- The Jerk (1979)
- Trading Places (1983)
- Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
- The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
- Jackass: The Movie (2002)
- The Pink Panther (2006)
- Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)
- The Hangover (2009)
- The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
- The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)
Pranks have always been a staple of comedy, bringing laughter and sometimes chaos into our lives. This collection of films showcases the art of the prank in all its glory, from elaborate schemes to simple, yet effective, gags. Whether you're a fan of slapstick humor or enjoy the clever twists of a well-executed ruse, these movies will tickle your funny bone and remind you of the joy of a good laugh at someone else's expense.

The Jerk (1979)
Description: Steve Martin's character, Navin Johnson, inadvertently becomes the target of pranks and misunderstandings as he navigates his way through life.
Fact: The film was Steve Martin's first starring role in a feature film.


Trading Places (1983)
Description: A rich man and a poor man switch lives due to a bet, leading to a series of pranks and social commentary wrapped in comedy.
Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.


Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)
Description: Two con artists engage in a battle of wits and pranks to swindle a wealthy heiress, leading to a series of comedic cons and counter-cons.
Fact: The film was remade in 2019 as "The Hustle" with Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson.


The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
Description: Leslie Nielsen's deadpan delivery and the film's slapstick humor make it a classic in the prank comedy genre, with pranks and gags galore.
Fact: The film was based on the short-lived TV series "Police Squad!" which was also known for its humor.


Jackass: The Movie (2002)
Description: A compilation of outrageous stunts and pranks, this movie takes the concept of pranking to an extreme, often painful, level.
Fact: The film was banned in several countries due to its content, but it also became a cult classic.


The Pink Panther (2006)
Description: Steve Martin stars as the bumbling Inspector Clouseau, whose investigation into the theft of the famous Pink Panther diamond involves a series of comical pranks and disguises.
Fact: The film is a remake of the 1963 original, and Steve Martin's performance was praised for bringing a fresh comedic take to the character.


Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)
Description: Sacha Baron Cohen's character, Borat, engages in a series of outrageous pranks and cultural misunderstandings as he travels through America.
Fact: The film was banned in several countries, including Kazakhstan, due to its controversial content.


The Hangover (2009)
Description: This film is a rollercoaster of pranks gone wrong, where a bachelor party in Las Vegas spirals into a series of wild and hilarious misadventures.
Fact: The film was a massive box office success, spawning two sequels, and the term "wolfpack" became synonymous with close-knit friends.


The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
Description: While not entirely about pranks, this film features a delightful array of comedic moments, including a memorable scene where a character pretends to be dead, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings.
Fact: The film was nominated for nine Academy Awards, winning four, including Best Original Score.


The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)
Description: Bill Murray plays a man who thinks he's participating in an interactive theater experience but ends up in real-life espionage, leading to a series of accidental pranks and comedic chaos.
Fact: The film was based on a novel by Robert Farrar Capon.
