The Best Family Comedy Movies For Movie Night
Family can be a funny thing. The top comedy movies about families feature miscommunications, mishaps, and love that can survive even the worst vacation. This is a list of the funniest movies about family including everything from Parenthood to Mrs. Doubtfire to Home Alone.
What films will you find on this list of the best family comedies? In National Lampoon's Vacation, Clark Griswold revs up the family truckster for an unforgettable road trip to Walley World. Car troubles, thefts, and multiple deaths force Clark to the end of his rope in this 1983 comedy. Meet the Parents is a great comedy about in-laws. A Christmas Story is another hilarious movie about an American family that a lot of people saw as kids, and it is a one of the great funny movies to watch with family. Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly generate lots of laughs as a pair of reluctant siblings by marriage in Step Brothers. Other films featured on this list include Meet the Parents, Jack and Jill, and We're the Millers. This list does come with some movies that are not necessarily family friendly comedy movies.
Do you have a favorite funny family film? Give the best movies a thumbs up to move them towards the number-one spot, and please add any good comedies that are missing.
- 1Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern
- Released: 1990
- Directed by: Chris Columbus
In this unforgettable family comedy, mischievous 8-year-old Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) accidentally gets left behind during a family trip to Paris. Reveling in his newfound freedom, Kevin's excitement turns to panic when he discovers two bumbling burglars (Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern) are plotting to rob his home. Armed with wit and creativity, Kevin must protect his family's residence and outsmart the thieves in this hilarious 1990 classic, directed by Chris Columbus.
- 2Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan
- Released: 1993
- Directed by: Chris Columbus
In this heartwarming family comedy, Robin Williams plays Daniel Hillard, a divorced father desperate for more time with his children. With the help of his inventive brother Frank (Harvey Fierstein), Daniel transforms into the lovable British nanny, Mrs. Doubtfire. As Daniel navigates the challenges of parenting in disguise, hilarity ensues, culminating in a side-splitting restaurant scene that might expose his secret.
- 3Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Octavia Spencer
- Released: 2018
- Directed by: Sean Anders
When Pete and Ellie decide to start a family, they unexpectedly dive into the world of foster care adoption. Hoping for one child, they find themselves with three siblings, including a rebellious teenager. Faced with the task of instant parenthood, this heartwarming comedy follows their journey to becoming a family.
- 4Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Randy Quaid
- Released: 1989
- Directed by: Jeremiah S. Chechik
Is this the best family vacation movie of all time? The holidays are approaching, and Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) is determined to create the perfect family Christmas. Despite his enthusiasm, mishaps abound, especially when unexpected relatives show up. This uproarious holiday comedy will have the entire family laughing and reminiscing about their own festive follies.
- 5Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini
- Released: 2015
- Directed by: Sean Anders
Well-intentioned stepfather Brad Whitaker (Will Ferrell) finds his world turned upside down when his wife's ex-husband, Dusty (Mark Wahlberg), breezes back into town. As the two engage in a hilarious battle to win the approval of their family, this uproarious comedy explores the complexities of modern fatherhood.
- 6Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock
- Released: 2010
- Directed by: Dennis Dugan
When the death of their childhood basketball coach reunites a group of old friends (Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock), they gather at the site of a past championship victory. With their families in tow, they learn that age doesn't always mean maturity in this hilarious and heartwarming comedy.
