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Comedy movies

Lighthearted stories designed to make you laugh, ranging from witty satire to hilarious slapstick moments.

Subgenres include: Parody, Satire, Dark Comedy.

Dave Chappelle: The Closer

11. Dave Chappelle: The Closer

Comedy Satire
7.9

20211h 12min

United States

Director: Stan Lathan

As he closes out his slate of comedy specials, Dave takes the stage to try and set the record straight — and get a few things off his chest.

Themes

Pandemic era anxiety, Cancel culture scrutiny, Feminism and identity negotiation, Racial commentary controversy, Trans rights visibility, Me too discourse

Available on

Netflix
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Bugonia

12. Bugonia

Science Fiction Thriller Comedy Con Artist Crime Alien Contact Sci-Fi
7.4

20251h 59min

Ireland, South Korea

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

Two conspiracy obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company, convinced that she is an alien intent on destroying planet Earth.

Themes

Biotech ethics, Capitalism and control, Corporate power critique, Conspiracy culture, Ecological crisis, Alien intervention, Power politics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.

Themes

Isolation and longing, Creativity under pressure, Money versus art, Reunion and memory, Pay disparity and bargaining, Public performance private life

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Deadpool & Wolverine

14. Deadpool & Wolverine

Action Comedy Science Fiction Superhero Action Parody
7.5

20242h 8min

United States

Director: Shawn Levy

A listless Wade Wilson toils away in civilian life with his days as the morally flexible mercenary, Deadpool, behind him. But when his homeworld faces an existential threat, Wade must reluctantly suit-up again with an even more reluctant Wolverine.

Themes

Anti hero tensions, Time monitoring authority, Mutant power dynamics, Aftercreditsstinger hints, Hero under surveillance, Superhero teamup tensions, Anchor-based deterioration

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Green Book

15. Green Book

Drama Comedy History Historical Drama Buddy Comedy
8.2

20182h 10min

United States

Director: Peter Farrelly

Tony Lip, a bouncer in 1962, is hired to drive pianist Don Shirley on a tour through the Deep South in the days when African Americans, forced to find alternate accommodations and services due to segregation laws below the Mason-Dixon Line, relied on a guide called The Negro Motorist Green Book.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Racial discrimination in hospitality, Meritocracy vs prejudice, Protective duty vs independence, Dignity under pressure, Reconciliation after conflict

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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The Banshees of Inisherin

16. The Banshees of Inisherin

Drama Comedy Relationship Drama Dark Comedy
7.7

20221h 54min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Martin McDonagh

Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them.

Themes

Pursuit of legacy, Jealousy and betrayal, Violence as consequence, Fragile friendship, Confrontation and fallout, Isolation on an island

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Send Help

17. Send Help

Horror Thriller Comedy
7.2

20261h 53min

United States

Director: Sam Raimi

Cocky boss Bradley and his subordinate Linda end up on a deserted island after a plane crash. Bradley badly injures his leg, and now he has to listen to Linda if he wants even a chance to survive.


A senior priest is murdered in a church utility room in the middle of a service. The room has only one entrance and solid walls, and at the moment of the crime no one else was inside. Benoit Blanc takes on the investigation of this unbelievable case, helped by the priest’s young assistant.

Themes

Deception and revelation, Conflicting loyalties, Power and reputation, Hidden fortune motive, Small-town deception, Betrayal and justice

Available on

Netflix
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Anora

19. Anora

Drama Comedy Romance Passionate Romance High-Concept Comedy
7.4

20242h 19min

United States

Director: Sean Baker

A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.

Themes

Family control, Strip club economy, New year's eve pressure, Mansion power dynamics, Annulment interference, Class differences dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Will & Harper

20. Will & Harper

Documentary Comedy
7.4

20241h 54min

United States

Director: Josh Greenbaum

When Will Ferrell's good friend Harper comes out as a trans woman, they take a road trip to bond and reintroduce Harper to the country as her true self.