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.
4. 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.
3. Instant Family (2018)
‘Instant Family’ is an inspiring family comedy-drama film directed by Sean Anders. Based on true events from the director’s life, the movie dives into the complexities of the foster care system. When Pete (Mark Wahlberg) and Ellie Wanger (Rose Byrne) decide to fill the void in their marriage by adopting, they find themselves unexpectedly fostering three siblings. With the support of a talented cast, including Isabela Moner, Gustavo Quiroz, Julianna Gamiz, Octavia Spencer, and Margo Martindale, the story unravels the challenges and joys of instant parenthood. This heartwarming tale is not only a testament to the resilience of family bonds but also provides insight into the adoption process. Perfect for kids, it emphasizes the significance of love, family, and acceptance. You may watch ‘Instant Family’ here.
2. Being John Malkovich (1999)
After failing to give shape to his dream career as a puppeteer, Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) gets a job at a company called Lestercorp. There, the man, married to a woman named Lottey (Cameron Diaz), falls in love with a co-worker named Maxine (Catherine Keener). He also discovers a secret tunnel at his workplace. Rather than leading to a real place, it lets him inside the mind of actor John Malkovich for fifteen minutes, allowing control as well. Trouble ensure when Lotte and John’s love interest at office Machine start using the tunnel. Lotte falls in love with Maxine, who reciprocates the feeling. However, this happens only when Maxine meets Lotte as Malkovich. What further adds to the chaos is when Craig takes complete control over. To get what he wants, Craig takes over Malkovich’s mind. With a surreal approach to a post-modernist and existential narrative, ‘Being John Malkovich’ is a must-watch. It can be streamed here.
1. Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
Directed by Barry Levinson, ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ features Robin Williams as Adrian Cronauer, who works as a DJ at the Armed Forces Radio Service in Saigon in 1965 (Vietnam War). His uncanny brand of comedy, as he spreads news to the soldiers with funny segments, makes him a favorite among the soldiers, though Sergeant Major Phillip Dickerson (J. T. Walsh) doesn’t like him or his humor. As the plot progresses, the reality of war hits hard, affecting Cronaur deeply as he tries to connect with a Vietnamese girl named Trinh, who teaches at a nearby school. With an immortal performance by Robins, whose signature words, “Good morning, Vietnam!” became a catchphrase for cinephiles across generations, ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ is a rare drama blending war and comedy. It can be streamed here.
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