The Best Comedy Movies on Hulu for an Instant Pick-Me-Up
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Sometimes we all need a little light relief, so having a good comedy movie on hand is essential. Whether you’re a fan of gross-out, raucous comedies or you prefer your laughs to be a little more subtle, Hulu has something for every taste. From Tiffany Haddish’s funniest performances to musicals like Mamma Mia! and The Rocky Horror Picture Show to heartfelt rom-coms, the streaming service has an unbeatable collection of films that are guaranteed to make you chuckle. Here, we round up the 21 best comedy movies to stream on Hulu right now.
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This glossy musical delighted audiences thanks to its hilarious and heartwarming plot, wonderful cast, and timeless ABBA songs. Donna (Meryl Streep) has raised her daughter Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) alone on a Greek island. Without telling her mother, Sophie decides to invite the three men who might be her father to her upcoming wedding.
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums is a delightful comedy about a dysfunctional family. Following their parents’ divorce, the very different but equally gifted Tenenbaum children are divided. The family is eventually reunited when the patriarch announces that he’s dying. Incredibly stylish, and starring everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Angelica Huston.
Palm Springs will most definitely surprise you, thanks to the seamless way it merges the comedic talents of its leads with its sci-fi premise. In the film, Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti play strangers who meet at a wedding, only to get stuck in a time loop. Each time the day starts over, they attempt to change the course of their lives.
In Girls Trip, Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish, and Jada Pinkett Smith play friends from college known as the Flossy Posse. In an attempt to reconnect, the group attends Essence Music Festival in New Orleans together. The funny foursome rediscovers their wild side, but not everything quite goes to plan.
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Mike Judge’s Office Space remains the ultimate workplace satire. Set within a software company, a group of employees endure their repetitive and mundane lives, and forever dream of an escape from the 9 to 5. Filled with moments that have since become GIFs, such as Milton’s iconic red stapler and the brutal destruction of an office printer. Jennifer Aniston co-stars.
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022)
Emma Thompson stars as Nancy, a widow and retired school teacher who has never experienced an orgasm. She enlists the help of sex worker Leo (Daryl McCormack), and the pair strike up an unlikely friendship. Filled with funny moments and pertinent revelations, there’s a lot to love about Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.
The Binge is set during a time when drugs and alcohol have been banned. Taking its lead from The Purge, the so-called “binge” refers to the one day a year when anyone can participate in illegal substances. The film follows three students as they prepare to take part in the binge for the very first time. Vince Vaughn steals the show as a school principal.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)
Richard O’Brien’s musical comedy quickly grew a cult following, and it continues to be lauded to this day. When Brad and Janet’s car breaks down, they find themselves stranded at the residence of Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry). An eclectic cast of characters makes The Rocky Horror Picture Show an unforgettable experience, and you’ll be singing its songs for days after.
While getting engaged on vacation in Mexico, Marcus and Emily (Lil Rel Howery and Yvonne Orji) meet the extremely enthusiastic Ron and Kyla (John Cena and Meredith Hagner). After a debaucherous week with their new friends, Marcus and Emily are shocked when Ron and Kyla track them down at home.
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Everything Everywhere All at Once defies genre, but it still contains a healthy dose of comedy. Michelle Yeoh plays a Chinese-American immigrant running a failing laundromat and being audited by the IRS. However, she’s unexpectedly quested with saving the universe from destruction. Jamie Lee Curtis, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Jenny Slate, and Harry Shum Jr. co-star.
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Plan B is a riotous comedy that puts access to birth control front and center. Sunny has lived a sheltered life, but her best friend Lupe convinces her to attend a party. There, Sunny unexpectedly loses her virginity, and for the rest of the movie, she embarks on a journey with her bestie to find the Plan B pill. Directed by Natalie Morales.
We all know that Jennifer Lopez should have gotten an Oscar nomination for her performance in Hustlers. Based on a true story, Hustlers follows stripper Destiny (Constance Wu), who joins forces with Ramona (Lopez). When their earnings take a hit due to the financial crisis, they decide to carry out the ultimate hustle to bolster their income.
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Hulu’s Happiest Season co-stars Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis as Abby and Harper, a couple spending the holidays today. However, it soon transpires that Harper has yet to come out to her conservative parents, leading Abby to question their relationship. Aubrey Plaza co-stars, and Clea DuVall directs.
Bad Moms is a reliable laugh. Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, and Kristen Bell star as three women struggling to juggle all of their responsibilities whilst trying to keep up with the so-called “perfect moms” at school. The trio decides to quit trying, which results in some seriously funny hijinks.
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How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)
Angela Bassett plays Stella, a stockbroker who doesn’t have much luck in the love department. She jets off to Jamaica where she has a fling with Winston, a man half her age, played by Taye Diggs. But before she heads back home, Stella realizes that she might have developed real feelings for her vacation beau. Whoopi Goldberg co-stars.
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Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Fast Times at Ridgemont High remains one of the funniest high school comedies to date. Stacy (Jennifer Jason Leigh) is an inexperienced teenager who ends up in a love triangle, after following the advice of her best friend Linda (Phoebe Cates). Meanwhile, stoner and surfer Jeff (Sean Penn) engages in a battle with a strict teacher.
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Something’s Gotta Give (2003)
Nancy Meyers’ adorable rom-com helped inspire the entire Coastal Grandmother trend, but there’s more to it than cream sweaters and breezy knits. Jack Nicholson plays Harry Sanborn, a wealthy womanizer who exclusively dates women under 30. That all changes when he meets Erica Barry (Diane Keaton), a playwright and the mother of his latest girlfriend. Keanu Reeves co-stars.
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Nat (Rose Byrne) and Josh (Rafe Spall) fall madly in love and decide to get married after just seven months. However, the cracks start to show in their relationship when Josh’s ex Chloe (Anna Faris) turns up, and Nat meets a dashing man at work. I Give It a Year includes an incredible ensemble cast, including Minnie Driver and Olivia Colman.
The Shop Around the Corner (1940)
The inspiration for You’ve Got Mail, The Shop Around the Corner stars Jimmy Stewart and Margaret Sullavan as co-workers who hate each other. Neither realizes that they’re actually falling in love through the anonymous letters they’re writing to one another. Filled with all the charm and wit you’d expect of a Stewart flick.
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In this hilarious comedy, Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key play cousins who are devastated when their kitten, Keanu, is stolen. In an attempt to recover their sweet pet, the pair goes undercover in a gang. Tiffany Haddish, Method Man, Nia Long, and Keanu Reeves co-star.
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Amy Mackelden is a freelance writer, editor, and disability activist.
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