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The Best Zach Galifianakis Movies

Updated September 21, 2019 2.0k votes 570 voters 90.1k views30 items

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List of the best Zach Galifianakis movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Though he has been acting since the mid-1990s, Zach Galifianakis didn't become a star until he appeared in the hilarious comedy The Hangover in 2009. Zach Galifianakis'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 Zach Galifianakis movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Zach Galifianakis movies will be at the top of the list. Zach Galifianakis has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Zach Galifianakis movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Zach Galifianakis films to end the squabble once and for all.

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

List ranges from Due Date to It's Kind of a Funny Story, plus much more.

"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Zach Galifianakis movies?" and "What are the greatest Zach Galifianakis roles of all time?" If you are a fan of the comedy of Zach Galifianakis, you might also enjoy our list of best Ed Helms movies and best Patton Oswalt movies.
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    Due Date

    Charlie Sheen, Robert Downey Jr.
    Due Date is a 2010 American comedy road film directed by Todd Phillips, co-written by Alan R....  more

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    The Hangover

    Mike Tyson, Bradley Cooper
    The Hangover is a 2009 American comedy film, co-produced and directed by Todd Phillips and...  more

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    Out Cold

    A. J. Cook, Victoria Silvstedt
    Out Cold is a 2001 American comedy film about a group of snowboarders in Alaska. It is the...  more
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    Dinner for Schmucks

    Steve Carell, Paul Rudd
    Dinner for Schmucks is a 2010 American comedy film directed by Jay Roach, based on the 1998...  more

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    The Hangover Part II

    Mike Tyson, Bradley Cooper
    The Hangover 2 is a 2011 comedy film directed by Todd Phillips....  more

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    Into the Wild

    Kristen Stewart, Vince Vaughn
    Into the Wild is a 2007 American biographical drama survival film written and directed by Sean...  more

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    Puss in Boots

    Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas
    Puss in Boots is a 2011 American computer-animated action comedy film produced by DreamWorks...  more

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    Up in the Air

    George Clooney, Anna Kendrick
    Up in the Air is a 2009 American comedy-drama film directed by Jason Reitman and co-written by...  more

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    The Muppets

    Katy Perry, Lady Gaga
    The Muppets is a 2011 comedy film directed by James Bobin....  more
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    The Campaign

    Will Ferrell, John Goodman
    The Campaign is a 2012 American political satire comedy film directed by Jay Roach. An...  more
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    What Happens in Vegas

    Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher
    What Happens in Vegas is a 2008 American romantic comedy film from 20th Century Fox starring...  more

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    G-Force

    Nicolas Cage, Penélope Cruz
    G-Force is a 2009 American 3D spy-fi action comedy film produced by Walt Disney Pictures and...  more

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    It's Kind of a Funny Story

    Emma Roberts, Viola Davis
    It's Kind of a Funny Story is a 2010 drama film directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. A...  more
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    Below

    Zach Galifianakis, Olivia Williams
    Below is a 2002 WWII horror film directed by David Twohy. It was written by Lucas Sussman,...  more

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    Heartbreakers

    Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Silverman
    Heartbreakers is a 2001 caper-romantic comedy film directed by David Mirkin. It stars...  more

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    Speed Freaks

    Zach Galifianakis, Dendrie Taylor
    Speed Freaks is a 2008 comedy film written by Zach Galifianakis and A.D. Miles and directed by...
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    The Biggest Schmucks in the World

    Zach Galifianakis
    The Biggest Schmucks in the World is a 2011 short comedy film....
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    Visioneers

    Zach Galifianakis, Judy Greer
    When people begin exploding from stress, George Washington Winsterhammerman tries to ignore...  more
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    Flushed

    Zach Galifianakis, Miriam Shor
    Flushed is a 1999 comedy film written and directed by Carrie Ansell....  more
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    Between Two Ferns: The Movie

    Zach Galifianakis
    Between Two Ferns: The Movie is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Scott Aukerman....  more
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    Youth in Revolt

    Rooney Mara, Steve Buscemi
    Youth in Revolt is a 2009 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Miguel Arteta. Based...  more

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    Have Tig at Your Party

    Sarah Silverman, Zach Galifianakis
    "Have Tig at Your Party" is a video of comedian Tig Notaro which has been directed by Tig...
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    The Pity Card

    Zach Galifianakis, Bill Hader
    The Pity Card is a 2006 short comedy film directed by Bob Odenkirk....
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    Gigantic

    Zooey Deschanel, John Goodman
    Gigantic is a 2008 independent comedy film directed by Matt Aselton and starring Paul Dano,...  more
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    Zach & Avery of Fergus

    Zach Galifianakis, Shane Koyczan
    Zach & Avery of Fergus is a 2004 comedy drama film directed by Sean Devlin....
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