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- Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam. 196 votes. A parody of Arthurian legend, this film features the comedic troupe Monty Python in their quest for the titular artifact.
- Life of Brian. Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam. 192 votes. Satirizing organized religion and messiah myths, this Monty Python film follows the life of an ordinary man, born on the same day as Jesus Christ, whose life is repeatedly mistaken for that of the biblical figure.
- Shaun of the Dead. Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis. 185 votes. This film cleverly combines the zombie apocalypse with a slice-of-life story of a regular guy, Shaun, trying to win back his ex-girlfriend and reconcile with his stepfather.
- Hot Fuzz. Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent. 175 votes. A spoof of the buddy cop genre, this high-octane film pairs a by-the-book police officer with a bumbling partner in a sleepy village riddled with crime.
- 15 Brian and Charles
- 14 Pride
- 13 The World’S End
- 12 The Inbetweeners Movie
- 11 in Bruges
- 10 Kingsman: The Secret Service
- 9 Death at A Funeral
- 8 Shaun of The Dead
- 7 Johnny English
- 6 About A Boy
Brian And Charlesis an absurdly comic film that fleshes out the idiosyncrasies of Brian, a lonely inventor living in rural Wales. He attempts his biggest project yet by creating a robotic artificial intelligence named Charles. But when Charles becomes obsessed with cabbages and starts spouting off random words from a dictionary, things quickly spir...
Both heartwarming and funny, Pride is a feel-good comedy based on the true story of the formation of the Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners campaign. This charming comedy is all about solidarity and coming together to help each other. However, it also manages to make each character stand out and shine a light on their individual struggles and suc...
The World's End is an epic pub crawl movie that follows a group of friends who reunite for a night out on the town in order to complete a renowned pub crawl that ends at the titular. However, the group of friends soon discovers some harsh truths about each other as well as a dark secret. The group learns over the course of the pub crawl that their ...
The Inbetweeners Movie is a coming-of-age comedy that revolves around a group of hapless high school friends as they navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. With relatable characters and a clever script, The Inbetweeners Movieis a heartwarming and hilarious look at the awkwardness of youth. After all, you cannot go wrong when you pair acoming-of...
In Bruges is an exceptional dark comedy that follows two hitmen who are forced to lay low in the picturesque Belgian city of Bruges after a job goes wrong. Directed by Martin McDonagh, In Bruges stars Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson as the aforementioned hitman hiding out from a menacing Ralph Fiennes. With sharp dialogue and a twisted sense of h...
Perhaps one the most recognizable British comedies, Kingsman: The Secret Service is an action-packed, hilarious ride from start to finish. Based on the comic of the same name, Kingsmanfollows Eggsy, a teenager whose father died during his time in the Kingsman. Using the emergency number that was given to him by his father's friend, Eggsy soon gets ...
Death At A Funeral is a riotously funny farce that depicts the chaos that ensues at a family funeral when a series of unexpected events turn a somber occasion into a hilarious mess. The film was directed by Frank Oz, who is potentially best known as the original voice and puppeteer of Yoda from Star Wars. With a clever script and a fantastic cast t...
Shaun Of The Deadis a horror-comedy masterpiece that combines the gore of a zombie movie with the wit and charm of a classic British comedy. The film follows Shaun, a slacker who must rally his friends and family to survive a zombie apocalypse. The clever writing, spot-on performances, and hilarious gags make this film a must-see for fans of both h...
Despite being a spy spoof, Johnny English stands out in its hilarious dexterity. The story tells the tale of the titular character, played by Rowan Atkinson, as he bumbles his way through a series of mishaps and misadventures on a mission to save the world. The film's clever writing and Atkinson's physical comedy skills make for a truly laugh-out-l...
Based on the bestselling novel by Nick Hornby, About A Boyis a heartwarming comedy by directors Paul Weitz and Chris Weitz. The movie follows the unlikely friendship that develops between a cynical, immature man and a young boy. The film's masterfully entertaining writing and heartfelt performances from Hugh Grant, Toni Collette, Nicholas Hoult, an...
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- Shaun of the Dead (2004) Edgar Wright’s first big-budget feature film, as well as being the first installment in the Cornetto Trilogy, but an instant classic of the genre packed full of Wright’s directorial signatures – fast editing, hilarious visual comedy, and homages to the horror genre.
- Trainspotting (1996) In the famous words of Monty Python themselves, “… and now for something completely different.” Trainspotting is by no means a traditional comedy.
- Monty Python’s Life of Brian (1979) Another entry from the Pythons. This time, the concept of religion is being put on blast. Similarly to Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Monty Python’s Life of Brian takes a satirical view of the organized power structures of the historical past.
- Snatch (2000) A common comparison for Snatch is Pulp Fiction. In many ways, they are similar films, just from opposite sides of the Atlantic. However, Snatch’s cultural impact is starting to stand alone, as evidenced by how heavily it is beginning to influence the humor in modern blockbusters such as Bullet Train and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
- In The Loop (2010) While In the Loop, a political satire from the creator of Veep, was released in 2010, it received a heap of acclaim from British and American critics alike.
- Withnail And I (1987) In the film's native U.K., Withnail and I is a bonafide iconic film. However, perhaps due to the shamelessly dry and very Brtish style of it all, the movie is often only an underground hit among film school types in the United States.
- About A Boy (2002) Where did this film go? The only film on this list to be a bonafide hit with the box office and the critics, About a Boy should have been remembered as one of the best comedies of the decade.
- Waking Ned Divine (1998) Another minor indie hit that has since been mostly forgotten, Waking Ned Divine is an unusually smart and hyperliterate comedy about a group of aging friends who come together to mourn and celebrate in the face of the passing of one of their own.
This page lists the top 20 British film comedies, determined by a combination of the results of previous polls, award wins, and BCG's visitor data. Monty Python's Life Of Brian. Copyright: Hand Made Films. 1. Monty Python's Life Of Brian.
1. Life of Brian. 1979 1h 34m R. 8.0 (422K) Rate. 77 Metascore. Born on the original Christmas in the stable next door to Jesus Christ, Brian of Nazareth spends his life being mistaken for a messiah. Director Terry Jones Stars Graham Chapman John Cleese Michael Palin. 2. Monty Python and the Holy Grail. 1975 1h 31m PG. 8.2 (571K) Rate. 91 Metascore
