The best hood comedies keep you in stitches the entire time. They have larger than life characters, wacky situations, and, sometimes, an important social perspective. Funny hood movies emerged during the 1990s as a response to heavier urban dramas like Boyz N the Hood. From House Party to Friday, the top hood comedy movies have entertained audiences of all sorts with their sharp writing and skillful performances. Big stars like Kevin Hart and Jamie Foxx got early screen roles in these pictures.
Use the list below to see if your favorite hilarious films have made it near the top, or use it to find the next hood comedy you want to watch. If you don't see a hood comedy that should be included, add it to the list and see how other users are ranking it.
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13615Friday
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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869Don'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 Wikipedia3
8115Next 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 Wikipedia4
8618Friday 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 Wikipedia5
5512How 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 Wikipedia6
4318House 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 Wikipedia7
339Barbershop
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 Wikipedia8
2911I Got the Hook Up
Snoop Dogg, Ice CubeReleased: 1998
Directed by: Master P, Michael Martin
I Got the Hook-Up is a 1998 U.S. crime comedy film, starring Anthony Johnson, Master P, Ice... more on Wikipedia9
2811White Men Can't Jump
Woody Harrelson, Wesley SnipesReleased: 1992
Directed by: Ron Shelton
White Men Can't Jump is a 1992 American sports buddy comedy film written and directed by Ron... more on Wikipedia10
215Barbershop 2: Back in Business
Queen Latifah, Ice CubeReleased: 2004
Directed by: Kevin Rodney Sullivan
Barbershop 2: Back in Business is a 2004 American comedy-drama film directed by Kevin Rodney... more on Wikipedia11
228The Players Club
Jamie Foxx, Ice CubeReleased: 1998
Directed by: Ice Cube
The Players Club is a 1998 American comedy/drama film written and directed by Ice Cube, who... more on Wikipedia12
189Booty Call
Jamie Foxx, Vivica A. FoxReleased: 1997
Directed by: Jeff Pollack
Booty Call is a 1997 comedy film, written by J. Stanford Parker and Takashi Bufford, and... more on Wikipedia13
135Class Act
Pauly Shore, Karyn ParsonsReleased: 1992
Directed by: Randall Miller
Class Act is a 1992 comedy film, directed by Randall Miller and starring hip-hop duo Kid 'n... more on Wikipedia14
1710CB4
Halle Berry, Shaquille O'NealReleased: 1993
Directed by: Tamra Davis
CB4 is a 1993 American comedy film directed by Tamra Davis, and starring Chris Rock. The film... more on Wikipedia15
169Paper Soldiers
Stacey Dash, Michael RapaportReleased: 2002
Directed by: Damon Dash, David Daniel
Paper Soldiers is a 2002 American urban crime comedy directed by Damon Dash and David Daniel.... more on Wikipedia16
1373 Strikes
Meagan Good, Mo'Nique Imes-JacksonReleased: 2000
Directed by: DJ Pooh
3 Strikes is a 2000 American screwball comedy film, written and directed by DJ Pooh. The film... more on Wikipedia17
1712The Wash
Eminem, Shaquille O'NealReleased: 2001
Directed by: DJ Pooh
The Wash is a hip hop-styled film written and directed by DJ Pooh and starring Dr. Dre, Snoop... more on Wikipedia18
149Car Wash
Danny DeVito, Richard PryorReleased: 1976
Directed by: Michael Schultz
Car Wash is a 1976 American comedy film released by Universal Pictures. The Art Linson... more on Wikipedia19
126Barbershop: The Next Cut
Ice Cube, Cedric the EntertainerDirected by: Malcolm D. Lee
Barbershop: The Next Cut is a 2016 American comedy film directed by Malcolm D. Lee and written... more on Wikipedia20
2118Dope
Shameik Moore, Tony RevoloriReleased: 2015
Directed by: Rick Famuyiwa
Dope is a 2015 American comedy-drama coming-of-age film directed by Rick Famuyiwa. After being... more on Wikipedia21
138Janky Promoters
Ice Cube, Young JeezyReleased: 2009
Directed by: Marcus Raboy
Janky Promoters is a 2009 comedy film, re-teaming Ice Cube and Mike Epps who play as "janky"... more on Wikipedia22
139House Party 2
Queen Latifah, Martin LawrenceReleased: 1991
Directed by: Doug McHenry, George Jackson
House Party 2, the sequel to the 1990 film House Party, was released in October 1991 by New... more on Wikipedia23
139Def Jam's How to Be a Player
Gilbert Gottfried, Bernie MacReleased: 1997
Directed by: Lionel C. Martin
Def Jam's How to Be a Player is a 1997 comedy film, starring Bill Bellamy, Natalie Desselle... more on Wikipedia24
116Ride
Snoop Dogg, Cedric the EntertainerReleased: 1998
Directed by: Millicent Shelton
Ride is a 1998 American comedy film, written and directed by Millicent Shelton. The film stars... more on Wikipedia25
96Trippin'
Naomi Campbell, Anthony AndersonReleased: 1999
Directed by: David Raynr
Trippin' is a 1999 comedy film starring Deon Richmond, Maia Campbell, Donald Faison, and Guy... more on Wikipedia
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