2023 has been a banner year for comedy movies, with a wide variety of laughs for all kinds of audiences. From moving stories to surreal exploits, these movies filled theaters with laughter and glee worldwide. Here’s a look at the best funny movies 2023 with a brief overview of their plots.
23 Funny Movies of 2023
Barbie
Directed by the Oscar-nominated Greta Gerwig, Barbie was a cultural phenomenon, mixing humor with social commentary. The movie focuses on Barbie (Margot Robbie), who goes through existential crises of in the real world after leaving her perfect life in Barbie Land. Ryan Gosling takes on the role of Ken with hilarious results, but this movie has some substance to it.
Dumb Money
This movie explores the real-life GameStop stock frenzy when average investors went up against Wall Street. Dumb Money, directed by Craig Gillespie, stars an ensemble of Paul Dano and Pete Davidson to provide a humorous yet insightful glimpse at financial chaos and the community spirit.
Joy Ride
Joy Ride tracks four Asian American friends on a wild trip through China as they look for one of their birth mothers. A raunchy comedy directed by Adele Lim, the film has both laugh-out-loud humor and earnest moments, touching on the themes of friendship and identity.
They Cloned Tyrone
John Boyega stars in this sci-fi comedy. It’s about a drug dealer who finds out his neighborhood is the testing ground for a government conspiracy involving cloning. The film is a humorous satire of blaxploitation clichés while still addressing weighty social problems.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem
Produced by Seth Rogen, this animated feature brings new life to the beloved franchise with side-splitting humor and relatable teenage themes. The Turtles feel like real dudes and the humor hits the mark for young kids of today and the adults who grew up with the original cartoon.
The Holdovers
Set over winter break at a prep school in the 1970s, The Holdovers stars Paul Giamatti as an irascible teacher assigned to oversee the students who remain behind during the holidays. The comedy aspect takes care of unusual kind of friendships and personal growth.
Cocaine Bear
Based on a true story, Cocaine Bear is a horror-comedy about a bear that eats a lot of cocaine and then runs amok in a Georgia town. The silly idea is presented with dark humor, making people laugh even as chaos unfolds. This is one of the weirdest 2023 funny movies.
No Hard Feelings
Starring Jennifer Lawrence, this romantic comedy follows an unusual arrangement when a woman is hired to date a backward, shy teenager until he goes off to college. This comedy touches upon maturity and self-discovery in a refreshingly relevant way.
American Fiction
This satirical comedy follows an author who decides to write an exaggerated novel filled with stereotypes to critique the publishing industry’s exploitation of Black narratives. The film cleverly blends humor with social commentary, making it both entertaining and insightful. This is one of the most popular 2023 funny movies.
Quiz Lady
Featuring Awkwafina and Sandra Oh, Quiz Lady centers on two estranged sisters who team up to win a game show to pay off their mother’s gambling debts. The film combines family dynamics with comedic challenges in the world of trivia competitions.
Bottoms
A high school comedy that takes inspiration from classic teen films, Bottoms features two girls who start a fight club to attract their crushes but discover deeper connections along the way. Its satire of youth culture resonates well with Gen Z audiences.
Freelance
John Cena is the lead in this action-comedy about a former special forces operative who is drawn into chaos after accepting one final job. It strikes a nice balance between the action sequences and the comedic one-liners to keep your interest.
The Family Plan
In this family-friendly comedy, Mark Wahlberg plays a man attempting to juggle an out-of-control family life while fending off criminals from his past. An action-comedy dealing with family relationships during ridiculous circumstances.
Shotgun Wedding
Jennifer Lopez stars in this romantic comedy about a couple whose destination wedding takes an unexpected turn when their guests are taken hostage by pirates. The film combines romance and action with plenty of laughs along the way.
Poor Things
Poor Things is an odd story. It’s about a resurrected woman (played by Emma Stone) discovering her taste for freedom in strange ways. It has a unique way of telling its story and a thread of dark-ish humor that helps it stand apart in the comedy genre.
Rye Lane
Rye Lane takes place in South London and follows a pair of twenty-somethings who, after recently suffering heartbreak, cross paths and spend a day together. Their chemistry develops into an adorably quaint romance, characterized by snappy banter and familiar circumstances as they work their way around the city. Highly recommended for all romantic comedy fans, thanks to its vibrant depiction of urban living and its blend of comedy and genuine emotion, making the film an enjoyable one for romantic comedy.
Strays
Strays is about a pack of neglected dogs who join forces to get back at their disinterested owners. Complete with a full set of A-List voice actors, this movie contains enough heartwarming moments and hilarious hi-jinks to keep kids and parents alike entertained. Its clever humor and touching themes about friendship and loyalty feel far above what you’d expect from standard family entertainment.
You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah
In this coming-of-age comedy, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah follows two best friends whose bat mitzvah plans are thrown into chaos by hormonal and competitive middle school drama. A tale of adolescence full of humor and heart, it spans the challenges of friendship during major life events. The daughters of Adam Sandler brought in a new approach to this genre, and boy oh boy do they shine.
Totally Killer
This time-travel slasher is a horror-comedy mash-up where a teen is sent back in time to the 80s to bring a murderous serial killer to justice before they can take another innocent life. Bringing in one-liners laced with nostalgia, Totally Killer becomes a fun diversion from the slasher genre. It delivers laughs with its quirky characters and absurd situations. For a film so thrilling, it sure does run the gamut of comedic moments, and this is all thanks to the clever script.
The Beanie Bubble
Inspired by the real-life events surrounding the Beanie Babies phenomenon of the ’90s, Beanie Bubble takes a comedic look at the story of the rise and fall of the collectible toys. This film blends satire with nostalgia while tackling obsession and the culture of consumerism. It entertains audiences that might’ve been impacted by the pop culture behind Beanie Babies.
Old Dads
Bill Burr is an aging father at odds with the tide of modern parenting in Old Dads. The film hilariously contrasts traditional versus modern parenting styles, creating situations sympathetic to most parents. So, throughout the ups and down of being a father in this day and age, Burrs comic timing is exquisite.
Next Goal Wins
This sports comedy-drama is based on the true story of the American Samoa soccer team. It follows the team as they try to qualify for the FIFA World Cup after a historic loss. The director Taika Waititi of Next Goal Wins added his trademark comedic style and mix of humor and heart to the movie, as it reflects on the power of determination and “One Team” ideals.
The Burial
In this legal comedy-drama inspired by true events, The Burial follows an attorney (Jamie Foxx) who takes on an unusual case involving a funeral home owner in a dispute over burial rights. The film balances legal intrigue with humor as it highlights the eccentricities of its characters and their motivations. Foxx’s performance adds depth to the comedic elements while addressing serious themes within an entertaining narrative.
2023 Funny Movies: Final Words
These are the 2023 funny movies that not only highlight unique storytelling but new ways to make audiences laugh. Whether through satirical critiques to heartfelt narratives, these films played an impactful part in the year of cinema to make sure laughter was at the top of the menu.
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