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The Best Martin Short Movies

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List of the best Martin Short movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. One of Martin Short's first acting gigs was in a Toronto production of Godspell which co-starred Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner and Dave Thomas, many of whom Short continued to collaborate with as he worked in film. Martin Short'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 Martin Short movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Martin Short movies will be at the top of the list. Martin Short has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Martin Short movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Martin Short films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

This list includes Three Amigos, Clifford and more.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Martin Short movies?" and "What are the greatest Martin Short roles of all time?" If you are a fan of Short's humor, you might also enjoy our list of best Steve Martin movies and best Chevy Chase movies.

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Pure Luck
Martin Short, Danny Glover
Released: 1991
Directed by: Nadia Tass
Pure Luck is a 1991 American comedy film starring Martin Short and Danny Glover. It is remake of the popular French comedy film La Chèvre.... more
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Merlin
Lena Headey, Helena Bonham Carter
Released: 1998
Directed by: Steve Barron
Merlin is a television miniseries which originally aired in 1998 on NBC that retells the legend of King Arthur from the perspective of the wizard Merlin. Sam Neill stars in the title role in a story... more
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Three Fugitives
Nick Nolte, James Earl Jones
Released: 1989
Directed by: Francis Veber
Three Fugitives is a 1989 crime-comedy film written and directed by Francis Veber, starring Nick Nolte and Martin Short, and featuring Sarah Rowland Doroff, James Earl Jones and Alan Ruck in... more
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Captain Ron
Kurt Russell, Roselyn Sánchez
Released: 1992
Directed by: Thom Eberhardt
Captain Ron is a 1992 American comedy film directed by Thom Eberhardt, produced by David Permut, and written by John Dwyer for Touchstone Pictures. It stars Kurt Russell as the title character, a... more
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Clifford
Martin Short, Mary Steenburgen
Released: 1994
Directed by: Paul Flaherty
Clifford is a 1994 comedy film starring Martin Short, Charles Grodin, Mary Steenburgen, and Dabney Coleman. The film was shot in 1990 and originally planned for release in the summer of 1991, but... more
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¡Three Amigos!
Chevy Chase, Steve Martin
Released: 1986
Directed by: John Landis
¡Three Amigos! is a 1986 American comedy film directed by John Landis and written by Lorne Michaels, Steve Martin, and Randy Newman. The plot is loosely based on Akira Kurosawa's 1954 film Seven... more
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Innerspace
Meg Ryan, Dennis Quaid
Released: 1987
Directed by: Joe Dante
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Father of the Bride
Steve Martin, Diane Keaton
Released: 1991
Directed by: Charles Shyer
Father of the Bride is a 1991 American comedy film starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams, George Newbern, Martin Short, B.D. Wong and Kieran Culkin. It is a remake of the 1950 film... more
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Get Over It
Mila Kunis, Kirsten Dunst
Released: 2001
Directed by: Tommy O'Haver
Get Over It is a 2001 American teen comedy loosely based on William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream about a high school senior who desperately tries to win back his ex-girlfriend by joining... more
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Mars Attacks!
Natalie Portman, Jack Nicholson
Released: 1996
Directed by: Tim Burton
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Jungle 2 Jungle
Tim Allen, Martin Short
Released: 1997
Directed by: John Pasquin
Jungle 2 Jungle is a 1997 comedy film starring Tim Allen, Martin Short and Sam Huntington. It is an American remake of the 1994 French film Un indien dans la ville. Jungle 2 Jungle 's plot follows... more
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Mumford
Zooey Deschanel, Kelly Monaco
Released: 1999
Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan
Mumford is a 1999 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Lawrence Kasdan. It is set in a small town where a new psychologist gives offbeat advice to the neurotic residents. Both the... more
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Father of the Bride Part II
Steve Martin, Diane Keaton
Released: 1995
Directed by: Charles Shyer
Father of the Bride Part II is a 1995 comedy film starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton and Martin Short. The film is a sequel to Father of the Bride and a loose remake of the 1951 film Father's Little... more
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The Big Picture
Teri Hatcher, Kevin Bacon
Released: 1989
Directed by: Christopher Guest
The Big Picture is a 1989 American comedy film starring Kevin Bacon and directed by Christopher Guest.... more
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The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Tales About Tails
Martin Short
Released: 2010
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The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause
Ann-Margret, Elizabeth Mitchell
Released: 2006
Directed by: Michael Lembeck
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause is a 2006 American fantasy comedy film directed by Michael Lembeck. It is the third and final installment in The Santa Clause trilogy following The Santa Clause... more
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Prince Charming
Christina Applegate, Bernadette Peters
Released: 2001
Directed by: Allan Arkush
Prince Charming is a 2001 made-for-television film. It is a comical fairy tale, relating the story of a Prince who is cursed and transported to present-day New York City. The movie stars Martin Short... more
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The Spiderwick Chronicles
Nick Nolte, Seth Rogen
Released: 2008
Directed by: Mark Waters
The Spiderwick Chronicles is a 2008 American fantasy adventure film. It is the film adaptation of Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi's bestselling series of the same name. Set in the Spiderwick Estate... more
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Harry Shearer: Now You See It
Martin Short, Christopher Guest
Released: 2006
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The Prince of Egypt
Sandra Bullock, Michelle Pfeiffer
Released: 1998
Directed by: Brenda Chapman, Simon Wells, Steve Hickner
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Khan Kluay
Miranda Cosgrove, Martin Short
Released: 2006
Directed by: Kompin Kemgumnird
Khan Kluay is a 2006 Thai computer-animated feature film set during Ayutthaya-era Siam about an elephant who wanders away from his mother and eventually becomes the war elephant for King Naresuan. It... more
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Frankenweenie
Winona Ryder, Elle Fanning
Released: 2012
Directed by: Tim Burton
Frankenweenie is a 2012 American 3D stop-motion-animated fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. It is a remake of Burton's 1984 short film of the same name and is a parody of and a homage to the 1931... more
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Sunset Limousine
Martin Short, John Ritter
Released: 1983
Directed by: Terry Hughes
Sunset Limousine is a 1983 American comedy television film written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais. Directed by Terry Hughes and shot on locations in San Diego, the film stars John Ritter, Susan... more
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Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
Jessica Chastain, Chris Rock
Released: 2012
Directed by: Eric Darnell, Tom McGrath, Conrad Vernon
Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted is a 2012 American 3D computer-animated comedy film, produced by DreamWorks Animation and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is the third installment of the... more
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Alice in Wonderland
Whoopi Goldberg, Ben Kingsley
Released: 1999
Directed by: Nick Willing
Alice in Wonderland is a television film first broadcast in 1999 on NBC and then shown on British television on Channel 4. It is based upon Lewis Carroll's books Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and... more