Best Religious Comedy
Monty Python’s Life of Brian is a 1979 British film that uses dark humor to examine faith and societal reaction. The movie satirizes religious beliefs through a comedic portrayal of a young man falsely heralded as divine. It's notable for its provocative content and enduring influence on satirical c...
Father Ted is a British comedy television series exploring the chaotic lives of three Catholic priests stationed on an isolated island in the Outer Hebrides. The show’s unique mockumentary style and sharp humor highlight the characters' struggles with faith, family, and their attempts to maintain or...
Journey to the West is a television adaptation of Wu Cheng'en’s novel, featuring a narrative centered around a pilgrimage undertaken by four individuals: Sun Wukong, Tang Sanzang, Zhu Bajie, and Sha Wujing. The series was directed by Yang Jie and cast Liu Xiao Ling Tong in the role of Sun Wukong, al...
The Fiery Priest is a South Korean television series that originally aired in 2019 across SBS’s Friday and Saturday timeslots. The initial season ran for twenty episodes from February to April, followed by a second season which premiered in November 2024. The show features Kim Nam-gil and stars mult...
In times of need, if you look in the right place, you just may see a strange telephone number scrawled in red. If you call this number, you will hear a young man introduce himself as the Yato God. Yato is a minor deity and a self-proclaimed "Delivery God," who dreams of having millions of worshipper...
The Brand New Testament is a 2015 fantasy black comedy film co-produced by Belgium, France, and Luxembourg. It premiered at Cannes and was submitted to the Academy Awards as the Belgian entry. The film garnered ten Magritte Award nominations, ultimately winning four, including Best Film and Director...
Sister Act is a 1992 film centered on a former lounge singer who goes into protective custody and seeks refuge within a Catholic convent. The story involves her integration with the resident nuns, played by an ensemble cast including Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith. It was directed by Emile Ardolin...
Altar Boyz is a 2005 satirical musical comedy that parodies the phenomenon of Christian boy bands and contemporary pop music. The narrative follows a fictional Catholic boy band, the Altar Boyz, as they perform their final concert on a national tour. It features an original pop-inspired score by Gar...
Evan Almighty is a 2007 fantasy comedy following the story of Evan Baxter, who is tasked by God to build an ark and gather animals. This undertaking occurs alongside his attempts to establish a new position within local government. The film features Steve Carell and Morgan Freeman reprising their ro...
Deloris Van Cartier returns to St. Katherine’s High School to help Sister Mary Clarence and Sister Sofia save the school from closure. The film follows Deloris as she navigates challenges within the convent setting and works with the students to revitalize the school's choir program. It features a c...
Late Nite Catechism is a 1993 interactive one-woman comedy play by Vicki Quade and Maripat Donovan, featuring a strict Catholic nun teaching.
