Laugh and cry over the funniest movies on Netflix now
The comedy genre on Netflix has a great variety of movies. The streaming service is constantly releasing its own hilarious original content as well. Netflix always has funny films featuring big names that will satisfy any comedy taste.
The great thing about the comedy page on Netflix is that it groups movies by subgenre. For instance, if you want to watch a movie with your kids, there is a family comedies section. Once you put the kids to bed, you may want to pick out a film from the late-night comedy list. Whatever mood you’re in, Netflix has some of the funniest movies around.
Step Brothers
One of the most culturally impactful comedies released this century, Step Brothers is a modern classic. The 2008 film stars Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly, both of whom collaborated with director Adam McKay on the story’s concept. The trio are also responsible for Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, which came out two years prior.
Step Brothers follows the story of Brennan Huff (Ferrell) & Dale Doback (Reilly). Brennan & Dale are grown men who suffer from arrested development and live with their single parents. Brennan’s mother (Mary Steenburgen) & Dale’s father (Richard Jenkins) get married. Brennan & Dale are forced to move in together with hilarity ensuing.
Dale & Brennan don’t get along at first. Once they realize they’re into the same nerdy stuff, they become best friends. Step Brothers gives us iconic comedy setpieces, including “Boats ‘N Hoes”, “Prestige Worldwide”, and the Catalina Wine Mixer. Get in on the jokes with one of the funniest movies on Netflix now.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Written & directed by legendary filmmaker John Hughes, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is another culturally significant comedy. The 1986 film was selected by the Library of Congress in 2014 for preservation in the National Film Registry. Despite being released thirty-five years ago, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is still amongst the funniest movies available on Netflix.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off stars Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, and Mia Sara. The plot chronicles teenager Ferris Bueller (Broderick) as he skips school one spring day. Bueller gets his best friend Cameron Frye (Ruck) and girlfriend Sloane Peterson (Sara) to go on an adventure around Chicago with him. Ferris’ sister (Jennifer Grey) and school principal (Jeffrey Jones) try to expose him.
John Hughes considered Ferris Bueller’s Day Off his ode to Chicago. The film cemented Hughes as the comedic voice of a generation, as he had already released Sixteen Candles & The Breakfast Club. Not only that, the movie pushed comedic filmmaking in different directions. Bueller breaks the fourth wall constantly. The film finds humor in everyday banality.
Don’t Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood
Often simply referred to as Don’t Be a Menace, this parody movie helped make the Wayans brothers a household name. The film spoofs a number of popular black cultural movies from the late 80s & early 90s. The title itself is an amalgamation of Menace II Society, South Central, Juice, and Boyz n the Hood.
In Don’t Be a Menace, the Wayans poke fun at tropes found in African-American cinema. For instance, Ashtray (Shawn Wayans) is sent to the ghetto to live with his father, much like Tre Styles (Cuba Gooding Jr.) from Boyz n the Hood. There is also Loc Dog (Marlon Wayans), a gangster who drives an ammunition-filled postal truck.
Don’t Be a Menace has been criticized for satirizing important films in African American cinema, yet it’s still one of the funniest Wayans brothers movies. While it helps to have seen the films being referenced, Don’t Be a Menace is still enjoyable for its goofiness. You can watch it now on Netflix.
Bad Trip
Do you like ridiculous prank movies such as the Jackass franchise? If so, then you should check the Netflix original film Bad Trip. The movie is created by & stars Eric André. You may know André from his absurdist Adult Swim celebrity interview program The Eric André Show. Bad Trip also stars comedians Lil Rel Howery & Tiffany Haddish.
Bad Trip loosely follows the story of a Florida man named Chris (André). Chris attempts to win the affection of his former high school crush Maria (Michaela Conlin). Chris & his friend Bud (Howery) decide to go on a road trip to New York, where Maria owns an art gallery. All the while they’re pursued by Bud’s sister Trina (Haddish), a convict who wants to kill them.
Most of the humor in Bad Trip is derived from the hidden camera that captures real people’s reactions. For instance, Chris works at a smoothie shop where he accidentally puts his hand in a blender. When fake blood shoots everywhere, the actual patrons react in distress. While the content of Bad Trip may not be for everyone, it’s still one of the funniest movies on Netflix.
Game Over, Man!
The best way to describe the 2018 Netflix original film Game Over, Man! is that it’s a stoner version of Die Hard. The film is created by and stars the Workaholics trio of Blake Anderson, Anders Holm, and Adam DeVine. Game Over, Man! is also co-written & directed by Kyle Newacheck, who some may remember as Karl on Workaholics.
The scenario of Game Over, Man! is nearly the same as Die Hard. Terrorists take over a hotel & hold the patrons hostage. Where it differs is that DeVine, Anderson, and Holm play pothead housekeepers who must summon their courage to defeat the bad guys.
The three are caught off guard after smoking salvia and try to save a financier for their video game idea from the danger. Game Over, Man! may not be the most intelligent comedy. However, it’s great for late-night hangouts & has ridiculous humor.
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Netflix has a plethora of gut-busting comedies that will leave you in stitches. No matter your style, the platform has a film for you. What’s your favorite comedy movie? Let us know in the comment section!
