The Funniest Australian Movies Ever Made

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Updated February 3, 2022 2.6k votes 590 voters 39.3k views
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These are the best Australian comedies, ranked from best to worst by user votes. The best Australian comedies come in all shapes and sizes of hilarity. Some Australian comedy movies revolve around quirky love stories while other good Australian comedy movies include physical comedy and action. A more slapstick approach. A few of the funniest Australian comedies have even become popular all over the world.

What films will you find on this best Australian comedies list? Muriel's Wedding introduced audiences to the incomparable talent of Toni Collette. Starring as Muriel, Collette sets out to find love and happiness against the will of her oppressive father. Mental, also starring Collette, is another hilarious Australian comedy.

The Crocodile Dundee franchise features hilarious one-liners and pratfalls that are sure to generate laughs. Other good films featured on this top Australian comedies list include The Castle, The Dish and Kill Me Three Times.

Which Australian comedy do you think deserves the No. 1 spot on this list? Give the best movies a thumbs up!
Photo: Muriel's Wedding (Miramax)
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  • The Castle
    1

    The Castle

    Michael Caton, Anne Tenney, Stephen Curry
    239 votes
    • Released: 1997
    • Directed by: Rob Sitch
    The quirky Kerrigan family lives together in a makeshift home they built themselves -- with great pride and a bizarre attention to detail -- a few yards from the edge of Melbourne, Australia's busy ...more

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  • Muriel's Wedding
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    Muriel's Wedding

    Toni Collette, Bill Hunter, Rachel Griffiths
    180 votes
    • Released: 1994
    • Directed by: P.J. Hogan
    Socially awkward Muriel Heslop (Toni Collette) wants nothing more than to get married. Unfortunately, due to her oppressive politician father (Bill Hunter), Muriel has never even been on a date. ...more

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  • Crocodile Dundee
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    Crocodile Dundee

    Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, Mark Blum
    156 votes
    • Released: 1986
    • Directed by: Peter Faiman
    A New York reporter heads to Australia to interview the living legend Mike Dundee (Paul Hogan). When she finally locates him, she is so taken with him that she brings him back with her to New York. ...more

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  • The Dish
    4

    The Dish

    Sam Neill, Kevin Harrington, Tom Long
    125 votes
    • Released: 2000
    • Directed by: Rob Sitch
    The true story of a group of eccentric scientists who are responsible for manning a satellite dish inauspiciously located on a remote Australian sheep farm. Much to NASA's alarm, the unconventional ...more
  • Crackerjack
    5

    Crackerjack

    Rick Dial, Phillip DeVona, Joshua Mikel
    110 votes
    • Released: 2012
    • Directed by: Bryan Coley
    Crackerjack is a 2012 comedy film written and directed by Bryan Coley.
  • The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
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    The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

    Terence Stamp, Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce
    145 votes
    • Released: 1994
    • Directed by: Stephan Elliott
    When drag queen Anthony (Hugo Weaving) agrees to take his act on the road, he invites fellow cross-dresser Adam (Guy Pearce) and transsexual Bernadette (Terence Stamp) to come along. In their ...more

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