The Funniest Black Movies Ever Made
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The Funniest Black Movies Ever Made

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Updated July 17, 2024 549.1K views 126 items
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Vote up the greatest comedies starring people of color, made primarily for Black audiences.
Latest additions: Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Die Hart 2: Die Harter
Most divisive: The Honeymooners
Over 7.5K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Funniest Black Movies Ever Made

Immerse yourself in the rollicking world of the best black comedy movies, where quick-witted humor meets tales of camaraderie and family. Boasting casts of incredibly talented black actors, these black comedy movies offer gut-busting scenarios that have set a high bar in the realm of cinema. From the belly laughs of The Nutty Professor to the clever jests of Think Like a Man, our list encompasses an array of films that guarantee good cheer.

Delve into classics that not only tickle your funny bone but have also earned their place in the annals of famous black comedies. Eddie Murphy's brilliant performance in Coming to America as the charming African prince seeking love in New York is a quintessential example. It's movies like this, alongside the vibrant neighborhood narrative of Barbershop and the day-in-the-life snapshot presented by Friday, that exemplify the best of comedy movies with black actors.

Looking to have a say in what the funniest black comedy movies are? It's your votes that bring the best to the limelight. Show some love for your favorites so they climb to the top spots, reflecting what the collective movie buff community finds the most hilarious.

Curated with care and ranked by passionate film lovers, this list is a hotspot for the top 100 black comedy movies that resonate with audiences everywhere. Whether it's the laugh-out-loud moments in Beverly Hills Cop or the holiday hijinks in A Madea Christmas, your input helps curate the creme de la creme of funny black comedies.

For those looking to further explore films featuring prominent black talent, our recommendations of the best Black TV shows and Black horror movies also await your discerning eye and hearty chuckles.