So, you want to get your laughs on with a classic comedy movie?
The following comedy classics are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud! We’ve handpicked some timeless gems that have brought joy and amusement to audiences for years.
From Eddie Murphy’s hilarious performances to Robin Williams’s legendary comedic genius, these movies offer a perfect blend of humour, heartwarming moments, unforgettable characters and even a few dad jokes that are actually funny.
Let’s get the laughter started!
#1. Powers -International Man Of Mystery. (1997)
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Who: Mike Myers, Elizebeth Hurley, Seth Green
What: An American spy action comedy where secret agent Austin Powers must get his mojo back while saving the world from his nemesis, Dr. Evil
Why: “Yeah, Baby Yeah!” sums up the wacky and promiscuous character of Austin Powers, played by Mike Myers, who also plays Dr. Evil, the funniest villain there is! Its fun, silly, and over-the-top humour will be sure to hit your funny spot!….”Oh, Behave”. 😉
LOL Rating: 8/10
#2. There’s Something About Mary. (1998)
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Who: Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller, Matt Dillion.
What: Ted hires a man to track down his high school dream girl years after his prom date with her went horribly wrong.
Why: This classic comedy will have you laughing out loud right from the beginning and will leave you laughing until the end!
LOL Rating: 9/10
#3. Billy Madison. (1995)
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Who: Adam Sandler, Bridgette Wilson, Bradley Whitford.
What: Billy Madison has been a spoilt rich kid all his life and has never grown out of his childish ways as an adult. His father offers him an ultimatum that takes him back to school, where he has to pass every grade if he wants to inherit his father’s business.
Why: If you’re looking for a wacky and random experience without having to think too much, this could be for you. At times, it was a little immature and seemed funnier watching it as a teenager. But if you find leaving bags of sh*t outside someone’s door while lighting it on fire still funny then this is an immature comedy at its finest!:)
LOL Rating: 6/10
#4. The Nutty Professor. (1996)
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Who: Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, Dave Chappelle.
What: After a date gone bad, an overweight professor, Sherman Klump, invents a weight loss solution that turns him into a self-absorbed personality called Buddy Love.
Why: The many performances that Eddie Murphy produces are simply brilliant! This made the list because the dinner scenes with the Klump family are bound to make you lol!
LOL Rating: 7/10
#5. Mrs. Doubtfire. (1993)
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Who: Robin Williams, Sally Field, Peirce Brosman.
What: Recently divorced Daniel Hillard disuses himself as a British nanny, “Mrs. Doubfire,” so he can see his children.
Why: This classic comedy-drama is the perfect LOL movie that balances heartfelt drama with major comedic moments that only the legendary Robin Williams can provide. This is a great LOL movie to watch with the whole family.
LOL Rating: 8/10
#6. Friday. (1995)
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Who: Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, John Witherspoon.
What: It’s Friday and Craige Jones finds himself unemployed and hanging around his friend Smokey, a weed-smoking weed dealer who gets on the wrong side of his weed supplier called Big Worm.
Why: This is a classic stoner comedy that’s easy to watch, but you may not get the humour unless you’re a young man. It still has some swagger and a popular following to this day. Plus, Ice Cube himself co-wrote the film!
LOL Rating: 5/10
#7. Father Of The Bride. (1991)
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Who: Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Martin Short.
What: A father is reluctant to let go of her daughter when she announces she’s getting married.
Why: This classic comedy highlights the moments in a father’s life when their little girl gets married in a comedic way that is relatable and entertaining. It’s a great family comedy that doesn’t need to be overly grotesque to be funny. Instead, Steve Martin brings his old-time comedy chops with class and compassion.
LOL Rating: 7/10
#8. Waynes World. (1992)
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Who: Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Rob Lowe.
What: Two best friends film a TV show in one of their parent’s basements, which gets picked up by a hotshot TV producer who wants the show for his network.
Why: “Waynes World! Party Time! Excellent!”… This classic comedy written by Mike Myers will entertain you with some radical music and some LOL moments!
LOL Rating: 7/10
#9. Deuce Bigalow-Male Gigalow. (1999)
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Who: Rob Schneider, Eddie Griffin, Oded Fehr.
What: An aquarium cleaner looks after a handsome gigolo’s fish tank while he is away but ends up wrecking everything and becomes a gigolo himself to repay the money.
Why: The concept of a cleaner turning into a dashing gigolo does set itself up for some great laughs (and it does!), but at times, the laughs were cheap, and the material was over-sexualized. Still, it was entertaining and deserves a place in the classic comedy list.
LOL Rating: 6/10
#10. Bean. (1997)
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Who: Rowan Atkinson, Peter MacNicol, Pamela Reed.
What: Mr Bean gets sent to an art gallery in LA where he has to officiate at the opening of the greatest US picture ever.
Why: Watch this because it’s Mr. freakin Bean! Just looking at his face cracks me up. Of course, Mr.Bean hardly talks, but he doesn’t need to. Rowan Atkinson is a legendary expressionist who always delivers an endearing, naive, random and a little stupid character. (OK and a little creepy). But it’s all these qualities that will make you LOL.
LOL Rating: 7.5/10
#11. American Pie. (1999)
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Who: Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, Seann William Scott, Tara Reid.
What: Four teenage boys try to lose their virginity before they graduate.
Why: This is a LOL movie that teenagers would eat up! It’s fun, entertaining, and just plain funny. There is an obvious sexual theme explored through some likable characters, but it won’t be for everyone’s liking. If you plan on watching this classic comedy, skip the pie for dinner while watching it!
LOL Rating: 6/1
#12. Dumb And Dumber. (1994)
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Who: Jim Carey, Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly.
What: Two good friends who happen to be really stupid set out on a road trip to return an important briefcase to its owner.
Why: No classic comedy movie list would be complete without Jim Carey! These two really dumb friends really do make for some great comedy. However, sometimes their “stupidity” can get a little overbearing, and you want to reach through the TV and slap some sense into them. But regardless, this classic comedy definitely has some LOL moments!
LOL Rating: 6.5/10
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