1980’s Comedies
The 1980’s was a classic decade for the genre of comedy with many great comedians and comedic actors making names out of themselves with wild comedies that were often unique and creative, and still hold their re-watch value today.
- The ‘Burbs (1989)
- Police Academy (1984)
- Coming to America (1988)
- National Lampoons Vacation (1983)
- Big (1988)
- Revenge of the Nerds (1984)
1990’s Comedies
There were tons of great comedies from the genre and like the 80’s there were a ton of comedic stars built in the 1990’s.
- City Slickers (1991)
- Ace Ventura: The Pet Detective (1994)
- Friday (1995)
- Kingpin (1996)
- What About Bob? (1991)
- Wayne’s World (1992)
Raunchy-Comedies
They can be buddy comedies, road-trip flicks, college party flicks or simple grounded stories, but regardless there will be tons of sex, and drug related crude humor, that is easily for adult eyes and ears only.
- Bridesmaids (2011)
- There’s Something About Mary (1998)
- The Hangover (2002)
- Old School (2003)
- Animal House (1978)
- Van Wilder (2002)
Romantic-Comedies
Still the number one date-night genre, the romantic-comedy will never fade from cinemas. The scripts tend to pair familiar names in the leads, and with a side of cheese, they deliver some routine, but entertaining stories of precious love.
- Notting Hill (1999)
- The Proposal (2009)
- The Wedding Singer (1998)
- Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)
- Hitch (2005)
- Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Dark Comedies
Usually themes around grim, and more violent stories a dark comedy can be an enjoyable clever night with a film as you will find yourself laughing at some more demented humor.
- Office Space (1999)
- The Cable Guy (1996)
- Bad Santa (2003)
- Trainspotting (1996)
- Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Pure Comedies
A simple comedy can range in topic, but the result will often be tons of laughs, when done properly at least.
- Zoolander (2001)
- Knocked Up (2007)
- Groundhog Day (1993)
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
- Clerks (1994)