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Laughter, song, and showstopping performances — these films have it all! Join us as we count down our picks for the greatest musical comedies ever put to film! Our countdown includes "Sister Act," "Mamma Mia!," "Pitch Perfect," "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," and more! Which musical comedy is your all-time favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
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00:01Don't get strung out by the way I look. Don't judge a book by its cover. I'm not much of
00:11a man by the light of day, but by night I'm one hell of a lover.
00:18Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the funniest films that also feature musical numbers.
00:25Oh, supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious.
00:33Number 10. Sister Act.
00:35I'm sorry for all my sins, Vance, and I'm sorry for yours.
00:39After entering witness protection, a singer hides out at a convent to flee her mob boyfriend.
00:45Dolores Wilson becomes Sister Mary Clarence and puts her vocal skills to the test.
00:49Revamping the choir, Wilson serves up plenty of laughs and fun numbers as the new music director.
00:54I will follow him.
00:59Whoopi Goldberg is in her element as she unleashes her quick-witted comedy stylings.
01:04Her hero is a fish out of water going up against more conservative nuns, making for one of the funnier
01:09premises in musical history.
01:10The blend of traditional songs and throwback pop creates some crowd-pleasing work.
01:15It's so good that they needed a sequel to revisit these characters.
01:19That music, that heavenly music, Reverend Mother, it called to them.
01:23Number 9. Mamma Mia.
01:31Based on the stage musical, this story is a chaotic vessel for all things ABBA.
01:36Mamma Mia finds a way to become a soap opera, sing-along, and an exciting travelogue.
01:40Sophie prepares for her Greek wedding, but decides to invite her three potential fathers to the ceremony.
01:45Mamma Mia, here I go again.
01:49My, my, how can I resist ya?
01:52The bride's mother, Donna, finds herself in a comical bind as she is confronted by the past.
01:57An all-star cast fills out this romp, with everyone from Meryl Streep to Pierce Brosnan joining the party.
02:02Gonna do my very best, and it ain't no lie.
02:07If you put me to the test, let me try.
02:11Take a chance on me.
02:14Not every member of this ensemble can sing, and that's what makes it all the more unforgettable.
02:19In a rollercoaster of karaoke madness, this jukebox musical comes alive.
02:25Number 8. Pitch Perfect.
02:32You don't need to love a cappella to love Pitch Perfect.
02:35The film finds a ragtag group of singers joining forces to sing popular music.
02:39Arriving at college, Becca Mitchell finds herself in the gravitational pull of the Bellas.
02:44The aspiring singers find rivals in the Troublemakers as the competition heats up.
02:48Getting paid is a forte, teaching every day to play a way.
02:53I can't get her out of my mind.
02:55Oh, wow.
02:55Mixing hit songs and endearing performances, this story pits some talented performers against each other.
03:02Anna Kendrick teams up with the likes of Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, and Rebel Wilson.
03:06The Misfit Gang finds the comedy and music in everything, priming audiences for multiple sequels.
03:12Tonight, I love the love of you tonight.
03:17You get everything tonight.
03:21Number 7. Funny Girl.
03:22The life of Fanny Brice receives the cinematic treatment here.
03:26Starring Barbara Streisand, Funny Girl might be the performer's signature performance.
03:30Hello, gorgeous.
03:34She is heartbreaking, comedic, and an amazing singer all in one Oscar-winning role.
03:40Streisand delivers incredible work in iconic songs, lending her voice to the likes of Don't Rain on My Parade.
03:46The actress glows on screen as Brice and brings an effortless charm to the film.
03:51Instead of just kicking me, why don't they give me a lift?
03:55Well, it must be a plot, because they're scared that I got such a gift.
04:01Oh, sure. Let's go.
04:02From vaudeville to the Ziegfeld Follies, the plot takes audiences through a career of tremendous ups and downs.
04:08This film holds up as its own joyful biopic and a showcase for the star.
04:22Number 6. Hairspray
04:29Tackling everything from variety shows to civil rights, Hairspray packs a lot into its reasonable runtime.
04:35The musical channels early rock and roll and R&B for its period setting.
04:39Starring people like John Travolta and Christopher Walken, the movie includes some amusing acting and energetic singing.
04:54The result is an engaging plot with a message about positivity and equality.
04:59You can't deny the entertainment on display, but you really can't stop the beat either.
05:03It's amazing that this all started as a John Waters movie, went to the stage, and later received this screen
05:09adaptation.
05:25Number 5. My Fair Lady
05:39Cockney woman Eliza Doolittle is in for a rude awakening when she's helped out by a snobby gentleman.
05:45As Doolittle transforms, instructor Henry Higgins slowly falls for her as the lessons become more personal.
05:50My Fair Lady features many fantastic songs, along with its terrific adaptation of a George Bernard Shaw play.
05:56Audrey Hepburn once again proves to be a movie star that's compelling, lively, and funny.
06:01Rex Harrison gives a blunt performance as the cold and sometimes hilarious instructor.
06:06Freddy? That poor devil who couldn't get a job as an errand boy even if he had the guts to
06:10try for it?
06:11Woman, don't you understand? I've made you a consort for a king!
06:15These two make for a brilliant pair, coming together for an unlikely love story that's made better by its songs.
06:22Eliza?
06:27Where the devil are my slippers?
06:29Number 4. The Rocky Horror Picture Show
06:32You don't get to be a cult classic for nothing.
06:34The Rocky Horror Picture Show is an undeniable cultural phenomenon, spanning decades of serious fandom.
06:40Let's do the time for me!
06:44With the scene-stealing presence of Tim Curry, the musical lives on for its bouncy numbers, subversive attitude, and a
06:51strong sense of style.
06:52Curry and the cast performed tongue-in-cheek scenes that can never be forgotten.
06:56The answer was there all the time.
06:59It took a small accident to make it happen.
07:04An accident!
07:06Accident!
07:07And that's how I discovered the secret.
07:09It's hard not to get up and join in, whether or not you're watching in a theater.
07:13This film makes you want to do the time warp over and over, delivering on its unexpected and free-spirited
07:19ways.
07:20If you want something visceral, that's not too abysmal, we could take in an old Steve Reeves movie.
07:29Number 3. Little Shop of Horrors
07:31Inspired by a horror movie, this might not have the most traditional musical premise.
07:36This could be bigger than a hula hoop.
07:40What do you say, Mr. Krelborn?
07:42It follows a man named Seymour that comes into contact with a human-eating plant.
07:47Things only get more bizarre from there in an absurd comedy with some stellar music.
07:51He's so nasty, treating her up.
07:53Smacking her around and always talking so tough.
07:56You need blood and he's got more than enough.
07:58I need blood and he's got more than enough.
08:00There's even the comic stylings of Steve Martin and Bill Murray to fill out this ensemble.
08:04Little Shop of Horrors finds a way to blend dark comedy with some awesome tracks like Suddenly Seymour.
08:10Any fan of 60s girl groups and Motown will be satisfied,
08:13with Alan Menken and Howard Ashman's contributions sealing the deal.
08:16I don't know what's going on sometimes.
08:19Seems like the whole world's going crazy.
08:22At least we got each other, right?
08:24Number 2. Mary Poppins
08:25You can't deny that this is among the most beloved Disney films ever.
08:32Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
08:32Even though the sound of it is something quite atrocious
08:35If you say it loud enough, you'll always have a trocious
08:38Julie Andrews became a certifiable star after the release of this movie,
08:42earning an Oscar for her wonderful work in the title role.
08:45We better keep an eye on this one.
08:48She's tricky.
08:50She's wonderful.
08:51Andrews brings a little bit of magic to a proper British family,
08:54teaching them to live a little and expand their vocabulary.
08:57There's also Dick Van Dyke to teach the kids about chimney sweeping and the fantasy world around them.
09:01It's a cavalcade of fun mixing live action and animated characters together.
09:06This feel-good film also includes the soundtrack to many of our childhoods.
09:09Chim-chim-a-nee, chim-chim-a-nee, chim-chim-chim-chim-chim-chim
09:16Chim-chim-a-nee, chim-chim-a-nee, chim-chim-charoo
09:19Good luck, we're a buff when I shite-sans with you
09:25Praying for rain, so push back the pain
09:30Praying for rain
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09:37reimagining Persian melodies as modern rock, metal, and pop songs.
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09:46Come to me and save me from this wretched place
09:50Come to me and hide me in your sacred space
09:55Seal me with your grace
09:58Number 1, Singin' in the Rain
10:00The angels must have sent you
10:04And they meant you
10:10Just for me
10:15It's hard to imagine a list of Hollywood musicals without Singin' in the Rain
10:19The classic MGM film assembles some of Arthur Freed's best work
10:22With directors Stanley Donnan and Gene Kelly setting everyone up for success
10:36Kelly does some of his greatest routines here, including the title set piece
10:40With a pep in their step, the actors do incredible work in numbers such as Make Em Laugh and Good
10:45Morning
10:45Donald O'Connor brings the laughs and Debbie Reynolds holds her own against veteran stars
10:50It is a complete package that satirizes Hollywood, pays tribute to the genre, and remains a timeless experience
11:06Dancing and singing in the Rain
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