41 Best Comedy Movies to Stream Right Now
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.
From childhood favorites that totally still hold up, like Sister Act and The First Wives Club, to more modern-day comedy classics, including Girls Trip and Always Be My Maybe, these movies span genres, but they all share one thing in common: We promise that you'll get the giggles multiple times while viewing—even if you've seen these films a million times. We always stan a rewatchable comedy.
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.
So here they are: the best comedy movies you can stream right now.
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Steve Dietl/Netflix1/41Holidate (2020)
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.
Jessica Perez/Hulu2/41Palm Springs (2020)
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.
©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection3/41Zoolander (2001)
Are you more Magnum or Blue Steel? Revisit the ridiculous hilarity of Derek Zoolander's life the next time you're in need of a little pick-me-up—or if you're preparing for a walk-off.
©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection4/41Step Brothers (2008)
No matter how many times we've seen this Will Ferrell–John C. Reilly classic, it never fails to make us full on LOL. See you at the Catalina Wine Mixer where we're definitely become best friends.
©Buena Vista Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection5/41Sister Act (1992)
Nothing against Maria von Trapp and The Sound of Music, but Whoopi Goldberg is the best singing nun there ever was. If for some reason you don't know the plot, Goldberg plays a lounge singer who is hiding out from the mob…in a convent. Joyful singing and shenanigans ensue, of course.
Hulu6/41Happiest Season (2020)
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.
©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection7/41Clueless (1995)
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.
©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection8/41Bridesmaids (2011)
Every scene in Bridesmaids feels like a gift—but if you can get through the scene in which Annie (Kristen Wiig) has a meltdown over a "stupid fucking cookie" without cackling, you might have no soul. And who can't use a good Wilson Phillips sing-along to “Hold On” every now and again?
©Buena Vista Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection9/41Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion (1997)
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.
©DreamWorks/Courtesy Everett Collection10/41She’s the Man (2006)
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.
©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection11/41Just Friends (2005)
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.
©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection12/41Mean Girls (2004)
We assume that by now you have seen Mean Girls, the frequently quoted social study of, you guessed it, mean girls. If you haven't…what? If you want to understand 40% of the memes on the internet, this Lindsay Lohan and Rachel McAdams classic is pretty much required viewing.
©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection13/41Coming to America (1988)
Coming to America stars Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall and Shari Headley and Eddie Murphy and Eddie Murphy and…well, Eddie Murphy has a bunch of parts in this movie. (When does he not?) All that matters is they're all hysterical in this tale about an African prince who travels to New York City to live undercover.
©New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection14/41Friday (1995)
If you know the phrase “Bye, Felicia!” but have no reference point for its origin, now's the time to rectify that situation. There are so many other quotable moments in this fantastically funny buddy movie about two dudes (Ice Cube and Chris Tucker) hanging out and smoking weed.
©United Artists/Courtesy Everett Collection15/41Baby Boom (1987)
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.
©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection16/41The Princess Bride (1987)
Why is this the all-time, best-ever cheer-you-up-on-a-sick-day movie? Well, maybe because the framing device is literally about the story cheering up a sick kid. Also, because of Vizzini. We will not be held accountable if you suddenly start telling your dog, “As you wish,” all day long.
©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection17/41The Addams Family (1991)
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.
©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection18/41Keanu (2016)
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.
©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection19/41Beetlejuice (1988)
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.
©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection20/41How to Be Single (2016)
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!
©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection21/41Pitch Perfect (2012)
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.
Doane Gregory / Netflix22/41Always Be My Maybe (2019)
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.
©Warner Bros/Courtesy Everett Collection23/41Magic Mike XXL (2015)
There's a lot to love about the surprisingly feminist Magic Mike XXL—Jada Pinkett Smith's empowering speeches, the abs, the fact that Donald Glover is in it, among others—but to really laugh until your drink comes out of your nose, just skip straight to Joe Manganiello's convenience store scene and thank us later.
©20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection24/41Spy (2015)
Melissa McCarthy plays a desk-bound CIA analyst who…oh, we had you at "Melissa McCarthy"? Cool, cool, cool. But what if we also told you Jude Law, Rose Byrne, Allison Janney, and Bobby Cannavale are also in this comedy-action movie. Yeah, it's that packed with hilarious talent. You'll enjoy!
Universal Pictures25/41Girls Trip (2017)
Tiffany Haddish was the undisputed breakout comedy star of Girls Trip, a movie about four college friends reuniting for a wild weekend in New Orleans. But the other stars—Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, and Jada Pinkett Smith—deserve just as much props for their comedic timing. The scene in which Smith dangles over a French Quarter crowd, desperately trying not to pee? Incredible.
©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection26/41Trainwreck (2015)
The genius of Trainwreck is its ability to lean into rom-com tropes without feeling clichéd. 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.
Entertainment Pictures / Alamy Stock Photo27/41The First Wives Club (1996)
Watching icons Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, and Bette Midler get revenge on their cheating husbands is pure delight, no matter how many times you've seen the film. If you're not singing along with “You Don't Own Me” at the end as they wear those super chic white suits, what are you even doing?
©Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Collection / Everett Collection28/41Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Some romantic comedies can lean so much into the “rom” that the “com” feels lackluster. That's not the case with Crazy Rich Asians, thanks in large part to comedian and rapper Awkwafina's unforgettable performance as Peik Lin Goh, the wacky but supportive best friend of Rachel (Constance Wu). The fashion montage in which she and her family help makeover Rachel is truly gold.
Photo Credit: Steve Dietl29/41Blockers (2018)
Blockers takes the genre of raunchy teen sex comedies like American Pie and Revenge of the Nerds and flips it: In this version, three overprotective parents go to intense lengths to try and prevent their daughters from having sex on prom night…but, spoiler, they learn in the end that they need to respect their daughters' agency over their own body. Funny and feminist, we love to see it!
©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection30/41Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
Bueller, Bueller? Anyone? Long before he was married to Sarah Jessica Parker and appearing regularly on Broadway, Matthew Broderick was an ’80s teen star of the highest order and Ferris is one of his most iconic characters. Who among us hasn’t dreamed of skipping school and having a day as epic as this trio of friends did?
©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection31/41Men in Black (1997)
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.
©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection32/41Groundhog Day (1993)
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.
©Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection33/41Bad Boys (1995)
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.
©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection34/41Clue (1985)
If you haven't seen this cult classic, that is indeed based on the board game of the same name, please get it into your queue immediately. It's a wacky good time with incredible performances from the likes of Madeline Kahn (Mrs. White) and Tim Curry (Wadsworth, the butler). Plus, there are multiple endings—a very novel concept at the time of the movie's release.
©GramercyPictures/Courtesy Everett Collection35/41Dazed and Confused (1993)
When it comes to stoner movies, Richard Linklater's Dazed and Confused is an all-timer—following groups of teens on the last day of school in Austin in 1976. It's also a who's who of famous people before they were famous, including Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, Milla Jovovich, and Parker Posey.
©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection36/41Bring It On (2000)
The delightfully deranged cheers in teen comedy Bring It On are a highlight of this charming early-aughts film and will stick with you long after you watch. Case in point: It starts with the departing captain “Big Red” declaring, “I'm sexy! I'm cute! I'm popular to boot!”
©USA Films/Courtesy Everett Collection37/41Wet Hot American Summer (2001)
This spoof of summer camp in the ’80s is pure comedy gold. It’s hard to pick one performance as the standout in this ensemble. Christopher Meloni's unhinged cook Gene? Brilliant. Paul Rudd's cocky cool guy Andy? Perfection. And Bradley Cooper's film debut as the preppy Ben is also in the running alongside comic geniuses like Amy Poehler, Janeane Garafolo, and Molly Shannon.
Colleen Hayes/Netflix38/41Wine Country (2019)
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.
©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection39/41Sisters (2015)
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.
Everett Collection40/41Hustlers (2019)
This comedy-drama about a group of exotic dancers who scam wealthy men is an absolute delight to watch. Any time you need to spark joy, just watch the scene in which Usher enters the strip club and Jennifer Lopez asks, “What's your name?” Simply impossible to be in a bad mood.
Francois Duhamel / © Annapurna Pictures / courtesy Everett Collection41/41Booksmart (2019)
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.
