Best Comedy Movies of the 90s
Actors like Jim Carrey, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, and Martin Lawrence have truly become synonymous with humor, thanks in large part to their performances in 90s comedy movies like Ghost, The Truman Show, Flubber, Blue Stream, and many others.
There’s no denying these comedy films deserve to be given the title of iconic classics that have shaped the industry during their time, even though some of the films we considered for this list would undoubtedly not work if released today due in large part to their clichéd, over-the-top humor or, in some cases, the outdated views on the world.
Here are the top nine Comedy Movies of the 90s
Poor Boys (1995)
90s comedy movies after the 1995 release of the first film in the trilogy, Bad Boys developed a sizable cult following. Martin Lawrence and Will Smith play two drug detectives who are looking into a case of stolen heroin from the evidence storage room in this buddy-cop action comedy film. Due to increased demand following the commercial success of the first film, Bad Boys II, the two actors returned for a third film, Bad Boys For Life, over 17 years later. Smith’s Oscars outburst reportedly caused the production of Bad Boys 4 to halt. Nevertheless, the series is the ideal fusion of comedy and action. Even after all these years, Lawrence and Smith’s chemistry hasn’t diminished due to their exceptional connection.
Acting Sister (1992)
best 90s comedy movies With a global revenue of nearly $231 million, Sister Act was one of the most popular comedies of the 1990s. In her role as a nightclub singer who was compelled to join a convent as a part of a witness protection program, Whoopi Goldberg plays the role. Because of its box office success, Sister Act received a sequel, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, and a remake, Sister Act 3, is currently being developed by producer Tyler Perry, with Goldberg, of course, on board. Many of us grew up observing the lovely sisterhood that existed among the nuns in the convent. The franchise features hilarious elements that are absolutely worth watching again and again.
Peak Hour (1998)
In this buddy action comedy film, Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker play two mismatched cops who are sent on a mission to save the daughter of a Chinese diplomat. Two further sequels to Rush Hour were produced as a result of its $244 million global box office triumph. Some may find it cliché that a male detective’s aptitude for his line of work stems from his unclear neurodiversity, but James Carter (Tucker) will win your heart. In addition to showcasing his skill of the martial arts, Chan demonstrated his comedic timing for the audience in Rush Hour.
Madame Doubt fire (1993)
Family Addams (1991)
top 90s comedy movies In the dark comedy The Addams Family, an eccentric aristocratic family welcomes a long-lost uncle into their home only to discover that he is a con artist aiming to steal their money. Morticia Addams was played by Anjelica Huston, who received a Golden Globe nomination for the role. There are many memorable scenes that support the claim that Morticia and Gomez are a pair goals, such as them slow-dancing to soft gothic music or their passionate speeches for one another. It’s just great how comedy and romance work together.
Clueless (1995) Clueless, hailed as one of the best 90s movies ever made, is a coming-of-age comedy starring Cher Horowitz, a wealthy girl who adopts a new classmate and gives her a makeover. The movie made $56.1 million in the US and has a sizable cult following. It’s interesting that the film is partially based on Emma, a book by Jane Austen published in 1815.
Time Jam (1996)
90s comedy movies Space Jam made $250 million globally shortly after its 1996 release, becoming the basketball movie with the biggest lifetime box office earnings. The sports comedy, which combines live-action and animation, features Michael Jordan as a fictitious version of himself who becomes engaged with Looney Tunes characters following his original retirement from the NBA in 1993 and his 1995 comeback. 25 years had passed since its theatrical debut in 2021. You will undoubtedly giggle at the humorous aspects of a basketball player being abducted by cartoons and made to compete in a brutal sport for entertainment.
Home Alone (1990)
Stubborn and Dumber (1994)
best 90s comedy movies Dumb and Dumber New Line Cinema’s Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey exchange a smile in a van
Another movie series that gained a cult following is Dumb and Dumber, which is regarded as one of the best comedies of the 1990s. Two sequels were created after the first film’s box office earnings of well over $247 million. In the 1994 original, two dimwitted best friends cross the country in order to retrieve a briefcase full of cash that turned out to be ransom money. An integral component of the franchise are the outrageously funny sequences.
