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Nothing feels as good as a deep, genuine laugh. It’s an expression of joy! It’s a workout. It’s a sign that you’re having a good time.
Netflix has a dazzling selection of comedy movies that give you that good-time feeling on demand. Whether you’re craving action-spiked shenanigans, quirky coming-of-age adventures, awkward humor, stranger-than-fiction silliness, madcap musical numbers, or crime with a spree of laughs, there’s a perfect pick for you. And we’ve made singling it out all the easier by highlighting the most hilarious below.
Here are the funniest movies now streaming on Netflix.
30. Ghostbusters
Who you gonna call? Ahead of a string of sequels, this 1984 comedy classic was the first to pose the question. And the answer was a quartet of ghostbusters, dedicated to ridding New York City from paranormal pests.
Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Ernie Hudson star as the eponymous band of heroes who get up to all kinds of comical chaos. Whether they’re arguing with the EPA, battling a poltergeist, or trying to win over beguiling cellist, they’re hilarious in every step. Cue up the theme song, and kick off movie night right. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor
How to watch: Ghostbusters is now streaming on Netflix.
29. Mrs. Doubtfire
Robin Williams stars in this 1993 comedy, playing a divorced dad desperate to reconnect with his kids. So, naturally, he puts on heavy prosthetic makeup, a granny wig, and a padded body suit to become an English nanny. That way, his ex-wife (Sally Field) will hire him to watch after their kids! (“The whole time? The whole time? The WHOLE TIME!”)
An outrageous comedy that is truly iconic, Mrs. Doubtfire is a treasure for every silly thing Williams does. — K.P.
How to watch: Mrs. Doubtfire is now streaming on Netflix.
28. Colossal
We love when Anne Hathaway gets weird with it. And there’s perhaps no better way to describe writer/director Nacho Vigalondo’s 2016 monster movie. Here, Hathaway stars as a train wreck of a woman who, after tanking her career and her romantic relationship with a hot metro man (Dan Stevens), ends up sleeping in a cot in her parents’ old house in her hometown. Over many beers, she reconnects with a former classmate (Jason Sudeikis), and then a towering kaiju attacks Seoul, South Korea. What does this have to do with anything? That’s the mystery in this darkly comic movie, which veers into a mind-bending climax that had tongues wagging. Funny, strange, and smart, Colossal is not to be overlooked. — K.P.
How to watch: Colossal is now streaming on Netflix.
27. Cora Bora
If Too Much has you craving more Megan Stalter, you’ll want to catch up with this underseen gem. Directed by Hannah Pearl Utt, Cora Bora centers on the titular musician (played by Stalter), who has left Portland and her girlfriend (Jojo T. Gibbs) behind to pursue her dreams in L.A. The couple’s open relationship allows each to explore other connections — or, in Cora’s case, endure an awkward one-night stand with a sexy Flat Earther (Thomas Mann). But when Cora begins to fear that her girlfriend is catching feelings for someone else, it prompts the chaotic bisexual into a hasty homecoming.
In my review out of the film’s SXSW premiere in 2023, I cheered, “Cora Bora proves a sensational cringe comedy, spiked with wicked humor, skin-crawling awkward scenarios, and an ardent — if wounded — heart. Deftly dancing from brash jokes to tender dialogue, Stalter reveals a riveting range and stirring screen presence. Simply put, it’s easy to fall for Cora Bora.” — K.P.
How to watch: Cora Bora is now streaming on Netflix.
26. Paddington in Peru
We could all use some Paddington in our lives, so why not kick back and enjoy Paddington in Peru? Sure, it’s not the masterpiece that is Paddington 2, but director Dougal Wilson still crafts a charming adventure in its own right in his directorial debut.
This time around, Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw) is headed back to his homeland of deepest, darkest Peru, with the Brown family in tow. In his quest to find his missing Aunt Lucy, he’ll cross paths with a high-energy, guitar-playing nun (Olivia Colman) and a cartoonish, disguise-loving boat captain (Antonio Banderas). Colman and Banderas elevate Paddington’s journey from