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1. Jury Duty (2023– )
TV-14 | 29 min | Comedy
It follows the workings of an American jury trial through the eyes of Ronald Gladden, a juror who is unaware the entire case is fake. Everyone except him is an actor, and everything that happens is carefully planned.
Stars: James Marsden, Alan Barinholtz, Susan Berger, Cassandra Blair
Votes: 46,318
2. The Mighty Boosh (2003–2007)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Musical
Surreal British comedy in which Vince Noir and Howard Moon have adventures filled with oddball characters while working as Zoo Keepers, before pursuing a musical career and running a second-hand shop.
Stars: Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding, Michael Fielding, Rich Fulcher
Votes: 24,099
3. Mork & Mindy (1978–1982)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
A wacky alien comes to Earth to study its residents and the life of the human woman he boards with is never the same.
Stars: Robin Williams, Pam Dawber, Ralph James, Conrad Janis
Votes: 12,721
4. Man on the Moon (1999)
R | 118 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama
The life and career of legendary comedian Andy Kaufman.
Director: Milos Forman | Stars: Jim Carrey, Danny DeVito, Gerry Becker, Greyson Erik Pendry
Votes: 137,676 | Gross: $34.58M
5. Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998–2007)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Improvisational comedy competition show in which four members of the regular cast as comedians and often with guest appearances with other comedians and celebrities and members of the audience perform various comic games and sketches.
Stars: Drew Carey, Colin Mochrie, Ryan Stiles, Laura Hall
Votes: 46,472
6. The Party (1968)
Approved | 99 min | Comedy, Romance
A clerical mistake results in a bumbling Indian film star being invited to an exclusive Hollywood party instead of being fired.
Director: Blake Edwards | Stars: Peter Sellers, Claudine Longet, Natalia Borisova, Jean Carson
Votes: 43,816
7. Billy Jack (1971)
GP | 114 min | Action, Drama
Ex-Green Beret hapkido expert saves wild horses from being slaughtered for dog food and helps protect a desert "freedom school" for runaway.
Director: Tom Laughlin | Stars: Tom Laughlin, Delores Taylor, Clark Howat, Victor Izay
Votes: 6,616 | Gross: $98.00M
8. Reno 911!: Miami (2007)
R | 84 min | Comedy, Crime
A rag-tag team of Reno cops are called in to save the day after a terrorist attack disrupts a national police convention in Miami Beach during spring break. Based on the Comedy Central series.
Director: Robert Ben Garant | Stars: Thomas Lennon, Robert Ben Garant, Kerri Kenney, Lennie Loftin
Votes: 27,967 | Gross: $20.34M
9. Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988–1999)
TV-PG | 36 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Host Clive Anderson arbitrarily awards points as four players act their way through a series of improvisational games based on suggestions from either Clive or the studio audience.
Stars: Clive Anderson, Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Richard Vranch
Votes: 5,932
10. Don't Think Twice (2016)
R | 92 min | Comedy, Drama
When a member of a popular New York City improv troupe gets a huge break, the rest of the group - all best friends - start to realize that not everyone is going to make it after all.
Director: Mike Birbiglia | Stars: Keegan-Michael Key, Gillian Jacobs, Mike Birbiglia, Chris Gethard
Votes: 18,233 | Gross: $4.42M
11. UCB Comedy Originals (2007–2020)
Short, Comedy
UCB Comedy is the home for Sketch and Short Films from the Upright Citizens Brigade.
Stars: Dan Hodapp, Avery Monsen, Matt Besser, Jonathan Marballi
Votes: 94
12. Thank God You're Here (2006–2023)
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
An improvisational comedy series in which a celebrity performer is dressed up in costume before passing through a door into a room where they are welcomed with the phrase "Thank God you're here."
Stars: Nicola Parry, Heidi Arena, Tom Gleisner, Ed Kavalee
Votes: 1,293
13. High Road (2011)
R | 87 min | Comedy
A drug-dealer goes cross country with a group of roadies to deliver or else a group of gangsters will kill him.
Director: Matt Walsh | Stars: James Pumphrey, Abby Elliott, Dylan O'Brien, Lizzy Caplan
Votes: 1,815
14. The Grand (2007)
R | 104 min | Comedy
An improvisational comedy using a handful of actors playing characters competing in an actual poker tournament.
Director: Zak Penn | Stars: Woody Harrelson, David Cross, Dennis Farina, Cheryl Hines
Votes: 6,017 | Gross: $8.11M
15. Hey Hey It's Saturday (1971–2010)
120 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Music
Hosted by Daryl Somers, Hey Hey was a variety show, featuring sketches, performances, a talent show of sorts, and an array of celebrity guests, ranging from Australian television stars, to actors in big Hollywood blockbuster movies.
Stars: Ian 'Molly' Meldrum, Daryl Somers, Russell Gilbert, Livinia Nixon
Votes: 280
16. Tony & Tina's Wedding (2004)
R | 110 min | Comedy
A comedy about two Italian families from different sides of the tracks. What can go wrong does go wrong in this comedy about an Italian-American wedding.
Director: Roger Paradiso | Stars: Joey McIntyre, Mila Kunis, Krista Allen, Dean Edwards
Votes: 393
17. The UCB Show (2016–2017)
TV-PG | Comedy
A weekly variety showcase for the best sketch, characters and stand-up homegrown at the UCB Theatres in LA and NYC. Hosted by Upright Citizens Brigade co-founders Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, ... See full summary »
Stars: Ian Roberts, Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh
Votes: 94
18. Fubar: Balls to the Wall (2010)
R | 85 min | Comedy
Terry and Dean head north to make sweet cash in the oil patch.
Director: Michael Dowse | Stars: David Lawrence, Jamil Jabril, Terra Hazelton, Paul Spence
Votes: 1,761
19. Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza (2010– )
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
The legendary comedian Drew Carey has yet another tv show
Stars: Bob DerKach, Drew Carey, Rich Fields, Jonathan Mangum
Votes: 1,244
20. Diminishing Returns (2016 Podcast Series)
Comedy, Talk-Show
The podcast where film-fans, Sol Harris and Allen Turing, take a weekly journey to Development Hell to discuss a film, then pitch their ideas for the sequel.
Stars: Allen Turing, Sol Harris, Calvin Dyson, Gareth Allen
Votes: 85
21. Brakes (I) (2016)
88 min | Comedy
Brakes is an improv-based dark comedy set in London.
Director: Mercedes Grower | Stars: Julian Barratt, Kelly Campbell, Seb Cardinal, Juliet Cowan
Votes: 281
22. Smosh's Try Not to Laugh (2016– )
Comedy
The cast of Smosh attempts to make one another laugh in a game of improv.
Stars: Courtney Miller, Shayne Topp, Damien C. Haas, Olivia Sui
Votes: 29
23. Thank God You're Here (2007)
Comedy, Game-Show, Reality-TV
Improvisational sketch comedy show featuring celebrities forced to perform a scene in which they have no idea what will happen. Based on the Australian series, Thank God You're Here (2006).
Stars: David Alan Grier, Dave Foley, Nyima Funk, Maribeth Monroe
Votes: 606
24. On the Spot (2003)
30 min | Comedy
Only Half a script and the audience makes up the rest and when you hear that bell the person who ever just said the last line has to make up a completely new one "On the Spot"
Stars: Jeff Bryan Davis, Jordan Black, Arden Myrin, Erinn Hayes
Votes: 53
25. Bad Dads (2011)
14 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
In a series of free-form comedy shorts, a son tries desperately to form a relationship with his chronically absent father.
Director: Derek Westerman | Stars: Michael Cera, Will Hines, Brian Berrebbi, Maria Blasucci
Votes: 93
26. Little Klaus Big World (2011)
82 min | Adventure, Romance
KLAUS PIERRE is an international documentary comedy about action star dreams, love and worldwide adventure. Klaus Pierre is a half German, half French, wanna-be action star who travels to ... See full summary »
Director: Arnaud Collery | Stars: Fabrice Adamcrar, Baudouin Euloge Adogony, J. Alexander, Franck Amiack
Votes: 20
27. Jonathan Winters: On the Ledge (1987 TV Movie)
Comedy
From "In Your Face," an uproarious news spoof, to a luncheonette that specializes in some sandwiches, Winters and his wild bunch wreak comedy havoc in this wacky walk on the wild side.
Director: Peter Ferrara | Stars: Jonathan Winters, Susan Anton, Milton Berle, Phyllis Diller
Votes: 69
28. Upright Citizens Brigade: Asssscat (2008 TV Special)
Unrated | 61 min | Comedy
Beginning with a suggestion from the audience, guest monologists tell true stories that kick off a series of high octane improvised sketches. From medical marijuana to embarrassing sexual ... See full summary »
Director: Eric Cochran | Stars: Matt Besser, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, Matt Walsh
Votes: 265
29. Improv All Stars (2001 TV Special)
89 min | Comedy
Drew Carey accompanied by Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Greg Proops, Brad Sherwood, Kathy Kinney, Chip Esten, Sean Masterson, Julie Larson, and Laura Hall at the piano, star in a 90 minute (... See full summary »
Director: Sharon Trojan Hollinger | Stars: Drew Carey, Ryan Stiles, Colin Mochrie, Kathy Kinney
Votes: 121
30. Whose Line Is It Anyway (Vietnam Version) (2015–2017)
90 min | Comedy, Game-Show, Musical
Whose Line? consists of a panel of four performers who create characters, scenes or songs on the spot in the style of short-form improvisation games, based on topics either prompted from audience suggestions or predetermined by the host.
Stars: Viet Huong, Truong Giang, Tran Thanh, Thanh Duy
31. Liar's Club (1976–1978)
30 min | Comedy, Game-Show
'What IS this thing'? In this - the second iteration of the syndicated game show, panelists were presented with an odd or unfamiliar object, and each had to tell a story about what the ... See full summary »
Stars: Allen Ludden, Joe Seiter, Larry Hovis, Dody Goodman
Votes: 44
32. Two Doors Down (2009– )
22 min | Comedy, Drama
Kevin Stone and Jennifer Pierce are two divorced parents, who compete, in their own starkly different styles, for the love of their shared child, Daniel. When Kevin moves into Jennifer's ... See full summary »
Stars: Louie Cowan, Amber Mikesell, Bill McKinley, Jessica Cameron
Votes: 19
33. Improv Everywhere Originals (2006– )
Comedy
Welcome to our channel! Improv Everywhere causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places.
Stars: Cody Lindquist, Charlie Todd, Rob Lathan, Alex Scordelis
Votes: 15
34. Schillerstraße (2004– )
Comedy, Game-Show
Cordula Stratmann lives in an apartment located in the Schillerstraße (Schiller Street). She meets her friends and other people. Together, they improvise the conversation. From time to time... See full summary »
Stars: Cordula Stratmann, Martin Schneider, Annette Frier, Maike Tatzig
Votes: 408
35. Jeans (2001)
94 min | Comedy, Romance
A movie about the differences between girls and boys.
Director: Nicolette Krebitz | Stars: Nicolette Krebitz, Oskar Melzer, Marc Hosemann, Angie Ojciec
Votes: 63
36. Instant Comedy with the Groundlings (1998)
Comedy
Stars: Michael McDonald, Lisa Kudrow, Kathy Griffin, Charles Esten
Votes: 14
37. The Debaters (2011)
22 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Comedians humourously debate various topics.
Stars: Steve Patterson, Charles Demers, John Wing, Seán Cullen
Votes: 191
38. Ghostbusted 2 (2002 Video)
51 min | Comedy
A heavily improvised, loosely structured comedy about hunting ghosts...and so much more. Notable for featuring appearances by Mike Stoklasa, Jay Bauman, and Rich Evans who would later be ... See full summary »
Director: Garrett Gilchrist | Stars: David Ashe, Jay Bauman, Justin Bielawa, Warren Blyth
Votes: 14
39. Jimmy Carr: In Concert (2008 TV Special)
Not Rated | 87 min | Comedy
Britain's foremost multi-award-winning joke technician Jimmy Carr returns with his fourth live stand-up DVD, Jimmy Carr In Concert.
Director: Dominic Brigstocke | Star: Jimmy Carr
Votes: 1,207
40. A.S.S.S.S.C.A.T.: Improv (2005 TV Special)
60 min | Comedy
One hour of sketch comedy from the Upright Citizens Brigade and other special guests.
Director: John Fortenberry | Stars: Matt Besser, Matt Walsh, Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts
Votes: 218
41. Alan Arkin: Live from the TCM Classic Film Festival (2015 TV Special)
60 min | Talk-Show
Academy Award-winning actor Alan Arkin discusses his life and career with TCM host Robert Osborne at the 2014 TCM Classic Film Festival.
Director: Sam Cameron | Stars: Robert Osborne, Alan Arkin
Votes: 32
42. Thank You, Del: The Story of the Del Close Marathon (2016)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary
The story of the Del Close Marathon in New York City, a celebration of improv comedy, Del Close, and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater.
Director: Todd G. Bieber | Stars: Andrew Alexander, Anthony Atamanuik, Claire Ayoub, Matt Besser
Votes: 37
43. Hidden Howie: The Private Life of a Public Nuisance (2005– )
30 min | Comedy
Improv Comedy Show starring Howie Mandel as himself -- a family man who crafts a hidden-camera segments for a talkshow. The story line will interweave real-life "Candid Camera"-style bits, ... See full summary »
Stars: Ian Abercrombie, Jillian Barberie, John Colella, Howie Mandel
Votes: 26
44. UCB Live! (2012–2014)
Comedy
Stars: Lauren Adams, Benjamin Apple, Anthony Atamanuik, Jeremy Bent
45. Trust Us with Your Life (2012)
TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy
A group of several comedians improv stories based on memories from celebrities' past.
Stars: Fred Willard, Wayne Brady, Colin Mochrie, Jonathan Mangum
Votes: 129
46. The Delmonic Interviews (2002)
60 min | Documentary
Directors: Cesar Jaime, Jeff Pacocha | Stars: Chris Barnes, Matt Besser, Ric Borelli, Craig Cackowski
47. Thank God You're Here (2008)
60 min | Comedy, Game-Show
Four celebrities each walk into an unknown scenario and improvise their way through the scene.
Stars: Paul Merton, Tara Flynn, Cicely Giddings, Nick Haverson
Votes: 75
48. Purple Gas (2003)
81 min | Adventure, Comedy, Action
Alberta farmers using purple farm gas in street vehicles get more than they bargain for when the purple gas regulator arrives.
Director: William Minsky | Stars: Dana Anderson, Josh Dean, Belinda Cornish, Donovan Workun
Votes: 20
49. Oysters 'R' in Season (1966)
35 min | Short, Comedy
Director: Lionel Rogosin | Stars: Molly Parkin, Dean Preece, Swede Sorenson
50. Royal Liechtenstein Comedy Theatre (2002 TV Special)
55 min | Comedy
Director: Perry Rosemond | Stars: Mike Bell, Sarah Constible, Tricia Cooper, Dawn Johnson
Votes: 16