Best Comedy Movies to Watch on The Roku Channel
Need a chuckle? We know comedy gold can be hard to come by, so we’ve scoured the depths of the streaming landscape to dig it out. From dark humor to laugh-out-loud misadventures, these are the best comedies to stream now.
An ingenious slapstick film that recalls the brilliant silent comedies of the past .
Equal parts smart and amusing, this murder mystery is helmed by a puzzle-loving recluse forced to be an undercover detective.
Right at the intersection of feminism and eroticism is a fun little comedy with charisma to spare.
A surprisingly fresh and very French comedy of errors (if cheating is indeed erroneous).
Stories are only called tales when they can’t be called true. Of course, it’s easy to give that designation when the story in question has magic, myth, and morals. But the six shorts comprising Tales from the Golden Age could mirror the mishaps that could happen anywhere, specifically under a regime steadily losing its hold […]
A social recluse transforms into an unexpected underdog in this sweet and understated comedy drama.
Sandra Oh announced herself with a starring role in this irresistibly charming and frank indie.
Mental struggles take center stage in this grueling but charming teenage series.
A highly enjoyable adaptation following the Regency Era’s most cunning opportunist.
There's great chemistry between the three mates in Man Like Mobeen, which hilariously parodies being Muslim in Britain. .
A former inmate tries to find a date and ends up finding herself in this unexpected, thoughtful Irish indie.
A landmark feel-good lesbian rom-com turned Asian American family drama, all from first-time feature filmmakers.
A school’s new hire sends the town into a tizzy in this hilarious, biting satire.
A promising debut from one of Germany's most accomplished contemporary filmmakers.
A trio of twentysomethings revel in the absurd in this darkly comic British sitcom.
A witty and refreshing comedy-of-errors depicting the gay community in the big city.
«When comedians get a bit older they do a movie with “emotions” in it. Here’s mine.» Flight of the Conchords’ Jemaine Clement on Twitter. People Places Things is exactly that, a funny yet heartfelt comedy. Will Henry, A New York City graphic novelist walks in on his girlfriend cheating on him at their kids’ birthday […]
A dry and sharp comedy about small-time actors hustling to make it big in Hollywood .
A hilarious British sitcom about 24-year-old Tracey Gorden, a shop assistant living in a housing estate in London with unusual friends and an even more unusual family. A bit messed up by a very religious upbringing, she navigates adulthood and trying to untangle herself from the unexciting life her neighbourhood offers (mainly by trying to […]
An irreverent and colorful parody of the hip hop scene far ahead of its time.
An adorable, low-budget comedy-drama about a sweet old woman and the connections she makes.
