50 insanely funny movies with previews and trailers (caution, do NOT view while driving)

by Jonathan Fields | 04/19/08

So, following on the massive success of my recent “108 songs that’ll stop you from biting your cubicle-mate” post, I now bring you the funny-movie master list.

Fifty movies, painstakingly picked, hand-washed and professionally-framed to inspire hours of smiles, with links to the trailers for every single one (the trailers, alone, are worth the effort).

Please note–I have made absolutely no attempt to keep this list remotely clean, PC or otherwise remove offensive, idiotic, outright dopey, infantile, adolescent, goofy, suggestive, dry, sarcastic, satiristic or offbeat material.

Nor are these general, feel-good date movies, but rather guilty-pleasure, LMAO funny, line-memorizingly timeless ditties, so proceed at your own risk.

Click on the movie-name to view the trailer/clip (the trailers, alone, are worth the time. Please note, these are in random order, NOT in order of maximal-funniness):

Ooooh, I got so close to 50, before exhausting my funny-movie repertoire!

Please, please, please…help me complete the list. We only need 7 more to get to 50.

Share your choice for funniest movie not on the list in the comments below (include a link to the trailer if you like)…

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soultravelers3 said:
April 19th, 2008 | 9:04 am
Great list…I am always up for a good laugh and good movie! How about Ground Hog Day, GhostBusters, Big and most anything with Richard Pryor?

( Perhaps my age is showing, but Young Frankenstein is one of the most popular movies in this household and my 7yo can quote most of the movie).
Stephanie said:
April 19th, 2008 | 9:04 am
What about Johnny Dangerously?
Mike said:
April 19th, 2008 | 10:43 am
I´m with soultraveler3 on Groundhog Day and Ghostbusters (which has one of the funniest commentary tracks ever). I´d also nominate Bill and Ted´s Excellent Adventure, It´s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, and Never Give a Sucker and Even Break..
Jonathan Fields said:
April 19th, 2008 | 11:17 am
@ everyone - nice adds, those are all great! I’ll update the list and include links to trailers later. Plus, Anita over at SmallBizTrends added Caddyshack.

Keep’em coming, people!
Kelly said:
April 19th, 2008 | 2:45 pm
Jonathan,

You hit most of my faves, especially Clerks, A Fish Called Wanda, and all things Monty Python. If you speak French or are not bothered by subtitles, La Cage Aux Folles (1978) is actually funnier than The Birdcage, IMHO.

I might add: Enchanted (whole family can laugh); Johnny English; Waiting for Guffman; Postcards From the Edge; It Happened One Night; and The Gold Rush (Chaplin).

Neat list. I’m going to check out your songs right now.

Regards,

Kelly
Michelle said:
April 19th, 2008 | 4:51 pm
Hi

I’d nominate Rat Race (Rowan Atkinson, John Cleese and Whoopi Goldberg) as every time I watch it, I just die laughing! Sheer outright lunacy and a lot of fun!

Wild Hogs isn’t too bad either for a few really good belly laughs.
Jim W said:
April 19th, 2008 | 5:13 pm
Great post, Get the reader involved and excited to participate. Great Idea.
Stephanie said:
April 19th, 2008 | 6:56 pm
We watched Tootsie the other day, which reminds me of Mrs. Doubtfire.
Oh and I was surprised how funny Over the Hedge was.
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Cara said:
April 19th, 2008 | 7:52 pm
Great list, lots of my favorites on here, but missed “Raising Arizona.”

Once broke up with a boyfriend because he didn’t like it. I also second “Big” and “Young Frankenstein.”
Tim Brownson said:
April 20th, 2008 | 9:45 am
Where’s Life of Brian and Live at the Hollywood Bowl??? LOB is my favorite Python film.

The Man With Two Brains
The Jerk
This Is Spinal Tap
The Odd Couple
Happy Gilmore if only for this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aR86lxHG74
Caddyshack
Carol said:
April 20th, 2008 | 10:26 am
What about Bob??? Super silly!
Linda said:
April 20th, 2008 | 2:43 pm
Great adds, Stephanie — love Robin Williams!

An oldie — the original “Yours, Mine & Ours” with Lucille Ball and Henry Fonda, made in 1968. I never saw the re-release.

“Father of the Bride” with Steve Martin was funny, too.
8 G
Cheers,
Linda
Monique said:
April 20th, 2008 | 2:48 pm
A couple of others come to mind…

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

and

Throw Mama From the Train.
Jonathan Fields said:
April 20th, 2008 | 6:46 pm
@ everyone - man, I am soooo happy you guys are here! I forgot some awesome ones, will add to the list!
Michelle said:
April 21st, 2008 | 12:34 am
OH

I forgot “The Big Lebowski”

Oh my!!! How can one forget THAT???
Matin said:
April 21st, 2008 | 4:03 am
How about:
1. Big Lebowski
2. Van Wilder
3. Happy Gilmore
4. Waterboy
5. Snatch
6. Orange County
7. Raising Arizona
8. Tommy Boy
9. Black Sheep (Chris Farley)
10. Clerks
11. Dogma
12. Jay and silent bob strike back
13. Clerks II
Lena said:
April 21st, 2008 | 9:58 am
Knocked Up
Best in Show
A Mighty Wind
So I Married an Axe Murderer
Shaun of The Dead
Any comedies with Chris Farley or Bill Murray
Cherany said:
April 21st, 2008 | 6:13 pm
You must list Bowfinger!
Carol L. Skolnick, Clear Life Solutions said:
April 21st, 2008 | 7:00 pm
http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/52384/Victor-Victoria/trailers
Victor/Victoria!
Matt said:
April 24th, 2008 | 10:49 am
Not one Woody Allen movie - wow. How about “What’s up, Tiger Lily?” to start. Also:

- “Take the Money and Run”
- “Bananas”
- “Sleeper”
- “Love and Death”
- “Broadway Danny Rose”
- “Zelig”

Also love “Repo Man” and “Buckaroo Banzai” from the wacky 80s.

Great blog!
Matt said:
April 24th, 2008 | 10:59 am
[slap forehead!]

I forgot about the Marx Brothers, W.C. Fields, Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton!

- “It’s a Gift” - Fields
- “Duck Soup,” “A Night at the Opera,” “The Big Store,” “Animal Crackers,” “The Cocanuts,” “Monkey Businese” - Marx Bros.
- “The Gold Rush,” “City Lights,” “Modern Times, “The Great Dictator” - Chaplin
- “The General,” “The Cameraman,” “Steamboat Bill Jr.” - Keaton

I’m not an old film expert, so I’m sure I’m leaving out a lot…
kate said:
April 24th, 2008 | 2:58 pm
Super Troopers - you will thank me later.
Ingrid said:
May 2nd, 2008 | 6:07 pm
50 First Dates
heck most anything with Adam Sandler
Noah said:
May 18th, 2008 | 9:32 pm
I never really liked the South Park movie. The show is good but the movie was just awful.
max said:
May 30th, 2008 | 2:44 am
HOT SHOT rule!
or put EVIL DEAD!
Cody said:
July 12th, 2008 | 11:58 am
Another vote for super troopers. I literally almost died laughing.

I don’t think anyone mentioned Gradma’s Boy. Its very funny, plus it has Linda Cardellini in it, as the love interest. I’ve had a thinkg for her for a while now.
Lisa said:
July 26th, 2008 | 1:22 pm
I haven’t seen The ‘burbs with Tom Hanks mentioned anywhere. I’m a big Hanks fan, and I still love this movie. Another one that’s really funny, but most people don’t see to know about it is High Spirits. The cast is great too: Peter O’Toole, Steve Guttenberg, Daryll Hannah, Liam Neeson, and Beverly D’Angelou.
Ted said:
July 31st, 2008 | 6:53 pm
hwo about son Tom hanks movie about the OC and him going to college with Jack Black messing up his chances..evbry funny flick

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