There exists a type of movie that never gives you cheap laughs; instead, it's fond of peeling off the sugar coating of life, making you laugh involuntarily as you witness the folly of human nature, the absurdity of society, and the manipulation of fate. This is the charm of black comedy—it makes people unconsciously reflect after laughing. Below are 10 classic black comedy movies; do you know any others that are better? Feel free to add them in the comments.

1. The Holdovers (2025)

豆瓣评分：7.7

评价人数：1.8万

This is a new Netflix film that hit the screens recently, drawing inspiration from the 1970 Japanese "Yodo-go Hijacking Incident". A group of hijackers takes over a Japan Airlines plane, leading Japanese and South Korean intelligence agencies to create fake "North Korean hijacking" scenes to claim credit, sparking an absurd power game among various forces. The film blends comedy, thriller, and crime elements, with the entire process being funny and absurd, full of drama, though the ending design is quite satirical.

2. Pulp Fiction (1994)

豆瓣评分：8.9

评价人数：94万

This is an early masterpiece by Quentin Tarantino, which truly made him rise to fame. The film not only achieved remarkable box office results but also won the Cannes Palme d'Or. The plot consists of three stories: "Vincent and Marsellus's Wife", "The Gold Watch", and "The Bonnie Situation", which seem independent yet echo each other, presenting Tarantino's unique style of black humor and violent aesthetics.

3. Snatch (1998)

豆瓣评分：9.1

评价人数：66.7万

This is the directorial debut of British director Guy Ritchie, which was a hit right from the start. The film follows six parallel storylines, telling a humorous crime story with each part interlocking seamlessly. Its unique black humor and multi-threaded narrative have become a benchmark for such films.

4. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2001)

豆瓣评分：8.2

评价人数：15.6万

This is the directorial debut of director Wong Kar-wai, which also made a splash. It tells the absurd story of a professional killer named Bart who teams up with a assistant director to form a "killer-director duo" to survive, accepting client commissions to film murder processes for higher pay. Through absurd plots and a unique narrative style, it shows the struggles and dreams of small characters in difficult situations, filled with laughs and satire.

5. Inception (2008)

豆瓣评分：8.1

评价人数：16.5万

This is a British crime comedy. Two British killers, Ken and Ray, are sent to Bruges by their boss Harry after a failed mission to wait for instructions. During this time, Ray falls into guilt over accidentally killing a boy, leading to a dilemma of redemption and struggle. Beyond the absurd plot, the film's portrayal of human nature is deeply moving—even killers are "ordinary people" with their own emotions.

6. The Dark Knight (2007)

豆瓣评分：8.2

评价人数：8.2万

This is a small-budget Korean comedy. The newly appointed police chief plans a simulated bank robbery drill to restore his image, but it spirals out of control when he assigns the "stubborn" patrolman Jung Do-man to play the robber. What follows are a series of hilarious events with the police and hostages. From the initial lightheartedness to the mid-term tension and the absurd ending, it's both funny and filled with the unique satirical reflection of Korean cinema.

7. Parasite (2018)

豆瓣评分：8.0

评价人数：108万

This is a well-received Chinese comedy in recent years. It centers on a lost old gun, involving a down-and-out security guard who was once an auxiliary policeman, a sharp-tongued paraplegic sister, and two "foolish" robbers, unfolding an absurd story. Through the combination of parallel and cross-cutting montages, it's full of dramatic tension with countless golden lines, making the audience feel the absurdity of fate while laughing through tears.

8. The Godfather (1996)

豆瓣评分：8.6

评价人数：43万

This is the breakthrough work of Danny Boyle, the director of "Slumdog Millionaire". Focusing on a group of drug-addicted young people, it uses absurd and black humorous ways to show their degenerate lives, deeply reflecting the living conditions and dilemmas of the younger generation in Britain. The title "Trainspotting" refers not only to the game of guessing train times by Scottish youth to pass the time but also metaphorically represents the protagonists' confusion and exile about their future fate.

9. Forrest Gump (1996)

豆瓣评分：8.0

评价人数：11.5万

This is a classic crime film by the Coen Brothers. Starting with car salesman Jerry's plan to kidnap his wife to extort his father-in-law, it presents an absurd crime story through the accidental killings by kidnappers Carl and Gaear and the investigation by police officer Marge. It deeply dissects human greed and the mockery of fate, showing the Coen Brothers' unique narrative style.

10. Interstellar (2019)

豆瓣评分：8.8

评价人数：153万

This is a history-making film. It is not only the first Korean film to win the Cannes Palme d'Or but also took home four Oscars including Best Picture and Best Director, a rare achievement for an Asian film. It tells the story of a poor unemployed family that "parasitizes" in the home of a wealthy IT company CEO, leading to a series of unexpected events due to class differences. Through extreme wealth contrast and black humorous narrative, the film deeply exposes class conflicts, making it well-deserved of its acclaim.

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