Movies Like When Comedy Was King

Ranked by shared directors, cast, themes, genre, and era — not just generic recommendations.

The Golden Age of Comedy

1957·1h 19m·★ 7.1·Robert Youngson

4 shared cast incl. Stan Laurel & Oliver HardyDir. Robert YoungsonDocumentary & Comedy

His New Profession

1914·12m·★ 5.8·Charlie Chaplin

3 shared cast incl. Charlie Chaplin & Charley Chase

The Knockout

1914·30m·★ 5.7·Mack Sennett

4 shared cast incl. Roscoe Arbuckle & Edgar Kennedy

The Masquerader

1914·12m·★ 5.9·Charlie Chaplin

3 shared cast incl. Charlie Chaplin & Roscoe Arbuckle

A Film Johnnie

1914·12m·★ 5.6·George Nichols

3 shared cast incl. Charlie Chaplin & Roscoe Arbuckle

Tango Tangles

1914·10m·★ 5.1·Mack Sennett

3 shared cast incl. Charlie Chaplin & Roscoe Arbuckle

Love Don't Co$t a Thing

2003·1h 40m·★ 5.3·Troy Byer

Fans also likedComedy & Drama

Duck Soup

1933·1h 8m·★ 7.7·Leo McCarey

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Code 3

2025·1h 40m·★ 7.2·Christopher Leone

Fans also likedComedy & Drama

The Mask

1994·1h 41m·★ 7.0·Chuck Russell

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The Best You Can

2025·1h 43m·★ 6.3·Michael J. Weithorn

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Madagascar

2005·1h 26m·★ 6.9·Eric Darnell

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Wicked Little Letters

2024·1h 40m·★ 7.0·Thea Sharrock

Fans also likedComedy & Drama

Go West

1925·1h 8m·★ 7.1·Buster Keaton

Both star Buster Keaton & Roscoe Arbuckle

Kevin Hart: Irresponsible

2019·1h·★ 6.6·Leslie Small

Fans also likedComedy & Documentary

Zazie dans le Métro

1960·1h 33m·★ 6.9·Louis Malle

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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

1994·1h 26m·★ 6.9·Tom Shadyac

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Comedian

2002·1h 22m·★ 6.9·Christian Charles

Fans also likedComedy & Documentary

Carry On Doctor

1967·1h 34m·★ 6.5·Gerald Thomas

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Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

2008·1h 29m·★ 6.7·Eric Darnell

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How Good Is When Comedy Was King?

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