Ranker FilmList RulesVote up your favorite film comedies that were released in the 1960s.
The 1960s was a great decade for comedy. With the counterculture flourishing, the Cold War looming, and tensions in Vietnam heightening, Hollywood responded with a catalogue of funny films that commented on the dynamic shifts in society.
What are the best ‘60s comedy movies? Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb might top your list. The black comedic satire, starring comedy legend Peter Sellers playing multiple roles, was directed by Stanley Kubrick. Kubrick created several iconic moments in the film that have become part of the pop culture lexicon, including Major Kong, played by character actor Slim Pickens, riding a nuclear bomb like a rodeo bull.
On this list of the greatest ‘60s comedy movies, you will also find such classics as The Producers, The Odd Couple, and My Fair Lady. Vote up the best 1960s comedy movies below, and be sure to let us know what you think in the comment section.
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28180It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Mickey Rooney, Spencer TracyReleased: 1963
Directed by: Stanley Kramer
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a 1963 American epic comedy film produced and directed by... more2
21155The Odd Couple
Jack Lemmon, Walter MatthauReleased: 1968
Directed by: Gene Saks
The Odd Couple is a 1968 American black comedy film written by Neil Simon, based on his play... more3
24485The Pink Panther
Peter Sellers, Claudia CardinaleReleased: 1963
Directed by: Blake Edwards
The Pink Panther is a 1963 Technicolor American comedy film filmed in 70mm Super Technirama... more4
20683Mary Poppins
Julie Andrews, Dick Van DykeReleased: 1964
Directed by: Robert Stevenson
Mary Poppins is a 1964 American musical fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson and produced... more5
17467A Charlie Brown Christmas
Bill Melendez, Peter RobbinsReleased: 1965
Directed by: Bill Melendez
A Charlie Brown Christmas is a musical animated television special based on the comic strip... more6
15959Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
Boris Karloff, June ForayReleased: 1966
Directed by: Chuck Jones, Ben Washam
This special is a 1966 American animated television special directed by Chuck Jones. It is... more7
16968The Great Race
Natalie Wood, Jack LemmonReleased: 1965
Directed by: Blake Edwards
The Great Race is a 1965 American slapstick comedy Technicolor film starring Jack Lemmon, Tony... more8
17374Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
James Earl Jones, Peter SellersReleased: 1964
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free TrialDr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, more commonly known as... more9
15667It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown
Lisa DeFaria, Christopher SheaReleased: 1966
Directed by: Bill Melendez
It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is a 1966 American prime time animated television... more10
14862The Parent Trap
Maureen O'Hara, John MillsReleased: 1961
Directed by: David Swift
The Parent Trap is a 1961 Walt Disney film. It stars Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara and Brian... more11
15670Support Your Local Sheriff!
James Garner, Bruce DernReleased: 1969
Directed by: Burt Kennedy
Support Your Local Sheriff! is a 1969 American Technicolor comedic western film distributed by... more12
14467The Producers
Gene Wilder, Kenneth MarsReleased: 1967
Directed by: Mel Brooks
The Producers is a 1968 American satirical dark comedy film written and directed by Mel... more13
14770The Jungle Book
Clint Howard, George SandersReleased: 1967
Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free TrialThe Jungle Book is a 1967 American animated film produced by Walt Disney Productions. Inspired... more14
13965A Shot in the Dark
Peter Sellers, Elke SommerReleased: 1964
Directed by: Blake Edwards
A Shot in the Dark is a 1964 comedy film directed by Blake Edwards and is the second... more15
13772Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Phil Collins, Dick Van DykeReleased: 1968
Directed by: Ken Hughes
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is a 1968 British musical film loosely based on Ian Fleming's novel... more16
11757Father Goose
Cary Grant, Leslie CaronReleased: 1964
Directed by: Ralph Nelson
Father Goose is a 1964 romantic comedy film set in WWII, starring Cary Grant, Leslie Caron and... more17
12262The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming
Carl Reiner, Alan ArkinReleased: 1966
Directed by: Norman Jewison
The Russians Are Coming, the Russians Are Coming is a 1966 American comedy film directed by... more18
12063My Fair Lady
Audrey Hepburn, Rex HarrisonReleased: 1964
Directed by: George Cukor
My Fair Lady is a 1964 American musical film adaptation of the Lerner and Loewe stage musical... more19
10358Charade
Audrey Hepburn, Cary GrantReleased: 1963
Directed by: Stanley Donen
Charade is a 1963 Technicolor American romantic comedy/mystery film directed by Stanley Donen,... more20
9859Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines
Benny Hill, Red SkeltonReleased: 1965
Directed by: Ken Annakin
Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines; Or, How I Flew from London to Paris in 25... more21
10371The Apartment
Shirley MacLaine, Jack LemmonReleased: 1960
Directed by: Billy Wilder
The Apartment is a 1960 American comedy-drama film produced and directed by Billy Wilder,... more22
10272Cat Ballou
Jane Fonda, Nat King ColeReleased: 1965
Directed by: Elliot Silverstein
Cat Ballou is a 1965 comedy Western film, the story of a woman who hires a notorious gunman to... more23
8257How to Steal a Million
Audrey Hepburn, Peter O'TooleReleased: 1966
Directed by: William Wyler
This film is a 1966 comedy film, directed by William Wyler and starring Audrey Hepburn, Peter... more24
8259The Music Man
Ron Howard, Shirley JonesReleased: 1962
Directed by: Morton DaCosta
The Music Man is a 1962 musical film starring Robert Preston as Harold Hill and Shirley Jones... more25
9674A Hard Day's Night
Paul McCartney, John LennonReleased: 1964
Directed by: Richard Lester
A Hard Day's Night is a 1964 British black-and-white comedy film directed by Richard Lester... more
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