20 Best Comedy Movies on Starz 2026
Browse 20 funny picks on Starz, from Anchorman and 21 Jump Street to Back to the Future, Scary Movie, Knocked Up, and more.
If you’re searching for an easy, funny movie night, this roundup makes it simple to find a laugh on Starz. The lineup mixes sharp studio comedies and crowd-pleasing throwbacks, from Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and 21 Jump Street to cult favorites like Scary Movie and Scary Movie 2. You’ll also find genre blends that keep things interesting, including Back to the Future, Knocked Up, Evolution, and Coming Soon, so there’s something here whether you want romance, sci-fi, or straight-up absurdity. With 20 titles on the page, it’s a handy place to compare options and pick the right one fast.
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Scary Movie
comedy
A familiar-looking group of teenagers find themselves being stalked by a more-than-vaguely recognizable masked killer! As the victims begin to pile up and the laughs pile on, none of your favorite scary movies escape the razor-sharp satire of this outrageously funny parody!
Directed by Keenen Ivory WayansCast Carmen Electra, Dave Sheridan, Frank B. Moore, Giacomo Baessato, Kyle GrahamStarzParamount Plus -
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Coming Soon
comedy · romance
Privileged teenage friends Jenny, Nell and Stream spend their senior year on a quest to rid Stream of her virginity. However, Stream wants more than just her first sexual experience. She wants to have an orgasm -- but achieving this proves problematic, as the boys she meets are hardly sensitive enough to provide her the release she seeks. When it becomes clear that Nell and Jenny have never experienced an orgasm either, all three set out to get one.
Directed by Colette BursonCast Bonnie Root, Gaby Hoffmann, Tricia Vessey, James Roday Rodriguez, Bridget BarkanAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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Scary Movie 2
comedy · horror
While the original parodied slasher flicks like Scream, Keenen Ivory Wayans's sequel to Scary Movie takes comedic aim at haunted house movies. A group of students visit a mansion called "Hell House," and murderous high jinks ensue.
Directed by Keenen Ivory WayansCast Antony Acker, Mark Barrett, Richard Bellos, Suzanne Bianqui, Natale BoscoStarzParamount Plus -
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The Great Buck Howard
adventure · comedy · drama
When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly signs on to work for a belligerent has-been magician struggling to resurrect his career. This leads to a journey across the country staging the comeback of a lifetime.
Directed by Sean McGinlyCast John Malkovich, Colin Hanks, Emily Blunt, Ricky Jay, Steve ZahnStarz -
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Empire Waist
comedy · drama
Lenore Miller’s size has always earned her teases and jeers in her school’s hallways, but this clothes-loving teenager is about to set the world on fire with her own line of inclusive fashion designs.
Directed by Claire AyoubCast Mia Kaplan, Jemima Yevu, Rainn Wilson, Missi Pyle, Jolene PurdyStarz -
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Focus
comedy · crime · drama · romance
Nicky, an accomplished con artist, gets romantically involved with his disciple Jess but later ends their relationship. Years later, she returns as a femme fatale to spoil his plans.
Directed by Glenn Ficarra, John RequaCast Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Adrian Martinez, Gerald McRaney, Rodrigo SantoroStarz -
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Eulogy
comedy · drama
A black comedy that follows three generations of a family, who come together for the funeral of the patriarch - unveiling a litany of family secrets and covert relationships.
Directed by Michael ClancyCast Zooey Deschanel, Micole Mercurio, Lucy Boyle, Tania Gunadi, Kevin RufStarz -
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Happy Gilmore
comedy · sport
Failed hockey player-turned-golf whiz Happy Gilmore — whose unconventional approach and antics on the green courts the ire of rival Shooter McGavin — is determined to win a PGA tournament so he can save his granny's house with the prize money. Meanwhile, an attractive tour publicist tries to soften Happy's image.
Directed by Dennis DuganCast Adam Sandler, Christopher McDonald, Julie Bowen, Frances Bay, Carl WeathersStarz -
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Burn
comedy · crime · thriller
Lonely, unstable gas station attendant Melinda is tired of being overshadowed by her more confident, outgoing co-worker Sheila. When the gas station is held up at gunpoint by Billy, a desperate man in need of quick cash, Melinda finds an opportunity to make a connection with the robber, regardless of who gets hurt.
Directed by Mike GanCast Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Josh Hutcherson, Suki Waterhouse, Harry Shum Jr., Shiloh FernandezStarz -
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Zookeeper
comedy · family · fantasy · romance
Kindhearted Griffin Keyes is one of the best-loved caretakers at the Franklin Park Zoo, but he's more comfortable with the animals than with females of his own species as proven by his failed marriage proposal to the self-absorbed Stephanie several years ago. The animals have listened to Griffin pine over her for years and, after she reappears in his life, they decide to help Griffin rekindle the relationship and become the alpha male she wants him to be. They inadvertently reveal their secret ability to talk and, after Griffin's initial shock, teach him the rules of courtship, animal-style. Surprisingly, the animals' advice really works and Griffin is about to get everything he's ever dreamed of--or is he?
Directed by Frank CoraciCast Kevin James, Rosario Dawson, Leslie Bibb, Ken Jeong, Donnie WahlbergAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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Love, Rosie
comedy · romance
Since the moment they met at age 5, Rosie and Alex have been best friends, facing the highs and lows of growing up side by side. A fleeting shared moment, one missed opportunity, and the decisions that follow send their lives in completely different directions. As each navigates the complexities of life, love, and everything in between, they always find their way back to each other - but is it just friendship, or something more?
Directed by Christian DitterCast Lily Collins, Sam Claflin, Christian Cooke, Jaime Winstone, Suki WaterhouseStarz -
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Vamps
comedy · horror · romance
The modern-day story focuses on two beautiful young vampires who are living the good nightlife in New York until love enters the picture and each has to make a choice that will jeopardize their immortality.
Directed by Amy HeckerlingCast Alicia Silverstone, Krysten Ritter, Larry Wilmore, Bettina Bresnan, Todd BarryAmazon Prime VideoStarz -
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Army of One
biography · comedy · crime
Gary Faulkner is an ex-con, unemployed handyman, and modern day Don Quixote who receives a vision from God telling him to capture Osama Bin Laden. Armed with only a single sword purchased from a home-shopping network, Gary travels to Pakistan to complete his mission. While on his quest, Gary encounters old friends back home in Colorado, the new friends he makes in Pakistan, the enemies he makes at the CIA - and even God and Osama themselves.
Directed by Larry CharlesCast Nicolas Cage, Russell Brand, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Amar Chadha-Patel, Paul ScheerStarz -
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Instant Family
comedy · drama
When Pete and Ellie decide to start a family, they stumble into the world of foster care adoption. They hope to take in one small child but when they meet three siblings, including a rebellious 15 year old girl, they find themselves speeding from zero to three kids overnight.
Directed by Sean AndersCast Mark Wahlberg, Rose Byrne, Isabela Merced, Gustavo Escobar, Julianna GamizStarz -
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Life
comedy · crime · drama
Two men in 1930s Mississippi become friends after being sentenced to life in prison together for a crime they did not commit.
Directed by Ted DemmeCast Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé, Nick Cassavetes, Anthony AndersonStarz -
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Date and Switch
comedy · drama · romance
Two guys who make a pact to lose their virginity before prom find their friendship tested when one of them comes out of the closet.
Directed by Chris NelsonCast Quinn Lord, Nick Offerman, Gary Cole, Megan Mullally, Darien ProvostStarz -
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Silver Linings Playbook
comedy · drama · romance
After losing his job and wife, and spending time in an institution, a former teacher winds up living with his parents. He wants to rebuild his life and reconcile with his wife, but his father would be happy if he shared his obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Things get complicated when he meets Tiffany Maxwell who offers to help him reconnect with his wife if he will do something very important for her in exchange.
Directed by David O. RussellCast Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris TuckerStarz -
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Scary Movie 3
comedy
In the third installment of the Scary Movie franchise, news anchorwoman Cindy Campbell has to investigate mysterious crop circles and killing video tapes, and help the President stop an alien invasion in the process.
Directed by David ZuckerCast Pamela Anderson, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg, Marny Eng, Charlie Sheen, Simon RexStarzParamount Plus -
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Naked Singularity
comedy · crime · drama
An idealistic young New York City public defender burned out by the system, on the brink of disbarment, and seeing signs of the universe collapsing all around him decides to rob a multi-million drug deal of one of his clients.
Directed by Chase PalmerCast John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, Bill Skarsgård, Ed Skrein, Linda LavinStarz -
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Joyride
comedy · crime · drama · mystery · thriller
A bored motel clerk and his buddies go for a little joy ride in a woman's car. They don't realize until it is too late that she is a paid assassin and that her latest victim is in the trunk. Thus begins the clerk's descent into a shadowy world of lies and murder.
Directed by Quinton PeeplesCast Tobey Maguire, Amy Hathaway, Wilson Cruz, Christina Zilber, James KarenStarz
Wrapping Up
From big-name hits to offbeat sleepers, this list gives you plenty of ways to build a better comedy watchlist on Starz. Whether you’re in the mood for time-travel laughs, prank-heavy satire, or a rom-com with awkward charm, the mix here covers a lot of ground without feeling repetitive. Bookmark this page so you can come back whenever you need a quick pick, and check in again as the lineup changes. It’s updated regularly, so there’s always a fresh option to explore.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026