10 Euphoric Comedies to Brighten Your Day

Description: This classic British comedy captures the euphoria of absurdity, following King Arthur and his knights on their quest for the Holy Grail, filled with slapstick humor and satirical wit.

Fact: The film was made on a shoestring budget, with the cast and crew often staying in the same hotel and sharing rooms to cut costs. Also, the famous "Black Knight" scene was improvised.

Description: This Coen Brothers' film is a celebration of the laid-back, euphoric lifestyle of "The Dude," a slacker embroiled in a complex kidnapping scheme.

Fact: Jeff Bridges improvised much of his dialogue, including the famous "The Dude abides" line. Also, the film has inspired a religion called "Dudeism."

Description: This British comedy captures the euphoria of action-packed police work, following a top London cop who's transferred to a sleepy village where he uncovers a sinister plot.

Fact: The film contains numerous references to other action movies, with director Edgar Wright ensuring that every scene was a homage to a different film. Also, the village of Sandford is a fictional place, but the film was shot in Wells, Somerset.

Description: This coming-of-age comedy captures the euphoria of teenage freedom and the chaos that ensues when two high school friends plan to score alcohol for a party, leading to a night of misadventures.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Untitled Apatow Project" during production. Also, the iconic "McLovin" ID was created by the film's art department.

Description: A stoner comedy that takes the euphoria of marijuana to new heights, following a process server and his dealer as they flee from hitmen after witnessing a murder.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life incident involving director David Gordon Green, who once smoked a rare strain of marijuana called Pineapple Express. Also, the film features a cameo by James Franco's real-life brother, Dave Franco.

Description: This film is the epitome of a wild, euphoric adventure. After a bachelor party in Las Vegas goes awry, the groomsmen wake up with no memory of the night before, leading to a hilarious quest to find the missing groom.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to help the actors portray their characters' confusion and disorientation. Also, the baby seen in the movie was played by twins, Grant and Avery Holmes.

Description: A post-apocalyptic comedy where the euphoria comes from the survivors' dark humor and camaraderie as they navigate a zombie-infested America, following a set of survival rules.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a TV pilot but was turned into a feature film. Also, the cameo by Bill Murray was kept secret from the cast until the day of shooting.

Description: This French film, with an English dub, brings euphoria through the unlikely friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic and his street-smart caregiver, filled with humor and heart.

Fact: The film was inspired by the true story of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo and his caregiver, Abdel Sellou. Also, it became the second highest-grossing non-English language film in the U.S.

Description: While not a traditional comedy, this Wes Anderson film is filled with whimsical humor and the euphoria of a bygone era, following a legendary concierge and his lobby boy at a renowned European hotel.

Fact: The film's color palette was inspired by the work of Austrian artist Gustav Klimt. Also, the hotel's pastry chef was played by real-life pastry chef, Giselda Volodi.

Description: A buddy comedy set in the '70s, this film captures the euphoria of a mismatched duo solving a mystery, with humor, action, and a nostalgic vibe.

Fact: The film was originally written as a TV pilot but was adapted into a feature film. Also, the director, Shane Black, has a penchant for setting his films during Christmas, and this one is no exception.