Netflix is the go-to place for easy laughs after a long day, whether you're in the mood for quick wit or silly slapstick. As you anxiously await new episodes of your favorite sitcoms or the next Judd Apatow dramedy, you can instantly stream funny classics that star renowned comedians like Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, and Jim Carrey. We've rounded up the most hilarious movies to add to your Netflix queue, from raunchy screwballs like Wet Hot American Summer to highbrow Netflix originals like The Meyerowitz Stories.
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Before you make any innuendos about its title, just know that Sausage Party is all about your favorite foods getting raunchy. Although it's animated, it's definitely not for kids. The goofy movie enlists voices from comedians like Seth Rogen and Nick Kroll.
2. Adventureland
Featuring Jesse Eisenberg and Kristen Stewart, Adventureland blends drama with comedy as it follows a post-grad who begrudgingly takes up a job at an amusement park. You'll recognize his coworkers, who are played by SNL alumni Bill Hader and Kristen Wiig.
3. Thor: Ragnarok
Taika Waititi is one of the funniest directors out there, known for his work in What We Do in the Shadows and Hunt for the Wilderpeople. So when he was chosen to direct this Marvel project, comedy nerds knew that it was going to be funny. Chris Hemsworth stars as the titular Nordic god, who has to stop his sister Hela (Cate Blanchett) from destroying Asgard.
4. Mr. Roosevelt
SNL alumnus and Master of None actress Noël Wells directs, writes, and stars in Mr. Roosevelt, a hilarious slice-of-life indie dramedy about a struggling comedian who ends up staying with her ex-boyfriend and his perfect new girlfriend when her cat dies.
5. Love Actually
Richard Curtis, who's known for his work in rom-coms like Bridget Jones's Diary and Notting Hill, directs this iconic British ensemble comedy with ten different storylines that all tie together. You'll recognize so many names from this cast, which includes Hugh Grant, Martin Freeman, Keira Knightley, Liam Neeson, and Emma Thompson.
6. The Incredible Jessica James
Formerly a correspondent on The Daily Show, Jessica Williams stars as a struggling playwright who reels over a bad breakup while falling for a charming divorced app developer.
7. Sleeping With Other People
Comedy darlings Alison Brie and Jason Sudeikis play two acquaintances who lose their virginities to each other in college, and then meet again years later at a Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous meeting. Sleeping with Other People is a sweet, goofy rom-com brimming with sexual tension.
8. Set It Up
Netflix's charming original will have you reminiscing the golden age of Nora Ephron rom-coms. In the movie, two overworked assistants (Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell) hatch up a plan to set up their tyrannical bosses (Lucy Liu and Taye Diggs) in order to get more time to themselves.
9. Amélie
A waifish waitress named Amélie decides to do good for the world following the death of Princess Diana. While mischievously changing the lives of others, she's tentative about chasing her own feelings. If you're not already in love with the adorable plot, you'll fall for the whimsical soundtrack and cheerful, vivid cinematography.
10. I Love You, Man
I Love You, Man features Paul Rudd as a recently engaged man who's looking for a male friend to be his best man. Rashida Jones plays his doting fiancée, and Jason Segel portrays his newfound BFF.
11. 13 Going on 30
In 13 Going on 30, Jenna (Jennifer Garner) wakes up and suddenly finds herself in the body of a successful New York editor. Being a grown up isn't all that she thought it'd be, but she's willing to try to make it work.
12. Up in the Air
In this dark comedy, frequent jetsetter Ryan Bingham (George Clooney) fires people for a living. His life changes when he begins a casual relationship with a fellow air dweller (Vera Farmiga) and mentors a fresh college grad (Anna Kendrick).
13. Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Heartbroken, Peter (Jason Segel) heads to Hawaii to forget his movie star ex-girlfriend Sarah (Kristen Bell). Unfortunately, Sarah vacations in the same spot as him with her new man (Russell Brand).
14. Moonrise Kingdom
In Wes Anderson's iconic film, two precocious 12-year-olds explore the wilderness together, leaving behind the malaise of their suburban life in the '60s.
15. The Meyerowitz Stories
Director Noah Baumbach is best known for his work in understated indie dramedies. In this Netflix original, he recruits Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, and Elizabeth Marvel to play the dysfunctional children of a narcissistic sculptor.
16. Frances Ha
Before directing Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig cowrote and starred in Frances Ha, an indie comedy about a wandering 20-something dancer who lives in New York.
17. Shrek
In this classic, feel-good animated film, a grumpy ogre falls in love with a princess when he rescues her from a dragon, befriending a snarky donkey along the way. It's a sweet movie with a great message about resisting judgement. Plus, you get a dose of hilarious goofs along the way.
18. The Truman Show
Jim Carrey stars in this dark comedy as a man who's unaware that his entire life is a 24-hour-a-day reality TV show.
19. Meet the Parents
Meeting your significant other's parents can be nerve-racking, but Meet the Parents showcases the worst-case scenario. Ben Stiller plays an average Joe who goes up to his girlfriend's parents' house, only to be interrogated by her father (Robert De Niro), a former CIA operative.
20. A Futile and Stupid Gesture
It doesn't get more meta than a comedy movie about the building of a comedy empire. Former SNL cast member Will Forte stars as the Harvard-bred founder of National Lampoon, a humor magazine that branched out into films, radio shows, and live theater.
21. The 40-Year-Old Virgin
In one of Judd Apatow's most iconic movies, Steve Carell plays, as the title suggests, a 40-year-old virgin who gets tips from his male coworkers when they learn about his sexual status.
22. Burn After Reading
In this Coen Brothers movie, a man quits his job at the CIA after a demotion due to his drinking problems. He decides to write a memoir, but the draft gets lost at a gym. The comedy features a stacked cast, which includes George Clooney, Frances McDormand, John Malkovich, Tilda Swinton, and Brad Pitt.
23. Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters stars Bill Murray as a grumpy scientist who starts a paranormal investigation and elimination service.
24. Magic Mike
Steamy and funny, Magic Mike tells the story of a veteran male stripper who guides a newbie through the ropes and ladders of his career.
25. Wet Hot American Summer
This raunchy and ridiculous summer camp spoof stars Bradley Cooper, Elizabeth Banks, and Paul Rudd.
