Prime Video’s comedy shelf is deep—but it’s also messy: some titles are included with Prime, others show up as rent/buy, and availability can change by region. Below are 15 strong, broadly crowd-pleasing picks to start with.
The 15 Best Comedies to Stream on Prime Video Right Now
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)
Jim Carrey goes full physical-comedy chaos in a holiday staple that’s way funnier than it has any right to be.
Barbershop (2002)
A community hangout comedy with sharp one-liners, big personalities, and a surprisingly warm core underneath the laughs.
The Break-Up (2006)
A breakup comedy that leans into the petty realism of a shared-space split—two people at war over who gets to stay.
Osmosis Jones (2001)
An inventive “inside the human body” comedy that mixes oddball humor with an animated buddy-cop vibe.
Coming 2 America (2021)
Eddie Murphy returns as Prince Akeem in a legacy sequel built around fish-out-of-water comedy and a big ensemble.
Uncle Buck (1989)
John Candy’s lovable chaos agent tries (and mostly fails) to impose order while accidentally winning everyone over.
Happy Gilmore (1996)
Peak mid-’90s Adam Sandler: absurd, quotable, and weirdly timeless as a sports-comedy comfort watch.
Knives Out (2019)
A whip-smart murder mystery that plays like a comedy of manners—funny, twisty, and ridiculously rewatchable.
The Big Sick (2017)
A modern rom-com with real emotional weight—awkward, heartfelt, and grounded without losing the laughs.
Bottoms (2023)
A dark, high-energy teen comedy that’s intentionally ridiculous—and committed to the bit all the way through.
Legally Blonde (2001)
A feel-good, sharp-edged underdog comedy that’s still a masterclass in charisma and timing.
Being John Malkovich (1999)
Surreal, clever, and confidently strange—comedy for when you want something that doesn’t play by normal rules.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Absurdist comedy canon: endlessly quoted, intentionally dumb in the best way, and still landing decades later.
Moonstruck (1988)
Romantic comedy with real bite—big feelings, bigger characters, and Cher in an Oscar-winning performance.
Some Like It Hot (1959)
One of the all-time great studio comedies—fast, sharp, and proof that “classic” doesn’t mean “slow.”
