The best comedy series and movies on Showmax
You deserve a break from life. And a funny one at that. So get your favourite snacks ready and put on the most comfortable gear you have, because these are the best comedy series and movies made for binge-watching.
Get ready to laugh your butt off with our handpicked selection of the most hilarious series and movies, bound to lift your spirits and bring tears of joy to your eyes.
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
A family tragedy brings Lydia Deetz back to Winter River, where her daughter discovers the portal to the afterlife … and meets the creepy Beetlejuice.
Funny Woman S1-2
Based on the Nick Hornby novel Funny Girl, this is the story of a Blackpool beauty queen who tries to make is a comedian in the 1960s.
Problemista (2023)
A struggling toy designer from El Salvador becomes an assistant to an erratic art-world outcast to stay in the US in this Julio Torres comedy.
The American Society of Magical Negroes (2024)
In this satirical comedy, a man is recruited by a secret magical society of Black people. Their important cause? Making white people’s lives easier.
Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking (2024)
Late Night host Seth Meyers ditches his political jokes and focuses on his family life and fatherhood in this refreshing and hilarious stand-up special.
Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die
In her hilarious, unapologetic, and brutally honest style, Nikki Glaser tackles a wide range of taboo topics, including why she doesn’t want kids.
Wicked Little Letters (2023)
Set in the 1920s, this witty comedy-drama is based on the true story of a rowdy Irishwoman who is accused of sending letters full of hilarious profanities to her English neighbours.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2024)
Bridget’s back, and ready to start dating again as a single mom and widow in her 50s. She finds herself pursued by a younger man, and (maybe?) her son’s science teacher.
Poppa’s House S1
Comedian Damon Wayans stars as a talk radio host who finds himself challenged when a new female co-host is hired and by still having to parent his adult son.
Bookie S2
A veteran bookie struggles to survive the impending legalisation of sports gambling, increasingly unstable clients, family and co-workers.
Alex Edelman: Just For Us (2024)
After an acclaimed, extended run on Broadway, comedian Alex Edelman brings his solo show to HBO in an all-new comedy special.
Colin from Accounts S1-2
Ashley and Gordon are two single-ish, complex humans brought together by a car accident and an injured dog in this hilarious series.
Younger S1-7
Liza Miller is a single mother turning 40 who poses as a 26-year-old to reboot her career and her love life – with hilarious consequences. All 7 seasons are ready to binge.
The Franchise S1
A satirical comedy series about a crew of a rejected and unloved franchise movie who are fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe.
Laid S1
A woman discovers her exes are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward.
Ramy Youssef: More Feelings
Ramy Youssef returns to the stage to offer his unique reflections on our divided world, the unexpected perils of charitable giving, and more.
Son of a Critch S3
The executive producer of Schitt’s Creek delivers this heartfelt comedy that is a window into the life of an 11-year-old boy battling through middle school in the 80s.
Somebody Somewhere S1-3
Binge-watch the final season of this semi-autobiographical HBO dramedy about Sam, who finds an unlikely community in her small home town after the death of her sister.
Based On A True Story S2
A realtor, her ex-tennis star husband, and a plumber take advantage of people’s obsession with true crime in this dark comedy series.
My Fairytale Wedding S1
In this three-part romcom set in Lagos, Nigeria, modern love collides with ancient mystical practices – with outrageous consequences.
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Rob Peace (2024)
An underprivileged, gifted young Black man reaches Yale University, only for past injustices to threaten his future, in this emotional drama based on a true story.
Matlock S1
Retired 70-year-old Madeline Matlock rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm, where she uses her wily tactics to win cases and expose wrongdoing in this hit reboot.
Better Man (2024)
This Oscar-nominated unusual biopic tells the tale of pop superstar Robbie Williams’s pursuit of money, fame and acceptance.
Here (2024)
Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright are reunited for this quirky yet emotional drama. Follow the lives of multiple generations who have lived in the same home over a century.
We Live In Time (2024)
An emotional and unconventional love story led by Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh. Almut and Tobias meet, fall in love and start a family, but their love is tested by cancer.
Goodrich (2024)
Andy Goodrich needs help raising his kids after his wife checks into rehab – so he leans on his daughter from his first marriage in this bittersweet family drama.
Doc S1
A powerful medical drama based on an incredible true story. Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker) loses her memory during a car accident and must return to being an intern as she rebuilds her life.
Mountainhead (2025)
Succession creator Jesse Armstrong delivers a star-studded satire about a group of super-rich tech gurus who meet for a boys’ trip as an international crisis unfolds.
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Music Box: Yacht Rock: A DOCKumentary (2024)
This documentary chronicles the world of soft rock epitomised by artists such as Christopher Cross, Michael McDonald, Kenny Loggins, Steely Dan, and Toto in the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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Duster S1
Working on taking down a crime syndicate, the first Black female FBI agent recruits a gutsy getaway driver in this gritty series set in 1972.
The Rehearsal S1-2
In this bizarre HBO docuseries people get a chance to rehearse for their own lives in a world where nothing ever works out as expected.
Tokyo Vice S1-2
In this powerful HBO crime thriller based on true events, a Western journalist working in Tokyo takes on one of the city’s most powerful crime bosses.
How Do You Measure A Year? (2022)
In this deeply personal Oscar-nominated documentary short, longtime HBO collaborator Jay Rosenblatt interviews his daughter on her birthday for 17 years.
Chimp Crazy S1
Tiger King filmmaker Eric Goode delivers another view into exotic animal owners – this time, focusing on the lengths chimpanzee “owners” go to keep their ape babies.
All That Breathes (2022)
Two Muslim brothers devote their lives to protecting black kites, a majestic bird of prey falling from New Delhi’s skies at alarming rates.
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Love Island UK S12
Gorgeous singles live in a luxury villa – with the added possibility of meeting their soul mate – in this fun and flirty reality series.
Matlock S1
Retired 70-year-old Madeline Matlock rejoins the work force at a prestigious law firm, where she uses her wily tactics to win cases and expose wrongdoing in this hit reboot.
Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together S1
Follow the electrifying journey of Nelly and Ashanti as the beloved couple reignite their love while navigating the ups and downs of being newlyweds and parents.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta S16
These sassy women of Atlanta’s entrepreneurial spirits are in full bloom as they juggle their personal and professional lives, along with their busy social calendars.