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Last updated January 22, 2025
Young Frankenstein
1974 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsA laugh riot from beginning to end, this classic parody from director Mel Brooks stars Gene Wilder as Frederick Frankenstein, who detests his family history but ultimately can't resist the temptation to follow in his infamous grandfather's footsteps. Adding to the fun is a brilliant supporting cast that includes Marty Feldman as bug-eyed assistant Igor, Madeline Kahn as Frankenstein's frosty fiancée and Peter Boyle as the zipper-necked monster.
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Dr. Strangelove
1964 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsWhen a fanatical U.S. general (Sterling Hayden) launches an air strike against the Soviets, they raise the stakes by threatening to unleash a "doomsday device," setting the stage for Armageddon in this classic black comedy that brilliantly skewers the nuclear age. The film's star-studded cast includes George C. Scott, Slim Pickens, James Earl Jones and Peter Sellers (who steals the show and copped an Oscar nod playing three roles).
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Hot Fuzz
2007 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsA top London cop (Simon Pegg) is ready to die of boredom when his superiors transfer him to a sleepy English village to work alongside a blundering but well-meaning young constable (Nick Frost). But soon enough, the town begins to stir with a series of grisly "accidents." Is foul play afoot in this seemingly idyllic hamlet, where nothing remotely serious ever happens? Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead) directs.
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MASH
1970 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsDirector Robert Altman's thinly veiled Vietnam War satire is indicative of when the spirit of the 1970s went mainstream, with Elliot Gould, Donald Sutherland and Tom Skerritt as Army doctors fighting military insanity and healing wounded soldiers during the Korean War. Featuring an Oscar-winning score and standout work from a huge ensemble cast (including Robert Duvall and Sally Kellerman), M*A*S*H is a masterpiece of '70s cinema.
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Robin Hood: Men in Tights
1993 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIt's the classic tale of Robin Hood ... reenvisioned by comic master Mel Brooks. As evil Prince John (Richard Lewis) oppresses the people, Robin (Cary Elwes) steals from the tax collectors, triumphs in an archery contest, foils (literally!) the Sheriff of Nottingham (Roger Rees) and makes goo-goo eyes at Maid Marian (Amy Yasbeck). The titular musical number, involving song, dance -- and, yes, men in tights -- is an undisputed highlight.
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A Shot in the Dark
1964 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsSight gags and pratfalls abound in director Blake Edwards's unadulterated farce about a sexy parlor maid accused of killing her lothario lover. Enter the bumbling Inspector Clouseau who's intent on proving the young beauty's innocence.
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South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut
1999 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsThe potty-mouthed kids of "South Park" move to the big screen for this animated musical comedy with a loose plot involving Satan, Saddam Hussein and the corruption of American youth by their Canadian neighbors.
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Fanboys
2008 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsA group of friends has waited years for the release of Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace. But when one of them discovers he's terminally ill, they embark on a road trip to Skywalker Ranch to steal the long-anticipated film.
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To Be or Not to Be
1983 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsMel Brooks and his real-life spouse, Anne Bancroft, star as impresarios of a Polish acting troupe circa 1939. When the Nazis invade Warsaw, the ensemble gets enmeshed in a subterfuge to prevent the Germans from finding a list of underground fighters. Bancroft scored an Oscar nomination, as did Charles Durning for his supporting performance as a befuddled Nazi colonel in this zesty remake of Ernst Lubitsch's 1942 classic.
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Saved!
2004 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWhen Mary, a devout senior at a Christian high school, accidentally gets pregnant, she starts to see her peers and her faith in a whole new way in this darkly comic coming-of-age story that was produced by R.E.M. front man Michael Stipe.
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Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsWhen Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold to Hollywood as part of a big-screen movie that leaves them out of any royalties, the pair travels to Tinseltown to sabotage the production.
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Murder by Death
1976 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsIn this murder-mystery spoof, enigmatic millionaire Lionel Twain invites six brilliant detectives to a dinner that turns into a murder investigation with a hefty prize going to the one who solves the case.
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Wet Hot American Summer
2001 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsIt's the end of summer, and everyone at Camp Firewood wants a final shot at some action. Lovelorn Coop tries to get the attention of a fellow counselor, while camp director Beth has a crush of her own in this spoof on 1980s summer-camp camp.
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High Anxiety
1977 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsPsychiatric administrator Dr. Thorndyke finds some bizarre shenanigans occurring at the Psychoneurotic Institute for the Very, Very Nervous. But when he's framed for murder, Dr. Thorndyke must confront his own neurotic demons to clear his name.
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UHF
1989 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsTelevision executive R.J. Fletcher tries to sabotage the wild success of a rival low-rent, wacky UHF station run by slovenly dreamer George Newman, which leads to a telethon showdown. Only George's on-air local misfits can help save the day.
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Johnny Dangerously
1984 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsIn this gangster spoof set in the 1930s, Johnny Kelly (Michael Keaton) is forced into a life of crime to pay for his ailing mother's medical treatment. In an attempt to hide his new persona, Johnny takes the name Dangerously. But he becomes a little &NFi;too&NFi_; successful in the underworld ... and while Johnny's turning into a powerful mobster, his district attorney brother (Griffin Dunne) is threatening to ruin the Dangerously name.
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The Other Guys
2010 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsWhile an elite pair of New York City cops nabs headlines for their amazing heroics, fellow boys in blue Allen and Terry toil in obscurity as lowly desk jockeys, until a big break finally gives them a chance to tackle real police work.
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Team America: World Police
2004 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 Stars"South Park" creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone apply their acerbic wit to global crime-fighting in this musical satire about an all-marionette police force that takes on the challenging role of keeping peace on a troubled planet. Wherever there's a dictator itching to rule the world, Team America flies in to dismantle the government. The team's newest recruit is Gary Johnston, a Broadway star who just may have found his true calling.
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Zoolander
2001 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsThe fashion world is turned upside down when beautiful and utterly empty-headed male model Derek Zoolander discovers that fashion mogul Jacobim Mogatu is behind a plot to assassinate the prime minister of Malaysia.
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The Miracle of Morgan's Creek
1944 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsIn this daring, slapstick farce that's become a classic, Betty Hutton plays a small-town girl who attends an all-night party and suddenly finds herself "in the family way." Trouble is, she can't remember who the father might be.
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Mr. Mom
1983 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsAfter Jack is informed that his job has been furloughed, his wife goes to work at an advertising agency. Their three young kids are left with Jack, who must get accustomed to vacuuming, soap operas, school drop-offs, grocery stores and flirty moms.
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Scary Movie 2
2001 | NR | 3.4 out of 5 StarsWhile the original parodied slasher flicks like Scream, Keenen Ivory Wayans' sequel to Scary Movie takes comedic aim at haunted house movies. A group of students visits a mansion called Hell House, and murderous high jinks ensue.
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Evan Almighty
2006 | NR | 3.4 out of 5 StarsIn this follow-up to the 2003 comedy Bruce Almighty, God summons narcissistic newscaster-turned-congressman Evan to build an ark in preparation for a devastating flood. Meanwhile, Evan's perplexed family interprets his new hobby as a midlife crisis.
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Tenacious D in: The Pick of Destiny
2006 | NR | 3.4 out of 5 StarsDreaming of becoming a rock god, Midwesterner JB heads to California, where he crosses paths with idler KG -- giving rise to the musical duo Tenacious D. Together, the would-be rock icons set out to prove they're the greatest band in history.
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Airplane II: The Sequel
1982 | NR | 3.4 out of 5 StarsIn this sequel to the wildly popular farce Airplane!, pilot Ted Striker (Robert Hays) knows that the first commercial spaceflight to the moon is headed for disaster. Fighting his fears, he races to save the passengers and win back his ex-girlfriend (Julie Hagerty). Lloyd Bridges reprises his role as the chain-smoking, amphetamine-popping, glue-sniffing airport controller, while William Shatner, Raymond Burr and Sonny Bono are among those on board.
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