Netflix And Laugh
Need a good laugh? Looking for a funny movie to watch? While that endless scroll through Netflix can be disconcerting, the truth is that the streamer does have some great comedies to offer. From older classics to Netflix originals, these movies will give you the LOL you need (and maybe even some ROFLOL action).
Note: Because Netflix does periodically remove content from the service and the offerings can vary between countries, the availability of all of these films can't be guaranteed.
Beetlejuice
Seems like a good place to start given that the sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, is currently raking in the big box office dollars in theaters. While you can enjoy the second movie without having seen the first, we don't recommend it—if for no other reason then the fact that Beetlejuice is a great comedy, sequel or no sequel.
Geffen Pictures, Beetlejuice (1988)
Confess, Fletch
To those of us who watched the Chevy Chase Fletch movies in the '80s, you don't have to sell us on Confess, Fletch. We're in. For the rest of you, this is Jon Hamm doing comedy—which those only familiar with Mad Men Jon Hamm will be surprised by how good he is at it.
Miramax, Confess, Fletch (2022)
Happy Gilmore
Adam Sandler has made a bunch of mediocre Netflix original comedies, but in the years before he signed his huge deal with the streamer, he made some classics. One of which was Happy Gilmore—the story of the wannabe hockey player turned golfer with huge drive and anger management issues. Also, Netflix has confirmed that Happy Gilmore 2 is coming...fingers crossed it's as good as the first one.
Universal Pictures, Happy Gilmore (1996)
In Bruges
This 2008 black comedy crime thriller is one of those movies that most people haven't seen—but those who have will constantly recommend it to you until you give in and watch it. Honestly, you'll be glad you did.
Focus Features, In Bruges (2008)
Hit Man
It would be hard to escape Glen Powell these days even if you wanted to. But, at least with Hit Man, you won't want to. The great Richard Linklater has done it again with this romantic comedy that holds an impressive 95% Rotten Tomatoes score with almost 300 reviews.
Bros
Directed by Nicholas Stoller (Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, etc) and produced by Judd Apatow—Bros was the first gay rom-com from a major Hollywood studio. Despite good reviews, Bros failed to light up the box office when it was released in 2022. But if you weren't ready to leave your house to see it back then, you don't have to even leave your couch to enjoy this quality rom-com right now.
Universal Pictures, Bros (2022)
Bridget Jones's Diary
Despite many people being angry that she was cast in the role, Renée Zellweger pulled off a great performance and a top-notch British accent in this classic 2000s rom-com.
Miramax, Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Superbad
Come get your McLovin' fill of this classic 2000s coming-of-age comedy. This was Emma Stone's film debut, by the way. And while we're on the subject of Ms Stone...
Columbia Pictures, Superbad (2007)
Easy A
This teen rom-com, loosely based on The Scarlet Letter was Emma Stone's first lead role and it was a surprise hit back in 2010. Just one warning: You will probably never be able to hear the song Pocketful of Sunshine and not think of this film.
Wicked Little Letters
Set in the English seaside in the 1920s, Wicked Little Letters is about the search for the writer of some very foul-mouthed letters being sent to the town's residents. It's funny and full of old-timey swear words and insults. Sounds like a win-win to us.
Studio Canal, Wicked Little Letters (2023)
Sausage Party
This one might be a little controversial—and not just for all the offensive animated food humor. Sausage Party split audiences—with some loving it and others not at all. Which can even be seen in the disparity between the 82% Rotten Tomatoes critics score and the 50% score the audience gave it. Find out what side you fall on.
Columbia Pictures, Sausage Party (2016)
About Time
When a man discovers an old family secret that he can travel back in time, he uses that ability to land himself a girlfriend. But, time travel can't fix everything. If you haven't already seen this movie, it's about time you do. Sorry for the awful dad joke. But seriously, you should see this movie.
Working Title Films, About Time (2013)
Bridesmaids
Sure, most of us have seen it. But who wouldn't want to see it again? Guaranteed LOLs with this one.
Universal Pictures, Bridesmaids (2011)
Beverly Hills Cop
Sure the new BHC film, Axel F is okay. But to witness some of Eddie Murphy's true greatness, when he was at the height of his powers, Beverly Hills Cop is a must see. As is another comedy directed by the same guy who directed BHC: Martin Brest.
Paramount Pictures, Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Midnight Run
In 1988, four years after Beverly Hills Cop, Martin Brest directed Midnight Run, with Robert De Niro playing a bounty hunter sent to find Charles Grodin after he skips bail. This is a film that, while it was well-received at the time, its status as a classic comedy has grown in recent decades.
Universal Pictures, Midnight Run (1988)
No Hard Feelings
The R-rated comedy looked to be a thing of the past, but then No Hard Feelings came along and breathed a little life into the genre. While it didn't clean up at the box office, it had a respectable showing, all things considered. However, for our purposes, all that matters is a funny Jennifer Lawrence and an awkward Andrew Barth Feldman in an awkwardly funny R-rated comedy.
Columbia Pictures, No Hard Feelings (2023)
Long Shot
This Seth Rogan/Charlize Theron rom-com features some smart comedy and some surprisingly excellent chemistry between the two leads.
Summit Entertainment, Long Shot (2019)
The Breakfast Club
Don't you...forget about this movie. The Breakfast Club is one '80s kids can always watch again and have fun introducing the newer generation to.
Universal Pictures, The Breakfast Club (1985)
Apocalypse Clown
Like some horror with your comedy or comedy with your horror? Apocalypse Clown might be just what you're looking for.
Fastnet Films, Apocalypse Clown (2023)
Brian And Charles
Brian and Charles didn't even crack $1 million at the box office. But that's just another reason to see it show this one some love on Netflix. A quirky mockumentary to say the least, Brian and Charles is about a small town inventor who builds himself a companion robot. Truly heartwarming (and funny).
Film4, Brian and Charles (2022)
Serial Mom
Wikipedia described Serial Mom as a "satirical black comedy slasher film directed and written by John Waters". If that isn't enough to get you to click on it for your next movie night, we don't know what is.
Savoy Pictures, Serial Mom (1994)
Triangle Of Sadness
It won the Palme D'Or at Cannes and was nominated for Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and yet we're sure far too few people have heard of this film, let alone seen this satirical black comedy. A communist captain, a luxury cruise ship with wealthy passengers, a storm, and a deserted island. Let the comedy begin.
Imperative Entertainment, Triangle of Sadness (2022)
Rush Hour
A fun buddy cop movie with awesome Jackie Chan stunts and an actually-funny Chris Tucker. Do you understand the words that are coming out of our mouths? And if we're talking buddy cop movies, there are few better than the next one on our list.
New Line Cinema, Rush Hour (1998)
The Other Guys
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg are great together and Michael Keaton is awesome as their captain in this buddy cop parody that truly has fun playing with and winking at so many of the classic tropes of the genre. The Other Guys won Best Comedy Film at the first annual Comedy Awards. Also, don't stop the movie until you see the bloopers that play over the end credits. They are pure ROFLOL goodness.
Columbia Pictures, The Other Guys (2010)
Good Luck To You, Leo Grande
Emma Thompson is a retired teacher who tries to find a younger man to help her, shall we say, get her groove back. Need to get your laughs back? This one will do the trick.
Genesius Pictures, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022)
The Lost City
This action-adventure rom-com was a surprise hit back in 2022, taking home almost $200 million at the box office. It's like a new generation's Romancing the Stone and Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum have some nice chemistry.
Paramount Pictures, The Lost City (2022)
Logan Lucky
Steven Soderbergh is one of the greatest directors of all time. He's done serious drama, action, film noir, and fun heist movies. And no, we aren't talking about the Ocean's 11 series (although they are great). The heist comedy we are recommending today is Logan Lucky.
Fingerprint Releasing, Logan Lucky (2017)
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Crazy, Stupid, Love is crazy stupid fun. A series of interweaving stories examine love from a number of different angles, including Ryan Gosling teaching Steve Carell to flirt in one scene and lifting Emma Stone over his head Dirty Dancing-style in another.
Carousel Productions, Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
Dumb Money
Dumb Money didn't make the same kind of impact as the GameStop short squeeze it's about, but it sure is a worthwhile movie night watch.
Columbia Pictures, Dumb Money (2023)
The Peanut Butter Falcon
What was the highest grossing independent film of 2019? You guessed it–The Peanut Butter Falcon. The story of the unlikely friendship between a young man with Down syndrome and a fisherman on the run was the surprise hit of the year. But in the likely event that you missed this gem back in 2019, Netflix has it all queued up for you to enjoy right now.
Armory Films, The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)
Paddington 2
With its 97% Rotten Tomatoes score and 80% audience rating, the first Paddington movie shocked many with how good it was. Certainly, Paddington 2 couldn't be better, right? WRONG! A favorite of many, the second film in the series is rocking a 99% critics score and 88% from the audience. There's no way Paddington 3 will be better when it comes out, right?
Studio Canal, Paddington 2 (2017)
Hunt For The Wilderpeople
Usually, a new Taika Waititi film will get a fair amount of attention and advertising, but we don't doubt that many out there completely missed this 2016 offering from the director of Jojo Rabbit and Thor: Ragnarok. The film is based on the book Wild Pork and Watercress, about a man and his foster child and a manhunt in the New Zealand bush. Empire magazine called it the best film of 2016.
Piki Films, Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)
You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah
As we've discussed previously, Adam Sandler doesn't have a great track record when it comes to his made-for-Netflix movies. But as you know, there are exceptions to every rule, and You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah is a definite exception. Not only is it fun to see Sandler on screen with his real life daughter Sunny, this great coming-of-age comedy also has a 91% Rotten Tomatoes score—one of the highest ever for an Adam Sandler picture.
Alloy Entertainment, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah (2023)
