Netflix has a small selection of British comedy films available to stream. From the 40 available, I’ve selected 13 actually worth watching that scored highly on IMDb.
WYALAN Ranked, Rated and Recommended
WYALAN star rating explained:
- 5 stars – Highly enjoyed and would highly recommend as a must watch
- 4 stars – Enjoyed and would watch again in the future
- 3 stars – Glad I watched it once, but I’ll probably never watch it again
- 2 stars – Watched to the end, but I wouldn’t watch it again
- 1 star – DNF (did not finish)
Paddington 2 (2017) – [Family/Comedy/Adventure]
For fans of: Wallace & Gromit, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Babe
Beloved by critics and audiences alike, this sequel sees Paddington wrongly imprisoned and charming everyone behind bars. Hugh Grant’s flamboyant villain earned BAFTA and London Critics Circle nominations. WYALAN Rating – 4.5/5
Cunk on Life (2025) – [Mockumentary/Comedy]
For fans of: Cunk on Earth, The Office, Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe
Philomena Cunk returns to explore the meaning of existence with deadpan absurdity and faux-academic flair. The satire is sharp, surreal, and full of quotable nonsense. WYALAN Rating – 4.5/5
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Critically Acclaimed British Comedies
Paddington (2014) – [Family/Comedy/Adventure]
For fans of: Stuart Little, Matilda, The Muppets
A marmalade-loving bear finds a home in London, sparking chaos and kindness in equal measure. BAFTA-nominated and universally adored, it’s a modern classic.
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (2011) – [Romantic Comedy/Drama]
For fans of: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Chocolat, The Hundred-Foot Journey
Ewan McGregor and Emily Blunt bring dry wit and quiet longing to this tale of improbable diplomacy and fly-fishing. Golden Globe-nominated and gently uplifting.
The Lady in the Van (2015) – [Comedy/Drama/Biopic]
For fans of: The Queen, The Duke, Alan Bennett adaptations
Maggie Smith plays a homeless woman who parks her van in playwright Alan Bennett’s driveway—for 15 years. BAFTA-nominated and based on a true story, the film balances eccentricity with empathy.
Yesterday (2019) – [Romantic Comedy/Fantasy/Music]
For fans of: About Time, Begin Again, Notting Hill
After a global blackout, a struggling musician wakes up in a world where no one remembers The Beatles. Directed by Danny Boyle and written by Richard Curtis, it’s whimsical, bittersweet, and full of singalong moments.
Man Up (2015) – [Romantic Comedy]
For fans of: Love Actually, Bridget Jones’s Diary, The Decoy Bride
A mistaken blind date turns into a whirlwind night of honesty and awkward charm. Lake Bell and Simon Pegg have electric chemistry in this underseen gem.
Bank of Dave (2023) – [Comedy/Drama/Biopic]
For fans of: Made in Dagenham, The Duke, Pride
A Burnley businessman fights to open a community bank, challenging the financial elite. Based on a true story and warmly received for its populist charm.
Bend It Like Beckham (2002) – [Comedy/Drama/Sports]
For fans of: Billy Elliot, Gurinder Chadha’s Blinded by the Light, The Full Monty
A British-Indian teenager defies tradition to chase her football dreams. BAFTA-nominated and globally beloved, it blends culture clash with coming-of-age charm.
I Used to Be Famous (2022) – [Drama/Music/Friendship]
For fans of: CODA, Sing Street, The Way Back
A faded pop star finds unexpected connection with a neurodivergent drummer. Netflix-distributed and praised for its emotional sincerity.
Sweetheart (2021) – [Coming-of-Age/Drama/LGBTQ+]
For fans of: Submarine, Aftersun, Booksmart
A moody teen on a family holiday finds unexpected connection with a lifeguard. BIFA-nominated and praised for its emotional authenticity.
El Dorado (1966) – [Western/Comedy/Drama]
For fans of: True Grit, Rio Bravo, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
John Wayne and Robert Mitchum team up in Howard Hawks’ classic Western with comic undertones. A genre staple with enduring appeal.
Margaret Thatcher: The Long Walk to Finchley (2008) – [Biopic/Drama/Political]
For fans of: The Crown, The Iron Lady, BBC political dramas
Andrea Riseborough portrays Thatcher’s early political career with sharp wit and steely ambition. BAFTA-nominated and critically praised.