Disney+ is home to some of the best comedies available to stream anywhere. I’ve gathered 105 of the best that scored at least 7 on IMDb and 70 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)
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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)
Best Comedy TV Series
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) – Comedy/Anti-Sitcom
For fans of The League, Workaholics, and Trailer Park Boys
Five toxic friends run a dive bar in Philly and sabotage each other’s lives with escalating schemes. Rob McElhenney (Mythic Quest) leads the chaos alongside Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton. WYALAN Ranking – 4.5/5
Peep Show (2003) – Comedy/Cringe POV
For fans of The Office (UK), Fleabag, and Toast of London
Two dysfunctional flatmates spiral through work, relationships, and inner monologues. Jesse Armstrong (Succession) brings biting satire; winner of the BAFTA for Best Situation Comedy. WYALAN Ranking – 4.5/5
Shoresy (2022) – Comedy/Hockey Spin-Off
For fans of Letterkenny, Eastbound & Down, and Brockmire
A foul-mouthed enforcer tries to turn his losing team into champions in this fast-talking Canadian spin-off. Jared Keeso (Letterkenny) stars and created the series.
What We Do in the Shadows (2019) – Comedy/Vampire Mockumentary
For fans of Wellington Paranormal, The Office, and Ghosts
Four vampire roommates in Staten Island bicker over chores, bloodlust, and ancient grudges. Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi (Flight of the Conchords, Jojo Rabbit) devised the show; winner of the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Series. WYALAN Ranking – 4.5/5
Modern Family (2009) – Comedy/Family Ensemble
For fans of Black-ish, The Middle, and Life in Pieces
Ed O’Neill, Sofia Vergara, and Julie Bowen headline three wildly different households navigating parenting, marriage, and generational chaos. Winner of 22 Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe for Best Comedy Series, and a Peabody. WYALAN Ranking – 3/5
The Office (2005) – Comedy/Workplace Mockumentary
For fans of Parks and Recreation, Superstore, and Abbott Elementary
Steve Carell anchors this paper company full of awkward employees and one painfully oblivious boss. Adapted by Greg Daniels (Parks and Recreation, King of the Hill); winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series and the Peabody Award. WYALAN Ranking – 4.5/5
Community (2009) – Comedy/Meta Campus
For fans of Arrested Development, 30 Rock, and Mythic Quest
Joel McHale leads a misfit study group at a dysfunctional college swept into paintball wars, genre parodies, and emotional chaos. Dan Harmon (Rick and Morty) shaped its meta brilliance; winner of the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Series and the Peabody Award. WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
Schitt’s Creek (2015) – Comedy/Fish-Out-of-Water
For fans of Kim’s Convenience, The Good Place, and Suburgatory
Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara star as a bankrupt family rebuilding their lives in a town they once bought as a joke. Co-created by Dan Levy and Eugene Levy; winner of 9 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Comedy Series, and 2 Golden Globes.
The Bear (2022) – Comedy-Drama/Kitchen Chaos
For fans of Boiling Point, Beef, and Better Things
Jeremy Allen White plays a fine-dining chef who inherits a failing sandwich shop and battles grief, debt, and dysfunction. Christopher Storer (Eighth Grade) directed its raw intensity; winner of 10 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Comedy Series. WYALAN Ranking – 4.5/5
Big Boys (2022) – Comedy/Coming-of-Age
For fans of In My Skin, Such Brave Girls, and This Way Up
A shy fresher and his chaotic roommate bond over grief, sexuality, and awkward nights out. Jack Rooke brings heartfelt humour; winner of the BAFTA for Best Comedy Writing. WYALAN Ranking – 4.5/5
Scrubs (2001) – Comedy-Drama/Medical
For fans of Cougar Town, The Bear, and Better Things
Zach Braff and Donald Faison anchor this surreal, emotionally charged portrait of hospital life. Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso) shaped its mix of slapstick and poignancy. WYALAN Ranking – 5/5
Broad City (2014) – Comedy/Friendship Chaos
For fans of Girls, Workaholics, and Search Party
Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson play two best friends hustling through New York with stoned detours, dead-end jobs, and chaotic ambition.
How I Met Your Mother (2005) – Comedy/Romantic Ensemble
For fans of Friends, New Girl, and Happy Endings
Neil Patrick Harris steals scenes as Barney in this long-winded tale of love, friendship, and one very drawn-out meet-cute. Winner of multiple Emmy Awards including Outstanding Art Direction. WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
The Mighty Boosh (2004) – Comedy/Surreal Fantasy
For fans of Flight of the Conchords, Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy, and Monty Python’s Flying Circus
Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt play two zookeepers drifting through psychedelic adventures involving jazz, yetis, and talking moons. WYALAN Ranking – 5/5
30 Rock (2006) – Comedy/Workplace Satire
For fans of Veep, The Larry Sanders Show, and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Tina Fey stars as a sketch show head writer juggling egos, deadlines, and corporate absurdity. Fey (Saturday Night Live) created the series; winner of 16 Emmy Awards and 6 Golden Globes. WYALAN Ranking – 5/5
Reservation Dogs (2021) – Comedy-Drama/Coming-of-Age
For fans of Atlanta, Mo, and Rutherford Falls
Four Indigenous teens commit petty crimes and dream of escape from rural Oklahoma. Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit) co-created the series; winner of the Peabody Award.
Abbott Elementary (2021) – Comedy/Mockumentary School
For fans of The Office, Superstore, and Parks and Recreation
Quinta Brunson leads teachers at an underfunded Philadelphia school improvising their way through chaos, hope, and broken printers. Winner of the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series and a Golden Globe. WYALAN Ranking – 4.5/5
Dave (2020) – Comedy-Drama/Rap Identity
For fans of Atlanta, Entourage, and Man Seeking Woman
Lil Dicky plays a neurotic rapper who believes he’s destined for greatness and documents his rise through awkward self-promotion. WYALAN Ranking – 3/5
Absolutely Fabulous (1992) – Comedy/Fashion Satire
For fans of Kath & Kim, The Comeback, and The Catherine Tate Show
Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley play a PR agent and her best friend stumbling through fashion, fads, and hangovers.
The League (2009) – Comedy/Fantasy Football Chaos
For fans of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Workaholics, and Blue Mountain State
A group of friends take their fantasy football league way too seriously, sabotaging each other’s lives in the process. WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
You’re the Worst (2014) – Comedy-Drama/Anti-Rom-Com
For fans of Fleabag, Love, and Catastrophe
Aya Cash and Chris Geere play two emotionally stunted adults who fall into a relationship neither of them believes in.
Pen15 (2019) – Comedy-Drama/Cringe Nostalgia
For fans of Big Mouth, Everything Sucks!, and This Way Up
Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle play their 13-year-old selves in a painfully accurate re-creation of early-2000s middle school. Nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series.
The Great (2020) – Comedy/Period Satire
For fans of Dickinson, The Favourite, and Harlots
Elle Fanning plays Catherine the Great in this irreverent, foul-mouthed retelling of Russian history from Tony McNamara (The Favourite); nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series.
Galavant (2015) – Comedy-Musical Fantasy
For fans of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Once Upon a Time, and Schmigadoon!
Joshua Sasse stars as a washed-up knight in this tongue-in-cheek medieval musical packed with meta humour and original songs. Dan Fogelman (This Is Us) devised the series.
Ramy (2019) – Comedy-Drama/Identity Quest
For fans of Master of None, Mo, and Atlanta
Ramy Youssef plays a first-generation Egyptian-American navigating faith, family, and millennial chaos. Youssef won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Comedy Series.
Love, Victor (2020) – Comedy-Drama/Coming-of-Age
For fans of Love, Simon, Heartstopper, and Sex Education
Michael Cimino stars as a teenager exploring identity, romance, and belonging in this heartfelt spin-off of Love, Simon.
Cheers (1983) – Comedy/Bar Ensemble
For fans of Frasier, Taxi, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Ted Danson leads a Boston bar full of eccentric regulars and sharp-tongued staff. Winner of 28 Emmy Awards including Outstanding Comedy Series.
Blackadder (1983) – Comedy/Period Satire
For fans of Monty Python’s Flying Circus, The Young Ones, and Yes Minister
Rowan Atkinson plays the scheming Edmund Blackadder across four historical eras. Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral) co-wrote the series; winner of the BAFTA for Best Comedy Series.
El Encargado (2022) – Comedy-Drama/Argentine Satire
For fans of Succession, The Office, and La Casa de Papel
Guillermo Francella stars as a building superintendent who manipulates tenants and schemes behind the scenes in this Argentine hit.
Only Murders in the Building (2021) – Comedy-Mystery Ensemble
For fans of The Afterparty, Search Party, and Poker Face
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez play neighbours who start a true crime podcast after a murder in their building. Co-created by Martin and John Hoffman (Grace and Frankie); nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series and winner of the AFI TV Program of the Year. WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
Superstore (2015) – Comedy/Workplace Ensemble
For fans of The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Abbott Elementary
America Ferrera and Ben Feldman headline a group of employees navigating corporate absurdities and customer chaos in a big-box store. Justin Spitzer (The Office) developed the series. WYALAN Ranking – 3/5
Better Things (2016) – Comedy-Drama/Family Life
For fans of Transparent, Fleabag, and This Way Up
Pamela Adlon stars as a single mother balancing career, parenting, and identity in Los Angeles. Adlon co-created the series with Louis C.K.; winner of the Peabody Award.
This Way Up (2019) – Comedy-Drama/Recovery and Relationships
For fans of Big Boys, Fleabag, and Such Brave Girls
Aisling Bea plays a teacher rebuilding her life after a breakdown, supported by her sister played by Sharon Horgan. Bea created the series; winner of the BAFTA for Best Comedy Writing.
My Name Is Earl (2005) – Comedy/Redemption Sitcom
For fans of Raising Hope, The Middle, and Malcolm in the Middle
Jason Lee stars as a petty crook who sets out to right his past wrongs after discovering karma. Greg Garcia (Raising Hope) devised the series. WYALAN Ranking – 3/5
New Girl (2011) – Comedy/Roommate Ensemble
For fans of Happy Endings, Friends, and The Mindy Project
Zooey Deschanel plays a quirky teacher who moves in with three single men, sparking friendships and romantic chaos. Elizabeth Meriwether (Single Parents) created the series; winner of the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Series. WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
Happy Endings (2011) – Comedy/Friendship Ensemble
For fans of New Girl, Friends, and Cougar Town
Eliza Coupe, Damon Wayans Jr., and Casey Wilson star as Chicago friends navigating breakups, hookups, and chaotic group dynamics. David Caspe (Black Monday) created the series. WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
Chewing Gum (2015) – Comedy/Coming-of-Age Satire
For fans of Fleabag, I May Destroy You, and Insecure
Michaela Coel plays a 24-year-old navigating sex, faith, and independence in East London. Coel wrote and starred; winner of the BAFTA for Best Female Performance in a Comedy Programme.
Extraordinary (2023) – Comedy/Superhero Satire
For fans of Misfits, The Boys, and Deadpool
Máiréad Tyers stars as a young woman in a world where everyone has superpowers — except her. Emma Moran created the series. WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
Everybody Hates Chris (2005) – Comedy/Coming-of-Age
For fans of The Wonder Years, Fresh Off the Boat, and Black-ish
Tyler James Williams plays a teenage Chris Rock growing up in Brooklyn in the 1980s. Narrated by Rock himself; nominated for Golden Globe and Emmy Awards. WYALAN Ranking – 3/5
Dying for Sex (2020) – Stand-Up Special/Documentary Hybrid
For fans of Nanette, The Vagina Monologues, and Sex Education
Molly Kochan shares her journey of sexual exploration after a terminal diagnosis, blending humour and raw honesty in this intimate special.
Jim Gaffigan: Quality Time (2019) – Stand-Up Special
For fans of Nate Bargatze, Brian Regan, and Mike Birbiglia
Jim Gaffigan riffs on horses, dogs, and parenting with his signature deadpan delivery. Nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album.
Breeders (2020) – Comedy-Drama/Parenting Chaos
For fans of Catastrophe, Better Things, and Workin’ Moms
Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard star as parents balancing love, rage, and exhaustion in this brutally honest family comedy. Simon Blackwell (Veep) co-created the series.
Jim Gaffigan: Noble Ape (2018) – Stand-Up Special
For fans of Jerry Seinfeld, Tom Papa, and Demetri Martin
Gaffigan mines his family’s trip to Asia and his wife’s brain tumour diagnosis for wry, observational humour.
Moonlighting (1985) – Comedy-Drama/Detective Romance
For fans of Remington Steele, Castle, and Bones
Cybill Shepherd and Bruce Willis star as sparring private detectives whose chemistry drives both cases and comedy. Glenn Gordon Caron created the series; winner of 3 Golden Globes and 2 Primetime Emmys.
Baskets (2016) – Black Comedy-Drama
For fans of Louie, Atlanta, and Better Things
Zach Galifianakis plays a failed clown navigating family dysfunction and absurdity in Bakersfield. Louis C.K. and Jonathan Krisel (Portlandia) co-created the series; winner of the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Series.
This Fool (2022) – Comedy/Social Satire
For fans of Mo, Dave, and Reservation Dogs
Chris Estrada stars as a 30-year-old living with his mother and working at a gang rehabilitation nonprofit in Los Angeles. Estrada co-created the series with Pat Bishop (Corporate).
Casual (2015) – Comedy-Drama/Family Dysfunction
For fans of Transparent, Better Things, and Easy
Michaela Watkins and Tommy Dewey play siblings navigating dating, parenting, and cohabitation in this sharp Hulu dramedy. Jason Reitman (Up in the Air) executive produced; nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Comedy Series.
Am I Being Unreasonable? (2022) – Comedy-Thriller
For fans of Fleabag, This Way Up, and Such Brave Girls
Daisy May Cooper plays a lonely mother hiding secrets in this darkly comic thriller. Co-created with Selin Hizli; winner of the BAFTA for Best Comedy Writing.
The Mindy Project (2012) – Comedy/Romantic Workplace
For fans of New Girl, Happy Endings, and The Office
Mindy Kaling stars as a rom-com-obsessed OB/GYN balancing career, love, and chaos. Kaling (The Office) created the series; nominated for the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Series.
The Hotwives of Orlando (2014) – Comedy/Reality Satire
For fans of Reno 911!, Burning Love, and Documentary Now!
Casey Wilson, Angela Kinsey, and Kristen Schaal parody the excesses of reality TV housewives in this outrageous spoof.
Everything’s Gonna Be Okay (2020) – Comedy/Coming-of-Age
For fans of Please Like Me, Atypical, and Special
Josh Thomas plays a neurotic twenty-something who becomes guardian to his teenage half-sisters after their father’s death. Thomas also created Please Like Me.
Shrill (2019) – Comedy-Drama/Body Positivity
For fans of Girls, Broad City, and Insecure
Aidy Bryant stars as a young journalist determined to change her life without changing her body. Based on Lindy West’s memoir; nominated for the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Series.
Dead Pixels (2019) – Comedy/Gaming Satire
For fans of Mythic Quest, The Guild, and Extra Credits
Three friends escape real life through an online fantasy game, where their virtual obsessions collide with everyday chaos.
The Last Man on Earth (2015) – Comedy/Post-Apocalyptic
For fans of Zombieland, Avenue 5, and Resident Alien
Will Forte stars as the apparent sole survivor of a virus outbreak, whose loneliness is interrupted by unexpected companions. Forte co-created the series; nominated for multiple Emmy Awards. WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
Vida (2018) – Comedy-Drama/Identity and Family
For fans of Gentefied, Pose, and One Day at a Time
Melissa Barrera and Mishel Prada play sisters returning to East L.A. to run their mother’s bar and confront cultural identity. Tanya Saracho (Devious Maids) created the series; winner of the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
Such Brave Girls (2023) – Comedy/Family Dysfunction
For fans of Big Boys, This Way Up, and Fleabag
Kat Sadler and her sister play versions of themselves in this darkly comic portrait of a mother-daughter household. Winner of the BAFTA for Best Comedy Writing.
English Teacher (2024) – Comedy/Workplace Satire
For fans of Abbott Elementary, The Mindy Project, and Teachers
Brian Jordan Alvarez stars as a high school English teacher navigating ambition, chaos, and awkward staffroom politics. WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
Black-ish (2014) – Comedy/Family Ensemble
For fans of Modern Family, Fresh Off the Boat, and The Wonder Years
Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross lead a family balancing cultural identity, parenting, and generational clashes. Kenya Barris (Grown-ish) created the series; winner of the Peabody Award and multiple NAACP Image Awards.
Reboot (2022) – Comedy/Meta Sitcom
For fans of 30 Rock, Arrested Development, and The Comeback
Keegan-Michael Key, Judy Greer, and Johnny Knoxville star in a revival of a fictional early-2000s sitcom, where cast and crew clash over modern sensibilities. Steven Levitan (Modern Family) developed the series. WYALAN Ranking – 3/5
The Golden Palace (1992) – Comedy/Spin-Off Sitcom
For fans of The Golden Girls, Designing Women, and Hot in Cleveland
Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty reprise their roles as the Golden Girls running a Miami hotel after Dorothy’s departure.
Pam & Tommy (2022) – Comedy-Drama/Biographical Scandal
For fans of I, Tonya, The Dropout, and American Crime Story
Lily James and Sebastian Stan play Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee in this dramatization of their infamous stolen tape scandal. Craig Gillespie (I, Tonya) directed; nominated for 10 Emmy Awards.
Scream Queens (2015) – Horror-Comedy/Slasher Satire
For fans of American Horror Story, Heathers, and Riverdale
Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Lea Michele headline a sorority plagued by a masked killer. Ryan Murphy (American Horror Story) co-created the series; winner of the People’s Choice Award for Favorite New TV Comedy.
Difficult People (2015) – Comedy/Satire of Showbiz
For fans of Curb Your Enthusiasm, Broad City, and The Comeback
Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner play aspiring comedians whose bitterness and bad behaviour sabotage their careers and friendships. Klausner created the series; nominated for the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Series.
Cougar Town (2009) – Comedy/Family and Friends
For fans of Scrubs, Happy Endings, and Suburgatory
Courteney Cox stars as a newly single mother navigating dating, parenting, and wine-fuelled friendships. Bill Lawrence (Scrubs, Ted Lasso) co-created the series.
Sherman’s Showcase (2019) – Comedy/Musical Variety Satire
For fans of Key & Peele, Documentary Now!, and Black Dynamite
Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle parody decades of music and television in a fictional variety show. Nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.
Interior Chinatown (2025) – Comedy-Drama/Identity Satire
For fans of American Born Chinese, Reservation Dogs, and Master of None
Jimmy O. Yang stars in this adaptation of Charles Yu’s novel, exploring stereotypes and representation in Hollywood. Developed by Hulu. WYALAN Ranking – 3/5
American Born Chinese (2023) – Action-Comedy/Mythology Meets High School
For fans of Shang-Chi, Percy Jackson, and Ms. Marvel
Ben Wang plays a teenager caught between school life and Chinese mythological gods. Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) directed; nominated for the Emmy for Outstanding Visual Effects.
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme (2020) – Documentary/Comedy-Music
For fans of Hamilton, In the Heights, and improv specials
Lin-Manuel Miranda and his troupe showcase their journey from small clubs to Broadway in this documentary about freestyle rap comedy.
Home Economics (2021) – Comedy/Family Ensemble
For fans of Modern Family, Black-ish, and Life in Pieces
Topher Grace stars as one of three siblings navigating wildly different financial situations. Michael Colton and John Aboud (Penguins of Madagascar) created the series.
Unprisoned (2023) – Comedy-Drama/Family Healing
For fans of Better Things, Mo, and This Way Up
Kerry Washington plays a therapist whose father (Delroy Lindo) moves in after prison release, forcing both to confront their past. Tracy McMillan (Run the Dish) created the series.
Nothing (2022) – Black Comedy/Philosophical Satire
For fans of The Square, Triangle of Sadness, and Force Majeure
An adaptation of Janne Teller’s novel where a group of children build a pile of “meaningful” objects to prove life has purpose.
Catch-22 (2019) – Black Comedy/War Satire
For fans of MASH, Dr. Strangelove, and Generation Kill*
Christopher Abbott stars as a bombardier trapped in the absurd logic of war. George Clooney directed and co-starred; nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Limited Series.
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Poor Things (2023) – Black Comedy/Fantasy
For fans of The Favourite, Frankenstein, and Crimson Peak
Emma Stone plays a woman resurrected with the brain of a child, navigating surreal Victorian society. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite); winner of the Golden Lion at Venice and the Academy Award for Best Actress. WYALAN Ranking – 2.5/5
O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) – Comedy-Musical/Folk Odyssey
For fans of The Big Lebowski, Raising Arizona, and Inside Llewyn Davis
George Clooney leads three escaped convicts on a Depression-era journey inspired by The Odyssey. Directed by Joel and Ethan Coen; Grammy Award winner for Best Compilation Soundtrack. WYALAN Ranking – 3/5
Another Round (2020) – Black Comedy-Drama
For fans of Sideways, The Death of Stalin, and Force Majeure
Mads Mikkelsen plays a teacher testing whether constant low-level drinking improves life. Directed by Thomas Vinterberg (The Hunt); winner of the Academy Award for Best International Feature.
Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014) – Action-Comedy/Spy Satire
For fans of Kick-Ass, Deadpool, and Austin Powers
Taron Egerton stars as a street kid recruited into a secret spy organisation. Directed by Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass); nominated for the Empire Award for Best British Film. WYALAN Ranking – 3/5
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) – Black Comedy-Drama
For fans of Boogie Nights, The Player, and Mulholland Drive
Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt play fading Hollywood figures in 1969 Los Angeles. Quentin Tarantino wrote and directed; winner of the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Brad Pitt). WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
Palm Springs (2020) – Rom-Com/Time Loop
For fans of Groundhog Day, Russian Doll, and The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti relive the same wedding day endlessly, finding love in repetition. Directed by Max Barbakow; nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Comedy Film. WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) – Musical-Comedy/Cult Classic
For fans of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Repo! The Genetic Opera, and Shock Treatment
Tim Curry leads this outrageous rock musical about a newlywed couple who stumble into a castle of eccentric characters. Directed by Jim Sharman; winner of the 1976 Golden Screen Award in Germany and a long-standing midnight movie phenomenon. WYALAN Ranking – 2.5/5
Anora (2024) – Romantic Comedy-Drama
For fans of Juno, Rye Lane, and Palm Springs
Mikey Madison plays a Brooklyn sex worker who impulsively marries a Russian oligarch’s son, sparking chaos. Directed by Sean Baker (Tangerine, The Florida Project); winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes. WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
Juno (2007) – Comedy-Drama/Coming-of-Age
For fans of Lady Bird, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Edge of Seventeen
Elliot Page stars as a teenager navigating an unplanned pregnancy with wit and resilience. Written by Diablo Cody (Jennifer’s Body); winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
A Nice Indian Boy (2014) – Rom-Com/Family and Identity
For fans of Bend It Like Beckham, The Big Sick, and Fire Island
A gay Indian-American man falls for a white actor, sparking cultural and familial tensions in this heartfelt romantic comedy.
The Death of Stalin (2017) – Black Comedy/Political Satire
For fans of Veep, Dr. Strangelove, and In the Loop
Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, and Jeffrey Tambor star in Armando Iannucci’s dark satire of Soviet succession. Directed by Iannucci (Veep); winner of the British Independent Film Award for Best Comedy.
Big (1988) – Comedy/Fantasy
For fans of 13 Going on 30, Freaky Friday, and Splash
Tom Hanks plays a boy who magically becomes an adult overnight, navigating work, romance, and childhood innocence. Directed by Penny Marshall; nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor (Hanks). WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
BlackBerry (2023) – Comedy-Drama/Tech Satire
For fans of The Social Network, Tetris, and Dumb Money
Jay Baruchel and Glenn Howerton star in the rise and fall of the BlackBerry phone. Directed by Matt Johnson (The Dirties); winner of the Canadian Screen Award for Best Motion Picture. WYALAN Ranking – 3.5/5
School of Rock (2003) – Comedy/Musical
For fans of Tenacious D, Pitch Perfect, and Freaks and Geeks
Jack Black plays a failed musician who cons his way into teaching and turns his class into a rock band. Directed by Richard Linklater (Boyhood); nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Comedy. WYALAN Ranking – 3.5/5
Rye Lane (2023) – Rom-Com/Modern London
For fans of Before Sunrise, Sliding Doors, and Fire Island
David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah play two strangers who bond over a day of wandering South London. Directed by Raine Allen-Miller; nominated for the BAFTA for Outstanding Debut. WYALAN Ranking – 4.5/5
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022) – Comedy-Drama/Intimate Encounter
For fans of Normal People, Past Lives, and Palm Springs
Emma Thompson stars as a retired teacher hiring a young sex worker to rediscover intimacy and confidence. Directed by Sophie Hyde (Animals); nominated for the BAFTA for Outstanding British Film.
Deli Boys (2024) – Comedy/Family Crime Satire
For fans of Mo, This Fool, and Reservation Dogs
Two Pakistani-American brothers inherit their father’s deli and discover it’s a front for organized crime. Created by Abdullah Saeed (High Maintenance).
Triangle of Sadness (2022) – Black Comedy/Social Satire
For fans of The Square, Force Majeure, and Parasite
Harris Dickinson and Woody Harrelson star in a yacht-set satire of wealth, beauty, and collapse. Directed by Ruben Östlund (Force Majeure); winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes.
Force Majeure (2014) – Black Comedy-Drama/Family Crisis
For fans of Marriage Story, The Square, and Another Round
A family ski trip unravels after the father’s cowardly reaction to an avalanche. Directed by Ruben Östlund (Triangle of Sadness); winner of the Jury Prize at Cannes. WYALAN Ranking – 2.5/5
Boy Meets Girl (2014) – Rom-Com/Identity and Transition
For fans of Transparent, Heartstopper, and Pose
Michelle Hendley stars as a transgender woman navigating romance and small-town life in Kentucky.
Tangerine (2015) – Comedy-Drama/Street Odyssey
For fans of Hustle & Flow, Anora, and The Florida Project
Kitana Kiki Rodriguez and Mya Taylor play two trans sex workers chasing down a cheating boyfriend on Christmas Eve. Directed by Sean Baker (The Florida Project); winner of the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female.
Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998) – Romance-Drama/Fairy Tale Reimagining
For fans of Ella Enchanted, Stardust, and Enchanted
Drew Barrymore stars as a grounded, independent Cinderella in this historical retelling. Directed by Andy Tennant (Sweet Home Alabama).
There’s Something About Mary (1998) – Rom-Com/Slapstick Chaos
For fans of American Pie, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Wedding Crashers
Cameron Diaz and Ben Stiller headline this outrageous romantic comedy. Directed by Peter and Bobby Farrelly (Dumb and Dumber); nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Comedy Film. WYALAN Ranking – 4/5
The Square (2017) – Black Comedy-Drama/Art World Satire
For fans of Triangle of Sadness, The Death of Stalin, and The White Lotus
Claes Bang stars as a museum curator whose life spirals after a controversial art installation. Directed by Ruben Östlund (Force Majeure); winner of the Palme d’Or at Cannes. WYALAN Ranking – 2.5/5
Whiskey on the Rocks (2024) – Comedy/Crime Satire
For fans of Fargo, Barry, and The Death of Stalin
A darkly comic caper involving smuggling, betrayal, and small-town chaos.
A Real Pain (2024) – Comedy-Drama/Family Journey
For fans of The Farewell, Sideways, and Another Round
Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin play cousins reconnecting on a Holocaust tour in Poland. Directed by Eisenberg; winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize.
The Devil Wears Prada (2006) – Comedy-Drama/Fashion Satire
For fans of Ugly Betty, Confessions of a Shopaholic, and Emily in Paris
Anne Hathaway plays an aspiring journalist working for a ruthless fashion editor played by Meryl Streep. Directed by David Frankel (Marley & Me); Streep won the Golden Globe for Best Actress. WYALAN Ranking – 3.5/5
The Cabin in the Woods (2012) – Horror-Comedy/Meta Satire
For fans of Scream, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil, and Evil Dead II
Chris Hemsworth stars in a horror film that twists genre conventions with a secret underground facility. Written by Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Drew Goddard (The Martian).
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