Top 10 Comedy Movies That Are Funnier The Second Time

This unconventional superhero movie follows the titular vigilante on his quest for revenge against the man who tortured and deformed him. You know, typical comedy stuff! Deadpool’s irreverent, pop culture laden dialogue and frequent fourth wall breaks are hilarious the first time through, sure. But successive watch throughs are bound to give you more appreciation for all the funny little details and jokes you may have missed. Maybe it’s Ryan Reynolds’ delivery that will strike you in a new way, or maybe you’ll spot a Marvel reference in the background. Or maybe you’ll find that Deadpool breaking his body fighting Colossus is hysterical no matter how many times you see it!

Most people have had a bad breakup at some point in their lives, and “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” illustrates that hey, at least the majority aren’t this bad! Peter’s attempts to get away from his eponymous ex see him thrust into an uproariously awkward vacation with her and her new beau. A second watch allows for a new appreciation of the numerous funny side characters. It also gives you a chance to memorize the lyrics to Aldous Snow’s amazingly inappropriate single. Or the words to Peter’s Dracula musical. “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” is a movie you SHOULDN’T forget to watch again!

Mockumentaries can make for the most rewatchable comedies, due to how authentic the funny moments feel. But a mockumentary about vampire roommates in New Zealand? Now that’s a movie worth revisiting! Each character is so quirky in their own right that something new is bound to tickle your funny bone upon your second time through. There are so many great scenes, from the vampires learning about modern life and technology, to their ongoing turf war with werewolves. “What We Do in the Shadows” is a film that will bring light and laughter to you no matter how far in shadow you are.

There’s a reason this movie is so quotable! “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” follows Ron and his fellow newsmen as his life is turned upside down by the introduction of his new female co-anchor. Full of immature, ridiculous, but hilarious dialogue, “Anchorman” is a delight – in the afternoon and at any time. The movie manages to cram in so many iconic lines and hilarious moments that, like Brian Fantana’s cologne, it’s truly pungent. We can guarantee it gets funnier 60 percent of the time, every time you watch it.

The fall and rise of Derek Zoolander, male model, is simultaneously incredibly stupid and incredibly funny. Watching the clueless dope bumble his way through a conspiracy while also trying to save his career is as hilarious as Derek is good looking. And he’s really really really ridiculously good looking! The film contains plenty that will make you guffaw all over again a second time, from Derek’s rivalry/bromance with Hansel, to the star-studded cameos, to the over-the-top legend that is Mugatu. So unless you’re prepared to feel like you’re taking crazy pills, you’d better learn to appreciate the subtle glory of Zoolander’s many looks.

We mentioned how great mockumentaries are to rewatch right? Well “This is Spinal Tap” helped popularize the genre, and for good reason – it’s one of the best. Chronicling the fictional band Spinal Tap’s U.S. tour, the film has a plethora of funny character moments that are easy to miss the first time round. Of course, that’s in addition to all the memorable gags, like the band’s general dysfunction and their unlucky drummers. Or the not-to-scale model of Stonehenge. All in all, “This is Spinal Tap” is a comedy that goes up to eleven every time.

Honestly, we could have chosen another Mel Brooks movie, like “Spaceballs” or “Blazing Saddles”. But “Young Frankenstein” just barely edged out the other two. The tale of Victor Frankenstein’s grandson, who becomes tempted to recreate his grandfather’s work, “Young Frankenstein” is a delightfully silly tribute to its Hammer horror roots, but also so much more! Brooks’ signature blend of witty wordplay, puns, lowbrow humor, and physical comedy are present throughout and delivered masterfully by a brilliant ensemble. There are so many classic gags that are bound to hit even harder after you’ve “revived” it for a second viewing.

Like a good rug, “The Big Lebowski” really ties our list together. The cult classic follows the Dude, as he becomes embroiled in a tangled web involving a man who shares his real name, and the various ridiculous and unsavory characters he encounters along the way. Full of quotable lines, outrageous characters, and even the odd musical sequences, “The Big Lebowski” only gets funnier upon subsequent viewings, as the atmosphere it evokes takes on a life of its own. So fix yourself a white Russian, put on your sandals, and get ready to enter a world of funny all over again!

The story of a former pilot who must land a plane when its flight crew falls ill, “Airplane!” is a parody for the ages and one of the funniest movies ever made! The joke per minute ratio is among the highest in all of cinema, so it’s easy to see how you might miss some the first time through. And the jokes you didn’t miss just get even funnier. Chock full of goofy characters, slapstick comedy, sight gags, and puns galore, “Airplane!” will make you laugh again, surely. We’re serious – sorry about calling you Shirley. [broll: “I am serious, and don’t call me Shirley.”]


Before we get to our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions:

“Meet the Parents” (2000)
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“Beverly Hills Cop” (1984)
Eddie Murphy Is in Fine Form Throughout & It’s Great Revisiting Him in His Prime

“Austin Powers” (1997)
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We can thank director Edgar Wright for a few comedies that get funnier upon rewatching, like “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” and “Shaun of the Dead.” But “Hot Fuzz” is arguably the movie that brings the most laughs the second time around. A hilarious mashup of action movie tropes ensues when a big city cop relocates to a small town. The visual comedy throughout is masterful. The chemistry between the two leads is absolutely legendary. There are sex jokes, dumb jokes, clever jokes, and a running gag involving a swan. “Hot Fuzz” moves pretty fast, and it’s a ride that gets more fun the more you ride it. Easy Doris!