Top 10 Best Comedy Movies on Netflix

Yes God Yes is a 2019 comedy directed by Karen Maine, starring Natalia Dyer. The film, aimed at a teenage audience, marks Maine's directorial debut, following her 2017 short film of the same name, which also featured Dyer.

The story centers on a young girl exploring the mysteries of her own body. However, her self-discovery is complicated by the rules of school and family, leading her to constantly face dilemmas of 'yes or no.' This psychological tug-of-war creates a series of hilarious moments throughout the film.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle follows four high school students who are given detention and tasked with cleaning out the school's basement. There, they stumble upon the classic game Jumanji.

Each one selects a character to play as and soon finds themselves sucked into the game world, inhabiting their chosen characters' bodies. They are forced to embark on thrilling and dangerous adventures, filled with surprises and humorous moments. Unlike the 1995 film, this time, the magical game world pulls them in, and they must figure out how to return to the real world.

In Jumanji, every character brings comedy to the table, with humor integrated into the film's storytelling, making it even more entertaining. With three parts now in the franchise, each installment uncovers new, exciting terrains, ensuring Jumanji will keep you laughing and relieve your stress.

Hunt for the Wilderpeople brings plenty of laughs through the innocent yet witty antics of young Ricky.

Ricky, a rebellious city boy, starts a new life in the rural countryside of New Zealand with his foster family, which includes kind Aunt Bella, gruff Uncle Hec, and their dog Tupac. When an unexpected event forces Ricky to face being sent to another foster family, he and Uncle Hec run away into the dense forest. A nationwide manhunt is launched to find the two, leading them to face a choice: surrender dramatically or put aside their differences and live together as a family.

Directed by Taika Waititi, the mind behind the hit comedy What We Do in the Shadows, Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a quirky, heartfelt film with a modest budget and an unknown cast. Despite its humble production, the film gained significant attention at film festivals, praised for its deep humanity and uniquely captivating storytelling.

Sextuplets is widely considered one of the funniest films of all time, offering not only laughter but also touching insights into family dynamics. The story follows Alan, who is about to become a father when he unexpectedly discovers that he has a sextuplet sibling. Together, Alan and his newfound brother embark on a quest to reunite with the other five siblings they never knew existed.

Their search is filled with challenges, as each sibling lives in a different location and some even speak their own language, making communication difficult. Despite these obstacles, the six siblings frequently clash and rebel against each other, adding to the comedy as they try to prove themselves. The more they prove, the more laugh-out-loud moments arise for the audience.

Wine Country (2019) is the story of a group of longtime girlfriends who gather in Napa for a weekend to celebrate their friend's 50th birthday, and things quickly spiral into chaos in the most hilarious ways.

The film centers around the birthday celebration of a close-knit group of women in their 50s, set in Napa – the land of wine. The wine flows freely, and as each woman brings her own wild ideas to the party, the birthday turns into a series of uproarious and unforgettable moments that will have you laughing non-stop.

After a 15-year break following her debut film Saving Face, director Alice Wu returns with a new Netflix original. The Half of It offers a fresh take on the classic teen romance genre, with Wu delivering a message that 'there's no right way to love.'

The film is both a comedy and a heartfelt exploration of teen love. It follows Ellie Chu, a brilliant but financially struggling student who begins writing love letters for a popular jock to earn some extra cash. However, Ellie soon finds herself falling for the same jock she was helping, leading to a series of unexpected and humorous situations. The story explores the contrasting personalities of the famous athlete and the shy, introverted Ellie, creating plenty of comedic misunderstandings.

Between Two Ferns: The Movie follows the comedic journey of Zach, a man who is trying to reclaim his fame after a disastrous interview with celebrities.

The movie revolves around Zach’s quest to revive his career through his offbeat talk show, Between Two Ferns, where he interviews A-list celebrities. However, with no script to rely on, Zach often finds himself in awkward situations, leading to hilarious exchanges as the celebrities put him in difficult spots. His quick wit and clumsy charm create moments of pure comedy throughout the film.

Long before Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick brought the Deadpool script to life, they made their mark with the hilarious Zombieland in 2009. Directed by Ruben Fleischer, this comedy uses exaggerated humor and sharp satire to show the many inventive ways to deal with zombies.

Set in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by the undead, Zombieland follows Columbus, a cautious man who survives by avoiding the zombies at all costs, and Tallahassee, a no-nonsense zombie killer on a mission to wipe out the last of the undead. When they team up with the resourceful Wichita and her younger sister Little Rock, they must figure out whether it’s safer to stick together or risk their lives fighting the zombie horde.

Henry Roth is a charming veterinarian working at Sea Life Park on Oahu, Hawaii. Known for his ability to attract female tourists, he’s never looking for anything serious. His closest friends include Ula, a marijuana-obsessed native, Alexa, his androgynous assistant, Willy, a penguin, and Jocko, a walrus.

One day, while sailing around Oahu, Henry’s boat breaks down, and he waits at the Hukilau Café for the coast guard. There, he meets Lucy Whitmore, a woman who makes house models out of waffles. Henry assumes she’s a local and hesitates to approach her, but he returns the next day. They instantly hit it off, and she agrees to meet him again the following morning.

However, when Henry returns, Lucy doesn’t recognize him. The café owner, Sue, explains that a year ago, Lucy was in a car accident with her father, Marlin, which caused her to lose her memory. Now, every morning she wakes up believing it’s October 13th of the previous year. To shield her from the trauma, her family re-creates Marlin’s birthday every day, pretending it’s the same day over and over.

This film follows the parallel lives of two women, Julia and Julie, whose stories, despite the generational gap, share remarkable similarities.

In the 1950s, Julia is an optimistic and outgoing woman, happily married to Paul Child. Due to his job, the couple relocates to London, where Julia’s life is about to take a significant turn. She enrolls at Le Cordon Bleu to learn French cooking, discovering a deep passion for the craft. Despite doubts from those around her, Julia perseveres as the only woman in her class. She dreams of writing a cookbook, and after many trials and setbacks, that dream eventually comes true.

Julie, a young writer, works at a call center in Lower Manhattan in 2002, dealing with irate customers and becoming increasingly disillusioned. In her search for a new purpose, she finds joy in cooking, just like Julia. Julie’s journey is filled with its own struggles, failures, and disappointments, but with determination and support from others, she ultimately fulfills her life's calling.

Watching “Julie & Julia” offers a fresh perspective on the modern woman: empowered, resilient, and captivating.