20 Comedies from the 90s That Still Make Us Laugh
The 90s gave us comedy gold—movies so hilariously timeless they still leave us in stitches, proving that laughter never goes out of style!
- Alyana Aguja
- 5 min read
Comedy hit its golden age in the 90s with iconic movies that still deliver laughter from timeless humor and unforgettable characters. Slapstick comedies such as Home Alone contrast with witty cult classics such as Clueless and The Big Lebowski, which gave the audience its fair share of belly laughs, quotable lines, and moments still referenced today. Whether it’s Jim Carrey’s rubbery-faced shenanigans or the Farrelly brothers’ outrageous gags, these are the kind of comedies that prove that comedies from the 90s are made to last.
1. Dumb and Dumber (1994)
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It is a journey of two lovable idiots, Lloyd and Harry, whose collective IQ may not outpace a goldfish. Seeing Jim Carrey’s tooth-gap grin and Jeff Daniels’ bathroom adventures is comedic gold. If you can’t laugh at the “most annoying sound in the world,” we can’t be friends.
2. Clueless (1995)
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Alicia Silverstone’s Cher makes match-making in Beverly Hills a couture-clad riot. Its endless valley girl slang and iconic “As if!” moments make it a stylish laugh fest. Plus, Paul Rudd as a baby-faced heartthrob? Total bonus.
3. Home Alone (1990)
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Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister vs. the Wet Bandits is a slapstick showdown for the ages. Those booby traps might’ve broken actual bones IRL, but here they’re a comedic genius. The scream Kevin unleashes with aftershave is a cultural treasure.
4. The Big Lebowski (1998)
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“The Dude abides” with a White Russian in one hand and bowling dreams in the other. Jeff Bridges’ laid-back slacker vibes pair hilariously with John Goodman’s chaotic war-veteran intensity. It’s proof that even rugs can inspire epic tales.
5. Wayne’s World (1992)
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“Party time! Excellent!” Wayne and Garth’s basement antics, love for rock ’n’ roll, and absurd skits make this endlessly quotable. The Bohemian Rhapsody car jam scene? Iconic.
6. Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
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Robin Williams shows nothing funnier than a man in drag pretending to be a nanny. His cooking mishap (“It was a run-by fruiting!”) remains a high-quality comedic moment. One might have thought family court drama couldn’t be that funny.
7. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
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Yeah, baby, yeah! Mike Myers’ groovy British Spy is a walking gag reel of bad teeth, worse pickup lines, and absurd villains. Dr. Evil’s pinky move still makes us snicker.
8. The Mask (1994)
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Jim Carrey’s rubber-faced antics meet cartoon-level chaos, creating a riotous whirlwind of green-faced hilarity. “Ssssmokin’!” became the catchphrase of the decade. Don’t lie; you practiced the dance scene in your living room.
9. Tommy Boy (1995)
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In this road-trip comedy, Chris Farley and David Spade make the perfect odd couple. Farley’s “fat guy in a little coat” moment is a belly-laugh classic. You’ll cheer for this lovable screw-up, even if he destroys several car doors.
10. There’s Something About Mary (1998)
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Ben Stiller’s gaffes as he courts Cameron Diaz are so laughably painful. The “hair gel” scene? Irrepressibly cringe in the best possible way. And a dog in a cast that steals the scene? Worth it.
11. Office Space (1999)
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The ultimate fantasy for every cubicle drone dished up with deadpan wit and a stapler in a shade of red. Milton’s mumbling list of grievances is somehow familiar. Who doesn’t fantasize about beating an inept printer to death with a baseball bat?
12. Happy Gilmore (1996)
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Adam Sandler takes his anger to the golf course, and chaos ensues. Watching him punch Bob Barker in the face is worth the price of admission alone. It’s proof that hockey and golf can mix—with hilarity.
13. Groundhog Day (1993)
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Bill Murray lives the same day repeatedly, using sarcasm as his survival skill. Watching him fail (and fail, and fail) at being a better person is gut-busting. Redemption has never been funnier.
14. My Cousin Vinny (1992)
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Joe Pesci swaps mobster roles for lawyer laughs in this courtroom comedy. Marisa Tomei’s sassy performance as his fiancée won her an Oscar—and all our hearts. Is Pesci trying to figure out Southern manners? Comedy gold.
15. Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997)
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Two quirky besties fake their way through a reunion, claiming they invented Post-it Notes. Lisa Kudrow’s hilarious dimwittedness is peak ’90s humor. Their interpretive dance to “Time After Time”? Utterly unforgettable.
16. Liar Liar (1997)
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Jim Carrey’s fast-talking lawyer can’t lie for a day, leading to insane courtroom hilarity. His facial contortions during the pen scene are unmatched. Remember, the truth will set you free—and leave you in stitches.
17. Kingpin (1996)
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Woody Harrelson as a washed-up bowler and Bill Murray as a sleazy rival? Yes, please. This Farrelly brothers flick is absurdly outrageous, from prosthetic hands to gross-out humor. You’ll never look at bowling the same way again.
18. Galaxy Quest (1999)
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It is the ultimate spoof of Star Trek and nerd culture, starring Tim Allen and Sigourney Weaver. Seeing has-been actors by accident become real space heroes is a pure joy. Alan Rickman’s deadpan delivery? Chef’s kiss.
19. The Birdcage (1996)
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Robin Williams and Nathan Lane are a flamboyant gay couple who must navigate their conservative in-laws. The dinner scene? Awkwardness cranked to 11. Lane’s dramatic meltdown in drag? A masterpiece.
20. American Pie (1999)
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High school hijinks, one legendary pie, and many cringe-worthy firsts. The humor might be raunchy, but it’s undeniably nostalgic. Stifler’s antics? I love to hate them.