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Best comedies on Max right now, ranked
The highest-rated comedies you can stream with a standard Max plan in the US today: 25 movies and 25 series, checked title by title. Titles that need a paid add-on channel, a rental or a purchase aren’t counted.
How this is ranked: when a title has at least 5 ratings from Wochly users, its score is their average (green). Otherwise we use TMDB’s user rating weighted by how many people voted (marked “TMDB, weighted”), so a title with a handful of votes can’t outrank an established favorite. Talk, news and reality shows are left out. Availability comes from JustWatch via TMDB and is re-checked every few hours.
Best comedy movies on Max
- 1
Modern Times (1936)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time...
8.1TMDB, weighted
- 2
The Great Dictator (1940)
Comedy, War
Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
8.1TMDB, weighted
- 3
Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Comedy, Romance
In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.
7.9TMDB, weighted
- 4
City Lights (1931)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor.
7.9TMDB, weighted
- 5
Love, Simon (2018)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Everyone deserves a great love story, but for 17-year-old Simon Spier, it's a little more complicated. He hasn't told his family or friends that he's gay, and he doesn't know the identity of the anonymous classmate that he's fallen for online.
7.9TMDB, weighted
- 6
The Kid (1921)
Comedy, Drama
A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son.
7.9TMDB, weighted
- 7
Chungking Express (1994)
Drama, Comedy, Romance
Two melancholic Hong Kong policemen fall in love: one with a mysterious underworld figure, the other with a beautiful and ethereal server at a late-night restaurant.
7.7TMDB, weighted
- 8
Isle of Dogs (2018)
Adventure, Comedy, Animation
In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an epic journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island to find his beloved pet.
7.7TMDB, weighted
- 9
Sing Street (2016)
Romance, Drama, Music
A boy growing up in Dublin during the 1980s escapes his strained family life by starting a band to impress the mysterious girl he likes.
7.7TMDB, weighted
- 10
The Gold Rush (1925)
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl.
7.7TMDB, weighted
- 11
A Trip to the Moon (1902)
Adventure, Science Fiction, Comedy
Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet.
7.6TMDB, weighted
- 12
Amarcord (1973)
Comedy, Drama
In an Italian seaside town, young Titta gets into trouble with his friends and watches various local eccentrics as they engage in often absurd behavior. Frequently clashing with his stern father and defended by his doting mother, Titta witnesses the actions of a wide range of characters, from his extended family to Fascist loyalists to sensual women, with certain moments shifting into fantastical scenarios.
7.5TMDB, weighted
- 13
Friends: The Reunion (2021)
Documentary, Comedy
The cast of Friends reunites for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the hit series, an unforgettable evening filled with iconic memories, uncontrollable laughter, happy tears, and special guests.
7.5TMDB, weighted
- 14
Deadpool 2 (2018)
Action, Comedy, Adventure
Wisecracking mercenary Deadpool battles the evil and powerful Cable and other bad guys to save a boy's life.
7.5TMDB, weighted
- 15
The Circus (1928)
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter.
7.4TMDB, weighted
- 16
The Suicide Squad (2021)
Action, Comedy, Adventure
Supervillains Harley Quinn, Bloodsport, Peacemaker and a collection of nutty cons at Belle Reve prison join the super-secret, super-shady Task Force X as they are dropped off at the remote, enemy-infused island of Corto Maltese.
7.4TMDB, weighted
- 17
Evil Dead II (1987)
Horror, Comedy, Fantasy
Ash Williams and his girlfriend Linda find a log cabin in the woods with a voice recording from an archeologist who had recorded himself reciting ancient chants from "The Book of the Dead." As they play the recording an evil power is unleashed taking over Linda's body.
7.4TMDB, weighted
- 18
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)
Family, Fantasy, Comedy
When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket seeks the golden ticket that will make him a winner.
7.4TMDB, weighted
- 19
The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
Comedy, Drama
Royal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children and then they separated. All three children are extraordinary --- all geniuses. Virtually all memory of the brilliance of the young Tenenbaums was subsequently erased by two decades of betrayal, failure, and disaster. Most of this was generally considered to be their father's fault. "The Royal Tenenbaums" is the story of the family's sudden, unexpected reunion one recent winter.
7.4TMDB, weighted
- 20
Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014)
Drama, Comedy
A fading actor best known for his portrayal of a popular superhero attempts to mount a comeback by appearing in a Broadway play. As opening night approaches, his attempts to become more altruistic, rebuild his career, and reconnect with friends and family prove more difficult than expected.
7.4TMDB, weighted
- 21
To Be or Not to Be (1942)
Comedy, War, Romance
During the Nazi occupation of Poland, an acting troupe becomes embroiled in a Polish soldier's efforts to track down a German spy.
7.3TMDB, weighted
- 22
Paddington 2 (2017)
Adventure, Comedy, Family
Paddington, now happily settled with the Browns, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt Lucy, but it is stolen.
7.3TMDB, weighted
- 23
Beetlejuice (1988)
Fantasy, Comedy
A newly dead New England couple seeks help from a deranged demon exorcist to scare an affluent New York family out of their home.
7.3TMDB, weighted
- 24
Limelight (1952)
Romance, Drama, Comedy
A fading music hall comedian tries to help a despondent ballet dancer learn to walk and to again feel confident about life.
7.3TMDB, weighted
- 25
Zombieland (2009)
Comedy, Horror
Columbus has made a habit of running from what scares him. Tallahassee doesn't have fears. If he did, he'd kick their ever-living ass. In a world overrun by zombies, these two are perfectly evolved survivors. But now, they're about to stare down the most terrifying prospect of all: each other.
7.3TMDB, weighted
Best comedy shows on Max
- 1
Rick and Morty (2013)
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on adventures across the universe.
8.6TMDB, weighted
- 2
Friends (1994)
Comedy
Six young people from New York City, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find the companionship, comfort and support they get from each other to be the perfect antidote to the pressures of life.
8.3TMDB, weighted
- 3
Adventure Time (2010)
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Young Finn and his shape-shifting dog buddy, Jake, go on a series of surreal adventures as they journey through the postapocalyptic Land of Ooo.
8.3TMDB, weighted
- 4
True Beauty (2020)
Comedy, Drama
After being bullied and discriminated because of her ugly looks, a high school girl transforms herself into a gorgeous "goddess" and quickly rises to fame after mastering the art of makeup via online tutorial videos.
8.1TMDB, weighted
- 5
Succession (2018)
Drama, Comedy
Follow the lives of the Roy family as they contemplate their future once their aging father begins to step back from the media and entertainment conglomerate they control.
8.1TMDB, weighted
- 6
Peacemaker (2022)
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
The continuing story of Peacemaker, a vainglorious superhero/supervillain who believes in peace at any cost — no matter how many people he has to kill. After a miraculous recovery from his duel with Bloodsport, Peacemaker soon discovers that his freedom comes at a price.
8.1TMDB, weighted
- 7
Harley Quinn (2019)
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy
Harley Quinn has finally broken things off once and for all with the Joker. Now, she's trying to make it on her own as the criminal Queenpin of Gotham City, with help from Poison Ivy and a ragtag crew of DC castoffs.
7.9TMDB, weighted
- 8
Silicon Valley (2014)
Comedy
In the high-tech gold rush of modern Silicon Valley, the people most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success. Partially inspired by Mike Judge’s own experiences as a Silicon Valley engineer in the late ‘80s, Silicon Valley is an American sitcom that centers around six programmers who are living together and trying to make it big in the Silicon Valley.
7.9TMDB, weighted
- 9
The Big Bang Theory (2007)
Comedy
Physicists Leonard and Sheldon find their nerd-centric social circle with pals Howard and Raj expanding when aspiring actress Penny moves in next door.
7.9TMDB, weighted
- 10
Young Sheldon (2017)
Comedy, Family, Drama
The early life of child genius Sheldon Cooper, later seen in The Big Bang Theory.
7.9TMDB, weighted
- 11
Smiling Friends (2020)
Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Smiling Friends Inc. is a small company whose main purpose is to bring happiness and make people smile. The series follows the day-to-day lives and misadventures of its representatives, the lazy, cynical Charlie, and the cheerful, optimistic Pim, as they try to cheer up and comfort the troubled people who call their company's hotline. They receive seemingly simple requests but the jobs turn out to be more complicated than they seem, making it difficult to bring happiness to the world.
7.7TMDB, weighted
- 12
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
Comedy
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.
7.7TMDB, weighted
- 13
Adventure Time: Fionna and Cake (2023)
Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy
Fionna and Cake – with the help of the former Ice King, Simon Petrikov - embark on a multiverse-hopping adventure and journey of self-discovery. All the while a powerful new antagonist determined to track them down and erase them from existence, lurks in the shadows.
7.7TMDB, weighted
- 14
The Boondocks (2005)
Action & Adventure, Comedy, Animation
When Robert “Granddad” Freeman becomes legal guardian to his two grandsons, he moves from the tough south side of Chicago to the upscale neighborhood of Woodcrest (a.k.a. "The Boondocks") so he can enjoy his golden years in safety and comfort. But with Huey, a 10-year-old leftist revolutionary, and his eight-year-old misfit brother, Riley, suburbia is about to be shaken up.
7.7TMDB, weighted
- 15
Barry (2018)
Comedy, Crime, Drama
A hit man from the Midwest moves to Los Angeles and gets caught up in the city's theatre arts scene.
7.6TMDB, weighted
- 16
Adventure Time: Distant Lands (2020)
Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy
Based on the animated series Adventure Time, these four specials explore the unseen corners of the world with both familiar and exciting brand-new characters.
7.6TMDB, weighted
- 17
Common Side Effects (2025)
Animation, Drama, Comedy
Former high school lab partners Marshall and Frances begin to unravel a conspiracy involving big pharma and the federal government to suppress knowledge of a rare mushroom that may hold the key to curing all the world’s diseases.
7.6TMDB, weighted
- 18
The Office (2001)
Comedy
Nightmare boss. Tedious colleagues. Pointless tasks. Welcome to Wernham Hogg.
7.5TMDB, weighted
- 19
Schitt's Creek (2015)
Comedy
Formerly filthy rich video store magnate Johnny Rose, his soap star wife Moira, and their two kids, über-hipster son David and socialite daughter Alexis, suddenly find themselves broke and forced to live in Schitt's Creek, a small depressing town they once bought as a joke.
7.4TMDB, weighted
- 20
The White Lotus (2021)
Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Follow the exploits of various guests and employees at an exclusive tropical resort over the span of a week as with each passing day, a darker complexity emerges in these picture-perfect travelers, the hotel’s cheerful employees and the idyllic locale itself.
7.4TMDB, weighted
- 21
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes (2026)
Animation, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Familiar duo Mordecai and Rigby navigate mundane park jobs that inevitably spiral into surreal, chaotic disasters.
7.4TMDB, weighted
- 22
Chespirito: Not Really on Purpose (2025)
Drama, Comedy
Miniseries that follow the life and career of Mexican actor, comedian and producer Roberto Gómez Bolaños, known for being the creator of El Chavo del 8, El Chapulín Colorado and Chespirito.
7.4TMDB, weighted
- 23
Nathan for You (2013)
Comedy, Documentary
Nathan Fielder uses his business degree and life experiences to help real small businesses turn a profit.
7.4TMDB, weighted
- 24
Impractical Jokers (2011)
Comedy
This hidden-camera series follows four lifelong friends -- Brian "Q"' Quinn, James "Murr"' Murray, Joe Gatto and Sal Vulcano -- who take dares to an outrageous level. To find out who is best under pressure, the guys compete in awkward and outrageous hidden-camera hijinks with the loser performing what is deemed to be the most-mortifying challenge yet.
7.4TMDB, weighted
- 25
Flight of the Conchords (2007)
Comedy
The trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band who have moved from New Zealand to New York City in the hope of forging a successful music career. So far they've managed to find a manager (whose "other" job is at the New Zealand Consulate), one fan (a married obsessive) and one friend (who owns the local pawn shop) -- but not much else.
7.4TMDB, weighted
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