Best Action Comedy

Akira Kurosawas 'Yojimbo' is a lean, mean, and incredibly entertaining samurai film. A wandering ronin arrives in a town divided by two warring gangs and decides to play them against each other for hi...

Archer is a sharp, irreverent animated spy comedy that follows the exploits of Sterling Archer and his dysfunctional colleagues at an international intelligence agency. The show is famous for its rapi...

One Punch Man is a hilarious and visually spectacular satire of the superhero genre. It follows Saitama, a hero so powerful that he defeats every enemy with a single punch, leading to a deep sense of...

The Spy Who Loved Me is widely considered one of the best Roger Moore Bond films. It combines thrilling action sequences, a memorable villain (Richard Kiel as Jaws), and a playful sense of humor. The...

The Brothers Sun is a high-energy action-comedy that follows a Taipei gangster who travels to Los Angeles to protect his mother and younger brother. The show excels at blending intense, stylish Triad-...

Sanjuro (1962) is a sequel to Yojimbo and continues the trend of Kurosawa blending samurai action with comedic elements. It features the same wandering samurai protagonist, but with a more focused plo...

The Suicide Squad is a chaotic, violent, and hilarious take on the DC anti-hero team. James Gunn's direction gives the film a distinct personality, blending dark humor with genuine heart. The film doe...

Free Guy is a hilarious and inventive action-comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as a non-player character (NPC) who discovers he's living in a video game. The film cleverly blends video game tropes with a...

Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt star in 'The Fall Guy,' a high-octane action-comedy inspired by the classic television series. The film follows a stuntman who must find a missing movie star, leading to a...

Peacemaker, a spin-off from The Suicide Squad, is a hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt action-comedy series. Following the titular characters journey to redemption, the show blends over-the-top viol...

Jiang Wen's 2010 film is a wildly entertaining action-comedy set in a fictionalized version of 1920s China. The film follows a con man who is mistaken for a revolutionary leader and must navigate a da...

Burn Notice, a USA Network series, follows a former CIA operative who is suddenly burned and stripped of his assets and identity. He uses his skills to help people in need while trying to uncover the...

Trigger is a studio known for its energetic and dynamic animation style, often blending action and comedy with a distinctive visual flair. Founded by former Gainax staff, Triggers works, such as *Kill...

Qui Nguyen is known for his genre-bending plays that blend action, comedy, and pop culture references. His work, often created collaboratively with others, frequently incorporates elements of video ga...

Jackie Chan stars as a dedicated police officer trying to protect a witness while clearing his own name. This film is the pinnacle of Chan's stunt-heavy career, featuring legendary sequences like the...

Ghostbusters is the perfect blend of supernatural thrills and dry, sarcastic comedy. The chemistry between the leadsBill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Harold Ramisis legendary, creating a dynamic that feel...

True Lies is a massive, high-budget spectacle that manages to be both a thrilling spy movie and a hilarious domestic comedy. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a secret agent who struggles to balance his dan...

6 Underground is a quintessential Michael Bay film, featuring non-stop explosions, rapid-fire editing, and over-the-top action sequences. The story follows six individuals who fake their own deaths to...

Nicolas Cage plays a fictionalized version of himself in this meta-action-comedy. When he accepts a million-dollar offer to attend a superfan's birthday party, things go sideways, and he must channel...

21 Jump Street is a rare example of a reboot that surpasses the original material by leaning into the absurdity of its premise. Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum play two mismatched cops who go undercover...

Ant-Man and The Wasp expands upon the first film's concept, delving deeper into the Quantum Realm and introducing new characters. The film follows Scott Lang and Hope van Dyne as they navigate the com...

Red Notice is a heist action-comedy following an FBI profiler who is tasked with tracking down two notorious art thieves. Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot, and Ryan Reynolds star in this globe-trotting adven...

Live and Let Die is a unique and memorable Bond film that incorporates elements of Blaxploitation cinema. Set in New Orleans and the Caribbean, the film features a compelling villain, a lively soundtr...

Jackie Chan stars as a coast guard officer fighting pirates in 19th-century Hong Kong. This film is a perfect example of Chan's ability to blend high-stakes action with hilarious physical comedy. The...

Bad and Crazy, a 2021 series, follows a corrupt police officer whose life is turned upside down by the appearance of a mysterious vigilante known as K. The drama blends action, comedy, and psychologic...

Harley Quinn is a hilarious, R-rated animated series that follows Harley's journey to become the queen of Gotham's criminal underworld after breaking up with the Joker. The show is a brilliant satire...

Killjoys, while a space western, incorporates significant steampunk-inspired aesthetics and technology. The series follows a trio of bounty hunters operating in a distant star system. The ships, weapo...

Pirate Hunter Yor is an action-comedy anime series that takes place in the Edo period of Japan. The show follows Yor, a young man who becomes a pirate hunter and battles various pirates. With its mix...

Spy is a hilarious, well-crafted parody of the spy genre that features a standout performance by Melissa McCarthy. She plays a desk-bound CIA analyst who goes into the field to prevent a global disast...