A consensus-led selection of acclaimed comedies spanning broad crowd-pleasers, sharp satire, and inventive modern classics.
A near-perfect ensemble comedy with endlessly quotable writing, precise timing, and exceptional repeat-watch value.
Repeatedly included in major comedy roundups, including Time Out and Rolling Stone, as a defining modern comedy.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
A brilliantly structured farce whose escalating absurdity, performances, and visual precision reward repeated viewing.
Recognized by Time Out and Rolling Stone as one of the standout comedies in modern film history.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
A fearless mockumentary powered by committed performances, uncomfortable satire, and a uniquely audacious comic voice.
Listed among leading 21st-century comedies by Rolling Stone and IndieWire, with Time Out also highlighting it.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
A warm, sharply observed comedy with memorable characters, layered jokes, and an unusually durable ensemble performance.
Included in Rolling Stone's major 21st-century comedy selection and echoed by broader editorial comedy lists.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
A stylish, inventive romance that balances clever dialogue, emotional warmth, and a distinctive modern comic sensibility.
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The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1Bridesmaids | #2The Grand Budapest Hotel | #3Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan | #4The Holdovers | #5Rye Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 97 | 96 | 91 | 89 | |
| 96 | 94 | 95 | 94 | 91 | |
| 96 | 95 | 93 | 94 | 93 | |
| 91 | 94 | 89 | 90 | 92 | |
| 93 | 91 | 92 | 88 | 85 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 95.0 | 94.5 | 93.2 | 91.5 | 90.2 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 95 | 95 | 93 | 92 | 90 |
The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1Bridesmaids | #2The Grand Budapest Hotel | #3Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan | #4The Holdovers | #5Rye Lane |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98 | 97 | 96 | 91 | 89 | |
| 96 | 94 | 95 | 94 | 91 | |
| 96 | 95 | 93 | 94 | 93 | |
| 91 | 94 | 89 | 90 | 92 | |
| 93 | 91 | 92 | 88 | 85 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 95.0 | 94.5 | 93.2 | 91.5 | 90.2 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 95 | 95 | 93 | 92 | 90 |
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2011
2014
Comedy
Comedy-drama
Paul Feig
Wes Anderson
Kristen Wiig
Ralph Fiennes
Ensemble comedy
Ensemble comedy
Subjective ranking synthesizing recurring selections in major editorial comedy roundups, then scoring humor, performances, writing, craft, and lasting appeal.