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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347118The Big Lebowski
Julianne Moore, Jeff BridgesReleased: 1998
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
The Big Lebowski is a 1998 stoner comedy film written, produced, and directed by Joel and... more on Wikipedia
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342122Monty Python and the Holy Grail
John Cleese, Terry GilliamReleased: 1975
Directed by: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
Monty Python and the Holy Grail is a 1975 British comedy film written and performed by the... more on Wikipedia3
304114Office Space
Jennifer Aniston, John C. McGinleyReleased: 1999
Directed by: Mike Judge
Office Space is a 1999 American comedy film written and directed by Mike Judge. The film... more on Wikipedia4
259102Spaceballs
Joan Rivers, John HurtReleased: 1987
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Spaceballs is a 1987 American parody film co-written and directed by Mel Brooks and starring... more on Wikipedia5
270109Ghostbusters
Bill Murray, Sigourney WeaverReleased: 1984
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Ghostbusters is a 1984 American sci-fi-fantasy comedy film, directed and produced by Ivan... more on Wikipedia6
294128Shaun of the Dead
Martin Freeman, Simon PeggReleased: 2004
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Shaun of the Dead is a 2004 British horror comedy film directed by Edgar Wright. In a small... more on Wikipedia7
237102Super Troopers
Lynda Carter, Brian CoxReleased: 2002
Directed by: Jay Chandrasekhar
Super Troopers is a 2002 comedy film directed by Jay Chandrasekhar, written by and starring... more on Wikipedia8
22397Clerks
Kevin Smith, Jason MewesReleased: 1994
Directed by: Kevin Smith
Clerks is a 1994 American black-and-white comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith, who... more on Wikipedia9
232104Zombieland
Emma Stone, Amber HeardReleased: 2009
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
Zombieland is a 2009 American zombie comedy film directed by Ruben Fleischer from a screenplay... more on Wikipedia10
20487Dazed and Confused
Ben Affleck, Milla JovovichReleased: 1993
Directed by: Richard Linklater
Dazed and Confused is a 1993 coming of age comedy film written and directed by Richard... more on Wikipedia11
21092The Blues Brothers
Carrie Fisher, Aretha FranklinReleased: 1980
Directed by: John Landis
The Blues Brothers is a 1980 American musical comedy film directed by John Landis and starring... more on Wikipedia12
221110The Goonies
Corey Feldman, Josh BrolinReleased: 1985
Directed by: Richard Donner
The Goonies is a 1985 American adventure comedy film directed by Richard Donner. The... more on Wikipedia13
276148Napoleon Dynamite
Haylie Duff, Jon HederReleased: 2004
Directed by: Jared Hess
Napoleon Dynamite is a 2004 American independent art-house comedy film written by Jared and... more on Wikipedia14
215110Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Christina Applegate, Will FerrellReleased: 2004
Directed by: Adam McKay
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, or simply Anchorman, is a 2004 comedy film directed by... more on Wikipedia15
17182This Is Spinal Tap
Billy Crystal, Fran DrescherReleased: 1984
Directed by: Rob Reiner
This Is Spinal Tap is an American 1984 rock music mockumentary written, scored by, and... more on Wikipedia16
18190The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Susan Sarandon, Tim CurryReleased: 1975
Directed by: Jim Sharman
The Rocky Horror Picture Show is a 1975 musical horror comedy film by 20th Century Fox... more on Wikipedia17
212115Idiocracy
Maya Rudolph, Terry CrewsReleased: 2006
Directed by: Mike Judge
Idiocracy is a 2006 American satirical science fiction comedy film directed by Mike Judge and... more on Wikipedia18
191102Hot Fuzz
Cate Blanchett, Martin FreemanReleased: 2007
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Hot Fuzz is a 2007 British action comedy parody film directed by Edgar Wright, written by... more on Wikipedia19
180102Clueless
Alicia Silverstone, Brittany MurphyReleased: 1995
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Clueless is a 1995 American comedy film loosely based on Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma. It... more on Wikipedia20
15281Waiting...
Ryan Reynolds, Emmanuelle ChriquiReleased: 2005
Directed by: Rob McKittrick
Waiting... is a 2005 American comedy film starring Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris, and Justin Long.... more on Wikipedia21
14180Mallrats
Ben Affleck, Shannen DohertyReleased: 1995
Directed by: Kevin Smith
Mallrats is a 1995 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Kevin Smith. It is... more on Wikipedia22
143102Pineapple Express
Seth Rogen, James FrancoReleased: 2008
Directed by: David Gordon Green
Pineapple Express is a 2008 American buddy stoner action comedy film directed by David Gordon... more on Wikipedia23
12087Tucker & Dale vs. Evil
Alan Tudyk, Chelan SimmonsReleased: 2010
Directed by: Eli Craig
Tucker & Dave vs. Evil is a 2010 American comedy horror film directed by Eli Craig. Tucker... more on Wikipedia24
151118Mean Girls
Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdamsReleased: 2004
Directed by: Mark Waters
Mean Girls is a 2004 American teen comedy film. Mark Waters directed, and Tina Fey wrote the... more on Wikipedia![Harold and Maude]()
256137Harold and Maude
Ruth Gordon, Tom SkerrittReleased: 1971
Directed by: Hal Ashby
Harold and Maude is a 1971 American romantic dark comedy directed by Hal Ashby and released by... more on Wikipedia
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