Top 10 Memory Comedy Films

Description: A wealthy woman loses her memory after falling off her yacht, and a carpenter she once wronged convinces her she's his wife. The ensuing comedy of errors and eventual romance is both funny and heartwarming.

Fact: The film was remade in 2018 with a gender swap, where the man loses his memory instead. Also, the original film was a box office hit, grossing over $27 million.

Description: While not directly about memory loss, the film's protagonist, Happy, has a short temper and a unique approach to golf, leading to many memory-worthy comedic moments.

Fact: Adam Sandler wrote the script with his friend Tim Herlihy. Also, the film was a commercial success, grossing over $38 million worldwide.

Description: A screenwriter with amnesia is mistaken for a long-lost war hero in a small town. The film blends comedy with drama as he tries to piece together his identity.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life story of a man named Homer Collyer, who was thought to be dead but reappeared years later. Also, the film features a recreation of a 1950s movie theater.

Description: A Finnish film where a man loses his memory after being beaten up. His journey to rediscover himself includes humorous and touching moments, making it a unique addition to this list.

Fact: The film won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. Also, it was Finland's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Description: This film follows Henry, who falls for Lucy, a woman with short-term memory loss. Every day, he has to woo her all over again, making for a unique and touching love story wrapped in comedy.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life story of a woman with a similar condition. Also, the film's ending was changed to be more uplifting after test audiences found the original ending too sad.

Description: Chris, a former high school hockey star, suffers a brain injury that affects his memory. His struggle to regain control of his life leads to a comedic yet tense bank heist plot.

Fact: Joseph Gordon-Levitt learned to drive for this film, as his character had to drive a stick shift. Also, the film was shot in Canada to take advantage of tax incentives.

Description: After a wild bachelor party in Las Vegas, three friends wake up with no memory of the previous night, only to find their friend missing and a baby in their suite. Their quest to piece together the night is both hilarious and chaotic.

Fact: The film was shot in reverse order to keep the actors' appearances consistent with the story's timeline. Also, the character of Doug was supposed to be in the film more, but his role was reduced due to scheduling conflicts.

Description: After a car accident, Paige loses her memory of the last five years, including her marriage. Her husband must win her heart all over again, blending romance with comedic moments of rediscovery.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the true story of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter. Also, the film's soundtrack includes a cover of "The Vow" by The National.

Description: While not strictly a comedy, Memento uses dark humor to explore the life of Leonard Shelby, who has anterograde amnesia and uses notes and tattoos to hunt for his wife's murderer. The film's structure itself plays with memory and perception.

Fact: The film was shot in two different styles: black and white for the chronological scenes and color for the reverse chronological scenes. Also, the script was written in reverse order.

Description: Although more of a romantic sci-fi, the film uses humor to explore the concept of erasing memories of past relationships, leading to a poignant and funny exploration of love and memory.

Fact: The film's title is taken from a line in Alexander Pope's poem "Eloisa to Abelard." Also, the film was shot in 24 days, with much of the filming done in reverse order.