Comedies About Death

Because Someone Has To

Death is the funniest subject in cinema, mostly because it's the most terrifying. These films sit right on that edge and refuse to fall off either side.

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Created: October 18, 2025

The Collection

Harold and Maude

Harold and Maude

1971
1
Harold and Maude
1971
1
Harold and Maude
IMDb 7.9 / 10
Director Hal Ashby
Cast Ruth Gordon, Bud Cort, Vivian Pickles
Why An essential entry — Harold and Maude embodies exactly what this collection is about.
The Loved One

The Loved One

1965
2
The Loved One
1965
2
The Loved One
IMDb 6.9 / 10
Director Tony Richardson
Cast Robert Morse, Jonathan Winters, Anjanette Comer
Why An essential entry — The Loved One embodies exactly what this collection is about.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

1975
3
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
1975
3
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
IMDb 8.2 / 10
Director Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
Cast Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle
Box Office $2,562,392
Why An essential entry — Monty Python and the Holy Grail embodies exactly what this collection is about.
Weekend at Bernie's

Weekend at Bernie's

1989
4
Weekend at Bernie's
1989
4
Weekend at Bernie's
IMDb 6.4 / 10
Director Ted Kotcheff
Cast Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Catherine Mary Stewart
Box Office $30,218,387
Why An essential entry — Weekend at Bernie's embodies exactly what this collection is about.
Death at a Funeral

Death at a Funeral

2007
5
Death at a Funeral
2007
5
Death at a Funeral
IMDb 7.3 / 10
Director Frank Oz
Cast Matthew Macfadyen, Peter Dinklage, Ewen Bremner
Box Office $8,580,428
Why An essential entry — Death at a Funeral embodies exactly what this collection is about.
The Death of Stalin

The Death of Stalin

2017
6
The Death of Stalin
2017
6
The Death of Stalin
IMDb 7.3 / 10
Director Armando Iannucci
Cast Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Jeffrey Tambor
Box Office $8,047,856
Why An essential entry — The Death of Stalin embodies exactly what this collection is about.
About Schmidt

About Schmidt

2002
7
About Schmidt
2002
7
About Schmidt
IMDb 7.2 / 10
Director Alexander Payne
Cast Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney
Box Office $65,016,287
Why An essential entry — About Schmidt embodies exactly what this collection is about.
Defending Your Life

Defending Your Life

1991
8
Defending Your Life
1991
8
Defending Your Life
IMDb 7.2 / 10
Director Albert Brooks
Cast Albert Brooks, Meryl Streep, Rip Torn
Box Office $16,371,128
Why An essential entry — Defending Your Life embodies exactly what this collection is about.
Wristcutters: A Love Story

Wristcutters: A Love Story

2007
9
Wristcutters: A Love Story
2007
9
Wristcutters: A Love Story
IMDb 7.2 / 10
Director Goran Dukić
Cast Patrick Fugit, Shannyn Sossamon, Shea Whigham
Box Office $446,165
Why An essential entry — Wristcutters: A Love Story embodies exactly what this collection is about.
Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice

1988
10
Beetlejuice
1988
10
Beetlejuice
IMDb 7.5 / 10
Director Tim Burton
Cast Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, Michael Keaton
Box Office $74,664,632
Why An essential entry — Beetlejuice embodies exactly what this collection is about.

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