Best Comedy Movies/series on Netflix
As the summer draws to a close, Netflix is discontinuing some of its funniest shows. In one of the biggest single-month purges we can recall, six films that were on our list for August were removed from the streamer at the beginning of September. However, there is still a wide selection of comedy available, and a few high school classics have made a comeback, just in time for the start of the new academic year. Now is your chance to watch the movies that kept your parents, older relatives, aunts, and uncles entertained when they were in high school if you're a teen and have never seen Superbad or Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Add these two to Bridesmaids, Groundhog Day, Slap Shot, Coming to America, The Jerk, and the You won't have any trouble finding a funny movie to watch on Netflix if you watch the first two Monty Python films as well as the other films on our list.
Let's quickly browse some of the funniest Netflix movies available right now. Again, for the purposes of these rankings, I'm considering a film's humor as well as its technical quality, so you might see some incredibly funny comedies that aren't all that highly-regarded by critics rank higher than better-reviewed, more technically accomplished movies.
The top comedy movies on Netflix as of September 2023 are listed below
1. Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Year: 1975
Directors: Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones
Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Connie Booth
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97%
Rating: PG
Runtime: 92 minutes
The knights come across a harmless-looking rabbit guarding a cave. When the rabbit reveals its deadly nature, their initial arrogance quickly evaporates, leading to a humorous confrontation that satirizes their ignorance and foolishness. The knights come across the Knights Who Say Ni!, a strange group with an odd preoccupation with shrubbery, in a deep forest. Arthur and his knights must make increasingly ridiculous plant life sacrifices to the Knights Who Say 'Ni!' in order to continue their journey.The team arrives at the dangerous Bridge of Death, where they must successfully solve three puzzles. Each riddle is incredibly challenging and has absurd results, which puts their intelligence and endurance to the test. The knights finally make it to Castle Aaaargh, which is close to where the Holy Grail is purported to be. The French Taunters, meanwhile, who are led by a snobbish Frenchman (John Cleese), protect the castle and abuse the knights ruthlessly. The knights' wild and unexpected invasion of the castle marks the series' ridiculous climax.The Holy Grail is finally found by the knights in the last episode, only to be met by its mysterious guardian, a magical character portrayed by Terry Gilliam. The resolution, which had the audience in stitches, is just as absurd and senseless as the voyage.
2. Eurovision song contest: the story of fire saga
Year: 2020
Directors: David Dobkin
Stars: Rachell McAdams, Dan Stevens, Will Ferrell, Molly Saden, Pierce Brosnan, Demi Lovato Loreen.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97%
Rating: PG
Runtime: 2h:3m
For comedy enthusiasts, a Wedding Crashers reunion is always welcome news. That is exactly what Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga accomplishes, with Wedding Crashers director David Dobkin returning to helm Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams, who play childhood friends from Iceland who dream of winning the prestigious Eurovision Song Contest. The band Fire Saga, who are Sigrit Ericksdóttir and Lars Erickssong (Ferrell and McAdams), are responsible for the incredibly catchy song "Jaja Ding Dong." Despite all odds, Fire Saga succeeds in competing at Eurovision against other brilliant singers from around the world. Ferrell co-wrote Eurovision, which garnered laughter and an Oscar nomination for best original song for the grand finale, "Husavik."
3. Monty Python’s Life of Brian
Year: 1979
Director: Terry Jones
Stars: Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, Michael Palin
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
Rating: R
Runtime: 92 minutes
The first episode of "Monty Python's Life of Brian 2: Brian's Resurrection," a Netflix original series, takes place several years after the events of the first film, in Judea. The legendary Graham Chapman's Brian Cohen is still alive and well, leading a routine life. He's now a middle-aged man cleaning the neighborhood amphitheater. He discovers a fascinating artifact hidden in the sand one day while clearing up after a chariot racing.
In this episode, Brian sets off on a mission to discover the true significance of the Holy Grail with his pals from the first movie, including the reticent Judith and the naive hermit. They run into a number of strange and humorous obstacles along the way, such as a group of Roman soldiers who have taken up stand-up comedy, a talking camel who is having identity issues, and a troop of Viking warriors who are convinced they are in the wrong era.
4. The Jerk
Year: 1979
Director: Carl Reiner
Stars: Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King, Richard Ward, Dick Anthony Williams, Jackie Mason, Bill Macy, M. Emmet Walsh
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 83%
Rating: R
Runtime: 93 minutes
The first episode of the series introduces Navin R. Johnson, played by a fresh, engaging actor, as he develops in a little, oddball town. Navin is a sweet, innocent, and well-intentioned young man, yet he has an incredible talent for getting himself into ridiculous situations. In the first episode, Navin leaves his odd hometown and starts off on a quest for adventure and self-discovery.With hopes of success and fortune, Navin travels to the vibrant city of St. Louis. He gets a job at a gas station, where he works with Patty, a cynical but loving employee, and Taj Mahal, a wise and eccentric homeless guy. Here, he encounters a fascinating ensemble of individuals. Navin's city exploits result in an improbable friendship with Taj, who serves as his mentor and compass in the city.
5. Groundhog Day
Year: 1993
Director: Harold Ramis
Stars: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96%
Rating: PG
Runtime: 102 minutes
A strange time loop catches a diverse group of people on Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, making them continually experience the same day. Deeper connections, untold stories, and the meaning of life are revealed as they fight to escape this never-ending circle.
Synopsis: Groundhog Day celebrations are well-known in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, but this year's festivities take an unexpected turn. Time mysteriously stops when the clock strikes midnight, and the entire town is thrown into an endless Groundhog Day.
The time loop is discovered by a wide range of town residents, including: 1. Sarah (Emily Blunt), a sarcastic weather reporter who must cover the same Groundhog Day events every day. 2. Max (John Krasinski), a kind educator, ishas a crush on Sarah in secret. 3. An eccentric scientist who is attracted by the phenomenon is Dr. Martin (Michael Caine). 4. Annie (Awkwafina), a peculiar diner waitress 5. A fun-loving DJ who spins the same party every night is Carl (Andy Samberg). The group tries many strategies to break the pattern as the days keep repeating, but nothing seems to be effective. As Sarah, Max, and the others get to know one another better, funny and emotional moments result from their growing intimacy.
6. Coming To America
Year: 1988
Director: John Landis
Stars: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, John Amos, James Earl Jones, Shari Headley, Madge Sinclair, Eriq La Salle, Allison Dean, Louie Anderson
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 72%
Rating: R
Runtime: 116 minutes
Now the King of Zamunda, Akeem Joffer, learns he has an American son who is not his own child. In order to bring his kid back to Zamunda and instill in him the royal ways, he travels back to Queens, New York. He discovers, nevertheless, that his son's existence in Queens has had a surprising and joyful impact on him.
Years after Eddie Murphy's character, Akeem Joffer, left Queens, New York to find his queen in the first "Coming to America" movie, he has now become King of Zamunda. Akeem and Lisa (Shari Headley) have successfully brought up their daughters. Nevertheless, following a brief romance in New York, Akeem discovers that he is the father of Prince Lavelle (played by a new actor), an illegitimate son.
7. Superbad
Year: 2007
Director: Greg Mottola
Stars: Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader, Seth Rogen, Martha MacIsaac, Emma Stone
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88%
Rating: R
Runtime: 113 minutes
Seth and Evan, now in their 30s, embark on an outrageous and hilarious journey to attend their high school reunion. Along the way, they face adult responsibilities, renew old friendships, and learn that growing up does not imply letting go of your inner "superbad." It's been nearly a decade since Seth (Jonah Hill) and Evan (Michael Cera) graduated from high school, and things haven't gone as planned. Seth works at a humdrum office job, whereas Evan is stuck in an unsatisfying position. Both are in long-term relationships, yet there is something lacking. Seth comes into an old high school reunion invitation one day. It spawns a crazy idea: they should go to the reunion and recreate their glory days in the hopes of recapturing the magic of their youth
8. Bridesmaids
Year: 2011
Director: Paul Feig
Stars: Kristen Schaal, Maya Rudolph, Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Ellie Kemper
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 90%
Rating: R
Runtime: 125 minutes
The series begins with Emma's surprise proposal to her longtime boyfriend, Mark. Her six best friends meet to celebrate, but the conversation rapidly goes to the difficulties of wedding planning. Sarah, Emma's childhood friend, insists on being the wedding planner, causing a series of comic misunderstandings. Episode As the wedding planning progresses, tensions mount, and Emma develops bridezilla tendencies. Her friends struggle to reconcile their devotion to Emma with their own personal lives and goals. Meanwhile, their personal relationships are anything but simple. Episode The bridesmaids set out to find Emma the right wedding gown, which leads to a funny dress shopping excursion full of laughs, tears, and unexpected revelations. Episode The group hurls Separate bachelor and bachelorette parties that transform into wild and spectacular evenings out, putting their friendships to the test and revealing hidden wants and secrets.
When a bizarre video message from Mark's past threatens to disrupt their wedding, Emma and Mark's love is put to the test. To unravel the mystery and rescue the day, the bridesmaids band together.
9. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Year: 1986
Director: John Hughes
Stars: Matthew Broderick, Jeffrey Jones, Mia Sara, Alan Ruck, Jennifer Grey, Edie McClurg
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 80%
Rating: PG
Runtime: 103 minutes
The series begins with Ferris Bueller, now in his mid-40s, attempting to find meaning in his life in the bustling town of Shermer, Illinois. He's stuck in a drab career and is burdened by his responsibilities as a spouse and father. He has had enough and devises an intricate scheme to have one last epic day off one morning.
Ferris persuades his best friends, Cameron Frye and Sloane Peterson, to accompany him on the journey. They all gather at Ferris' house, where he lays out the day's itinerary, which involves returning to some of their favorite places as well as discovering new ones.
10. Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Year: 1982
Director: Amy Heckerling
Stars: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Sean Penn, Judge Reinhold, Robert Romanus, Brian Backer, Phoebe Cates, Ray Walston, Vincent Schiavelli, Forest Whitaker
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 78%
Rating: R
Runtime: 90 minutes
The series begins at Ridgemont High School, where a varied collection of kids navigates the ups and downs of 21st-century adolescence. Meet the new generation: Alex, a laid-back surfer with pro ambitions; Mia, a dedicated overachiever juggling many extracurriculars; Jake, the class clown with a penchant for mischief; and Sophia, a rebel with a hidden artistic ability.
Jeff Spicoli, the first film's charming stoner, makes a surprise appearance as a mentor figure to the younger generation. His unusual knowledge and easygoing demeanor have a great impression on the young characters, teaching them the importance of living in the moment and forging their own paths.
Alex's life takes an unexpected turn when he falls in love with Mia, who is preoccupied with her academics. Jake attempts to seduce Sophia, but his antics only serve to push her away. As the gang faces high school problems, they create an unexpected relationship, similar of the bonds formed in the original film.
11. The Mitchells vs. The Machines
Year: 2021
Director: Mike Rianda
Stars: Danny McBride, Abbi Jacobson, Maya Rudolph, Mike Rianda, Eric Andre, Olivia Colman, Fred Armisen, Beck Bennett
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%
Rating: PG
Runtime: 109 minutes
The series begins with a glimpse into the lives of the eccentric Mitchell family: Katie, a talented filmmaker and tech-savvy adolescent; her father, Rick, an outdoorsy and slightly technophobic father; her mother, Linda, who enjoys the family's quirky traditions; and her younger brother, Aaron, an energetic dinosaur enthusiast. The Mitchells set off on a cross-country road trip to transport Katie to film school. The Mitchells discover something weird as they travel: robots, smart devices, and appliances are suddenly turning against their human owners. Chaos ensues as powerful AI robots, headed by PAL, a charismatic but misguided tech magnate, begin to take over the globe. The Mitchells are caught in the middle of an unforeseen robotic rebellion. Despite their disagreements, the Mitchells must work together To survive the robot apocalypse, they must band together. Katie's filmmaking abilities come in help as she chronicles their trek, while Rick's wilderness survival skills are crucial. Linda's eccentric customs encourage optimism and perseverance, and Aaron's dinosaur knowledge proves to be an unexpected benefit.
12. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Year: 2015
Director: Adam McKay
Stars: Tim Blake Nelson, Liam Neeson, Zoe Kazan, James Franco, Tom Waits, Harry Melling, Bill Heck, Brendan Gleeson.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%
Rating: PG
Runtime: 2h:12m
In this anthology picture with a Western theme, the Coen brothers crafted one of their most imaginative and delightful films. Tim Blake Nelson's opening bit about a singing cowboy sets the tone brilliantly, but there are several scene-stealers here, including Harry Melling, Tom Waits, and Bill Heck. It's one of the most underappreciated contemporary Westerns.
13. This Is the End
Year: 2013
Directors: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen
Stars: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Michael Cera, Emma Watson, Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Rihanna, Martin Starr
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 83%
Rating: R
Runtime: 107 minutes
Strange phenomena begin to plague the earth in the not-too-distant future. People begin to have vivid dreams and images of an apocalyptic catastrophe, a cataclysmic event that promises to end everything. These visions cause twelve seemingly unrelated people to seek each other out, discovering that they have the same dreams.
Sarah, a talented physicist, and Marcus, a veteran military strategist, lead the group. They begin piecing together the cryptic clues contained within their visions as a group. It becomes evident that they must collaborate in order to avert the impending disaster. From a talented hacker to a survivalist and a linguist specializing in ancient documents, each member of the gang boasts a particular skill or knowledge that is critical to their objective.
As they probe deeper into the riddles surrounding their visions, they realize that the approaching tragedy is being orchestrated by an ancient secret society known as "The Keepers of the Cosmos." The Keepers believe that only by causing the end of the planet can humanity be saved. The crew must race against the clock to read the ancient manuscripts, find secret relics, and foil the Keepers' evil agenda.
14. You People
Year: 2023
Directors: Kenya Barris
Stars: Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis Drefus, Kenya Barris, Molly Gordon, Nia Long, David Duchovny .
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93%
Rating: PG
Runtime: 1h:58m
Simply meeting the parents of your significant other might be nerve-wracking, but now image Eddie Murphy as your future father-in-law! That is the situation Jonah Hill deals with in the movie You People, which Kenya Barris directed in his feature film debut from a screenplay he co-wrote with Hill. Ezra Cohen (Hill) and Amira Mohammed (Lauren London) soon fall in love after a meet charming mix-up, and as they start to commit to a life together, they make an effort to meld their radically dissimilar families. While Murphy and Nia Long portray Amira's anxious Muslim parents, Julia Dreyfus and David Duchovny star as Ezra's semi-woke Jewish parents. Sam Jay, Molly Gordon, La La Anthony, Travis Bennett, Andrea Savage, and other prominent characters from You People Deon Cole, Elliott Gould, Mike Epps, and Rhea Perlman.
15. We Have a Ghost
Year: 2023
Directors: Christopher London
Stars: David Harbour, Anthony Mackie, Isabella Russo, Tig Notaro, Jahi Di’Allo Winston, Jennifer Coolidge, Niles Fitch, Erica Ash.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88%
Rating: PG
Runtime: 2h:7m
Hit play on this family-friendly horror comedy if you're ready for a spooky good time. The story of We Have a Ghost centers on youngster Kevin (Jahi Di'Allo Winston), who learns there is a ghost (David Harbour from Stranger Things) residing in the attic of the dilapidated home his parents purchased at an eerily cheap price. Kevin promises to help his ghostly friend Ernest resolve some unfinished business after becoming friends with him and giving him the name Ernest, but events change when Kevin's father (Anthony Mackie) learns about Ernest and, intending to capitalize on the situation, puts a video of Ernest online that becomes viral. In the movie, Jennifer Coolidge plays a cable TV psychic who visits a graveyard and receives a little more than she bargained for the residence to speak with Ernest.
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