We looked at compiling some of the best Netflix comedies and here is what we came up with
Sometimes you just want to laugh. Whether you’re feeling down or just bored, a good comedy can brighten up anyone’s day. Netflix has plenty of best comedy options to choose from with original and classic comedies ripe for delight. Check out these top-tier best Netflix comedies on the Netflix streaming app.
Here is a list of 10 best Netflix comedies streaming on Netflix
1. Best Netflix comedies – The Mitchells vs The Machines
Sony had intended to release this animated comedy in theaters but the Covid-19 pandemic forced it onto Netflix in 2021. It would end up being nominated for an Academy Award and rightly so. This fast-paced road trip involves a family coming together amid a potential robot apocalypse. Aaron Mitchell finds himself losing touch with his daughter Katie as she heads off to college. Their trip turns into an exciting adventure when a rogue AI intends to enslave humanity, leading to some high-speed absurdity on the nature of togetherness and technology. Loaded with experimental animation and unbelievable creativity, there’s a lot of fun to be had in this animated comedy.
2. The Addams Family
There’s nothing quite like the creepy and kooky family that goes by the name Addams. Based on the comic strip characters and TV show, the 1991 Addams Family movie is regarded as one of the most hilarious and notable adaptations. The film finds the odd family struggling to handle the sudden reappearance of their long-lost uncle Fester. Plenty of darkly comedic bits and dry humor flow from this comedy by Barry Sonnenfeld with a pitch-perfect that includes Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, and a young Christina Ricci.
3. Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams are an absolute hoot in this absurd music-competition comedy. They play an Icelandic singing duo that has big dreams of their band, Fire Saga, competing at the legendary Eurovision music contest. What we get is a familiar underdog story but plenty of comical tongue-in-cheek gags for the elaborate music sequences and Eurocentric eccentricities. It’s hard not to smile when hearing the film’s familiar catchphrase a bar patron that constantly requests Fire Saga play their one notable hit: “Play Ja Ja Ding Dong!”
4. Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Among the movie developed by the comedy troupe Monty Python, none stand taller than The Holy Grail, a comical parody of the story of King Arthur. The ensemble inhabits a number of hilarious roles spanning from annoying French guards to politically-astute peasants to the Knights Who Say Ni. The film is endlessly quotable and playfully ridiculous in how it rewrites history and obliterates fourth walls. The fantastic cast brings this story to life which includes the talents of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin.
5. Hunt for the Wilderpeople
In this unexpectedly charming film from New Zealand, Hunt for the Wilderpeople stars Sam Neill and Julian Dennison as a mismatched pair. Neill plays Hector, a hermit of the bush area in New Zealand. Dennison plays Ricky, a runaway kid who turns up at his door. While the authorities seek out Ricky, the man and boy go trekking through the woods on their own, better connecting with each other as they rebel against a world they felt has left them behind. Ricky also teaches Hector the finer points of being a badass while the cranky Hector endures the youth. Sometimes sweet and oftentimes silly, this film comes from writer/director Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok) and additionally stars Rhys Darby, Rima Te Wiata, and Rachel House.
6. Pee-Wee’s Big Holiday
Pee-Wee made a big return in his big Netflix special as Paul Reubens returns to his most iconic role. Residing in the cute small town of Fairville, Pee-Wee has lived a life where he rarely ventures outside town lines. He becomes inspired to take a trip when the actor Joe Manganiello is so impressed by Pee-Wee’s love of milkshakes and root beer that he’s invited to the celebrity’s birthday party in New York City. Thus begins Pee-Wee’s wild road trip adventure, complete with heists, chases, Amish communities, and becoming trapped in the sewers. This charming comedy fit for the whole family comes from director John Lee (Broad City) with a screenplay by Paul Reubens and Paul Rust (I Love You, Beth Cooper).
7. Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling
The classic Nickelodeon cartoon Rocko’s Modern Life returns in this special movie. The film takes place in the 21st century when the friends Rocko, Heffer, and Filbert crashland on a much different O-Town. While Rocko tries to adjust to a changing world, he becomes compelled to revive his favorite cartoon, The Fatheads. What follows is an absurd adventure of trying to come to terms with the changing times. The film replicates the same level of punchy satire present in the cartoon but with a slightly more mature tone to tackle bigger issues of gender and corporate greed. It’s written so well that you don’t even have to be a 90s kid to truly appreciate the comedy of Static Cling.
8. Paddington
The adorable bear in an oversized coat from his iconic books plunged his way into the hearts of movie audiences with his first big theatrical movie and then solidified that love with Paddington 2. Paddington is a talking bear living in London and is trying to fit in with his new home. Though urban life can be difficult for him to grasp, he’s lucky enough to be taken in by the kind Brown family. The film is as sweet as it is silly, loaded with good-natured characters and uproarious slapstick gags. Ben Whishaw voices the titular CGI bear while the human cast includes Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, and Peter Capaldi.
9. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
What started as a parody of James Bond soon turned into a unique comedy icon of the 1990s. Mike Meyers stars as Austin Powers, a swinging British spy of the 1960s who freezes himself to prepare for the return of the villain Doctor Evil, also played by Meyers. He is awakened in the 1990s and discovered a lot has changed since his era. Now the spy who once fancied himself the ultimate ladies’ man will have to contend with a world where bad teeth are a bit of a turn-off. The film is more than just James Bond jokes as it finds plenty of hilarious bits of dialogue and plays around with its spy adventure.
10. Always Be My Maybe
If you prefer some romance with your comedy, Always Be My Maybe is an ample choice. The film finds former childhood sweethearts Sasha and Marcus reconnecting after many years apart. They start forming a romantic bond but it proceeds slowly through some of the most absurd dates. The film is worth watching alone for Keanu Reeves playing himself for a dinner date where he delights in the most pretentious of food. This worlds-colliding comedy comes from director Nahnatchka Khan (Fresh Off The Boat) and stars Ali Wong, Randall Park, James Saito, Michelle Buteau, Vivian Bang, and Daniel Dae Kim.