50 must-see comedies from the 2010s, according to critics

Meghan CookDec 12, 2020, 22:03 IST

Insider ranked some of the top 50 comedies from the last decade based on critic reviews.Lionsgate/A24/Sony Pictures

In the past 10 years, critics have praised many comedies.
Comedies from earlier in the decade like "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" (2010) and "50/50" (2011) have stood the test of time.
Other critically acclaimed movies like "Love, Simon" (2018) and "Knives Out" (2019) were more recently praised by critics.

The last decade has offered plenty of funny films that are worth watching, from horror-comedies to knee-slapping romances, and everything in between.

Read on for 50 must-see comedies from the 2010s as rated by critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

Note: All scores were current on the date of publication and are subject to change. Films without critical scores were not included.

Well-meaning kids stir up trouble in "Good Boys" (2019).

Keith L. Williams, Jacob Tremblay, and Brady Noon in "Good Boys." Universal

"Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" (2010) is a cinematic love letter to comic books and video games.

Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World." Universal Pictures

An awkward teen finds himself in "The Way, Way Back" (2013).

Liam James and Sam Rockwell in "The Way, Way Back." Facebook/"The Way, Way Back"

Three parents lose any sense of boundaries in "Blockers" (2018).

Ike Barinholtz, Leslie Mann, and John Cena in "Blockers." Paramount Pictures

In "A Simple Favor" (2018), a woman's disappearance sends her friend down a dark path.

Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively in "A Simple Favor." Lionsgate

Two pals are mistaken for killers in "Tucker and Dale vs. Evil" (2010).

Tyler Labine and Alan Tudyk in "Tucker and Dale vs. Evil." Magnet Releasing via Netflix

A married couple gets more than they bargained for in "Game Night" (2018).

Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, and Kyle Chandler in "Game Night." Access Entertainment

"Everybody Wants Some!!" (2016) whisks viewers back in time.

"Everybody Wants Some!!" is a taste of the 1980s. Annapurna Pictures via YouTube

"The Big Short" (2015) tackles the 2008 housing-market collapse.

Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling in "The Big Short." Paramount Pictures

A bride runs for her life in "Ready or Not" (2019).

"Ready or Not" is a horror-comedy film. Fox Searchlight Pictures

In "Plus One" (2019), two single friends make a wedding pact.

Maya Erskine and Jack Quaid in "Plus One." Red Hour Films

Old childhood friends rekindle a spark in "Always Be My Maybe" (2019).

Ali Wong and Randall Park in "Always Be My Maybe." Ed Araquel/Netflix

A pub crawl is interrupted by an alien invasion in "The World's End" (2013).

Nick Frost and Simon Pegg in "The World's End." Laurie Sparham / Focus Features

In "Blinded by the Light" (2019), a London teen finds solace in Bruce Springsteen.

Viveik Kalra in "Blinded by the Light." Warner Bros.

A maid of honor tries to keep a wedding party on course in "Bridesmaids" (2011).

Kristen Wiig in "Bridesmaids." Universal Pictures

A down-on-his-luck kid gets magical powers in "Shazam!" (2019).

Jack Dylan Grazer and Zachary Levi in "Shazam!" Warner Bros.

An alliance of unlikely heroes forms in "Guardians of the Galaxy" (2014).

"Guardians of the Galaxy" has a noteworthy soundtrack. Disney/Marvel

Old college friends reunite for a vacation in "Girls Trip" (2017).

"Girls Trip" follows a friend group's getaway to New Orleans. Universal Pictures

A teenager develops an online crush in "Love, Simon" (2018).

Nick Robinson in "Love, Simon." 20th Century Fox

In "Birdman" (2014), a has-been tries to reinvent himself.

"Birdman" won four Oscars, including best picture and best director Fox Searchlight Pictures

A woman is blindsided by her boyfriend's wealth in "Crazy Rich Asians" (2018).

Constance Wu and Henry Golding in "Crazy Rich Asians." Warner Bros.

A college student finds her voice in "Dear White People" (2014).

"Dear White People" got a Netflix TV adaptation. Netflix

A favor among strangers leads to something more in "Silver Linings Playbook" (2012).

Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper in "Silver Linings Playbook." The Weinstein Company

Two assistants set up their bosses in "Set It Up" (2018).

Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell in "Set It Up." MGM/IMDb

A teenager reaches out to her parents' sperm donor in "The Kids Are All Right" (2010).

Annette Bening and Julianne Moore in "The Kids Are All Right." Focus Features

A private eye and an enforcer pair up in "The Nice Guys" (2016).

Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe in "The Nice Guys." Warner Bros.

A college trip turns nightmarish in "The Cabin in the Woods" (2012).

"The Cabin in the Woods" is a self-aware horror-comedy. Diyah Pera/Lionsgate

A folk singer looks for critical success in "Inside Llewyn Davis" (2013).

Oscar Isaac in "Inside Llewyn Davis." CBS Films

In "American Hustle" (2013), two con artists cooperate with the FBI.

Amy Adams and Christian Bale in "American Hustle." Sony Pictures

Grown siblings look for paternal love in "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)" (2017).

Ben Stiller and Adam Sandler in "The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)." Netflix

A dancer looks for stability and love in "Frances Ha" (2013).

"Frances Ha" star Greta Gerwig directed "Lady Bird" and "Little Women." IFC Films

A telemarketer learns the dark side of capitalism in "Sorry to Bother You" (2018).

Tessa Thompson and Lakeith Stanfield in "Sorry to Bother You." Annapurna

Thor faces endless obstacles in "Thor: Ragnarok" (2017).

Chris Hemsworth in "Thor: Ragnarok." Disney/Marvel Studios

A cancer patient falls for his therapist in "50/50" (2011).

Anna Kendrick and Joseph Gordon-Levitt in "50/50." Summit Entertainment

In "The Favourite" (2018), two women vie for the attention of their Queen.

Olivia Colman and Emma Stone in "The Favourite." Fox Searchlight

In "Blindspotting" (2018), a man on probation faces a moral dilemma.

Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs in "Blindspotting." Summit Entertainment

A misfit battles teen angst in "The Edge of Seventeen" (2016).

Hailee Steinfeld in "The Edge of Seventeen." STX Entertainment

"The Muppets" (2011) reunites Kermit, Miss Piggy, and more.

Jason Segel and the Muppets in "The Muppets." Disney

A Dublin teenager forms a rock band in "Sing Street" (2016).

"Sing Street" is set in 1985 Dublin, Ireland. Sing Street

Two divorcees look for love in "Enough Said" (2013).

James Gandolfini and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in "Enough Said." Fox Searchlight Pictures

Four vampires share a flat in "What We Do in the Shadows" (2015).

Taika Waititi in "What We Do in the Shadows." KickStarter

Two straight-laced students go all out in "Booksmart" (2019).

Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever in "Booksmart." Annapurna Pictures

An aspiring wrestler sets off to meet his hero in "The Peanut Butter Falcon" (2019).

Zack Gottsagen and Shia LaBeouf in "The Peanut Butter Falcon." Roadside Attractions

A performer becomes a movie star in "Dolemite is My Name" (2019).

Eddie Murphy in "Dolemite Is My Name." Associated Press

In "Knives Out" (2019), a detective tries to puzzle out a murder mystery.

Ana de Armas and Daniel Craig in "Knives Out." Claire Folger/Lionsgate

Multiple iterations of Spider-Man come together in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" (2018).

"Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" is an animated film. Sony Pictures

"Don't Think Twice" (2016) puts an improv troupe through the wringer.

Keegan-Michael Key performing improv in "Don't Think Twice." The Film Arcade

"The Farewell" (2019) shows generational love between a grandmother and her granddaughter.

Awkwafina in "The Farewell." A24

A comedian chooses between family customs and true love in "The Big Sick" (2017).

Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan in "The Big Sick." Amazon

"Lady Bird" (2017) centers on a stubborn teen's senior year of high school.

Saoirse Ronan in "Lady Bird." A24

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