If you loved the raunchy, boundary-pushing humor in the 2012 comedy Ted, then you’re in for a real treat. We’ve rounded up 18 of the most hilarious movies that share Ted‘s irreverent, no-holds-barred comedy style. From bachelor party disasters to foul-mouthed superheroes, these flicks will have you laughing so hard you might just piss yourself a little. So grab some popcorn (and maybe a few beers), get cozy on the couch, and get ready for some side-splitting laughs with these comedies like Ted.
1. The Hangover (2009)
When it comes to movies similar to Ted, The Hangover has to top the list. This comedy classic follows a group of friends who wake up after a wild bachelor party in Vegas, only to realize the groom is missing and they have no memory of the night before. Starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis, The Hangover is packed with shockingly funny “I can’t believe they went there” moments, just like Ted. If you love watching grown men make terrible (but hilarious) decisions, this is the movie for you.
2. Deadpool (2016)
On the surface, an R-rated superhero movie might not seem to have much in common with a talking teddy bear comedy. But Deadpool and Ted actually share a very similar sense of humor – one that’s dirty, self-referential, and full of pop culture references. Ryan Reynolds stars as the “Merc with a Mouth”, a wise-cracking, fourth-wall breaking anti-hero on a quest for revenge. With its gleefully profane jokes and bloody action, Deadpool is the perfect pick if you like your laughs with a side of comic book violence.
3. The Heat (2013)
If you enjoy the buddy cop dynamic between Mark Wahlberg and Ted, you’ll get a kick out of The Heat. Sandra Bullock plays an uptight FBI agent forced to team up with Melissa McCarthy’s foul-mouthed, rule-breaking Boston cop. Watching these two very different women bicker and grudgingly bond as they try to take down a drug lord is comedy gold. Like Ted, The Heat doesn’t shy away from crude humor, especially when it comes to McCarthy’s hilariously profane one-liners.
4. Scary Movie (2000)
The Scary Movie franchise pioneered the “spoof comedy” genre in the early 2000s, and the first installment remains the best. Much like how Ted parodies 80s buddy movies, Scary Movie satirizes 90s horror films, particularly Scream and I Know What You Did Last Summer. With a cast including Anna Faris, Regina Hall, and Marlon Wayans, the movie delivers an avalanche of raunchy, slapstick, gross-out gags. If you appreciate Ted‘s more immature humor, Scary Movie will be right up your alley.
5. Due Date (2010)
Due Date is essentially a road trip comedy version of Ted. Instead of a talking teddy bear, Robert Downey Jr’s uptight father-to-be is forced to travel cross-country with Zach Galifianakis’ eccentric aspiring actor in order to make it home in time for his child’s birth. As in Ted, the two mismatched leads have great comedic chemistry as they get into increasingly ridiculous situations. Due Date also features some fun supporting turns from the likes of Jamie Foxx and Juliette Lewis.
6. Ted 2 (2015)
Of course, this list wouldn’t be complete without Ted‘s own sequel. Ted 2 finds John (Mark Wahlberg) helping his thunder buddy Ted (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) fight a court case to prove he’s a person so that he and his new wife can adopt a child. The stakes may be higher this time around, but the humor is just as gleefully offensive, from sperm bank slapstick to jabs at the Kardashians. Morgan Freeman and Amanda Seyfried join the fun as a pot-smoking lawyer and Ted’s stoner love interest.
7. Neighbors (2014)
If you love a good Seth MacFarlane/Seth Rogen crossover (see: Ted‘s Sam Jones cameo), you’ll definitely want to check out Neighbors. Rogen and Rose Byrne star as new parents who find themselves living next to a rowdy frat house led by Zac Efron. A prank war of escalating craziness ensues. The hard-R humor is very Ted-esque, with plenty of drug jokes, dildo fights, and irresponsible adults. But Neighbors also has a surprising amount of heart when it comes to its themes of growing up and letting go of your youth.
8. We’re the Millers (2013)
We’re the Millers is another “R-rated comedy with a heart” in the vein of Ted. Jason Sudeikis plays a small-time pot dealer who assembles a fake family (Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts, and Will Poulter) in order to smuggle a huge shipment of weed across the Mexican border in an RV. Crude jokes and awkward situations abound, from a swollen testicle gag to the infamous “waterfalls” strip tease. But like Ted, the movie also has a sweet side when it comes to its oddball characters learning to care for each other.
9. Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
The title really says it all. Much like how Ted‘s premise hinges on a magic wish, Hot Tub Time Machine sees a group of middle-aged friends (John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, and Clark Duke) transported back to the 80s via a malfunctioning jacuzzi. Fish-out-of-water hijinks and nostalgic references ensue. The movie’s time-travel storyline allows for some clever twists on the typical man-child comedy formula. And like Ted, it fully embraces its own ridiculousness.
10. Bridesmaids (2011)
On the surface, Bridesmaids may seem like more of a “chick flick” than a Ted-style bro comedy. But the humor is just as raunchy and the cast is stacked with comedic talent like Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, and Rebel Wilson. Wiig stars as a down-on-her-luck maid of honor trying to bluff her way through her best friend’s wedding. From the infamous food poisoning scene to McCarthy’s puppy-stealing antics, Bridesmaids proves that women can be just as hilariously gross and immature as the Ted guys.
11. Old School (2003)
Old School laid a lot of the groundwork for movies like Ted, with its premise of adult men regressing back to their college partying days. Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, and Vince Vaughn play three friends who start a fraternity near their alma mater to relive their glory days. Ridiculous antics follow, from KY Jelly wrestling to tranquilizer dart accidents. Old School is a little tamer than Ted in the raunch department, but it still delivers plenty of quotable lines and “I can’t believe they did that” moments.
12. Superbad (2007)
Ted has a lot of heart when it comes to portraying male friendship, and Superbad mines similar territory with its story of inseparable high school besties Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera) trying to lose their virginity before college. Their awkward quest to buy booze for a party leads to a wild night of misadventures. The movie launched Hill and Cera’s careers, and writers Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (yes, they named the characters after themselves) went on to make more Ted-esque comedies like This Is the End and Sausage Party.
13. Pineapple Express (2008)
Pineapple Express is another Rogen/Goldberg joint that shares Ted‘s affection for weed humor. Rogen plays a process server and Franco his spacey pot dealer, who go on the run after witnessing a murder. The movie is a little more action-packed than Ted, with shoot-outs and car chases, but the comedy comes from a similar place of man-children in over their heads. Danny McBride also shows up as a scene-stealing weed middleman, not unlike his cameo as Ted’s “drug dealer”.
14. Tropic Thunder (2008)
Tropic Thunder gleefully skewers Hollywood in a way that Ted, with its jabs at Flash Gordon and Cheers, would appreciate. The movie stars Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr, and Jack Black as prima donna actors who get caught up in a real conflict while filming a Vietnam War movie. Tropic Thunder caused controversy with Downey Jr’s character’s blackface method acting, but the satirical intent is clear. With tons of inside-baseball showbiz gags and some truly bizarre comic set pieces, it’s a must for Ted fans.
15. MacGruber (2010)
Based on the Saturday Night Live sketch spoofing MacGyver, MacGruber takes a supremely dumb premise and runs with it. Will Forte stars as the titular mulleted hero, a clueless soldier of fortune who must stop a nuclear threat. What follows is an avalanche of absurdist, hard-R gags, from celery-assisted throat rips to repurposed KFBR392 license plates. Like Ted, MacGruber fully commits to its own comic logic, no matter how silly it gets. The movie was a box office bomb but has become a cult favorite.
16. Horrible Bosses (2011)
Horrible Bosses taps into the same relatable wish fulfillment as Ted‘s “bad teddy bear” concept. Who hasn’t fantasized about telling off their terrible boss? Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis play put-upon employees who conspire to murder their awful superiors. Of course, they prove comically incompetent at crime. The bosses are played by an all-star cast of comedic actors like Jennifer Aniston and Colin Farrell, who are clearly having a blast being bad. Like Ted, it’s a dark comedy that still manages to keep things light and fun.
17. This Is the End (2013)
This Is the End takes meta comedy to the next level, with Seth Rogen, James Franco, Jonah Hill, and other stars playing exaggerated versions of themselves facing the apocalypse. Trapped in Franco’s Hollywood mansion as the world falls apart, the group bickers and makes disastrous attempts at survival. The movie is packed with Ted-style pop culture references and cameos, from a coked-out Michael Cera to a Pineapple Express sequel. With tons of self-referential humor and gleefully blasphemous gags, it’s a comedy nerd’s delight.
18. Bad Moms (2016)
Bad Moms takes the “adults behaving badly” premise of Ted and gives it a feminine twist. Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn star as overworked moms who decide to rebel against the judgmental perfection of their fellow PTA members. The three leads have fantastic chemistry as they cut loose with drinking, sex, and profanity. Like Ted, Bad Moms has a lot of fun subverting expectations of grown-up responsibility. Sometimes you just need to let your inner “bad mom” out, and this movie is a hilarious outlet.
So there you have it – 18 outrageous comedies to scratch that Ted itch. Whether you’re looking for more Mark Wahlberg and Seth MacFarlane team-ups, hard-R humor, or just adults getting into really stupid situations, there’s something on this list for every fan of everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed teddy bear.
Just maybe don’t watch these with your kids, unless you want to be responsible for majorly warping their senses of humor. Ted may be cute and cuddly, but he’s definitely not family-friendly. You’ve been warned! Now go forth and laugh your ass off at these raunchy, ridiculous, Ted-tastic comedies.
