10 Surprisingly Funny Historical Dramas

Historical dramas are plagued by their reputation as stuffy and somber affairs, but some movies have a surprising funny side to them which proves there is still plenty of vitality in the genre. Since they so often deal with seismic events in global politics or the lives of world leaders, many historical dramas shy away from using humor too much, but it can be a valuable tool to help bridge the gap between the past and the present. Using comedy to its full potential doesn’t just make a movie funnier. It can also make characters from hundreds of years ago seem more relatable and more human.