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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 super-cool sci-fi sequel is one of several new movies available on your favorite services: Netflix, Amazon's Prime Video, Max, Hulu and Disney+ have a bunch of good stuff to watch from your couch. There's original fare like a Jennifer Lopez sci-fi action extravaganza and documentaries on the Beach Boys and the Blue Angels, plus theatrical releases arriving on streaming, such as Michael Mann's Enzo Ferrari biopic and a Dakota Johnson superhero flick.
Amazon is finally streaming one of last year's best movies! Better late than never to see Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright at the absolute top of his game as a curmudgeonly academic who writes a book with stereotypically Black tropes as a joke and is shocked when it becomes a hit in this tremendously funny and thoughtful film.
The futuristic sci-fi thriller casts Jennifer Lopez as a counterterrorism expert out to take down a robot (Simu Liu) bent on wiping out most of mankind. What's better than rom-com J.Lo? Action-hero J.Lo making friends with an AI and taking on villainous machines in mechanized armor.
You guessed it, this documentary chronicles the musical legacy of the Beach Boys. With interviews and archival footage, the film digs into the origins behind their signature harmonies, the genius of Brian Wilson, a rivalry with The Beatles in the 1960s and the game-changing influence of their "Pet Sounds" album.
Sterling K. Brown and Mark Duplass play best buds living in a biosphere, the last two dudes on Earth after an apocalyptic situation, when evolution throws them a curve ball. That's all you should know going into this clever character study about sexuality, masculinity and friendship, because it's got quite the twist.
"Top Gun: Maverick" star Glen Powell and J.J. Abrams produce this documentary taking viewers behind the scenes of the Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron. The movie chronicles a year in the lives of these elite pilots, with veterans helping rookies get up to speed for a thrilling and dangerous show season.
In this clunker of a "Spider-Man" spinoff, Dakota Johnson at least exudes sassy scrappiness as a suddenly psychic paramedic who has to protect a trio of potential future crimefighters. Unfortunately, everybody in this thing gets stuck in its web of nonsense, which boasts bad dialogue and rampant B-movie silliness.
The "Napoleon Dynamite" filmmakers are behind this engaging animated comedy featuring musical animals and nifty songs. Farm pony Thelma (voiced by Grammy winner Brittany Howard) becomes a viral singing sensation after she's accidentally covered in pink paint and glitter, but finds out being famous has its drawbacks.
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.
Training to become a Navy fighter pilot, Maverick (Tom Cruise) certainly has his work cut out for him. But with a new bestie named Goose and a crush on his flight instructor, we see just how much this young pilot can accomplish. It went on to win the People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie and reigns as one of the most popular Halloween costumes of all time.
In this comedy from Eddie Murphy, the actor stars as an African prince who celebrates his 21st birthday by getting ready to marry a woman he's never met. To make sure it doesn't happen, he ventures off to the United States so he can find the love of his life.
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