Prime Video's Top 10 Comedy Movies Ranked

No major streaming service has more movies currently available than Prime Video. The platform is home to more than 20,000 films, which means there are plenty of comedy movies to make you laugh. Picking out the best of the best can be tough, especially when so many comedies veer into other genres.

For example, Forrest Gump is a tremendous film and has comedy elements, yet it leans more into the drama department. We looked for movies where the comedic aspects are one of the main focal points. The laughs are priority here and Prime Video has some stellar options.

Uptown Girls (2003)

Every so often, a movie arrives that receives lackluster reviews, only to become more beloved and appreciated over time. Uptown Girls is one of those projects, scoring a mere 14% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

However, time has been kind to this comedy and the Popcornmeter from audiences is at a much higher 61%. Uptown Girls centers on the relationship between a woman who, after losing access to her trust fund, becomes a babysitter and the young girl she cares for named Lorraine.

While the plot doesn't do anything overly original, the movie works because of its lead performances. Brittany Murphy is hilarious and engaging as the protagonist Molly, while Dakota Fanning is great as Lorraine. Together, the two are dynamite and deliver some great moments.

Dear White People (2014)

The Dear White People television show is more famous than the 2014 film, though the series is based on the movie. Helmed by Justin Simien in his directorial debut, Dear White People is a different kind of comedy.

Instead of focusing on something goofy or overly charming, the movie tackles serious subject matter, yet does so in a way that still brings the laughs. Dear White People focuses on the escalating racial tensions at a prestigious Ivy League college.

The movie was met with great reviews, mostly for the combination of the fantastic cast and the witty screenplay. That cast is indeed great, featuring Tessa Thompson, Tyler James Williams, Teyonah Parris, and more.

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)

Everyone knows just how funny The Lonely Island is. The group has contributed to many of the most memorable comedic songs and Saturday Night Live skits in history, yet Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping might be their best work.

The movie follows Conner Friel, a star in music who broke off onto his own after splitting from a group with his best friends who were known as "The Style Boyz." When things get rough for him, he reunites with his friends to get back to his roots.

The way that parts of the film are structured like a documentary adds to the comedy. The cast is filled with SNL veterans, while also featuring cameos from Emma Stone, Usher, Rihanna, and more. The film bombed at the box office but is a well-received cult classic.

Dope (2015)

Dope is one of the most intriguing films to look back on over a decade later. The indie movie was directed by Rick Famuyiwa, who has become a major player in Star Wars thanks to his work on The Mandalorian and Ahsoka.

The cast also features rising stars at the time like Shameik Moore, Kiersey Clemons, and Tony Revolori. It's a great look at these talents before they truly hit big and all three bring their comedic chops to turn this wild story into something fun.

Dope follows the three main characters on a day when they branch out to try and go from geeks to something more, yet discover themselves along the way. There are funnier movies on here, but not many nail the coming-of-age aspects as well as this.

The Big Sick (2017)

It isn't often that we find romantic comedies that are based on true stories, which is part of why The Big Sick stands out. The movie was written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani, a real-life married couple, and tells a version of the story of their own relationship.

Nanjiani stars as a fictionalized version of himself who starts a relationship with Emily (Zoe Kazan), only for them to break up just before Emily gets sick and is put into an artificial coma that he, mistaken for her husband, is pressured into signing a medical release for.

The film deals with Kumail interacting with her parents during this trying time, the scares about her health, and ultimately what comes after she wakes up. It's a different kind of rom-com, yet it's still hilarious and was up for Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars.

The Naked Gun (2025)

In terms of jokes per minute, The Naked Gun might have set a record. The 2025 film, which is a sequel to the Leslie Nielsen trilogy from the '80s and '90s, is extremely committed to having something going on that'll make you laugh at nearly every minute.

Even when characters are just delivering dialogue and discussing something mundane, there's a joke to be found in the background. It helps separate The Naked Gun from so many other modern comedies.

Liam Neeson seemed like an odd choice to lead a comedy, yet he's fantastic and completely buys into the concept. His supporting cast, led by Pamela Anderson, are all just as good, making for one of the best action comedies in recent memory.

Monty Python And The Holy Grail (1975)

Whenever people discuss the greatest comedy movies of all time, it's a given that Monty Python and the Holy Grail will come up. The Monty Python comedy group is as legendary as it gets and this film is their peak.

During the hiatus between series of Monty Python's Flying Circus, the film parodies the famous tale of King Arthur and his quest for the titular Holy Grail.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail has gone down as possibly the greatest parody movie in history. It has a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is often cited as one of, if not the absolute greatest, British comedy film ever made.

Fargo (1996)

The Coen Brothers are behind some of the most iconic movies of the past few decades, yet it's hard to find one that tops Fargo. It's kind of the quintessential crime comedy and features some of the wackiest characters anywhere.

The main premise of Fargo centers on a car salesman who hires two dimwitted criminals to kidnap his wife in an effort to get a ransom out of her rich father. Of course, things go awry and the inclusion of police chief Marge Gunderson's investigation only adds to the mess.

Frances McDormand won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance as Marge, while the Coens won Best Original Screenplay. Fargo was also up for five other Academy Awards, including Best Picture, proving how great it is.

Shrek (2001)

When Shrek hit theaters, it was something totally different. For years, Disney had dominated the animated world but here was an original concept from DreamWorks taking the world by storm and doing it by somewhat parodying the fairy tales that Disney was known for.

The film follows the titular ogre as he agrees to rescue a princess for an obsessive ruler if it means his home will be cleared of the banished fairy tale creatures who now reside there. Along the way, Shrek befriends Donkey and falls for the princess, who is secretly also an ogre.

The voice cast does wonders here, with Eddie Murphy's hilarious Donkey leading the way. Shrek made history as the first winner of the Best Animated Feature Academy Award and holds up remarkably well today.

Superbad (2007)

Superbad is kind of the pinnacle of raunchy teen comedies. The main premise isn't anything new, focusing on three awkward teens who try to have one epic night of partying, including losing their virginity, before leaving for college.

It's the wild twists and turns that make Superbad so fun. From a fake ID reading McLovin of all names to an absurd string of events involving the cops to being forced to sing for a group of people doing drugs, nothing goes as planned.

The end result is a downright side-splitting comedy filled with talent. Jonah Hill and Michael Cera are great leads, Emma Stone makes a tremendous big screen debut, and Bill Hader and Seth Rogen steal the show as cops, and that's just to name a few.