Netflix has a great selection of comedies available to stream. I’ve gathered 102 of the best that scored at least 6 on IMDb and 60 on Rotten Tomatoes to find the everything you should definitely add to your watchlist, including some of my favourites of all-time, award winners, critically acclaimed and cult favourites.
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)
The Hangover (2009) – Comedy
For fans of Old School, Superbad, and Horrible Bosses
Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis headline this outrageous buddy comedy, where a bachelor party in Las Vegas spirals into chaos after the groom goes missing. Todd Phillips directs the raunchy hit that redefined modern comedy.
Beverly Hills Cop (1984) – Action Comedy
For fans of 48 Hrs., Rush Hour, and Lethal Weapon
Eddie Murphy’s street‑smart Detroit cop brings fast talk and big laughs to a high‑stakes LA investigation, with Martin Brest directing the film that cemented Murphy’s superstardom. WYALAN Rating – 5/5
Coming to America (1988) – Comedy/Romantic Comedy
For fans of Trading Places, The Nutty Professor, and The Fresh Prince of Bel‑Air
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall star in John Landis’s romantic comedy about an African prince disguising himself as a working‑class man in Queens to find true love.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) – Comedy/Parody
For fans of Naked Gun, Johnny English, and Spy Hard
Mike Myers spoofs James Bond with groovy gadgets, cheeky innuendo, and Dr. Evil’s antics, directed by Jay Roach in a parody that revived slapstick for a new era. WYALAN Rating – 3.5/5
The Mask (1994) – Comedy/Fantasy
For fans of Ace Ventura, Beetlejuice, and Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Jim Carrey stars as a timid clerk who transforms into a manic green alter ego with cartoonish powers, directed by Chuck Russell in one of the 90s’ most visually inventive comedies.
Liar Liar (1997) – Comedy
For fans of Bruce Almighty, Yes Man, and Big Daddy
Jim Carrey plays a slick lawyer cursed to tell the truth for 24 hours, facing hilarious consequences in court and at home in Tom Shadyac’s hit comedy.
Bridesmaids (2011) – Comedy
For fans of Mean Girls, Trainwreck, and Girls Trip
Kristen Wiig leads a chaotic bridal party through jealousy, mishaps, and friendship, with Melissa McCarthy stealing scenes in Paul Feig’s sharp, female‑led comedy classic. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Wicked Little Letters (2023) – Comedy/Indie
For fans of Calendar Girls, The Full Monty, and Fisherman’s Friends
Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley star in Thea Sharrock’s quirky British comedy, where scandalous anonymous letters rock a seaside town and spark suspicion, laughter, and social satire. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Let’s Make Friends (2023) – Comedy
For fans of The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Peep Show
A contemporary comedy of mismatched personalities and unlikely bonds, directed by Éric Toledano and Olivier Nakache, exploring friendship through sharp dialogue and situational laughs.
Trailer Park Boys: Countdown to Liquor Day (2009) – Comedy
For fans of Clerks, Super Troopers, and Letterkenny
The infamous trio return with another misadventure, blending absurd schemes and deadpan humour in a continuation of the cult Canadian TV phenomenon created by Mike Clattenburg.
10 Things I Hate About You (1999) – Romantic Comedy
For fans of Clueless, She’s All That, and Easy A
Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger headline this witty high‑school romance, a sharp Shakespearean update directed by Gil Junger that became a teen classic. WYALAN Rating – 5/5
Entergalactic (2022) – Romantic Comedy/Animation
For fans of Spider‑Man: Into the Spider‑Verse, In the Heights, and Soul
Kid Cudi’s music fuels this stylish animated romance set in New York, blending vibrant visuals with heartfelt humour about love and creativity.
Love Per Square Foot (2018) – Romantic Comedy
For fans of The Big Sick, Band Baaja Baaraat, and Wedding Season
Vicky Kaushal and Angira Dhar star in Anand Tiwari’s charming Netflix rom‑com about two strangers who marry for a mortgage, only to discover real feelings.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018) – Romantic Comedy
For fans of The Kissing Booth, Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, and Everything Sucks!
Lana Condor and Noah Centineo shine in Susan Johnson’s heartfelt teen rom‑com, where secret love letters spark unexpected romance and chaos.
Ali’s Wedding (2017) – Romantic Comedy
For fans of The Big Sick, Looking for Alibrandi, and My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Osamah Sami co‑writes and stars in Jeffrey Walker’s Australian rom‑com about cultural expectations, family, and forbidden love, balancing humour with heartfelt identity.
Always Be My Maybe (2019) – Romantic Comedy
For fans of Crazy Rich Asians, The Mindy Project, and Fresh Off the Boat
Ali Wong and Randall Park star in Nahnatchka Khan’s rom‑com about childhood friends reconnecting as adults, mixing sharp humour with heartfelt romance and a scene‑stealing Keanu Reeves cameo. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Long Shot (2019) – Romantic Comedy
For fans of Veep, The American President, and Knocked Up
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen spark unlikely chemistry in Jonathan Levine’s political rom‑com, pairing sharp satire with heartfelt romance.
Set It Up (2018) – Romantic Comedy
For fans of The Devil Wears Prada, Isn’t It Romantic, and Love, Simon
Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell star in Claire Scanlon’s breezy Netflix hit, where two overworked assistants scheme to matchmake their bosses and find sparks themselves.
Friends with Benefits (2011) – Romantic Comedy
For fans of No Strings Attached, 500 Days of Summer, and Love & Other Drugs
Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis star in Will Gluck’s modern rom‑com about casual hookups that turn into something deeper, mixing sharp banter with heart.
The Lovebirds (2020) – Romantic Comedy/Crime
For fans of Date Night, Game Night, and Murder Mystery
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani star in Michael Showalter’s rom‑com with a crime twist, where a couple on the brink of breakup gets entangled in a murder mystery. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
The Hating Game (2021) – Romantic Comedy
For fans of The Proposal, Bridget Jones’s Diary, and Love, Rosie
Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell star in Peter Hutchings’s adaptation of Sally Thorne’s bestselling novel, where office rivals discover love beneath their competitive banter.
Heart Eyes (2023) – Romantic Comedy
For fans of Love, Guaranteed, Holidate, and Isn’t It Romantic
A contemporary rom‑com about modern dating, awkward encounters, and unexpected chemistry, directed by Josh Ruben with a playful, satirical edge.
Sing Street (2016) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of Once, Begin Again, and School of Rock
Directed by John Carney, this Dublin coming‑of‑age story follows a teen who starts a band to impress a girl, blending heartfelt humour with 80s pop nostalgia.
Frances Ha (2012) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of Mistress America, Lady Bird, and Tiny Furniture
Greta Gerwig stars in Noah Baumbach’s black‑and‑white portrait of a young woman navigating friendship, ambition, and awkward adulthood, balancing dry humour with poignant self‑discovery. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Hustle (2022) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of The Blind Side, Jerry Maguire, and Coach Carter
Adam Sandler plays a basketball scout who discovers a raw talent overseas, with Jeremiah Zagar directing a sports dramedy that mixes humour, grit, and heartfelt mentorship.
The Fundamentals of Caring (2016) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of Little Miss Sunshine, About a Boy, and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Paul Rudd stars as a caregiver who embarks on a road trip with his sarcastic teenage client, finding humour and unexpected lessons in their misadventures.
The Forty‑Year‑Old Version (2020) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of Insecure, Girls, and Dear White People
Radha Blank writes, directs, and stars in this sharp dramedy about a struggling playwright reinventing herself as a rapper, delivering biting humour and heartfelt commentary on creativity.
Private Life (2018) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of Marriage Story, The Squid and the Whale, and Away We Go
Kathryn Hahn and Paul Giamatti star in Tamara Jenkins’s bittersweet dramedy about a couple’s fertility struggles, unfolding with humour and poignancy.
His Three Daughters (2023) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of August: Osage County, The Farewell, and Pieces of April
Natasha Lyonne, Carrie Coon, and Elizabeth Olsen star in Azazel Jacobs’s family dramedy about three sisters reuniting to care for their father, blending sharp humour with raw emotion. WYALAN Rating – 2.5/5
Bank of Dave (2023) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of The Full Monty, Pride, and Made in Dagenham
Directed by Chris Foggin, this feel‑good UK dramedy tells the true story of a working‑class man starting his own bank, delivering laughs and inspiration about community resilience.
The Meyerowitz Stories (2017) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of The Royal Tenenbaums, Greenberg, and Margot at the Wedding
Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, and Dustin Hoffman star in Noah Baumbach’s dry comedy about dysfunctional siblings navigating their eccentric father’s legacy. WYALAN Rating – 4.5/5
Fatherhood (2021) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of About Time, Instant Family, and The Pursuit of Happyness
Kevin Hart balances grief and parenting in Paul Weitz’s heartfelt dramedy, mixing humour with emotional depth.
Dumplin (2018) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of Hairspray, Pitch Perfect, and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston star in Anne Fletcher’s empowering dramedy about a plus‑size teen entering a beauty pageant, sparking laughs and heartfelt empowerment.
Tallulah (2016) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of Juno, The Florida Project, and Little Children
Elliot Page and Allison Janney star in Sian Heder’s dramedy about a drifter who impulsively rescues a child, blending sharp humour with poignant drama.
Military Wives (2019) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of Calendar Girls, Fisherman’s Friends, and Brassed Off
Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan star in Peter Cattaneo’s ensemble dramedy about a choir of military spouses finding humour and solidarity in song.
The Joneses (2009) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of American Beauty, Thank You for Smoking, and The Truman Show
David Duchovny and Demi Moore star in Derrick Borte’s satire about a fake family selling consumerism, skewering materialism with dark humour.
Uncorked (2020) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of Chef, Sideways, and Burnt
Mamoudou Athie stars in Prentice Penny’s dramedy about a young man pursuing his dream of becoming a sommelier against family expectations, mixing humour with heartfelt ambition.
I Used to Be Funny (2023) – Comedy‑Drama
For fans of Fleabag, Hacks, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Rachel Sennott stars in Ally Pankiw’s dramedy about a stand‑up comic grappling with trauma while rediscovering her voice, balancing sharp humour with poignant self‑reflection.
Moxie (2021) – Teen Comedy
For fans of Mean Girls, Booksmart, and Easy A
Directed by Amy Poehler, this feminist teen comedy follows a shy student who anonymously publishes a zine calling out sexism, sparking a movement that blends sharp humour with empowering activism.
Metal Lords (2022) – Teen Comedy
For fans of School of Rock, Sing Street, and Freaks and Geeks
Jaeden Martell and Isis Hainsworth star in Peter Sollett’s music‑driven teen comedy about two misfits forming a heavy‑metal band, clashing with school norms and finding friendship through riffs and rebellion. WYALAN Rating – 2.5/5
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) – Teen Comedy
For fans of Dazed and Confused, American Pie, and The Breakfast Club
Written by Cameron Crowe and directed by Amy Heckerling, this iconic teen comedy captures the highs and lows of high‑school life in the early 80s, with breakout performances from Sean Penn and Jennifer Jason Leigh.
Live Is Life (2022) – Teen Comedy
For fans of Stand by Me, The Goonies, and Summer of 84
Dani de la Torre directs this nostalgic coming‑of‑age tale about a group of friends embarking on a summer adventure, blending youthful humour with poignant reflections on growing up.
Do Revenge (2022) – Teen Comedy
For fans of Heathers, Jawbreaker, and Clueless
Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke star in Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s satirical teen comedy, where two unlikely allies team up to take down their enemies in a colourful, sharp story of betrayal and high‑school politics.
Deidra and Laney Rob a Train (2017) – Teen Comedy
For fans of The Edge of Seventeen, Submarine, and Little Miss Sunshine
Directed by Sydney Freeland, this quirky caper comedy follows two sisters who turn to train robbery to support their family, blending crime antics with heartfelt humour.
Work It (2020) – Teen Comedy
For fans of Step Up, Pitch Perfect, and Save the Last Dance
Sabrina Carpenter stars in Laura Terruso’s dance‑competition comedy about a determined teen who starts her own crew to win a championship, mixing humour, rhythm, and self‑discovery.
To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021) – Teen Comedy/Romantic Comedy
For fans of The Kissing Booth, Love, Simon, and Everything Sucks!
Lana Condor and Noah Centineo return in Michael Fimognari’s heartfelt trilogy finale, where Lara Jean faces college choices and romance in the conclusion to Netflix’s beloved teen rom‑com series.
Alex Strangelove (2018) – Teen Comedy
For fans of Love, Simon, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Edge of Seventeen
Daniel Doheny stars in Craig Johnson’s inclusive teen comedy about a high‑schooler navigating sexuality, identity, and first love with humour and heart.
Two Guns (2013) – Action Comedy
For fans of The Other Guys, 21 Jump Street, and Rush Hour
Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg star in Baltasar Kormákur’s buddy‑action comedy about two undercover agents who accidentally target each other, delivering a fast‑paced blend of crime thrills and comic banter.
Bad Boys 4 (2025) – Action Comedy
For fans of Bad Boys II, Lethal Weapon, and Ride Along
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as Miami’s most explosive buddy‑cop duo, promising outrageous humour and blockbuster action in the latest instalment directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah.
Mr & Mrs Smith (2005) – Action Comedy/Romantic Comedy
For fans of True Lies, Knight and Day, and The Hitman’s Bodyguard
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie star in Doug Liman’s stylish action‑rom‑com about a married couple who discover they’re rival assassins, blending marital comedy with slick shootouts.
The Paper Tigers (2020) – Action Comedy
For fans of Kung Fu Hustle, Cobra Kai, and Shaolin Soccer
Bao Tran directs this martial arts nostalgia comedy about middle‑aged fighters reuniting to avenge their master, stumbling through slapstick battles and heartfelt friendship. WYALAN Rating – 3.5/5
Tower Heist (2011) – Action Comedy
For fans of Ocean’s Eleven, Horrible Bosses, and The Italian Job
Ben Stiller and Eddie Murphy lead Brett Ratner’s ensemble caper about workers plotting revenge against a corrupt billionaire, mixing slick heist antics with sharp humour.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley (2025) – Action Comedy
For fans of Beverly Hills Cop, 48 Hrs., and Rush Hour
Eddie Murphy reprises his iconic role in the long‑awaited sequel, promising more fast‑talking humour and high‑stakes action as Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills.
The Adam Project (2022) – Action Comedy/Sci‑Fi
For fans of Free Guy, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Looper
Ryan Reynolds stars in Shawn Levy’s sci‑fi action comedy about a time‑traveling pilot who meets his younger self, balancing heartfelt family drama with witty action spectacle. WYALAN Rating – 2.5/5
Back to the Future (1985) – Comedy/Sci‑Fi
For fans of Ghostbusters, Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, and The Goonies
Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd star in Robert Zemeckis’s time‑travel classic, where a teenager accidentally journeys to 1955 and must ensure his parents fall in love to protect his own future. BAFTA‑winning visual effects. WYALAN Rating – 5/5
Back to the Future Part II (1989) – Comedy/Sci‑Fi
For fans of Men in Black, The Terminator, and Galaxy Quest
Fox and Lloyd return in Zemeckis’s inventive sequel, leaping forward to 2015 only to find the timeline warped by greed and ambition, delivering sharp laughs alongside imaginative sci‑fi spectacle. WYALAN Rating – 5/5
Back to the Future Part III (1990) – Comedy/Sci‑Fi
For fans of Blazing Saddles, Maverick, and Wild Wild West
The duo head to the Wild West for a final showdown of science, love, and cowboy antics, closing the trilogy with playful genre mash‑ups and memorable comic set‑pieces. WYALAN Rating – 5/5
They Cloned Tyrone (2023) – Comedy/Sci‑Fi
For fans of Sorry to Bother You, Get Out, and Attack the Block
John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, and Jamie Foxx star in Juel Taylor’s satirical sci‑fi comedy, uncovering conspiracies in a neighbourhood with sharp humour and stylish genre twists. WYALAN Rating – 2.5/5
Idiocracy (2006) – Comedy/Sci‑Fi Satire
For fans of Office Space, Don’t Look Up, and The Truman Show
Directed by Mike Judge, this dystopian satire imagines a future ruled by absurd stupidity, blending biting social commentary with outrageous comic invention. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020) – Comedy/Fantasy
For fans of Pitch Perfect, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, and Anchorman
Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams star in David Dobkin’s glittery parody of Eurovision, mixing absurd spectacle with genuine affection for the contest in a heartfelt musical comedy.
Deconstructing Harry (1997) – Comedy/Dark Comedy
For fans of: Crimes and Misdemeanors, Annie Hall, and The Squid and the Whale
Woody Allen directs and stars in this meta comedy about a writer whose chaotic personal life collides with his fictional creations, blending sharp humour with biting self‑reflection.
Shiva Baby (2020) – Comedy/Dark Comedy
For fans of: Fleabag, Girls, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Rachel Sennott stars in Emma Seligman’s claustrophobic dark comedy, where a young woman endures awkward encounters at a shiva, mixing sharp dialogue with escalating tension.
I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017) – Comedy/Dark Comedy
For fans of: Blue Ruin, Fargo, and Burn After Reading
Melanie Lynskey and Elijah Wood star in Macon Blair’s Sundance‑winning dark comedy about a woman fed up with everyday injustice, who teams with her eccentric neighbour to take matters into her own hands.
He Never Died (2015) – Comedy/Dark Comedy
For fans of: Deadpool, Constantine, and What We Do in the Shadows
Henry Rollins plays an immortal loner whose violent past resurfaces, delivering a deadpan performance in Jason Krawczyk’s cult dark comedy.
I Care a Lot (2020) – Comedy/Dark Comedy
For fans of: The Wolf of Wall Street, Hustlers, and The Big Short
Rosamund Pike won a Golden Globe for her role in J Blakeson’s satirical thriller, playing a con artist who exploits the elderly until she crosses paths with a dangerous adversary.
Shimmer Lake (2017) – Comedy/Dark Comedy
For fans of: The Usual Suspects, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and Seven Psychopaths
Benjamin Walker and Rainn Wilson star in Oren Uziel’s reverse‑chronology crime comedy, where a small‑town bank robbery unravels with dark humour and twisty storytelling.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs (2018) – Comedy/Dark Comedy
For fans of: True Grit, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and Fargo
The Coen brothers deliver a six‑part western anthology blending grit with absurd humour, featuring Tim Blake Nelson as the singing cowboy Buster Scruggs in the opening tale.
Deadstream (2022) – Comedy/Horror
For fans of: Evil Dead II, Host, and Creep
Joseph Winter and Vanessa Winter co‑direct this found‑footage horror comedy about a disgraced streamer who attempts a comeback by broadcasting from a haunted house, blending slapstick scares with satirical humour.
The Babysitter (2017) – Comedy/Horror
For fans of: Jennifer’s Body, Scream, and Tucker & Dale vs. Evil
Directed by McG, this cult horror comedy stars Samara Weaving as a babysitter with a sinister secret, mixing outrageous gore with sharp laughs.
The Blackening (2022) – Comedy/Horror
For fans of: Scary Movie, Get Out, and Cabin in the Woods
Tim Story directs this satirical horror comedy where a group of Black friends face a killer in a cabin, skewering genre tropes with biting humour and ensemble energy.
Knives Out 2 (Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery) (2022) – Comedy/Mystery
For fans of: Knives Out, Murder on the Orient Express, and Only Murders in the Building
Daniel Craig returns as detective Benoit Blanc in Rian Johnson’s witty sequel, unraveling a murder on a tech billionaire’s private island with an ensemble cast including Edward Norton and Janelle Monáe.
Fletch (1985) – Comedy/Crime
For fans of: Beverly Hills Cop, The Naked Gun, and Get Smart
Chevy Chase stars in Michael Ritchie’s comic caper as investigative reporter Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher, who dons disguises and sharp one‑liners while uncovering a drug conspiracy.
Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery (2022) – Comedy/Mystery
For fans of: Murderville, Clue, and Saturday Night Live
Will Arnett leads this improvisational Netflix special, where celebrity guests join Detective Terry Seattle to solve a holiday murder, blending improv comedy with crime‑scene antics.
Election (1999) – Comedy/Satire
For fans of: Heathers, Mean Girls, and Thank You for Smoking
Alexander Payne directs this biting high‑school satire starring Reese Witherspoon and Matthew Broderick, where a student council election spirals into chaos, skewering ambition and hypocrisy with sharp humour.
A Futile and Stupid Gesture (2018) – Comedy/Satire
For fans of: National Lampoon’s Animal House, Anchorman, and The Big Short
David Wain’s biopic satire stars Will Forte as Doug Kenney, chronicling the rise of National Lampoon with irreverent humour and meta commentary on comedy itself.
The Polka King (2017) – Comedy/Satire
For fans of: American Hustle, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Pain & Gain
Jack Black stars in Maya Forbes and Wallace Wolodarsky’s satirical comedy about Jan Lewan, a Pennsylvania polka musician who runs a Ponzi scheme, blending absurd ambition with dark laughs.
Tangerine (2015) – Comedy/Indie
For fans of: Clerks, Frances Ha, and Lady Bird
Sean Baker directs this groundbreaking indie comedy shot entirely on iPhones, following two transgender sex workers through a wild Christmas Eve in Los Angeles, blending raw humour with heartfelt energy.
Frybread Face and Me (2023) – Comedy/Indie
For fans of: Reservation Dogs, Smoke Signals, and Boyhood
Billy Luther’s semi‑autobiographical dramedy explores Native identity and family bonds, as a young boy spends a transformative summer on a Navajo reservation, mixing humour with poignant cultural insight.
Saturday Night (2024) – Comedy/Indie
For fans of: Studio 54, Almost Famous, and Licorice Pizza
Directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, this indie comedy captures the chaotic birth of Saturday Night Live, blending backstage humour with sharp cultural commentary.
Between the Temples (2024) – Comedy/Indie
For fans of: The Squid and the Whale, Shiva Baby, and Punch‑Drunk Love
Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane star in Nathan Silver’s offbeat indie comedy about a cantor and his eccentric former teacher, mixing awkward humour with heartfelt exploration of faith and identity.
Jane Austen Wrecked My Life (2024) – Comedy/Indie
For fans of: Ruby Sparks, Amélie, and Bridget Jones’s Diary
This indie romantic comedy explores obsession and self‑discovery, as a woman blames Jane Austen for her romantic missteps, blending literary satire with quirky humour.
The Trip (2021) – Comedy/Indie
For fans of: Force Majeure, Sightseers, and In Bruges
Noomi Rapace and Aksel Hennie star in Tommy Wirkola’s dark indie comedy about a dysfunctional couple whose cabin getaway spirals into violence and absurdity, balancing sharp humour with brutal twists.
The Half of It (2020) – Comedy/Romantic Drama
For fans of: Cyrano de Bergerac, Love, Simon, and Lady Bird
Leah Lewis stars in Alice Wu’s heartfelt dramedy about a shy student who helps a jock woo his crush, only to discover her own feelings, blending sharp humour with tender emotion.
Someone Great (2019) – Comedy/Romantic Drama
For fans of: Bridesmaids, Girls, and To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
Gina Rodriguez stars in Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s bittersweet comedy about a woman navigating heartbreak and friendship in New York, mixing sharp laughs with poignant self‑discovery.
Look Both Ways (2022) – Comedy/Romantic Drama
For fans of: Sliding Doors, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, and Love, Rosie
Lili Reinhart stars in Wanuri Kahiu’s parallel‑timeline dramedy, exploring two possible futures after graduation, balancing humour with heartfelt reflections on love and choice.
The Noel Diary (2022) – Comedy/Romantic Drama
For fans of: The Holiday, Love Actually, and Holidate
Justin Hartley stars in Charles Shyer’s holiday romantic dramedy about a writer uncovering family secrets and unexpected love, blending festive humour with emotional warmth.
Nappily Ever After (2018) – Comedy/Romantic Drama
For fans of: Waiting to Exhale, Think Like a Man, and Good Hair
Sanaa Lathan stars in Haifaa al‑Mansour’s romantic dramedy about a woman redefining herself after a breakup, mixing sharp humour with heartfelt commentary on identity and self‑acceptance.
Faraway (2023) – Comedy/Romantic Drama
For fans of: Under the Tuscan Sun, Eat Pray Love, and The Hundred‑Foot Journey
Directed by Vanessa Jopp, this German‑English romantic dramedy follows a woman escaping to a Croatian island, finding humour and love in unexpected places.
More best lists on Netflix: