11 Best, Funniest Comedies To Watch on Netflix Right Now

Incredibles 2 arguably matches its predecessor’s wit and sunny irreverence, and in terms of sheer, giddy watchability. The wizard Brad Bird is in top form here. Incredibles 2 doesn’t quite have the patiently developed heart and emotional oomph that made the original one of Pixar’s crown jewels, but thanks to over a decade’s worth of advancements in technology, the action is arguably even more kinetic and thrilling.

Hailee Steinfeld is just pure dynamite in Kelly Fremon Craig‘s spirited, often hysterically funny teen dramedy, making good on the promise of the actress’s Oscar-nominated breakout in 2010’s True Grit. Co-starring Blake Jenner, Haley Lu Richardson, Woody Harrelson and Kyra Sedgwick, the picture was nominated for several major awards, including a “Best Comedy” nod at the Critics’ Choice Awards, and a Best Actress (Musical or Comedy) Golden Globe nomination for Steinfeld.

These Wreck-It-Ralph movies are so, so good. Better than they get credit for, even. They both tackle uncommonly meaty themes for all-ages audiences. The first one expressed that it’s our unusual, offbeat traits that serve us in the long run. Ralph Breaks the Internet is a sweet, nuanced story about the work it takes to maintain enduring friendships–which, let’s face it, isn’t always easy. It was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 91st Academy Awards. A characteristically wonderful Gal Gadot joins returning voice stars John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman.

Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery was a sleeper hit, and its two sequels were box-office phenomena. Oh, behave. The first adventure of Mike Myers‘s fish-out-of-water British spy/sex symbol is still the best. Among other endearing qualities, it’s still among the most effective and spot-on send-ups of the 007 series, cinema’s longest-running mega-franchise. There’s been plenty of talk about an Austin Powers 4, but so far no confirmation. One can hope!

Like all of Robert Rodriguez‘s very best movies, Spy Kids feels lovingly handmade. This is the first time a “James Bond for children” pitch worked from top to bottom. The sequels dropped the ball over time, but the original is wildly inventive, action-packed and kinetic fun for the young and young at heart.

A bass guitarist (Michael Cera) must do battle with the Seven Evil Exes of Ramona Flowers (ever-brilliant Mary Elizabeth Winstead) in Edgar Wright‘s action/comedy adaptation of the graphic novel series. It’s a delightful, kinetic trip with a heartbeat that’s become a widely adored cult classic. This is the kind of thing midnight movies exist for.

It would be remiss not to mention the undisputed king of Netflix comedies. Sandler’s movies are often panned by critics (save for the occasional outlier like last year’s hailed Uncut Gems), but given the string of recent hits, it looks like his star is shining brighter than ever.

Co-starring Jennifer Aniston, Sandler’s most recent Netflix venture, Murder Mystery, reportedly had the biggest opening weekend in Netflix’s history, surpassing Bird Box.

Rejoice! One of the silliest movies of all time is now on Netflix. David Zucker‘s The Naked Gun, in the vein of Airplane! and based on CBS series Police Squad!, proved spoof can be an art form. Leslie Nielsen is just brilliant as clueless, yet somehow  always successful, Lt. Frank Drebin. Priscilla Presley co-stars as on-again off-again love interest Jane.

Yes, we’re double-dipping in The Naked Gun here. How couldn’t we? In the follow-up to the original hit, Drebin is pitted against a nefarious oil executive (Robert Goulet) who happens to be dating Jane  (noted by Nielsen as “the kind of woman who makes you want to thank God you’re a man”). A highlight of 2 1/2, one of the series’ funniest, most what just happened?! bits, is an increasingly intricate dance sequence. Seriously. WTF.

In Kevin Smith‘s critically acclaimed comedy stars Ben Affleck as a comic-book writer who meets the girl of his dreams (Joey Lauren Adams) . Chasing Amy is considerably more thoughtful than the standard R-rated sex comedy, with envelope-pushing, piercingly intimate, fittingly cringe-y and often hilarious sex talk that further developed Smith’s esteem as a writer following hits Clerks and Mallrats.

A few years before he started getting Oscar nods with acclaimed hits The Big Short and Vice, Adam McKay directed Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell in this buddy action comedy about a duo of cops who get their shot in the field. The Other Guys received mostly positive reviews and grossed $170 million.