Best Comedies Movies of 2023 – Folks, 2023 is almost over—which means it’s time to reflect. This year has had plenty of comedy gold: the nepo-baby discourse, Kenergy, and that time Angela Bassett did the thing. But the real laughs went down in this year’s slate of comedies.
In case you missed it, 2023 saw the return of some of our funniest actors also with toto togel games, such as Jennifer Lawrence, Adam Sandler, Tom Hanks, and Paul Giamatti. The good times didn’t stop there, either. Greta Gerwig made everyone laugh (then cry!) in Barbie. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Wright’s depiction of a Black novelist brought endless laughter, along with some much-needed reflection about the state of the publishing industry. Even Judy Bloom got her flowers with the heartwarming and hilarious coming-of-age drama, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.
Before you ring in the New Year, take a minute to revisit 2023’s funniest films. Below, you’ll find a list of the 20 best comedies of the year.
American Fiction
American Fiction follows Monk, an author who’s tired of the publishers exploiting Black people. When his editor says he needs to write a “Black book,” Monk takes it as an opportunity to write a ridiculous story full of offensive stereotypes. He releases the book under a pen name, thinking it won’t sell anyway—but the book quickly becomes a bestseller
The Holdovers
No one wants to spend the holidays alone. But in Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers, a gaggle of abandoned prep-school kids are nearly forced to—until their crotchety teacher agrees to babysit them. Set in 1970 during the Vietnam War, the film tracks the group’s winter break. It leads to a few unlikely friendships—and maybe even a career-best performance from Paul Giamatti
Next Goal Wins
Next Goal Wins is a sports comedy that’s (loosely!) based on real events. The film follows a struggling soccer coach who tries to revive his career in—where else?—American Samoa. The mission: lead the American Samoa national football team to victory. The only problem? They’ve never scored a goal or won a game
Poor Things
Think of Poor Things like Frankenstein with a twist. The Yorgos Lanthimos-directed film follows Bella Baxter, a young woman who is brought back to life by a mad scientist—then jets away with a lawyer to travel the world. While adjusting to her rebirth, she questions life’s unspoken rules and embarks on a quest for liberation