10 Best Comedies Of All Time According To Ranker

10 Best Comedies Of All Time, According To Ranker

Thousands of fans have voted on which comedy film is the best of all time. Caddyshack, Blazing Saddles, and more compete for the top spot.

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For comedy fans, there never fails to be a wide selection of new great comedy movies released every year. But which singular comedy is the best of all time? That’s the question that thousands of fans have tried to answer over on Ranker.

For the most part, the ’70s and ’80s seem to be the “Golden Era” of comedy for many fans, with many movies featuring the comedy legends of the time, like Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Steve Martin, and more. Whether looking for something new to watch or trying to decide which classic is worth rewatching, fans are sure to be supplied with plenty of laughs with these funny flicks.

10 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off features Mathew Broderick and Alan Ruck as high school teenagers, Ferris Bueller and Cameron Frye. Determined to make the most of playing hooky from school, Ferris and his best friend Cameron explore Chicago while avoiding the relentless pursuit of the Dean of Students.

Like many great comedies, this movie greatly appeals to one’s anti-authoritarian side. Watching Ferris beguile his way past parents, teachers, and even restaurant managers is as fun as watching the school’s Dean come oh-so-close to catching him time and again. Ferris is not without his flaws though, and there are arguments for and against his quality as a friend.

9 Office Space (1999)

Office Space features Ron Livingston and Gary Cole as office worker Peter Gibbons and his boss, Bill Lumbergh. After suffering under the thumb of cruel and unjust management for far too long and having a near-death experience, Peter conspires with his coworkers to scam the software company that they work for.

Cole’s performance as the contemptuous Lumbergh is a true scene-stealer, and his larkish lampooning of an archetypical terrible manager will likely be painfully familiar, though painfully funny, to many viewers. The stellar cast, which includes Jennifer Aniston and Stephen Root, are all great in the movie, but the memorable Lumbergh is one of the best comedy villains ever.

8 Trading Places (1983)

Trading Places features Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy as a wealthy commodities director named Louis Winthorpe III and a beggar/con artist named Billy Ray Valentine. The brothers who own Winthorpe’s company place a wager on the question of nature versus nurture, and switch the social standings of Winthorpe and Valentine as a result.

This wild comedy may seem a bit darker than modern releases, as Aykyord’s character is brutally disenfranchised in both his professional and personal life. However, seeing him and Murphy form an unlikely duo throughout the film is a treat, and it’s tremendously satisfying to watch the callous brothers who organized the “experiment” get their just desserts.

7 The Naked Gun: From The Files Of The Police Squad! (1988)

The Naked Gun: From The Files Of The Police Squad features Leslie Nelson and Ricardo Montalbán as police Lieutenant Frank Drebin and devious criminal Vincent Ludwig. After receiving cryptic clues about a case, Lt. Drebin uncovers a heinous conspiracy involving hypnotic assassination.

As the big-screen adaptation of the hit TV series Police Squad! this zany satire spoofs the police drama genre with splendorous silliness. Leslie Nelson is in his finest form as a master of old-school slapstick gags, and the simplicity of the movie’s humor is almost childish in its juvenile appeal.

6 Planes, Trains And Automobiles (1987)

Planes, Trains and Automobiles features Steve Martin and John Candy as marketing executive Neal Page and curtain ring salesman Del Griffith. While attempting to travel from New York City to Chicago in time for Thanksgiving, Neal meets the friendly but annoying Del, who accompanies him for the journey.

Martin and Candy form one of the most iconic odd couples ever, as this chalk and cheese duo bicker, banter, and bring out the best of each other throughout the film. Martin’s explosive tirades and Candy’s affable vulnerability lead to many moments of mirth, and even a few that have stood the test of time for their emotional impact.

5 Caddyshack (1980)

Caddyshack features Chevy Chase and Rodney Dangerfield as Bushwood Country Club golfers Ty Webb and Al Czervik. The raucous pair of Ty and Al enrage the club’s co-founder with their disregard for the rules and challenge him to a high-stakes match of golfing doubles.

This classic comedy certainly doesn’t lack star power, as the great Bill Murray also steals a number of scenes with his groundskeeper character’s side-plot of hunting a mischievous gopher. With so much comedic talent available, Caddyshack is full of hilarious quotes.

4 Young Frankenstein (1974)

Young Frankenstein features Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein and Frankenstein’s monster. After inheriting a large Transylvanian estate from a deceased relative, Dr. Frankenstein continues the depraved scientific experiments of his predecessor.

While he may be better known for his excellent portrayal of Willy Wonka, Wilder’s comedic abilities are utilized to their fullest effects in this parody of the famous monster story. Witty dialogue, hilarious physical gags, and perfectly over-the-top performances make this film required viewing for any self-proclaimed comedy aficionado.

3 National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978)

National Lampoon’s Animal House features John Belushi and Tim Matheson as Delta Tau Chi fraternity members John “Bluto” Blutarsky and Erik “Otter” Stratton. After infuriating the college dean with their antics and risking expulsion, the wild fraternity members wreak further havoc upon their college town.

The rowdy gang of misfits who form the Deltas take viewers on a hilarious ride from beginning to end, and John Belushi brings a crazed energy that sets the tone for the entire film. The unforgettable food fight and “toga” scenes are some of the funniest scenes in the entire National Lampoon series.

2 Blazing Saddles (1974)

Blazing Saddles features Cleavon Little and Gene Wilder as a railroad worker named Bart and a gunslinger named Jim. After being appointed as the sheriff of a town in dire circumstances, Bart befriends Jim to defeat the many villains who conspire against them.

This superb satire of classic American Western films is perhaps the greatest work of the legendary comedy writer/director Mel Brooks. Subversively surprising audiences in ways that other filmmakers might only dream of, this masterpiece also has a strong message for racial equality that has remained relevant in the nearly 50 years since the movie’s release.

1 Monty Python And The Holy Grail (1975)

Monty Python And The Holy Grail features Graham Chapman and John Cleese as the legendary figures of British folklore, King Arthur and Sir Lancelot the Brave. After eschewing a visit to Camelot, King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table are commanded by God to find the fabled Holy Grail.

The Holy Grail has a fun, school-yard sense of humor that tickles audiences of all ages and brings a seemingly limitless supply of gags that range from brilliantly stupid to stupidly brilliant. The Monty Python comedy troupe has their finest hour in this magnum opus, and despite “only” being a comedy film, it’s easily one of the most rewatchable movies of the ’70s.

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