Best Comedy Movies on Hulu Right Now (June 2023)

Cast: Sinqua Walls, Jack Harlow, Lance Reddick

Directed by Calmatic (House Party) and co-written by Kenya Barris (Black-ish), White Men Can’t Jump is a modern update to the very 90s original about an unexpected pair of street ballers hustling their way through the Los Angeles basketball courts in order to make their way towards a large cash prize. Sinqua Walls (Teen Wolf) and musical artist Jack Harlow take the lead as the main duo who reluctantly work together to earn enough to try pulling their families out of poverty — but getting over themselves long enough to win the tournament could be one hurdle they can’t jump over. – Tauri Miller

Sammi Cohen directs Crush, an enchanting romantic comedy starring Rowan Blanchard. Crafted from the first feature script by writers Kirsten King and Casey Rackham, Crush is a hilarious queer romance about an art student (Blanchard) who uncharacteristically joins the track team in an attempt to woo her love interest, played by Isabella Ferreira. Supported by a wonderfully talented cast, Crush co-stars Auli’i Cravalho (Moana), Teala Dunn, and Megan Mullally. Through love triangles, mishaps, and charmingly adorable moments, Crush is a refreshing addition to the teen romance genre with a grounded and splendidly queer story. – Yael Tygiel

Rye Lane is a moving film directed by Raine Allen-Miller that explores the blossoming romance between a couple of twenty-somethings over the course of a single day. Co-starring David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah (Class), Rye Lane reveals how a chance encounter can bloom into a bouquet of emotional vulnerability, trust, and — ultimately — love. Co-written by Nathan Bryon and Tom Melia, the dialogue and story of Rye Lane weave deftly between clever wit, charming tone, and authenticity. Rye Lane earned accolades since premiering in the UK, applauded for being beautiful, touching, and laugh-out-loud funny. – Yael Tygiel

Directed by Andrew Ahn, Fire Island stars Joel Kim Booster (Loot), who wrote the script. Co-starring Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live), Fire Island is a hilariously playful film about a group of friends visiting the iconic gay vacation spot in hopes of rekindling the magic the place once held for them. Fire Island not only explores the significance of queer spaces and community but also the universal theme of growing up. Sprinkled with a delightful queer cast, like icon Margaret Cho, actor Conrad Ricamora (How to Get Away with Murder), and Matt Rogers (I Love That For You), Fire Island carefully balances raunchy humor with heartfelt moments. – Yael Tygiel

Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart) stars as Rosaline in the romantic comedy Rosaline, loosely based on the Romeo and Juliet character. Director Karen Maine (Starstruck) finds levity in Shakespeare’s tragedy, exploring the forsaken Rosaline – cousin to Juliet (Isabela Merced) and discarded first love of Romeo (Sean Teale). Exploring young love through the eyes of a scorned ex, Rosaline is a pleasantly unexpected comedy adapted from Rebecca Serle’s novel When You Were Mine. Supporting Dever is an incredible cast, including Minnie Driver, Bradley Whitford (The Handmaid’s Tale), and Christopher McDonald (The Watcher). – Yael Tygiel

From Buffaloed to Not Okay, Zoey Deutch has a talent for bringing some of the quirkiest characters to life in a shockingly grounded and convincing way, and Flower is no different. The film follows her character, Erica, as she scams men for money to save up enough cash to bail her father out of jail. Erica is less than thrilled when her mother’s straight-laced boyfriend (Tim Heidecker) and his fresh-out-of-rehab son Luke (Joey Morgan) move in with them, but she soon sparks up an unexpected with her new stepbrother. The two get soon caught up in an outlandish and dangerous scheme that will see their bond tested. Flower is bold and risky with a tone like no other, and it’s especially fun to see Adam Scott playing against type and an always pitch-perfect Kathryn Hahn as Erica’s mother. — Taylor Gates

The winner of the 2021 Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, Another Round is a movie that starts as a hilarious idea between four friends and quickly becomes a melancholy reflection on life. It begins with a mesmerizing Mads Mikkelsen as Martin who has an otherwise normal life as a teacher. However, Martin is unhappy and looking for something more. That is when he joins his other friends and fellow teachers in drinking all the time as a test to see how it will impact their lives. It is a sweet portrait of friendship that also becomes a somber experience as their lives begin to unravel as they push themselves too far. It is another outstanding film that unites Mikkelsen and writer-director Thomas Vinterberg, who previously collaborated on the haunting film The Hunt. However, this one also sees Mikkelsen do an impressive and cathartic dance sequence, which makes it a must-see on its own. – Chase Hutchinson

Avery Hanson-White (Mika Abdalla) feels like her life is perfect. She’s top of her senior class, she has a full ride to MIT, she is the reigning champion of the teen innovation conference STEMCon, and she has a boyfriend just as smart as she is. However, as she’s preparing to dominate STEMCon once again and reconnect with her long-distance boyfriend, she realizes that there’s one area of her life that she doesn’t feel confident in – her sexuality. Avery becomes obsessed with finding the one true answer to having a fulfilling sexual experience by collecting information from her classmates and using her friend Larson (Jake Short) as a test subject. Along the way, she learns a lot about herself, sex, and relationships. Sex Appeal is a unique teen comedy that shows sex as it should be – a meaningful, fun, and sometimes even awkward experience. – Brynna Arens

While on vacation in Mexico, Marcus (Lil Rey Howery) and Emily (Yvonne Orji) become friends with the chaotic but fun Ron (John Cena) and Kyla (Meredith Hagner). The two couples spend the week together getting drunk, doing drugs, and jumping off cliffs. Marcus and Emily are grateful that Ron and Kyla have pushed them outside their comfort zones and given them a vacation they’ll (mostly) remember forever but don’t plan to continue the friendship after they part ways. That changes when Ron and Kyla show up unannounced to Marcus and Emily’s wedding seven months later. At first, Marcus and Emily are apprehensive about the chaotic energy of their vacation friends ruining their wedding but later realize that maybe there’s more to their new friends than they thought. Vacation Friends has an unexpected emotional center that, combined with the phenomenal comedic timing of its core cast, really makes this movie worth the watch. – Brynna Arens

If you want to laugh and cry in equal measure, you can’t go wrong with Shannon Murphy’s astounding directorial debut Babyteeth. Even if you’re sick of the cancer dramedy subgenre that’s grown popular in independent films, Babyteeth’s cast of characters are so quirky that even the most gut-wrenching moments are still darkly amusing. Sharp Objects and Little Women breakout star Eliza Scanlen delivers another stunning performance as Milla Finlay, a teenage girl diagnosed with terminal cancer. Her idiosyncratic family comes together to offer support, even when she starts dating her drug dealer Moses (Toby Wallace). Ben Mendelsohn’s amazing mustache is worth some sort of special award. -Liam Gaughan

I, Tonya is more than just a “ripped from the headlines” straight adaptation of one of the most infamous true-crime scandals of the 1990s — it’s a surprisingly sensitive examination of the way abuse is chronicled in the media, particularly in a high-profile case involving celebrity figures. Margot Robbie delivers the best performance of her career as the titular Tonya Harding, and Allison Janney won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her richly amusing role as Harding’s villainous mother. The film was also a breakout for actor Paul Walter Hauser, who co-stars as Jeff Gillooly’s self-delusional partner-in-crime Shawn Eckhart. -Liam Gaughan

While the first two films in Matthew Vaughn’s Kingsman franchise were eccentric parodies of the espionage genre, the 2021 prequel takes things slightly more seriously. The 2021 prequel tracks the origins of the British spy agency through the eyes of a father and son, Orlando (Ralph Fiennes) and Conrad (Harris Dickinson) Oxford. There’s certainly enough humor to label The King’s Man as an “action-comedy,” but Vaughn manages to ground even the wildest moments with a bit of heart. Stick around for what may be one of the weirdest post-credit scenes in film history. -Liam Gaughan

For a lot of people, the holidays are all about heading home and reuniting with loved ones. But, Happiest Season serves as a reminder–and even a cautionary tale–that visiting family might not be the most relaxing endeavor. It definitely isn’t fun for Harper (Mackenzie Davis) who, despite being in a loving relationship with her girlfriend Abby (Kristen Stewart), is dreading Christmas with her family. Unbeknownst to Abby, Harper’s uptight family doesn’t know that Harper is in a relationship or that she’s gay. Torn between wanting to spend Christmas with her girlfriend and having to be home for the holidays, Harper invites Abby to the big family Christmas party not as her date, but as her orphaned roommate. Will the couple come out of this situation alive, and will Harper’s family uncover their secret? This sharp festive dramedy emphasizes the power of acceptance and is sure to deliver laughs year-round. — Emily Bernard

A coming of age film that shows Pete Davidson has some good acting chops when paired with a solid director in Jason Orley, Big Time Adolescence is all about the pitfalls of youth and what happens when you outgrow those that you once looked up to. It is centered around Griffin Gluck as Monroe, a young kid who looks up to Davidson’s Zeke despite him being the last person you would think of as being a good role model. There are a lot of expected jokes and gags that one would expect. However, there is a deeper aspect to the film that sneaks up on you as we become increasingly disillusioned with the laid back vibe of Zeke and the negative influence it has on those around him. The dialogue all feels natural and increasingly painful, making it a complicated comedy that becomes something more melancholic when you least expect it. — Chase Hutchinson

The road trip buddy comedy Plan B follows ride-or-die friends Sunny (Kuhoo Verma) and Lupe (Victoria Moroles) on their journey to Planned Parenthood for emergency contraception. After her first high school party leads to an awkward first sexual encounter and a lost condom, straight-A student Sunny panics. Unable to get Plan B from their local pharmacy thanks to South Dakota’s “conscious clause”, she recruits her sex-positive, down-for-anything best friend Lupe to go with her to the nearest Planned Parenthood in Rapid City. Not only do the friends have to contend with a closing window of viability for the pill, but they also have to make it back home before Sunny’s strict mom returns to town. Even though this raunchy comedy is absolutely created by and for women, there’s something for almost everyone in Sunny and Lupe’s journey. Plan B balances humorous and heartfelt moments effortlessly, with both emotions likely to leave you in tears. Add it to your watch list ASAP! — Brynna Arens

The romantic comedy Palm Springs is one of the best films of 2020 full-stop. The set-up is fairly simple – Andy Samberg and Cristin Millioti play strangers who meet at a wedding – but the execution is complicated and wonderful. You see, Samberg’s character has been stuck in a time loop for ages, reliving the same day over and over again. Complications arise when Millioti’s character gets sucked into the time loop as well, and a wonderfully hilarious, sweet, and introspective story ensues. This is one of the best romcoms in recent memory. – Adam Chitwood