The best John Vernon’s comedy movies

John Vernon

John Vernon

24/02/1932- 01/02/2005
Today we present the best John Vernon’s movies. If you are a great movie fan, you will surely know most of them, but we hope to discover a movie that you have not yet seen … and that you love! Let’s go there with the best John Vernon’s movies.
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Animal House

Animal House
7.4/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 27/07/1978
  • Character: Dean Vernon Wormer
At a 1962 College, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space

Killer Klowns from Outer Space
6.2/10
Aliens disguised as clowns crash land on Earth in a rural town to capture unsuspecting victims in cotton candy cocoons for later consumption.

Airplane II: The Sequel

Airplane II: The Sequel
6.2/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 10/12/1982
  • Character: Dr. Stone
A faulty computer causes a passenger space shuttle to head straight for the sun, and man-with-a-past, Ted Striker must save the day and get the shuttle back on track – again – all the while trying to patch up his relationship with Elaine.

Herbie Goes Bananas

Herbie Goes Bananas
4.9/10
The adorable little VW helps its owners break up a counterfeiting ring in Mexico.

Sorority Boys

Sorority Boys
5.4/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 22/03/2002
  • Character: Old Man
After being falsely accused of stealing the budget for their annual cocktail cruise, three very different fraternity brothers are kicked out of their dorm. In order to clear their name and to secure their future careers, the three dress up in drag and pledge the sorority next door where they learn a few valuable - and hilarious - lessons about themselves and the female species.

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka

I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
6.6/10
Jack Spade returns from the army in his old ghetto neighbourhood when his brother, June Bug, dies. Jack declares war on Mr. Big, powerful local crimelord. His army is led by John Slade, his childhood idol who used to fight bad guys in the 70s.

Ernest Goes to Camp

Ernest Goes to Camp
5.5/10
  • Genre: ComedyFamily
  • Release: 22/05/1987
  • Character: Sherman Krader
Ernest, a lovable loser who works as a summer camp handyman and dreams of becoming a guidance councilor, must find a way to inspire a group of juvenile delinquents while stopping a shady strip mining company from closing the camp as well.

Fraternity Vacation

Fraternity Vacation
5.3/10
  • Genre: ComedyRomance
  • Release: 04/12/1985
  • Character: Chief Ferret
A nerd gains the friendship of two of his frat brothers when his dad offers them his condo for the week in Palm Springs, and also offers the fraternity a hot tub and jacuzzi if they can help his son find a girl. They meet two guys from a rival fraternity, and make a bet on who can nail the Designated Babe first.

Sweet Movie

Sweet Movie
6/10
  • Genre: ComedyDramaMystery
  • Release: 12/06/1974
  • Character: Aristote Alplanalpe, AKA M. Kapital
The winner of the Miss World Virginity contest marries, escapes from her masochistic husband and ends up involved in a world of debauchery.

The Naked Truth

The Naked Truth
3.5/10
Two friends, both named Frank, accidentally obtain a suitcase at the airport. It contains incriminating evidence against a mafia boss, who sends his Terminator-like lackie to find them. The Franks hide by impersonating make-up women for a beauty pageant. While in drag, the mafioso falls in love with one of the Franks.

Fuzzbucket

Fuzzbucket
5.2/10
In the vein of "Harvey", an invisible creature befriends a 12 year old boy. Of course, no one else can see him nor believes in him.

Bail Out

Bail Out
4.4/10
A bail bondman hires three L.A. bounty hunters to protect a wealthy heiress, after her ex-boyfriend with connections to a drug cartel is murdered. When the heiress is abducted and taken to the cartel's Mexican hideout, the trio heads south to rescue her in time for her to testify against her ex-boyfriend's killers.

Doin' Time

Doin' Time
4.7/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 19/05/1985
  • Character: Big Mac
Duke Jarrett is sent to jail at the John Dillinger prison. However, the prison looks more like a zoo, more or less ruled by the prisoners themselves.

Sodbusters

Sodbusters
5.7/10
  • Genre: ComedyWestern
  • Release: 01/01/1994
  • Character: Slade Cantrell
A group of homesteaders in 1875 are harassed by an evil, land-grabbing, gunslinging cattleman until a stranger with a mysterious past comes to their aid.

Terminal Exposure

Terminal Exposure
4.4/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 21/09/1987
  • Character: Mr. Karrothers
Two beach combing-shutterbugs accidentally capture a murder on film. Now detectives, the boys set out to capture a murderess shot only from behind, with a rose tattoo on her behind. Fun in the sun turns dangerous when they end up shooting bullets instead of film.

Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure

Baby Huey's Great Easter Adventure
3.5/10
  • Genre: ComedyFamily
  • Release: 01/01/1999
  • Character: Principal Scotti
In this live-action musical comedy, Baby Huey, the lovable seven foot tall duckling, is taken in by a caring little boy named Nick and his kind but surprised family. A sinister scientist and a mean Las Vegas producer want Baby Huey for themselves, but they don't know what a little boy, a caring community, and a baby bird that's bigger than all of them is capable of.

Kinky Coaches and the Pom Pom Pussycats

Kinky Coaches and the Pom Pom Pussycats
3/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 28/08/1981
  • Character: Coach 'Bulldog' Malone
Two long-time rival high school football coaches lead their respective teams into battle for the city football championship. However, before the opening kickoff, various students from each school try to do whatever it takes to throw the opposing team off of their game.

It Rained All Night the Day I Left

It Rained All Night the Day I Left
4.1/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 05/08/1980
  • Character: Killian
A tough rich female ranch owner in Africa wants to cut off the water supply to the locals, since she holds them responsible for the murder of her husband. She hires two charming gunrunners as help, but they suspect her shady competitor.

Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update

Where Are They Now?: A Delta Alumni Update
6.3/10
  • Genre: Comedy
  • Release: 26/08/2003
  • Character: Vernon Wormer
A follow up on the lives of the Faber students in Animal House.

Animal House: The Inside Story

Animal House: The Inside Story
7.9/10
Documentary about the making of Animal House

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