Some of the best times I’ve ever had are sitting down on my couch with my loved ones and watching some hilarious comedy movies. Luckily, Netflix has plenty of them, some of which are the best movies on Netflix.
From more recent picks like Anyone But You to classics like 13 Going On 30, these are some of the best comedy movies you can stream – all of which you can access with a Netflix subscription.
Anyone But You (2023)
I’m sure you heard about Anyone But You from everyone this past year. Starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, this 2023 rom-com tells the story of two individuals who had a first date that turns sour, but they’re forced back together when they both go to a wedding in Australia – cue the shenanigans.
Yes, this movie is so silly and probably hits every rom-com trope you can imagine, but I love it so much. The chemistry between Sweeney and Powell is enough to draw you in, and even after that, you’ll still find reasons to love this movie, from the classic “forced proximity” aspect of the plot to so much more.
Stream Anyone But You on Netflix.
Murder Mystery (2019)
The comedy-mystery, Murder Mystery, follows a married couple who are caught up in a murder investigation on a billionaire’s yacht.
Honestly, Murder Mystery is one of my favorite of the Adam Sandler movies that he’s done for Netflix in the last couple of years. He and Jennifer Aniston are awesome together, and the whole murder mystery aspect of the film is so fun and overdone by the perfect amount. I really enjoy rewatching it from time to time, and the sequel is just as fun, but you should check out the original first.
Stream Murder Mystery on Netflix.
Dungeons And Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
In this movie based on the famous board game of the same name, Dungeons And Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a hilarious fantasy movie that follows a team of heroes in order to steal an ancient relic but come across enemies that wish for the same thing.
I will literally never forgive moviegoers for not making this film bigger than it should have been. It’s so funny, and has an all-star cast that truly knocks your socks off. They all have amazing comedic timing, and there’s a lot of heart to it as well. I hope that being on Netflix will give it the second life that it deserves.
Stream Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves on Netflix.
Always Be My Maybe (2019)
Starring Ali Wong and Randall Park, Always Be My Maybe is the romantic-comedy that you need to check out. Directed by Nahnatchka Khan, Always Be My Maybe is all about two childhood friends who lost touch after a failed fling. But as adults, they reunite, and the chemistry is still there. However, there are challenges that are presented with both their jobs, their lives, and their own feelings that make this new relationship a little more complicated.
I personally love Always Be My Maybe. It’s like the perfect friends-to-lovers story that isn’t as perfect as everyone would expect. There’s awkwardness and unsureness and so much more, but there’s heart and love there as well, and both Wong and Park have amazing chemistry. I would certainly rank this high on my life.
Stream Always Be My Maybe on Netflix.
Hit Man (2024)
You thought you saw the last of Glen Powell on this list? Think again, because Hit Man is now on this list. This hilarious black comedy (mixed with some romance as well) follows an undercover police officer who is tasked with saving a woman, so his disguise is a hitman, where he uses different personas for each suspect.
This film is just so wild and fun and hilarious all at the same time. Genuinely, the rise of Glen Powell in Hollywood has been a fun one to witness, and as the star of Hit Man, he really is leading man material with his acting and the way he made me snort with laughter in so many scenes of this film.
Despicable Me 4 (2024)
At this rate is he even really Despicable? I don’t know. But here we are, Despicable Me 4.
In this fourth installment in the popular Illumination franchise, Despicable Me 4 follows Gru as he relocates his family when a former rival seeks revenge, and the chaos that ensues from this chase.
Look, if you like the other Despicable Me movies, you’re going to like this one. It’s goofy and fun for both kids and adults and I’m sure there is someone out there who will laugh at the minion’s jokes just as hard as they did in the first film. Plus there’s a little baby in this movie! So cute.
Stream Despicable Me 4 on Netflix.
A Simple Favor (2018)
Did my girl-crushes on both Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick only get bigger after this film? You bet, because they kill it in A Simple Favor. Starring the two leading ladies above, A Simple Favor tells the story of a normal mother with an online following who makes it her mission to figure out what happened to her new, rich friend who suddenly vanished.
This film isn’t what you think it’s going to be. When you first look at the trailer, it looks like a murder mystery that stars two of the biggest actresses right now, but the amount of twists and turns in this comedy will truly have you on the edge of your seat and yelling at the TV, “what??” And with A Simple Favor 2 in the works, you should totally check out the first.
Stream A Simple Favor on Netflix.
50 First Dates (2004)
Hands down, this is one of Adam Sandler’s best rom-coms and I stand by that. The film follows a former womanizer who decides to change his ways when he spends an amazing day with a woman. The only catch is that she loses her memory the moment she falls asleep, so he makes it his mission to make her fall in love with him every single day.
Like, that premise alone makes me swoon, but honestly, this film is a good blend of comedy and heart. It’s Adam Sandler, so you know there’s going to be some hilarious bits in there. But there’s nothing quite like the chemistry between Sandler and Drew Barrymore. These two make movie magic.
Stream 50 First Dates on Netflix.
Sing (2016)
In Mr. and Mrs. Smith, a young couple (played by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt) is surprised to find out that they are both spies, from rival companies – who are both tasked with killing each other, leading to a spicy romance.
While I will say that Mr. and Mrs. Smith tends to lean a little more into the romance aspect than comedy, there’s still plenty of that here that will make you chuckle. And the choreography of the fights are top-notch. The film was such a success that years later, a spinoff-series of the same name premiered, and now, Mr. and Mrs. Smith Season 2 is happening. But you might as well check out the movie that inspired it first before watching the show.
Stream Mr. and Mrs. Smith on Netflix.
I Care A Lot (2020)
In this black comedy thriller, I Care A Lot is about a con woman who makes a living as a court-appointed guardian, seizing the assets of vulnerable elderly people, only to get mixed up with a dangerous gangster.
I Care A Lot is certainly one of the more serious comedies on this list, but it’s so good. Rosamund Pike shines in her starring role, alongside a talented cast that includes Peter Dinklage from the Game of Thrones cast, Alicia Witt, Eiza Gonzalez, and so many more. The humor is darker yet hilarious, and the thrills are intense - certainly worth the time to watch it if you haven’t.
Stream I Care A Lot on Netflix.
Hubie Halloween (2020)
Coming up next, we have another Adam Sandler original, Hubie Halloween. In this Halloween comedy horror film, Adam Sandler stars as a Halloween-loving delicatessen worker, who must save his town of Salem, Massachusetts from a kidnapper.
Look, I love spooky season, and I also love watching some of the best horror movies - but Adam Sandler is great in this comedy. Compared to some of his others as of late, this is one of his best, and deserves so many more people to watch it. If you love Halloween and comedy, this could be your new favorite movie.
Stream Hubie Halloween on Netflix.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
In this new sequel for the Ghostbusters franchise, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire combines both the veterans from the original films and new fan-favorites in this epic comedy-action movie. Now, the Ghostbusters must team up in order to stop a “death-chilling god” from freezing all of New York into an icy tundra forever.
I mean, it’s a Ghostbusters film. The acting is fun, the comedy is gold, the CGI is entertaining for 2024, and there’s plenty of ghosties to go around. It’s a fun time for all.
Stream Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire on Netflix.
No Hard Feelings (2023)
The newest addition to this list, No Hard Feelings is the hilarious Jennifer Lawrence movie you need to watch. This film follows a young woman who is in need of a car, and in order to get one, she agrees to a deal with a young man’s parents – have sex with their son before he goes to college, and she’ll get a car in exchange.
I have to admit that I watched No Hard Feelings as a J-Law fan, and I loved it. It was so freaking funny. Jennifer Lawrence needs to be in way more comedy movies because she was hysterical in this – especially that surprising yet funny beach scene – but the rest of the cast did a great job too. I could rewatch this again and still laugh just as hard.
Stream No Hard Feelings on Netflix.
Wedding Crashers (2005)
Directed by David Dobkin and starring Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn, this classic comedy is sure to make you snicker. The movie’s premise is mainly about two men who crash weddings to seduce women but, of course, that backfires on them in hilarious fashion at one point and that’s just the beginning.
I don’t even really want to spoil what happens in this film because it really is a hysterical one that any adult should watch. No kids for this, but if you’re with your significant other or with friends, this is a great comedy to check out.
Stream Wedding Crashers on Netflix.
Barbie (2023)
Oh, please, you knew I’d find a way to get Barbie on here somehow. Starring Margot Robbie as the titular character, Barbie enters into the world of Barbie and Ken, and many versions of the iconic and beloved dolls. But when one Barbie starts to act strange and realizes that it’s because her human in the real world is sad, she makes it her mission to make her happy.
The film is really a lot deeper than that but it’s something that I think everyone should experience. While the comedic aspects are hilarious and director Greta Gerwig does an amazing job framing them, it’s the deep, emotional connection that you feel by the end of the movie that makes Barbie a Best Picture nominee. This is a comedy that you’ll never forget.
Dumb Money (2023)
Remember when the stock of GameStop randomly went up a crazy amount in 2021? That’s the story Dumb Money aims to tell. The movie, based on the book The Antisocial Network, chronicles the story of how several people used hype and online social media to create waves in the stock market.
While this is based on a true event, Dumb Money is surprisingly funny and has the cast to prove it, with actors such as Pete Davidson, Seth Rogen, Nick Offerman and more showing their comedic talents. But it also shows a lot of heart too and how one instance can change your life forever. I’m not even a huge fan of stocks and I enjoyed it thoroughly.
13 Going On 30 (2004)
Last but not least, we have to talk about 13 Going On 30 because it’s everything you need and more. The classic comedy follows a teenager who, after wishing to be “thirty, flirty and thriving,” suddenly wakes up in an apartment in New York City as a thirty-year-old working at a fashion magazine.
What can I say about this movie that I haven’t already said? The 13 Going On 30 cast is great. The comedy is perfect. The romance is cute. And it’s just an all-around feel-good film that anyone can enjoy. And it’s been twenty years since it came out, which is kind of crazy to think about.
Stream 13 Going On 30 on Netflix.
I have a feeling that once you give these movies a shot, you’ll be laughing your butt off just like I am – and then looking for the next comedy movie to watch right after. Have fun!
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