Comedies on Netflix
Last updated March 09, 2025
Desk Set
1957 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsBunny is a reference librarian whose tepid long-term relationship with television executive Mike Cutler is fizzling. Enter Richard Sumner, a no-nonsense computer genius who's created a new product to automate the work of Bunny and her co-workers.
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Ferris Bueller's Day Off
1986 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsTeenage Ferris convinces his entire school he's at death's door, then hits the streets of Chicago with his girlfriend and best friend for a day of fun. But the school's fed-up principal is determined to catch him and put an end to his field trip.
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Romantics Anonymous
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsLove and chocolates may yet win the day in this delightful romantic comedy, which follows the slow-burn romance of talented chocolatier Angélique and chocolate-factory owner Jean-René, lonely souls who secretly share a debilitating anxiety disorder.
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Dazed and Confused
1993 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsDirector Richard Linklater's coming-of-age comedy follows a group of teenagers on their last day of school in 1976, centering on Randall "Pink" Floyd, who moves easily among stoners, jocks and geeks.
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Aziz Ansari: Intimate Moments for a Sensual Evening
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsRed-hot actor and stand-up comedian Aziz Ansari performs at Los Angeles's Brentwood Theater, where the funnyman offers up an uncensored routine to a full house, even bringing out his foulmouthed hip-hop alternate persona, Randy.
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The Source
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIn a remote village in northern Africa, women have traditionally fetched water from a mountaintop well in the blistering sun. But Leila doesn't see why the men can't do their fair share, and unites the local women in a sex strike until they do.
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Kick-Ass
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsInspired by comic books, high school student Dave Lizewski transforms himself into a masked crime fighter and becomes an Internet sensation. Soon, Dave's antics inspire a wave of would-be heroes to don costumes and live out their superhero dreams.
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How to Steal a Million
1966 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsTrouble ensues when noted art collector and forger Charles decides to loan his prized Cellini "Venus" -- the forged version -- to a museum. Realizing the museum won't be duped, Charles and his daughter hire a cat burglar to steal the statue back.
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Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsJennifer (Hope Olaide Wilson) and her kid brothers realize they've picked the wrong house to rob when they come face-to-face with quick-tempered matriarch Madea (Tyler Perry), who promptly deposits them with the only family they have: their hard-living aunt April (Taraji P. Henson), a nightclub singer. April's got no room in her heart for the kids -- until a handsome new tenant (Adam Rodriguez) starts to crack her tough exterior.
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Russell Peters: The Green Card Tour
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsRecorded live during a two-night stand at London's behemoth O2 Arena, this comedy special finds international funnyman Russell Peters entertaining an enthusiastic crowd with his incisive observations about race, culture and more.
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Anjelah Johnson: That's How We Do It
2009 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIn her first-ever Comedy Central special, former "MADtv" cast member and ex-Oakland Raiders cheerleader Anjelah Johnson waxes comedic about makeup mishaps, the great game of football, and what it's like to be cute, funny and broke.
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Princess Jellyfish
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsLiving in a women-only apartment building with other social misfits, bashful artist Tsukimi brings home a stylish beauty who is actually a man in disguise. But the interloper proves to be a godsend when he prevents their impending eviction.
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VGHS: The Movie
2012 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsIn a world where professional video gaming is the biggest sport on Earth, hapless young gamer Brian D gets the chance of a lifetime: to sharpen his skills with the best of the best by enrolling in the most elite private gaming academy in the world.
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Tom Papa Live in New York City
2011 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsComedian Tom Papa's family-oriented standup special follows in the footsteps of Bill Cosby and Ray Romano as he riffs on the trials of married life. He jokes about fatherhood in the 21st century, family pets, boundaries for technology and more.
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Princess Jellyfish
2010 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsLiving in a women-only apartment building with other social misfits, bashful artist Tsukimi brings home a stylish beauty who is actually a man in disguise. But the interloper proves to be a godsend when he prevents their impending eviction.
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Craig Ferguson: I'm Here to Help
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsCraig Ferguson unleashes his trademark stream-of-consciousness comedy before a sold-out crowd, riffing on fatherhood, Helen of Troy and shark penises. His show's not safe for kids -- or the easily offended!
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Doug Stanhope: Beer Hall Putsch
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsNamed after Hitler's failed coup attempt, "Beer hall Putsch" brings you deeper into acerbic comic Doug Stanhope's twisted world with his newest one hour stand-up special filmed live at Dante's in Portland.
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Russell Peters: Notorious
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsRiffing on relatable and shared experiences of race, ethnicity, and cultural stereotypes has made Russell Peters a breakout success around the world. "Notorious" features all new material from this world-renowned comic genius.
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Kathleen Madigan: Madigan Again
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsKathleen Madigan drops in on Detroit to deliver material derived from time spent with her Irish Catholic Midwest family, eating random pills out of her mother's purse, touring Afghanistan, and her love of John Denver and the Lunesta butterfly.
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Arnez J: Racially Motivated
2013 | NR | 3.9 out of 5 StarsLive-wire comedian Arnez J. totes his talent for impressions to the stage of Boston's Wilbur Theater for this one-hour comedy special that pokes fun -- lots of fun -- at racial stereotypes.
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Cinnamon
2011 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsCinnamon, a spoiled Maltese puppy, loves to have her owner, Madeline, all to herself. But Cinnamon is forced to share when Kevin -- the man of Madeline's dreams -- and his son Jordan enter their lives.
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Aziz Ansari: Dangerously Delicious
2012 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAziz Ansari channels his crude side in this 2012 special, taking on topics like watching porn, the struggles of dating in New York City, meeting hip-hop icons and how his tours have changed since he made it big.
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Family Weekend
2013 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsAfter her preoccupied parents fail to attend her jump-rope competition, 16-year-old Emily Smith-Dungy decides to hold them hostage until they change their attitude. But her plan hits a snag when the police step in.
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Marc Maron: Thinky Pain
2013 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsKnown for his "WTF" podcast and hilarious appearances on late-night talk shows, comedian Marc Maron focuses his acidic, self-loathing wit on everything from religion to pornography in this standup special filmed in a New York nightclub.
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John Caparulo: Come Inside Me
2013 | NR | 3.8 out of 5 StarsThe working-class hero of Chelsea Lately's Roundtable is all dressed up for an all-new 70 minutes of adorable profanity! John Caparulo has the stage all to himself at The South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas to give comedy fans a whole new side, the INSIDE!! Even more honest, entertaining, and hilarious than ever before, Cap invites everyone to come inside his world as he sees it, trading in his bachelorhood and T-shirts for a wedding band and buttons in this, the 2nd full-length stand-up comedy special from one of the best comedians in America today
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