45+ Best Comedy Movies Hollywood: Timeless Laughs and Hilarious Moments

Vidushi Gupta

Entertainment

Laughter is timeless, and the magic of a good comedy film can transport us to a world of hilarity, wit, and unbridled fun. Hollywood has a rich history of producing some of the most beloved and best comedy movies of all time, spanning decades of cinematic excellence. From slapstick comedies to witty satires, it has gifted us with an array of films that never fail to tickle our funny bones and leave us in stitches.

In this article, we embark on a journey through the annals of Hollywood history to celebrate the 50 best comedy movies ever made. So, here’s the list of comedy movies in Hollywood for you.

Hollywood Adventure Movie List

Sr. No. Movie Name & YearIMDb Rating
1.Ready or Not (2019)6.9
2.Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010)7.5
3.The Lost Boys (1987)7.2
4.Shaun of the Dead (2004)7.9
5.Jennifer’s Body (2009)5.5
6.Tusk (2014)8.1
7.Death Becomes Her (1992)6.6
8.The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)7.4
9.What We Do in the Shadows (2014)7.6
10.Zombieland (2009)7.5
11.Hotel Transylvania (2012)7.0
12.Tremors (1990)7.1
13.Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015)6.3
14.An American Werewolf in London (1981)7.5
15.Maximum Overdrive (1986)5.4
16.Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)6.7
17.Little Shop of Horrors (1986)7.1
18.Scary Movie 2 (2001)5.3
19.The Return of the Living Dead (1985)6.3
20.Freaky (2020)8.5
21.How to Be Single (2016)6.1
22.10 Things I Hate About You (1999)7.3
23.Sixteen Candles (1984)7
24.La La Land (2016)8
25.Pitch Perfect (2012)7.1
26.New York, I Love You (2008)6.2
27.Knocked Up (2007)6.9
28.The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)7.1
29.Guys and Dolls (1955)7.1
30.Pretty in Pink (1986)6.7
31.Bring It On (2000)6.1
32.Clueless (1995)6.9
33.Kick-Ass 2 (2013)6.5
34.Gentlemen Broncos (2009)6.1
35.Dazed and Confused (1993)7.6
36.Back to the Future (1985)8.5
37.Babylon (2022)7.1
38.Juno (2007)7.4
39.The Big Short (2015)7.8
40. Don’t Look Up (2021)7.2
41.Step Brothers (2008)6.9
42.White Chicks (2004)5.8
43.The Hangover (2009)7.7
44.  Drillbit Taylor (2008) 5.7
45.Wedding Crashers (2005)7
46.Bad Teacher (2011)5.7
47.Due Date (2010)6.5
48. We’re the Millers (2013)7
49.Let’s Be Cops (2014)6.4
50. Hall Pass (2011)5.9

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1. Ready or Not (2019)

Grace, a newlywed bride finds herself thrust into a deadly game of hide-and-seek on her wedding night. As part of her husband’s wealthy and eccentric family tradition, Grace must survive until dawn while being hunted by her in-laws, who believe that sacrificing her is essential to maintaining their fortune. This is one of the best comedy movies in Hollywood.

2. Tucker and Dale vs Evil (2010)

Tucker and Dale, two well-meaning but misunderstood hillbillies embark on a peaceful vacation to their newly acquired cabin in the woods. However, their plans take a hilariously sinister turn when a group of college students mistake them for deranged killers.

3. The Lost Boys (1987)

Michael and Sam Emerson, two brothers move to the fictional coastal town of Santa Carla with their mother. As they adjust to their new surroundings, Michael becomes enamored with a group of motorcycle-riding teenagers led by the charismatic David.

4. Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Shaun, a directionless electronics store employee is stuck in a rut with his mundane life and strained relationship with his girlfriend, Liz. When a zombie outbreak sweeps across London, Shaun and his slacker friend Ed, played by Nick Frost, find themselves caught in the chaos. This is one of the best horror comedy movies Hollywood.

5. Jennifer’s Body (2009)

When Jennifer, a teenage girl, becomes possessed by a demonic entity after a botched ritual by a rock band, she develops an insatiable hunger for human flesh. As Jennifer’s body undergoes disturbing transformations, Needy realizes that her friend has become a threat to their small town.

6. Tusk (2014)

Wallace Bryton, a podcaster travels to Canada in search of bizarre and interesting stories for his show. During his trip, Wallace comes across an ad from a mysterious man offering free lodging in exchange for an interesting conversation.

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7. Death Becomes Her (1992)

The story follows two rivaling women, Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp, whose longstanding feud intensifies when Madeline steals Helen’s fiancé, Ernest Menville, a meek and talented plastic surgeon. Years later, their rivalry reignites, leading to a series of bizarre events when they encounter a mysterious woman who offers them a potion that promises eternal youth and immortality.

8. The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)

Brad Majors and Janet Weiss, a newly engaged couple, find themselves stranded on a stormy night and seek shelter in a mysterious castle. Inside, they encounter an eccentric and flamboyant transvestite scientist named Dr. Frank-N-Furter, who is hosting a bizarre gathering to unveil his latest creation – a muscular and attractive man named Rocky Horror.

9. What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

The story follows a group of vampire roommates living in a flat in Wellington, New Zealand, as they navigate the challenges of modern life. The film humorously explores their struggles with mundane tasks like paying rent, doing chores, and adapting to modern technology, all while maintaining their supernatural lifestyle. This is one of the best horror comedy movies Hollywood.

10. Zombieland (2009)

Set in a post-apocalyptic United States overrun by zombies, the story follows Columbus, a neurotic college student, who has survived by adhering to a strict set of survival rules. As Columbus travels alone across the zombie-infested landscape, he encounters Tallahassee, a rugged and resourceful zombie hunter. Reluctantly teaming up, they embark on a road trip to find sanctuary in an amusement park rumored to be zombie-free.

11. Hotel Transylvania (2012)

The story is set in a world where monsters and mythical creatures coexist and focus on Count Dracula, who operates a lavish resort called Hotel Transylvania as a haven for monsters to relax away from human persecution. Dracula’s world is turned upside down when a human backpacker, Jonathan, stumbles upon the hotel. To protect his daughter Mavis, from discovering the outside world and falling in love with a human, Dracula disguises Jonathan as a monster and tries to keep him away from Mavis.

12. Tremors (1990)

The story follows a group of townspeople who find themselves under attack by giant subterranean creatures known as Graboids. As the townspeople band together to survive, they must outwit the intelligent and relentless creatures, which hunt by sensing vibrations in the ground.

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13. Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse (2015)

Scouts, Ben, Carter, and Augie, three teenage boys, find themselves battling against a zombie outbreak in their small town. As the undead begin to overrun their community, the trio, along with a cocktail waitress named Denise, embark on a mission to save their friends, families, and the entire town.

14. An American Werewolf in London (1981)

David Kessler and Jack Goodman, two American college students are backpacking through England. During a stop at a local pub, they are warned by the villagers to stick to the roads and beware of the full moon. Ignoring the warning, they venture off into the moors and are attacked by a werewolf. Jack is killed, but David survives the attack, though the werewolf bites him.

15. Maximum Overdrive (1986)

The story unfolds as the Earth passes through the tail of a comet, causing all machines and electronic devices to become sentient and malevolent. The film primarily takes place at a truck stop in North Carolina, where a group of survivors led by a man named Bill Robinson, find themselves besieged by a horde of homicidal semi-trucks and other vehicles.

16. Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)

the story picks up ten years after the events of the original film, with the core group of survivors—Tallahassee, Columbus, Wichita, and Little Rock—now settled into life in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. The group has created a makeshift family, but tensions arise as they struggle with the monotony of their existence and the challenges of living in a world filled with the undead. This comes in the priority list of comedy movies Hollywood.

17. Little Shop of Horrors (1986)

Seymour Krelborn, a nerdy floral shop assistant discovers a mysterious and exotic plant that he names Audrey II, after his coworker and love interest, Audrey. Audrey II quickly becomes the star attraction of the struggling flower shop, attracting customers and media attention. However, Seymour soon discovers that Audrey II has an insatiable appetite for human blood and flesh, and its growth is dependent on feeding it.

18. Scary Movie 2 (2001)

The story follows a group of college students who are invited to spend the weekend at a haunted mansion as part of a research project led by their professor, Professor Oldman. Once at the mansion, the students encounter various supernatural occurrences and must navigate through a series of hilarious and over-the-top parodies of iconic horror films, including “The Exorcist,” “The Haunting,” and “Poltergeist.”

19. The Return of the Living Dead (1985)

Set in a small town, the story revolves around a group of employees at a medical supply warehouse who accidentally release a toxic gas from a sealed canister, which reanimates the dead and turns them into flesh-eating zombies.

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20. Freaky (2020)

The story follows a high school student named Millie Kessler, who becomes the target of a serial killer known as the Blissfield Butcher. However, when the Butcher stabs Millie with an ancient dagger, they both awaken the next day to discover that they have switched bodies. This is one of the best romantic comedy movies Hollywood.

21. How to Be Single (2016)

The story revolves around four women navigating the complexities of single life in New York City. As the women explore dating, relationships, and self-discovery, they experience the highs and lows of single life in the bustling city.

22. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

Bianca, the younger sister, is eager to date but is forbidden from doing so until her older sister, Kat, starts dating. However, Kat is fiercely independent and outspoken, making her an intimidating prospect for potential suitors. Cameron James becomes infatuated with Bianca and hatches a plan to find someone to date Kat so he can pursue Bianca.

23. Sixteen Candles (1984)

Samantha Baker, a high school sophomore’s sixteenth birthday is overshadowed by her sister’s upcoming wedding. As Sam’s family forgets her birthday amidst the chaos of wedding preparations, she navigates the ups and downs of adolescence, including crushes, embarrassing encounters, and family drama.

24. La La Land (2016)

Mia, an aspiring actress and Sebastian, a jazz musician initially cross paths in a series of chance encounters, but as they pursue their dreams in the entertainment industry, their lives become increasingly intertwined. Despite their initial clashes, they gradually develop a deep connection and fall in love. This is one of the best romantic comedy movies in Hollywood.

25. Pitch Perfect (2012)

Beca Mitchell, a college freshman reluctantly joins an all-female a cappella group called the Barden Bellas at Barden University. As Beca navigates her way through college life, she forms friendships with her quirky fellow Bellas, including the energetic Fat Amy, and the perfectionist Aubrey. Together, they strive to win the collegiate a cappella championship, facing off against their male rivals, the Treblemakers.

26. New York, I Love You (2008)

Set against the backdrop of different neighborhoods and cultures within New York City, the interconnected stories follow a range of characters as they navigate the complexities of romance, longing, and connection.

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27. Knocked Up (2007)

Ben Stone, a laid-back slacker, and Alison Scott, an ambitious entertainment journalist have a one-night stand that results in Alison becoming pregnant. As they grapple with the unexpected news and their vastly different lifestyles, they both must navigate the challenges of pregnancy, impending parenthood, and their evolving relationship. This is one of the best comedy movies in Hollywood.

28. The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)

Andy Stitzer, a middle-aged man has never had sex and is still a virgin at the age of 40. Andy’s lack of sexual experience becomes a source of embarrassment among his coworkers at the electronics store where he works. When his coworkers learn about Andy’s virginity, they make it their mission to help him lose it.

29. Guys and Dolls (1955)

The story is set in New York City and follows the lives of two contrasting couples involved in the world of gambling. As the characters navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and morality, they are swept up in a series of colorful musical numbers and misadventures.

30. Pretty in Pink (1986)

Andie Walsh, a quirky and independent high school student, navigates the complexities of teenage life in the 1980s. She comes from a working-class background and faces social challenges at her affluent high school. Despite this, she remains true to herself and her unique sense of style, often creating her clothing from thrift store finds.

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These best comedy movies hollywood all time will transport you to the world of laughter and madness.

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