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1Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, Shirley HendersonLaurel and Hardy -- the world's greatest comedy team -- face an uncertain future as their golden era of Hollywood films remain long behind them. Diminished by age, the duo set out to reconnect with their adoring fans by touring variety halls in Britain in 1953. The shows become an instant hit, but Stan and Ollie can't quite shake the past as long-buried tension and Hardy's failing health start to threaten their precious partnership.
2Steve Coogan, Catherine Keener, David ArquetteHapless high school theater teacher Dana Marschz (Steve Coogan) writes pretentious musical adaptations of Hollywood blockbusters for his indifferent students to perform. His home life is equally shambolic, with his hostile and unhappy wife (Catherine Keener) having an affair with their lodger (David Arquette). When Dana's latest brainstorm, a musical version of "Hamlet" that includes time travel and a visit from Jesus, threatens to get him fired, his students band together on his behalf.
3Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert DowneyIn Tropic Thunder, a comedic action-packed spectacle, a group of self-absorbed actors find themselves in over their heads while shooting a big-budget war movie. Leading man Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller) joins forces with five-time Academy Award-winning Australian method actor Kirk Lazarus (Robert Downey Jr.), action star Jeff Portnoy (Jack Black), and other eccentric cast members. However, the line between fiction and reality blurs as they're unwittingly thrown into real-life combat. Directed by Ben Stiller, this film is a satirical jab at Hollywood's sometimes absurd inner workings and the pretentiousness that often accompanies stardom.More Tropic Thunder
- #232 of 262 onThe 200+ Best War Movies Of All Time
- #98 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #36 of 78 onThe Greatest Movies To Watch Outside, Ranked
4Steve Coogan, Lennie James, Shirley HendersonManchester, 1976. Tony Wilson (Steve Coogan) is an ambitious but frustrated local TV news reporter looking for a way to make his mark. After witnessing a life-changing concert by a band known as the Sex Pistols, he persuades his station to televise one of their performances, and soon Manchester's punk groups are clamoring for him to manage them. Riding the wave of a musical revolution, Wilson and his friends create the legendary Factory Records label and The Hacienda club.More 24 Hour Party People- #583 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
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- #133 of 175 onThe Best Movies About Music
5Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, Amy AdamsIn Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) is back, now as a successful inventor and entrepreneur. The exhibits at his old workplace, the Natural History Museum, are being shipped to federal storage at the Smithsonian Institution. Amidst this change, the magical Egyptian tablet that brings museum exhibits to life gets misplaced. This leads to an all-out battle between good and evil exhibits in the world's largest museum complex. With his old friends like Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams), Sacagawea (Mizuo Peck), and new ones such as Amelia Earhart (Amy Adams), Larry must save the day once again. This adventure comedy sequel is a rollercoaster ride packed with humor, history, and action.- #536 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #288 of 633 onThe 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
- #25 of 138 onThe 120+ Best Movies For 10-Year-Old Kids
6Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim BroadbentHot Fuzz is a clever blend of comedy and action, directed by Edgar Wright. The plot centers around Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg), an overachieving London policeman transferred to the sleepy village of Sandford. He teams up with bumbling partner Danny Butterman (Nick Frost) and together they unravel a series of mysterious deaths that rock this seemingly peaceful community. As they dig deeper, a sinister secret surfaces, turning their quaint country life into a high-octane nightmare. Hot Fuzz skilfully balances humor with thrills, delivering a genre-blending spectacle that earned it an Empire Award for Best British Film in 2007.More Hot Fuzz- Dig Deeper...20 Small But Hilarious Details In 'Hot Fuzz'
- #512 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #56 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
7Ben Stiller, Steve Coogan, Rob BrydonThe Trip is a 2010 comedy film directed by Michael Winterbottom. "Prolific British director Michael Winterbottom never ceases . . . to amaze. A restless whiz, he’s frequently wandered from the predictable path with such mercurial marvels as Wonderland, 24 Hour Party People and The Killer Inside Me. But nothing has stymied expectation more than the miasmic masterpiece Tristram Shandy: A Cock and Bull Story, in which Winterbottom succumbs to the bottomless buffoonery of Laurence Sterne’s proto-postmodern novel. That film’s stars, Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, slip out of their costumed roles to play themselves in a riotously amusing rivalry for center stage. The Trip finds them reunited in an ecstatic extension of their spar-filled friendship. Now Coogan (as himself) is sent to the Lake Country on assignment as culinary critic for The Observer. When Coogan’s girlfriend Misha (Margo Stilley) can’t accompany him, he rings up rollicking Rob (accurately portrayed by Rob Brydon), and off they go to the great country inns of England. They have only a map in hand and their wits about them. Visiting a string of chichi restaurants, the duo practically ignore the ornamental concoctions they’ve been served in favor of slipping into celebrity impersonations of Anthony Hopkins, Michael Caine and Al Pacino, to name a few. One stirring bout has them trading impressions of Sean Connery ordering martinis until you can’t hold your own cocktail steady. Steve and Rob’s Brit bromance is seasoned sweet and sour in its ribbing rivalries. But like a foodie version of Sideways, The Trip trades dry vintage for a full belly laugh." Quoting Steve Seid from the 2011 San Francisco International Film Festival site.More The Trip- #84 of 102 onThe Best British Comedy Movies
- #94 of 136 onThe Best Bromance Movies
- #19 of 118 on115+ Movies And Shows With Trip In The Title
8Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Dick Van DykeLarry Daley (Ben Stiller), a down-on-his-luck dreamer, lands a job as a night watchman at the Museum of Natural History. He's tasked with ensuring everything runs smoothly, but little does he know that after sunset, the exhibits spring to life. Teddy Roosevelt (Robin Williams), an adventurous T-Rex skeleton, and a mischievous monkey are just some of the characters he encounters. As Larry navigates this wild new world, he finds himself in the middle of an epic struggle for power. Night at the Museum, directed by Shawn Levy, is a whimsical family comedy-adventure that combines historical figures with modern-day humor.More Night at the Museum- #94 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #175 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #5 of 101 onThe Best Movies Of 2006
9Jackie Chan, Steve Coogan, Cécile De FranceAround the World in 80 Days brings a comedic touch to Jules Verne's adventure novel. Eccentric London inventor Phileas Fogg (Steve Coogan) wagers he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. Alongside his resourceful valet, Passepartout (Jackie Chan), and aspiring artist Monique (Cécile de France), Fogg embarks on a whirlwind journey, encountering challenges, marvels, and unexpected friendships.
10Peter Capaldi, Tom Hollander, Gina McKeeDuring an interview, British Cabinet Minister Simon Foster (Tom Hollander) delivers an off-the-cuff remark that war in the Middle East is "unforeseeable." Profane political spin doctor Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi) tries to cover up Foster's faux pas, but the ill-conceived comment is picked up by a warmongering American official. Foster is invited to Washington, D.C., where a war of words brews as politicians maneuver, manipulate and deceive each other before a U.N. vote on military action.More In the Loop- #15 of 61 onThe Funniest Movies About Politics
- #66 of 102 onThe Best British Comedy Movies
- #42 of 122 onThe 100+ Best Indie Comedies, Ranked
11Owen Wilson, Lee Pace, Judy GreerWith the help of his best feline friend, a lovable Great Dane named Marmaduke (Owen Wilson) helps his family (Lee Pace, Judy Greer) adjust to their new lives in Orange County, California. Although he is loving life and living large in The O.C., he is discovering that fitting in with his new pals at the dog park is not always easy.More Marmaduke- #79 of 176 onThe 150+ Best Animal Movies
- #20 of 44 onThe Funniest Movies About Animals
- #33 of 82 onThe 75+ Best Live Action Animal Movies
12Kate Beckinsale, Ian Holm, Steve CooganA modern adaptation of the classic children's story 'Alice Through the Looking Glass' written by Lewis Carroll. This time Alice is played by the mother, who falls asleep while reading the the bedtime story to her daughter. Walking through the Looking Glass, Alice finds herself in Chessland, a magical and fun world. There she meets the Red and White Queens, as well as many other amusing friends on her journey across the chessboard countryside on to become a crowned queen.- 13Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra DaddarioIn Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Percy Jackson (Logan Lerman) finds his world turned upside down when he discovers he's no ordinary teenager, but a demigod. Son of Poseidon (Kevin McKidd), Percy embarks on a fantastical journey across modern-day America to prevent a war among the gods. With his friends Annabeth Chase (Alexandra Daddario) and Grover Underwood (Brandon T. Jackson), they must retrieve Zeus's stolen lightning bolt and clear Percy's name. This action-packed adventure film, directed by Chris Columbus, weaves Greek mythology into contemporary times, offering a fresh take on classic tales.
- #252 of 375 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
- #94 of 200 onThe 195+ Greatest Adventure Movies
- #57 of 87 onThe Best Film Adaptations Of Young Adult Novels
14Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary ElwesIn the fantasy-comedy Ella Enchanted, Anne Hathaway portrays Ella, a girl burdened with a peculiar gift - obedience. This enchantment, cast upon her by Lucinda (Vivica A. Fox), compels Ella to obey every command given to her. Set in a magical world filled with ogres, giants, and wicked stepsisters, the movie follows Ella's quest to break free from her spell. As she embarks on this journey, she crosses paths with Prince Charmont (Hugh Dancy), sparking a delightful romance. Packed with adventure and humor, this film offers a fresh spin on the traditional fairy tale narrative.More Ella Enchanted- #487 of 769 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
- #94 of 204 onMusical Movies With The Best Songs
- #38 of 136 onThe 100+ Best Movies For Date Night
15Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Judy DavisMarie Antoinette (Kirsten Dunst) is a visual extravaganza, tracing the life of the infamous Queen of France. Directed by Sofia Coppola, it's a period piece that delves into the opulence and decadence of 18th-century Versailles. The narrative explores Marie's arranged marriage to Louis XVI (Jason Schwartzman), her struggle to produce an heir, and her notorious love for extravagant fashion and luxuries. Amidst public scorn and political intrigue, Marie's world spirals towards the French Revolution. The film won an Academy Award for Best Costume Design, a testament to its lavish depiction of royal excess.More Marie Antoinette- #363 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
- #65 of 101 onThe Best Movies Of 2006
- #330 of 473 onThe 400+ Best Chick Flicks Ever
16Hal Scardino, Litefoot, Lindsay CrouseOn his birthday, Omri (Hal Scardino) is given several simple gifts, including an old wooden cupboard and a small plastic figurine of a Native American man. When he locks the toy inside the cabinet it magically comes to life as a tiny, cagey warrior named Little Bear (Litefoot). The boy then places other toys in the cupboard and they too come to life, even engaging in entertaining battles. But after Little Bear is wounded, Omri begins to understand that his animate toys are not mere playthings.- #159 of 278 on'Old' Movies Every Young Person Needs To Watch In Their Lifetime
- #53 of 90 onThe Best Movies Of 1995
- #15 of 30 onMovies Based On Books You Should Have Read In 4th Grade
17Roberto Benigni, Steven Wright, Joie LeeThis 11-vignette film focuses on the human interactions that happen while partaking in the everyday indulgence of coffee and cigarettes. Featuring well-known actors and other artists as themselves or some version thereof, the film highlights the nuances and subtle hostilities that can be a part of seemingly normal conversations. Bill Murray waits on the Wu-Tang Clan, Iggy Pop and Tom Waits get on each others' nerves and Jack and Meg White of the White Stripes discuss Nikola Tesla.
18Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Eva MendesIn the action-comedy The Other Guys, we find NYPD detectives Allen Gamble (Will Ferrell) and Terry Hoitz (Mark Wahlberg) stuck in a mundane office life, overshadowed by their department's superstar cops Danson (Dwayne Johnson) and Highsmith (Samuel L. Jackson). However, when an opportunity to step into the limelight presents itself, they are thrust into a high-stakes financial crime case that could make or break their careers. The underdog story is punctuated with hilarious banter and thrilling action sequences, showcasing director Adam McKay's knack for blending comedy with social commentary.More The Other Guys- #436 of 704 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
- #178 of 633 onThe 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
- #35 of 56 onThe Funniest Movies Starring SNL Cast Members
19Gillian Anderson, Stephen Fry, Naomie HarrisThis film is a 2005 British comedy film directed by Michael Winterbottom. It is a film-within-a-film, featuring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon playing themselves as egotistical actors during the making of a screen adaptation of Laurence Sterne's 18th century metafictional novel Tristram Shandy. Gillian Anderson and Keeley Hawes also play themselves in addition to their Tristram Shandy roles.- #617 of 675 onThe Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
- #69 of 102 onThe Best British Comedy Movies
- #10 of 17 on17 Supposedly Unfilmable Books That Got Filmed Anyway
20Matt Lucas, Mark Gatiss, Lee InglebyThe Wind in the Willows is a 2006 British Canadian adventure film directed by Rachel Talalay, it is an adaptation of Kenneth Grahame's novel of the same name. Rat, Mole, and Badger take it upon themselves to stop Mr. Toad before bad things happen to him and the other creatures that live in the forest.
21The Private Life of Samuel Pepys
Steve Coogan, Lou Doillon, Nathaniel ParkerThe Private Life of Samuel Pepys is a 2003 British comedy television film directed by Oliver Parker and starring Steve Coogan, Lou Doillon and Nathaniel Parker. It portrayed the historical diarist Samuel Pepys. It was aired on BBC2 on 16 December 2003, drawing an audience of 2.9 million viewers.
22Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Zooey DeschanelEasygoing, dimwitted slacker Ned Rochlin (Paul Rudd) makes the biggest mistake of his so-far uninspired life when he sells some pot to a cop. Homeless and jobless upon his release from jail, Ned must prevail upon his three sisters (Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer) for help. Though Ned himself is utterly without a shred of ambition or guile, it's a different story with his sisters, who find their carefully ordered lives thrown into chaos whenever he's around.
23Steve Coogan, David Mitchell, Isla FisherGreed is a 2020 British satirical film directed by Michael Winterbottom. A billionaire high-street fashion mogul celebrates his 60th birthday on the island of Mykonos.More Greed- #99 of 102 onThe Best British Comedy Movies
- #58 of 62 onThe Best Movies with Rich People Spending Big
- #43 of 66 onThe Greatest Movies About Making Money
24Lena Headey, Omar Sharif, Simon PeggThe Parole Officer is a 2001 British comedy film, directed by John Duigan. It was the first feature film to star comedian Steve Coogan. The film follows a diverse group of former criminals as they assist their probation officer in proving his innocence after a murder accusation.
25Rebecca Romijn, Jaime King, Sam ElliottThe Alibi is a 2006 American film written by Noah Hawley and directed by Matt Checkowski and Kurt Mattila. The film was released to DVD on December 5, 2006 under the title Lies and Alibis.
26Steve Coogan, Hilary Duff, Molly ShannonAn emotionally damaged New York reporter (Steve Coogan) covers the Challenger launch, and afterward, he becomes close to a group of students whose teacher was killed in the explosion. As the kids work through their grief in passionate and often ludicrous ways, the reporter becomes entangled in their world of lies and misplaced sexual desires as they cast him as their new hero and teacher.
27Helena Bonham Carter, Sam Neill, Kristin Scott ThomasSweet Revenge is a 1998 British comedy film written and directed by Malcolm Mowbray. The screenplay is based on the epic two-part play The Revengers' Comedies by Alan Ayckbourn. The film had a brief and modestly successful theatrical run in Italy under the title Amori e vendette but failed to find a distributor elsewhere. It eventually was telecast in the UK by BBC Two on December 30, 1999, under the title The Revengers' Comedies. It was released on videotape in the United States and France and on DVD in the US.
28Paul Dano, Zoe Kazan, Antonio BanderasYoung author Calvin Weir-Fields (Paul Dano), once a literary darling, is having trouble composing his next novel. Following a therapist's advice, Calvin pulls out an old manual typewriter and creates a vivacious, flame-haired woman he dubs Ruby Sparks (Zoe Kazan). Overnight, Ruby leaps from the page into Calvin's home as a real flesh-and-blood woman. And, what's more, she's unaware that she's actually a fictional character and that her actions and feelings are dictated by whatever Calvin writes.More Ruby Sparks- #15 of 70 onGreat Quirky Movies for Grown-Ups
- #9 of 46 on50+ Quirky Romance Movies With Unique Love Stories
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29Paul Rudd, Steve Coogan, Alison PillCelebrity chef Erasmus and his partner, Paul, have a happy and rather self-indulgent life together. Their perfect existence is soon turned upside down when, at a dinner party, Erasmus is confronted by the grandson he never knew he had. With the child's father in prison, Erasmus and Paul decide to take him in since he has nowhere else to go.
30Julianne Moore, Alexander Skarsgård, Onata AprileThe offspring of a hot-headed musician (Julianne Moore) and an art dealer (Steve Coogan), little Maisie (Onata Aprile) learns the hard way about how difficult divorce can be on a youngster. The quiet, obedient child gets caught in the middle as her self-absorbed parents use her as a pawn in a bitter custody battle. After her parents marry new mates, Maisie finds reason to hope for some genuine affection -- but permanent damage to her psyche may have already been done.
