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The Best 2010s Comedy Movies Ranked

Essential Laughs from a Decade of Cinematic Comedy

Discover the funniest movies of the decade. From dark humor to action-packed spoofs, explore the top comedies that defined a generation of cinema.

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About 2010s Comedy Movies

The 2010s began with the high-octane fumes of the frat pack era still lingering in the air. For a decade prior, comedy had been defined by a specific brand of loud, improvised, and frequently male-centric chaos. But as the page turned, the genre underwent a fascinating and necessary metamorphosis. It shifted away from the sprawling, three-hour Judd Apatow improv sessions toward something sharper, more surreal, and increasingly diverse. By the time 2019 rolled around, the landscape of what made us laugh had been completely redrawn by the rise of streaming, a new era of social consciousness, and a blurring of the lines between humor and horror.

In the early years of the decade, the R-rated studio comedy was still king. Bridesmaids arrived in 2011 as a genuine cultural earthquake, proving to any remaining skeptics that women-led ensembles could dominate the box office with the same crude, heartfelt energy traditionally reserved for the boys. It was a catalyst that opened the door for films like Spy and Girls Trip, which prioritized genuine chemistry and character beats over mere gag-per-minute ratios. Meanwhile, 21 Jump Street and its sequel revitalized the meta-comedy, using self-aware humor to poke fun at the industry trend of cynical reboots.

However, mid-decade, a shift occurred. The theatrical comedy began to struggle as the middle-budget movie faced extinction in the shadow of superhero blockbusters. This pushed the most creative voices toward the edges of the genre. We saw the rise of the auteur comedy, where directors like Greta Gerwig and Wes Anderson treated the genre with the aesthetic reverence typically reserved for high drama. Lady Bird and The Grand Budapest Hotel weren't just funny; they were meticulously crafted pieces of cinema that relied on rhythm and visual wit rather than just dialogue.

The 2010s also marked the emergence of what critics often called the socially conscious comedy. As the cultural conversation shifted, filmmakers began using humor as a scalpel to dissect race, class, and gender. Get Out is perhaps the most famous example of this fusion, using dark satire to explore the liberal psyche. On the lighter side, Paddington 2 became an unlikely masterpiece by championing radical kindness in a cynical age. Even the cult hits of the era, such as What We Do in the Shadows or Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, leaned into specific, niche sensibilities that felt tailored for the internet age where memes could give a film a second life.

By the end of the decade, the definition of a comedy movie had become beautifully slippery. The genre had evolved from the broad strokes of the Hangover clones into something more introspective and varied. Whether it was the neon-soaked nihilism of the early 2010s or the sophisticated satires of the late 2010s, the era proved that comedy thrives most when it reflects the complicated, often absurd reality of the world outside the theater. It was a decade of growing pains, but it resulted in a smarter, more inclusive, and ultimately more durable brand of humor.

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2010s Comedy in Pitch Perfect 2 (2015)
Pitch Perfect 2
2015

The Bellas are back, and they are better than ever. After being humiliated in front of none other than the President of the United States of America, the Bellas are taken out of the Aca-Circuit. In order to clear their name, and regain their status, the Bellas take on a seemingly impossible task: winning an international competition no American team has ever won. In order to accomplish this monumental task, they need to strengthen the bonds of friendship and sisterhood and blow away the competition with their amazing aca-magic! With all new friends and old rivals tagging along for the trip, the Bellas can hopefully accomplish their dreams.

Comedy
Music
1h 55m
Elizabeth Banks
Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Hailee Steinfeld, Rebel Wilson
68
2010s Comedy in The Hangover Part III (2013)
The Hangover Part III
2013

This time, there's no wedding. No bachelor party. What could go wrong, right? But when the Wolfpack hits the road, all bets are off.

67
2010s Comedy in Top Five (2014)
Top Five
2014

Though he began in stand-up comedy, Andre Allen hit the big-time as the star of a trilogy of action-comedies about a talking bear but now he wants to be taken seriously. His passion project about the Haitian Revolution, a movie called Uprize, was panned by the NY Times film critic. A couple days before the wedding to his reality star fiancée, he's forced to spend the day with Chelsea Brown, a profile writer for the New York Times. Unexpectedly, he opens up to her, and as they wind their way across New York, he tries to get back in touch with his comedic roots.

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2010s Comedy in Fist Fight (2017)
Fist Fight
2017

When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an after-school fight.

Comedy
1h 31m
Richie Keen
Charlie Day, Ice Cube, Tracy Morgan, Jillian Bell
65
2010s Comedy in Ride Along (2014)
Ride Along
2014

For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister, Angela. When Ben finally gets accepted into the academy, he thinks he's earned the seasoned policeman's respect and asks for his blessing to marry Angela. Knowing that a ride along will demonstrate if Ben has what it takes to take care of his sister, James invites him on a shift designed to scare the hell out of the trainee. But when the wild night leads them to the most notorious criminal in the city, James will find that his new partner's rapid-fire mouth is just as dangerous as the bullets speeding at it.

Action
Comedy
1h 39m
Tim Story
64
2010s Comedy in The Campaign (2012)
The Campaign
2012

Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.

Comedy
1h 25m
Jay Roach
63
2010s Comedy in Life of the Party (2018)
Life of the Party
2018

When her husband suddenly dumps her, longtime dedicated housewife Deanna turns regret into re-set by going back to college... landing in the same class and school as her daughter, who's not entirely sold on the idea. Plunging headlong into the campus experience, the increasingly outspoken Deanna – now Dee Rock – embraces freedom, fun, and frat boys on her own terms, finding her true self in a senior year no one ever expected.

Comedy
1h 45m
Ben Falcone
Melissa McCarthy, Matt Walsh, Molly Gordon, Gillian Jacobs
62
2010s Comedy in Office Christmas Party (2016)
Office Christmas Party
2016

When Carol Vanstone, CEO of the technology company Zenotek, expresses her intention to close the Chicago branch, run by her brother Clay, he and his co-workers organize a Christmas party in an effort to impress a potential client and save their jobs. But the party gets out of control…

Comedy
1h 45m
Josh Gordon
61
2010s Comedy in Daddy's Home (2015)
Daddy's Home
2015

The story of a mild-mannered radio executive who strives to become the best stepdad ever to his wife's two children, but complications ensue when their freewheeling, freeloading real father arrives, forcing stepdad to compete for the affection of the kids.

Comedy
1h 36m
Sean Anders
Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Linda Cardellini, Thomas Haden Church
60
2010s Comedy in The Nut Job (2014)
The Nut Job
2014

Surly, a curmudgeon, independent squirrel is banished from his park and forced to survive in the city. Lucky for him, he stumbles on the one thing that may be able to save his life, and the rest of park community, as they gear up for winter - Maury's Nut Store.

Animation
Comedy
1h 25m
Peter Lepeniotis
59

After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets a kindred spirit on the football team, and Schmidt infiltrates the bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership. Now they don't have to just crack the case - they have to figure out if they can have a mature relationship. If these two overgrown adolescents can grow from freshmen into real men, college might be the best thing that ever happened to them.

Crime
Comedy
1h 52m
Phil Lord
Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Peter Stormare, Wyatt Russell
58
2010s Comedy in Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
Hot Tub Time Machine
2010

Four pals are stuck in a rut in adulthood: Adam has just been dumped, Lou is a hopeless party animal, Nick is a henpecked husband, and Jacob does nothing but play video games in his basement. But they get a chance to brighten their future by changing their past after a night of heavy drinking in a ski-resort hot tub results in their waking up in 1986.

Science Fiction
Comedy
1h 41m
Steve Pink
John Cusack, Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry, Clark Duke
57
2010s Comedy in Hotel Transylvania (2012)
Hotel Transylvania
2012

Welcome to Hotel Transylvania, Dracula's lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up and no humans are allowed. One special weekend, Dracula has invited all his best friends to celebrate his beloved daughter Mavis's 118th birthday. For Dracula catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem but the party really starts when one ordinary guy stumbles into the hotel and changes everything!

Animation
Comedy
1h 31m
Genndy Tartakovsky
Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Kevin James
56
2010s Comedy in Shrek Forever After (2010)
Shrek Forever After
2010

A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.

Comedy
Adventure
1h 33m
Mike Mitchell
55
2010s Comedy in Grown Ups 2 (2013)
Grown Ups 2
2013

Lenny has relocated his family back to the small town where he and his friends grew up. This time around, the grown ups are the ones learning lessons from their kids on a day notoriously full of surprises—the last day of school.

Comedy
1h 41m
Dennis Dugan
54
2010s Comedy in The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018)
The Spy Who Dumped Me
2018

A couple of thirtysomething best friends unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one’s ex-boyfriend shows up at their apartment with a team of deadly assassins on his trail.

Comedy
Action
1h 57m
Susanna Fogel
Mila Kunis, Kate McKinnon, Justin Theroux, Sam Heughan
53
2010s Comedy in Night School (2018)
Night School
2018

Teddy Walker is a successful salesman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he accidentally blows up his place of employment. Forced to attend night school to get his GED, Teddy soon finds himself dealing with a group of misfit students, his former high school nemesis and a feisty teacher who doesn't think he's too bright.

Comedy
1h 51m
Malcolm D. Lee
Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, Rob Riggle, Romany Malco
52
2010s Comedy in Little Fockers (2010)
Little Fockers
2010

It has taken 10 years, two little Fockers with wife Pam and countless hurdles for Greg to finally get in with his tightly wound father-in-law, Jack. After the cash-strapped dad takes a job moonlighting for a drug company, Jack's suspicions about his favorite male nurse come roaring back. When Greg and Pam's entire clan descends for the twins' birthday party, Greg must prove to the skeptical Jack that he's fully capable as the man of the house.

Comedy
Romance
1h 38m
Paul Weitz
51
2010s Comedy in A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014)
A Million Ways to Die in the West
2014

As a cowardly farmer begins to fall for the mysterious new woman in town, he must put his new-found courage to the test when her husband, a notorious gun-slinger, announces his arrival.

Comedy
Western
1h 56m
Seth MacFarlane
50
2010s Comedy in The Other Woman (2014)
The Other Woman
2014

After discovering her boyfriend is married, Carly soon meets the wife he's been cheating on. And when yet another affair is discovered, all three women team up to plot mutual revenge on the three-timing SOB.

Comedy
Romance
1h 49m
Nick Cassavetes
Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Kate Upton, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
49
2010s Comedy in Get Hard (2015)
Get Hard
2015

When millionaire hedge fund manager James is convicted of fraud and sentenced to a stretch in San Quentin, the judge gives him one month to get his affairs in order. Knowing that he won't survive more than a few minutes in prison on his own, James desperately turns to Darnell-- a black businessman who's never even had a parking ticket -- for help. As Darnell puts James through the wringer, both learn that they were wrong about many things, including each other.

Comedy
1h 40m
Etan Cohen
Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart, Alison Brie, Craig T. Nelson
48
2010s Comedy in Dumb and Dumber To (2014)
Dumb and Dumber To
2014

20 years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry's newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption.

Comedy
1h 50m
Bobby Farrelly
Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Laurie Holden, Rachel Melvin
47
2010s Comedy in The Intouchables (2011)
The Intouchables
2011

A true story of two men who should never have met – a quadriplegic aristocrat who was injured in a paragliding accident and a young man from the projects.

Drama
Comedy
1h 53m
Olivier Nakache
François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot
46
2010s Comedy in Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
2019

Ever since US Diplomatic Security Service Agent Hobbs and lawless outcast Shaw first faced off, they just have traded smack talk and body blows. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton's ruthless actions threaten the future of humanity, they join forces to defeat him.

Action
Adventure
2h 17m
David Leitch
45
2010s Comedy in Dinner for Schmucks (2010)
Dinner for Schmucks
2010

Rising executive Tim Conrad works for a boss who hosts a monthly dinner in which the guest who brings the biggest buffoon gets a career-boost. Tim plans on not attending until he meets Barry, a man who builds dioramas using stuffed mice. Barry's blundering but good intentions send Tim's life into a downward spiral, threatening a major business deal and possibly scuttling Tim's engagement to his fiancee.

Comedy
1h 54m
Jay Roach
44
2010s Comedy in Men in Black 3 (2012)
Men in Black 3
2012

Agents J and K are back...in time. J has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that there are secrets to the universe that K never told him - secrets that will reveal themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K to save his partner, the agency, and the future of humankind.

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2010s Comedy in Tower Heist (2011)
Tower Heist
2011

A luxury condo manager leads a staff of workers to seek payback on the Wall Street swindler who defrauded them. With only days until the billionaire gets away with the perfect crime, the unlikely crew of amateur thieves enlists the help of petty crook Slide to steal the $20 million they’re sure is hidden in the penthouse.

Action
Comedy
1h 44m
Brett Ratner
42
2010s Comedy in Identity Thief (2013)
Identity Thief
2013

When a mild-mannered businessman learns his identity has been stolen, he hits the road in an attempt to foil the thief -- a trip that puts him in the path of a deceptively harmless-looking woman.

Comedy
Crime
1h 51m
Seth Gordon
41
2010s Comedy in Get Him to the Greek (2010)
Get Him to the Greek
2010

Pinnacle records has the perfect plan to get their sinking company back on track: a comeback concert in LA featuring Aldous Snow, a fading rockstar who has dropped off the radar in recent years. Record company intern Aaron Green is faced with the monumental task of bringing his idol, out of control rock star Aldous Snow, back to LA for his comeback show.

Adventure
Comedy
1h 49m
Nicholas Stoller
Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Rose Byrne, Elisabeth Moss
40

An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe.

Animation
Family
1h 40m
Phil Lord
39
2010s Comedy in Central Intelligence (2016)
Central Intelligence
2016

Calvin Joyner, a mild-mannered accountant whose high school glory days are long behind him, reconnects with an awkward pal from high school through Facebook. After meeting up, Calvin’s mundane life takes an unexpectedly thrilling turn when he's thrust into the world of international espionage.

Action
Comedy
1h 47m
Rawson Marshall Thurber
Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Amy Ryan, Danielle Nicolet
38
2010s Comedy in The Change-Up (2011)
The Change-Up
2011

Lifelong friends Dave and Mitch are envious of the other's life. Mitch thinks Dave has it all: a beautiful, loving family and a high-paying job at a prestigious law firm. But Dave thinks Mitch’s stress-free playboy life without obligation or consequence is the real dream come true. One fateful drunken night, they both admit that they wish they had the other’s life while peeing in a fountain when lightning strikes. The next morning, they wake up, hungover, in each other’s bodies! With time not on their side, Mitch and Dave comically struggle to avoid completely destroying each other’s lives before they can find a way to get their old ones back.

Comedy
1h 52m
David Dobkin
37
2010s Comedy in Jack and Jill (2011)
Jack and Jill
2011

Jack Sadelstein, a successful advertising executive in Los Angeles with a beautiful wife and kids, dreads one event each year: the Thanksgiving visit of his twin sister Jill. Jill's neediness and passive-aggressiveness is maddening to Jack, turning his normally tranquil life upside down.

Comedy
Family
1h 31m
Dennis Dugan
36
2010s Comedy in The Watch (2012)
The Watch
2012

Four everyday suburban guys come together as an excuse to escape their humdrum lives one night a week. But when they accidentally discover that their town has become overrun with aliens posing as ordinary suburbanites, they have no choice but to save their neighborhood – and the world – from total extermination.

Comedy
Action
1h 42m
Akiva Schaffer
35
2010s Comedy in Bad Moms (2016)
Bad Moms
2016

When three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence.

Comedy
1h 40m
Scott Moore
Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Christina Applegate
34
2010s Comedy in A Bad Moms Christmas (2017)
A Bad Moms Christmas
2017

Amy, Kiki and Carla – three under-appreciated and over-burdened women – rebel against the challenges and expectations of the Super Bowl for mothers: Christmas. And if creating a more perfect holiday for their families wasn’t hard enough, they have to do all of that while hosting and entertaining their own mothers.

Comedy
1h 44m
Scott Moore
Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, Kathryn Hahn, Christine Baranski
33
2010s Comedy in We're the Millers (2013)
We're the Millers
2013

A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the U.S. from Mexico.

Comedy
Crime
1h 50m
Rawson Marshall Thurber
32
2010s Comedy in Grown Ups (2010)
Grown Ups
2010

After their high school basketball coach passes away, five good friends and former teammates reunite for a Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Comedy
1h 42m
Dennis Dugan
31
2010s Comedy in The Dictator (2012)
The Dictator
2012

The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.

Comedy
1h 23m
Larry Charles
30
2010s Comedy in Horrible Bosses 2 (2014)
Horrible Bosses 2
2014

Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme.

Comedy
1h 48m
Sean Anders
29
2010s Comedy in Ted 2 (2015)
Ted 2
2015

Newlywed couple Ted and Tami-Lynn want to have a baby, but in order to qualify to be a parent, Ted will have to prove he's a person in a court of law.

Comedy
Fantasy
1h 55m
Seth MacFarlane
Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Barth
28
2010s Comedy in Deadpool (2016)
Deadpool
2016

The origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who, after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

Action
Adventure
1h 48m
Tim Miller
Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, Ed Skrein, T.J. Miller
27
2010s Comedy in Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)
Zombieland: Double Tap
2019

Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, and Little Rock move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.

Horror
Comedy
1h 39m
Ruben Fleischer
26
2010s Comedy in Spy (2015)
2015

A desk-bound CIA analyst volunteers to go undercover to infiltrate the world of a deadly arms dealer, and prevent diabolical global disaster.

Action
Comedy
2h 0m
Paul Feig
25
2010s Comedy in Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015)
Shaun the Sheep Movie
2015

When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for. A mix up with the Farmer, a caravan and a very steep hill lead them all to the Big City and it's up to Shaun and the flock to return everyone safely to the green grass of home.

Family
Animation
1h 25m
Mark Burton
Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Omid Djalili, Rich Webber
24
2010s Comedy in Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016)
Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016

When his new album fails to sell records, pop/rap superstar Conner4real goes into a major tailspin and watches his celebrity high life begin to collapse. He'll try anything to bounce back, anything except reuniting with his old rap group The Style Boyz.

Comedy
Music
1h 26m
Jorma Taccone
Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, Akiva Schaffer, Sarah Silverman
23
2010s Comedy in Pitch Perfect (2012)
Pitch Perfect
2012

College student Beca knows she does not want to be part of a clique, but that's exactly where she finds herself after arriving at her new school. Thrust in among mean gals, nice gals and just plain weird gals, Beca finds that the only thing they have in common is how well they sing together. She takes the women of the group out of their comfort zone of traditional arrangements and into a world of amazing harmonic combinations in a fight to the top of college music competitions.

Comedy
Music
1h 52m
Jason Moore
Anna Kendrick, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow, Skylar Astin
22
2010s Comedy in Due Date (2010)
Due Date
2010

Peter Highman must scramble across the US in five days to be present for the birth of his first child. He gets off to a bad start when his wallet and luggage are stolen, and put on the 'no-fly' list. Peter embarks on a terrifying journey when he accepts a ride from an actor.

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2010s Comedy in The Heat (2013)
The Heat
2013

Uptight and straight-laced, FBI Special Agent Sarah Ashburn is a methodical investigator with a reputation for excellence--and hyper-arrogance. Shannon Mullins, one of Boston P.D.'s "finest," is foul-mouthed and has a very short fuse, and uses her gut instinct and street smarts to catch the most elusive criminals. Neither has ever had a partner, or a friend for that matter. When these two wildly incompatible law officers join forces to bring down a ruthless drug lord, they become the last thing anyone expected: buddies.

Action
Comedy
1h 57m
Paul Feig
Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Demián Bichir, Marlon Wayans
20
2010s Comedy in Ghostbusters (2016)
Ghostbusters
2016

Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert and Abby Yates, nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann, and subway worker Patty Tolan band together to stop the otherworldly threat.

Action
Fantasy
1h 57m
Paul Feig
19
2010s Comedy in This Is the End (2013)
This Is the End
2013

While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.

Action
Comedy
18

The Hangover crew heads to Thailand for Stu's wedding. After the disaster of a bachelor party in Las Vegas last year, Stu is playing it safe with a mellow pre-wedding brunch. However, nothing goes as planned and Bangkok is the perfect setting for another adventure with the rowdy group.

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2010s Comedy in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013

With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York's first 24-hour news channel by storm.

Comedy
1h 59m
Adam McKay
16

For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers... permanently.

Comedy
Crime
1h 38m
Seth Gordon
15
2010s Comedy in 21 & Over (2013)
21 & Over
2013

Brilliant student Jeff Chang has the most important interview of his life tomorrow. But today is still his birthday, what starts off as a casual celebration with friends evolves into a night of debauchery that risks to derail his life plan.

Comedy
1h 33m
Jon Lucas
Miles Teller, Skylar Astin, Justin Chon, Sarah Wright
14
2010s Comedy in The Lobster (2015)
The Lobster
2015

In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into animals and sent off into The Woods.

Comedy
Drama
1h 59m
Yorgos Lanthimos
13
2010s Comedy in Booksmart (2019)
Booksmart
2019

Two academic teenage superstars realize, on the eve of their high school graduation, that they should have worked less and played more. Determined to never fall short of their peers, the girls set out on a mission to cram four years of fun into one night.

Comedy
Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams, Jason Sudeikis
Why it ranks

Whip-smart and vibrantly modern, this coming-of-age odyssey replaces tired teen stereotypes with intellectual ferocity and a soulful core. It stands as a definitive portrait of Gen Z ambition, powered by a rapid-fire dialogue style that feels both curated and entirely spontaneous.

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When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc is mysteriously enlisted to investigate. From Harlan's dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan's untimely death.

Comedy
Crime
2h 11m
Rian Johnson
Why it ranks

Rian Johnson revitalizes the stagnant whodunit by injecting it with sharp social commentary and a playful, genre-bending heartbeat. The film delights in pulling the rug out from under the audience while maintaining a masterclass in comedic ensemble blocking.

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2010s Comedy in Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
2011

Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.

Comedy
Drama
1h 58m
Glenn Ficarra
Why it ranks

This sophisticated romantic puzzle elevates the genre through a multi-generational narrative that treats its characters with rare dignity and wit. It eschews the typical cynicism of the era, opting instead for a stylish and genuinely surprising exploration of domestic friction.

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2010s Comedy in Jojo Rabbit (2019)
Jojo Rabbit
2019

Jojo, a lonely German boy during World War II has his world shaken when he learns that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. Influenced by a buffoonish imaginary version of Adolf Hitler, he begins to question his beliefs and confront the conflict between propaganda and his own humanity.

Comedy
War
1h 48m
Taika Waititi
Roman Griffin Davis, Thomasin McKenzie, Scarlett Johansson, Taika Waititi
Why it ranks

Taika Waititi walks a daring tonal tightrope, utilizing a satirical lens to strip away the power of historical atrocity through the eyes of a child. It is a bold exercise in weaponized whimsy that manages to be both profoundly funny and devastatingly human.

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As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them. But when Ramona Flowers skates into his heart, he finds she has the most troublesome baggage of all: an army of ex-boyfriends who will stop at nothing to eliminate him from her list of suitors.

Action
Comedy
1h 53m
Edgar Wright
Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ellen Wong, Kieran Culkin
Why it ranks

A kinetic explosion of visual language that translates the grammar of video games and comic books into a singular cinematic vocabulary. It captures the hyper-active pulse of the early 2010s while grounding its stylized combat in the awkward reality of young adulthood.

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2010s Comedy in The World's End (2013)
The World's End
2013

Five friends who reunite in an attempt to top their epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier unwittingly become humankind's only hope for survival.

Comedy
Action
1h 49m
Edgar Wright
Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Paddy Considine, Martin Freeman
Why it ranks

Edgar Wright concludes his thematic trilogy with a melancholic yet frenetic meditation on the dangers of arrested development. The film’s rhythmic editing and tightly choreographed action sequences elevate a pub crawl into a high-concept existential crisis.

7

When cops Schmidt and Jenko join the secret Jump Street unit, they use their youthful appearances to go undercover as high school students. They trade in their guns and badges for backpacks, and set out to shut down a dangerous drug ring. But, as time goes on, Schmidt and Jenko discover that high school is nothing like it was just a few years earlier -- and, what's more, they must again confront the teenage terror and anxiety they thought they had left behind.

Action
Comedy
1h 49m
Phil Lord
Why it ranks

By leaning into the absurdity of the reboot industrial complex, this meta-commentary succeeds through a relentless self-awareness that mocks its own existence. The film weaponizes the contrasting energies of its leads to subvert every established trope of the high school undercover genre.

6
2010s Comedy in Game Night (2018)
Game Night
2018

Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.

Mystery
Comedy
1h 40m
John Francis Daley
Why it ranks

Jesse Plemons steals the entire film by weaponizing a terrifyingly still, dead-eyed intensity that redefines his career as a master of unsettling comedy. His turn as the neighborhood cop Gary is a clinic in comedic timing through discomfort, proving he can dominate a screen just by standing perfectly still and holding a bag of Tostitos. By playing the social pariah with such haunting gravity, he transformed from a dependable character actor into a genuine cult icon of the genre.

5
2010s Comedy in Ted (2012)
Ted
2012

John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear or his girlfriend, Lori.

Comedy
Fantasy
1h 47m
Seth MacFarlane
Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane, Joel McHale
Why it ranks

Seth MacFarlane transforms a potentially thin gimmick into a comedic lightning rod by grounding the titular bear with a sharp, Boston-inflected grit that feels dangerously lived-in. Rather than relying on mere novelty, MacFarlane secures his transition from animation titan to big-screen force by treating the puppet as a cynical, foul-mouthed leading man with genuine improvisational soul.

4
2010s Comedy in The Nice Guys (2016)
The Nice Guys
2016

A private eye investigates the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles and uncovers a conspiracy.

Comedy
Crime
1h 56m
Shane Black
Russell Crowe, Ryan Gosling, Angourie Rice, Matt Bomer
Why it ranks

Shane Black revitalizes the buddy-cop subgenre with a sun-drenched, nihilistic charm that relies entirely on the unexpected, combustible chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe. Its commitment to slapstick violence and sharp-tongued cynicism creates an intoxicatingly chaotic 1970s neo-noir playground.

3
2010s Comedy in Bridesmaids (2011)
Bridesmaids
2011

Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.

Comedy
Romance
2h 5m
Paul Feig
Why it ranks

This boundary-breaking ensemble piece shattered the glass ceiling of studio comedy by proving that raunchy, character-driven humor could be both deeply felt and unapologetically gross. It remains the gold standard for blending authentic female friendship with high-stakes improvisational brilliance.

2
2010s Comedy in The Other Guys (2010)
The Other Guys
2010

Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no headlines as they work day to day. When a seemingly minor case turns out to be a big deal, the two cops get the opportunity to finally prove to their comrades that they have the right stuff.

Comedy
Action
1h 47m
Adam McKay
Why it ranks

Mark Wahlberg delivers a masterclass in high-strung comedic frustration, playing the straight man with a volatile, hair-trigger intensity that proved he could be just as funny as the veterans. His portrayal of Terry Hoitz famously weaponized his tough guy persona for laughs, marking the exact moment he transitioned from a standard action lead into a versatile comedic force. He manages to make every unhinged outburst feel both grounded and absurd, anchoring the film's chaos with genuine chips on his shoulder.

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The Grand Budapest Hotel tells of a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars and his friendship with a young employee who becomes his trusted protégé. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting, the battle for an enormous family fortune and the slow and then sudden upheavals that transformed Europe during the first half of the 20th century.

Comedy
Drama
Why it ranks

Wes Anderson reaches his aesthetic and comedic zenith with this meticulous clockwork masterpiece, where bittersweet nostalgia and profane wit coexist within a vivid pastel frame. Ralph Fiennes delivers a career-defining turn through a performance of exquisite linguistic precision and impeccable physical timing.

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The list showcases a mix of comedy styles including dark humor, action-packed spoofs, surreal humor, and romantic comedy. Films like 'The World's End' blend action and sci-fi with comedy, while 'Bridesmaids' offers a more traditional romantic comedy approach.

Directors like Wes Anderson, Edgar Wright, and Taika Waititi are recognized for their distinct comedic styles. For instance, Wes Anderson's 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' combines comedy with drama through a unique narrative style, whereas Edgar Wright's films often integrate fast-paced action with humor.

2010s comedy films moved away from male-centric, improvised chaos to embrace more diverse storytelling and sharper, surreal humor. Movies like 'Booksmart' and 'Jojo Rabbit' highlight this shift by featuring strong female leads and mixing comedy with social commentary.

'Knives Out' stands out by blending comedy with crime and mystery, creating a clever whodunit atmosphere laced with sharp wit. Its ensemble cast and smart screenplay set it apart as a sophisticated comedy that appeals to fans of multiple genres.

Yes, several films on the list blend action with comedy, such as 'The Other Guys,' 'The Nice Guys,' and '21 Jump Street.' These movies combine thrilling sequences with humor, offering entertaining and fast-paced storylines.

Movies like 'Ted' include fantasy elements by featuring a talking teddy bear, while 'The Lobster' uses surreal storytelling to explore themes of relationships in an absurdist way. This trend reflects the decade's embrace of blending comedy with unconventional narratives.

'Bridesmaids,' 'Crazy, Stupid, Love.,' and 'Scott Pilgrim vs. the World' showcase how romance is often intertwined with comedy to add emotional depth and relatable character dynamics. These films use humor to explore love and relationships, making the stories both funny and heartfelt.

Many films successfully balance comedy with drama, crime, or mystery to create multifaceted narratives. For example, 'Jojo Rabbit' merges comedy with war and drama, while 'Game Night' combines mystery and crime with comedic elements, enhancing their appeal beyond pure comedy fans.
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