Top 10 Hilarious Comedies of Recent Years

There's nothing quite like winding down in the evening with a warm cup of tea, some cookies, and a good laugh. If you're struggling to pick a movie, check out our list of the top 10 comedies from the past few years.

The Best Comedies of Recent Years: Mood-Boosting Films
The Hustle
This movie follows the lives of two women: the glamorous Josephine and the hapless Penny. Both are con artists, but while Josephine targets the rich for large sums, Penny sticks to small-time scams. They end up competing for the chance to stay in the town by trying to con a young millionaire, with the winner getting to stay and the loser having to leave.

Why Him?
What would you do if your smart, well-behaved daughter started dating a wealthy but wildly inappropriate guy? Ned loves his daughter Stephanie but despises her boyfriend Laird. He can't understand why she chose him. During a holiday visit, a fierce battle ensues between the protective father and his daughter's boyfriend.

Zombieland
This horror-comedy follows a group of survivors in a post-zombie-apocalypse USA. The world is in ruins, and those who remain seek refuge in an amusement park. There, they find fun, rides, and hordes of bloodthirsty zombies. Perfect for fans of comedies with a horror twist.

Instant Family
Ellie and Pete, a couple in their forties, decide to adopt a child. When they choose 15-year-old Lizzy, they discover she has two younger siblings. They take the plunge and adopt all three, leading to a chaotic yet heartwarming new chapter in their lives.

Jumanji
In this series, four teenagers are transported into the world of a video game called Jumanji. They must complete various tasks to return home, but each is trapped in the body of their in-game avatar: a timid boy becomes a brave hero, a beautiful girl becomes a professor, an unnoticed girl becomes a fierce beauty, and a strong guy turns into a short, stocky sidekick.

Freaky
This 2020 release from the creators of "Happy Death Day" tells the story of a teenage girl whose body is swapped with that of a serial killer. She has just one day to reverse the switch and return to her own body.

Jexi
Meet Phil, whose phone is equipped with a virtual assistant named Jexi. But Jexi is no ordinary assistant. She talks to Phil like a person, gets jealous of his dates, and wreaks havoc by sending embarrassing photos to his contacts. Phil's life turns into a comedic disaster thanks to his phone.

Plus One
Ben and Alice, best friends since college, are both single and decide to attend their friends' weddings together as a fake couple. But will their pretend relationship remain just that?

Isn't It Romantic
Architect Natalie finds herself in an alternate reality where everyone sings and dances, men admire her like in a movie, and she becomes the heroine of a romantic story. To return to her real life, she must find true love and create a happy ending for her movie-like existence.

What Men Want
Ali Davis, the protagonist, gains the ability to hear the thoughts of the men around her. Initially, this newfound power seems like a blessing, but she soon realizes the constant stream of thoughts and information might drive her insane.