Ranker FilmList RulesVote up the greatest comedies starring people of color, made primarily for Black audiences.
Some of the funniest movies ever made feature talented casts of African American actors and actresses. The top Black comedies spotlight quick-witted characters and hilarious situations, all with a focus on family and friendship. This is a list of the greatest funny Black movies including everything from The Nutty Professor to How High to Think Like A Man.
What famous films will you find on this list of African American comedy movies? In Coming to America, Eddie Murphy stars as an African prince seeking his true love and queen in New York City. Murphy and his co-star Arsenio Hall played multiple roles in this classic comedy. Barbershop is another crowd-pleasing hit, and Friday - starring Ice Cube and Chris Tucker - is a hilarious look at a day in the life of two good friends. Other great films featured on this list of the best Black comedies include Beverly Hills Cop, A Madea Christmas, and House Party.
Which movie do you think is the funniest? Take a look at this list and give the best films a thumbs up to make sure they end up in the top spot.
If you're looking for more entertainment featuring talented African American stars, take a look at this list of the best Black TV shows or best Black horror movies.
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2,115273Friday
Ice Cube, Meagan GoodReleased: 1995
Directed by: F. Gary Gray
Friday is a 1995 American stoner buddy comedy film directed by F. Gary Gray in his directorial... more on Wikipedia
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1,450272Coming to America
Eddie Murphy, Samuel L. JacksonReleased: 1988
Directed by: John Landis
Coming to America is a 1988 American comedy film directed by John Landis, and based on a story... more on Wikipedia3
1,150241Rush Hour
Jackie Chan, Roselyn SánchezReleased: 1998
Directed by: Brett Ratner
Rush Hour is a 1998 American buddy action comedy film and the first installment in the Rush... more on Wikipedia4
981196Next Friday
Ice Cube, Chris TuckerReleased: 2000
Directed by: Steve Carr
Next Friday is a 2000 American stoner comedy film, and the sequel to the 1995 film Friday.... more on Wikipedia5
1,203258Life
Eddie Murphy, Poppy MontgomeryReleased: 1999
Directed by: Ted Demme
Life is a 1999 American comedy-drama film written by Robert Ramsey & Matthew Stone and... more on Wikipedia6
700130Bad Boys
Will Smith, Téa LeoniReleased: 1995
Directed by: Michael Bay
Bad Boys is a 1995 American action comedy film produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer,... more on Wikipedia7
703143Friday After Next
Ice Cube, Terry CrewsReleased: 2002
Directed by: Marcus Raboy
Friday After Next is a 2002 comedy film directed by Marcus Raboy, starring Ice Cube and Mike... more on Wikipedia8
700143Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Vivica A. Fox, Bernie MacReleased: 1996
Directed by: Paris Barclay
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood is a 1996 American... more on Wikipedia9
643126House Party
Martin Lawrence, George ClintonReleased: 1990
Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
House Party is a 1990 American comedy film released by New Line Cinema. It stars Kid and Play... more on Wikipedia10
40554Rush Hour 2
Maggie Q, Jackie ChanReleased: 2001
Directed by: Brett Ratner
Rush Hour 2 is a 2001 martial arts buddy action comedy film. This is the second installment in... more on Wikipedia11
730153Harlem Nights
Eddie Murphy, Richard PryorReleased: 1989
Directed by: Eddie Murphy
Harlem Nights is a 1989 comedy film starring Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor and directed by... more on Wikipedia12
561104Bad Boys II
Megan Fox, Will SmithReleased: 2003
Directed by: Michael Bay
Bad Boys II is a 2003 American action-comedy film directed by Michael Bay, produced by Jerry... more on Wikipedia13
764173Barbershop
Ice Cube, EveReleased: 2002
Directed by: Tim Story
Barbershop is a 2002 American comedy film directed by Tim Story, produced by State Street... more on Wikipedia14
549109The Nutty Professor
Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett SmithReleased: 1996
Directed by: Tom Shadyac
The Nutty Professor is a 1996 American slapstick science-fiction comedy film directed by Tom... more on Wikipedia15
45479Beverly Hills Cop
Eddie Murphy, Damon WayansReleased: 1984
Directed by: Martin Brest
Beverly Hills Cop is a 1984 American action comedy film directed by Martin Brest and starring... more on Wikipedia16
523112Blue Streak
Martin Lawrence, Dave ChappelleReleased: 1999
Directed by: Les Mayfield
Blue Streak is a 1999 film, directed by Les Mayfield with Martin Lawrence. The director has... more on Wikipedia17
934256White Chicks
Shawn Wayans, Marlon WayansReleased: 2004
Directed by: Keenen Ivory Wayans
White Chicks is a 2004 American comedy film directed by Keenen Ivory Wayans. FBI agents Kevin... more on Wikipedia18
471100Money Talks
Charlie Sheen, Heather LocklearReleased: 1997
Directed by: Brett Ratner
Money Talks is a 1997 American action comedy film directed by Brett Ratner, starring Chris... more on Wikipedia19
40878Trading Places
Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee CurtisReleased: 1983
Directed by: John Landis
Trading Places is a 1983 American comedy film directed by John Landis, starring Dan Aykroyd... more on Wikipedia20
570146How High
Jeffrey Jones, Tracy MorganReleased: 2001
Directed by: Jesse Dylan
How High is a 2001 stoner film starring Method Man and Redman, written by Dustin Lee Abraham,... more on Wikipedia21
35873Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins
Louis C.K., James Earl JonesReleased: 2008
Directed by: Malcolm D. Lee
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins is a 2008 American comedy film written and directed by Malcolm D.... more on Wikipedia22
33564Boomerang
Halle Berry, Eddie MurphyReleased: 1992
Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
Boomerang is a 1992 American romantic comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin. The film stars... more on Wikipedia23
34781Norbit
Eddie Murphy, Thandie NewtonReleased: 2007
Directed by: Brian Robbins
Norbit is a 2007 American romantic comedy film directed by Brian Robbins, and written and... more on Wikipedia24
1,327495Girls Trip
Regina Hall, Queen LatifahReleased: 2017
Directed by: Malcolm D. Lee
Girls Trip is a 2017 American comedy film directed by Malcolm D. Lee. It follows a group of... more on Wikipedia25
29665A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
Martin Lawrence, Tracy MorganReleased: 1996
Directed by: Martin Lawrence
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate is a 1996 American dark comedy-romance film that was... more on Wikipedia
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