Comedy Movies on Netflix With Highest Rotten Tomatoes Scores
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Blind Date
Blind Date has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 100%. The French rom-com focuses on the odd pairing of a dedicated pianist and a man who treasures his silence. The two are unhappy neighbors at first, but they come to be more.
The movie isn't a genre-bender or a ground-breaker, but it is a masterful take on the romantic comedy format. It also doesn't alienate American viewers despite being a French-language film, giving viewers cool points with their friends when they recommend a foreign film.
prevnextDon't Think Twice
Don't Think Twice, straight from the mind of comedian Mike Birbiglia, boasts a line-up of comic all-stars and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 98%. It stars Keegan-Michael Key, Chris Gethard, Gillian Jacobs, and Birbiglia himself along with many others.
prevnextPaddington
Paddington, the animated take on the classic children's book, is a surprisingly beloved film with a 98% score on Rotten Tomatoes. While it isn't a laugh-a-minute riot, it bridges the gap perfectly between children and their adult chaperones. It also features an amazing villainous performance by Nicole Kidman.
prevnextGhostbusters
Of course, you can't beat the classics. Ghostbusters has a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie may be one of Netflix's smartest acquisitions of all time, as longtime fans can now introduce a whole new generation to the timeless supernatural comedy.
prevnextTangerine
With a 97% score on the Tomatometer, Tangerine is probably the funniest movie available that was shot on an iPhone. The movie was directed by Sean Baker, who also directed last year's critically acclaimed The Florida Project.
Tangerine follows a transgender sex worker recently released from a month-long stint in prison. She goes chasing after the pimp who broke her heart, leading to an odyssey of self-discovery and joy.
prevnextWho Frame Roger Rabbit?
Revisiting comedies from childhood can be enlightening and hilarious, and for that, Netflix offers Who Framed Roger Rabbit? The movie holds a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, and is one of the best examples of animation mixed with live-action. Of all the movies that weren't expected to age well, Roger Rabbit might be one of the biggest surprises.
prevnextAntz
Antz gets a lot of flack for being DreamWorks' knock-off version of A Bug's Life, however, those who have really watched the movie know its merits. Antz has a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and is another example of a children's movie that adults can still get a kick out of.
The movie tells the story of a neurotic individual breaking the mold of a totalitarian society, and falling in love in the process. It was only the second feature-length computer animated movie to get a wide release, and it earned its place in Netflix's pantheon.
prevnextHeathers
Winona Ryder and Christian Slater teamed up for a sociopathic joyride of teenage energy in 1988's Heathers. The movie, now with a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes, has been a cult classic staples for decades. Now Netflix is bringing it to the mainstream, and in today's day and age, it's definitely worth a revisit.
prevnextMoana
Disney's Moana is one of the greatest feats of animated storytelling in this generation. It brings together everything that modern film audiences want -- a heart-breakingly beautiful score, a diverse cast, a strong female lead, and Dwayne Johnson.
In the two years since its release, Moana has held on to its 95% rating, and with good reason. The story of Moana reminded viewers why Pixar is an industry juggernaut.
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