A Glean movie guide
The Ultimate Laugh-Out-Loud Guide
Guaranteed to make you laugh.
From absurdist classics to modern hits, these are the funniest movies ever made.
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The movie list
- 01
Airplane!
A relentless barrage of visual gags and deadpan puns that redefined the parody genre.
An ex-fighter pilot forced to take over the controls of an airliner when the flight crew succumbs to food poisoning.
- 02
Superbad
A high-energy coming-of-age riot fueled by sharp dialogue and undeniable chemistry.
Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.
- 03
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
A surreal and endlessly quotable masterpiece of British absurdist humor.
King Arthur, accompanied by his squire, recruits his Knights of the Round Table, including Sir Bedevere the Wise, Sir Lancelot the Brave, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot and Sir Galahad the Pure. On the way, Arthur battles the Black Knight who, despite having had all his limbs chopped off, insists he can still fight. They reach Camelot, but Arthur decides not to enter, as "it is a silly place".
- 04
The Hangover
A chaotic, mystery-fueled bachelor party gone wrong that keeps the stakes and the laughs high.
When three friends finally come to after a raucous night of bachelor-party revelry, they find a baby in the closet and a tiger in the bathroom. But they can't seem to locate their best friend, Doug – who's supposed to be tying the knot. Launching a frantic search for Doug, the trio perseveres through a nasty hangover to try to make it to the church on time.
- 05
Bridesmaids
A brilliant ensemble comedy that balances cringe-inducing physical gags with genuine heart.
Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.
- 06
Step Brothers
An unapologetically absurd look at arrested development featuring legendary comedic performances.
Brennan Huff and Dale Doback might be grown men. But that doesn't stop them from living at home and turning into jealous, competitive stepbrothers when their single parents marry. Brennan's constant competition with Dale strains his mom's marriage to Dale's dad, leaving everyone to wonder whether they'll ever see eye to eye.
- 07
Tropic Thunder
A bold and explosive satire of Hollywood ego that hits its targets with pinpoint accuracy.
A group of self-absorbed actors set out to make the most expensive war film ever. After ballooning costs force the studio to cancel the movie, the frustrated director refuses to stop shooting, leading his cast into the jungles of Southeast Asia, where they encounter real bad guys.
- 08
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
A colorful, nonsensical journey into 1970s news culture led by an iconic, buffoonish protagonist.
It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about to change when ambitious reporter Veronica Corningstone arrives as a new employee at his station.
- 09
Shaun of the Dead
A perfectly paced "Zom-Com" that blends dry British wit with inventive visual storytelling.
Shaun lives a supremely uneventful life, which revolves around his girlfriend, his mother, and, above all, his local pub. This gentle routine is threatened when the dead return to life and make strenuous attempts to snack on ordinary Londoners.
- 10
Game Night
A fast-paced mystery that subverts action tropes with sharp timing and a stellar ensemble cast.
Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.