The 35 greatest '80s comedies

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Spaceballs

They really did it best in the 1980s, didn’t they? The music, the fashion, and yes, the movies. While ’80s sci-fi and ’80s horror are distinctly beloved, ’80s comedies are a breed unto themselves. But which ’80s comedies are actually worth remembering?

Towards the end of the New Hollywood movement, the 1980s saw studios regain control from visionary directors. While the 1980s didn’t erase the auteur completely – if anything, the decade saw the rise of a few new ones – the era saw movies appeal to broader audiences. Between the rise of multiplexes and the home video market, more everyday people were watching movies again, not only ardent arthouse enthusiasts.

The success of Saturday Night Live on network television and the stand-up comedy boom during the decade created an influx of cutting-edge, gut-busting talent who naturally leveraged their fame to make movies. This is why ’80s comedies are an unusual beast – it was a time when the stars aligned, quite literally, to make some of the most hilarious and iconic comedies ever made. And these are the 35 greatest comedies of the 1980s.

35. Once Bitten (1985)

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Once Bitten

34. Dragnet (1987)

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Dragnet

It may be better known for a bizarre rap video where Tom Hanks and Dan Aykroyd summarize the plot over awkward bars. But Dragnet is an arresting gem of the 1980s that deserves better street cred. Based on and billed as a continuation of the classic 1967 TV series, Dragnet follows a straightlaced, seemingly out-of-time L.A. detective (Aykroyd) who is paired with a loosey-goosey streetwise cop (Hanks) as they take on a case involving a millionaire adult magazine publisher and his ties to a Satanic cult. Aykroyd and Hanks are dynamite as an onscreen duo, and Aykroyd stands out in his performance that hilariously nods to 1940s noir.

33. Stripes (1981)

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Stripes

32. Porky’s (1981)

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Porky’s

It has aged like spoiled milk, but Porky’s has its place in the canon of 1980s comedies. Set in 1954, Porky’s follows a group of desperate high school boys whose plan to lose their virginities at a Florida strip club goes belly up. Meanwhile, the boys get into further trouble when they peep into the girls' showers, and their school’s coaches engage in a strange romantic love triangle. Porky’s might not win over modern viewers, but its role in popularizing teen sex comedies and inspiring hits like American Pie, Van Wilder, and EuroTrip means it deserves some flowers at least.

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31. Teen Wolf (1985)

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Teen Wolf

The beginning of the Teen Wolf franchise saw its first full moon in the appropriately titled Teen Wolf from 1985. Michael J. Fox plays Scott, an outcast high school teenager whose sudden werewolf alter ego affords him popularity and a spot on the varsity basketball team. But as Scott enjoys the highs of becoming the big dog on campus, he starts to leave his real friends behind. While Teen Wolf wasn’t the first movie to play around with werewolves as a metaphor for adolescence, it remains one of the best and funniest. There’s a reason it launched multiple sequels and a cult 2011 series reboot on MTV.

30. Major League (1989)

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Major League

One of the greatest ’80s comedies is also one of the greatest sports movies of all time. From director David S. Ward, Major League follows the Cleveland Indians (long before their rebrand into the Cleveland Guardians) as they fall under the new ownership of a petty billionaire widow (Margaret Whitton) who is determined to sell and relocate the team to Miami. When the players in the dugout including veteran catcher Jake Taylor (Tom Berenger) and cocky rookie pitcher Ricky Vaughn (Charlie Sheen) find out what’s going on, they step up, shape up, and begin to play like real all-stars. Hysterical as it is inspiring, Major League bats it out of the park.

29. Weird Science (1985)

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Weird Science

28. Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure (1985)

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Pee Wee’s Big Adventure

Spinning off from The Pee-Wee Herman Show, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure marks the directorial debut of Tim Burton who helms this big screen comic romp starring Paul Reubens. In Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, the quirky Pee-Wee goes on a zany quest across America to retrieve his stolen bicycle, an intentional riff on the Italian classic drama Bicycle Thieves. Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure was only a modest success at the box office during its 1985 release, but the movie has gone on to attain cult status through both Burton (singular in his brand of gothic artistry in mainstream American cinema) and Reubens as his endlessly endearing weirdo.

27. The Witches of Eastwick (1987)

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The Witches of Eastwick

26. 9 to 5 (1980)

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9 to 5

Not only does it have a banger theme song from the one and only Dolly Parton, it’s also a great comedy about the plight of women in the workforce. In 9 to 5, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton play three female coworkers who overthrow their misogynistic and bigoted boss (Dabney Coleman) and subsequently oversee their dream office. While it’s perhaps overstuffed with talent, 9 to 5 is a comedy classic that’s spawned an unlikely franchise, including a spin-off TV show and a Broadway musical.

25. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)

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Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure

24. Better Off Dead (1985)

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Better Off Dead

23. Beetlejuice (1988)

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Beetlejuice

A perennial Halloween favorite from Tim Burton, Beetlejuice follows a recently deceased married couple (Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis) who try to scare away the obnoxious new tenants of their home. To do so, they forge an uneasy partnership with a sleazy and grotesque trickster, Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) while becoming close with the new owners' teen daughter (Winona Ryder). A box office smash, Beetlejuice spawned an animated series spin-off and a Broadway musical before its long-awaited sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, in 2024, with most of the cast reprising their roles.

22. The Goonies (1985)

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The Goonies

21. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation (1989)

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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

20. National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)

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National Lampoon’s Vacation

The first in National Lampoon’s Vacation series, Vacation follows family man Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase) who plans a road trip from the Chicago suburbs to California as a way to spend more time with his increasingly distant family. Unfortunately, the road to Walley World is paved with peril, as the Griswolds evade vandals, extorting mechanics, and attractive blondes in Ferraris. A timeless comedy about how good intentions often go belly-up, National Lampoon’s Vacation is all fun under the sun.

19. The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)

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The Naked Gun

In this ludicrous parody of hard-boiled cop dramas, Leslie Nielsen stars as an inept but handsome police detective who foils a plot to assassinate the Queen of England. Slapstick comedy and deadpan line deliveries make The Naked Gun truly one of the funniest comedies of the 1980s. While it spun off from a short-lived TV show, The Naked Gun has stood the test of time with its locked-and-loaded barrage of slapstick, puns, and gags galore. It’s so good, you’ll forget that O.J. Simpson plays a huge supporting role.

18. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (1987)

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Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

One of the few holiday comedies centered around Thanksgiving – and one of the few John Hughes pictures focused on grown adults – Steve Martin and John Candy play two strangers who become reluctant travel companions on a three-day road trip from New York to Chicago. As is the case with all road trip riots, the journey is fraught with bad luck and diversions as the men hop aboard every mode of transportation imaginable just to make it to the table on time. There are a lot of road trip comedies out there, but few are as fulfilling as Martin and Candy together.

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17. Stardust Memories (1980)

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Stardust Memories

16. Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

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Beverly Hills Cop

You’ll never look at bananas the same way again. In Beverly Hills Cop, streetwise Detroit detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) heads off to “vacation” in upscale Beverly Hills to investigate the cold-blooded murder of his close friend. As Axel clashes with local law enforcement – and finds a clever way to get a room at a posh hotel – he closes in on cracking the case of a lifetime. Armed with Murphy’s killer comic timing and memorable use of synthesizers in any movie soundtrack, Beverly Hills Cop upholds the law as one of the greatest comedies of the ’80s.

15. Three Amigos (1986)

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Three Amigos

14. The Blues Brothers (1980)

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The Blues Brothers

13. Wheels on Meals (1984)

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Wheels on Meals

12. The Princess Bride (1987)

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The Princess Bride

It is, ahem,inconceivable, to imagine a world without The Princess Bride. Framed through a grandfather (Peter Falk) telling a bedtime story to his grandson (Fred Savage), The Princess Bride tells of a swashbuckler named Wheatley (Cary Elwes) who must rescue the beautiful Princess Buttercup (Robin Wright) from the evil Prince Humperdink (Chris Sarandon). A comical riff over classic fairy tales, the characters' goofy names mask the lively humanity that resides within. Old fashioned romances never go out of style, and The Princess Bride enchants as it entertains.

11. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Created as writer/director John Hughes' love letter to the city of Chicago, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off follows a charismatic high school slacker Ferris (Matthew Broderick) who plays hooky with his best friends Sloane (Mia Sara) and Cameron (Alan Ruck) to go joyriding through the Windy City in Cameron’s dad’s prized Ferrari. Celebrated for its mischievous sense of humor mixed with a heartfelt story about seizing each and every day while you still can, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off espouses the virtues of taking it easy.

10. Caddyshack (1980)

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Caddyshack

9. 48 Hrs. (1982)

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48 Hrs.

The movie that arguably birthed the buddy comedy genre, Walter Hill’s 48 Hrs. sees Nick Nolte play a tough cop who reluctantly teams up with a wisecracking criminal (Eddie Murphy) as they race against time to catch killers on the loose. While on the surface 48 Hrs. looks like a gritty cop drama, the dynamite chemistry between Nolte and Murphy – the latter in his feature film debut – makes 48 Hrs. a laugh riot that really explodes. In its footsteps came Lethal Weapon, Bad Boys, Rush Hour, and so many more.

8. Coming to America (1988)

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Coming to America

7. Spaceballs (1987)

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Spaceballs

6. Broadcast News (1987)

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Broadcast News

5. Clue (1985)

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Clue

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4. Ghostbusters (1984)

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Ghostbusters

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3. When Harry Met Sally… (1989)

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When Harry Met Sally

2. This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

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This Is Spinal Tap

1. Airplane! (1980)

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Airplane!

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1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension”

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Shadow brandishes a gun in Sonic The Hedgehog 3

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3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action”

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4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien”

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5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

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Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite”

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2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat”

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4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

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Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist”

5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

5

Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”

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