Our team compiled the best comedies on Disney Plus and here is what they came up with
Disney is usually associated with fun, and Disney Plus is no exception. Their vast catalog of animated classics and iconic comedy features gives viewers plenty of choices when finding a laugh. It doesn’t have to be relegated to family viewing, though there’s no judgement if you find the fun in cartoons. If you’re in the mood for comedy, here are 12 best comedies on Disney Plus to check out on the streaming app.
Here are the 12 best comedies on Disney Plus to check out on the streaming service.
1. Best comedies on Disney+ – The Princess Bride
A fantasy story being read by a grandfather might seem like it could be more exciting. But thanks to the stellar direction of Rob Reiner and an incredibly witty script by William Goldman, it’s one of the most hilarious fantasy adventures ever put to film. A fairytale romance blooms in the kingdom of Florin when a princess and her lost-love turned pirate are reunited. Magic and danger face them at every turn with a firm tongue-in-cheek sense of humor, leading to some of the most quotable lines in movie history (“Inconceivable!”). The film’s cast is also a marvel for featuring Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, André the Giant, Fred Savage, and Robin Wright.
2. Home Alone
If slapstick is your bag, look no further than Home Alone, the king of Christmas slapstick antics. Kevin is a kid who finds himself home for the holidays while his family leaves him behind for a Christmas vacation. While Kevin adjusts to his newfound freedom, the Wet Bandits attempt to break into his house and steal his stuff. To defend himself, Kevin assembles the most elaborate of traps to foil the bandits. Packed with hilarious violence, this classic comedy comes from director Chris Columbus (Adventures in Babysitting) and stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Roberts Blossom, and Catherine O’Hara.
3. Turning Red
The teenager Mei is excited to grow up but not when she learns her family is cursed. In this animated comedy set in 2000s Canada, a girl transforms into a giant red panda. Struggling to understand this curse and hide it from the world, Mei finds more comfort in friends than family in this touching and hilarious adventure. Pixar peppers this anime-inspired feature with plenty of nostalgic references to the era with a remarkable voice cast which includes Rosalie Chiang, Sandra Oh, Ava Morse, Hyein Park, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Orion Lee, and James Hong.
4. Free Guy
Video games get a smart and silly satire in this unorthodox digital adventure. Ryan Reynolds plays a non-playable character in an online game akin to Grand Theft Auto. Having a job at a bank that is robbed every day, the constantly smiling character rarely questions his place in this world. Once he learns the truth about existing in a game, he undergoes an existential crisis while uncovering a corporate scheme to shut down his world and a new form of AI. Playing like a comical version of TRON, this sci-fi comedy comes from director Shawn Levy (Night at the Museum) and additionally stars Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery, and Taika Waititi.
5. The Muppet Movie
There’s rarely something as comforting and comical as the magic of the Muppets. In their first theatrical movie, Kermit the Frog assembles the whole gang as he makes his way to Hollywood. With such colorful characters, there are plenty of charming musical numbers, absurd situations, and a silly running gag about mispronouncing “miss.” All the classic Muppets are present (Miss Piggy, Fozzy Bear, Gonzo), and some hilarious guest stars, including Dom DeLuise, Paul Williams, Mel Brooks, and Steve Martin.
6. Isle of Dogs
If dry comedy is more of your bag, Wes Anderson delivers those sly laughs with Isle of Dogs. Portrayed in rustic stop-motion, this animated comedy finds the abandoned dogs of Japan banding together on an island as they fight for survival. The humans just off the shore take note, and the children lead a revolution against their government as the quirky dogs aid a missing kid. In addition to featuring stylish set pieces and absurdly dry dialogue, the film features a fantastic ensemble voice cast featuring Bryan Cranston, Edward Norton, Liev Schreiber, Bill Murray, Bob Balaban, Jeff Goldblum, Scarlett Johansson, Tilda Swinton, Ken Watanabe, Greta Gerwig, Frances McDormand, F. Murray Abraham, and Harvey Keitel.
7. The Simpsons Movie
The Simpsons went from TV to movies in this comical adventure based on the long-running animated sitcom. The Simpson family becomes the center of Springfield’s greatest disaster to date, threatening the lives of the many familiar characters. It’s up to them to prove themselves and triumph over a corrupt American government. The film plays around with the concept of theatrical animation with meta jokes and a highly subversive nude sequence. All the iconic Simpsons characters are present thanks to the uproarious voice cast including Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, and Albert Brooks.
8. The Emperor’s New Groove
While there are a lot of Disney animated comedies to choose from, few stand up as well as the fast-paced and eccentric charm of The Emperor’s New Groove. The film centers around the cocky Emperor Kuzco, who grows too comfortable with his throne and privilege. The conspiring Yzma aims to kick him out of the picture by transforming Kuzco into a llama. Only the poor working-class Pacha can help this disgraced emperor change his ways and become a human. The film is an absolute hoot with absurdist comedy due in no small part to the zippy wit from the voices of David Spade, John Goodman, Eartha Kitt, Patrick Warburton, and Wendie Malick.
9. Deadpool
None of the superhero movies to come about in the 2010s were more hilarious and over-the-top than Deadpool. The Marvel Comes anti-hero Wade Wilson becomes endowed with a mutant power to regenerate flesh. As he recovers, he dons a costume and goes on a giddy and violent revenge quest. All along the way, Wade breaks the fourth wall and comments on everything from the opening credits to the conflicts of being a Fox-made Marvel movie. The knowing comedy is made all the more laughable thanks to Ryan Reynolds’s remarkable delivery and a straight-man supporting cast that includes Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, and Brianna Hildebrand.
10. Best Comedies on Disney Plus – Who Framed Roger Rabbit
A detective story might not seem like the best comedy, but the abundance of classic cartoon characters as the supporting cast makes it a little more funny. Set in 1940s Hollywood, the cartoon character Roger Rabbit finds himself fleeing from law enforcement after being accused of murdering a prime cartoon executive. It’s up to the drunk detective Eddie to cast aside his hatred of cartoons and unearth a conspiracy to take ownership of the animated industry. The whole film is a visual feast that’s made all the funnier thanks to director Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future) and the straight-faced acting of Bob Hoskins, Christopher Lloyd, and Joanna Cassidy.
11. Home Alone 2
Christmas time in New York finds Kevin McCallister on his own once again. With his family forgetting him once more, Kevin sets off to have a comfy holiday in the city. Not only does he have to deal with the Wet Bandits once more, but also the devilish hotel manager seeking to catch Kevin in the act of credit card fraud. The familiar slapstick is present again but goes even more extreme this time, even featuring Marv being electrocuted so cartoonishly that he briefly transforms into a skeleton. Chris Columbus returns to direct, and the casting includes Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Tim Curry, Brenda Fricker, and Catherine O’Hara.
12. Rookie of the Year
For any kid who dreamed of being a baseball player, Rookie of the Year speeds up that dream with this fantastical sports comedy. Henry Rowengartner is a kid who transitions from being a Little Leaguer to playing in the major leagues when a miracle happens. After enduring a broken arm, Henry discovers that he has the fastest pitch of any baseball player. This leads to Henry playing with the big boys. Directed by and co-starring Daniel Stern (Home Alone), this charming sports comedy fit for the family additionally stars Thomas Ian Nicholas, Gary Busey, Dan Hedaya, and John Candy.