Shubhabrata Dutta
Comedy movies carry a lot of advantages for their audiences. Although they aren’t prescribed as medicines, they can work wonders for your mental health. To tune it down a bit, watching comedy movies relieves stress, brings joy, and serves as a great getaway from a mundane life. Of course, you can watch them even if your life isn’t mundane, and they will have the same effect, perhaps even better than usual, as they will only add to your already happiness-filled life.
So, here we bring you nine great comedy movies of different kinds, all of which are available for streaming on Peacock. Each of these movies, while being connected by humor, offers a different type of comedy customized to complement the story, offering you a unique experience with each watch.
6. Better Watch Out (2016)
A horror comedy directed by Chris Peckover, ‘Better Watch Out’ stars Olivia DeJonge, Levi Miller, and Ed Oxenbould. It shows what happens when 17-year-old Ashley arrives at 12-year-old Luke Lerner’s suburban home to babysit him. Luke’s friend Garret also joins them. Luke has feelings for Ashley and plans to seduce her, but things take a dark turn when someone breaks into the house. It is slowly revealed that the intruder isn’t the criminal but one of the three already inside the house. Who is it? To find out, you can watch this movie here.
5. Vengeance (2022)
Directed by B. J. Novak, ‘Vengeance’ is a dark comedy drama about an aspiring writer who goes to his ex-girlfriend’s funeral, only to find himself in the middle of a mysterious murder case. New Yorker writer Ben Manalowitz arrives in Texas for Abilene’s (Ben’s ex) funeral. As he meets various people who knew her, he realizes that her death can be a good topic for his podcast. His research, as he tries to figure out how Abilene died, makes ‘Vengeance’ a rare comedy where the different shades of the truth are revealed in a way that is as humorous as it is scary. From drug dealers to corrupt officials to a “powerful” record producer, the movie is as real as fiction can get. To find out what we mean, you can stream the movie right here.
4. Maggie Moore(s) (2023)
Helmed by John Slattery, ‘Maggie Moore(s)’ deals with the murders of two women who share the same name, Maggie Moore. It is upto Police Chief Jordan Sanders to solve the case, and during his investigation, he meets a woman named Rita, the neighbor of one of the Maggies. On one hand, we have these two new lovebirds, and on the other hand, we have the curious case of the double murders that seems to have been ordained by confusion itself. Starring John Hamm and Tina Fey in the leads, ‘Maggie Moore(s)’ is a bingeworthy dark comedy you can stream right here.
3. 50/50 (2011)
The comedy movie ‘50/50’ is based on the true story of the movie’s writer, Will Reiser, who dramatizes his experience with cancer. The movie, helmed by Jonathan Levine, shows a guy named Adam Lerner, who has cancer. However, he has his best friend, Kyle Hirons, by his side to cope with the shock. As he tries to navigate the remaining part of his life, we are exposed to his experiences, including talking to a therapist, going on a date, and repairing his relationship with his mother. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen, and Anna Kendrick, ‘50/50’ can be streamed here.
2. Paul (2011)
Two best friends/sci-fi enthusiasts decide to check out Area 51. Their expectations get bombarded after they come across Paul, an alien who is waiting for his people to come and get him. Graeme and Clive become good friends with Paul and have a great time together. However, Paul needs to stay alive until his folks come for him, which is tough, especially with Secret Service agents looking for him. After all, he is an alien, apparently both dangerous and useful, two qualities that countries across the world have always sought. With a stellar cast that includes Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Seth Rogen as Paul, Jason Bateman, Bill Hader, and Kristen Wiig, ‘Paul’ is directed by Greg Mottola. You can enjoy it right here.
1. Scary Movie (2000)
‘Scary Movie’ is a cult classic remembered for its offensive nature. The R-rated slasher parody makes fun of horror movies while showing a group of friends being hunted by a Ghostface-masked killer. With a cast that includes fan-favorites like Jon Abrahams, Anna Faris, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Carmen Electra, Shannon Elizabeth, and Regina Hall, ‘Scary Movie’ is a must-watch comedy purely due to its treatment of the horror comedy genre. If you are up for a no-holds-barred, wacky, and crude binge, ‘Scary Movie’ is an apt choice. You can enjoy it with your friends right here.
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