The Best R-Rated Comedies

Updated January 29, 2021 15.5k votes 2.0k voters 119.7k views223 items

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Here is a list of the funniest R-Rated comedies, ranked from best to worst by how funny they are, no matter how inappropriate. These comedies are all R-Rated, so if you're looking for a more broad look at this genre then check out the Best Comedy Movies of All Time. This list takes the best R-Rated comedies to see once and for all which one is the greatest R-Rated crude comedy movie of all time. This list of popular R-Rated comedies includes information like who directed the film, when it was released, and which actors starred in the movie. If you think the top R-Rated comedy movie isn't as high as it should be then be sure to vote it up so it can take its rightful place among the other great R-Rated comedy films on this list. If you're trying to find a specific R-Rated adult comedy movie, you can search this list and filter to find what you're looking for.

If you're trying to find out "What are good R-Rated comedies?" and "What are the most famous R-Rated comedies?" then this list is the perfect resource for you. Use this list if you're looking for some new comedies that are rated R. Between Netflix, Amazon Prime, and other services, there are thousands of great comedies rated R, so get out there and start watching.

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Superbad
Emma Stone, Seth Rogen
Released: 2007
Directed by: Greg Mottola
Rated: R (USA)
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The Hangover
Mike Tyson, Bradley Cooper
Released: 2009
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Rated: R (USA)
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Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin
Released: 2016
Directed by: Tim MIller
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Step Brothers
Will Ferrell, Seth Rogen
Released: 2008
Directed by: Adam McKay
Rated: 18, 16, R (USA), UK: 15, K-13
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American Pie
Alyson Hannigan, Tara Reid
Released: 1999
Directed by: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
Rated: R (USA)
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Horrible Bosses
Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey
Released: 2011
Directed by: Seth Gordon
Rated: R (USA)
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Zombieland
Emma Stone, Amber Heard
Released: 2009
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
Rated: R (USA)
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Wedding Crashers
Owen Wilson, Vince Vaughn
Released: 2005
Directed by: David Dobkin
Rated: R (USA)
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Pineapple Express
Seth Rogen, James Franco
Released: 2008
Directed by: David Gordon Green
Rated: R (USA)
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The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Elizabeth Banks, Kat Dennings
Released: 2005
Directed by: Judd Apatow
Rated: R (USA)
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Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
John Cho, Kal Penn
Released: 2004
Directed by: Danny Leiner
Rated: R (USA)
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Shaun of the Dead
Martin Freeman, Simon Pegg
Released: 2004
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Rated: R (USA), G
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Old School
Elisha Cuthbert, Snoop Dogg
Released: 2003
Directed by: Todd Phillips
Rated: R (USA)
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Vacation
Chevy Chase, Christie Brinkley
Released: 1983
Directed by: Harold Ramis
Rated: R (USA)
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Deadpool 2
Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin
Released: 2018
Directed by: David Leitch
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Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell
Released: 2008
Directed by: Nicholas Stoller
Rated: R (USA)
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The Big Lebowski
Julianne Moore, Jeff Bridges
Released: 1998
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Rated: R (USA), UK: 18
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There's Something About Mary
Cameron Diaz, Sarah Silverman
Released: 1998
Directed by: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
Rated: R (USA)
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Office Space
Jennifer Aniston, John C. McGinley
Released: 1999
Directed by: Mike Judge
Rated: R (USA)
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Hot Fuzz
Cate Blanchett, Martin Freeman
Released: 2007
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Rated: R (USA)
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Coming to America
Eddie Murphy, Samuel L. Jackson
Released: 1988
Directed by: John Landis
Rated: R (USA)
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Caddyshack
Bill Murray, Chevy Chase
Released: 1980
Directed by: Harold Ramis
Rated: R (USA)
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Beverly Hills Cop
Eddie Murphy, Damon Wayans
Released: 1984
Directed by: Martin Brest
Rated: R (USA)
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Pamela Anderson, Sacha Baron Cohen
Released: 2006
Directed by: Larry Charles
Rated: R (USA)
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South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
George Clooney, Minnie Driver
Released: 1999
Directed by: Trey Parker
Rated: R (USA)
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