Jackie Chan’s Best Comedy Movies, Ranked

Jackie Chan is a highly celebrated actor, martial artist, and filmmaker known for his creative and funny fight scenes and stunts. He’s been in over 150 movies since the 1960s, and fans love him both for his action skills and his comedic timing. He’s considered one of the greatest action stars in the world.

As a huge fan, I’ve always been amazed by Jackie Chan – he’s truly one of the most famous and influential people in movies worldwide! It’s incredible to see how many fans he has, both here and abroad, and he absolutely deserves the recognition he’s gotten, with stars on both the Hollywood and Hong Kong Walk of Fame. He’s a genuine legend, and I love revisiting his films. So, I’ve put together a ranking of what I think are Jackie Chan’s funniest movies!

‘The Medallion’ (2003)

The Medallion, released in 2003, is a funny action movie starring Jackie Chan. He plays Eddie, a cool and collected Hong Kong police officer who gains incredible powers and becomes an immortal warrior after a dangerous accident involving a mysterious medallion.

Eddie teams up with fellow spy Nicole (Claire Forlani) to uncover the secrets of the medallion and stop the evil Highbinders, led by the dangerous Snakehead (Julian Sands), from reclaiming it. Jackie Chan is famous for his funny, witty remarks, and this playful humor keeps the movie light and entertaining.

‘Around the World in 80 Days’ (2004)

The 2004 film Around the World in 80 Days is an action-comedy remake of both the 1956 movie and Jules Verne’s classic 1873 novel. Set in the 19th century, the story follows the eccentric scientist Phileas Fogg (Steve Coogan) as he tries to travel around the world in just 80 days. He’s joined on his adventure by his valet, Passepartout (Chan).

The filmmakers deliberately took a lot of liberties with the original story to make the movie funnier, adding many unexpected and silly details. Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson had great chemistry together, making them perfect for this film. Interestingly, Around the World in 80 Days was a remarkably costly production, and it didn’t have a distributor until Disney stepped in to release it.

‘The Spy Next Door’ (2010)

In the 2010 film The Spy Next Door, Jackie Chan stars as Bob Ho, a Chinese spy working with the CIA who begins a relationship with his recently divorced neighbor, Gillian. Gillian’s children don’t particularly like Bob, seeing him as a bit of a geek. When Gillian has to travel to care for her father, Bob plans to tell her about his secret life. He decides to look after her kids while she’s away, hoping to win them over.

I was really captivated by this movie! It’s so thrilling to watch a dangerous criminal slip through the fingers of the CIA, and the stakes get even higher when Gillian’s incredibly bright son finds a secret file on Bob’s computer – a file the villain will stop at nothing to get. What really makes this film stand out, though, is seeing Jackie Chan interact with the kids – his physical comedy is used brilliantly, and it’s genuinely hilarious. If you’re looking for a heartwarming story about family, with Chan as the charismatic heart of it all, you absolutely have to watch this one.

‘Mr. Nice Guy’ (1997)

The 1997 film Mr. Nice Guy features Jackie Chan as a Chinese TV chef who accidentally gets involved with Diana, a reporter (played by Gabrielle Fitzpatrick). She was filming a failed drug raid when her footage—which exposes dangerous criminals—gets swapped with a children’s DVD, creating a risky situation.

A kung fu cook jumps in to rescue her from dangerous drug dealers. The movie is hilarious, largely because of its over-the-top style and Jackie Chan’s brilliant performance. The action is fantastic too – it’s classic Jackie Chan, full of exciting and exaggerated stunts that perfectly match the comedic tone.

‘Shanghai Noon’ (2000)

The movie Shanghai Noon begins in China with Chon Wang (Jackie Chan), a somewhat clumsy imperial guard. He travels to the American Wild West after Princess Pei Pei (Lucy Liu) is kidnapped. There, he meets Roy O’Bannon (Owen Wilson), a friendly and opportunistic outlaw. Wang convinces O’Bannon to help him rescue the princess by offering him money, and the unlikely pair team up, creating a memorable duo the West has never witnessed before.

The movie features the comedic talents of Wilson and Chan, a truly funny duo. Their hilarious chemistry is even better against the backdrop of the Wild West. The film was a hit with both critics and audiences, and it was popular enough to get a sequel called Shanghai Knights.

‘Rush Hour’ (1998)

Released in 1998, Rush Hour is an American action-comedy film directed by Brett Ratner and written by Jim Kouf and Ross LaManna. The movie follows Detective Inspector Lee (Jackie Chan), a skilled Hong Kong detective, and Detective James Carter (Chris Tucker), a boisterous and independent FBI agent in Los Angeles, as they team up to catch the people who kidnapped Soo Yung (Julia Hsu), the eleven-year-old daughter of the Chinese consul.

Jackie Chan’s more relaxed and confident performance in this film allows him to really showcase his physical comedy skills, and it perfectly complements Chris Tucker’s energetic and lively personality. The movie was a huge success, earning over $140 million domestically, and led to two follow-up films: Rush Hour 2 and Rush Hour 3.

‘Wheels on Meals’ (1984)

Wheels on Meals is a fun action-comedy set in Barcelona. It follows cousins Thomas and David, who operate a food truck. Their lives get complicated when they meet a clever pickpocket and a clumsy detective, leading them into a world of crime and exciting, fast-paced action reminiscent of Hong Kong action films.

As a huge Jackie Chan fan, I think Wheels on Meals has one of the greatest fight scenes ever – not just in his films, but in all of martial arts cinema! It’s already a really funny movie, but that fight takes it to another level, making it a true classic. Plus, the cast is amazing, and they really nailed the ‘three buddies’ dynamic that was so popular back then. The way those three characters bounce off each other is just hilarious!

‘Project A’ (1983)

Set in Hong Kong in the late 1800s, Project A stars Jackie Chan as Dragon Ma, a police officer who loses his job and team after a mission goes wrong. He’s then forced to join forces with a group of clumsy fellow officers and an old enemy (Sammo Hung) to fight crime and corruption.

Project A stands out as one of Jackie Chan’s most daring and spectacular films, famously featuring a dangerous fall from a clock tower with no safety nets. While it’s not his funniest movie, the combination of thrilling action and lighthearted comedy makes it a must-see.

‘Police Story’ (1985)

Jackie Chan wrote, directed, and starred in the action comedy Police Story. He plays Ka-Kui, a Hong Kong detective who goes outside the law to protect Selina Fong, a crucial witness, and expose a drug lord. Ka-Kui also has to clear his own name after being wrongly accused of murder, all while protecting Selina from those seeking revenge.

As a huge action movie fan, I can tell you Police Story really changed the game. It basically set the standard for how you could blend incredible action with laugh-out-loud comedy, and so many filmmakers have copied it since! It’s just packed with funny moments and some of the most amazing stunts and fight scenes I’ve ever seen – that shopping mall fight is legendary, with people flying everywhere and glass breaking all over the place. It’s a classic for a reason!

‘Drunken Master’ (1978)

The classic 1978 martial arts film, Drunken Master, stars Jackie Chan as a playful and rebellious young Wong Fei-hung. Because of his constant mischief, his father sends him to a strict and unusual martial arts master for training, focusing on fighting styles with unique stances. When a dangerous assassin targets his family, Wong is forced to use his unpredictable new skills to protect them.

Let me tell you, “Drunken Master” isn’t just a classic Kung Fu film – it’s arguably Jackie Chan at his absolute best, especially when it comes to comedy. Even today, it holds up incredibly well. The story is fantastic – watching Chan train to master this hilariously unpredictable ‘Drunken Master’ style of fighting is just pure joy. And while it’s tough to pinpoint a peak for someone with such a long and amazing career, there’s a youthful energy to him in this film that’s infectious. It’s no surprise he was able to keep up this level of action and stunts for decades after!

2026-03-25 20:06