What is the best comedy of the 1990s?

From gross-out hits to deadpan cult favorites, the '90s comedy lineup runs the full spectrum — some absurd, some clever, all quotable. Which made you laugh hardest?

1

The Big Lebowski

The Coen Brothers' 1998 shaggy cult classic following the Dude, a laid-back slacker entangled in a surreal kidnapping plot.

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2

Dumb and Dumber

The Farrelly Brothers' 1994 spectacularly dumb road comedy starring Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels as two clueless best friends.

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3

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

Jay Roach's 1997 lovingly affectionate spoof of 1960s spy films featuring Mike Myers as a cryogenically frozen British secret agent.

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4

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Tom Shadyac's 1994 slapstick debut vehicle that launched Jim Carrey's comedy superstardom as an eccentric animal detective.

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5

Office Space

Mike Judge's 1999 quietly hilarious cult comedy about three software engineers who scheme to embezzle from their soulless corporation.

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6

American Pie

Paul and Chris Weitz's 1999 raunchy coming-of-age comedy about four high school friends making a pact to lose their virginity before prom.

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7

Rush Hour

Brett Ratner's 1998 buddy action-comedy pairing Jackie Chan's Hong Kong detective with Chris Tucker's motor-mouthed LAPD detective.

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8

Wayne's World

Penelope Spheeris's 1992 SNL spin-off following two heavy metal fans who produce a local cable access show in their basement.

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9

Home Alone

Chris Columbus's 1990 perennial holiday favorite about an eight-year-old accidentally left behind who must defend his home from bumbling burglars.

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10

Groundhog Day

Harold Ramis's 1993 ingeniously funny Bill Murray vehicle about a cynical weatherman forced to relive the same day over and over.

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11

Mrs. Doubtfire

Chris Columbus's 1993 Robin Williams showcase about a father who disguises himself as a female housekeeper to spend time with his kids.

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12

Clueless

Amy Heckerling's 1995 witty and affectionate Jane Austen-inspired satire set in the glossy world of Beverly Hills high school.

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13

There's Something About Mary

The Farrelly Brothers' 1998 outrageous romantic comedy about a man who hires a private investigator to track down his high school crush.

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14

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Mike Newell's 1994 warm-hearted British classic about a charming but commitment-phobic man who repeatedly encounters the same American woman.

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