List of All Dark Comedy Movies

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A list of all the best black comedy movies ever made, many of which are streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime. Find those and more comedies on the Comedies on Netflix Instant and Amazon Prime lists. 

This black comedy movie list can be sorted by cast, year, director, and more. This list of black comedy films also contains black comedy movie titles that can be clicked on for more information about the film. This black comedy films list can also be copied to start your own.

Some of the best black comedies are some of the most popular movies of all time. Many of these movies are lauded and critically acclaimed. They also feature some of the biggest stars to grace the silver screen.

Plenty of well-known directors have been associated with Black comedy films, including Charlie Chaplin and Martin Scorsese.

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  • Pulp Fiction

    Pulp Fiction

    John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman
    • Released: 1994
    • Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
    Pulp Fiction, a quintessential Quentin Tarantino piece, is a genre-defying blend of crime, drama, and black comedy. The film intricately weaves the lives of two hitmen - Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson), with a washed-up boxer Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis), and a mob boss's wife Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman). Punctuated by Tarantino's signature non-linear storytelling, the movie explores themes of redemption and consequences. It bagged the prestigious Palme d'Or at Cannes in 1994, testifying to its cinematic brilliance.

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  • Fight Club

    Fight Club

    Brad Pitt, Ed Norton, Helena Bonham Carter
    • Released: 1999
    • Directed by: David Fincher
    In the gritty urban drama Fight Club, Edward Norton (the unnamed protagonist) finds himself spiraling into the underbelly of his own psyche. Stuck in a monotonous job, he meets Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt), a soap salesman with an unconventional philosophy. Together, they form an underground fight club as a radical form of psychotherapy. As their nocturnal activities escalate, so does their bond. But when Marla Singer (Helena Bonham Carter), a fellow support group crasher, enters their lives, things start to unravel. Directed by David Fincher, Fight Club is a jarring exploration of masculinity and identity that won't soon be forgotten.

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  • A Clockwork Orange

    A Clockwork Orange

    Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates
    • Released: 1971
    • Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
    In Stanley Kubrick's unsettling masterpiece, A Clockwork Orange, we follow the story of Alex DeLarge (Malcolm McDowell), a charismatic yet sociopathic delinquent living in dystopian Britain. The film, steeped in satire and black comedy, explores themes of morality, free will, and societal reconditioning. Alex leads his gang of 'droogs' on a rampage of violent escapades before he is captured by the authorities. His subsequent rehabilitation through experimental psychological conditioning forms the crux of this controversial narrative. Notably, it was nominated for Best Picture at the 44th Academy Awards in 1972.

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  • Fargo

    Fargo

    Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi, William H. Macy
    • Released: 1996
    • Directed by: Joel Coen
    Fargo, a dark comedy-crime film, is an unforgettable journey into the frozen heart of Minnesota. Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy), a car salesman in Minneapolis, hatches a desperate scheme involving his wife and two bumbling criminals, Carl Showalter (Steve Buscemi) and Gaear Grimsrud (Peter Stormare). The plan backfires when it attracts the attention of Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand), the pregnant police chief of Brainerd. McDormand won an Oscar for her portrayal of Gunderson, whose tenacious investigation unravels the plot amidst the snow-swept landscapes. The film's unique blend of horror and humor has earned it a cult following and multiple awards, including two Academy Awards.

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  • Shaun of the Dead

    Shaun of the Dead

    Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis
    • Released: 2004
    • Directed by: Edgar Wright
    Shaun of the Dead is a British horror-comedy film, where Shaun (Simon Pegg) plays an ordinary salesman whose life spirals into zombie-infested chaos. His best friend, Ed (Nick Frost), joins him in this unexpected journey. The duo's lackadaisical attitude towards the undead apocalypse creates a unique blend of horror and humor, making it a standout in its genre. Directed by Edgar Wright, the movie received critical acclaim upon release for its clever script and memorable performances. It's not just about surviving zombies; it's also about rekindling relationships and seizing control of one's life amidst all the madness.

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  • Army of Darkness

    Army of Darkness

    Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Marcus Gilbert
    • Released: 1992
    • Directed by: Sam Raimi
    In the captivating genre-blender, Army of Darkness, Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) finds himself transported to 1300 AD. Plunged into a medieval nightmare, he must grapple with Deadites, ghoulish creatures from the underworld. His goal? Retrieve the Necronomicon, a book of dark magic, and return to his own time. Uniquely blending horror with comedy, this third installment in Sam Raimi's Evil Dead series showcases Campbell's charisma and comedic timing. A cult classic, it won the Sitges Film Festival award for Best Special Effects. Can Ash outwit his monstrous foes and make it back home?