Funny movies on Netflix

Melvin Udall, a maniac writer who suffers from an obsessive-compulsive disorder, is the most unpleasant and ungrateful being one can have as a neighbor in New York. Suddenly, one day, Melvin has to take care of a small dog even though he hates animals. The animal company will help soften his character.

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

A knight framed for a tragic crime team with a torn, shape-shifting teenager to prove his innocence. But what if she is the monster he has sworn to destroy?

Genres: Family, Children, LGBTQ, Comedy

An uneducated politician uses his time in jail under a strict police officer to pursue high school studies, while his manipulative wife has her own agenda.

Genres: Family, Musical, Comedy

After the supervillain Megamind kills his nemesis Metro Man, he becomes bored as there is no one left to fight. He creates a new enemy, Tighten, who, instead of using his powers for good, sets out to destroy the world, positioning Megamind to save the day for the first time in his life.

Genres: Action/Adventure, Children, Comedy, Animation, Family, Science fiction

Buster Moon, an optimist, sneaks his small troupe into a high-stakes audition after a scout dismisses them. A fib about knowing reclusive rock legend Clay Calloway forces them to find and persuade him to join their show, racing against time, scarce resources, and doubt.

Genres: Family, Children, Musical, Comedy, Musical

After being fired, professional basketball scout Stanley Sugerman accidentally discovers Spanish amateur basketball player Bo Cruz. Driven by a new purpose, Stanley makes it his mission to prepare Bo for the NBA.

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Sport

Warren Schmidt, an Omaha actuary grieving his wife's sudden death, leaves in their motorhome to confront his estranged daughter's fiancé. On a cross-country trip and through letters with a sponsored Tanzanian orphan, he faces his past, uncovers marital truths, and rediscovers purpose.

Genres: Drama, Comedy, Independent

A huge comet leads a direct collision course with Earth. The other problem is... that no one cares. Kate and Randall take a media tour to warn humanity.

Genres: Science fiction, Drama, Comedy, Drama

A single mother and her kids uncover their family's ghostbusting legacy in a small city, tied to the original Ghostbusters.

Genres: Family, Science fiction, Comedy, Action/Adventure

Fast animated caper: a gang of animal criminals led by Mr. Wolf (with Mr. Snake, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Shark and Ms. Tarantula) botch a heist and, to avoid prison, must — with PR mogul Professor Marmalade — fake reform and convince the world they’ve changed. Inspired by Aaron Blabey.

Genres: Family, Children, Comedy

Samantha Caine, a quiet schoolteacher and mother, begins regaining memories after a head injury that reveal she was a lethal operative. She hires PI Mitch Hennessy to protect her daughter and uncover the truth.

Genres: Crime, Comedy, Action/Adventure

On a chaotic day at a small indie record store, staff hatch desperate schemes — including a wild in-store party — to stop a corporate buyout. Amid romances, reckonings and rock music, they fight to save their community.

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Musical

Debt-ridden Montreal dentist plots to betray his new neighbor — a mob hitman turned informant — for a reward. The scheme spirals into mob double-crosses, murder and darkly comic chaos.

Genres: Crime, Comedy

Don Juan DeMarco: a young man insisting he's Don Juan is rescued after a suicide attempt and evaluated by psychiatrist Dr. Jack Mickler. Over ten days his romantic tales rekindle passion and probe identity, belief and love’s healing power.

Genres: Romance, Drama, Comedy, Romance

Parents hide in a 1960s fallout shelter; their son Adam grows up underground. Decades later he emerges into 1990s LA, where Eve helps him adapt and a gentle culture‑clash romance blooms.

Genres: Romance, Comedy, Romance

Twelve-year-old Max and friends skip school to practice for a kissing party and spy with his dad’s drone. When it goes missing they spend a chaotic day—entangled with stolen drugs, cops and rival teens—racing to fix everything before the party.

Genre: Comedy

In "Accidental Time Travel," fighter pilot Adam Reed lands in 2022 and joins forces with his 12-year-old self to protect the future.

Genres: Family, Science fiction, Comedy, Action/Adventure

When the most irritatingly optimistic alien of the galaxy is fleeing from its own race, it will be forced to form a team with a very stubborn teenage girl. These strange fugitive will end up saving the planet. Adaptation of the popular book "The True Meaning of Smekday" by Adam Rex. Original voices: Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez and Steve Martin.

Genres: Animation, Action/Adventure, Comedy

When LA art director Dylan moves to New York and reunites with headhunter Jamie, they become friends with benefits to avoid commitment. Their casual pact unravels as emotional walls, new partners and jealousy blur lines between sex and love.

Genres: Comedy, Romance

In 1990s Miami, Pain & Gain (inspired by true events) follows trainer Daniel Lugo and two bodybuilders who kidnap a wealthy client to extort his assets. Greed, steroid-fueled bravado and incompetence turn the plot into violent chaos.

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Action/Adventure