List of All Parody Movies

A list of all the best parody movies ever made, many of which are streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime. This parody movie list can be sorted by cast, year, director, and more. This list of parody films also contains parody movie titles that can be clicked on for more information about the film, and is loosely ordered by popularity. You can sort the columns if you would prefer to view in alphabetical order, or use the search box to filter this long list by metadata.

You also call movies like these "spoofs" sometimes, but who really uses the word "spoofs" anymore? Spoof movies feel a little dated, like the National Lampoon movies probably had a few spoofs here and there. The word spoof is often accompanied at some point by the words oddball, whacky or even kooky. Maybe that's why we don't really use any of those words seriously anymore, but you can make a bit of a serious or "good" parody movie. I don't know if you can make a high-quality spoof. Anyway the point is a lot of these movies are likely not exactly funny spoof movies, so be warned. Though I'm sure there's lots of great and funny movie parodies here. You can't really go wrong with This Is Spinal tap. 

These parodies also cover a wide variety of genres, horror movie parodies, superhero parody movies, vampire movie parodies, sci-fi parodies, romance, and musical movie parodies; really the whole gamut of great and terrible parodies all in one place. Some of the best comedies are hilarious parodies. Who could forget any of the Monty Python movies? The same goes for The Naked Gun movies that starred Leslie Nielsen? And of course, this list wouldn't be complete with This is Spinal Tap.

For a more generic compilation of comedies, be sure to check out the best comedies that are streaming on Amazon Prime and Netflix.

Mel Brooks and Wes Craven are among the directors who have worked on Parody movies in the past.

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  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail
    Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam
    • Released: 1975
    • Directed by: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
    In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, King Arthur (Graham Chapman) embarks on an absurd, comedic quest for the famed relic. Accompanied by his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Lancelot (John Cleese), Sir Robin (Eric Idle), and others, they traverse a fictitious medieval England. The film is a parody that humorously subverts the Arthurian legend with slapstick humor and satirical commentary. Directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, it's a cult classic in the comedy genre. Despite its low-budget production, the movie gained critical acclaim and numerous award nominations.

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  • Airplane!
    Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Peter Graves
    • Released: 1980
    • Directed by: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker
    In the 1980 comedy Airplane!, ex-fighter pilot Ted Striker (Robert Hays) finds himself thrust into an unexpected role. When food poisoning incapacitates the flight crew, including his ex-girlfriend Elaine Dickinson (Julie Hagerty), Striker must overcome his crippling fear of flying to land the plane safely. The film, directed by Jim Abrahams and the Zucker brothers, is renowned for its rapid-fire humor and satirical take on disaster films. Leslie Nielsen plays Dr. Rumack, a character whose deadpan delivery became iconic. Despite its comedic nature, Airplane! won a BAFTA award for Best Screenplay.

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  • 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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  • This Is Spinal Tap
    Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest
    • Released: 1984
    • Directed by: Rob Reiner
    This is Spinal Tap, a 1984 mockumentary, chronicles the fictitious British rock band Spinal Tap. The film stars Michael McKean (David St. Hubbins), Christopher Guest (Nigel Tufnel), and Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls) as members of the band. Directed by Rob Reiner (Marty DiBergi), the film cleverly parodies the wild lifestyle and musical pretensions of hard rock and heavy metal bands. It's known for its satirical insight into the music industry, presenting hilarious scenarios like a Stonehenge stage prop disastrously undersized. This cult classic won the Best Comedy Film award at Brussels International Festival of Fantasy Film in 1985.

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  • Shrek
    Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz
    • Released: 2001
    • Directed by: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson
    Shrek, a DreamWorks Animation production, is an engaging blend of comedy and fairy tale adventure. The story centers around Shrek (Mike Myers), a grumpy yet endearing ogre, who finds his solitary swamp life disrupted by numerous fairytale creatures banished by the villainous Lord Farquaad (John Lithgow). To reclaim his home, Shrek embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) for Farquaad, accompanied by a remarkably chatty Donkey (Eddie Murphy). This Academy Award-winning film cleverly subverts traditional fairy tale tropes while offering viewers a humorous, heartwarming narrative about friendship and acceptance.

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  • Young Frankenstein
    Gene Wilder, Peter Boyle, Cloris Leachman
    • Released: 1974
    • Directed by: Mel Brooks
    In the comedic film, Young Frankenstein, Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene Wilder) inherits his infamous grandfather's estate in Transylvania. Accompanied by his loyal assistant Igor (Marty Feldman) and his lab assistant Inga (Teri Garr), he finds himself drawn into the family business of reanimating the dead. He creates a monster (Peter Boyle) with unintended hilarity ensuing. Directed with a deft hand by Mel Brooks, this spoof of classic horror films won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. The movie is renowned for its comedic elements mixed with classic horror tropes, providing a unique twist on the Frankenstein lore.

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