Man Cave Movie Clips

A satirical action film released in 2008 and directed by Ben Stiller, Tropic Thunder revolves around a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie who are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. All-Star cast includes Ben Stiller, Robert Downey, Jr., Jack Black, Nick Nolte, Mathew McConaughey, Steve Coogan, Danny McBride, Bill Hader, and even an almost unrecognizable Tom Cruise in a comedic role as Les Grossman, the profane and ill-tempered Hollywood producer, as demonstrated in this particular clip. Oh, and apparently Tom Cruise specifically requested that Les Grossman have “fat hands” and that he had to dance. At the box office, Tropic Thunder grossed $195.7 million on a budget of $92 million, and on Rotten Tomatoes, it scores an 82% on the Tomatometer and has an audience score of 71%. Tropic Thunder received mostly favorable reviews, including one film critic who described it is as “the smartest dumb comedy of the year.”  Still, the Salt Lake City Deseret News characterizes it as “A big-budgeted bust that could prove to be an embarrassment to at least a few of the bigger-name actors in the cast.” Really? Well, enjoy the clip and start your day out with some laughs, and try not to go “Les Grossman” at work today…

Released in 1998 and directed by the Coen Brothers, whose films also include Blood Simple, Fargo, No Country for Old Men, and many others, the story in The Big Lebowski is triggered when Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski, played by Jeff Bridges, is mistaken by two thugs for Jeffrey “The Big” Lebowski, whose wife owes money to a porn kingpin named Jackie Treehorn. Terrific cast that, in addition to Jeff Bridges, includes John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Sam Elliot John Turturro as Jesus Quintana and Tara Reid of American Pie fame as Bunny Lebowski. The film’s budget was $15 million, and grossed $46.7 million at the box office. On Rotten Tomatoes, The Big Lebowski scores a 79% on the Tomatometer and has an audience score of 93%. Still, it had its share of critics, including the review by the Orange County Register, which explains that The Big Lebowski “is, as it turns out, a comedy, yet Joel and Ethan Coen, so adept at sneering at the shortcomings of others, have failed to put anything funny in the movie.” Well, we think it’s funny. So, watch the clip and enjoy the day.

Released in 1981, Raiders of the Lost Ark was the highest grossing film of the year with over $330 million on a budget of $20 million. The cast includes Harrison Ford, John Rhys-Davies, Denholm Elliott, Paul Freeman, and Karen Allen, whose Marion Ravenwood character unfortunately does not return until the fourth installment. How can we forget the drinking contest in her bar in Nepal. Or, as Boone’s girlfriend in Animal House. And you probably knew that Harrison Ford got the nod as Indy only because CBS refused to release Tom Selleck from his contract to play Thomas Magnum in Magnum, P.I. It looks like it worked out well for both of them. And did you know that one of the producers, Frank Marshall, who was also one of the founders of Amblin Entertainment, appears in this clip as a German pilot of the Flying Wing. And the gigantic bear chested Nazi mechanic is played by Pat Roach, a professional wrestler, who stood at 6’ 5” and 275 pounds. He also appeared earlier in the film, playing a giant Sherpa who fights Indy in Marion’s bar in Nepal. Check it out. So, enjoy the clip, and be cautious when someone says, “Throw me the idol; I’ll throw you the whip!”

Ah, Vegas. There’s nothing like a weekend trip to Sin City with your wolfpack buddies, which in our opinion, should be a mandatory annual or bi-annual foray. And watching the Hangover, the movie that introduced us to Phil, Stu, Alan and Mr. Chow among others, should get you inspired to visit the Gambling Capital of the World. But maybe not this particular scene. Hey, it just hurts watching Phil get tasered where, well, if you’re a man, it’s probably one of the last places you’d want to get tasered. Rob Riggle is fantastic as Officer Franklin. We mean, “I like the intensity, eye of the Tiger.” Enjoy the Day, especially if you’re In Vegas…

We’re digging into the way back machine for this classic scene from Fletch released in 1985. Ah, the eighties. One of our favorite decades, which brought us the Walkman, the Boom Box, and hair parted in the middle (and obviously, much more). Okay, back to Fletch. Did you know that the Stanwyck mansion was also used for a scene in the Godfather where Jack Woltz, you know, finds the horse head in his bed. Go check it out. And remember, it’s so simple, just check the Fetzer valve. Okay, maybe you need a refresher course. Enjoy the clip and start your day out with a laugh…

Classic action movie directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Terrific cast that includes Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze (RIP), Lori Petty and Gary Busey. Young folks know Keanu Reeves from the Matrix and the John Wick movies. Older folks know him from Bill and Ted and of course, Point Break. We mean, he’s Johnny Utah. He jumped out of an airplane without a parachute. And of course, he got his man, and the girl. Interesting fact – Johnny Utah played quarterback for Ohio State and played in the Rose Bowl. If you remember, Keanu Reeves character in The Replacements (Shane Falco) was an All-American quarterback at Ohio State who played in the Sugar Bowl. Hopefully they didn’t play the same years. So watch the clip and start your day with an adrenaline rush…

If you’re a baby boomer, there is a good chance you witnessed this classic film based on the Peter Benchley novel in an actual movie theater. And there’s a good chance you subsequently were overcome with a fear of swimming in the ocean. Considered the first blockbuster film, because, well, the patrons were lined up around the block of the movie theaters waiting to enter, it consists of great acting performances all around, but especially from Robert Shaw as Quint, the crusty old professional shark hunter. Enjoy the clip and hopefully you’re not planning on taking a dip in the ocean today…

Great movie to watch in your Man Cave when you’re not watching football or anything else. did you know that will ferrell and john c. reilly been in Five Movies together. sure you did, including Step Brothers, a must watch as well. And if you didn’t, Google it. So, Watch this clip and hopefully start your day out with some laughter. Remember, “Shake and Bake” and “If You Ain’t First You’re Last…”

Big weekend planned? Home Depot? Bed bath and beyond? But only if you have time. C’mon, depending on what time of the Year it is, you can be Watching baseball, basketball college football, even cornhole, And of course, the NFL. We know. Redzone rules. So, head to the Man Cave and sit back in your recliner and exorcise your inner Frank the Tank and maybe, just maybe, dust off that old funnel contraption from your much younger days. Here’s some inspiration…Okay, maybe just have a few cold ones instead.

No, the defence is wrong! Great scene from My Cousin Vinny, which is a fun movie to watch in your Man Cave on those rainy days. Great cast with Herman Munster, Tommy DeVito (Goodfellas), the Karate Kid, and of course, Marisa Tomei, who garnered an Academy Award as Vinny Gambini’s tough, smart, and savy girlfriend. We mean, “Imagine you’re a deer. You’re prancing along. You get thirsty. You spot a little brook. You put your little deer lips down to the cool clear water…bam!…” Did you know Joe Pesci was 49 and Marisa Tomei was 27 when the movie was released in 1992. Well, this clip…

A must movie to watch in your Man Cave, Gladiator was released in 2000 directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe, Connie Nielsen and Joaquin Phoenix, among others. Grossed $460.5 million worldwide, second to Mission Impossible 2 for movies released in 2000. Did you know that the filmmakers built a smaller replica of the iconic Colosseum on the Island of Malta. The actual Colosseum held more than 50,000 spectators, which is more than most modern day baseball stadiums. And following the movie, the birth name Maximus became a more popular name among boys. In fact, according to Babycenter.com, the birthname Maximus was the 5,844th most popular name in 1999. In 2000, it jumped to the 850th most popular name and by 2001, it climbed up to the 311th most popular name. Maximus means “The Greatest” and maybe after watching this movie again, you’ll think about changing your name to Maximus…

Released in 1978, the year of the Volkswagen Beetle initially stopped production, Animal House contained so many great and funny scenes, though this one just might be one of the best. Just a factual note, the film’s budget was $2.7 million and its box office gross was $147 million, which is, well, quite a return. Oh, and we’re sure you’ve used this line at least once in your life. You know, when you were coach of that little league team and you spouted this line to your team when they were down ten runs only to get a look of bewilderment. So, as Senator Blutarsky, who spent seven years in college, proclaims: “Nothing is over, until we decide it is!”

It seems that the 80’s was a decade that brought us some of the funniest comedies, including but not limited to Caddyshack, Fletch, and of course, Stripes, which was released in 1981. Directed by Ivan Reitman, it’s cast included Bill Murray, Harold Ramis (RIP), John Larroquette, Sean Young, and John Candy (RIP) as Dewey Oxburger, a ‘Mean Lean Fighting Machine” who swallowed “a lot of aggression…along with a lot of pizzas!” Ah, who could forget the mudwrestling scene with the Ox. And Stripes is one of the most quotable comedies. We mean, how many time have you responded to an irate friend or family member with “Lighten Up, Francis.” Or stumbled while walking and then randomly blurted out “Have that removed?” to anyone in hearing distance. Or simply responded with “I’m pacing myself, Sergeant” to anyone who inquired as to why a certain task is taking so long. So, enjoy the day, and if “Any of you guys call me Francis…” Well, you know the rest.

Released in 1999 and based on the novel by Pat Toomey, a former NFL defensive end, Any Given Sunday, is a great movie to watch in your Man Cave. Directed by Oliver Stone, its all-star cast includes Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz, Dennis Quaid, James Woods, Jamie Foxx, LL Cool J, Ann Margret, Charlton Heston, John C. McGinley, Mathew Modine (you remember him as Loudain Swain in Vision Quest and the Joker in Full Metal Jacket), and LT, among others. Even Wilt Chamberlain made an appearance.  And did you know Cap Rooney’s house in the movie was actually Dan Marino’s house. Well, now you know. So, if you need some inspiration at work or home, then watch this clip and remember that anything can happen on Any Given Sunday…

It’s hard to believe it’s been almost twenty-seven years since the release of Happy Gilmore. Directed by Dennis Dugan, and a cast that includes Adam Sandler, Carl Weathers (as Chubbs Peterson), Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald (as Shooter McGavin), Richard Kiel (Jaws), Happy Gilmore is an ex-hockey player who learns that he has the skill to play competitive golf. And guest appearances include Bob Barker, Ben Stiller and Lee Trevino. Like most comedies of this nature, Happy Gilmore received mixed reviews. In fact, TV Guide Magazine called it a “sorry excuse for a comedy.” Ah, who care what the critics think. Happy Gilmore is a funny movie to watch in your Man Cave. So, start your day out with a laugh…

Released in 1998, There’s Something About Mary was directed by the Farrelly Brothers. The cast includes Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Chris Elliot (Cabin Boy), and of course, Brett Favre made an appearance, though they wanted Patriots quarterback Drew Bledsoe, for the movie, but he was injured at the time. The budget was $23 million, grossed around $369 million, and placed 27^th on one list of the one-hundred funniest movies of the 20^th Century. There’s Something About Mary includes many funny scenes, including the hair gel scene, and Matt Dillon provides added humor as a sleazy private investigator who becomes obsessed with Mary. So, start your day out with a laugh…

Released in 1999 and written and directed by Mike Judge, Office Space’s box office gross was a mere $12 million, but it subsequently became a popular cult film in the home video market. Satirizing the work environment of a 1990’s software company, the film actors include Ron Livingston, John C. McGinley, Stephen Root (Milton), Gary Cole (Lumbergh), David Herman (Michael Bolton), Ajay Naidu (Samir) and, of course, Jennifer Aniston, as a waitress at the fictional chain restaurant “Chotskie’s.” Did you know that John C. McGinley originally auditioned for Lumbergh but was given the role of Bob Slydell, a management consultant.  And that Swingline, in 2002, began offering the Red Rio Stapler in response to potential customers inquiring about the Milton stapler. Should you so desire, you can purchase a new Red Rio Stapler on Ebay for around $20. So, enjoy the clip, and start your day out with a laugh…

The third installment of the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi was released in 1983 and its cast included, among others, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Billy Dee Williams, and Peter Mayhew, who was 7 foot 3 inches tall and played Chewbacca. Return of the Jedi grossed $475 million, less than The Empire Strikes Back, which was released in 1980. Did you know that the title of the movie was changed to “Revenge of the Jedi” before reverting back to its original name. Also, the Ewoks were a late addition to the movie, and included Tony Cox, who later played Marcus Skidmore in Bad Santa alongside Billy Bob Thornton. Do you know which Ewok he played? Uh, he played Widdle Warrick, but we’re not sure which Ewok that is. Anyway, enjoy the clip, and start your day out with a smile…

Spies Like Us, released in 1985, and directed by John Landis, who also directed Blues Brothers, Animal House, and Trading Places. It’s cast included, among others, Chevy Chase, Dan Akroyd, Donna Dixon, Bernie Casey, Vanessa Angel (Russian spy) and Terry Gilliam. The movie’s budget was $22 million, and grossed over $77 million at the box office. Consistent with similar type movies released during the 80’s, Spies Like Us did not receive positive reviews from most critics. In fact, one film critic deemed it “a comedy with exactly one laugh, and those among you given to Easter egg hunts may feel free to try and find it.”  C’mon, we think there’s far more than one laugh. We mean, “will you hold my wallet for me while I take the test, please? There’s a thousand dollars in there… or maybe there isn’t.” And as Austin Millbarge states, “For God’s sake, show some balls!” Yeah, you probably never said that line to a friend before. Despite the negative reaction from most movie critics, we think Spies Like Us is an enjoyable movie to watch in your Man Cave, especially when your channel surfing in the middle of the night looking for something to watch. Oh, and haven’t you ever approached a group of friends and blurted out, “Doctor, Doctor, Doctor…”. Probably so, at least once in your life. So, enjoy the clip, and start your day out with a laugh…