Comedy movies have, for decades, been a treasured corner of cinema, thanks to their ability to unite people through laughter. Whether through laugh-out-loud hijinks or parodies of other genres, these movies provide great entertainment for the viewers. As perhaps cinema's most popular genre, these films can be suitable for all ages, but there are plenty of great adult-only comedies to go along with them. Comedy continues to be one of the most diverse genres out there, with something for everyone being put out every year.

When it comes to comedy, the 2010s struck a balance between edgy and raunchy humor, old-school nostalgia, and some new films that are distinctly of this era. Often merging with other genres, like superheroes and horror, the 2010s are underrated in their list of funny movies. While the decade may not have been the powerhouse of laughs of the 1990s, it still holds its own, and some movies prove that better than others.

10 Grown Ups Is A Love Letter To Nostalgia

Grown Ups centers around Lenny Feder, a wealthy Hollywood agent, who returns to his hometown to attend the funeral of his beloved high school basketball coach. When he shows up with his wife and kids, he's greeted by his childhood friends and their own families and begins to reconnect as they rent a cabin on a lake. What begins as a somber funeral soon becomes a vacation full of hijinks as Lenny and his friends try and give their kids the same kind of childhood they'd once enjoyed. Worried about his kids turning into spoiled brats, Lenny gives them a push to take a break from screens and enjoy nature.

Grown Ups is a fun embrace of nostalgia as Lenny and his friends revisit their youth, revisiting old rivalries and bringing the Feder family down a peg away from their pampered Hollywood lives. The movie has all the signature stylings of Sandler's comedy, focusing on the importance of family and community. The all-star cast that includes Sandler, David Spade, Rob Schneider, Chris Rock, and Kevin James delivers a cavalcade of comedy icons to officially close out the 2000s.

9 American Reunion Was A Sincere Follow-Up

American Pie was something of a defining comedy of its era (the late '90s to mid-2000s) as it introduced the world to the quest of four high schoolers to lose their virginity before graduation. After a slew of sequels and spin-offs, the original cast returned in 2012's American Reunion. The film follows Jim and his friends as they return home for the first time in years, reconnecting over their lives in the decade since the last movie. With Jim struggling with parental responsibilities, Stiffler stuck in a dead-end job and the others navigating relationships, the film was a good comedic look at growing up.

American Reunion was met with mixed reactions from fans of the original, but it deserves credit for delivering a sincere sequel to the original trilogy. Seeing Jim, Stiffler and the others adjust to their middle-aged lives made for a relatable story that had aged with fans of the first movie, taking audiences on an emotional roller coaster. The film is one of the few comedy sequels that references the original without feeling too hamfisted, with satisfying callbacks and new chapters in the lives of its characters.

8 We're The Millers Is A Drug-Fuelled Adventure

We're the Millers focuses on David Clark, a friendly weed dealer who, in a bid to make up for some stolen supply, heads down to Mexico to smuggle drugs back to the US. To avoid the suspicions of border security, he recruits a group of people in his apartment building to pose as his family. He is joined by a stripper, Rose, who poses as his wife, as well as a pair of teens who pretend to be their kids, in his ill-advised journey south of the border.

We're the Millers is a fun spin on road trip comedy, trading in the wholesome family nature of films like Vacation for a more raunchy take, one riddled with misunderstandings. As the "Millers" encounter a variety of problems, they grow closer, almost resembling the family dynamic they seek to impersonate.

7 Horrible Bosses Is A Hilarious Homage To A Hitchcock Classic

Horrible Bosses revolves around three friends, Nick, Kurt, and Dale, each dissatisfied with their jobs due to their respective bosses, who make their lives hell. These include; the drug-addled son of Kurt's deceased boss who inherited the company; the borderline sociopathic employer of Nick, who micromanages his life; and Dale's sex-addict boss, Julia, who attempts to force him to sleep with her. One evening after a few drinks, the trio decide to murder their bosses, each killing the other's employer to avoid suspicion.

Horrible Bosses is a clear homage to Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers On A Train, with its trio of wannabe killers bumbling and stumbling through their plan. The cast of Jason Sudekis, Jason Bateman, and Charlie Day made for a fast-paced, hilarious, and chaotic murder plot, with great performances from the supporting cast. The film is made great by its trio of characters, whose incompetence knows no bounds as they fail their way into success.

6 Ted Continued Seth MacFarlane's Comedy Prowess

Ted tells the story of John Bennett, a man who, as a child, wished for his teddy bear to come to life -- and got exactly what he asked for. Living a carefree life as an adult alongside his profane, crude, and irresponsible best friend, Ted, John moves into a new chapter of his life with his girlfriend, Lori, who regularly clashes with the bear. Torn between his romantic relationship and peculiar childhood friendship, John's life is turned upside down, made even worse by the arrival of a stalker, who kidnaps Ted for his own son.

Ted is a continuation of Seth MacFarlane's signature style of comedy, full of random cutaways, funny pop culture references, and adult humor. From the comedy of a foul-mouthed, inappropriate teddy bear to the oddball background characters in the story, watching John and Ted maintain their childhood friendship made for a comedy hit. Factoring in Ted getting kidnapped by an awkward stalker, the movie is worth a watch for any fan of Seth MacFarlane's work.

5 The Nice Guys Is An Instant Cult Classic

The Nice Guys follows two mismatched private detectives in the 1970s, whose paths cross over the death of an adult film actress. On one side is the no-nonsense, pugilistic Jackson Healy, the other a mild-mannered, bumbling single dad, Holland March. Despite their differences, the two work together to uncover a major conspiracy that leads to the top of local government.

The Nice Guys is a throwback to the '70s, with a hilarious buddy cop dynamic added to keep audiences laughing at the mismatched team-up of its two heroes. The film is held together by the comedic ineptitudes of its main characters, as well as their constant banter as they bumble their way through the case. The movie is a fun play on neo-noir, and channels the greatness of Shane Black's past comedy detective movie, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.

4 Once Upon A Time In Hollywood Is Tarantino's Funniest Film

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood tells the story of a 1960s Hollywood TV star, Rick Dalton, and his stunt double, Cliff Booth, as they navigate the changing landscape of the film industry. When Rick revamps his career as a Spaghetti Western star, he takes Cliff with him. Meanwhile, the backdrop of the film follows Sharon Tate and the Manson Family, building to Tarantino's alternate history take on the infamous murder.

Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is not, for the most part, a laugh-out-loud comedy as much as it's a slow-burn dramedy, which has moments of dark humor added to the characters' lives. However, the final showdown between Cliff and the Manson Family killers takes the film from zero to a hundred in minutes, turning in the single funniest scene ever shot by the legendary director.

3 Tucker And Dale Vs Evil Is A Clever Parody Of Slashers