Top 11 Best Parody Movies On Disney Plus In 2023 [Ranked]

 

In Parody Movies, familiar genres, iconic films, and pop culture references are playfully turned on their heads for the ultimate comedic experience. From horror and action to romance and fantasy, these films lovingly deconstruct and reimagine well-known narratives, offering a clever commentary on the tropes, clichés, and trends that have become synonymous with various genres.

 

Be it the iconic "Airplane!" to the absurd "Scary Movie" series, these films often offer a form of cultural commentary, challenge our expectations and encourage us to see familiar stories in a new light, all while revelling in the sheer joy of comedic exaggeration.

 

With this list of Parody Movies available on Disney Plus, prepare to be amused, delighted, and thoroughly entertained as comedy and culture collide in the most interesting way.

 

 

1. Borat (2006)

 

 

Borat is a comedy which has been helmed for the screen by Larry Charles.

 

Toplined by actors such as Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian, and Luenell (main characters), the film was released in 2006 with a runtime of 1 hour and 24 min.

 

Borat is a dark political comedy in which Borat, a TV representative, makes a cross-continental journey from Kazakhstan to America. The story unfolds wide cultural shocks, differences, and new interests for him.

 

On the quest to shoot about the riveting lives of Americans, his documentary captures several flavours of the land. With elements from some quirky books, the film builds an insightful and subtle collection pushing for a self-reflective outcome.

 

 

 

2. Deadpool (2016)

 

 

Bankrolled by Twentieth Century Fox, Deadpool is an action-adventure starring Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, and T.J. Miller in prominent roles.

 

Helmed by Tim Miller, the motion picture became a box-office success as it amassed $363,070,709 in the United States of America and Canada. Its worldwide total was $782,836,791 against a production budget of $58,000,000.

 

Wade Wilson is a small-time freelance mercenary who's been dishonourably discharged from the Special Forces. He comes across Vanessa, falls in love and marries her. However, his happiness is short-lived when he's diagnosed with terminal cancer. A messiah called Ajax comes through and promises an experimental cure for him, that ends up giving him accelerated superpowers, turning him into a masked vigilante, Deadpool.

 

While the process itself is painful and traumatic, it leaves Wade disfigured. And now, he wants revenge on the man who almost killed him.

 

 

 

3. Deadpool 2 (2018)

 

 

Bankrolled by Twentieth Century Fox and helmed by David Leitch, Deadpool 2 is an action-adventure that hit the screens in 2018.

 

Wade Wilson, aka Deadpool, has always been anxious that his mercenary days will exact a dark price from him someday. But when he loses his all-time love Vanessa, something inside Wade definitively breaks.

 

The potty-mouth anti-hero soon finds himself distracted with a major mission that has him teaming up with a squad of superheroes to protect a chubby young mutant named Russell Collins, aka Firefist.

 

Seeking the boy's death is a despicable cyborg called Cable who hails from the future.

 

 

 

4. Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993)

 

 

Starring Charlie Sheen, Lloyd Bridges, and Valeria Golino, Hot Shots! Part Deux tells a familiar story with a competent script and direction. While not a standout in any particular area, it provides a solid movie-going experience.

 

In a daring attempt to rescue captured soldiers and assassinate Saddam Hussein, American special forces are repeatedly foiled by the Iraqis. 

 

Suspecting a mole in their ranks, Colonel Denton Walters seeks the help of retired war hero Topper Harley, now a reclusive Buddhist in Thailand. After initially refusing, Topper agrees to lead a small team into Iraq, accompanied by his ex-girlfriend Ramada.

 

 But when they reach the heavily guarded hostage camp, a confrontation with an Iraqi patrol boat defeats them, leading to a complex turn of events. 

 

 

 

5. Hot Shots! (1991)

 

 

Bankrolled by Twentieth Century Fox, Hot Shots! is an action-comedy starring Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes, and Valeria Golino in prominent roles.

 

Helmed by Jim Abrahams, the motion picture became a box-office success as it amassed $69,467,617 in the United States of America and Canada. Its worldwide total was $181,096,164 against a production budget of $26,000,000.

 

Lieutenant Sean "Topper" Harley is a U.S. Navy ace pilot who, despite having trouble thoughts, returns to his duty to get away from the strong influence of his father. 

 

However, his line of work comes with many baggage. From a heavy past holding memories to an unwanted rivalry with a cocky fighter pilot and an unexpected entry of love, Topper has many issues to face all at once. 

 

Meanwhile, a mission in Iraw requires Topper's presence. 

 

 

 

6. Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993)

 

 

Featuring Cary Elwes, Richard Lewis, and Roger Rees in the lead, Robin Hood: Men in Tights is an adventure-comedy movie that was released in 1993. It comprises a talented team of crew members Mel Brooks (director), Mel Brooks, Evan Chandler, and J.D. Shapiro (screenplay), Michael D. O'Shea (cinematography), and others.

 

The motion picture received a score of 6.7 on IMDb, while it received 44 out of 100 on Metacritic.

 

In the midst of the Crusades, Robin of Loxley is captured and imprisoned in Jerusalem. With the help of his fellow inmate, the sneezing Asneeze, he escapes and frees the other inmates. 

 

Returning to England, Robin finds that Prince John has assumed control in the absence of King Richard.

 

 Determined to regain his family home, Loxley Hall, Robin recruits Little John and Will Scarlet O'Hara to his cause. Along the way, he meets the spirited Maid Marian of Bagelle, who seeks the man with the key to her Everlast chastity belt.

 

 With Rabbi Tuckman and the blind servant Blinkin joining their band, Robin sets out to challenge Prince John's abuses of power.

 

 

 

7. Johnny English Reborn (2011)

 

 

With a budget of $45,000,000, this blockbuster film raked in an impressive $160,078,586 at the box office. Directed by Oliver Parker and featuring a star-studded cast including Rowan Atkinson, Rosamund Pike, and Dominic West, this movie is a must-watch for all movie fans.

 

Johnny English returns eight years after the events of the first film, having taken training at a monastery, recovering from the shame of a failed mission that cost his knighthood. He is called back into services by MI7's new director, Pegasus.

 

English is asked to investigate the assassination plot of the Chinese Premier amidst talks with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He gets the support of fellow agent Simon Ambrose, MI7's quartermaster Patch and junior agent Colin. English's search leads him to an unexpected arch-nemesis.

 

 

 

8. Vampires Suck (2010)

 

 

Vampires Suck is a prime example of a movie that failed to resonate with audiences. The film's low rating and poor word-of-mouth reflect its lack of popularity and poor execution.

 

Vampires Suck, parodying the Twilight series, tells the story of a teenager, Becca, who has returned to live with her father, Frank, Washington's Spork town sheriff. 

 

As she finds herself drawn to the pale-looking Edward Sullen, an adopted member of Dr Carlton's family, she is also reunited with an old friend, Jacob White, growing canine features. 

 

With time, Becca finds herself in the middle of a love triangle with a vampire and a werewolf. 

 

 

 

9. Epic Movie (2007)

 

 

Epic Movie is an adventure-comedy film that has been helmed for the screen by Jason Friedberg, and Aaron Seltzer. It features actors Kal Penn, Jennifer Coolidge, and Fred Willard in pivotal roles. The motion picture was released in 2007 with a 1 hour and 26 min runtime.

 

Four orphans following different paths in their lives end up in the same place- the daughter of a museum curator, Lucy; a Mexican orphan, Edward; an adopted orphan from Namibia, Susan; and Mutant Academy's student, Peter, meet Willy Wonka in his chocolate factory. 

 

However, Wonka is not what he seems and escape must be conducted. This time, they meet the evil White Bitch of Gnarnia and have friends come from a magic school and sea pirates to help the group. 

 

 

 

10. Date Movie (2006)

 

 

Date Movie premiered in theatres in 2006. Directed by Aaron Seltzer, and Jason Friedberg, this movie features Alyson Hannigan, Adam Campbell, and Fred Willard in the lead. If you have a particular liking for comedy-romance movies, then you can try this title.

 

Date Movie received a score of 2.8 on IMDb and 11 on Metacritic.

 

Date Movie is the spoof of all beloved themes and tropes of endearing romantic comedies. An overweight woman, Julia Jones, works at her father's diner, and since she is without love, Julia believes she will be lonely and by herself forever. 

 

Until she meets a seemingly perfect British man, Grant, with whom she decides to get married. However, the ceremony can't go without any hiccups, which come in the form of meeting her parents and dodging his best friend's scheming. 

 

 

 

11. Meet the Spartans (2008)

 

 

Meet the Spartans is a comedy-fantasy film that has been helmed for the screen by Jason Friedberg, and Aaron Seltzer. It features actors Sean Maguire, Kevin Sorbo, and Carmen Electra in pivotal roles. The motion picture was released in 2008 with a 1 hour and 27 min runtime.

 

In Sparta, during a time not very far back in history, Leonidas was the king and followed the same harsh methods in raising his son Leo, which he used to train his military. Their ideal and maintaining not-so-monogamous relationships kind of lives get threatened by the arrival of Persians.

 

Leonidas has to defend his land, but the task becomes intensely difficult, for he has only 13 Spartan warriors, all misfits against the brutal soldiers of the invaders.