Ranker FilmList RulesVote up your favorite comedies that have developed a cult following
This list contains information on the best cult comedy films, ranked from best to worst by user votes. The best cult comedy movies come in many forms. Some good cult comedies are silly and over the top while other new cult comedies feature dry, sarcastic humor. Many of the best cult comedies were box office bombs that grew in popularity over time.
What films will you find on this top cult comedies movies list? Clerks has to be near the top. Kevin Smith's 1994 masterpiece found the funny in the mundane aspects of the everyday life of two cashiers. The film also marked the first appearance of the director's signature characters, Jay and Silent Bob. This Is Spinal Tap is another hilarious cult comedy beloved by fans of rock music.
The Big Lebowski may just be the most quotable cult comedy movie of all time. Other good cult comedy films include Shaun of the Dead, The Blues Brothers, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
How will we ever determine which comedy cult classic is the best? Help us decide by giving your favorites a thumbs up and please add any good movies we may have missed.
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1651Cabin Boy
David Letterman, Alfred MolinaReleased:Â 1994
Directed by:Â Adam Resnick
Cabin Boy is a 1994 fantasy comedy film directed by Adam Resnick and co-produced by Tim... more
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1444Shakes the Clown
Adam Sandler, Robin WilliamsReleased:Â 1992
Directed by:Â Bobcat Goldthwait
Shakes the Clown is a 1992 American film directed and written by Bobcat Goldthwait, who... more28
1653The Lobster
Colin Farrell, Rachel WeiszReleased:Â 2015
Directed by:Â Yorgos Lanthimos
The Lobster is a 2015 science fiction romantic comedy-drama film directed by Greek director... more29
2187They Came Together
Cobie Smulders, Amy PoehlerReleased:Â 2014
Directed by:Â David Wain
They Came Together is a 2014 American comedy film directed by David Wain and written by Wain... more30
939The Dark Backward
Rob Lowe, James CaanReleased:Â 1991
Directed by:Â Adam Rifkin
The Dark Backward is a 1991 satirical comedy film directed and written by Adam Rifkin.... more31
414Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss
Kate Micucci, Taika WaititiReleased:Â 2020
Directed by:Â Vivieno Caldinelli
Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss (a.k.a.Seven Stages to Achieve Eternal Bliss by Passing... more32
00Dinner for Schmucks
Steve Carell, Paul RuddReleased:Â 2010
Directed by:Â Jay Roach
Dinner for Schmucks is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Jay Roach, based on the 1998... more33
20Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Johnny Depp, Cameron DiazReleased:Â 1998
Directed by:Â Terry Gilliam
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a 1998 American dark comedy film co-written and directed by... more34
10Daughters of Darkness
John Karlen, Delphine SeyrigReleased:Â 1971
Directed by: Harry Kümel
Daughters of Darkness is a 1971 Belgian horror film, directed by Harry Kümel. It is an erotic... more35
10The Band's Visit
Uri Gavriel, Ronit ElkabetzReleased:Â 2007
Directed by:Â Eran Kolirin
The Band's Visit is a 2007 Israeli film directed by Eran Kolirin. The Band's Visit was... more36
1024 Hour Party People
Christopher Eccleston, Simon PeggReleased:Â 2002
Directed by:Â Michael Winterbottom
24 Hour Party People is a 2002 British comedy-drama film about Manchester's popular music... more37
10After Hours
Martin Scorsese, Teri GarrReleased:Â 1985
Directed by:Â Martin Scorsese
After Hours is a 1985 American black comedy film directed by Martin Scorsese, written by... more38
10A Bucket of Blood
Dick Miller, Paul HornReleased:Â 1959
Directed by:Â Roger Corman
A Bucket of Blood is a 1959 American comedy horror film directed by Roger Corman. It starred... more39
11Being There
Shirley MacLaine, Peter SellersReleased:Â 1979
Directed by:Â Hal Ashby
Being There is a 1979 American comedy-drama film directed by Hal Ashby. Adapted from the 1970... more40
10Be Kind Rewind
Sigourney Weaver, Jack BlackReleased:Â 2008
Directed by:Â Michel Gondry
Be Kind Rewind is a 2008 comedy-drama film from New Line Cinema, written and directed by... more41
40Blazing Saddles
Mel Brooks, Gene WilderReleased:Â 1974
Directed by:Â Mel Brooks
Blazing Saddles is a 1974 satirical Western comedy film directed by Mel Brooks. Starring... more42
10Bubble Boy
Stacy Keibler, Jake GyllenhaalReleased:Â 2001
Directed by:Â Blair Hayes
Bubble Boy is a 2001 comedy film directed by Blair Hayes and stars Jake Gyllenhaal in the... more43
10Burn After Reading
Brad Pitt, George ClooneyReleased:Â 2008
Directed by:Â Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Burn After Reading is a 2008 black comedy film written, produced, edited and directed by Joel... more44
10But I'm a Cheerleader
Michelle Williams, RuPaulReleased:Â 1999
Directed by:Â Jamie Babbit
But I'm a Cheerleader is a 1999 satirical romantic comedy film directed by Jamie Babbit and... more45
11Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Common, Mos DefReleased:Â 2006
Directed by:Â Michel Gondry
Dave Chappelle's Block Party, also known as Block Party, is a 2005 documentary film hosted and... more46
10Delicatessen
Dominique Pinon, Karin ViardReleased:Â 1991
Directed by:Â Marc Caro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Delicatessen is a 1991 French film, directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro, starring... more47
20Drop Dead Gorgeous
Amy Adams, Kirsten DunstReleased:Â 1999
Directed by:Â Michael Patrick Jann
This film is a 1999 American black comedy film directed by Michael Patrick Jann and starring... more48
10Four Rooms
Madonna, Salma HayekReleased:Â 1995
Directed by:Â Alexandre Rockwell, Quentin Tarantino, Allison Anders, Robert Rodriguez
Four Rooms is a 1995 anthology comedy film directed by Allison Anders, Alexandre Rockwell,... more49
10Heavy Weights
Ben Stiller, Jerry StillerReleased:Â 1995
Directed by:Â Steven Brill
Heavyweights is a 1995 comedy film directed by Steven Brill and co-written by Brill with Judd... more50
642How to Get Ahead in Advertising
Rachel Ward, Richard E. GrantReleased:Â 1989
Directed by:Â Bruce Robinson
How to Get Ahead in Advertising is a 1989 British film written and directed by Bruce Robinson... more
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