The Best Comedies on Netflix to Stream Now
Get ready for a fun night in! If you need a laugh, Netflix has plenty of options perfect for you. SSP compiled a list of some of the most amusing films on Netflix right now. So before you start scrolling through the options again, check out our picks for the best comedies to watch.
Always Be My Maybe
In 2019's "Always Be My Maybe," childhood best friends reconnect after years apart. Ali Wong stars as Sasha, a celebrity chef. Randall Park plays Marcus, her former best friend and high school crush. Marcus still lives in their hometown. They must navigate their differences while questioning if a spark still exists between them. Complicating matters is Sasha’s new romance with none other than Keanu Reeves.
A Million Ways to Die in the West
From the creator of "Family Guy" and "Ted" comes "A Million Ways to Die in the West". Directed and written by Seth MacFarlane, this Western action comedy features fast-paced humor. MacFarlane stars as Albert Stark, a sheep farmer afraid of duel challenges. When his lack of bravery costs him his girlfriend Amanda Seyfried ('Maggie'), it’s clear he needs help. Enter Anna, depicted by Charlize Theron. This sharp-shooting mystery woman teaches Albert how to survive in the Wild West.
Big Fat Liar
In "Big Fat Liar," fourteen-year-old Jason Shepherd, played by Frankie Muniz, excels in telling outrageous tales. Unfortunately, even his skills can’t save him from creative writing homework. After a slick Hollywood producer, Paul Giamatti steals his essay, he faces accusations of plagiarism. To avoid summer school, Jason, alongside his friend Kaylee (Amanda Bynes), travels to L.A. to confront the producer. There, they find out he is an even bigger liar than Jason.
Crazy Rich Asians
"Crazy Rich Asians" is adapted from Kevin Kwan's popular novel. Constance Wu portrays Rachel Chu, an NYU economics professor. She travels to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick Young (Henry Golding) for a wedding. Rachel soon discovers Nick's wealthy background is intense. This situation complicated when she encounters Nick’s unwelcoming mother (Michelle Yeoh) and a competitive ex. Rachel must decide whether to fight for their love or return home alone. This 2018 romantic comedy features an all-Asian cast, including Awkwafina and Ken Jeong.
Dumb Money
"Dumb Money" is based on Ben Mezrich’s 2021 book "The Antisocial Network." The film tells the real-life story of Keith Gill, known as "Roaring Kitty" on social media. Played by Paul Dano, Gill was an amateur stock trader. In 2019, he disrupted Wall Street by urging people to invest in GameStop Corp. His efforts led to a remarkable 1,700 percent increase in value and impacted many short sellers. The film boasts an ensemble cast including Pete Davidson, America Ferrera, and Seth Rogen.
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