20 Best Comedy Movies on Netflix 2026
Find smart picks, dark twists, and feel-good favorites in this updated Netflix comedy guide, with romance, crime, drama, and action mixed in.
Searching for the best comedy movies on Netflix is easier when you want a mix of laughs, heart, and a little chaos. This lineup brings together crowd-pleasers like 9 to 5 and High Fidelity, alongside sharp genre blends such as The Gentlemen and Ready or Not. If you like your funny movies with romance or drama, About Time, Steel Magnolias, and The Art of Racing in the Rain add warmth without losing momentum. And for something fresh, Don’t Say Good Luck is one to keep an eye on as Netflix’s catalog shifts in September 2026. Whether you want witty dialogue, dark humor, or a story with real feeling, these picks cover a lot of comedic ground.
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9 to 5
comedy
Three female employees of a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot find a way to turn the tables on him.
Directed by Colin HigginsCast Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton, Dabney Coleman, Sterling HaydenNetflixAmazon Prime VideoHulu -
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To Die For
comedy · crime · drama · thriller
Suzanne Stone wants to be a world-famous news anchor and she is willing to do anything to get what she wants. What she lacks in intelligence, she makes up for in cold determination and diabolical wiles. As she pursues her goal with relentless focus, she is forced to destroy anything and anyone that may stand in her way, regardless of the ultimate cost or means necessary.
Directed by Gus Van SantCast Nicole Kidman, Matt Dillon, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, Illeana DouglasNetflix -
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The Gentlemen
action · comedy · crime
American expat Mickey Pearson has built a highly profitable marijuana empire in London. When word gets out that he’s looking to cash out of the business forever it triggers plots, schemes, bribery and blackmail in an attempt to steal his domain out from under him.
Directed by Guy RitchieCast Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Michelle Dockery, Jeremy Strong, Lyne RenéeNetflix -
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Steel Magnolias
comedy · drama · romance
A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, finds work at the local salon, where a small group of women share a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold.
Directed by Herbert RossCast Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia DukakisNetflix -
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About Time
comedy · drama · fantasy · romance · sci-fi
The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father reveals to him that the men in their family have the ability to travel through time. They can't change history, but they can change what happens and has happened in their own lives. Thus begins the start of a lesson in learning to appreciate life itself as it is, as it comes, and most importantly, the people living alongside us.
Directed by Richard CurtisCast Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Lydia Wilson, Lindsay DuncanNetflix -
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Ready or Not
action · comedy · horror · mystery · thriller
A young bride's wedding night turns into her worst nightmare when her ridiculously rich in-laws force her to play a gruesome game of hide-and-seek.
Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler GillettCast Samara Weaving, Adam Brody, Mark O'Brien, Henry Czerny, Andie MacDowellNetflix -
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Bugonia
comedy · crime · sci-fi
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.
Directed by Yorgos LanthimosCast Jesse Plemons, Aidan Delbis, Emma Stone, J. Carmen Galindez Barrera, Marc T. LewisNetflix -
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Don't Say Good Luck
comedy · drama · music & musical
Sophie Birenbaum is ready for the spotlight as the lead in her high school musical — until she's suddenly facing more drama at home than on the stage.
Directed by Julia HartCast Sunny Sandler, Melanie Lynskey, Max Greenfield, Stephanie Beatriz, Bebe NeuwirthNetflix -
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
action · adventure · comedy · fantasy
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people.
Directed by John Francis Daley, Jonathan GoldsteinCast Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia LillisNetflixParamount Plus -
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Sleepless in Seattle
comedy · drama · romance
After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father up on a date. Across the country, an engaged woman becomes convinced that they belong together, despite their never having met. Will their paths collide despite the odds?
Directed by Nora EphronCast Tom Hanks, Ross Malinger, Rita Wilson, Victor Garber, Tom Riis FarrellNetflix -
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BlackBerry
biography · comedy · drama · history
Two mismatched entrepreneurs – egghead innovator Mike Lazaridis and cut-throat businessman Jim Balsillie – joined forces in an endeavour that was to become a worldwide hit in little more than a decade. The story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world's first smartphone.
Directed by Matt JohnsonCast Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson, Kelly Van der Burg, Gregory Ambrose CalderoneNetflixAMC+ -
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The Blues Brothers
adventure · comedy · crime · music · musical
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
Directed by John LandisCast Tom Erhart, Gerald Walling, John Belushi, Walter Levine, Frank OzNetflix -
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Remarkably Bright Creatures
comedy · drama
Through unlikely bonds formed during night shifts at a local aquarium, Tova, an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again.
Directed by Olivia NewmanCast Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, Kathy BakerNetflix -
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Green Book
biography · comedy · drama · music
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.
Directed by Peter FarrellyCast Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini, Sebastian Maniscalco, Dimiter D. MarinovNetflix -
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Voicemails for Isabelle
comedy · drama · romance
A young woman's hilariously confessional voicemails to her late sister are unknowingly redirected to a stranger, who begins to fall in love from afar.
Directed by Leah McKendrickCast Zoey Deutch, Nick Robinson, Harry Shum Jr., Leah McKendrick, Ciara BravoNetflix -
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Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery
comedy · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
When young priest Jud Duplenticy is sent to assist charismatic firebrand Monsignor Jefferson Wicks, it’s clear that all is not well in the pews. After a sudden and seemingly impossible murder rocks the town, the lack of an obvious suspect prompts local police chief Geraldine Scott to join forces with renowned detective Benoit Blanc to unravel a mystery that defies all logic.
Directed by Rian JohnsonCast Daniel Craig, Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila KunisNetflix -
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How to Train Your Dragon
action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy
On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart, defying centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon. Their unlikely bond reveals the true nature of dragons, challenging the very foundations of Viking society.
Directed by Dean DeBloisCast Mason Thames, Nico Parker, Gerard Butler, Nick Frost, Gabriel HowellNetflix -
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Nobody 2
action · comedy · crime · thriller
Former assassin Hutch Mansell takes his family on a nostalgic vacation to a small-town theme park, only to be pulled back into violence when they clash with a corrupt operator, a crooked sheriff, and a ruthless crime boss.
Directed by Timo TjahjantoCast Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd, John Ortiz, RZANetflix -
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Wrinkles the Clown
comedy · horror · mystery
In Florida, parents can hire Wrinkles the Clown to scare their misbehaving children.
Directed by Michael Beach NicholsCast Lillian Grubbs, D.B. Lambert, Miguel BeyNetflixAmazon Prime Video -
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A League of Their Own
comedy · drama · sport
As America's stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey. Competitive sisters Dottie Hinson and Kit Keller spar with each other, scout Ernie Capadino and grumpy has-been coach Jimmy Dugan on their way to fame.
Directed by Penny MarshallCast Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Madonna, Rosie O'DonnellNetflixApple TV Plus
Wrapping Up
From workplace satire to offbeat romance, this list gives you a fast way to find a funny movie that fits your mood. It also shows how comedy can overlap with drama, crime, action, and romance without losing the fun. Save this page and come back when you need a reliable starting point for movie night. We update it regularly so the recommendations stay current as Netflix changes.
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Yes — every title on this list is currently available on Netflix. Availability can change, so we recommend checking the streaming link on each title before you start watching.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026