Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.
Whether you're a fan of gross-out, raucous comedies or you prefer your laughs to be a little more subtle, Hulu has something for every taste. From new British fare like Rye Lane to classic comedies like Bridesmaids and Bad Moms, the streaming service has an unbeatable collection of films that are guaranteed to make you chuckle. Meanwhile, dark comedies like Triangle of Sadness and All My Friends Hate Me are ready to shock viewers with their acerbic humor, while Jack Harlow's acting debut already has audiences divided. Here, we round up the 35 best comedy movies to stream on Hulu right now.
Rye Lane (2023)
Raine Allen-Miller's directorial debut follows Dom (Industry's David Jonsson) and Yas (Vivian Oparah) after they meet by chance in a gender-neutral restroom. Both dealing with recent breakups, the pair ends up walking around London for hours, finding more in common than they expected. From their hilarious meet-cute to the awkward run-ins with their exes, Rye Lane is a sparkling debut that proves the rom-com is alive and well.
Palm Springs (2020)
Palm Springs will most definitely surprise you, thanks to the seamless way it merges the comedic talents of its leads with its sci-fi premise. In the film, Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti play strangers who meet at a wedding, only to get stuck in a time loop. Each time the day starts over, they attempt to change the course of their lives.
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande (2022)
Emma Thompson stars as Nancy, a widow and retired school teacher who has never experienced an orgasm. She enlists the help of sex worker Leo (Daryl McCormack), and the pair strike up an unlikely friendship. Filled with funny moments and pertinent revelations, there's a lot to love about Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.
The Binge (2020)
The Binge is set during a time when drugs and alcohol have been banned. Taking its lead from The Purge, the so-called “binge” refers to the one day a year when anyone can participate in illegal substances. The film follows three students as they prepare to take part in the binge for the very first time. Vince Vaughn steals the show as a school principal.
Vacation Friends (2021)
While getting engaged on vacation in Mexico, Marcus and Emily (Lil Rel Howery and Yvonne Orji) meet the extremely enthusiastic Ron and Kyla (John Cena and Meredith Hagner). After a debaucherous week with their new friends, Marcus and Emily are shocked when Ron and Kyla track them down at home.
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Everything Everywhere All at Once defies genre, but it still contains a healthy dose of comedy. Michelle Yeoh plays a Chinese-American immigrant running a failing laundromat and being audited by the IRS. However, she's unexpectedly quested with saving the universe from destruction. Jamie Lee Curtis, Ke Huy Quan, Stephanie Hsu, Jenny Slate, and Harry Shum Jr. co-star.
Stream it on Hulu with a Showtime add-on.
Plan B (2021)
Plan B is a riotous comedy that puts access to birth control front and center. Sunny has lived a sheltered life, but her best friend Lupe convinces her to attend a party. There, Sunny unexpectedly loses her virginity, and for the rest of the movie, she embarks on a journey with her bestie to find the Plan B pill. Directed by Natalie Morales.
Hustlers (2019)
We all know that Jennifer Lopez should have gotten an Oscar nomination for her performance in Hustlers. Based on a true story, Hustlers follows stripper Destiny (Constance Wu), who joins forces with Ramona (Lopez). When their earnings take a hit due to the financial crisis, they decide to carry out the ultimate hustle to bolster their income.
Stream it if you have Hulu with Live TV.
Happiest Season (2020)
Hulu's Happiest Season co-stars Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis as Abby and Harper, a couple spending the holidays today. However, it soon transpires that Harper has yet to come out to her conservative parents, leading Abby to question their relationship. Aubrey Plaza co-stars, and Clea DuVall directs.
Bad Moms (2016)
Bad Moms is a reliable laugh. Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, and Kristen Bell star as three women struggling to juggle all of their responsibilities whilst trying to keep up with the so-called “perfect moms” at school. The trio decides to quit trying, which results in some seriously funny hijinks.
Stream it if you have Hulu with Live TV.
How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)
Angela Bassett plays Stella, a stockbroker who doesn't have much luck in the love department. She jets off to Jamaica where she has a fling with Winston, a man half her age, played by Taye Diggs. But before she heads back home, Stella realizes that she might have developed real feelings for her vacation beau. Whoopi Goldberg co-stars.
I Give It a Year (2013)
Nat (Rose Byrne) and Josh (Rafe Spall) fall madly in love and decide to get married after just seven months. However, the cracks start to show in their relationship when Josh's ex Chloe (Anna Faris) turns up, and Nat meets a dashing man at work. I Give It a Year includes an incredible ensemble cast, including Minnie Driver and Olivia Colman.
Fire Island (2022)
An annual trip to Fire Island turns complicated for a group of gay friends when they're forced to confront their own prejudices and some long-buried romantic feelings. Taking inspiration from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, Fire Island is a comedy about friendship, chosen family, and the ways in which class still divides us.
Big Time Adolescence (2020)
Teenager Monroe “Mo” Harris looks up to his sister's ex, Zeke (the always hilarious Pete Davidson) a little too much. Not only is Zeke a college dropout, but he also has a penchant for smoking weed and drinking copious amounts of alcohol. When Zeke starts supplying Mo and his friends with alcohol for their own parties, that's when the trouble really starts.
Not Okay (2022)
Zoey Deutch stars as Danni, a photo editor at an online magazine who wants to be taken seriously as a writer. She decides to lie about attending a writing retreat in Paris, only for the city to be hit by a terrorist attack when she's supposed to visiting. Her small lie becomes a gargantuan deception that garners her Instagram followers, but is difficult to keep up.
White Men Can't Jump (2023)
Jack Harlow makes his acting debut alongside Sinqua Walls in this remake of the 1992 classic, which starred Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson. The film follows a pair of basketball players who decide to work a hustle to make some money, getting into a lot of trouble along the way.
Buffaloed (2019)
After getting out of prison, Peg (Zoey Deutch) takes a job as a debt collector. Realizing that there's money to be made in the industry, she sets up her own company, hoping to pay off her own debt and move away from Buffalo, New York. But things don't quite go to plan, and Peg's schemes snowball.
The Drop (2023)
Married couple Lex and Mani are on track to start a family of their own, whilst running their bakery business. However, at a destination wedding in a tropical locale, Lex drops a friend's baby, and although the baby is fine, the rest of the group descends into chaos following the accident.
The Estate (2022)
This awkward family comedy has a killer ensemble cast, and a hilarious premise that will have you cackling for all the wrong reasons. Toni Collette and Anna Faris star as sisters trying to convince their dying aunt (Kathleen Turner) to leave them an inheritance. David Duchovny steals the show as a creepy relative with no filter.
Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)
After his wife leaves him, Cal (Steve Carell) is completely clueless about the world of dating. Enter Jacob (Ryan Gosling), who is a little too successful with the ladies, and decides to teach Cal everything he knows. But when Jacob meets Hannah (Emma Stone), he realizes his inimitable charms don't work on everyone.
Will There Be a KPop Demon Hunters Sequel?
What We Know About Rachel Sennott’s Comedy Series
All About With Love, Meghan Season 3
What We Know About Heartstopper Season 4
