Best Family Movie Laughs

In the mood for a good laugh? Then look no further. Some of the comedy movies on this list are a few decades old, while others are much more recent -- but we think they're all classics and well worth checking out with your kids for your next family movie night.

Browse Best Family Movie Laughs

  • A Night at the Opera Review
    A Night at the Opera
    Marx Brothers masterpiece is still hilarious.
    AGE
    7
     
  • Bringing Up Baby Review
    Bringing Up Baby

    Classic screwball comedy with loads of tame laughs.

    AGE
    8
     
  • Galaxy Quest Review
    Galaxy Quest
    Hilarious, fast, funny, fresh fun for the family.
    AGE
    8
     
  • Groundhog Day Review
    Groundhog Day
    A witty, sarcastic take on redemption.
    AGE
    11
     
  • Napoleon Dynamite Review
    Napoleon Dynamite

    One-of-a-kind high school comedy for the family.

    AGE
    11
     
  • Big Review
    Big
    Wonderful story with some mature material.
    AGE
    12
     
  • Dave Review
    Dave
    Pleasant comedy for older kids and up.
    AGE
    12
     
  • Mrs. Doubtfire Review
    Mrs. Doubtfire
    You'll laugh, you'll cry. Best divorce movie.
    AGE
    12
     
  • My Big Fat Greek Wedding Review
    My Big Fat Greek Wedding
    Perfect sleepover movie for tweens (and moms!).
    AGE
    12
     
  • School of Rock Review
    School of Rock
    Standout Jack Black in nerd-becomes-cool comedy.
    AGE
    12
     

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