Hilarious Geniuses: 10 Must-Watch Comedy Films

Description: A group of parapsychologists start a ghost-catching business, blending scientific genius with comedic chaos. Their adventures in paranormal investigation are both funny and inventive.

Fact: The film's famous "Stay Puft Marshmallow Man" was inspired by a childhood memory of co-writer Dan Aykroyd, who saw a marshmallow mascot at a parade.

Description: This film follows a group of brilliant college students who outsmart their professors and the military in a comedic battle of wits. It's a classic tale of intelligence versus authority, with plenty of laughs along the way.

Fact: The film was one of the first to feature a laser-induced popcorn explosion, which has since become a popular science experiment demonstration.

Description: Eddie Murphy plays a brilliant but socially inept professor who invents a formula to transform himself into a suave, confident alter-ego, leading to hilarious situations.

Fact: Eddie Murphy played seven different characters in the film, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Description: Professor Philip Brainard invents a substance that defies gravity, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and adventures. This film is a fun, family-friendly take on the genius inventor trope.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1961 Disney film "The Absent-Minded Professor."

Description: While more drama than comedy, this film features Will Hunting, a genius janitor with a gift for mathematics, whose life takes a comedic turn as he navigates his newfound fame and personal growth.

Fact: The script was written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Description: While not strictly a comedy, this film features Walter Mitty, a daydreamer with a genius for imagining himself in heroic situations, leading to a real-life adventure that's both funny and inspiring.

Fact: The film was inspired by a short story by James Thurber, but the plot was significantly altered for the movie.

Description: Based on Douglas Adams' book, this film follows Arthur Dent, an ordinary man who gets swept up in interstellar adventures with a genius alien friend, offering a comedic take on the universe's mysteries.

Fact: The film includes a cameo by Douglas Adams himself, who passed away before the movie was completed.

Description: While not a movie, this TV series deserves a mention for its portrayal of socially awkward geniuses. The show follows a group of physicists who navigate life, love, and friendship with a comedic twist.

Fact: The show was inspired by the real-life experiences of one of its creators, Bill Prady, who worked with physicists at Caltech. The character of Sheldon Cooper was partly inspired by a real-life physicist, David Saltzberg.

Description: Wallace Ritchie, an American tourist, gets mistaken for a spy due to his participation in an interactive theater game, showcasing his unwitting genius in navigating spy-world antics.

Fact: The film was based on a book by Robert Farrar Capon, which was originally set in New York City but was changed to London for the movie.

Description: Two salesmen, who are not exactly tech-savvy, find themselves in an internship at Google, surrounded by young, brilliant minds. Their journey is filled with comedic attempts to keep up with the tech geniuses.

Fact: The film was actually shot at Google's headquarters, and many of the extras were real Google employees.