Some of the most iconic films of all time have been comedies.

However, while there are plenty of great comedies out there, not every one is an absolute must-watch.

These are10 examples of must-watch comedy movies.

Peter Venkman, played by Bill Murray, speaks into a walkie-talkie in ‘Ghostbusters’.

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Blazing Saddlesstands out because of just how effectively it showcases the various strengths of Brooks' career.

6’Airplane!'

’s success as a comedy boils down to the fact thateach and every actor plays their dialogue entirely straight.

Shaun (Simon Pegg) opens his mouth in disbelief while Ed (Nick Frost) holds a camera in ‘Shaun of the Dead’.

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In terms of legacy,Hughes' writing isThe Breakfast Club’s greatest asset.

The cast is a huge part of what makesBridesmaidssuch a beloved film.

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Holden McNeil (Ben Affleck) looks at Alyssa Jones (Joey Lauren Adams) in ‘Chasing Amy’.

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Nyles, played by Andy Samberg, floats in a pool on an inflatable pizza in ‘Palm Springs’.

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Sheriff Bart (Cleavon Little) and Jim the Waco Kid (Gene Wilder) laugh together in ‘Blazing Saddles’.

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Ted Striker and Otto, the inflatable pilot, attempt to land a plane while Dr. Rumack watches in ‘Airplane!'

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Rachel Jansen (Mila Kunis) sits with Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) in ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’.

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Buster Keaton’s projectionist character looks to his left in ‘Sherlock Jr.'

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John Bender (Judd Nelson), Andrew Clark (Emilio Estevez), Allison Reynolds (Ally Sheedy), Claire Standish (Molly Ringwald), and Brian Johnson (Anthony Michael Hall) sitting together in The Breakfast Club

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The cast of Bridesmaids ​​​​​​​looks ahead while in a store.

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The Ghostbusters look serious while wearing their proton packs in ‘Ghostbusters’.

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