Top 10 Stunt Comedy Films

Description: While not strictly about stunt performers, this film features numerous physical gags and slapstick comedy that could only be executed with the help of skilled stunt work.

Fact: The film was made by the same team behind "The Naked Gun" and is considered one of the funniest movies ever made.

Description: A fugitive takes refuge on a movie set as a stuntman, leading to a mix of real danger and movie magic. This film blurs the line between stunt work and real-life peril, offering a comedic yet thrilling narrative.

Fact: The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Director for Richard Rush.

Description: Featuring Leslie Nielsen as the bumbling detective Frank Drebin, this film is packed with physical comedy and outrageous stunts, making it a classic in the stunt comedy genre.

Fact: The film was based on the short-lived TV series "Police Squad!" which was also created by the Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker team.

Description: A parody of Top Gun, this film follows a maverick pilot, Topper Harley, through a series of absurd and hilarious stunts. It's a perfect example of how stunt comedy can be both a tribute and a spoof of action films.

Fact: Charlie Sheen's character was inspired by Tom Cruise's role in Top Gun. The film was so successful it spawned a sequel, Hot Shots! Part Deux.

Description: Leslie Nielsen returns as a spoof spy, Dick Steele, in this film that parodies James Bond and other spy movies, with plenty of over-the-top stunts and slapstick humor.

Fact: The film features numerous cameos, including Ray Charles, who plays a blind man who can see.

Description: Andy Samberg stars as an aspiring stuntman who attempts to perform stunts to raise money for his stepfather's heart transplant. The film is filled with comedic stunts and physical comedy.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a series of sketches for "Saturday Night Live" before being developed into a feature film.

Description: A group of actors making a Vietnam War film get lost in the jungle, leading to a series of comedic and dangerous situations. The film showcases the absurdity of Hollywood's portrayal of war through its stunt-filled comedy.

Fact: Robert Downey Jr. won a Golden Globe for his role in this film, which was controversial due to his character's use of blackface.

Description: Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg play two mismatched cops who get involved in a high-stakes case, leading to some very funny and inventive stunts.

Fact: The film includes a scene where Will Ferrell's character explains the financial crisis in a humorous way, which became quite popular.

Description: Bill Murray plays a man who thinks he's participating in an interactive theater experience but ends up in real danger, with his antics resembling those of a stunt performer.

Fact: The film was adapted from a novel by Robert Farrar, and Murray's character was originally written for a British actor.

Description: Another parody film, this time targeting the buddy cop genre, with Emilio Estevez and Samuel L. Jackson in a series of comedic stunts and gags.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a parody of the Lethal Weapon series but evolved to include elements from other cop movies.