The Funniest Movies and Shows Now Streaming on Max

Are you looking for something fun to watch with your new Max subscription? Don't worry, we've got you covered. If you subscribe to this streaming service then it's time to put your money to good use and have a great laugh with some of the funniest movies and shows now streaming on Max. As of the time of this writing, a monthly subscription to Max will cost you only $9.99 a month if you choose the plan with ads. For that cost, it's well worth checking out some of the incredible comedic performances on this list.

You'll find that there's a great variety of shows and movies now streaming on Max. The movies alone are worth the price. In addition to new comedies, like "Barbie," there are also many old school funny films, including "Ted 2," "Trainwreck," and "My Big Fat Greek Wedding." If you didn't see them when they came out, this is your chance.

As far as TV shows, there are many knee-slappers on Max, including older classics like "Eastbound & Down," "Pushing Daisies," and "A Different World." This is also the place to check out some of the highly-reviewed comedies that are no longer on the air, including "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Veep," and "Barry."

To determine the funniest movies and shows now streaming on Max, 24/7 Tempo went straight to the source to see which comedies are currently available on the channel. To filter out the best comedies, we then used online sources, including the Internet Movie Database and Rotten Tomatoes, to create this list. We guarantee you'll like at least a few of these selections. If you're also a horror fan, then also check out this list of the scariest movies and shows now streaming on Max.

• IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
• Director/Creator: Seth MacFarlane
• Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Seth MacFarlane, Amanda Seyfried

Easily one of the best movies now streaming on Max is the Mark Wahlberg comedy "Ted 2." It continues the loveable, funny, and raunchy story of a grown man and his best friend, a huge teddy bear. If you like the show "Family Guy," then you'll likely love this film as it is made by Seth MacFarlane, who made that cartoon a hit. Parents will likely enjoy it but the kids should probably skip this one as that big teddy bear is surprisingly rude and crude.

• IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
• Director/Creator: David O. Russell
• Cast: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro

For something funny but also a bit more serious, check out the comedic drama "Silver Linings Playbook." This 2012 film is the story of a man who spends some time in a mental institution before moving in with his parents who have an obsession with the Philadelphia Eagles. Then, out of nowhere, he falls in love, which tests his sanity. This was an Academy Award winning-film, and Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence knocked it out of the park. They're very funny with memorable characters. It's a great movie that's based on a book.

• IMDb Rating: 6.2/10
• Director/Creator: Judd Apatow
• Cast: Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Brie Larson

This comedy was a big deal when it came out in 2015, and it's just as good today. It's a comedy directed by Judd Apatow, who also made many other hits over the years, including "Knocked Up" and "The 40 Year-Old Virgin." In this movie, a woman who's afraid to make a commitment to a man has to figure out her life when she meets a good guy. This is a really funny movie with many top-notch comedians, including Bill Hader, Colin Quinn, Mike Birbiglia, and Nikki Glaser, among others.

• IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
• Director/Creator: Bill Cosby
• Cast: Lisa Bonet, Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy

One of the best comedic TV shows now streaming on Max is the old cult classic "A Different World." This 1987 sitcom was a spinoff of "The Cosby Show." It follows Denise Huxtable as she attends college and shares her living quarters with a few white students and uses the experience to learn about life in the real world. It's like an old-school version of "Blackish." This show ran for six years and it has many memorable episodes, and you can catch them all on Max.

• IMDb Rating: 8.9/10
• Director/Creator: Nathan Fielder, Michael Koman
• Cast: Nathan Fielder, Anthony Filosa, Salomon Flores

For something a bit different, check out the satirical documentary/reality comedy TV show "Nathan for You." It follows the misadventures of Canadian comedian Nathan Fielder. The concept of the show is that he has a business background, and he uses his expertise to help struggling companies get back on track. The idea is that it's a parody of marketing companies and their many crazy strategies. You need to see it to understand, but once you finish one episode, you'll want to watch them all.

• IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
• Director/Creator: Greta Gerwig
• Cast: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Issa Rae

One of the hottest comedies now streaming on Max is the recent box office juggernaut "Barbie," which came out last year. This movie stars A-lister Margot Robbie as the titular Mattel children's toy as she goes on an adventure to find herself. Ryan Gosling plays one of many Ken dolls in the film. It's a very colorful experience, and the movie sends a great message to children worldwide. The movie also has a lot of funny moments and it's likely a film that you'll watch repeatedly. Everything you watch, you'll likely notice something new.

• IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
• Director/Creator: Alec Berg, Bill Hader
• Cast: Bill Hader, Stephen Root, Sarah Goldberg

The TV show "Barry" is about a hitman who moves from the Midwest to Los Angeles and finds himself stuck in the theater arts scene when he goes on a job to whack an actor. Instead of completing the job, he gets the acting bug and wants to star in theater productions. However, his handler has other ideas, and he is tied up between his passion and his dark past. It's kind of like a show version of "Get Shorty." This is a black comedy, and it's not for everyone; the people who like it rave about every episode.

• IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
• Director/Creator: Armando Iannucci
• Cast: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale, Anna Chlumsky

If you're looking for a little comedic political satire, then "Veep" may be right up your alley. It's about Selina Meyer, a woman who becomes the Vice President of the United States. She's a little hesitant about the job and finds that there's a lot to juggle, including working with the President. The show has a huge cast of comedy stars, including Julie Louis-Dreyfus, Gary Cole, Matt Walsh, and more. This is a fun show that will keep your mind off of some of the real-world politics that can often drive people crazy.

• IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
• Director/Creator: Joel Zwick
• Cast: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine

This independent comedy film was a major hit when it was released back in 2002, and it became one of the most successful films of all time. Now, you can watch it on Max. It is the story of a Greek woman who falls in love with a non-Greek man and has to get through the crazy wedding while convincing her relatives that he's good enough for her. This is a funny and very honest film that doesn't take itself too seriously, but it's a great film to watch if you're looking for a good chuckle.

• IMDb Rating: 4.4/10
• Director/Creator: Calmatic
• Cast: Jacob Latimore, Tosin Cole, Karen Obilom

In this "remix" of the original 1990 film, a couple of friends who also work as club promoters and house cleaners end up cleaning basketball player LeBron James' home and decide to throw a major party there. The movie was not a commercial hit, and the critics didn't love it, but that doesn't mean the film isn't good. You'll have a good time and plenty of laughs if you don't go in trying to take the film too seriously. This is also a chance to see some of the most famous NBA players and great comedians together having a blast.

• IMDb Rating: 7.2/10
• Director/Creator: David S. Ward
• Cast: Tom Berenger, Charlie Sheen, Corbin Bersen

One of the best sports comedies now streaming on Max is the baseball classic "Major League." In it, a fictionalized version of the old team, the Cleveland Indians, is trying to win games and get to the World Series. The movie has some really funny antics and a unique brand of comedy. If you enjoy sports and watching baseball, you'll get some good entertainment out of it as there's some great references to the sport. If you get a chance, also watch the sequel, "Major League II."

• IMDb Rating: 8.8/10
• Director/Creator: Larry David
• Cast: Larry David, Cheryl Hines, Jeff Garlin

One of the funniest improv shows now streaming on Max is "Curb Your Enthusiasm," which follows the semi-true life of "Seinfeld" co-creator Larry David. He goes around town with his friends Jeff Green and Richard Lewis and they get into misadventures and misunderstandings and it's really funny. This can be a vulgar show, so it's not for kids, but it's great for people who love old 90s comedy. The show has officially ended this year, but you can watch all the seasons here from beginning to end. If you enjoyed "Seinfeld," then watch season seven, where they all reunite.

• IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
• Director/Creator: Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky
• Cast: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Carl Clemons-Hopkins

For something a bit more serious but still quite funny, check out "Hacks." This show is about the business of comedy as a famous stand-up comedian and a young up-and-coming comedy writer forge a friendship and learn from each other. It's a show about taking risks and doing what you love without worrying about what everyone else thinks. Jean Smart is really funny in the show. Critics really enjoy "Hacks" as well, and it has won Primetime Emmy Awards for its writing, directing, and acting.

• IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
• Director/Creator: Mike Judge
• Cast: Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, David Herman

Anyone who has ever worked in an office in any capacity will likely love "Office Space" and end up laughing from start to finish. This movie gets the work-life dynamics of full-time work down perfectly, and it's amazing to see on screen what we all think in our heads when we go to work every day. Every actor in this movie is hilarious, and it was directed by the creator of the cartoons "King of the Hill" and "Beavis and Butthead," so you know it's good. Everyone should watch this movie at least once.

• IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
• Director/Creator: Robert Luketic
• Cast: Luke Wilson, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair

Another one of the best films now streaming on Max is the cult classic "Legally Blond." This movie is like "Barbie" but set in law school, and it's a lot of fun. Reese Witherspoon really steals the show, which is why this is the character that most people think of when they think of the actress. There's also a great story here, and it's fascinating to watch how she figures everything out in the end. If you like old school comedy, this is the one for you.

• IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
• Director/Creator: Ben Best, Jody Hill, Danny McBride
• Cast: Danny McBride, Steve Little, Katy Mixon Greer

If you enjoy many of the Will Ferrell movies of the 2000s, then you'll love "Eastbound & Down," which the comedian helped to produce. It's about a former baseball pitcher with self-destructive behaviors who loses his career and ends up moving back to his hometown to teach physical education before he finds a way to play baseball again in Mexico. The problem is that he can't help but get in his own way. This is another funny sitcom that's not for the kids, but it has a lot of those screwball comedy antics that many people enjoy.

• IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
• Director/Creator: Bryan Fuller
• Cast: Lee Pace, Anna Friel, Chi McBride

"Pushing Daisies" was an innovative comedic sitcom that aired from 2007 to 2009. It's the story of Ned, who has a secret power that allows him to bring people back from the dead just by touching them. He decides to use the power on his dead girlfriend. She comes back to life, but the catch is that if he ever touches her again, she'll go back to being dead forever. It sounds kind of morbid at the start, but it really is a funny comedy with a lot of physical jokes and gags, and it's worth a watch.

• IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
• Director/Creator: Barry Sonnenfeld
• Cast: John Travolta, Gene Hackman, Rene Russo

If you mixed "Pulp Fiction" with a whacky comedy, you'd have "Get Shorty." It's the story of a hitman who goes to Hollywood to collect on a debt and gets mixed up in the scene as he learns that Tinseltown is a lot like the mob. This humorous film was directed by Barry Sonnenfeld, who directed the "Men in Black" films and "The Addams Family" movies, so you know you're in for a good time. If you want to see a movie that pokes fun at Hollywood, this is the comedy to see.

• IMDb Rating: 6.3/10
• Director/Creator: Tim Story
• Cast: Ice Cube, Cedric the Entertainer, Eve

Finally, we have "Barbershop," which is a hilarious film that came out in 2002. It has an ensemble cast of great comedic performers, like Ice Cube, Cedrick the Entertainer, Anthony Anderson, Keith David, and more. The movie is about their lives and how they all have known each other for years. It's a great movie that spawned several sequels and you can see how it all began right here. So, now that you know about the funniest movies and shows now streaming on Max, learn what to avoid with this list of the worst shows on Max right now.