The 25 Best, Funniest Comedies on Netflix Right Now

Looking for big laughs from the sofa? We've got you covered! Let's be real; we all need a good laugh sometimes. Fortunately, Netflix is host to a virtual library of hilarious comedy movies from all over the world. We've selected the very best funny movies on Netflix to help you make your next streaming selection.

For this list, we're focusing exclusively on feature films. Comedy covers a lot of ground, and we've included selections for all ages and a variety of tastes. This includes Netflix originals and imports.

Here are the best, funniest comedy movies you can watch right now on Netflix. This list is updated regularly.

Funny Movies on Netflix Right Now

1. The Nice Guys (2016)

Shane Black's critical hit buddy caper stars Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling as mismatched investigators who discover a web of corruption in the wake of a porn star's violent death. The Nice Guys weaves genres into an appealing, relentlessly package. 

2. Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

Classic comedy troupe Monty Python's crowning achievement, this edgy and ambitious British satire has lost none of its bite 40 years later. In many circles, it's considered a strong contender for best British comedy movie of all time.

The religious subject matter has made Life of Brian hugely controversial since it was released, with many markets (including several in the United Kingdom) outright banning it back in the day. The UK's Channel Four named this the greatest of all comedy films from around the world in a 2006 poll.

3. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

Another high-water mark for Monty Python is this endlessly quotable, micro-budgeted lampooning of King Arthur's quest for the Holy Grail.

In 2011, Tom Bergeron and Cynthia McFadden hosted Best in Film: The Greatest Movies of Our Time. This was a collaboration between People and ABC News to give film fans a chance to vote for their all-time favorites. Monty Python and the Holy Grail was named the second-best comedy ever, behind Airplane!.

4. Don't Look Up (2021)

Adam McKay’s ensemble satire has ambition, fine performances across the board and some big laughs. Still, it’s hard not to see it as underwhelming, given the astronomical talent involved. It’s dark and dour to a fault—clumsily strung together at times, even. Dark comedy has so much potential when it’s handled right, but it’s hard to fully defend an often downright unpleasant, shrill viewing experience in this genre. Jennifer Lawrence is characteristically brilliant and sympathetic as a pariah no one believes, but it’s an oddly muted role (Leonardo DiCaprio’s is the meatiest) for an actress whose abilities appear unlimited. Many will say seeing the A-list talent riffing off each other in this flick is worth the price of admission.

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5. Shortcomings (2023)

Relationships are messy, especially when they involve messy people. In Randall Park's directorial debut Ben (Justin H. Min) and Miko (Ally Maki) are a couple stuck in a rut in San Francisco. Ben is an arrogant, depressed man with little purpose in his life while Miko's ready to move on to a new stage of life. The couple decide to "take a break" when Miko heads to New York for an internship, but nothing in relationships are that simple. A comedy that's equal parts gut-busting and gut-wrenching, Shortcomings is whatever the opposite of a meet cute is. The most realistic movie about relationships I've seen in quite a while. Also Sherry Cola STEALS EVERY SCENE as Ben's lesbian bestie. Keep your eye on her. A star on the rise for sure. 

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6. Dolemite is My Name (2019) 

2019 saw a considerable Eddie Murphy comeback. The film, TV and standup legend won an Emmy for hosting SNL, and received a Golden Globe nod for his work in Craig Brewer's acclaimed biopic of blaxploitation and comedy icon Rudy Ray Moore. Many observers say Murphy was robbed of an Oscar nomination.

7. Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016)

If you’re curious as to how New Zealand’s Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok) rapidly became one of the most prominent filmmakers in Hollywood, look no further. This screamingly funny comedy adventure stars Julian Dennison and Sam Neill as a son/father figure duo who become the target of a massive manhunt in the New Zealand bush. This is fairly family-friendly, and an overall gem. Don’t miss it.

8. Holidate (2020)  

We always love a Netflix holiday rom-com. In this Christmas flick—more risqué and star-studded than other films of its ilk, Emma Roberts and Hacksaw Ridge hottie Luke Bracey star as lonely singles who agree to be platonic plus-ones for a year…only to catch feelings along the way. Sappy? Sure. It’s fun, too. Holiday time or any other time of the year.

9 & 10. Mamma Mia! (2008) & Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) 

Featherweight but also pretty fabulous, this jukebox musical sees an all-star cast including Meryl Streep, Christine Baranski, Amanda Seyfried, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth let their hair down in a Greek set family rom-com inspired by the immortal pop of ABBA. The best moment, hands down, is Streep's surprisingly emotional "The Winner Takes It All." The sequel is even more campy and just as delightful!

11 & 12. Murder Mystery (2019) & Murder Mystery 2 (2023) 

Co-starring Jennifer Aniston, Adam Sandler's Netflix venture Murder Mystery had the biggest opening weekend in Netflix's history in its time, surpassing Bird Box. Other Sandler films on Netflix right now include Hubie Halloween and more. 

13. Marriage Story (2019)

Noah Baumbach‘s emotional juggernaut showcases career-best work from Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. The rare kind of picture that can make you guffaw hysterically and ugly-cry within the same scene, this epic divorce saga is an instant classic. Laura Dern won an Oscar for her portrayal of an L.A. power-lawyer who wears pants so tight you can see bone, then fake-apologizes for looking like a slob. Perfect. Brilliant. Nailed it.

14. Alex Strangelove (2018)

All at once joyous, raunchy and disarmingly poignant, this Netflix original movie stars Daniel Doheny as Alex Truelove, a deeply closeted high school senior who loves his girlfriend Claire (Madeline Weinstein), but is overwhelmed with confusion when he falls for a handsome, comfortably out boy named Elliot (Antonio Marziale).

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15. Always Be My Maybe (2019)

Co-writers Ali Wong and Randall Park star in this charming rom-com about childhood friends reunited years after a disastrous fling. A loose and nimble Keanu Reeves, playing himself, can't help but steal every scene he's in.

16. Love Hard (2021)

Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang, Darren Barnet, Matty Finochio, James Saito and Harry Shum Jr. star in a rom-com co-produced by McG, about a young woman who flies 3,000 miles to meet a dating app find, only to discover she’s been catfished. Helmed by Costa Rican director Hernán Jiménez.

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17. Bad Trip (2021)

Eric André, Lil Rel Howery and the incomparable Tiffany Haddish star in an admirably go-for-broke mix of scripted comedy and hidden-camera pranks à la Jackass, about two buddies on a road trip to New York. Initially scheduled for a spring 2020 release, Bad Trip was delayed, accidentally released and pirated online before a sale to Netflix. Since its turbulent release window, it's gained a considerable following and positive critical notices.