The Absolute Funniest Movies Of All Time
Looking for good comedy movies to watch? Here are the funniest movies of all time, ranked by fans. What are the top comedies ever made? From old comedy classics, like Airplane!, to super funny movies that are more recent, this list of the most hilarious movies attempts to answer the question "What are the very best comedy movies of all time?" by incorporating the views and opinions of all members of the Ranker Community to determine which of these are extremely funny movies. Featuring hysterical slapstick, silly, goofy, and stupid parodies (all of which are hilarious movies) - including plenty of comedies that touch on serious subjects - our ranking of great must-watch comedies has them all.
Vote up the really funny movies that will guarantee tons of laughs, and if you think our popular top ten comedies looks wrong, get your votes in! Because your votes will help determine the funniest movies of all time.
- 1Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn
- Released: 1974
- Directed by: Mel Brooks
Saddle up for some good ol' raucous fun with Blazing Saddles, a rip-roaring Wild West spoof from the warped mind of Mel Brooks. The star-studded cast, myriad puns, and unbridled humor make this profane parody a rootin', tootin' delight.
- 2Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid
- Released: 1989
- Directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Yule be laughing all the way through National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, as Chevy Chase's Clark Griswold lights up the season with his signature bumbling charm. From turkey disasters to family dysfunction, this holiday hoot has a hilarious, heartwarming gift for everyone.
- 3Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Peter Graves
- Released: 1980
- Directed by: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
There’s high-flying hilarity in Airplane! as this iconic spoof mocks disaster flicks with its absurdity and pun-tastic zingers. The off-the-wall antics of Leslie Nielsen and company make this a memorable and laugh-out-loud classic.
- 4Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray
- Released: 1980
- Directed by: Harold Ramis
Get ready to tee off with Caddyshack, a zany ode to golf course shenanigans starring Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, and Rodney Dangerfield. From chasing gophers to wagering wayward golf rounds, this gut-busting comedy has clubs in stitches.
- 5Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse
- Released: 2007
- Directed by: Greg Mottola
Superbad brings the adolescent angst (and laughs) with Jonah Hill and Michael Cera bumbling through a wild high school party. Showcasing the painfully funny friendships and awkward misadventures of teenage life, this flick is a laugh riot.
- 6Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly, Richard Jenkins
- Released: 2008
- Directed by: Adam McKay
Prepare for sibling rivalry like never before, as Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly shake things up in Step Brothers. From childish pranks to bunk bed calamity, these two middle-aged, lovable bozos bring the laughs and the bromance to new heights.
