Top 10 Most Famous Comedy Movies of the 2010s

Laelia Yang August 12, 2024 | 22:11

These are the top 10 comedy films of the decade, ranging from the dark humor of Parasite to the quirky absurdity of Hunt for the Wilderpeople!

Top 10 Most Popular Comedy Movies During A Decade

One's perception of comedy varies. As with the other impossible tasks used to test suspected witches in the past, attempting to compile an official ranking of the decade's best comedic films is akin to trying to empty a lake with a thimble. Nevertheless, we at FSR like to think of ourselves as a well-read group with a diverse range of interests, so we made the decision to try our hardest at the unachievable anyhow.

It's not that the 2010s were a bad decade for comedy; on the contrary, more creative and compelling comedies from "serious" filmmakers replaced the dearth of consistently excellent traditional comedies. Not only did individuals such as Wes Anderson, Noah Baumbach, and Greta Gerwig produce some of the funniest films of the decade, but they also produced some of the best. Then there were directors like Taika Waititi, Phil Lord, and Chris Miller who managed to create hilarious, quick-witted comedies even while working inside the framework of big-budget studio blockbusters.

We took every comedy film from the decade, regardless of its budget or style, and ranked them using the Adjusted Tomatometer, a formula that takes into account a number of variables, such as the film's release year and number of reviews.

Speaking of, at least 80 reviews were required for each film to be taken into account. Now let's spread our wings and laugh heartily with the Top 10 Comedy Films of the 2010s!

1. The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013)

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The Wolf of Wall Street, directed by Martin Scorsese, is a contentious black comedy that straddles the line between satire and glamorizing inappropriate behavior. In this biographical film, Jordan Belfort's experiences founding Stratton Oakmont are portrayed.

Jordan would inflate stock prices and teach others to do the same through his "hard sell" techniques, which would lead to his absurdly rapid success and even quicker fall from grace. The film is an intense experience from beginning to end, with little time for viewers to relax in between each exciting scene due to its fast-paced, profanity-filled plot.

2. The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

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Filmmaker Wes Anderson's comedy-drama "The Grand Budapest Hotel" is a big hit. A group of characters are shown in the movie, led by the charming Monsieur Gustave H., who works as the concierge at the movie's famous European hotel.

The movie tells a funny story about a valuable Renaissance painting, a trustworthy and likeable apprentice, and a false murder charge. This movie is a great place to start watching Anderson's movies because it has all the things that make his movies stand out and make critics and fans love him so much.

3. Heart Attack (2015)

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Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit's rom-com Heart Attack is a remarkably underappreciated movie about Yoon, a freelancer who works excessive hours, and Imm, a doctor who teaches him self-care methods. Yoon is forced to choose between putting his health, which is now closely related to his possible relationship, and his career first.

Most viewers will laugh at their amusing asides, but the film is funny for more reasons than just their back-and-forth flirting. In addition, there are some amusing yet thought-provoking scenes that highlight Yoon's challenging circumstances. At one point, Yoon requests to use the temple's Wi-Fi network in order to meet a deadline.

4. La La Land (2016)

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La La Land is a beloved romantic musical directed by Damien Chazelle. There are many reasons to watch it again, including its touching story and poignant quotes. The main focus of La La Land is the romantic tale of Mia Dolan and Sebastian Wilder, as they strive to fulfill their individual goals while still preserving their relationship.

Even though it's not frequently considered a comedy, it makes sense that Letterboxd has classified it as such. Not to mention the jokes that are occasionally woven into their musical numbers, there are some genuinely funny moments between the two when they have scenes showcasing their banter.

5. Lady Bird (2017)

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I love "Lady Bird" so much. Greta Gerwig's feature film debut as a solo director is an impressive accomplishment, despite its narrower focus than some of the other works on this list. The setting in Sacramento in the early 2000s and the lead character Christine "Lady Bird" McPherson, who is an adolescent, are both incredibly realistic. The subtle humor is authentically conveyed by the character and never seems forced. This authenticity is crucial because "Lady Bird" is not only incredibly moving, but it was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

"Lady Bird" is unlike any coming-of-age tale you've ever seen thanks to its hazy narrative (though there are recurring themes, "Lady Bird" is primarily a slice-of-life movie) and amazing cast of characters, which includes an Oscar-nominated performance from Laurie Metcalf as Lady Bird's mother. It feels like a gift because it is so true, so fully realized, and so assured in its form and organization. Grewig's role in "Lady Bird" further established her as a talent to be taken seriously. In 2018, Time Magazine named Grewig among the top 100 influential individuals worldwide.

6. Game Night (2018)

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"Game Night" didn't have to be as funny and exciting as it was. The ensemble comedy about a group of friends who find out their murder mystery game might be a real crime was marketed as something that would be found in bargain bins and cheap VOD rentals. Rachel McAdams and Jason Bateman play the leaders of the friends' group.

Thankfully, "Game Night" lives up to your hopes. Rachel McAdams is the star of the show. She plays a character that is smarter and funnier than the one she played in "Mean Girls." She is smart, funny, cute, and great at making people laugh with her body. This movie also stars Bateman, Lamorne Morris, Kyle Chandler, Billy Magnussen, Sharon Horgan, and Kylie Bunbury, all of whom are very good actors. In an ensemble comedy, it can be hard to make each character feel like they are their own person.

This is it! "Game Night" has all the laughs and, like "Knives Out," a really interesting mystery. For those who want a little more risk, "Game Night" is one of the best silly movies.

7. Parasite (2019)

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There are some really funny parts in Parasite before the ending, which is so shocking that no one can laugh. The Kims think that the Parks will be gone camping for the whole weekend when they move into their boss's house. But because of bad weather, their bosses have to come back early, leaving the Kims to work against the clock. It's nail-biting physical comedy at its finest, and the Kims' struggle to hide their presence as the trusting Parks re-establish themselves is the most brilliant thing we've seen in a long time.

For people who haven't seen it yet, this is one of those movies that is best seen with as little knowledge of the plot as possible. People all over the world praised how it showed issues like social inequality and class conflict without apologizing for it.

8. Soul (2020)

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The complex themes in Pete Docter's Soul, which clearly draw inspiration from philosophical concepts like determinism and the search for meaning in life, give the impression that the movie was more geared toward adults than children. Joe Gardner, the main character, expresses these lessons through his discontentment with his life as a middle school teacher, as he aspires to be a jazz musician.

Joe needs to find a way back to Earth by traveling through the Great Before after his soul and body are suddenly separated. He encounters young people like 22, to whom he must humorously explain why life is so wonderful in the first place. Most viewers, who might be feeling a little lost themselves, will be able to relate to what Joe discovers about his own existence in the end.

9. Don’t Look Up (2021)

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The comedy Don't Look Up has Timothée Chalamet, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, and Leonardo DiCaprio in leading roles. It's meant for people over the age of eighteen. The movie was written and directed by Adam McKay, who won the Oscar for "Best Original Screenplay" for The Big Short.

The movie is about Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence), two astronomers who work at the Subaru observatory. By chance, they find a huge comet that hasn't been named yet and is heading straight for Earth. Enough in the next six months to destroy the whole world. They meet with NASA experts and Meryl Streep as US President Janie Orlean to warn them of terrible things that are going to happen. But she doesn't pay attention to them because she and her son (Jonah Hill) are busy getting ready for the midterm elections.

10. Turning Red (2022)

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Pixar's most recent animated movie, "Turning Red," has been a huge hit so far. Director Domee Shi is off to a good start with her first movie, which is about 13-year-old Mei Lee, whose already hard life as a teenager gets even worse when the curse she inherited starts to work.

Mei turns into a huge red panda whenever she feels embarrassed, which can lead to some awkward situations. The strange movie has a lot of funny parts, but it also deals with some tough issues, like mental health and cultural diversity and acceptance.