- The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)
- The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
- The Gate (1987)
- The Princess Bride (1987)
- Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
- The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
- Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
- The Last Mimzy (2007)
- Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
Portal comedy films offer a unique blend of humor and fantasy, where characters often find themselves in hilariously unexpected situations due to magical or sci-fi portals. This collection showcases films that not only entertain with their comedic elements but also explore the whimsical possibilities of portal travel, making for an enjoyable and light-hearted viewing experience.
The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)
Description: This animated film involves a boy who travels through a magical tollbooth, encountering various comedic characters and situations.
Fact: The film was based on the novel by Norton Juster, which has become a classic in children's literature.
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The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
Description: Buckaroo Banzai uses a jet car to travel through a portal to another dimension, resulting in a mix of comedy and sci-fi adventure.
Fact: The film has a cult following and was directed by W.D. Richter, who also wrote the screenplay for "Invasion of the Body Snatchers."
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The Gate (1987)
Description: Though more of a horror-comedy, "The Gate" features kids dealing with a portal to hell, leading to some darkly comedic moments.
Fact: The film was directed by Tibor Takács, who also directed "I, Madman."
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The Princess Bride (1987)
Description: While primarily a fairy tale, the film includes a comedic scene where characters enter the Fire Swamp, which can be seen as a portal to adventure and humor.
Fact: The film was adapted from William Goldman's novel of the same name.
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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
Description: The duo uses a time-traveling phone booth, which acts as a portal to different historical periods, leading to comedic encounters.
Fact: The film spawned a sequel, "Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey," and a third installment, "Bill & Ted Face the Music."
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The Incredible Shrinking Man (1957)
Description: While not a comedy in the traditional sense, this film includes a scene where the protagonist encounters a portal-like effect due to his shrinking, leading to humorous situations.
Fact: The film was remade in 1981 as "The Incredible Shrinking Woman" with Lily Tomlin.
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
Description: This film adaptation of Douglas Adams' work features numerous portal-like scenarios, including the Infinite Improbability Drive, leading to humorous situations.
Fact: The film includes a cameo by Douglas Adams, who passed away before the film was completed.
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Zathura: A Space Adventure (2005)
Description: A board game turns into a portal that sends two brothers on a space adventure filled with comedic and thrilling moments.
Fact: The film is a spiritual sequel to "Jumanji," sharing similar themes of magical games.
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The Last Mimzy (2007)
Description: Children find a box of toys that act as portals to the future, leading to comedic and touching moments.
Fact: The film was based on the short story "Mimsy Were the Borogoves" by Lewis Padgett.
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
Description: A video game acts as a portal, sucking players into a jungle adventure filled with comedic challenges.
Fact: The film was a massive box office success, leading to a sequel, "Jumanji: The Next Level."
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