There's something uniquely charming about rural settings in films, especially when they're paired with the hilarity of comedy. This collection of the 23 funniest rural comedies brings together the best of both worlds, showcasing the lighter side of countryside life with its quirky characters, hilarious mishaps, and heartwarming moments. Whether you're looking for a good laugh or a feel-good movie night, these films are sure to entertain and delight with their rural charm and comedic flair.
The Jerk (1979)
Description: A naive man from a poor rural background becomes an accidental millionaire, only to lose it all, in this classic Steve Martin comedy.
Fact: The film's famous line, "I was born a poor black child," is often misquoted as "I was born a poor white child."
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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982)
Description: A musical comedy about a well-respected brothel in a small Texas town that faces closure due to a TV reporter's exposé, leading to a community uproar.
Fact: The film was based on a real-life brothel in La Grange, Texas, known as the Chicken Ranch.
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The Great Outdoors (1988)
Description: A family vacation in the woods turns into a comedy of errors when the in-laws show up, leading to a series of funny and chaotic events.
Fact: The film features a memorable scene where John Candy's character battles a giant bear.
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Doc Hollywood (1991)
Description: A young doctor, on his way to a lucrative job in Beverly Hills, crashes his car in a small town and is sentenced to community service, leading to humorous interactions with the locals.
Fact: The film was shot in the small town of Micanopy, Florida, which was transformed to look like the fictional Grady, South Carolina.
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The Straight Story (1999)
Description: While not strictly a comedy, this film by David Lynch has moments of humor as an elderly man travels across Iowa on a lawnmower to reconcile with his estranged brother.
Fact: The film is based on a true story, and the journey depicted in the movie was actually completed by Alvin Straight in
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Secondhand Lions (2003)
Description: A boy is sent to live with his eccentric uncles in rural Texas, leading to humorous and heartwarming adventures as they share tales of their adventurous past.
Fact: The film was shot on location in Texas, using real-life ranches to capture the rural atmosphere.
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The Dukes of Hazzard (2005)
Description: This film adaptation of the TV series follows the adventures of the Duke cousins as they outwit the corrupt local authorities in their rural Georgia county.
Fact: The iconic General Lee car was actually a 1969 Dodge Charger, not a 1970 as often believed.
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Green Acres (2007)
Description: A top London cop is transferred to a seemingly quiet village where he uncovers a conspiracy, all while dealing with the town's eccentric characters in this British comedy.
Fact: The film features numerous references to other action movies, including a homage to "Point Break."
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