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By Jade Budowski
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Nov. 14, 2017, 9:00 p.m. ET
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From indie gems to broad hits, here are the best funny flicks available on the streaming platform.
Photos: Everett Collection ; Illustration: Dillen Phelps
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Blind Date
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100%
This romantic comedy pairs together an endearing odd couple as neighbors - a dedicated pianist and a man who needs silence to work - and lets things play out how they may. While it's certainly predictable, the palpable chemistry between the two leads makes every moment of their screen time together a total treat.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100%
This romantic comedy pairs together an endearing odd couple as neighbors - a dedicated pianist and a man who needs silence to work - and lets things play out how they may. While it's certainly predictable, the palpable chemistry between the two leads makes every moment of their screen time together a total treat.
[Stream Blind Date]
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How to Steal a Million
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100%
Truly a classic of the genre, this 1966 romantic crime comedy stars Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole. Desperate to conceal her father's art forgeries, a woman must steal a statue from a Paris art museum - with the help of one "society burglar (who inevitably complicates things).
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 100%
Truly a classic of the genre, this 1966 romantic crime comedy stars Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole. Desperate to conceal her father's art forgeries, a woman must steal a statue from a Paris art museum - with the help of one "society burglar (who inevitably complicates things).
[Stream How to Steal a Million]
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Don't Think Twice
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%
This heartfelt exploration of the friendship, humanity, and the reality of dreams in the world of comedy written by and starring Mike Birbiglia is a total triumph. Keegan-Michael Key, Chris Gethard, Gillian Jacobs, and a slew of other ridiculously funny people star alongside Birbiglia in this fresh, honest take on what happens when one member of a friend group achieves success and the rest of the gang is forced to reevaluate things.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%
This heartfelt exploration of the friendship, humanity, and the reality of dreams in the world of comedy written by and starring Mike Birbiglia is a total triumph. Keegan-Michael Key, Chris Gethard, Gillian Jacobs, and a slew of other ridiculously funny people star alongside Birbiglia in this fresh, honest take on what happens when one member of a friend group achieves success and the rest of the gang is forced to reevaluate things.
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Paddington
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%
Fun for viewers of any age, this adorable flick will crack you up and warm your heart in equal measure. Ben Whishaw voices the titular Paddington, a Peruvian bear who travels to London to find a new home - and does, albeit with some reluctant family members. While he's trying to get settled, however, a villainous figure has something else in mind.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 98%
Fun for viewers of any age, this adorable flick will crack you up and warm your heart in equal measure. Ben Whishaw voices the titular Paddington, a Peruvian bear who travels to London to find a new home - and does, albeit with some reluctant family members. While he's trying to get settled, however, a villainous figure has something else in mind.
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Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97%
This modern classic integrates live action and cartoon characters in a seamless, entertaining fashion as a grumpy detective is forced to team up with a cartoon rabbit to prove his innocence when he's framed for murder. Funny, exciting, and full of crowd-pleasing Easter eggs, this gutsy flick stands the test of time.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 97%
This modern classic integrates live action and cartoon characters in a seamless, entertaining fashion as a grumpy detective is forced to team up with a cartoon rabbit to prove his innocence when he's framed for murder. Funny, exciting, and full of crowd-pleasing Easter eggs, this gutsy flick stands the test of time.
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Moana
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96%
Disney's latest animated triumph tells the story of the eponymous Moana, the young daughter of the chief of a Polynesian tribe who sets out with legendary demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) to become a master wayfinder and save her island's people. Beautifully animated and stocked with songs you won't be able to get out of your head for weeks, this sweeping adventure film is fun for the whole family.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 96%
Disney's latest animated triumph tells the story of the eponymous Moana, the young daughter of the chief of a Polynesian tribe who sets out with legendary demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) to become a master wayfinder and save her island's people. Beautifully animated and stocked with songs you won't be able to get out of your head for weeks, this sweeping adventure film is fun for the whole family.
[Stream Moana]
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Best in Show
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
This hilarious mockumentary follows a colorful cast of characters as they compete in the cutthroat world of dog shows. With its spot-on improv comedy and incredible group of actors at the helm (including Christopher Guest, Parker Posey, Michael McKean, John Michael Higgins, and frankly, way too many to name), Best in Show is sure to find a permanent slot on your queue.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
This hilarious mockumentary follows a colorful cast of characters as they compete in the cutthroat world of dog shows. With its spot-on improv comedy and incredible group of actors at the helm (including Christopher Guest, Parker Posey, Michael McKean, John Michael Higgins, and frankly, way too many to name), Best in Show is sure to find a permanent slot on your queue.
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Marguerite
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
Set in Paris in the 1920s, this film follows Marguerite Dumont, a wealthy woman with a love of music and the opera. While she cannot sing to save her life, she loves to sing for her friends, and with her husband, they continue to allow her to live out her fantasy of performance. Things change, however, when she begins performing in front of real audiences, and the rest is history.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
Set in Paris in the 1920s, this film follows Marguerite Dumont, a wealthy woman with a love of music and the opera. While she cannot sing to save her life, she loves to sing for her friends, and with her husband, they continue to allow her to live out her fantasy of performance. Things change, however, when she begins performing in front of real audiences, and the rest is history.
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Heathers
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
Starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater as masochistic teenagers, this off-beat, twisted dark comedy became a true cult classic after its 1988 release. The teaming up of a reluctant good girl and straight-up sociopath is one that is way more fun to watch than it should be.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95%
Starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater as masochistic teenagers, this off-beat, twisted dark comedy became a true cult classic after its 1988 release. The teaming up of a reluctant good girl and straight-up sociopath is one that is way more fun to watch than it should be.
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Deidra & Lainey Rob a Train
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%
After their mother is arrested and jailed, two teenage sisters turn to train robbery to make ends meet. While things go smoothly when they start, they soon attract the attention of a railroad detective, and shenanigans ensue. Effortlessly funny and armed with two stellar actresses, this sharp little film offers an off-beat brand of fun.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%
After their mother is arrested and jailed, two teenage sisters turn to train robbery to make ends meet. While things go smoothly when they start, they soon attract the attention of a railroad detective, and shenanigans ensue. Effortlessly funny and armed with two stellar actresses, this sharp little film offers an off-beat brand of fun.
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Finding Dory
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%
Your favorite forgetful fish is back in this worthy sequel to the beloved Finding Nemo as she begins a search to find her long-lost family no matter where it takes her. Full of just as many heartwarming and funny moments as the first, this sequel will not disappoint.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 94%
Your favorite forgetful fish is back in this worthy sequel to the beloved Finding Nemo as she begins a search to find her long-lost family no matter where it takes her. Full of just as many heartwarming and funny moments as the first, this sequel will not disappoint.
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Moonrise Kingdom
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93%
Helmed by indie god Wes Anderson, this quirky story of young love depicts two pre-teens who decide to run away together from their New England hometown. The disapproving adults who will do whatever they can to stop our two young lovers from being together, but Suzy and Sam won't give up. Rife with innocence, humor, and wit, Moonrise Kingdom is the offbeat youth romance you're bound to fall in love with.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 93%
Helmed by indie god Wes Anderson, this quirky story of young love depicts two pre-teens who decide to run away together from their New England hometown. The disapproving adults who will do whatever they can to stop our two young lovers from being together, but Suzy and Sam won't give up. Rife with innocence, humor, and wit, Moonrise Kingdom is the offbeat youth romance you're bound to fall in love with.
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Frances Ha
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
Noah Baumbach's black-and-white indie flick starring (and written by) Greta Gerwig is true-to-life funny in unexpected ways. This Brooklyn-based twenty-something (Gerwig) is caught off guard when her best friend decides to move out of their apartment and relocate to Tribeca. If you're a fan of the cringe-comedy of Girls, this might be right up your alley.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
Noah Baumbach's black-and-white indie flick starring (and written by) Greta Gerwig is true-to-life funny in unexpected ways. This Brooklyn-based twenty-something (Gerwig) is caught off guard when her best friend decides to move out of their apartment and relocate to Tribeca. If you're a fan of the cringe-comedy of Girls, this might be right up your alley.
[Stream Frances Ha]
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Caramel
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
This gorgeous Lebanese film chronicles the lives of five Lebanese women navigating the difficult arenas of unbreakable traditions, forbidden love, aging, desire, repressed sexuality, and more. Strangely funny in the way that life is, Caramel's stunning depiction of Beirut and the power of sisterhood makes it one of the most unique, impactful international films in recent memory.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
This gorgeous Lebanese film chronicles the lives of five Lebanese women navigating the difficult arenas of unbreakable traditions, forbidden love, aging, desire, repressed sexuality, and more. Strangely funny in the way that life is, Caramel's stunning depiction of Beirut and the power of sisterhood makes it one of the most unique, impactful international films in recent memory.
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Men in Black
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
This hilarious modern classic brings unlikely duo Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones together for an intergalactic kegger of an adventure, one that sees them protect the world as we know it from extraterrestrial forces at work. Filled with iconic one-liners and lovable characters, this 20-year-old sci-fi comedy packs a punch with every viewing.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
This hilarious modern classic brings unlikely duo Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones together for an intergalactic kegger of an adventure, one that sees them protect the world as we know it from extraterrestrial forces at work. Filled with iconic one-liners and lovable characters, this 20-year-old sci-fi comedy packs a punch with every viewing.
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Frank
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
Helmed by Room director Lenny Abrahamson, this bizarre dramedy follows Jon (Domhnall Gleeson), an aspiring musician, who inadvertently gets in over his head when he joins a strange pop band led by a eccentric, mask-wearing Frank (Michael Fassbender).
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
Helmed by Room director Lenny Abrahamson, this bizarre dramedy follows Jon (Domhnall Gleeson), an aspiring musician, who inadvertently gets in over his head when he joins a strange pop band led by a eccentric, mask-wearing Frank (Michael Fassbender).
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Hot Fuzz
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 91%
Edgar Wright's uproarious action comedy is nothing short of brilliant. Starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as police officers in a rural English village, their quest to discover the sinister truth beneath their seemingly perfect town leads them to an unexpected - and absurd - revelation. Also ranked on our list of the best comedies on Netflix, this flick's got everything; car chases, comic gold, and gun fights are just a few things sure to make you love this ridiculous movie.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 91%
Edgar Wright's uproarious action comedy is nothing short of brilliant. Starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost as police officers in a rural English village, their quest to discover the sinister truth beneath their seemingly perfect town leads them to an unexpected - and absurd - revelation. Also ranked on our list of the best comedies on Netflix, this flick's got everything; car chases, comic gold, and gun fights are just a few things sure to make you love this ridiculous movie.
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Mindhorn
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 91%
Starring Kenneth Branagh, Julian Barratt, Andrea Riseborough, and Steve Coogan, this action-comedy flick follows a has-been actor best known for playing a detective named "Mindhorn" in a 1980s series. While his career has stalled, he finds new purpose when he's forced to work with police to track down a serial killer, as the killer refuses to speak with anyone but Mindhorn (he believes he's a real person). Wacky, charming, and hilarious, Mindhorn will sneak up on you.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 91%
Starring Kenneth Branagh, Julian Barratt, Andrea Riseborough, and Steve Coogan, this action-comedy flick follows a has-been actor best known for playing a detective named "Mindhorn" in a 1980s series. While his career has stalled, he finds new purpose when he's forced to work with police to track down a serial killer, as the killer refuses to speak with anyone but Mindhorn (he believes he's a real person). Wacky, charming, and hilarious, Mindhorn will sneak up on you.
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Amélie
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89%
Whimsical as it is witty, this offbeat comedy depicts a shy waitress who resolves to make the lives of those around her better, even though she isolates herself from everyone. In the midst of her good deeds, she realizes she's fallen in love and proceeds to play a game of cat and mouse with the man she's been pining for.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89%
Whimsical as it is witty, this offbeat comedy depicts a shy waitress who resolves to make the lives of those around her better, even though she isolates herself from everyone. In the midst of her good deeds, she realizes she's fallen in love and proceeds to play a game of cat and mouse with the man she's been pining for.
[Stream Amélie]
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Delicatessen
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89%
Set in the post-apocalyptic future, this wildly innovative French film manages to seamlessly combine multiple genres, including comedy, science fiction, and horror. All the action occurs in one apartment complex owned by a man who runs the downstairs butcher shop, the last place that seemingly is able to provide great cuts of meat. When a new superintendent discovers what the real source of the meat is, however, everything changes.
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Rotten Tomatoes Score: 89%
Set in the post-apocalyptic future, this wildly innovative French film manages to seamlessly combine multiple genres, including comedy, science fiction, and horror. All the action occurs in one apartment complex owned by a man who runs the downstairs butcher shop, the last place that seemingly is able to provide great cuts of meat. When a new superintendent discovers what the real source of the meat is, however, everything changes.
[Stream Delicatessen]
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