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Best Classic Comedy Films

Not every movie can stand the test of time, but these classic comedies are still hilarious even decades after they were first released. Perfect for a family movie night, this list of favorites -- from slapstick to screwball -- is a great way to introduce kids to older films, too.

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The Absent-Minded Professor
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6
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Family entertainment at its best.
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(2000)
Modern Times
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6
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Families will cherish Chaplin's silent slapstick.
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(2000)
Editors' pick
The Great Race
AGE
6
QUALITY
 
Perfect family movie is fun from beginning to end.
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(2002)
Duck Soup
AGE
7
QUALITY
 
Nonstop classic Marx Bros. mayhem kids will love.
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(1998)
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
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7
QUALITY
 
Classic comedy-horror for older kids and teens.
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(2000)
A Night at the Opera
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7
QUALITY
 
Marx Brothers masterpiece is still hilarious.
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(1992)
Bringing Up Baby
AGE
8
QUALITY
 
Classic screwball comedy with loads of tame laughs.
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(1997)
It Happened One Night
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10
QUALITY
 
Still one of the best screwball comedies.
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(1999)
The Thrill of It All
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10
QUALITY
 
Thrilling comedy will engage older tweens and up.
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(2003)
Some Like It Hot
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11
QUALITY
 
One of the wildest romantic farces ever.
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(2001)
Editors' pick
The Philadelphia Story
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Screwball romance is lots of fun for older kids.
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(2000)
Sabrina (1954)
AGE
11
QUALITY
 
Romance-comedy classic for tweens and up.
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On DVD
(2001)

Other great lists from our editors

Best Family Movie Laughs
Funny Books for Kids