Best Musical Comedy

A Night at the Opera is a 1935 black-and-white musical comedy film from the Marx Brothers. This satirical story follows a banker’s mistaken identity and chaotic attempts to marry his fiancée. Starring Groucho Marx alongside Kitty Carlisle and Allan Jones, it offers a classic comedic experience for a...

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is an American television series which ran from 2015 to 2019. The show centers on Rebecca Bunch, a lawyer who relocates to West Covina, California, in an attempt to reconnect with a former romantic partner. Created by Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna, the series blended music...

The film centers around Barbie and Ken’s unexpected journey to Barbieland after experiencing a shared existential crisis. Their adventure explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the complexities of relationships within this fantastical world. The story unfolds through interactions wi...

Galavant is an American television series developed by Dan Fogelman, featuring music by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater. Joshua Sasse stars as the lead character alongside a principal cast including Timothy Omundson and Vinnie Jones. The show’s creative team also includes Chris Koch and other producers...

Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life is a 1983 British comedy film created and performed by the Monty Python troupe under the direction of Terry Jones. It marked the final feature film collaboration with all six original Python members prior to Graham Chapman's passing in 1989. The film presents a ser...

Mozart in the Jungle is a contemporary television series following the New York Symphony Orchestra. The show explores the complex relationships between musicians, their conductor, and the vibrant city around them. It offers a unique look at classical music within a modern setting, appealing to fans...

Yankee Doodle Dandy is a 1942 biographical musical drama focusing on George M. Cohan, a prominent figure in Broadway theater. The film stars James Cagney as Cohan, supported by a cast including Walter Huston and Joan Leslie. It incorporates musical performances with vocal assistance from Sally Sweet...

Tenacious D is an American comedy rock duo formed by actors and musicians Jack Black and Kyle Gass. The act combines acoustic and hard-rock conventions with comic songs about ambition, friendship, fantasy, and exaggerated rock mythology. It first reached a broad television audience through an HBO se...

Going My Way is a 1944 musical comedy drama featuring Bing Crosby and Barry Fitzgerald. The story centers on a young priest’s arrival at a parish staffed by an experienced veteran, accompanied by performances from Risë Stevens and the Robert Mitchell Boys Choir. The film achieved significant box off...

Svaty is a Ukrainian sitcom series created by Kvartal 95 Studio that ran for seven seasons. The show’s popularity stems from its comedic portrayal of a dysfunctional family navigating everyday life in Kyiv during the 1990s. It offers a unique perspective on Ukrainian culture and humor, appealing to...

Rocketman is a 2019 biographical drama chronicling Elton John’s formative years in England. The film details his early musical development alongside Bernie Taupin, utilizing songs from his career. Starring Taron Egerton as the musician, it explores his relationships and artistic beginnings through a...

Remi is a boy living happily with his mother in the French countryside. But everything changes when his estranged father comes home and, in desperate need of money, reveals that Remi is adopted, and sells him. Heartbroken, Remi ends up with Vitalis, a traveling musician, and his troupe of animal ent...

The Love Parade is a 1929 silent comedy-drama film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. It portrays the complex relationship between Queen Louise and Count Alfred Renard, set in the United States during the 1920s. The story explores themes of duty, desire, and societal expectations within a historical fictio...

“Nine to Five” is a 1980 crime-comedy-drama centered on three office workers who plot revenge against their domineering male boss. Starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton, the film explores themes of workplace injustice and female solidarity. It’s notable for its satirical approach and fe...

Guys and Dolls is a 1955 musical film adapted from the 1950 Broadway musical. The screenplay was written by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, drawing upon Damon Runyon’s short stories and loosely based on “The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown.” Michael Kidd choreographed the dances for the cinematic version, having pr...

Hum Tum is a 2004 Indian romantic comedy directed by Kunal Kohli and produced by Yash Raj Films. The film centers on the evolving connection between Karan and Rhea, portrayed by Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji, who repeatedly encounter each other over time. It draws inspiration from “When Harry Met S...

Muppet Treasure Island is a 1996 musical comedy based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island.” Live-action actors portray the main characters alongside Muppet performers, including Tim Curry as Long John Silver and a debuting Kevin Bishop as Jim Hawkins. The film represents the fifth theatrica...

The Politician is an American television series created by Ryan Murphy and others, focusing on Payton Hobart, a wealthy young man navigating various political campaigns in Santa Barbara. Each season depicts Hobart’s involvement in a distinct electoral contest. The show was released on Netflix and fe...

Bugsy Malone is a 1976 musical comedy film co-produced by the United States and United Kingdom. It centers on the conflict between characters “Bugsy Malone,” “Fat Sam,” and “Dandy Dan,” portrayed by an ensemble cast of young actors. The story depicts a gangster narrative involving power struggles wi...

Clark and McCullough were an American vaudeville and burlesque comedy duo consisting of Bobby Clark and Paul McCullough, active primarily from the 1910s through the early 1930s. The act was characterized by rapid-fire comedic delivery and Clark's distinctive persona, which featured painted-on eyegla...

High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is an American television series created for Disney+ based on the High School Musical films. It employs a mockumentary format and follows a group of students involved in a high school musical production. Oliver Goldstick initially served as showrunner, wi...

Doctor Dolittle is a 1967 musical fantasy film based on the writings of Hugh Lofting. The story adapts primarily from “The Story of Doctor Dolittle” and other novels in the series, featuring Rex Harrison as the titular character. It was directed by Richard Fleischer and starred Samantha Eggar and An...

The Prom is a 2020 musical comedy film adapted from the 2018 Broadway production. It features an ensemble cast including Meryl Streep, James Corden, and Ariana DeBose, centered around a teenage girl’s request for a prom performance. The film also includes several supporting actors in their respectiv...

Back to the Outback is a 2021 animated film concerning a group of zoo animals’ journey into the Australian Outback. The story was developed by Clare Knight, Harry Cripps, and Gregory Lessans, featuring a voice cast including several well-known actors. It was produced by Netflix Animation.

Glee is a television series centered around the William McKinley High School’s New Directions glee club. The show explores themes of social issues through musical performances featuring both classic and contemporary songs. Episodes showcase the group's competitive activities within the show choir ci...

The Hollywood Revue of 1929 was a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer musical comedy film directed by Charles Reisner. Featuring nearly all MGM’s stars, the two-hour production utilized Technicolor segments and employed Conrad Nagel and Jack Benny as masters of ceremonies. It served as MGM's second feature-length m...

The 2008 film centers on Sophie Sheridan, who organizes a destination wedding involving three potential fathers. It is based on the musical “Mamma Mia!” and stars Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Stellan Skarsgård. The narrative explores a familial mystery surrounding the bride’s pater...

Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a 2022 musical fantasy comedy based on Bernard Waber’s stories. The film depicts a boy who befriends an anthropomorphic crocodile living in New York City, where the crocodile communicates solely through song. It features a cast including Shawn Mendes as the singing voice of...

Rock 'n' Roll High School is a 1979 American comedy film featuring the Ramones as a musical group. The movie stars P.J. Soles, Vince Van Patten, Clint Howard, and Dey Young. It was directed by Allan Arkush and produced by Michael Finnell.