Top 20 Hilarious Movie Credits Bloopers
- "The Little Rascals" (1994)
- "Cheaper by the Dozen" (2003)
- "10 Things I Hate About You" (1999)
- "Life" (1999)
- "Bruce Almighty" (2003)
- "Analyze That" (2002)
- "Being There" (1979)
- "This Is 40" (2012)
- "A Bug's Life" (1998)
- "Grumpy Old Men" (1993) & "Grumpier Old Men" (1995)
- "Central Intelligence" (2016)
- "We're the Millers" (2013)
- "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" (2006)
- "The Cannonball Run" (1981)
- "Date Night" (2010)
- "Horrible Bosses" (2011)
- "The Nutty Professor" (1996)
- "Liar Liar" (1997)
- "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" (2004)
- "Rush Hour 2" (2001)
#20: “The Little Rascals” (1994)
The younger the cast is, the more likely they’re going to slip up. The 1994 version of “The Little Rascals” caps things off with each child actor getting their own title card. The credits also work in several bloopers, including Travis Tedford’s Spanky asking for his line, Zachary Mabry’s Porky getting the hiccups, and Brittany Ashton Holmes’s Darla repeatedly being told not to look at the camera. The kids aren’t the only ones who struggled with their lines. Reba McEntire gets tongue-tied while Donald Trump, who played Waldo’s dad, spits out some “bad popcorn.” For kids growing up during the 90s, this might’ve been their introduction to the concept of the blooper reels, as well as an early memory of a future president.
#19: “Cheaper by the Dozen” (2003)
Once again, we have a large cast of child stars, although the adults mess up just as much. As chaotic as the frog breakfast was in the finished film, the set was equally disorderly. With litteral eggs on their faces, Tom Welling, Hilary Duff, and Bonnie Hunt all had a hard time keeping them straight. In another scene, Steve Martin flubbed his line more than once, prompting some funny one-liners from Hunt. The best bloopers come from Ashton Kutcher, who drops an f-bomb in a PG movie. It’s bleeped, but that’s still apparently too edgy for YouTube. As great as her chemistry with Martin was, things got even steamier between Hunt and Kutcher, who jokingly made out. Funny, he met Demi Moore that same year.
#18: “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999)
If you stick around past Letters to Cleo’s rooftop performance of “I Want You to Want Me,” the credits for “10 Things I Hate About You” include several outtakes. The late Heath Ledger gained such a serious reputation that it’s easy to forget this teen comedy was his breakthrough. He had a good sense of humor behind the scenes as well, catching Julia Stiles off guard during a romantic moment. In the film, Ledger’s Patrick resists kissing Stiles’ Kat. In this blooper, Ledger goes for it! He’s not the only Joker. David Krumholtz tries to make a move on Joseph Gordon-Levitt and pulls a Three Stooges on Andrew Keegan. It’s Allison Janney who ultimately got lucky, surprising Stiles and Larisa Oleynik as they turn a corner.
#17: “Life” (1999)
“Life” is a surprisingly funny film, despite its focus on systemic racism and wrongful incarceration. We guess that when you have Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence as co-stars, comedy can be unearthed in even the darkest subjects. If the bloopers are any indication, there was camaraderie among the whole cast that kept morale high. While the film came out in 1999, it opens in the 30s. Murphy nonetheless tries to roll with it when a cell phone starts ringing, claiming his character had the first one. It’s just one of the many scenes that caused Lawrence to crack up. Murphy and the late Bernie Mac would both poke fun at his breaks, although Lawrence wasn’t afraid to own up to it.
#16: “Bruce Almighty” (2003)
You’d need the restraint of a god to avoid laughing while acting opposite Jim Carrey. Unfortunately, the cast of “Bruce Almighty” was only human. At times, Carrey almost seems to be daring his co-stars and the crew not to laugh, doubling down even when he knows the take is already unusable. Carrey has fun with Jennifer Aniston as she tries to get her blood type line down. Steve Carell arguably shows the most self-control on set, for the most part staying in character during Evan Baxter’s botched broadcast. The problem is that nobody else around him can contain their laughter. This inevitably causes Carell to break as well, although you can tell that he’s doing everything in his power to remain composed.
#15: “Analyze That” (2002)
In this sequel, Robert De Niro’s Paul Vitti pretends to be in a mentally deteriorated state to get out of prison. Billy Crystal’s Ben Sobel subjects Paul to a series of tests. While Paul maintains a sedated look in the film, De Niro has a much harder time not yucking it up with Crystal. In another scene, Lisa Kudrow forgets her own character’s name, which Crystal points out. Other highlights from Crystal include struggling to get a car door to open and his inability to say the word, “piliminary.” As much as Crystal cracked up De Niro, it was a two-way street. As De Niro makes a crude gesture with his fist, Crystal clearly wants another take just to see him do it again.
#14: “Being There” (1979)
The credits for this Peter Sellers comedy have more than one version. The most memorable contains several outtakes, all of which see Sellers lying down during a single scene. As Sellers slowly delivers the line in character, he can’t help but continually chuckle before finishing the take. Although the camera only focuses on Sellers, we can hear everybody surrounding him laughing along. As humorous as these credits are, Sellers felt this inclusion was why he didn’t win the Academy Award for Best Actor that year. On one hand, we wish Sellers had won an Oscar. If the cost would’ve been the absence of this blooper reel, though, we’re not sure which to choose. Let’s ask Rafael what he thinks!
#13: “This Is 40” (2012)
She only had a cameo, but Melissa McCarthy totally stole the show in “This Is 40.” Even when the credits roll, McCarthy manages to hijack them with an extended take of her scene. McCarthy comes up with some uniquely violent and hilarious threats for Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann, who render the take unusable with their cackles. Although obviously none of this will make it into the film itself, McCarthy fully commits to the bit, sounding dead serious as she talks about mutilating everyone in the room, especially Joanne Baron as the vice principal. You gotta give credit to Baron for playing along with McCarthy, trying to defuse the situation as any calm educator would. Eventually, everyone succumbs to the insanity of McCarthy’s tirade.
#12: “A Bug’s Life” (1998)
You might argue we’re cheating since these are animated characters, but it’s still a blooper reel played over the credits. So, it counts! Although Pixar considered having bloopers at the end of “Toy Story,” there wasn’t enough time. They kept the idea in mind for their second feature. The outtakes in “A Bug’s Life” proved to be such a hit that more were added weeks after the film’s release. Among the highlights are Princess Atta having a giggle fest acting opposite Hopper, Molt accidentally knocking the camera over, and even Woody crashing the set. Speaking of which, Pixar continued this tradition with “Toy Story 2” and “Monsters, Inc.” Nothing quite tops the surprise we got at the end of “A Bug’s Life,” however.
#11: “Grumpy Old Men” (1993) & “Grumpier Old Men” (1995)
Few duos in cinema had better chemistry than Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, be it on screen or off. The two have a hoot throughout the bloopers for “Grumpy Old Men,” and not just with each other. Burgess Meredith gives us several variations of a suggestive line, leading to some shocked reactions from Lemmon as his son. Meredith broke out the innuendos again during the bloopers for the sequel, “Grumpier Old Men.” As uproarious as Meredith’s line readings are, Lemmon and Matthau are truly the key to these movies. The outtakes once again prove that when you pair them together, they can do no wrong. Granted, bloopers are all about doing wrong, but these actors make it feel right!
#10: “Central Intelligence” (2016)
The film that kick-started the Dwayne Johnson/Kevin Hart bromance, “Central Intelligence” banks heavily on the stars’ chemistry. As the bloopers reveal, their dynamic is entirely authentic. The rest of the cast also get in on the fun, with Amy Ryan tickling the Rock. Melissa McCarthy gets some nervous giggles at his impressive physique - and we can’t blame her!
#9: “We're the Millers” (2013)
Even with an R-rating, the humor in “We’re the Millers” is mostly pretty clean. The gag reel on the other hand is something else! The cast clearly thrives on improv, coming up with the wildest jokes on the fly. Of course, there’s no way Jennifer Aniston was getting through the shoot without a “Friends” reference. It goes to show that a cast full of celebrated comedic actors gets you the most hilarious results!
#8: “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” (2006)
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly's collaborations are comedy gold. The bloopers from “Talladega Nights”’ highlight the duo’s talents as they ad-lib lines. Watching the actors break each other, and themselves, is especially endearing. The leads aren’t the only ones cracking up the cast, either; one moment has Ferrell failing to keep his composure under the late Michael Clarke Duncan’s perfect comedic timing.
#7: “The Cannonball Run” (1981)
Featuring an assortment of wacky characters, this action comedy is proud of its own kookiness. If the gag reel is anything to go by, the actors embraced their sillier side and then some. There’s something wholesome about watching well-known action stars like Burt Reynolds and Roger Moore shed their tough guy images. Although the film was a critical flop, it’s clear that the cast had the time of their lives making this cult classic.
#6: “Date Night” (2010)
Pairing comedy geniuses Steve Carell and Tina Fey in this movie about a married couple in way over their heads was a brilliant move. The film’s outtakes showcase their knack for improv, with Carell and Fey surprising their scene partners at every turn. We’re also treated to an extended take on the couple’s botched attempts to pass off as a European couple. As expected, it’s an absolute riot.
#5: “Horrible Bosses” (2011)
Apparently, this film was as fun to make as it was to watch. The cast put the “slap” in slapstick – literally! The bloopers also help make up for Colin Farrell’s relatively small screen time in the film, with an extended outtake of the actor displaying his improv skills. Meanwhile, Jason Sudeikis closes things out with the perfect wink to the audience.
#4: “The Nutty Professor” (1996)
It’s not often that most of the cast is just one person. But that was the case with “The Nutty Professor,” where Eddie Murphy plays as many as seven characters onscreen. Keeping a straight face around Murphy is quite a task, and turns out nobody on set was up to the challenge! Even Murphy himself struggles to maintain his composure. Then again, we would, too!
#3: “Liar Liar” (1997)
Few can compete with Jim Carrey when it comes to physical comedy, and “Liar Liar” provided Carrey with the perfect platform. Carrey cooks up jokes within seconds, with his scene partners having no choice but to roll with them. Of course, his boundless enthusiasm pretty much makes him a one-man show. Still, actress Swoosie Kurtz arguably owns this reel’s best moment, putting even Carrey at a loss for words …
#2: “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004)
There was so much footage shot for “Anchorman” that a whole other film, “Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie,” was released as a companion piece. And yet, it still wasn’t enough to include all the hilarity on set, as this gag reel reveals! The movie doesn’t let go of its surreal elements, adding a blooper from 1980’s “Smokey and the Bandit II” - one of the first movies to include outtakes in the credits.
#1: “Rush Hour 2” (2001)
Can you even call it a Jackie Chan movie if it doesn’t come with a blooper reel? The reel for “Rush Hour 2” shows off not only his dedication to his craft, but also his chemistry with co-star Chris Tucker. Tucker’s tendency to forget the name of his castmate’s character is a recurring factor. With all the fun the cast and crew had, it’s no wonder they returned for “Rush Hour 3” – well, except for that one guy.
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