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Of course you're in the mood to see the best comedy movies streaming services have to offer at the moment. If ever there was time when we're all feeling like we need a little more joy in our lives, it's now. So we've compiled this list of the best comedy movies, all of which can be found on streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Amazon Prime, Disney+, or iTunes.
And if you change your mind and decide you would rather watch something that will inspire a good cry, make you feel a little more connected to the world around us, or be a stress reliever, well, we've got those too.
We stan a low-key raunchy rom-com and that's what you get with this Netflix original that finds Sloane (Emma Roberts) and Jackson (Luke Bracey) in an agreement to be each other's dates for all the major holiday events. Shenanigans and actual romance ensue.
We don't want to give too much away about the plot of this Andy Samberg and Cristin Miloti movie. But just know that it's both trippy and hilarious. Plus, you'll want to book a trip to Palm Springs sometime in the (safe) future.
This movie sort of divided the internet, but one thing everyone agreed on is that Dan Levy and Kristen Stewart's scenes were hilarious. Hollywood, please put K. Stew in more comedies, please and thank you.
It's a scientific fact that a person cannot sustain a bad mood for the duration of Clueless, a social satire about Beverly Hills teens based on Jane Austen's Emma. This has been confirmed by the FDA, MPAA, and DARPA, probably. We recommend viewing this classic.
Do we really need to sell you on this absolute treasure of a film? Yes? Okay, fine: On paper, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion may seem like a silly farce about two ditzy Valley women attending their reunion; in reality, it's a moving (and yes, silly) look at our deepest insecurities and the freedom you'll find when you stay true to yourself.
The best teen adaptation of a Shakespeare play ever (sorry, 10 Things I Hate About You), She's the Man features a comedic tour-de-force by Amanda Bynes, as well as the film that introduced many of us to the goofy wonder of Channing Tatum. This film actually may be underrated at this point in 2020.
The will-they-won't-they romance between Ryan Reynolds and Amy Smart in this movie is entirely beside the point because Just Friends is all about Anna Faris's batshit pop star, a totally inspired and amazing send-up of pampered celebrities. We'd love to get our hands on her inspiration board for the role.
By now, we hope, we're over seeing "she's a business lady but can she be a mom?!" story lines, but this was 1987 and people still had "balancing it all" questions, okay? The fact is, Diane Keaton is absolutely delightful as a reluctant guardian at her wits' end with parenting.
Utterly iconic, fabulously macabre, and hilariously dark, this weird and twisted family tale is enjoyable beyond Halloween. Young Christina Ricci's dry, deadpan portrayal of Wednesday Addams is a thing of beauty, as is Anjelica Huston's darkly sexy Morticia, who slinks around the manor like an underworld goddess.
Tiffany Haddish was the big breakout star of summer 2017's supremely funny Girls Trip (more on that later). But catch her in the also very funny 2016 comedy Keanu, which stars Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key. Bonus: The movie features a kitten so cute you'll find yourself browsing petfinder.com after watching.
Winona Ryder stars as a goth teen being haunted by an obnoxious ghost named Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton). Who knew hell could be so hilarious? And if you love Moira Rose on Schitt's Creek, you really need to see Catherine O'Hara's performance in this film.
This 2016 movie was such a goddamn gem that no one appreciates, despite it being extremely cute, very funny, and weirdly one of the most relatable rom-coms of the last five years. But thanks to streaming, it's not too late to see how great it is for yourself!
Have there been too many Pitch Perfect sequels, thus diluting the popularity of the franchise? Absolutely. Does the original still hold up, especially on days when you just need some soundtrack-backed fun? 100%. Reacquaint yourself with the aca-awesomeness of this brilliant ensemble cast immediately.
Ali Wong and Randall Park are fantastic in this Netflix rom-com, but the funniest scenes in the movie belong to Keanu Reeves, playing a version of himself you've never seen before onscreen. The fact that he was all in on this performance will only make you love him more.
The genius of Trainwreck is its ability to lean into rom-com tropes without feeling clichd. Amy Schumer and Bill Hader are hilarious together while still having romantic chemistry, and NBA star Lebron James is legit funny. Oh, and also John Cena attempts dirty talk, which is incredible.
In the mood for comedy with a side of action? What about sci-fi? Men in Black covers so many genres, which is just one reason it's endlessly rewatchable. Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones play two agents in a secret organization that policies alien activity on earth.
We've loved Bill Murray's hilarious portrayal of a TV weatherman reliving the same day over and over and over and over again for years. But it's certainly taken on a new relevance in 2020, when many of us can relate to it so deeply while isolating at home.
The chemistry between Martin Lawrence and Will Smith in Bad Boys as two loose-cannon detectives rivals some of the greatest love stories around. While the action-packed scenes and gorgeously shot Miami scenery are fun, it's their witty back-and-forth banter that turned this into a beloved million-dollar franchise.
You might not be able to actually travel to Napa or Sonoma (or, well, anywhere) right now, but you can join in on the fun of a girls' trip with some of our favorite funny ladies including Amy Poehler (who also directed), Maya Rudolph, Tina Fey, and Rachel Dratch.
Listen, you put Amy Poehler and Tina Fey together in anything and we're watching it immediately. But pair them as polar-opposite sisters dealing with the sale of their childhood home and we're gonna play that on a loop. That house party scene is one of our favorites.
Olivia Wilde's directorial debut starring Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever is just as funny on the 40th rewatch as it was the first time you saw it. The leads are amazing, but every single side character adds something brilliant to their scenes even if they only appear briefly.
Wondering what to watch with your kids once they say they're too grown up for Pixar and Disney but aren't quite ready for R-rated movies? See what happens when you introduce them to these comedies. While many of these picks have had families cracking up for generations, some have jokes that can feel a bit dated, inappropriate, or awkward. So make sure to check our individual reviews to find what's right for your family. And be warned: Lots of these movies have moments that are so downright dumb you'll find yourself embarrassed as you stifle a laugh. But that's all part of the fun!
The best dark comedies on Netflix offer a lot of options in movies and TV shows that offer laughs, but often in uneasy ways with dark storylines and often disturbing imagery. Dark comedies, also known as black comedy or satiric humor, can help bring a little light to suffering, death, old age, and many more generally taboo topics in comedy entertainment. The genre has been around for a while, but more recently it's become more mainstream. Netflix has hopped on board with a number of originals in the genre, both with movies as well as some critically-acclaimed series.Generally, these shows and movies follow themes like a character who is grieving a loss, or a character who is suffering in some way. Netflix also has several classic dark comedies, including movies from Monty Python in the 1970s and dark turns by Jim Carrey that shocked his fans. There are also Oscar-nominated movies that have the darkest of humor and some TV shows that Netflix has licensed that find humor in very disturbing and depressing places, showing that sometimes it is best to laugh when things look bleakest.RELATED: 25 Best Netflix Original Comedy Movies
A recent addition to the best dark comedies on Netflix features Kristen Bell in a spoof miniseries. Under the guise of a murder mystery from the perspective of a grieving woman with life-alerting phobias and addictions, The Woman in the House is a satirical look at female-driven crime dramas in modern popular culture. The series balances the dark comedic moments with a real mystery, comments on what grief looks like, discusses mental health and has great characters. The show spoofed the book and film The Woman in the Window and other books with similar titles, all stories built on formulas that make the best parodies.
Starring Rosamund Pike in one of her best dark comedies on Netflix, I Care a Lot follows a con artist who convinces the courts to grant her guardianship over elders who she puts in assisted living homes before stealing their money and selling their houses. It is a pitch-black comedy that will leave viewers wanting to see more of Pike commanding attention and delivering a stellar performance. She embodies a character that viewers have to convince themselves is an antagonist, not a protagonist, despite what they want to believe. The plot is brilliant, and although deeply unsettling and depressing at times, it is fully worth the watch.
The Dictator was a slight letdown when Sacha Baron Cohen released it in 2012. Fans expecting something close to Borat and Bruno were disappointed when The Dictator ended up a scripted parody. However, while it didn't quite match up to the critical and commercial success of his previous movies, The Dictator works well as a black comedy with Cohen poking fun at dictators like Kim Jong-il and Muammar Gaddafi. Cohen plays a dictator from a fictional North African state who is anti-Western, childish, and racist, who visits the U.N. to demand they do what he wants. While the movie received average reviews, it was still a box-office success.
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