamboat captain who must prove his worth amidst a series of comedic mishaps and a brewing…

The General The General 8.1 1h 18min
The General
IMDb: 8.1
1h 18min

Set during the American Civil War, this silent film follows the story of Johnnie Gray, a train engineer who finds himself caught in a daring adventure when his beloved locomotive…

The Gold Rush The Gold Rush 8.1 1h 35min
The Gold Rush
IMDb: 8.1
1h 35min

In this classic silent film, Charlie Chaplin stars as the iconic Little Tramp, who ventures into the Klondike in search of gold during the late 19th-century gold rush. The film…

Seven Chances Seven Chances 7.8 56min
Seven Chances
IMDb: 7.8
56min

In this classic silent comedy, Buster Keaton stars as a man who must marry by 7 p.m. on his 27th birthday to inherit a fortune. As the clock ticks down,…

The Navigator The Navigator 7.5 59min
The Navigator
IMDb: 7.5
59min

In this classic silent comedy, Buster Keaton stars as a wealthy and clueless young man who finds himself adrift on an abandoned ocean liner with his love interest, played by…

Sherlock, Jr. Sherlock, Jr. 8.2 45min
Sherlock, Jr.
IMDb: 8.2
45min

In this classic silent film, Buster Keaton stars as a humble movie projectionist who dreams of becoming a great detective. His aspirations lead him into a fantastical adventure when he…

Safety Last! Safety Last! 8.1 1h 14min
Safety Last!
IMDb: 8.1
1h 14min

In this classic silent comedy, Harold Lloyd stars as a young man who moves to the big city to make a name for himself, hoping to earn enough money to…

The Kid The Kid 8.2 1h 8min
The Kid
IMDb: 8.2
1h 8min

In this silent film classic, a heartwarming tale unfolds as a kind-hearted tramp, played by Charles Chaplin, discovers an abandoned child and raises him as his own. The story beautifully…