Slapstick films are

comedy film A comedy film is a category of film which emphasizes humor. These films are designed to make the audience laugh through amusement. Films in this style traditionally have a happy ending ( black comedy being an exception). Comedy is one of the o ...

s using

slapstick Slapstick is a style of humor involving exaggerated physical activity that exceeds the boundaries of normal physical comedy. Slapstick may involve both intentional violence and violence by mishap, often resulting from inept use of props such ...

humor, a

physical comedy Physical comedy is a form of comedy focused on manipulation of the body for a humorous effect. It can include slapstick, clowning, mime, physical stunts, or making funny faces. Physical comedy originated as part of the Commedia dell'arte. It is ...

that includes pratfalls, tripping,

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practical jokes A practical joke, or prank, is a mischievous trick played on someone, generally causing the victim to experience embarrassment, perplexity, confusion, or discomfort.Marsh, Moira. 2015. ''Practically Joking''. Logan: Utah State University Press. ...

, and

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s are highlighted over dialogue, plot and character development. The physical comedy in these films contains a

cartoonish A cartoon is a type of visual art that is typically drawn, frequently animated, in an unrealistic or semi-realistic style. The specific meaning has evolved over time, but the modern usage usually refers to either: an image or series of images ...

style of violence that is predominantly harmless and goofy in tone.

Silent film A silent film is a film with no synchronized Sound recording and reproduction, recorded sound (or more generally, no audible dialogue). Though silent films convey narrative and emotion visually, various plot elements (such as a setting or era) ...

had slapstick comedies that included the films starring Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, the Keystone Cops and

Harold Lloyd Harold Clayton Lloyd, Sr. (April 20, 1893 – March 8, 1971) was an American actor, comedian, and stunt performer who appeared in many silent comedy films.Obituary '' Variety'', March 10, 1971, page 55. One of the most influential film c ...

. These comedians often laced their slapstick with social commentary while comedians such as

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Laurel and Hardy Laurel and Hardy were a British-American comedy duo act during the early Classical Hollywood era of American cinema, consisting of Englishman Stan Laurel (1890–1965) and American Oliver Hardy (1892–1957). Starting their career as a duo ...

and

The Three Stooges The Three Stooges were an American vaudeville and comedy team active from 1922 until 1970, best remembered for their 190 short subject films by Columbia Pictures. Their hallmark styles were physical farce and slapstick. Six Stooges appear ...

did not contain these social messages. Slapstick is about uninhibited action and timing, which may include being made to look foolish or to act with tom foolery. There were fewer slapstick comedies produced at the advent of

sound film A sound film is a motion picture with synchronized sound, or sound technologically coupled to image, as opposed to a silent film. The first known public exhibition of projected sound films took place in Paris in 1900, but decades passed befo ...

. After

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, the genre resurfaced in France with films by

Jacques Tati Jacques Tati (; born Jacques Tatischeff, ; 9 October 1907 – 5 November 1982) was a French mime, film-maker, actor and screenwriter. In an ''Entertainment Weekly'' poll of the Greatest Movie Directors, he was voted the 46th greatest of all time ...

and in the United States with films ''

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World ''It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World'' is a 1963 American comedy film produced and directed by Stanley Kramer with a story and screenplay by William Rose and Tania Rose. The film, starring Spencer Tracy with an all-star cast of comedians, is ...

'' and ''

The Great Race ''The Great Race'' is a 1965 American Technicolor slapstick comedy film starring Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Natalie Wood, directed by Blake Edwards, written by Arthur A. Ross (from a story by Edwards and Ross), and with music by Henry Mancin ...

'', starring the stoic, aloof and mild mannered Buster Keaton, also known as "The Great Stone Face", as well as the films of comedians like

Jerry Lewis Jerry Lewis (born Joseph Levitch; March 16, 1926 – August 20, 2017) was an American comedian, actor, singer, filmmaker and humanitarian. As his contributions to comedy and charity made him a global figure in pop culture, Lewis was nickn ...

Slapstick films and television series

Slapstick films and television series include:

1910s

*'' The Rink'' (1916)

1920s

*''

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'' (1920) *'' Safety Last!'' (1923) *''

Sherlock Jr. ''Sherlock Jr.'' is a 1924 American silent comedy film directed by and starring Buster Keaton and written by Clyde Bruckman, Jean Havez, and Joseph A. Mitchell. It features Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, and Ward Crane. In 1991, ''Sherlock J ...

'' (1924) *'' The General'' (1926) *''

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'' (1929) *'' Mickey Mouse'' (1929–1953)

1930s

*''

Looney Tunes ''Looney Tunes'' is an American animated comedy short film series produced by Warner Bros. starting from 1930 to 1969, concurrently with its partner series '' Merrie Melodies'', during the golden age of American animation. ...

'' (1930–1969, 1980–present) *''

Merrie Melodies ''Merrie Melodies'' is an American animation, animated series of comedy short films produced by Warner Bros. starting in 1931, during the golden age of American animation, and ending in 1969. Then some new cartoons were produced from the late 197 ...

'' (1931–1969) *'' Lightning Strikes Twice'' (1935) *'' Way Out West'' (1937) *''

Donald Duck Donald Fauntleroy Duck is a cartoon character created by The Walt Disney Company. Donald is an Anthropomorphism, anthropomorphic American Pekin, white duck with a yellow-orange bill, legs, and feet. He typically wears a sailor suit, sailor shi ...

'' (1937–1965)

1940s

*'' Whistling in the Dark'' (1941) *'' Crazy Knights'' (1944) *''

Tom and Jerry ''Tom and Jerry'' is an American animated media franchise and series of comedy short films created in 1940 by William Hanna and Joseph Barbera. Best known for its 161 theatrical short films by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, the series centers on the ...

'' (1940–present)

1950s

*'' Fancy Pants'' (1950) * ''The Good Humor Man'' (1950) *'' The Fuller Brush Girl'' (1950) *'' Mr. Hulot's Holiday'' (1953) *''

The Court Jester ''The Court Jester'' is a 1955 musical-comedy, medieval romance, costume drama film starring Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury and Cecil Parker. The movie was written, produced, and directed by Melvin Frank and Norman ...

'' (1953) *'' Just My Luck'' (1957) *''

Mon Oncle ''Mon Oncle'' (; ''My Uncle'') is a 1958 comedy film by French filmmaker Jacques Tati. The first of Tati's films to be released in colour, ''Mon Oncle'' won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, a Special Prize at the 1958 Cannes Film ...

'' (1958) *''

Have Rocket, Will Travel ''Have Rocket, Will Travel'' is a 1959 American science-fiction comedy film released by Columbia Pictures and starring the Three Stooges, consisting of Moe Howard, Larry Fine and new addition Joe DeRita ("Curly Joe"). The film was produced to capi ...

'' (1959) *'' The Battle of the Sexes'' (1959)

1960s

*'' The Bellboy'' (1960) *''

The Absent-Minded Professor ''The Absent-Minded Professor'' is a 1961 American science fiction comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions and based on the short story "A Situation of Gravity" by Samuel W. Taylor, originally published in the May 22, 1943 issue of ''L ...

'' (1961) *''

One Hundred and One Dalmatians ''One Hundred and One Dalmatians'' (also simply known as ''101 Dalmatians'') is a 1961 American animated adventure comedy film produced by Walt Disney Productions and based on the 1956 novel '' The Hundred and One Dalmatians'' by Dodie Smith. Th ...

'' (1961) *''

The Ladies Man ''The Ladies Man'' is a 1961 American comedy film directed by and starring Jerry Lewis. It was released on June 28, 1961 by Paramount Pictures. Plot Herbert H. Heebert is a young man who loses his girlfriend, swears off romance, and then takes ...

'' (1961) *'' Two Way Stretch'' (1960) *'' Everything's Ducky'' (1961) *''

The Errand Boy ''The Errand Boy'' is a 1961 American comedy film directed by, co-written by and starring Jerry Lewis. Plot Paramutual Pictures decide that they need a spy to find out the inner workings of their studio. Morty S. Tashman, (the 'S' stands for 's ...

'' (1961) *''

Invasion Quartet ''Invasion Quartet'' is a 1961 British World War II comedy-drama film that was publicised as a parody of '' The Guns of Navarone''.Weiler, A. H. ''New York Times'' film review 11 December 1961 It was directed by Jay Lewis and starred Bill Trave ...

'' (1961) *''

It's Only Money ''It's Only Money'' is a 1962 American comedy film directed by Frank Tashlin and starring Jerry Lewis and was released by Paramount Pictures. It was the final film of Zachary Scott. Plot Lester March is a 25-year-old orphan who is an electroni ...

'' (1962) *'' On the Beat'' (1962) *''

The Notorious Landlady ''The Notorious Landlady'' is a 1962 American comedy mystery film starring Kim Novak, Jack Lemmon, and Fred Astaire.''Variety'' film review; June 27, 1962, page 6.''Harrison's Reports'' film review; June 30, 1962, page 98. The film was directed b ...

'' (1962) *'' Who's Minding the Store?'' (1963) *''

Carry on Spying ''Carry On Spying'' is a 1964 British spy comedy film, the ninth in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). It marks Barbara Windsor's first appearance in the series. Series regulars Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey, and Jim Dal ...

'' (1964) *''

Advance to the Rear ''Advance to the Rear'' is a light-hearted 1964 American Western comedy film set in the American Civil War. Directed by George Marshall, and starring Glenn Ford, Stella Stevens, and Melvyn Douglas. The film is based on the 1957 novel ''Co ...

'' (1964) *''

Carry on Cleo ''Carry On Cleo'' is a 1964 British historical comedy film, the tenth in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). Regulars Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Connor, Charles Hawtrey, and Jim Dale are present and Connor made his ...

'' (1964) *''

Man's Favorite Sport? ''Man's Favorite Sport?'' is a 1964 American comedy film starring Rock Hudson and Paula Prentiss and directed and produced by Howard Hawks. Hawks intended the film to be an homage to his own 1938 screwball classic ''Bringing Up Baby'' with Katha ...

'' (1964) *'' The Disorderly Orderly'' (1964) *''

'' (1965) *''

Batman Batman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger, and debuted in the 27th issue of the comic book '' Detective Comics'' on March 30, 1939 ...

'' (1966) *''

That Riviera Touch ''That Riviera Touch'' is a 1966 British comedy film directed by Cliff Owen and starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. It is the second feature-length film made by the comedy duo Morecambe and Wise. The film opened at the Leicester Square The ...

'' (1966) *'' Three on a Couch'' (1966) *'' Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number!'' (1966) *''

Carry on Doctor ''Carry On Doctor'' is a 1967 British comedy film, the 15th in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). It is the second in the series to have a medical theme. Frankie Howerd makes the first of his two appearances in the film series ...

'' (1967) *'' Carry on Again, Doctor'' (1967) *''

The Magnificent Two ''The Magnificent Two'' is a 1967 British comedy film directed by Cliff Owen and starring Morecambe and Wise in the third and final of their 1960s trio of films. Plot Two British Action Man travelling salesmen are sent to the South American co ...

'' (1967) *'' Who Wants to Kill Jessie?'' (1966) *'' The Glass Bottom Boat'' (1966) *''

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum ''A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum'' is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart. Inspired by the farces of the ancient Roman playwright Plautus (254–184 BC), specifi ...

'' (1966) *''

'' (1963) *'' The Party'' (1968) *''

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'' (1968) *''

Blackbeard's Ghost ''Blackbeard's Ghost'' is a 1968 American fantasy comedy film directed by Robert Stevenson and starring Peter Ustinov, Dean Jones, and Suzanne Pleshette. It was produced by Walt Disney Productions and Bill Walsh. It is based upon the 1965 nove ...

'' (1968)

1970s

*''

The Boatniks ''The Boatniks'' is a 1970 American comedy film directed by Norman Tokar and starring Robert Morse, Stefanie Powers, Don Ameche and Phil Silvers. It was made by Walt Disney Productions, released by Buena Vista Distribution. Young and awkward, Co ...

'' (1970) *''

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'' (1971) *''

Evil Roy Slade ''Evil Roy Slade'' is a 1972 American made-for-television Western comedy film about the "meanest villain in the West". It was directed by Jerry Paris and co-produced and co-written by Garry Marshall. The film is considered a cult classic. Pl ...

'' (1972) *''

Carry On Abroad ''Carry On Abroad'' is a 1972 British comedy film, the 24th release in the series of 31 ''Carry On'' films (1958–1992). The film features series regulars Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Joan Sims, Bernard Bresslaw, Barbara Windsor, Kenneth Conno ...

'' (1972) *''

My Name Is Nobody ''My Name Is Nobody'' ( it, Il mio nome è Nessuno) is a 1973 Italian/French/German international co-production comedy Spaghetti Western starring Terence Hill and Henry Fonda. The film was directed by Tonino Valerii and based on an idea by Sergi ...

'' (1973) *'' Mr. Hercules Against Karate'' (1973) *'' Sleeper'' (1973) *'' Alice Goodbody'' (1974) *''

Blazing Saddles ''Blazing Saddles'' is a 1974 American satirical western black comedy film directed by Mel Brooks, who also wrote the screenplay with Andrew Bergman, Richard Pryor, Norman Steinberg, and Alan Uger. The film stars Cleavon Little and Gene W ...

'' (1974) *''

The Fortune ''The Fortune'' is a 1975 American black comedy film starring Jack Nicholson and Warren Beatty, and directed by Mike Nichols. The screenplay by Adrien Joyce focuses on two bumbling con men who plot to steal the fortune of a wealthy young hei ...

'' (1975) *'' Monty Python and the Holy Grail'' (1975) *''

Slap Shot ''Slap Shot'' is a 1977 American sports film directed by George Roy Hill, written by Nancy Dowd and starring Paul Newman and Michael Ontkean. It depicts a minor league ice hockey team that resorts to violent play to gain popularity in a declin ...

'' (1977) *'' Up in Smoke'' (1978) *''

The Jerk ''The Jerk'' is a 1979 American comedy film directed by Carl Reiner and written by Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb, and Michael Elias (from a story by Steve Martin and Carl Gottlieb). This was Martin's first starring role in a feature film. The ...

'' (1979) *''

1941 Events Below, the events of World War II have the "WWII" prefix. January * January– August – 10,072 men, women and children with mental and physical disabilities are asphyxiated with carbon monoxide in a gas chamber, at Hadamar E ...

'' (1979) *''

The Kentucky Fried Movie ''The Kentucky Fried Movie'' is a 1977 American independent sketch comedy film, produced by Kim Jorgensen, Larry Kostroff, and Robert K. Weiss, and directed by John Landis. Among the numerous star cameos are George Lazenby, Bill Bixby, Henry Gi ...

'' (1979)

1980s

*''

Airplane! ''Airplane!'' (alternatively titled ''Flying High!'') is a 1980 American parody film written and directed by the brothers David Zucker, David and Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams in their directorial debuts, and produced by Jon Davison (film prod ...

'' (1980) *''

Hardly Working ''Hardly Working'' is a 1980 American comedy film directed by, co-written by and starring Jerry Lewis and Susan Oliver, filmed in 1979, released in Europe in 1980 and then in the United States on April 3, 1981 through 20th Century Fox. This fil ...

'' (1981), surreal slapstick *''

The Gods Must Be Crazy ''The Gods Must Be Crazy'' is a 1980 comedy film written, produced, edited and directed by Jamie Uys. An international co-production of South Africa and Botswana, it is the first film in ''The Gods Must Be Crazy'' series. Set in Southern Afric ...

'' (1981) *''

History of the World, Part I ''History of the World, Part I'' is a 1981 American comedy film written, produced, and directed by Mel Brooks. Brooks also stars in the film, playing five roles: Moses, Comicus the stand-up philosopher, Tomás de Torquemada, King Louis XVI, ...

'' (1981) *'' Airplane II: The Sequel'' *''

Mr. Vampire ''Mr. Vampire'' (Chinese: 殭屍先生) is a 1985 Hong Kong comedy horror film directed by Ricky Lau and produced by Sammo Hung. The film's box office success led to the creation of a ''Mr. Vampire'' franchise, with the release of four sequels di ...

'' (1986), horror-comedy *''

Club Paradise ''Club Paradise'' is a 1986 American comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and starring Robin Williams, Twiggy, Peter O'Toole, and Jimmy Cliff. Set in a fictional Caribbean banana republic, it follows a group of vacationers' attempts to create a ...

'' (1986) *''

Stoogemania ''Stoogemania'' is a 1986 comedy film, directed by Chuck Workman and starring Josh Mostel as a huge fan of The Three Stooges for whom the line between reality and fiction begins to blur. ''Stoogemania'' was made in an attempt to cash in on the T ...

'' (1986) *''

Big Trouble in Little China ''Big Trouble in Little China'' (also in known as ''John Carpenter's Big Trouble in Little China'') is a 1986 American fantasy action comedy film directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun and James Hong. ...

'' (1986) *''

Spaceballs ''Spaceballs'' is a 1987 American space opera parody film co-written, produced and directed by Mel Brooks. It is primarily a parody of the original ''Star Wars'' trilogy, but also parodies other sci-fi films and popular franchises including ...

'' (1987) *'' Munchies'' (1987), horror-comedy *''

Beetlejuice ''Beetlejuice'' is a 1988 American fantasy horror comedy film directed by Tim Burton, written by Michael McDowell, Larry Wilson, and Warren Skaaren, produced by The Geffen Company, distributed by Warner Bros., and starring Alec Baldwin ...

'' (1988), horror-comedy *'' The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!'' (1988) *''

Who Framed Roger Rabbit ''Who Framed Roger Rabbit'' is a 1988 American Live-action animated film, live-action/animated comedy film, comedy mystery film directed by Robert Zemeckis, produced by Frank Marshall (filmmaker), Frank Marshall and Robert Watts, and loosely ad ...

'' (1988) *''

Garfield and Friends ''Garfield and Friends'' is an American animated television series based on the comic strip ''Garfield'' by Jim Davis. The show aired on CBS as part of its Saturday morning children's lineup from September 17, 1988 to December 10, 1994. The s ...

'' (1988) *'' Slime City'' (1988) *'' The Wrong Guys'' (1988) *'' Arthur 2'' (1988) *''

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka ''I'm Gonna Git You Sucka'' is a 1988 American blaxploitation parody film written, directed by, and starring Keenen Ivory Wayans in his directorial debut. Featured in the film are several noteworthy African-American actors who were part of t ...

'' (1988) *'' See No Evil, Hear No Evil'' (1989) *'' Nothing But Trouble'' (1991) *''

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'' (1989) *'' Sweet Home'' (1989) *'' Major League'' (1989) *''

The Simpsons ''The Simpsons'' is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical depiction of American life, epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer Simpson, Homer, Marge ...

'' (1989–present)

1990s

*''

Tiny Toon Adventures ''Tiny Toon Adventures'' is an American animated comedy television series that was broadcast from September 14, 1990, to December 6, 1992. It was the first collaborative effort of Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television and Warner Bros. Animation ...

'' (1990–1993) *''

Home Alone ''Home Alone'' is a 1990 American Christmas comedy film directed by Chris Columbus and written and produced by John Hughes. The first film in the ''Home Alone'' franchise, the film stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John H ...

'' (1990) *'' Gremlins 2: The New Batch'' (1990) *''

Problem Child Problem child may refer to a child who is particularly difficult to raise or educate, especially due to disruptive or antisocial behavior. Problem child may also refer to: Film, television and theatre * ''Problem Child'' (film), a 1990 comedy ...

'' (1990) *''

Problem Child 2 ''Problem Child 2'' is a 1991 American black comedy film, and a sequel to the 1990 film '' Problem Child''; a continuation of the exploits of Junior ( Michael Oliver), an adopted orphan boy who deliberately wreaks comedic havoc everywhere he goes ...

'' (1991) *'' Repossessed'' (1990) *''

The Addams Family ''The Addams Family'' is a fictional family created by American cartoonist Charles Addams. They originally appeared in a series of 150 unrelated single-panel cartoons, about half of which were originally published in ''The New Yorker'' over a ...

'' (1991) *'' The Naked Gun : The Smell of Fear'' (1991) *''

Drop Dead Fred ''Drop Dead Fred'' is a 1991 black comedy fantasy film directed by Ate de Jong, produced by PolyGram and Working Title Films and released and distributed by New Line Cinema, starring Phoebe Cates as a young woman named Elizabeth Cronin and Rik Ma ...

'' (1991) *''

Darkwing Duck ''Darkwing Duck'' is an American animated superhero comedy television series produced by Disney Television Animation (formerly Walt Disney Television Animation) that first ran from 1991 to 1992 on both the syndicated programming block '' The D ...

'' (1991) *''

The Ren & Stimpy Show ''The Ren & Stimpy Show'' (also known as ''Ren & Stimpy'') is an American animated television series created by Canadian animator John Kricfalusi. Originally produced by Spümcø for Nickelodeon, the series aired from August 11, 1991, to Dec ...

'' (1991) *'' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze'' (1991) *'' Ghoulies III: Ghoulies Go to College'' (1991) *''

Hot Shots! ''Hot Shots!'' is a 1991 American comedy film directed by Jim Abrahams, co-writer and co-director of '' Airplane!'', and written by Abrahams and Pat Proft. It stars Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes, Valeria Golino, Lloyd Bridges, Jon Cryer, K ...

'' (1991) *'' Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation'', 1992 *''

Aladdin Aladdin ( ; ar, علاء الدين, ', , ATU 561, ‘Aladdin') is a Middle-Eastern folk tale. It is one of the best-known tales associated with ''The Book of One Thousand and One Nights'' (''The Arabian Nights''), despite not being part o ...

'' (1992) *'' Home Alone 2: Lost in New York'' (1992) *'' Super Dave: Daredevil for Hire'' (1992) *'' Eek the Cat'' (1992) *''

Addams Family Values ''Addams Family Values'' is a 1993 American supernatural black comedy film directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Paul Rudnick, based on the characters created by Charles Addams. It is the sequel to ''The Addams Family'' (1991). The film fe ...

'' (1993) *''

Army of Darkness ''Army of Darkness'' is a 1992 American comedy horror film directed, co-written and co-edited by Sam Raimi, co-produced by Robert Tapert and Bruce Campbell and co-written by Ivan Raimi. Starring Campbell and Embeth Davidtz, it is the third ins ...

'' (1993) *''

Beverly Hillbillies ''The Beverly Hillbillies'' is an American television sitcom that was broadcast on CBS from 1962 to 1971. It had an ensemble cast featuring Buddy Ebsen, Irene Ryan, Donna Douglas, and Max Baer Jr. as the Clampetts, a poor, backwoods family from ...

'' (1993) *'' Dennis the Menace'' (1993) *''

Hocus Pocus Hocus-pocus is an exclamation used by magicians, usually the magic words spoken when bringing about some sort of change. Hocus Pocus or Hokus Pokus or ''variant'', may also refer to: Books * ''Hocus Pocus'' (novel), a 1990 novel by Kurt Vonneg ...

'' (1993) *'' Robin Hood: Men in Tights'' (1993) *''

Surf Ninjas ''Surf Ninjas'' is a 1993 American family comedy film involving martial arts, directed by Neal Israel and written by Dan Gordon. The film stars Ernie Reyes Jr., Rob Schneider, Nicolas Cowan and Leslie Nielsen. ''Surf Ninjas'' follows two teenage ...

'' (1993) *''

Rocko's Modern Life ''Rocko's Modern Life'' is an American animated television series created by Joe Murray for Nickelodeon. The series centers on the surreal life of an anthropomorphic Australian immigrant wallaby named Rocko and his friends: the eccentric stee ...

'' (1993) *''

Bonkers Bonkers is an informal British term that means "crazy" or "insane." It may also refer to: Television * ''Bonkers'' (American TV series), a 1993–1994 animated series * ''Bonkers'' (British TV series), 2007 comedy * ''Bonkers!'', a 1979 Brit ...

'' (1993) *''

Animaniacs ''Animaniacs'' is an American Animated series, animated Comedy television, comedy Musical film, musical television series created by Tom Ruegger for Fox Broadcasting Company's Fox Kids block in 1993, before moving to The WB in 1995, as part o ...

'' (1993–1998) *''

2 Stupid Dogs ''2 Stupid Dogs'' is an American animated television series created and designed by Donovan Cook and produced by Hanna-Barbera Cartoons. It originally ran from September 5, 1993, to May 15, 1995, on TBS as a part of their ''Sunday Morning in F ...

'' (1993) *''

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III'' is a 1993 American superhero film written and directed by Stuart Gillard. It is the sequel to '' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze'' (1991), and the final installment in the original ...

'' (1993) *''

Hot Shots! Part Deux ''Hot Shots! Part Deux'' is a 1993 American parody film directed by Jim Abrahams. It stars Charlie Sheen, Lloyd Bridges, Valeria Golino, Richard Crenna (parodying his Colonel role in the ''Rambo'' franchise), Brenda Bakke, Miguel Ferr ...

'' (1993) *''

Police Academy 5 ''Police Academy 5: Assignment: Miami Beach'' is a 1988 American comedy film directed by Alan Myerson. It is fifth installment in the ''Police Academy'' franchise, released on March 18, 1988. The film was given a PG rating for language and ribald ...

'' (1993) *''

Coneheads The Coneheads are a fictional family of extraterrestrials with bald conical heads, created for a series of recurring sketches on ''Saturday Night Live'' (SNL). They first appeared on the January 15, 1977 episode hosted by Ralph Nader (episode 35 ...

'' (1993) *''

Cannibal! The Musical ''Cannibal! The Musical'' (originally known as ''Alferd Packer: The Musical'') is a 1993 American black comedy musical film directed, written, produced, co-scored by and starring Trey Parker in his directorial debut while studying at the Unive ...

'' (1993) *'' Ace Ventura: Pet Detective'' (1994) *''

Baby's Day Out ''Baby's Day Out'' is a 1994 American adventure comedy film directed by Patrick Read Johnson and written by John Hughes, who also produced the film. Starring Joe Mantegna, Lara Flynn Boyle, Joe Pantoliano, and Brian Haley. The plot centers on ...

'' (1994) *'' Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love'' (1994) *''

Dumb and Dumber ''Dumb and Dumber'' is a 1994 American buddy comedy film directed by Peter Farrelly, who cowrote the screenplay with Bobby Farrelly and Bennett Yellin. It is the first installment in the ''Dumb and Dumber'' franchise. Starring Jim Carrey and ...

'' (1994) *'' The Mask'' (1994) *'' Naked Gun : The Final Insult'' (1994) *''

The Santa Clause ''The Santa Clause'' is a 1994 American Christmas fantasy comedy film written by Leo Benvenuti and Steve Rudnick, and directed by John Pasquin. The first installment in ''The Santa Clause'' franchise, it stars Tim Allen as Scott Calvin, an ordin ...

'' (1994) *'' In the Army Now'' (1994) *''

Major League II ''Major League II'' is a 1994 American sports comedy film and sequel to the 1989 film '' Major League'' and it is the second installment in the ''Major League'' film series. The film stars most of the same cast from the original, including Charl ...

'' (1994) *''

The Shnookums and Meat Funny Cartoon Show ''The Shnookums and Meat Funny Cartoon Show'' is a half-hour American animated comedy television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation and aired in 1995 as a spin-off of the show ''Marsupilami'', a spinoff itself of ''Raw Toonage''. ...

'' (1995) *'' Timon & Pumbaa'' (1995) *''

Earthworm Jim ''Earthworm Jim'' is a series of platform games featuring an earthworm named Jim who wears a robotic suit and battles the forces of evil. The series is noted for its platforming and shooting gameplay, surreal humor, and edgy art style. Four game ...

'' (1995) *'' Dracula: Dead and Loving It'' (1995) *'' Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls'' (1995) *''

Casper Casper may refer to: People * Casper (given name) * Casper (surname) * Casper (Maya ruler) (422–487?), ruler of the Mayan city of Palenque * Tok Casper, first known king of Maya city-state Quiriguá in Guatemala, ruling beginning in 426 * Dav ...

'' (1995) *''

Happy Gilmore ''Happy Gilmore'' is a 1996 American sports film, sports comedy film directed by Dennis Dugan and produced by Robert Simonds. It stars Adam Sandler as the title character, an unsuccessful ice hockey player who discovers a newfound talent for golf ...

'' (1996) *''

Spy Hard ''Spy Hard'' is a 1996 American spy parody film starring Leslie Nielsen (who also executive produced) and Nicollette Sheridan, parodying James Bond and other action films. The introduction to the film is sung by comedy artist "Weird Al" Yan ...

'' (1996) *''

The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper ''The Spooktacular New Adventures of Casper'' is an animated television spin-off and a sequel of the feature film '' Casper'', which, in turn, was based on the Harvey Comics cartoon character of Casper the Friendly Ghost. Production At the time ...

'' (1996) *'' The Nutty Professor'' (1996) *''

Space Jam ''Space Jam'' is a 1996 American live-action/animated sports comedy film directed by Joe Pytka, with animation sequences directed by Bruce W. Smith and Tony Cervone, and written by Leo Benvenuti, Steve Rudnick, Timothy Harris, and Hersch ...

'' (1996) *''

Black Sheep In the English language, black sheep is an idiom that describes a member of a group who is different from the rest, especially a family member who does not fit in. The term stems from sheep whose fleece is colored black rather than the more comm ...

'' (1996) *'' 101 Dalmatians'' (1996) *''

Bio-Dome ''Bio-Dome'' is a 1996 American stoner comedy film directed by Jason Bloom. It was produced by Motion Picture Corporation of America on a budget of $8.5 million and was distributed theatrically by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The plot of the film revol ...

'' (1996) *''

Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood ''Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood'' (or simply ''Don't Be a Menace'') is a 1996 American black comedy film directed by Paris Barclay in his feature film directorial debut, and produced by Keenen Ivory Wayan ...

'' (1996) *'' George of the Jungle'' (1997) *'' Flubber'' (1997) *''

Hercules Hercules (, ) is the Roman equivalent of the Greek divine hero Heracles, son of Jupiter and the mortal Alcmena. In classical mythology, Hercules is famous for his strength and for his numerous far-ranging adventures. The Romans adapted th ...

'' (1997) * ''

Home Alone 3 ''Home Alone 3'' is a 1997 American family comedy film directed by Raja Gosnell in his directorial debut, produced by John Hughes, and starring Alex D. Linz and Haviland Morris. The film tells the story of an 8-year-old boy who defends his ...

'' (1997) *''Liar Liar'' (1997) *''MouseHunt (film), MouseHunt'' (1997) *''Mr._Magoo_(film), Mr. Magoo'' (1997) *''Cow and Chicken'' (1997) *''I Am Weasel'' (1997) *''Austin Powers'' (1997) *''The Angry Beavers'' (1997) *''Orgazmo'' (1997) *''There's Something About Mary'' (1998) *''Le Dîner de Cons (film), Le Dîner de Cons'' (1998) *''Wrongfully Accused'' (1998) *''Histeria!'' (1998) *''CatDog'' (1998) *''Oggy and the Cockroaches'' (1998–present) *''The Waterboy'' (1998) *''Inspector Gadget'' (1999) *''Guest House Paradiso'' (1999) *''The New Woody Woodpecker Show'' (1999–2002) *''Family Guy'' (1999–present) *''SpongeBob SquarePants'' (1999–present) *''Ed, Edd n Eddy'' (1999–2009) *''Dudley Do-Right (film), Dudley Do-Right'' (1999) *''Courage the Cowardly Dog'' (1999) *''Rock N Roll Frankenstein'' (1999)

2000s

*''Black Dynamite'' (2009) *''Bibi Blocksberg'' (2009) *''Suck (film), Suck'' (2009) *''The Pink Panther 2'' (2009) *''Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian'' (2009) *''Balls Out: The Gary Houseman Story'' (2008) *''Superhero Movie'' (2008) *''Meet the Spartans'' (2008) *''El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera'' (2007) *''Back at the Barnyard'' (2007) *''Kickin' It Old Skool'' (2007) *''Epic Movie'' (2007) *''Shrek The Third'' (2007) *''Evil Aliens'' (2006), horror-comedy *''Scary Movie 4'' (2006), horror-comedy *''The Pink Panther (2006 film), The Pink Panther'' (2006) *''Night at the Museum'' (2006) *''My Gym Partner's a Monkey'' (2005) *''Catscratch'' (2005) *''Camp Lazlo'' (2005) *''Shrek 2'' (2004) *''Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi'' (2004) *''White Chicks'' (2004) *''Evil Con Carne'' (2003–2004) *''The Grim Adventures of Billy & Mandy'' (2003–2007) *''Looney Tunes: Back in Action'' (2003) *''Leprechaun 6: Back 2 Tha Hood'' (2003), horror-comedy *''The Cat in the Hat (film), The Cat in the Hat'' (2003) *''Scary Movie 3'' (2003), horror-comedy *''The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius'' (2002) *''Larryboy: The Cartoon Adventures, Larryboy'' (2002) *''Home Alone 4'' Take Back To Home (2002) *''Kung Pow! Enter the Fist'' (2002) *''Shriek If You Know What I Did Last Friday the Thirteenth'' (2000), horror-comedy *''Joe Dirt'' (2001) *''Zoolander'' (2001) *''Tomcats (2001 film), Tomcats'' (2001), gross-out, sex-comedy *''Super Troopers'' (2001) *''Scary Movie 2'' (2001), horror-comedy *''The Fairly OddParents'' (2001–2017) *''Monsters, Inc.'' (2001) *''Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius'' (2001) *''Elvira's Haunted Hills'' (2001) *''Rat Race (film), Rat Race'' (2001) *''Shrek'' (2001) *''La Tour Montparnasse Infernale'' (2001) *''2001: A Space Travesty'' (2001) *''I Am Sam'' (2001) *''Big Money Hustlas'' (2000) *''Teacher's Pet (TV series), Teacher's Pet'' (2000) *''Scary Movie'' (2000), horror-comedy *''The Emperor's New Groove'' (2000) *''102 Dalmatians'' (2000) *''Meet The Parents'' (2000)

2010s

*''Big Money Rustlas'' (2010) * ''Strawberry Shortcake's Berry Bitty Adventures'' (2010-2015) *''My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic'' (2010–2019) *''Vampires Suck'' (2010) *''Grown Ups (film), Grown Ups'' (2010) *''T.U.F.F. Puppy'' (2010–2015) *''Furry Vengeance'' (2010) *''Zig and Sharko'' (2010–present) *''Shrek Forever After'' (2010) *''Jack and Jill (2011 film), Jack and Jill'' (2011) *''The Amazing World of Gumball'' (2011) *''Johnny English Reborn'' (2011) *''Littlest Pet Shop'' (2012-2016) *''That's My Boy (2012 film), That's My Boy'' (2012) *''Home Alone: The Holiday Heist'' (2012) *''The Three Stooges (2012 film), The Three Stooges'' (2012) *''Mickey Mouse (2013 TV series), Mickey Mouse'' (2013) *''Grown Ups 2'' (2013) *''Scary Movie 5'' (2013) *''A Haunted House'' (2013) *''Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle'' (2014) *''Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb'' (2014) *''A Million Ways to Die in the West'' (2014) *''The Tom and Jerry Show (2014 TV series), The Tom and Jerry Show'' (2014) *''A Haunted House 2'' (2014) *''Dumb and Dumber To'' (2014) *''Superfast!'' (2015) *''New Looney Tunes'' (2015) *''Vacation (2015 film), Vacation'' (2015) *''Bunnicula (TV series), Bunnicula'' (2016) *''Fifty Shades of Black'' (2016) *''Grimsby (film), Grimsby'' (2016) *''La Tour 2 contrôle infernale'' (2016) *''Unikitty!'' (2017–2020) *''Child Play'' (2017) *''Bunsen is a Beast'' (1988) *''Woody_Woodpecker (2017 film), Woody Woodpecker'' (2017) *''The Death of Stalin'' (2017) *''Johnny English Strikes Again'' (2018) *''Woody Woodpecker (2018 web series), Woody Woodpecker'' (2018) *''Harvey Girls Forever!'' (2018–2020) *''Total Dhamaal'' (2019)

2020s

*''Animaniacs (2020 TV series), Animaniacs'' (2020–present) *''Looney Tunes Cartoons'' (2020–present) *''The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse'' (2020–present) *''Jellystone!'' (2021–present) *''Space Jam A New Legacy'' (2021) *''Tom and Jerry Special Shorts'' (2021) *''The Cuphead Show'' (2022) *''Jackass Forever'' (2022)

TBA

*''Tiny Toon Adventures, Tiny Toons Looniversity'' (TBA)

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