30 Best Comedies of the 2010s You Must Watch
From sharp-witted satires to heartwarming crowd-pleasers, the 2010s reminded everyone that comedy can wear a thousand faces. It was a decade where auteurs and big studios alike embraced genre-mashing—pairing jokes with heists, horror, history, superheroes, and even tender coming-of-age stories—without ever shortchanging the laughs.
Below is a handpicked tour through 30 unforgettable comedies that still crush on rewatch. Whether you love fizzy romcoms, mockumentaries that deadpan you into tears, or pitch-black farces that nail the awkwardness of modern life, this countdown has a new favorite waiting for you.
30. ’22 Jump Street’ (2014)
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller double down on the meta gags and turn the very idea of sequels into a running joke. Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill lean into their bromance rhythms while the script roasts franchises, film school clichés, and itself in dazzling fashion.
Action beats stay slick, but the real fireworks are in the ceaseless self-awareness—end-credits alone feel like a sketch-comedy victory lap. It’s the rare follow-up that’s funnier because it knows it’s a follow-up.
29. ‘This Is the End’ (2013)
A gleefully unhinged apocalypse where comedians play exaggerated versions of themselves, this Hollywood house party devolves into survivalist silliness. The chemistry is effortless, and the cameo chaos keeps the surprises coming.
The movie’s secret weapon is how it skewers celebrity vanity while letting the friends-on-a-couch dynamic do the heavy lifting. It’s juvenile, yes—but also weirdly sweet about growing up when the sky is literally falling.
28. ‘Trainwreck’ (2015)
Amy Schumer and director Judd Apatow tap into a messy, modern romance that lets the lead be flawed, funny, and front-and-center. Bill Hader’s low-key charm turns every bit of banter into a volley.
It’s raunchy without losing its heart, letting vulnerability punch through the punchlines. The supporting cast is a treasure trove of scene-stealers who turn small moments into big laughs.
27. ‘Spy’ (2015)
Melissa McCarthy detonates the super-spy archetype with pratfall precision and deadpan ferocity. Paul Feig balances globetrotting set pieces with a barrage of insults, asides, and impeccable reaction shots.
Jason Statham’s self-parody is a constant highlight, and the film respects the mechanics of a spy thriller while breaking them for comedy gold. It’s proof that letting the lead go full tilt is a winning strategy.
26. ‘Tucker and Dale vs. Evil’ (2010)
A horror-comedy gem that flips the cabin-in-the-woods script, it finds two kindhearted hillbillies misread as slashers by a panicked group of college kids. The misunderstandings stack until the absurdity becomes sublime.
The gag density is high, but so is the sweetness; the title duo’s friendship anchors every gory gag. It’s a love letter to genre with a grin and a gallon of corn syrup.
25. ‘Four Lions’ (2010)
Chris Morris’ fearless satire follows a hapless group of would-be terrorists whose incompetence exposes the tragic farce of extremism. The humor is jet-black, but it’s never cheap or cruel.
What makes it sting is the compassion underneath the punchlines. By grounding the characters as people first, the film earns its audacity and its uneasy laughs.
24. ‘The Disaster Artist’ (2017)
An ode to creative misfires, this making-of-the-cult-classic chronicle finds a tender core under layers of absurdity. It’s about friendship, ambition, and the gulf between intention and execution.
The jokes land because the film refuses to sneer; it celebrates the strange persistence of dreamers. You’ll laugh—and you might just get inspired to make something wild yourself.
23. ‘Midnight in Paris’ (2011)
A wistful writer stumbles into a fantasy that literalizes nostalgia and tests its limits. The setup is featherlight, but the observations about romance and creative longing hit like a charm offensive.
Paris becomes a character, and the ensemble leans into caricature with just enough restraint. It’s a fantasy that gently nudges you back toward the beauty of the present.
22. ‘The Lego Movie’ (2014)
What could’ve been a cash-in turns into a deliriously inventive, brick-built joyride. The visual gags fly fast, and the wordplay is even faster.
Underneath the pop-mashup chaos is a surprisingly soulful story about imagination, collaboration, and coloring outside the lines. It’s laugh-out-loud funny for kids and a stealth tear-jerker for adults.
21. ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ (2014)
A band of lovable misfits wisecracks its way across the cosmos, turning space opera into comedy club. The tone is buoyant without skimping on stakes.
Every character gets a comedic lane, from deadpan literalism to swaggering goofball heroics. It’s proof that heart and humor can carry a blockbuster just fine.
20. ‘Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping’ (2016)
This mockumentary skewers pop superstardom with punchline precision and music-video pageantry. The Lonely Island pack the frame with jokes, background gags, and razor-sharp parody.
Beneath the glossy satire is a sweet little story about friendship and artistic ego. It’s a cult classic in the making, best watched with the volume—and the laughter—cranked.
19. ‘Game Night’ (2018)
A weekly hang spirals into a high-stakes romp where nobody knows what’s real. The script’s cleverness is matched by slick direction that turns suburban spaces into action playgrounds.
Comedy and suspense snap together like puzzle pieces, with a cast that sells every twist. It’s the rare studio comedy that rewards close attention without ever feeling homework-y.
18. ‘Frances Ha’ (2013)
A buoyant portrait of a twentysomething pinballing through friendship, work, and creative yearning. Greta Gerwig’s performance is fizzy and unforced, capturing the comedy of almost-adulthood.
The humor never punches down; it delights in awkwardness as a universal language. It’s breezy, bittersweet, and bright as a new morning.
17. ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ (2016)
Taika Waititi pairs a rebellious kid with a gruff guardian and sends them bush-bashing into legend. The quips are quick, the sentiment honest, and the adventure a total mood-lifter.
Every supporting character feels instantly iconic, adding to the film’s quotable glow. It’s a comfort watch that still surprises.
16. ‘The Lobster’ (2015)
Yorgos Lanthimos’ deadpan dystopia imagines a world where coupling is compulsory, and the results are painfully, exquisitely funny. The delivery is so dry you might need a glass of water.
It’s absurdism with teeth, laughing at the rituals of romance while searching for real connection. You’ll giggle, then gulp at how close it hits to home.
15. ’21 Jump Street’ (2012)
A reboot that refuses to be cynical, it sends two undercover cops back to class and finds fresh laughs in role reversals and mistaken cool. Tatum and Hill’s chemistry is all-time.
The jokes are big, but the character beats stick. It’s a template for how to remake with wit instead of nostalgia alone.
14. ‘Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)’ (2014)
Showbiz ego meets midlife spiral in a backstage black comedy that moves like a magic trick. The high-wire style amplifies the humor, turning meltdowns into mordant slapstick.
It’s viciously funny about validation, critics, and the masks artists wear. The laughs sting—and that’s the point.
13. ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ (2018)
A lavish romcom that revives the studio sheen with culture-specific details and universally fizzy feelings. The ensemble timing is impeccable, with side characters stealing entire scenes.
It’s as swoony as it is silly, proving that old-school glamour and modern wit make a killer couple. You’ll leave grinning and texting friends.
12. ‘The Intouchables’ (2011)
This French crowd-pleaser pairs an aristocrat with his irreverent caretaker, letting unlikely friendship spark both healing and hilarity. The banter is warm, the emotions earned.
It walks a delicate line with grace, finding humor in everyday obstacles and triumphs. Bring tissues and a smile.
11. ‘The Favourite’ (2018)
A barbed, banquet-table comedy where courtly manners hide feral ambition. Every line is a dagger dipped in honey.
The triangle at its core delivers gleeful power plays and bitter belly laughs. It’s savage, sumptuous, and wickedly fun.
10. ‘The Nice Guys’ (2016)
Shane Black’s buddy-comedy detective yarn is pure pulp pleasure—rat-a-tat dialogue, pratfalls, and hardboiled hijinks. Ryan Gosling’s chaotic energy meets Russell Crowe’s bulldozer cool.
The mystery is twisty enough to matter, but the real joy is watching two opposites collide. It’s an instant comfort rewatch.
9. ‘The Big Sick’ (2017)
A tender, laugh-rich romance rooted in personal history, it turns cultural and familial friction into comedy that listens. Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan find a rhythm that’s both witty and vulnerable.
The supporting parents nearly walk off with the movie, layering the humor with compassion. It’s romcom soul food.
8. ‘Paddington 2’ (2017)
A marmalade-sweet masterpiece that’s as funny as it is kind. The visual gags are immaculate, and the tone is gentle without ever going soft.
Hugh Grant’s scene-devouring turn is a comedic banquet. Few films wear sincerity this proudly—and make it this cool.
7. ‘Booksmart’ (2019)
Two overachievers try to cram four years of missed fun into one wild night, and the result is an instant teen-comedy classic. The jokes are fresh, the friendship specific and universal at once.
Smartly staged set pieces keep the momentum thumping while quieter moments breathe. It’s exuberant, empathetic, and wildly quotable.
6. ‘The Death of Stalin’ (2017)
Armando Iannucci unleashes a political farce where fear and sycophancy become slapstick. The ensemble’s verbal fencing is a clinic in insult comedy.
It’s hilarious precisely because it’s horrifying, finding jokes in the bureaucratic scramble for power. The laugh you choke on is the one you remember.
5. ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ (2014)
A flat-share of vampire misfits turns the mundane into immortal comedy. The mockumentary format lets every awkward confession and roommate gripe sing.
Deadpan delivery mixes with bursts of absurdity for a joke rate that never lets up. It’s fang-tastic, yes—but mostly just fantastically funny.
4. ‘Jojo Rabbit’ (2019)
An anti-hate satire that threads needle-fine humor through heartbreak. Taika Waititi’s tonal tightrope walk finds light in the darkest corridors.
The performances bloom with warmth, letting laughter become a bridge to empathy. It’s bold, tender, and genuinely hilarious.
3. ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ (2013)
A bacchanal of bad behavior that weaponizes comedy to indict excess. The physical antics and motor-mouth monologues are riotous by design.
By making the ride intoxicating, the film sharpens its satire. You laugh at the madness—and recognize the mirror it’s holding up.
2. ‘Bridesmaids’ (2011)
A landmark ensemble comedy that proves women being gloriously messy is not just funny—it’s universal. Kristen Wiig’s lead turn balances cringe, heart, and volcanic set pieces.
Every supporting player lands a haymaker, and the film’s generosity toward friendship gives its chaos real stakes. It’s a modern classic for a reason.
1. ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ (2014)
Wes Anderson’s confectionary caper is a Swiss watch of comic timing, visual wit, and bittersweet charm. Ralph Fiennes delivers a career-highlight turn, pirouetting between farce and feeling.
Every frame hides another joke; every joke hides a little ache. It’s the decade’s gold-standard blend of craftsmanship, character, and comedic delight.
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