Movies like National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1

As a cornerstone of the parody genre, Airplane! is perhaps the quintessential spoof film, taking aim at disaster flicks of the 70s. Its deadpan humor and commitment to absurdity paved the way for films like National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1, making it an essential reference point for fans.

The Naked Gun series, starting with this comedy classic, features Leslie Nielsen in his seminal role as the bumbling Lt. Frank Drebin. Its mix of deadpan delivery and visual gags is in the same comedic ballpark as National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1, making it a must-watch for fans of the parody genre.

From the creators of Airplane!, Top Secret! is an earlier foray into parody, poking fun at war movies and Elvis musicals equally. Its inventive and rapid-fire jokes carve out a special place for it alongside National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 in the annals of classic spoof films.

Hot Shots! is a riotous spoof on combat films, predominantly skewering the 'Top Gun' machismo. If you enjoyed the slapstick and over-the-top antics of National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1, you'll likely find this Charlie Sheen-led parody equally hilarious with its absurdity turned up to eleven.

In the second installment of The Naked Gun series, the wit and pratfalls continue. If National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 hit your funny bone just right, the continued misadventures of Lt. Drebin in The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear are sure to induce more laughter.

Following up on the success of the original, Hot Shots! Part Deux amps up the lampoonery, taking on the action movie genre even more brazenly. It extends the ingenuity for pastiche comedy in a similar vein to that of National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1, targeting fans who love to see their favorite action tropes cleverly mocked.

With Leslie Nielsen at the helm, Spy Hard offers another dose of parody excellence, this time spoofing the spy and action movie genres. Its humor is aligned with the nonsensical and zany style that fans of National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 love.