Did you know that comedy is the favorite movie genre of America? This is probably the reason that all genres, Adventure, Action, Romance, are integrating with Comedy so that audiences are hooked up to the screen. While everyone loves comedy movies, have you ever thought of the science behind this? If not, this is your lucky day as we are going to dissect why we love watching comedy movies more than any other movie genre.
According to Proverbs 17:22, ‘A merry heart doeth good like a medicine.’
During the 1300s, a professor of surgery, Henri de Mondeville, introduced humor as a post-operative therapy.
A professor and journalist, Norman Cousins, in his book Anatomy of an Illness (1979), discusses how he cured himself with laughter therapy.
In 1995, Dr. Madan Kataria established the first laughter club that showcased laughter yoga. Following his trend, there are now more than 5,000 laughter clubs around the globe.
So the question arises, why is laughter so important?
The University of Michigan has found that only twenty seconds of laughter have the same effect on lungs as three minutes of rowing. Many other studies have pointed out that laughter during movies releases positive chemicals in the human brain that helps individuals to break patterns of sleep loss, pain, immunosuppression, and depression.
Comedy movies are so much popular among the masses as they allow individuals to feel fresh from the inside, benefit health aspects, and release endorphins with calming and euphoric effects.
On such accounts, we have formulated a list of the best comedies that you should watch this weekend for an extra dose of peace and serenity. You can stream these movies online via streaming platforms, or enjoy them on your cable TV. I belong to the group of people who enjoy the bliss of watching their favorite movies and shows on pay-TV. While you may think it is an expensive option, let me tell you that with Grande cable, I get all my favorite cable channels along with internet speed up to 300 Mbps, and on-demand video service for just 56.09 USD monthly.
Begin your weekend with these comedies:
50 first dates
Directed by: Peter Segal
Screenplay by: George Wing
Lead Cast: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore, Sean Astin
Initial Release: February 13, 2004
Box Office: 198.5 Million USD
IMDb rating: 6.8/10
While it is no secret that Adam Sandler is the King of Comedy and if you did not know it by now, just go through this list. Henry, played by Adam Sandler, is a playboy who falls for Lucy suffering from short-term memory loss. For Lucy, every day is literally a new day and so Henry tries to woo her every day.
the hangover
Directed by: Todd Philips
Screenplay by: Scott Moore, Jon Lucas
Lead Cast: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong, Justin Bartha
Initial Release: June 5, 2009
Box Office: 469.3 Million USD
IMDb rating: 7.7/10
Doug and his three best friends drive to Las Vegas for his bachelor party. After an insane night, when the three friends wake up, they find Doug to be missing and cannot remember a thing to connect the dots. With just a little time left, they retrace all their steps to find Doug and get him back to his wedding in time.
just go with it
Directed by: Dennis Dugan
Screenplay by: Allan Loeb, Timothy Dowling, I. A. L. Diamond
Lead Cast: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston
Initial Release: February 8, 2011
Box Office: 215 Million USD
IMDb rating: 6.4/10
Danny, a good-looking plastic surgeon, pretends to be married to enjoy dates with no strings attached after his heart gets broken. The trouble begins when he meets the girl of his dreams, Palmer. He could have come clean but instead, he hired his assistant, Katherine as his soon-to-be ex-wife. With all the lies, he realizes his love for someone other than Palmer.
THAT’S my boy
Directed by: Sean Anders
Screenplay by: David Caspe
Lead Cast: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester, Vanilla Ice
Initial Release: June 14, 2012
Box Office: 57.7 Million USD
IMDb rating: 5.5/10
Donny, played by Adam Sandler, becomes a father during his teen years. While Donny raises his son, Todd, as a single parent as per his best knowledge, Donny cuts him loose on his 18th birthday. Years after, Donny shows up at Todd’s wedding day to reconnect with his son but now Todd does not want anything to do with him. What goes around in this wedding makes it the most interesting wedding you will ever watch.
billy madison
Directed by: Tamra Davis
Screenplay by: Tim Herlihy, Adam Sandler
Lead Cast: Adam Sandler, Bradley Whitford, Bridgette Wilson
Initial Release: February 10, 1995
Box Office: 26.4 Million USD
IMDb rating: 6.4/10
In order to be eligible to inherit his father’s fortune, 27 years old Billy Madison is asked to revisit school. Billy’s struggle from grades 1 to 12 as an older man than everyone at school makes the story strange but fun.
the 40-YEAR-OLD virgin
Directed by: Hudd Apatow
Screenplay by: Judd Apatow, Steve Carell
Lead Cast: Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, Seth Rogen, Catherine Keener
Initial Release: February 11, 2005
Box Office: 177.4 Million USD
IMDb rating: 7.1/10
Andy Stitzer, played by Steve Carell, is a single guy working at a big store. While Andy is amiable and interesting, he is still a virgin at the age of 40. His friends push him to go out of his comfort zone and find a romantic partner. While most attempts at love fail, he meets Trish, a local entrepreneur, and begins his romantic journey.
Yes day
Directed by: Miguel Arteta
Screenplay by: Tom Lichtenheld, Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Lead Cast: Jennifer Garner, Jenna Ortega, H.E.R., Edgar Ramirez
Initial Release: March 12, 2021
IMDb rating: 5.7/10
Guilt-ridden parents, Carlos and Allison, decide to accept all of their kids’ demands for one day. The events of this one day will lead them to some eerie settings that are adventurous and fun for the kids, but would the parents feel the same?
murder mystery
Directed by: Kyle Newacheck
Screenplay by: James Vanderbilt
Lead Cast: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Gemma Arterton, Luke Evans
Initial Release: June 14, 2019
IMDb rating: 6/10
Murder Mystery is a story about a couple that goes on a vacation to Europe in an attempt to reignite the romantic spark. The couple lands in an awkward setting by chance where they become a suspect of a billionaire’s murder. How they manage to find the right culprit is directed in such a humorous way that you will not be able to keep your eyes on anything else while the movie is on screen.
We’re the millers
Directed by: Rawson Marshall Thurber
Screenplay by: Steve Faber, Bob Fisher, Sean Anders, John Morris
Lead Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, Will Poulter
Initial Release: August 7, 2013
Box Office: 270 Million USD
IMDb rating: 7.1/10
In this ultra-comedic piece, a lowly marijuana dealer is forced to smuggle marijuana from Mexico, and in order to appear less suspicious, he hires a stripper, a young thief, and his neighbor to pose as his family, ‘The Millers.’ The ups and downs, this fake family faces during the journey make them bond like a real one while giving you the laughter fits.
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Thanks for sharing this list. I will watch all of these movies because I love watching comedy movies and in this list, every movie is based on comedy so I will watch all these movies. I was finding some comedy movies but didn’t get the best ones I hope these will be the best ones I was looking for.