The 50 Best Comedies on HBO Max That You Can Watch Now

Release Date: 2020

Tasked with their biggest mystery yet, Scooby and the gang are back as they try to uncover a plot to unleash the ghost dog Cerberus upon the world. Described as a ‘dog-pocalypse,’ Scooby and the crew have got a ton of work on their hands, and Scoob will have to dig deep within himself if they are going to have any shot at saving the world.

Release Date: 2020

A powerful superintelligence randomly chooses to follow the life of Carol, one of the most average people in the world. On the cusp of humanity ending, the fate of the world somehow ends up being left in the hands of Carol, who has to prove to the superintelligence agency, that human lives are worth saving.

Release Date: 2020

Downhill stars Will Ferrell and Julia Louis- Dreyfus as a married couple going through a trying time in their relationship after a near-death experience while skiing. The two are then forced to take a closer look at their lives, while re-evaluating their feelings for one another, and the future of their relationship.

Release Date: 2020

Comedian Pete Davidson recounts his life experiences in this semi-autobiographical comedy. Davidson touches on the early beginnings of his standup career, growing up in Staten Island, and overcoming the loss of his father during 9/11 in this poignant documentary.

Release Date: 2020

Starring Brian Quinn, Sal Vulcano, Joe Gatto, and James Murray as The Tenderloins, Impractical Jokers: The Movie is a comedy based on the truTV television series of the same name. Twenty-five years after an embarrassing mishap in which the group ruined a Paula Abdul concert, The Tenderloins have a chance encounter with Abdul, who gives them three tickets to a party. Realizing that one group member has to be left out, The Tenderloins embark on a road trip full of challenges to decide who will be the odd one out.

Release Date: 2019

A good movie for the entire family, super spy Lance Sterling teams up with scientist Walter Beckett to help save the world. The two are polar opposites of one another with Lance being the smooth popular kid, and Walter more of the ‘science nerd.’ With the world suddenly being in danger, the two quickly find out that they will need each other more than ever.

Release Date: 2020

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Dolittle is a tale of a doctor living a life of confinement behind a lush manor in 19th century England. His only form of companionship is a group of exotic animals that he interacts with on a daily basis. However, when Queen Victoria becomes extremely ill, the doctor and his unique friends must go on the hunt for a magical cure.

Release Date: 2011

Produced by Eddie Murphy and directed by Ben Stiller, Tower Heist stars Ben Stiller as Josh Kovaks, the manager of one of New York’s most luxurious properties. The condo’s most famed resident Arthur Shaw (portrayed by Alan Alda), just so happens to be under house arrest for stealing more than $2 Billion from his investors (including Josh). On a mission to get back the $2 Billion stolen, the investors seek out the help of a crook named Slide (Eddie Murphy) to retrieve the money.

Release Date: 2020

Love Life is a romantic comedy series starring Anna Kendrick that chronicles the life of Darby Carter, a thirty-something who has spent her entire 20s and 30s looking for love. The show is an anthology series following a different person each season from their first romance to their last, and was renewed for a second season in June 2020.

Release Date: 2016

Search Party is a show focusing on a group of former students looking to investigate the mysterious disappearance of their college friend Chantal. The leader of the group, Dory, is on a mission to find out what happened to Chantal, and each person in the group has characteristics helpful to the search party. Elliot, who describes himself as being a narcissist, is very good at investigative work.

Portia, an actress, is good at getting information out of people primarily through flirting. Drew, who is extremely sheltered, joins the group as an attempt to repair his fractured relationship with Dory, and last but not least, Dory’s ex-boyfriend Julian is determined to use his journalistic background to find out what exactly happened to Chantal. This is a good show to binge watch if you are looking to try out a new investigative series.

Release Date: 2014

Inspired by co-creator Mike Judge’s Silicon Valley experiences in the 1980s, Silicon Valley highlights the adventures of Richard Hendricks, a struggling engineer attempting to build his own company called Pied Piper. Richard and his friends are trying to hit the jackpot with his business, living together in a Bay Area start-up incubator.

Release Date: 1997

Everybody knows just how iconic South Park is, and now you can relive all of its greatness on HBO Max. You’ll be able to rewind back to the beginning of the show and rewatch all of the legendary madness from 1997 to 2021. 

Release Date: 2018

Barry stars Bill Hader as Barry Berkman, a hitman from Cleveland who travels to Los Angeles to execute a hit on an actor having an affair with a mobsters wife, but instead finds himself joining an acting class, and drawn to its students. Berkman winds up developing feelings for another acting student named Sally, and desperately wants to leave his hitman past behind by starting a new life.

Release Date: 2018

An astronaut named Gary meets a planet destroying Alien named Mooncake in the middle of trying to work off a prison sentence. The two instantly bond, but Gary fails to realize that his new best friend is under the ruling Lord Commander, an vicious dictator who will do anything to get a hold of Mooncake’s evil powers. 

Release Date: 2015

Spencer Strasmore (Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson), a retired NFL player, is trying to find the same success as a financial manager for current NFL players in Miami. Under the direction to only build relationships that are ‘money-based,’ Strasmore quickly finds himself drawn to his players, as he tries to help them find their way in the challenging world of being a professional athlete.

Release Date: 2019

Daniel Radcliffe stars as the son of a tyrannical king, but has no desire to carry on the family tradition of brutal killings and evil deeds. Meanwhile the rest of the towns villagers are living in poverty facing mistreatment, inequality, and poor healthcare. Miracle Workers is an anthology series, and was recently renewed for a third season in August 2020.

Release Date: 2012

An aspiring writer and her group of girlfriends (all of whom are in their early 20s), are going through the process of trying to figure out their lives after living in New York for two years. A different mixture of personalities, the ladies are each dealing with their own set of personal problems including; wanting to start a professional career as a writer but having an issue with finding the motivation to write, relationship problems, raging insecurities, and the desire to have a ‘Sex and the City’ lifestyle.

Release Date: 2007

A young woman moves across the hall from two men who are brilliant, but painfully inexperienced at life. While Sheldon and Leonard may be able to tell you everything about science and quantum physics, they barely know how to operate in social settings, and can’t even begin to function properly when dealing with attractive women. A classic comedy worth revisiting or checking out for the first time if you haven’t already seen it.

Release Date: 1998

One of the best improv shows to ever hit airwaves, members of the studio audience suggest different skits, routines, and games that the actors should participate in, and everything is improvised on the spot. Whose Line Is It Anyway provided loads of hysterical, classic moments, and would be an especially good show for the younger generations who weren’t around to witness in real-time.

Release Date: 2020

A 2020 film based on the DC comics team ‘Birds of Prey,’ Harley Quinn has a nasty target on her back after a breakup with the Joker (breakups can get pretty ugly). On the run from her enemies, Harley meets three other vicious women that soon become a part of her crew: Black Canary, Huntress, and Renee Montoya.

Release Date: 2018

Debbie Ocean has been dreaming up the biggest heist of her life for over five years, and knows it is going to take a group of the best people in crime in order to accomplish her mission. Ocean’s 8 features an ensemble cast including: Sandra Bullock, Rihanna, Anne Hathaway, Cate Blanchett, and Helen Bonham, and received positive reviews after pulling in nearly $300 million at the box office.

Release Date: 2015

Starring Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell, Get Hard is a 2015 comedy about a rich hedge-fund manager named James (Will Ferrell) convicted of fraud, who is trying to get all of his affairs in order before leaving to serve his prison sentence. Aware that he is not cut out for jail life, he seeks the help of a business man named James (Kevin Hart) for help.

Release Date: 2016

A spoof on Fifty Shades of Grey, a wealthy entrepreneur named Christian Black (Marlon Wayans) is interviewed by a young college student Hannah Steele for roommate’s school newspaper. Black quickly finds himself attracted to Steele, and similar to Fifty Shades of Grey, introduces her into his world of S&M (albeit very differently). Black’s practices put a strain on their relationship, and two are forced to work through their problems.

Release Date: 2017

Losing your income is always a sucky experience, and three lifelong gents (portrayed by Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin) are ready to buck the system upon losing their pension. Desperate to pay their bills, the trio sets out to destroy the very bank that stole their money.

Release Date: 2020

The High Note tells the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a superstar who is beginning to become a bit full of herself. Her personal assistant Maggie (Dakota Johnson) has always dreamed of being a music producer, and the two are presented with a pivotal career opportunity that could forever change the course of their lives.

Release Date: 2012

So what do you do when you have been virtually ignored for most of your high school career? You throw a party so epic that you will be instantly catapulted into ‘cool status.’ That is exactly what three high school students aim to do in order to improve their ‘ranking’ amongst their peers, but things quickly go awry as word begins to spread about their upcoming party.

Release Date: 2014

Directed by Nick Cannon, School Dance features an all-star cast with familiar faces like; Tiffany Haddish, George Lopez, Mike Epps, Wilmer Valderrama. The film tells the story of a highschool freshmen who wants to be a part of the school’s most popular dance troupe to impress a girl he likes, but lacks the confidence to pass the imitation test due to his issue of ‘freezing’ when performing in front of audiences.

Release Date: 2016

Insecure has had so many different twists, turns, and storylines through the years that it would be nearly impossible to recap (and we wouldn’t want to spoil the show for those that haven’t watched it anyway), but with the series ending this year, now would be a great time to binge watch the previous four seasons. Episode times range from about 25 to 30 minutes, so you definitely have more than enough time to catch up before season five if you are new to the Insecure game.

Release Date: 2017

Comedian Amy Sedaris invites viewers into her home, with each episode centered around a specific theme. Previous themes have included episodes focusing on cooking, relationships, and even darker topics such as grief. At Home With Amy Sedaris ran from October 2017 to June 2020 on truTV, and now fans can check it out again on HBO Max.

Release Date: 2009

With his MLB career in ruins due to substance abuse and irrational behavior, Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) is forced to take a job as a physical education teacher at his old middle school. Determined to make it back into the major league, Powers must make some serious lifestyle changes if he wants a shot at playing again.

Release Date: 2005

Robot Chicken was a comedic sketch show that used dolls and action figures to act out different scenes in stop-animation. The show ran for ten seasons, and frequently incorporated themes from Star Wars and DC Comics. 200 episodes were made over the course of its ten seasons, and all 200 are currently available on HBO Max.

Release Date: 1996

Debuting in 1996, Arli$$ was a sitcom focused on the adventures of Arliss Michaels (Robert Wuhl). Consistently navigating the ins and outs of the sport business, Michaels is all about the money, and will stop at nothing to get what he wants (hence the dollar signs in the show’s title). Arli$$ ran from 1996 to 2002, and many of the episodes featured celebrity cameos from people who were well known in the sports industry.

Release Date: 2016

After a commercial flight crashes on a random island, the group of survivors have to learn how to navigate their new habitat, while adjusting to the island not having any of the basic necessities (cell phones, restaurants, etc.) they are used to for survival. Wrecked ran from 2016 to 2018, and all three seasons are available on HBO Max.

Release Date: 2021

Starring Anne Hathaway and Chiwetel Ejiofor, Locked Down tells the tale of a couple planning to rob a jewelry store during the COVID-19 lockdown. The movie is among the first to be filmed in its entirety during the pandemic, and is worth checking out for that reason alone

Release: 2016

Most of us have already seen Suicide Squad as it was one of the most hyped movie releases of 2016, however it never hurts to rewatch a classic. Deadshot (Will Smith), Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), and all of the other incarcerated villains must work together to save the world from an apocalypse while also battling the Joker (Jared Leto).

Release Date: 2005

An excellent family-friendly film, Robots remains a generational classic whose impact is still felt nearly two decades after its release. Based in a ‘robot world,’ a young inventor joins Bigweld Industries as a way to gain more experience, but quickly finds himself in a corrupt situation.

Release Date: 2006

Another family-friendly classic, Happy Feet is a film that explores the world of Emperor Penguins who find their soulmates through song. However when little Mumble, the son of Memphis and Norma, discovers he can’t sing, he attempts to find his purpose through tap dancing.

Release Date: 1983

The Griswold family embarks on a cross-country trip to Walley World Theme Park, and boy are they in for an adventure! Clark Griswold, the head of household, finds himself in trouble with his wife Ellen as he can't stop checking out a gorgeous young woman driving a very nice sports car, the two have to deal with their children bickering during the ride, and unfortunately the family suffers car problems and the death of a family member while on the road. You can catch the full adventure on HBO Max.

Release Date: 2006

After an awful landing in Ratropolis, a curious Rodent needs the help of a sewer scavenger to help him get back to East London. As if finding his way back home to his luxurious posh wasn't hard enough, the rodent then has to deal with a rodent-hating toad that is out to kill both him and his cousin.

Release Date: 2011

The Chipettes are on a cruise to the International Music Awards, and troublemaker Alvin can't resist stirring up the pot. Alvin and the crew soon find themselves on a deserted island, and realize that they have some friendly company.

Release Date: 2000

A hip-hop drama-comedy starring Jet Li, Aaliyah, and Anthony Anderson, Romeo Must Die is an early 2000s take on classic Shakespear as an ex-policeman (Jet Li) breaks out of jail to seek revenge for his brothers death. While there he falls in love with Trish O' Day (Aaliyah), who ends up becoming his partner in crime.

Release Date: 2002

The literal embodiment of Y2k sitcoms, What I Like About You ran four seasons, spanning 80 episodes. Centered around Holly Tyler (Amanda Bynes), a wild young woman who is forced to turn things down upon moving in with her conservative older sister, the siblings quickly discover that staying out of trouble is much easier said than done.

Release Date: 2012

A nameless marijuana dealer known simply as 'The Guy,' delivers all of the 'good stuff' to his clients in New York City by way of a bicycle, and every single one of his customers live very unique lives. Each episode dives into the adventures of his clients, providing quality entertainment that allows viewers to experience characters from all walks of life.

Release Date: 2003

Don't you miss shows like these? An unscripted comedy that literally takes viewers into the squad car as incompetent officers attempt to solve local crimes, you absolutely will not be able to contain your laughter with this show. Make sure you aren't eating or drinking anything while watching as it could result an accident. Seriously.

Release Date: 2019

A heist film based on the novel La noche de la Usina by Eduardo Sacheri, Heroic Losers is about a group of neighbors who set out to recover money swindled from their bank manager and shady lawyer. The group is determined to seek justice and get their money back at all costs.

Release Date: 2012

We could be wrong with this statement, but a five-year engagement can sometimes be an indication of relationship problems, and that is exactly what Tom Solomon (Jason Segel) and his fiancee Violet Barnes (Emily Blunt) are experiencing. As time continues to pass, the couple begins to wonder if they are truly meant to be.

Release Date: 2005

What would you do if your wedding was crashed by a couple of 'perfect gentleman' who use their spare time to destroy people's weddings? You would be pretty upset right? Well if you are looking for a blood boiling film with a bit of comedy mixed in, then consider checking out this 2005 hit film that remains a classic in the 2000s rom-com genre. We can assure that you won't be disappointed.

Release Date: 2000

Spanning 10 seasons over a six-year period, Curb Your Enthusiasm was a dark-comedy in which Seinfield creator Larry David played a version of himself. The show was based on numerous improvised series that centered around the many different obstacles and annoyances that life can throw at you, and unfortunately for Larry, his small problems often turn bigger, making his life even more chaotic.

Release Date: 1996

Let's take it back to the 1990s shall we. Courage The Cowardly Dog was about a timid dog named Courage whose personality was exactly the opposite of his name. Courage, who suffers from paranoia issues, is forced to overcome his fears when ghosts and paranormal spirits threaten his owners and their farm.

Release Date: 2010

Following the massively successful series, it was only right that Sex and the City hit the big screen for a second time with another feature film. Starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon, the four ladies returned to explore life, love, and fashion as they usually do, but with a twist. The girls take a vacation to Abu Dhabi, and the trip presents them with plenty of adventures, as well as temptation.

Release Date: 2013

Last but not least Rick and Morty, one of the GOATS. An animated series that follows a genius scientists and his not so genius grandson, Rick and Morty is one of those late-night binge worthy shows that everybody should experience at some point. If you aren't already a Rick and Morty fan, then do yourself a favor and become one. You won't regret it.