Movies like History of the World: Part I

As a fast-paced spoof of disaster films, particularly the airport and airplane-based thrillers of the 1970s, Airplane! offers non-stop gags and visual humor that fans of History of the World: Part I's brand of comedy will appreciate.

Blazing Saddles is a Western comedy masterpiece by Mel Brooks. The film's irreverent humor, witty satire, and social commentary will resonate with fans of History of the World: Part I's comical take on historical periods.

Though not by Mel Brooks, Monty Python and the Holy Grail carries a similar irreverence towards historical storytelling, with a British twist. The film's absurdity and iconic comedic sequences will delight those who enjoy History of the World: Part I's take on epochs.

Another Mel Brooks classic, Spaceballs lampoons the sci-fi genre, particularly Star Wars. Admirers of History of the World: Part I's parodic style and Brooks' comedic sensibility will likely appreciate this intergalactic comedy.

Like History of the World: Part I, The Naked Gun is filled with slapstick comedy and sight gags, all in the guise of a police procedural. Fans of Mel Brooks' brand of humor will feel right at home with Leslie Nielsen's deadpan delivery and the movie's relentless jokes.

Directed by Mel Brooks, this parody takes on the legend of Robin Hood with the same satirical zest as History of the World: Part I. Fans of Brooks' particular brand of slapstick humor and historical send-ups will find a familiar comedic home here.

The Producers, also by Mel Brooks, features a humorous plot involving the production of a Broadway play. Its satirical approach and comedic genius will be a hit with those who love the humor in History of the World: Part I.