Are you a fan of the hilarious 2007 comedy Wild Hogs, starring Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence and William H. Macy as a group of middle-aged friends who embark on a cross-country motorcycle trip? If you loved the buddy humor, midlife crisis themes, and outrageous antics of Wild Hogs, then you’ll definitely want to check out these 15 other movies that deliver big laughs in a similar vein. Get ready to bust a gut as we count down the funniest films to watch after Wild Hogs.
15. Grown Ups (2010)
In Grown Ups, Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, and Rob Schneider star as childhood friends who reunite after their high school basketball coach passes away. The group gathers with their families for a Fourth of July weekend at a lake house, where they rekindle old bonds while dealing with their adult issues in hilarious fashion. Like Wild Hogs, it’s a comedy about aging buddies trying to recapture their youth.
14. The Benchwarmers (2006)
The Benchwarmers features Rob Schneider, David Spade, and Jon Heder as a trio of adult misfits who form a three-man baseball team to compete against Little League squads. It’s a goofy sports comedy with an underdog spirit and plenty of slapstick laughs, making it a good pick for fans of Wild Hogs’ brand of silly humor.
13. Tag (2018)
Based on a true story, Tag follows a group of grown men (played by Ed Helms, Jake Johnson, Hannibal Buress, Jon Hamm, and Jeremy Renner) who have been playing the same game of tag for 30 years. Like Wild Hogs, it centers on a wacky premise that allows the characters to indulge in childish antics and reaffirm their friendship. The all-star cast really sells the ridiculous concept.
12. Horrible Bosses (2011)
In the dark comedy Horrible Bosses, Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis play friends who conspire to murder their respective nightmare bosses (played by Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, and Colin Farrell). While more mean-spirited than Wild Hogs, it still mines big laughs from its flawed yet likable lead characters and their crazy schemes.
11. Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
Hot Tub Time Machine stars John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, and Clark Duke as four friends who travel back to 1986 via a magical jacuzzi. Forced to relive a pivotal night from their younger days, they get into all sorts of retro shenanigans. Like Wild Hogs, it’s a silly, high-concept comedy about middle-aged guys trying to reclaim their glory days.
10. Old School (2003)
Old School stars Luke Wilson, Will Ferrell, and Vince Vaughn as three thirty-something men who start a fraternity near their alma mater. Soon they’re partying like they’re back in college, to the consternation of the school’s administration. It’s another hilarious comedy about adults struggling with getting older, making it a perfect double feature with Wild Hogs.
9. The Hangover (2009)
One of the most successful comedies of all time, The Hangover follows a group of friends (Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis) as they search for their missing buddy after a wild bachelor party in Las Vegas. Filled with crazy situations, memorable quotes, and a baby-toting breakout role for Galifianakis, it delivers nonstop laughs in the same vein as Wild Hogs.
8. Tropic Thunder (2008)
Tropic Thunder is a Hollywood satire about a group of spoiled actors (Ben Stiller, Robert Downey Jr., and Jack Black) who get caught up in a real war while filming a Vietnam epic. The film skewers action movie clichés and actor egos with raunchy, irreverent humor. It’s a bit more biting than Wild Hogs, but offers a similar mix of male bonding and outrageous gags.
7. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
Will Ferrell stars as NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby in the goofy sports comedy Talladega Nights. When Ricky faces off against a French Formula One rival (Sacha Baron Cohen), he has to overcome his own ego and self-doubt to reclaim his spot at the top. With plenty of slapstick and silly one-liners, it delivers a similar comedic vibe to Wild Hogs.
6. We’re the Millers (2013)
In We’re the Millers, Jason Sudeikis plays a small-time pot dealer who assembles a fake family (including Jennifer Aniston, Will Poulter, and Emma Roberts) to help him smuggle a huge shipment of weed across the country in an RV. Crude, funny, and ultimately sweet, it’s another journey film with an oddball cast of characters, like a raunchier version of Wild Hogs.
5. Shaun of the Dead (2004)
The British horror-comedy Shaun of the Dead stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as two directionless friends who find themselves in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. Director Edgar Wright fills the film with clever genre references, memorable gags, and genuine heart. For fans of Wild Hogs, it offers a similar mix of male bonding and over-the-top humor (with some gore thrown in for good measure).
4. The World’s End (2013)
The World’s End reunites Shaun of the Dead director Edgar Wright with stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost for a sci-fi comedy about a group of friends on an epic pub crawl during an alien invasion. Like Wild Hogs, it uses a crazy premise to explore male friendship and the challenges of growing older. It’s also stuffed with great jokes and fun action sequences.
3. Hot Fuzz (2007)
The second film in Edgar Wright’s “Cornetto Trilogy” with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Hot Fuzz is a hilarious send-up of buddy cop action movies. Pegg plays a London supercop who’s transferred to a seemingly quiet rural town, where he uncovers a vast conspiracy. Endlessly quotable and full of great movie references, it’s a comedy classic that should appeal to any fan of Wild Hogs.
2. Superbad (2007)
The raunchy teen comedy Superbad follows two high school seniors (Jonah Hill and Michael Cera) as they attempt to secure alcohol for a party, so they can impress their crushes before graduation. While younger than the Wild Hogs crew, Hill and Cera have great buddy chemistry, and the film captures the same freewheeling comedic spirit and focus on friendship.
1. Sideways (2004)
Sideways stars Paul Giamatti and Thomas Haden Church as two middle-aged friends who take a road trip through California wine country before Church’s character gets married. Directed by Alexander Payne, it’s a more low-key and poignant film than Wild Hogs, but it touches on similar themes of midlife malaise and male bonding with insight and humor. For a double feature, watch it with Wild Hogs to see two different but equally rewarding takes on the buddy road trip comedy.
So there you have it – 15 great comedies to check out if you’re a fan of Wild Hogs. Whether you’re in the mood for something raunchy and silly like The Hangover, something clever and referential like Hot Fuzz, or something more bittersweet and thoughtful like Sideways, there’s a movie on this list that will definitely tickle your funny bone. So grab some popcorn, gather a group of your best buddies, and get ready to laugh out loud.
And always remember, as Wild Hogs taught us – you’re never too old to go hog wild and have a crazy adventure with your friends!
