15 Funniest Movies of the Last 75 Years, Ranked

Comedy has changed a great deal across the past 75 years, yet it remains one of the most beloved and versatile film genres. What makes audiences laugh shifts with each era, but many comedies share a common strength: the ability to deliver smart, memorable fun. Because humor is deeply subjective, assembling a definitive ranking is impossible.

Still, a small group of films consistently appears on lists of the best comedies, standing out for their craft, wit and lasting appeal. The ranked selections include a range of styles and tones, from the social satire of Trading Places to the animated parody of Shrek 2, the workplace skewering of Office Space, the absurdist gags of The Naked Gun, the teen chaos of Superbad, the cult oddities of The Big Lebowski, the crowd-pleasing Bridesmaids and the dark, satirical edge of M*A*S*H.

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