The Best Funny Movies to Watch on The Roku Channel
If you’re in need of cherring up with some side-splitting hilarity, we can help. Here’s a mixed bag of the funniest movies and shows to stream right now, from dark comedies to witty satire and beyond.
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.
A classic comfort watch of a romantic historical drama elevated by thoughtful consideration of the realities of its period.
There's great chemistry between the three mates in Man Like Mobeen, which hilariously parodies being Muslim in Britain. .
A promising debut from one of Germany's most accomplished contemporary filmmakers.
A witty and refreshing comedy-of-errors depicting the gay community in the big city.
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.
A dark comedy about failed British terrorists that mixes accuracy with hilariousness .
A really weird and also heartwarming movie about Frank, the leader and singer/songwriter of a crazy band. He really grows on you with his big head. If you like movies with that funky edge (like Scott Pilgrim) this is especially something for you! Either way and regardless of your preferences, you’ll find Frank to be a sweet, […]
Filmed as a “found footage” of a Norwegian college film crew investigating local poachers, this movie really surprised me. To be fair, I didn’t really know what to expect. But I definitely didn’t expect to like this movie as much as I did. The pacing is on point. The suspense hits you at just the […]
A quirky little movie about a reporter trying to get a story about a man who posted an ad looking for someone to travel in time with. The movie’s main strength is the fantastic casting of talents that usually live in the series world (Jake M. Johnson from New Girl, Aubery Plaza from Parcs and Recreation, Mark […]
Nigel Hawthorne shines through this adaptation depicting the British Crown at its maddest.
Doris Miller is an unassuming sixty-something office worker whose life takes an unusual turn after her mother passes away. We find out over the course of the film that Doris’ life was put on hold early when she had to give up her dreams and ambitions to take care of her mother. Something is awakened […]
