Best Dark Comedy Movies & TV Series of the 1970s

The 38 best-rated dark comedy movies and TV series of the 1970s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

A Clockwork Orange 1971 ★ 8.2
All in the Family 1971 ★ 7.8
I, Claudius 1976 ★ 7.8
Dawn of the Dead 1978 ★ 7.5
The Witness 1979 ★ 8.1
Richard Pryor: Live in Concert 1979 ★ 7.4
A New Leaf 1971 ★ 7.3
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin 1976 ★ 8.0
M*A*S*H 1970 ★ 6.9
The Tin Drum 1979 ★ 7.0
The Abominable Dr. Phibes 1971 ★ 7.0
The Italian Connection 1972 ★ 7.1
Melody 1971 ★ 7.1
O Lucky Man! 1973 ★ 6.8
Little Murders 1971 ★ 6.7
Steptoe & Son Ride Again 1973 ★ 6.8
The Girl Most Likely To... 1973 ★ 6.6
The Ruling Class 1972 ★ 6.5
Frightmare 1974 ★ 6.4
Satan’s Brew 1976 ★ 6.3
Steptoe & Son 1972 ★ 6.3
Come Have Coffee with Us 1970 ★ 6.3
Desperate Living 1977 ★ 6.4
Bone 1972 ★ 6.1