Top Comedy Movies of all Time

Comedy is an imitation of the common errors of our life, which he representeth in the most ridiculous and scornful sort that may be, so as it is impossible that any beholder can be content to be such a one. - Sir Philip Sidney

When was the last time you laughed so much that you had tears in your eyes? It is said that laughter is the best medicine which has the capability to cure any ailment. There are many comedy movies that can make you laugh your heart out. Hollywood has specialized in this genre and has brought out some of the top comedy movies of all time, which are enjoyed by the young and old alike. Comedy movies are excellent stress busters that help in beating the blues and which makes you forget the problems in life. Watching some of these comedy movies can be a 'painful' experience and you won't have time to think of anything else other than laughing.

Best Comedy Movies of all Time

Whenever you think of comedy movies, some of the names that come to your mind are Charlie Chaplin, Bill Murray, Woody Allen, Ben Stiller etc. These individuals have given a new meaning to the genre of comedy and have gripped the audiences with their hilarious and funny mnemonics from a very long time. These comedy movies have had audiences rolling down the aisle with laughter. A few of them worth a mention are given below.

The Heartbreak Kid (1972)
This dark romantic comedy is considered to be one of the funniest movies to be ever made. The story is about a married man who pursues a beautiful woman while on his honeymoon. There is a series of comical errors while our hero pursues the maiden. He finally succeeds in wooing the woman of his dreams.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Directed by Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones, this hilarious movie is a comical representation of the quest for the Holy Grail by King Arthur and his knights. This movie is worth mentioning in the list of top 10 comedy movies.The movie revolves around the silly obstacles that the men encounter during their search and how they finally succeed in their mission. Full of gags and hilarious scenes, this movie is considered to be one of the best comedy movies of all time and is a must watch in the list of comedy movies.

Airplane (1980)
A satirical comedy movie, the plot of Airplane revolves around how the ex fighter pilot single handedly makes the plane, which is full of sick passengers and crew, land safely. This movie full of funny one liners and puns and keeps the audience roaring with laughter. This movie can be tagged as one of the best comedy movies.

Dumb and Dumber (1994)
This 1994 comedy starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, is a film about two friends who have to struggle for everything in life. Both are employed as drivers and coincidentally both fall in love with the same woman. When Mary Swanson forgets her case in Lloyd's (Jim Carrey) limousine, he struggles to get it back to her with the help of his friend Harry (Jeff Daniels), unaware of the fact that local goons are also after that case. What follows is a series of funny events about how our heroes fight against the criminals and restore the case to the owner is sure to have you in splits. This is one of the good comedy movies that is completely entertaining till the end.

Me, Myself and Irene (2000)
Another top comedy movie starring Jim Carrey and also one of the top comedy movies of the decade. The plot of the film is about a police cop who suffers from multiple personality disorder and how he saves a woman from her ex boyfriend. Watching Jim Carrey change from one personality to another is worth watching and is sure to have you laughing like a maniac.

Meet the Parents (2000)
The remake of the 1992 film of the same name, Meet the Parents released in 2000 stars Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller. Ben Stiller, the main protagonist of the film has a hard time tackling his girlfriend's father, who takes an instant dislike towards him (Ben Stiller). He is criticized by De Niro for his choice of profession and all the efforts to impress the parents of his girlfriend seem to go in vain. So does our hero succeed? Watch the movie to find out.

The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005)
One of the most successful movies, the plot of the movie revolves around a 40 year old virgin and his friends who resolve to help him lose his virginity. This movie full of comical scenes and confused advice has the audience enjoying every bit of the movie.

Superbad (2007)
Two best friends from high school, who are inseparable are usually the neglected lot among other students. Their luck supposedly changes when they are invited to a booze party by one of their friends. They plan to have fun at the party before they embark for college. All their plans go awry when the guy they sent out to get alcohol gets caught by the cops. The move is completely hilarious, with a beautiful portrayal of friendship.

The Simpsons Movie (2007)
Based on the popular animated television series of the same name, The Simpsons Movie is voted one of the best comedy movies of the 21st century. Directed by David Silverman, this movie came after 20 years after the show gained popularity in every household and became a hit. The antics of Homer are worth watching.

The Hangover (2009)
Four friends travel to Las Vegas for a bachelor's party but end up having a lot of misadventures. To start with the groom is missing and none of them remembers anything. This hilarious movie was an international box office hit and has also won many awards.

List of Top Comedy Movies of all Time

The following list of movies has some of the best comedy movies of all time which is sure to have you in splits. No matter how many times you watch them, each time will be like first time and you will end up rolling on the floor.

• The Apartment
• Some Like it Hot
• Dr. Strangelove
• The Pink Panther
• Blazing Saddles
• The Naked Gun
• Home Alone
• Mrs. Doubtfire
• Mr. Bean
• It Happened One Night
• Ghostbusters
• A Christmas Story
• The Breakfast Club
• The Sting
• The Princess Bride
• Forrest Gump
• Little Miss Sunshine
• There's Something About Mary
• Shrek
• The Nutty Professor
• Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
• Father of the Bride
• Tootsie
• Toy Story
• Wedding Crashers
• Tropic Thunder
• How to Lose Friends and Alienate People
• Madagascar
• Kung Fu Panda
• Meet the Spartans

Compiling the list of best comedy movies ever made is a challenging task as there are so many of them with unique storyline and characters. Enjoy these comedy movies of all time with your friends and family and laugh until your sides hurt.