The Best Madeline Kahn Movies

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List of the best Madeline Kahn movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Madeline Kahn's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Madeline Kahn movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Madeline Kahn movies will be at the top of the list. Madeline Kahn has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Madeline Kahn movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Madeline Kahn films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Madeline Kahn role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Madeline Kahn performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

List below includes High Anxiety, Clue and more films.

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Paper Moon
Tatum O'Neal, Randy Quaid
Released: 1973
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Paper Moon is a 1973 American comedy-drama film directed by Peter Bogdanovich and released by... more
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#667 of 1,189 Every Oscar Winning Film Ever#82 of 224 The Best Black and White Movies Ever Made
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High Anxiety
Cloris Leachman, Madeline Kahn
Released: 1977
Directed by: Mel Brooks
High Anxiety is a 1977 comedy film produced and directed by Mel Brooks, who also plays the... more
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History of the World, Part I
Mel Brooks, Orson Welles
Released: 1981
Directed by: Mel Brooks
History of the World, Part I is a 1981 comedy film written, produced, and directed by Mel... more
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What's Up, Doc?
Barbra Streisand, Randy Quaid
Released: 1972
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
What's Up, Doc? is a 1972 screwball comedy film released by Warner Bros., directed by Peter... more
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#213 of 782 The Greatest Chick Flicks Ever Made#159 of 261 The Best Ensemble Movies
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Mixed Nuts
Adam Sandler, Steve Martin
Released: 1994
Directed by: Nora Ephron
Mixed Nuts is a 1994 American Christmas comedy film directed by Nora Ephron, based on the 1982... more
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Blazing Saddles
Mel Brooks, Gene Wilder
Released: 1974
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Blazing Saddles is a 1974 satirical Western comedy film directed by Mel Brooks. Starring... more
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Young Frankenstein
Gene Hackman, Mel Brooks
Released: 1974
Directed by: Mel Brooks
Young Frankenstein is a 1974 American comedy film directed by Mel Brooks and starring Gene... more
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#35 of 105 The Best Halloween Movies for Kids#105 of 372 'Old' Movies Every Young Person Needs To Watch In Their Lifetime
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Clue
Tim Curry, Christopher Lloyd
Released: 1985
Directed by: Jonathan Lynn
Clue is a 1985 American ensemble mystery comedy film based on the board game of the same... more
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Nixon
Anthony Hopkins, James Woods
Released: 1995
Directed by: Oliver Stone
Nixon is a 1995 American biographical film directed by Oliver Stone for Cinergi Pictures that... more
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#61 of 340 The Best Political Films Ever Made#29 of 46 35+ Great Political Movies Based on True Stories
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The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn
Released: 1975
Directed by: Gene Wilder
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother is a 1975 American musical comedy film with... more
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The Cheap Detective
Ann-Margret, James Cromwell
Released: 1978
Directed by: Robert Moore
The Cheap Detective is a 1978 American satirical comedy film written by Neil Simon and... more
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City Heat
Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds
Released: 1984
Directed by: Blake Edwards, Richard Benjamin
City Heat is a 1984 American film starring Clint Eastwood and Burt Reynolds, and directed by... more
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A Bug's Life
Hayden Panettiere, Ashley Tisdale
Released: 1998
Directed by: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton
A Bug's Life is a 1998 American computer-animated comedy adventure film produced by Pixar... more
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The Muppet Movie
Steve Martin, Mel Brooks
Released: 1979
Directed by: James Frawley
The Muppet Movie is a 1979 American-British musical road comedy film and the first of a series... more
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#199 of 356 The Best Musical Movies Of All Time#13 of 117 The Best Movies Based on TV Shows
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Judy Berlin
Edie Falco, Madeline Kahn
Released: 1999
Directed by: Eric Mendelsohn
Judy Berlin is a 1999 film directed by Eric Mendelsohn.... more
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First Family
Gilda Radner, Bob Newhart
Released: 1980
Directed by: Buck Henry
First Family is an American comedy film released in 1980 starring Gilda Radner, Bob Newhart,... more
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Yellowbeard
David Bowie, John Cleese
Released: 1983
Directed by: Mel Damski
Yellowbeard is a 1983 comedy film by Graham Chapman, along with Peter Cook, Bernard McKenna... more
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Wholly Moses!
Richard Pryor, Dudley Moore
Released: 1980
Directed by: Gary Weis
Wholly Moses! is a 1980 Biblical spoof similar to that of Monty Python's Life of Brian. Dudley... more
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From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
Ingrid Bergman, Madeline Kahn
Released: 1973
Directed by: Fielder Cook
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler is a 1973 American children's film based... more
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Happy Birthday, Gemini
Madeline Kahn, Rita Moreno
Released: 1980
Directed by: Richard Benner
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At Long Last Love
Burt Reynolds, Cybill Shepherd
Released: 1975
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
At Long Last Love is a 1975 American musical romantic comedy film written, produced and... more
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#201 of 206 Musical Movies With the Best Songs#60 of 124 The Most Rewatchable Movie Musicals
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Once Upon a Brothers Grimm
Teri Garr, Madeline Kahn
Directed by: Norman Campbell
Once Upon a Brothers Grimm is a musical children's fantasy film directed by Norman Campbell.... more
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For Richer, for Poorer
Jack Lemmon, Madeline Kahn
Released: 1992
Directed by: Jay Sandrich
For Richer, for Poorer is a 1992 comedy tv film directed by Jay Sandrich.... more

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Betsy's Wedding
Samuel L. Jackson, Joe Pesci
Released: 1990
Directed by: Alan Alda
Betsy's Wedding is a 1990 American romantic-comedy film written, directed by and starring Alan... more
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Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Teri Garr, Bruce Dern
Released: 1976
Directed by: Michael Winner
Won Ton Ton, the Dog Who Saved Hollywood is a 1976 film directed by Michael Winner and... more

Judy Berlin

Happy Birthday, Gemini

Betsy's Wedding