Family friendly belly laugh movies

[sampa]

Tomorrow a friend from Bible study is turning 75. She is a bit down about it and said she needs a good belly laugh movie. Can you suggest some good family friendly ones?

 

[d taylor]

Old movies (which is what i only watch) are plenty to pick from not sure if she is looking for a certain type or not, but here are a few.

The Russians are coming the Russians are coming

It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world

Harvey

The Quite Man

Arsenic and Old Lace

You can't take it with you

 

[Unofficial Reverand Alex]

Always a good question! Being somewhat well-versed in comedies, here's a few suggestions:

• Mr. Bean's Holiday--a great British comedy, Holiday here means "vacation", not "Christmas" (it's one of those vernacular differences between England & America). Easily one of the funniest I've seen!
• Are You Being Served? The Movie--it's a film based on a Britcom of the same name, but you don't need any background knowledge to appreciate it
• The Trouble With Angels--It's not a Disney movie, but if she likes live-action Disney movies, this one has the same feel as a lot of those. If she's been to a Catholic school run by nuns, I totally recommend it--the rest of us thought it was funny, but with my mom having the Catholic school background, she loved it!
• Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow--this movie hits a lot of genres, from Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, and a dash of Romance that doesn't get in the way of the plot. Really not a comedy per se, but it has funny moments throughout. If she likes fantastical movies with a hero character, big battles, amusing spats, and adventure, this is a lot wrapped into one.
• Night at the Museum--I work at a library, and these movies (there's 3 in the series) are the most commonly checked-out comedies we have. It's been awhile since I watched any of them, but I remember them fondly!

This should give you a good start. And tell her "Happy birthday" for us!

 

[Saucy]

"The Resurrection of Gavin Stone" is a hilarious Christian movie.

 

[shineyourlight]

The Passion of the Christ.

Ha, kidding.

Hitch is always a good one.

 

[mojoboy31]

The Passion of the Christ.

Ha, kidding.

Hitch is always a good one.

 

[shineyourlight]

Nah, Imma stay.

 

[Petros2015]

 

[Sophrosyne]

Court Jester

 

[sampa]

Old movies (which is what i only watch) are plenty to pick from not sure if she is looking for a certain type or not, but here are a few.

The Russians are coming the Russians are coming

It's a mad, mad, mad, mad world

Harvey

The Quite Man

Arsenic and Old Lace

You can't take it with you

Thank you I will pass these suggestions on to her. It's hard to find family-friendly ones these days.

 

[sampa]

• Mr. Bean's Holiday--a great British comedy, Holiday here means "vacation", not "Christmas" (it's one of those vernacular differences between England & America). Easily one of the funniest I've seen!
• Are You Being Served? The Movie--it's a film based on a Britcom of the same name, but you don't need any background knowledge to appreciate it
• The Trouble With Angels--It's not a Disney movie, but if she likes live-action Disney movies, this one has the same feel as a lot of those. If she's been to a Catholic school run by nuns, I totally recommend it--the rest of us thought it was funny, but with my mom having the Catholic school background, she loved it!
• Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow--this movie hits a lot of genres, from Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, and a dash of Romance that doesn't get in the way of the plot. Really not a comedy per se, but it has funny moments throughout. If she likes fantastical movies with a hero character, big battles, amusing spats, and adventure, this is a lot wrapped into one.
• Night at the Museum--I work at a library, and these movies (there's 3 in the series) are the most commonly checked-out comedies we have. It's been awhile since I watched any of them, but I remember them fondly!

This should give you a good start. And tell her "Happy birthday" for us!

I sure will!

The Resurrection of Gavin Stone" is a hilarious Christian movie.

Hitch is always a good one.

Court Jester

So I only gave a thumbs up or a like to all your comments as I have not heard of any of these to review. I'm going to pass this list on to her tonight so she can plan for her 75th. Hopefully this perks her up.

It's also made me think about the future in my milestones what I want to do. So far today my 49th has been a good one.

 

[Sophrosyne]

If she is 75 she probably will remember Court Jester as it was made in 1956.
And HB 49 is still fine.

 

[sampa]

If she is 75 she probably will remember Court Jester as it was made in 1956.

Possibly. I sent her the list and it sounded like she's seen most of them. She said that she's interested in seeing princess Bride and My Big fat Greek wedding. She's looking through Amazon tonight to see what movies there are.

 

[Sophrosyne]

Possibly. I sent her the list and it sounded like she's seen most of them. She said that she's interested in seeing princess Bride and My Big fat Greek wedding. She's looking through Amazon tonight to see what movies there are.

Definitely Princess Bride is one of my all time favorites for sure.

some like Crocodile Dundee and some don't

 

[Somber]

Two that came to mind that I always enjoy:
Enchanted
Home Alone

 

[sampa]

Two that came to mind that I always enjoy:
Enchanted
Home Alone

Okay, thank you I will pass that on too.

 

[angelsaroundme]

She may have skipped Lindsey Lohan's Parent Trap if she saw the original. It's a very different movie. Some humor but also heartwarming. I'd throw Santa Clause and Despicable Me in that camp as well.

 

[JAM2b]

Wild Mountain Thyme has some sad parts but it is also has some quirky humor.

 

[sampa]

She may have skipped Lindsey Lohan's Parent Trap if she saw the original. It's a very different movie. Some humor but also heartwarming. I'd throw Santa Claus

Good information that I will have to keep in mind the next time I talk to her.

Wild Mountain Thyme has some sad parts but it is also has some quirky humor.

Thanks for the recommendation.