With so many streaming platforms to choose from these days, how do you narrow down the options? For a while, Netflix was the top streaming platform that reigned supreme. It seemed no other options were even slightly comparable. As of now, alternative streaming platforms have given Netflix a run for its money. While it’s true that Netflix is known for producing some incredible original TV shows and movies, viewers are still enjoying complete excellence from the likes of HBO Max, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.
Prime memberships start at $14.99 per month with an annual price point of $139. Prime features some popular channels like Showtime and Paramount Plus. Viewers can rely on Prime to watch live TV, sporting events, and many shows and movies.
Similar to Netflix and other competitors, streaming can be done from smartphones, tablets, and laptops as well. Choosing Prime as a trusted platform for entertainment is a great idea if you deeply appreciate the comedy genre. Prime is full to the brim with comedy shows and movies that’ll have you laughing from start to finish. While we’re on the topic of funny movies, click here to learn more about the highest-grossing comedies of all time.
To compile this list of the funniest movies and TV shows now streaming on Prime, 24/7 Tempo consulted several entertainment sources. These include IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Collider, Digital Trends, and Movie Web.
Upgraded (2024)
- IMDb user rating: 6.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 77%
- Director: Carlson Young
Actress Camila Mendes has landed tons of projects following the success of “Riverdale.” One of those projects happens to be “Upgraded,” which premiered in 2024. The comedy is available now for streaming on Prime telling the story of a woman named Ana with love on the brain.
She willfully leans into a case of mistaken identity after meeting a handsome guy she’s completely attracted to. When he finds himself convinced that she’s actually her boss, she doesn’t set the record straight. Instead, a romantic journey full of unexpected twists and turns ensues until he learns the truth.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017 – 2023)
- IMDb user rating: 8.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 84%
- Creator: Amy Sherman-Palladino
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” aired for five beloved season starting in 2017. Although the show’s classified as a drama, it’s brimming with enough hilarious moments to also be considered a full-fledged comedy. “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” takes place in the late 1950s, focused on a woman named Midge. She lives in undeniably idyllic life because everything in her world is perfect. Her relationship to her husband and her experience as a mother living in an upscale New York City apartment on the upper West side speak volumes.
When she discovers per hidden talent of stand-up comedy, it turns her life upside down. This show has garnered loads of recognition from audiences and critics, including several accolades. Some of those awards include the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical or Comedy TV Series.
Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
- IMDb user rating: 6.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 56%
- Director: Steve Pink
Although “Hot Tub Time Machine” didn’t receive the highest praises on IMDb or Rotten Tomatoes, those scores don’t take away from its true hilarity. “Hot Tub Time Machine” is a movie that embodies the definition of true comedic genius. It focuses on a man who uses a malfunctioning time machine at a party.
He finds the time machine at a ski resort, but at first, he’s unaware of how different things will be based on changes he makes while zooming into the past. As soon as he realizes the gravity of his actions, he quickly jumps into action to relive the fateful night that changed it all. His ultimate goal is to make sure his nephew is still conceived. “Hot Tub Time Machine” stars John Cusack, Craig Robinson, and Rob Corddry in the leading roles.
‘Upload’ (2020 – Present)
- IMDb user rating: 7.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 92%
- Creator: Greg Daniels
“Upload” premiered in 2020 with its first well-received season. Since the show has been a hit so far, new seasons are still being filmed and released to this day. The show starts in the year 2023, with a heavy focus on deeply intense technology. The tech is designed to impact everyone’s life beyond the grave.
“Upload” certainly has a “Black Mirror” vibe to it since the technology featured on the show allows human beings to merge themselves into a virtual existence after dying. When the lead character, played by Robby Amell, uploads his consciousness into the virtual world after dying, he realizes things aren’t always as they seem.
Annie Hall (1977)
- IMDb user rating: 8.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 92%
- Director: Woody Allen
Back in 1977, Woody Allen directed a movie called “Annie Hall” starring Diane Keaton and Tony Roberts. Allen himself is also one of the main characters in the cast lineup. He plays the role of a Jewish comedian who spends the bulk of the film reflecting on a former relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Annie.
He compares the failed relationship with Annie to his other failed romances as a way of pinpointing exactly where issues arise when he gets romantically involved with someone new. The movie is filled with a slew of funny moments as well as insightful ones. The award-winning comedy earned the Academy Award for Best Picture, the BAFTA Award for Best Film, and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Film.
‘Freaks and Geeks’ (1999 – 2000)
- IMDb user rating: 8.8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 100%
- Creator: Paul Feig
“Freaks and Geeks” is a hilarious TV show chock-full of A-list actors who grew up and expanded their Hollywood careers on the silver screen. Linda Cardellini, Busy Philipps, James Franco, Jason Segel, and Seth Rogen are just some of the big-name stars who appeared on “Freaks and Geeks” from 1999 until 2000.
The show focuses on a group of misfit high school kids trying to get by in the 1980s. In accordance to the title, some of the characters on campus are “freaks” while others are “geeks.” Cardellini’s character, Lindsay Weir, spends her youth questioning whether or not she wants to fit in with troublemakers at school or kids who care about getting good grades.
The Big Sick (2017)
- IMDb user rating: 7.5 /10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 88%
- Director: Michael Showalter
“The Big Sick” is a 2017 comedy that sheds light on the complexities of interracial relationships. A comedian named Kumail Nanjiani comes from Pakistani culture, and it’s a culture he embraces. He falls in love with a Caucasian grad school student named Emily Gardner.
Although they come from two different worlds, their love for each other is as real as it gets. When she contracts a mysterious illness that leaves them questioning how much time they’ll have left with each other, they’re suddenly forced to spend time with each other’s families. Emily’s disease becomes the catalyst that makes people from Kumail’s Pakistani culture and her American culture finally connect.
‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ (1999 – Present)
- IMDb user rating: 8.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 100%
- Creator: Stephen Hillenburg
Ever since “SpongeBob SquarePants” landed on TV in 1999, it’s been labeled one of the most beloved TV shows for children ever. Since the show is so popular, new episodes are still being created and released today. Based on demand for the TV show, three movies honoring the yellow sponge have hit theaters over the years.
The first premiered in 2004 followed by its equal in 2015. The third and most recent movie came out in 2020. The “SpongeBob SquarePants” TV show focuses on an animated yellow sea creature who lives in the ocean with his small group of aquatic friends. Some of the voice actors who’ve lent their talents to “SpongeBob SquarePants” include Tom Kenny, Bill Fagerbakke, and Stephen Hillenberg. Hillenberg also happens to be the show’s creator.
Red Rocket (2021)
- IMDb user rating: 7.1/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 74%
- Director: Sean Baker
If you’re truly ready to laugh, “Red Rocket” is the comedy on Prime for you. It’s available for streaming on Prime now as an R-rated movie that first premiered in 2021. It tells the story of a man named Mikey Saber who recently retired from the adult movie making industry.
Now that he’s decided he’s done filming triple X content for strangers to watch, he realizes he’ll be better off returning to his hometown in Texas. Unfortunately for him, no one he once knew actually wants to see him return. “Red Rocket” is full of heartfelt moments, but the funny scenes in the movie classify it as an incredible comedy.
Primo (2023 – Present)
- IMDb user rating: 8/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 100%
- Creator: Shea Serrano
“Primo” is a brand-new TV show that premiered in 2023. New seasons of “Primo” are still on their way for viewers to enjoy soon enough. Although the show is fresh on the scene, it has already garnered tons of love and appreciation from fans who are amused by the hilarious storylines.
It’s about a teenager growing up in San Antonio with dreams of attending college someday. His hectic family life and the stressful expectations placed on his shoulders make him question whether or not he’ll actually be capable of achieving his dreams. His familial dynamics of growing up with five obnoxious uncles and single mother only pile onto his situation.
Rick Stanicky (2024)
- IMDb user rating: 6.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 97%
- Director: Peter Farrelly
Fans of Zac Efron who started keeping up with him during his “High School Musical” days are in luck with his newest 2024 movie. “Rick Stanicky” is a comedy film that tells the story of three childhood best friends who reconnect in their adulthood. Their ultimate goal as teens was to pull off the perfect prank.
Unfortunately for them, their plans went awry. They invented a fictional human being named Rick Stanicky to be their scapegoat. Funny enough, it totally worked as a way of keeping themselves out of trouble. Years later, it gets revealed that they still use Rick Stanicky’s name to avoid taking accountability for any of their wrongdoings.
With Love (2021 – 2023)
- IMDb user rating: 7.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 100%
- Creator: Gloria Calderón Kellett
“With Love” is a comedy show that premiered in 2021. It lasted for two seasons coming to an end in 2023. It’s about two characters named Lily and Jorge Diaz. They’re siblings who share one lovey-dovey goal: They both want to find their soulmates so they’ll feel like they have true purposes in life. During the holiday season, they go out of their way to cross paths with people they might potentially be able to eventually marry.
The highs and lows of “With Love” are relatable and hilarious. In 2022, “With Love” received a nomination for the Outstanding New TV Series category at the 33rd GLAAD Media Awards. The nomination was well-deserved since “With Love” merits proper recognition for its comedic genius. Some of the talented actors from “With Love” include Emeraude Toubia, Rome Flynn, Mark Indelicato, Desmond Chiam, and Isis King.
Blockers (2018)
- IMDb user rating: 6.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 84%
- Director: Kay Cannon
“Blockers” is a 2018 comedy starring Leslie Mann and John Cena in the leading roles. Three desperate parents band together with one fear consuming them. They’re determined to prevent their daughters from going “all the way” on prom night. “Blockers” is meant to be a lighthearted comedy, but it has a plot line that plenty of parents can resonate with in the real world.
The dedication the fictional parents have to keep their daughters protected takes them down undeniable paths of true hilarity. This comedy is a great movie to lean on for opening dialogue about sensitive topics in a funny and enlightened way. Keep in mind that “Blockers” is rated R based on its themes of sexuality.
Outlaws (2021 – Present)
- IMDb user rating: 7.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 80%
- Creator: Elgin James, Stephen Merchant
“Outlaws” first premiered in 2021, with new seasons coming soon. It tells the story of seven different people stuck in each other’s presence after getting sentenced with community service. All seven of the main characters come from different walks of life, which is what makes the show so funny.
It’s been compared to the likes of “The Office,” which focused on multiple employees working at a paper sales office. Although none of the employees on “The Office” had anything in common, they were forced to get through their 40-hour work week with each other. “Outlaws” brings a similar vibe aside from the fact that it isn’t filmed mockumentary-style.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
- IMDb user rating: 7.6/10
- Rotten Tomatoes audience score: 84%
- Director: Edgar Wright
“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” is a hilarious comedy based on a graphic novel series with six volumes. With Michael Cera cast as the leading actor in the movie, the hilarity isn’t shocking. Other actors from “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” include Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Aubrey Plaza, Brie Larson, Chris Evans, Anna Kendrick, and Brandon Routh. There’s no denying that the producers pulled out all the stops when casting such an impressive lineup of individuals.
“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” tells the story of a bass guitarist name Scott who falls in love with a girl named Ramona Flowers. Unfortunately for him, her army of evil ex-boyfriends (and one ex-girlfriend) are determined to fight Scott to block him from pursuing a relationship with Ramona. Some comedy movies are easier to love than others. Click here to find out about the comedies audiences loved but critics totally hated.