Love the ’80s but feel that you’ve seen all of the good comedies that the decade had to offer, from Caddyshack to Ferris Bueller to Spaceballs? Then welcome to the list where we share with you all of the rest of the ’80s comedies you’ve been missing! We’ll get the laughs going with…

Strange Brew (1983): Can Hamlet be redone as a wonky Canadian movie about two beer-obsessed brothers? Oh it can and it was, thanks to Second City alums Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas. See it, eh?

Senior Week (1987): If you’re in the mood for a sloppy low-brow comedy with the standard ’80s trope characters, this movie will reheat those leftovers and serve them up to you with maybe a bit of new seasoning on the plate. Did that make sense? Probably not.

14 Going on 30 (1988): Jennifer Garner, step aside — this “growing up too fast via science” flick may be superior in laughs and romance, as a teen boy becomes the principal of his own high school.

Fast Food (1989): Are you ready to root for an underdog fast food outfit? Probably not, but you’ll have a good time following this gang around in what amounts to be an extremely tame sex comedy.

Back to School (1986): Having your dad move into your college dorm room is embarrassing enough, but when that dad is Rodney Dangerfield? You’re never living that down. This loudmouthed comedy comes with a lot of ’80s heart (and soundtrack!), complete with a diving (!) competition.

Moving Violations (1985): Bill Murray’s brother John stars in a delightfully funny look at a group of eccentric people taking a driver’s safety course. Yeah, it’s a Police Academy ripoff, but who cares?

It Takes Two (1988): An engaged guy under a whole lot of pressure goes on a test drive that changes his life — and puts him right in the middle of a love triangle. Funny, shocking, and surreal, this movie is quite the ride to experience.

The Wizard of Speed and Time (1989): A filmmaker who tried for a decade to get his movie about stop-motion animation made stars in this film about a filmmaker who tries to get his movie about stop-motion animation made. You’ll never see anything quite like it.

Summer School (1987): Overlooking some of the more questionable teacher-student boundaries crossed, this film is an absolute blast. A bunch of summer school teens end up with the coolest teacher ever. Dave and Chainsaw demand you see this!

State Park (1988): This may be one of my favorite truly undiscovered comedies, and I love pressing it on other people. It’s basically a wacky summer vacation flick where campers have a lot of zany encounters and use a bear suit to terrorize evil developers. Oh, and there are elderly punk rockers.

Hot Dog the Movie (1984): The “slobs vs snobs” trope is in high effect during the course of this story of a ski resort off the rails. The laughs are adequate, but the real fun comes with the actual stunt skiing — and there is a lot of it.

Withnail and I (1987): Two British losers go on a road trip — for which they are woefully unprepared — and fire off a million great quotes in the process. It’s definitely not as well known as it used to be, which makes rediscovering this film all that more important today.

One Crazy Summer (1986): The spiritual successor to Better Off Dead looks at teens on a summer vacation — and it’s way funnier and more absurd than you’d anticipate. But then again, this is Savage Steve Holland, so what did you expect?

Tapeheads (1988): Two recently fired friends — Tim Robbins and John Cusack — try to make it big as music directors… and kind of succeed. It’s not just a movie with laughs but one with a great soundtrack as well.

Big Man on Campus (1989): If you have to see only one relatively unknown movie on this list, make it this laugh fest. A wild hunchback who is discovered in the LA community college bell tower integrates into university life… and it’s hilarious.

Tomboy (1985): Betsy Russell makes us deeply care about cars in this look at a woman encroaching on a man’s territory (mechanics AND racing!). It’s got a light-hearted spirit and some bizarre weirdness floating about this very ’80s flick.

My Best Friend is a Vampire (1987): What would you do if you were an ordinary teen that didn’t just go through puberty but vampire puberty as well? You’ll find out in this unhinged comedy that takes a very different look at vampirism.

Without a Clue (1988): What if Sherlock Holmes was a bumbling actor and Watson was the real genius who solved crimes? And what if they started fighting right as a huge case got dropped in their laps? Now you’re hooked.

Leningrad Cowboys Go America (1989): This bizarre road trip movie features wild hairstyles, deadpan humor, and crazy encounters. It’s incredibly unique for what it is.

Up the Creek (1984): Think of this as a stealth sequel to Animal House, and you might actually have a blast watching some of the same actors engage in a silly rafting competition. Hijinks, dog charades, and explosions ensue!

Computer Beach Party (1987): Apparently, computers could do a whole lot more in the ’80s than we ever realized, including accessing the internet and making slow cars fast. This low-budget party flick has a good laugh or two for those who dare to boot it up.

Troop Beverly Hills (1989): A pampered Beverly Hills mom ends up becoming a girl scout leader to prove her worth — but she’s going to do things according to her own very unique idiom. It’s a fan favorite, especially among girls, but guys can get laughs out of it too.

Vibes (1988): Cyndi Lauper and Jeff Goldblum are psychics with different gifts who end up treasure hunting in the jungle. How is that not the most awesome thing you’ll see all week?

Nice Girls Don’t Explode (1987): It’s hard enough dating, but when you randomly make things explode in flames because of your rising passion? That’s tricky. This is a very odd comedy with an unexpected twist about midway through. Expect the twist!

Dance Till Dawn (1988): A strange assortment of 1980s sitcom actors — mostly kids — star in this teen party movie. It’s actually pretty charming and funny above and beyond the face recognition.

Saturday the 14th (1981): While it’s not quite up to Airplane! in the parody and pacing departments, Saturday the 14th is a surprisingly cheeky take on horror movies, haunted house flicks, and monster tropes. The parents are oblivious to all of the happenings, so it’s up to the kids to save the day!

The ‘Burbs (1989): I’ve always thought of this as Tom Hanks’ darkest comedy — and perhaps one of the funniest, too. Nothing is quite right on this demented suburban street, and mix-ups aplenty result as suspicious activity rises.

Dr. Otto and the Riddle of the Gloom Beam (1986): Before he was Ernest, Jim Varney played a mad scientist who wants to destroy the world with his latest invention and helpful robot companion. It’s so delightfully bizarre that it’s a shame more people haven’t seen it.

Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988): The iconic horror movie marathon MC crossed over into her own scary flick (of sorts) with this. It’s more goofy than anything, as Elvira shocks a small community with her cleavage and punk poodle.

How I Got Into College (1989): Savage Steve Holland’s third ’80s comedy is his least-known — but it’s insanely snarky and funny. The whole thing is about the college application process through the eyes of both students and university staff. It’s amazing.

Roxanne (1987): Steve Martin is a hopeless romantic with a sharp wit and a sharper — and longer — nose. This becomes a modern retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac, and a rather excellent one to boot.

Breaking All The Rules (1985): Four teens have summer adventures at an amusement park. Will they find love? Will they thwart a robbery? Will they rock punk hairdos? Yes, yes, and yes!

Fletch Lives (1989): Chevy Chase’s follow-up is scarcely remembered, but it’s not an awful time. Mostly, it satirizes the South in the tradition of Blazing Saddles.

Vice Versa (1988): There were a lot of body swap movies in the ’80s, but this one… was another one. A decent one, all things considered. It’s the one to watch when you’ve seen Big a hundred times and need a change of pace.

Ernest Goes to Camp (1987): Enjoy a full year’s worth of slapstick crammed into one wild summer camp adventure! Ernest broke out big with this movie, spawning eight (!) sequels and cementing a legend.

Surf II: The End of the Trilogy (1984): If the title didn’t clue you in, this is a weird spoof of beach flicks and ’50s B-movies. It pits surfers against the strangest zombie invasion ever (soft drinks are involved), with mass silliness erupting everywhere. It’s kind of awesome.

Return of the Killer Tomatoes (1988): The first Killer Tomatoes sequel is a rip-roaring spoof of B-movies and exploitation flicks. It’s sublime and stars a young George Clooney and a whole lot of product placement.

The Sure Thing (1985): John Cusack goes on a cross-country trip to hook up with a “sure thing” — only to realize that the cantankerous traveling companion might be the real thing. It’s a decent college romcom.

The Beach Girls (1982): Crown International gave us a breezy, vapid, and sometimes wonderfully silly flick where the plot doesn’t matter as much as the good times vibes. People party it up in a beach house over a week or so, a literal food fight happens, and things get a little out of control.

Jocks (1987): Here’s another slobs-vs-snobs showdown, this time between rival tennis teams swatting it out for first place. You get what you probably expect to get here, but there’s a genial amusement that makes it go down easy.

Scrooged (1988): It’s not perfect, but this retelling of A Christmas Carol is wonderfully edgy and quotable thanks to Bill Murray and a host of great comedians lending their support to a tale of a miserly TV exec who needs a change of heart.

The Compleat Al (1985): Is it weird that Weird Al put out a fake documentary on his life just a few years into his superstar career? Probably, but it’s a snarky good time and relatively unknown these days.

Making the Grade (1984): The Breakfast Club’s Judd Nelson tried to headline his own high school flick as a Ferris Bueller-like character. It’s kind of all over the place, but there’s enough to be enjoyed here for a solid recommendation.

Mannequin (1987): In 1987, one film dared to believe that a mannequin could actually become Kim Cattrall and love a hapless dork. There’s probably more excitement around window dressings here than you’ll ever see in any other movie.

Max Headroom: 20 Minutes into the Future (1985): This is the origin story of one of the oddest ’80s icons, so it’s probably worth seeing for the reference alone. But Matt Frewer crushes it in two different roles, including one as a computer stand-up comedian.

Young Einstein (1988): Australian comic Yahoo Serious tried his darndest to win over American audiences with his prop-driven comedy. And while it didn’t work, the end result is still pretty fascinating to watch today.

Joysticks (1983): This teen sex comedy is notable for revolving around the emerging video game culture (in a very mild way). Will this crew of rejects save the arcade from a rich dude by playing Super Pac-Man? Probably!

My Science Project (1985): When a car-obsessed jock messes up at a science fair project, all hell breaks loose. It’s geeky and quotable and bizarre — just the way we like movies from this decade.

Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise (1987): What was up with every ’80s comedy going to some sunny tropical destination on spring break? Well, that’s what happens here, only with nerds.

Bachelor Party (1984): This party flick isn’t nearly as wild as it might’ve been perceived back in the day, but it’s still worth a watch for a very young Tom Hanks back when he actually did comedy. He helps the boys host a pre-wedding shindig while not losing his fiance in the process.

Better Off Dead (1985): You may be well-acquainted with this surreal masterpiece, but if not, make watching this high school comedy a priority! John Cusack deals with a breakup, pushy paper delivery boys, dancing hamburgers, and the ultimate ski challenge.

Used Cars (1980): If you’re OK with your protagonists being zany sleazeballs trying to sell bad cars and hit on everyone with lipstick, then you might enjoy hanging out with Kurt Russell during his experimental phase. Plus, it ends in a no-holds-barred car race!

Just One of the Guys (1985): A high school girl gets a first-hand experience of what it’s like to be guy as she goes undercover for reasons. This is a slightly unhinged film that also helped to time capsule ’80s high school culture.

Meatballs Part II (1984): Before this series got really far away from its foundation, the sequel to the Bill Murray classic does attempt to be faithful to the idea of laughs at a summer camp. Oh, and it has its own E.T. ripoff alien called Meathead who’s just the worst.

Real Genius (1985): This movie dips into a Cal Tech-like school where genius kids are unknowingly roped into making a super-laser for the government. Val Kilmer leads this pack of weirdos and has so much fun with it! You’ll be quoting this one for weeks afterward.

DC Cab (1983): Mr. T, Gary Busey, Adam Baldwin, and Bill Maher headline this blue-collar comedy about some taxi drivers going through some very unusual workdays. It’s amazingly funny and should be discussed a LOT more often than it does.

Top Secret (1984): This is a top three spoof of the ’80s that doesn’t get nearly as much love as it should. A send-up of Cold War spy movies and (why not) doo-wop beach party movies, Top Secret! put Val Kilmer in his funniest role ever. The underwater fight scene is our fave.

Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid (1982): Steve Martin takes on the film noir genre with this forgotten flick. This uses footage from 18 (!) classic film noirs and splices Martin into them, often with ridiculous rejoinders and escalating insanity.

Armed and Dangerous (1986): John Candy and Eugene Levy have a blast together as aspiring security guards who become a buddy cop duo of sorts. The uneven laughs are countered by a parade of “you know, that guy” actors, including a young Meg Ryan!

The Great Muppet Caper (1981): The second Muppet movie seems to have gotten shuffled to the bottom in most fans’ memories, but it shouldn’t. There’s a great time to be had here as Kermit and Co. foil a jewel thief, drop corny jokes, sing catchy tunes, and hang out with John Cleese(!).

Airplane II: The Sequel (1982): Nobody ever talks about the sequel to the classic Airplane!, but it’s actually not half-bad. It’s a rehash with the original actors, yes, but this time we go to space and William Shatner shows up to overact.

My Chauffeur (1986): This should be called “The zany adventures of a female limo driver who has all of the ’80s happen to her all at once.” Girl power was on the rise in the ’80s, and it’s fun to see Deborah Foreman at the wheel here.

Young Doctors in Love (1982): This ABC spoof of hospital-themed soap operas may be targeting a very specific genre, but its absurd humor is for everyone! There are great running gags here and a parade of famous faces, include a blink-and-you’ll-miss-her Demi Moore.

Yellowbeard (1983): This is far from a perfect movie, but the sheer comedic talent and piratey goodness help to pave over an ocean’s worth of faults. Think “Mel Brooks meets Monty Python… but not as good,” and you’ll be in the ballpark.

Hamburger: The Motion Picture (1986): I’m not exactly sure if the world needed a movie about goofballs at a fast food academy, but we got it, and it is weirdly glorious and not appropriate for children in the least. The little surreal touches of this university’s design are worth a watch by itself.